Southern Charm Cafe in Cape Canaveral - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to.

This was the BEST shrimp and grits I have ever had!!!

Arrived and was faced with a 30 minute wait. Was put on a waitlist, no call or text to notify you when it was ready. You just have to wait by the desk or outside. Y’all - the vibes were on in there. Theming in the floors and on the walls. Walked in and was immediately greeted by a small waiting room with a front desk. Server brought us to our table. Multiple dining rooms in here. Ordering was fast, this place was busy I don’t know how the staff got everywhere. Once food came out it was delicious!! Got full fast. Some of the best home fries I’ve ever had! Once we finished, we got the check and went to the front desk and paid there, no excess waiting time. Loved this honestly.

I always see the cops here so it must be good!

Great food! Overheard waitresses discussing what angle the sunlight was coming through the front windows and how they wouldn't seat anyone at certain tables for a short time due to the glare potential. That is by far the most considerate thing I've heard at a restaurant. Ever. On top of the good service and my wife discovering a new favorite breakfast item: scrapple , they more than earned 5 stars!

5 Star all the way! By far the best breakfast in Cape Canaveral. Let's start with the eggs benedict which was absolutely perfect and almost is never the case anywhere. To get every element of the Benedict perfect and deliver the food hot is not just an art but it's also a science. This is not an easy task for a kitchen especially a busy kitchen. You can have a talented chef and still have at least one component of the Benedict that arrives imperfect. I had the southern Benedict which came with fried chicken instead of ham and it was absolutely the best Benedict of my life and I am a Benedict lover. I will order this dish anytime it appears as a chef special. This was delicious amazing the eggs were perfectly cooked the Hollandaise was perfect the Fried Chicken was the most delicious Fried Chicken I've ever had and even right down to the English muffin which was cooked perfectly this dish blew me away. The server told me it would and she was spot on. So if you have any questions about what to order you need to listen to your server, they know what they are talking about here. My server was Fefe and she is top of the line. Lots of reviews talk about the wonderful staff but let me just say that it is such a pleasure as an industry professional to dine out and be taken care of by industry professionals. Charming doesn't even begin to tell the story.Also just wanted to say that the Grits were the best that I've ever had and you can get grits everywhere in the south. These had a base of flavor that is hard to explain I first thought well maybe the cooking liquid has been flavored with a ham bone but I'll tell you what I really have no idea what was going on with these grits but they were absolutely delicious. Just enough cheese will that going overboard although in my world there is no such thing as too much cheese, the grits arrived hot, creamy and delicious. My dining companion had a Breakfast Platter which she loved and described as one of the best breakfasts she's ever had. The orange juice is a show stopper. Ask them about it. Tastes like fresh squeezed. Overall this restaurant delivered and I can't wait to go back. I'm sure that they really don't need another Rave review but I just couldn't help myself. Southern Charm is a true Cape Canaveral treasure.

Amazing place delicious food I left stuffed amazing

This restaurant was fantastic! I the food was awesome and the people were friendly. If you're in the area, you don't want to miss this gem.

Place is very clean. Has the equivalent of five store fronts. Making a large local restaurant with ample seating. Both table and booths available. The furniture is 1950's, 1960's decor. In very good repair. No rips in the vinyl. Walls are clean with many nostalgia items hanging.Food and service I reted four star. Why not 5 stars ? I ordered a Spanish omelette. Very tasty , very fluffy. I guess I expected more from the restaurant because of some reviews my coworkers gave me . Back to the omelette. Only one slice of cheese was placed on top of the eggs and under the sauce. The grits were served in a side cup the size of a small ice cream dixie cup similar to the kind one buys at the supermarket six or twelve to a box. They were tasty. The fresh baked biscuit was delicious. Seemed to be made from scratch. I asked the waitress if it was possible to have some sausage gravy on top . The reply was $3.99 additional. Almost half of what the omelette cost . Service was meh. Waitress came to my table couple of times and when I had a small amount of coffee in my cup she did not offer to top it off .

Busy busy busy. Hot waiting room. So busy the staff were a little short with us. Food was good.

OMG I can't believe I ate so much. Everything on the menu looks good.the best grits ever. Huge biscuit! Very well priced items.

Tracy was an incredible . Her prompt and friendly service made it a great experience .

Always enjoy the shrimp and grits with sausage

There is a reason this place is highly rated. The biscuits are amazing. You will most provably have a wait time. Come try it out!

Stopped here after getting off my cruise. So glad I chose this place, the wait time wasn’t long at all. When it came to getting both seated and served, we were helped right away. The drinks came out fast, the food came out fast and hot! We enjoyed our meal. The server was amazing! She did a great job at making sure our drinks were filled and checked on us a respectful amount of times. All staff members greeted us with a smile. Overall we were pleased with this place and would definitely eat here again!

The wait was a little long. But it was on a weekend after the cruise ships docked, so that was understandable. The food was great. The cheese grits was seasoned great. The Omelette was okay.

Cute cafe with friendly staff. They were a little slow about checking on you after food drop off and keeping drinks topped off, but were great otherwise. The food was delicious. I wish they gave you more okra, because it tasted just like when grandma used to cook them after she brought them in from the garden!! This cafe is half of the strip mall at least, so a little noisy and a bit of a wait when busy. It's worth it though. We'll be back.

If you’re looking for a cozy, home-style dining experience, Southern Charm Cafe is the place to be! From the moment we walked in, the hospitality felt like coming home to Grandma’s or your favorite auntie’s house. The warmth and friendliness of the staff made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delightful. The biscuits were huge and fluffy, and the grits were perfectly creamy—no need to add a thing, just enjoy with a spoon. We had a very large party of 20 after leaving the port, and they accommodated us without any issues. The portions are generous, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied. A special shoutout for their military/veteran discount, which we greatly appreciated. They even celebrate you on your special day, getting the entire restaurant involved in the celebration, making it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend Southern Charm Cafe for anyone looking for delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

This garbage is what you call breakfast: bland fried potatoes and I guess you're on a cheese ration. That biscuit was so hard and dry, you can hit someone in the head and knock them out for a week 🤮

Stopped by on the way out of town after an overnighter. Great service and food.

Awesome service & food! Got the triple decker!

EXCELLENT FOOD and SERVICE. Fantastic southern hospitality. Our breakfast was so delicious. We had the sunshine platter and the Waffle and Fried Chicken.

I have ate at this place many times and never had a bad experience. Fast friendly service and great food.

Foods always Great! here. Service is always good here. and the prices are probably the best aroundI highly recommend the key lime cake.

Very good food, wait for food was fast. Had french toast and sampler platter, grits were the best.

Not worth the hour plus wait. Ended up waiting 35 minutes for a table in the hot, crowded entrance area. When my name was called to be seated, I was shocked to see four open, clean tables available. Why the wait if all the tables are free? We ordered our food and 35 minutes later it came, missing a fruit bowl. We ordered eggs, fruit, hashbrowns and a waffle. Nothing extravagant but it sure did take a long time to arrive. I chose this restaurant to dine at because this is a veteran-owned business and I wanted so show my support. However, it just wasn't worth it.

Great food & even nicer people. Never been in a restaurant where every single staff member was beyond kind & welcoming!

We enjoyed our breakfast! They have a lot of choices on the menu. Definitely, look them up if you're in the area.

The best chicken I've had… its a must try. I had the chicken and waffles a year ago and I havent forgot the name since!

Good food and good atmosphere. Staff were courteous and friendly.

What a great surprise! Amazing home cooked food and the service is awesome as well! The biscuits are to die for, crispy bacon is perfection. The people are so sweet and welcoming.

Hospitality was everything. The food was delicious! Defiantly would come again and again! I love that the seats had plenty of space as well and didn’t feel crowded.

“I got 99 problems and fishing solves all of them”

Wonderful food and service. You can tell they put love into cooking their food. The chocolate chip pancakes are delicious and fluffy, the chicken and waffles are amazing. Also for those who don’t eat meat the veggie omelettes are great as well.

I had a wonderful breakfast at this place. The food was excellent, especially the shrimp and grits. It was my first time having shrimp with okra, and it was amazing.OMG the fried green tomatoes was yummy 😋..The atmosphere was lovely, and everyone was very welcoming. I had a great experience overall!. Will come back next time in town..😉

Best breakfast we had in the USA. Wonderful food, friendly welcome!

What a great spot everything done to perfection. Staff is excellent

Wow! What a gem! We found this spot by asking our hotel next door - Springhill. If you are looking for "good ole Southern cooking," this is what you get. I had waffles with blueberries and walnuts, complete with cream on top with a side of bacon. My husband enjoyed grits, hashbrowns , sausage, and biscuits. His sausage was a recommendation by our waitress to be slightly spicy and great. When it arrived, it wasn't so good. My husband thought it had been warmed over because it tasted chewy. Our waitress was prompt in supplying him with a fresh order, which was much better. It's a small, quaint place with excellent service and food.

Great parking, the door entrance has an excellent vibe, the severs were nice and seemed like they are happy you're here. Food is 10 out of 10 will definitely come back!

When we go here, it's usually pretty busy but the food is amazing and worth the wait! Despite them always being packed, there's hardly a wait anyhow, and they get you seated fairly quickly. The staff are courteous and clean and very kind. It is a very laid back breakfast dining experience and atmosphere, thanx Southern Charm Cafe, our community neighbors, always on top of pumping out delicious, affordable, fresh, hot food!

My opinion, the best place to eat breakfast next to the Port. Food, staff, and price will make you very happy 😊 I definitely recommend

Went to see the Boeing Starliner launch today, unfortunately it got scrubbed; since we were in the area, we decided to look for eateries in the Port Canaveral area. We wanted to try breakfast cafes with good reviews but at the same time not too pricey. Ended up at Southern Charm Cafe and we are so happy we did. Services was great. Food was really tasty, good portions and the grits have to be the best we’ve had in the Brevard area since we moved here. The biscuits didn’t look like biscuits, They were big, dense and tasty. Just look at the photo I posted. Definitely recommend stopping here for breakfast or lunch. They close at 2:30 so go early.

The service really lived up to its name! From the time we walked in until the time we walked out, southern hospitality was in full force. The staff was delightful and attentive. The food was superb with excellent serving sizes. Priced just right. My father in law called them "cat head biscuits" because they were so large. Stuffed and very satisfied. Everyone enjoyed their meal! Will certainly be back!!

Will never eat here again!!! I have been coming here for years with my mom and stepdad. I normally get a half an order of biscuits and gravy with a side of fruit. Today was no exception. However, the biscuits and gravy tasted like soap. I asked my mom to taste it and she said it tasted like soap. I returned it and was told it was probably the dish having soap residue. The next batch they gave me tasted like soap again. I said something and the waitresses reply was like “oh so and so in the kitchen tasted it and said it was fine. It’s probably just you” However next to us was a 15 top and they also had people that didn’t eat their biscuits and gravy. I pointed it out and the waitress just responded “well so and so in the kitchen said it was fine.” That table also complained and got the same response as me. There were literally five people at that table that said the same thing as me . So I’m sorry it’s not us, it’s your biscuits and gravy maybe treat your customers like they have some sense and stop eating/serving soap .

This is a charming cafe serving southern style food. I had the chicken benedict on waffles. It was delicious. Cindy, our server was friendly and attentive. Thanks for a great place to eat!

Always a great bet for breakfast. We have to stop there when we are in the area.

We (the 5 of us) took a chance and chose a place to eat just from our route on the map and couldn't have been more thrilled with our lunch experience! We were seated within 1 minute, our server appeared immediately and was so nice and welcoming. The menu had a good variety and priced reasonably. Our order was taken quickly and everything was served correctly. We had the Reuben sandwich, chopped steak, omelette, Porky Pig omelette, and chicken fingers basket. The food was awesome (a lot of it!) and the atmosphere was true to its name...pure Southern Charm! We had more fun reading all the funny signs on the walls. Thanks for completing our vacation with a smash! Back to Indiana but we'll be back!

I heard this place was really good. They do not take call aheads. You have to put you name on a list and wait for them to call you. We had a 30 min wait. There is some seating inside otherwise you will have to wait outside. The building is pretty big inside. I wasn't overly impressed with the food. It wasn't bad but wasn't great. Probably wouldn't go back.

This place is right at the top of the local diner list. I had Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and it was wonderful! Eggs cooked perfectly and a very nice crab cake underneath. My okra side was excellently cooked and very tasty. My wife got all sides, a pancake that she said was delicious, hash browns, and fried green tomatoes. I'm not lying when I say that these were the best fried green tomatoes I have ever had. Deep fried and super crunchy. I'm really in disbelief that it has taken me all these years to finally make my way into this place. I'll be going back soon.

We had to wait to get in. The food was good.

Been coming here for years now. The food and service are always great. The food comes fast and is of great quality. The price is amazing for the food serving too. Take my advice and get the home fries!

Coming from Alabama, hands down some of the best damn southern food in florida. Definitely a must-have. Local law enforcement always there eating, so you KNOW it has to be excellent!

Wow, a hidden gem. I wish I would have known about this tucked away restaurant sooner. Amazing food, perfect atmosphere and great staff. Come early because they fill up fast.

This is a MUST EAT place when I am in town!!! You definitely won't be disappointed!

Was great food and plenty of it. Took half of mine home.

We have now spent 5 weeks in Florida and experienced one or two breakfasts. The best part actually wasn't here. Despite many instructions, you definitely have to eat there. Not a relaxed atmosphere... Crowded and you might have to wait. Yes, delicious breakfast, but we've actually had better breakfasts so far. There are nice people there. Unfortunately just a little disappointing for the price. The portion was surprisingly manageable. We will definitely not have breakfast there again. There have only ever been better ones. Still, it wasn't bad either. Hence the rating.

There are hundreds of places to get breakfast in Cocoa Beach, but this place always has a line to get in. That says it all. Food and service are excellent. Never disappointed here!

Could you be any closer to perfect???

I loved the food at this place it was amazing. I visited for the first time this weekend with friends twice. For my brown folks, do not be alarmed at not seeing many brown folks. Everyone is very friendly, and I would definitely recommend it. Good prices, good food, and good people, you can't beat it.

Wake up positive, and that's how your life will be! ✌️❤️💯

Everything about this place screams southern hospitality. The food was incredible. We were craving good coffee and a homemade breakfast. Southern charm Cafe absolutely did not disappoint. Will definitely be back when we are in town.

Food was very good along with the service.

Chicken and Waffles where the best I ever had.

I dont really know what happened to their cooks/food prep but the food quality and taste has REALLY gone downhill. Sad because this used to be one of my favorite places.

A small hole in the wall but man oh man! Between the waiter and the vibe the food everything was A+++. The plaza also has an ice cream shop so after that we went for something sweet. I will def be back :)

Southern Charm Cafe 8501 Astronaut Blvd. Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 1.5 Stars Having been freshly exungulated at a local salon run by a fellow Mel-Hi Alum, I headed up the coast towards the next dining establishment suggested by my random name generator, Southern Charm Cafe in Cape Canaveral. Upon entering the aforementioned snap house, the first thing I noticed was the “Homemade” emblazoned above cakes, pies, and desserts. I tell you no lies; it's in the picture. However, I get ahead of myself. My server today was an old hand at the game, Mary. She is super efficient and spent years in a previous restaurant where she was the show. She's still got plenty of game. I put in an order for some grits, one pancake, some home fries and a Porky Pig omelet. I relaxed a bit while awaiting Mary's return. Soon enough, she returned with my grub, and I commenced the job at hand (stuffing my pie hole). I am at a loss on how to approach this review, there are so many ways. However, as I am sure my editor will fix it anyway, I might as well do it in the order listed above. The grits were more akin to snail slime than the Southern Breakfast staple. They tasted fine; however, someone either spilled a gallon of water in the pot, or they have no idea how to cook. At all. By the time you get to the end of this review, you will know as well as I did which was the case. After a few spoonfuls of grits soup, I turned my fork to the single griddle cake in front of me and stuffed a forkful in my mouth. I immediately removed it from said orifice. It was so inedible it reminded me of the Three Stooges gag where Shemp is served a powder puff. How in the world can you make an unappetizing pancake? All you do is add eggs, water and oil and stir the mix... Before I move on, I would ask you to take a gander at the pics if you haven't already. Notice the shine on the spuds? Yep, that was a pound of extra grease on those puppies. They were so horrendously greasy that made my stomach churn on the way home. Thankfully, this brought me to the last item I had to sample in this nauseating excuse for a restaurant, the Porky Pig Omelet. While it was cooked properly, it consisted of an interior that no doubt came from a Pizza Hut freezer that predates the turn of the Century. Everything in this place was crap. The saving grace of a Swill Alert was the biscuit. Somehow, this was actually delicious. Now, back to the menu. I asked the manager if the cakes, pies and desserts were, as stated, homemade. I could tell they were made in bulk and purchased from a distributor, as I have seen this ruse before. At first, the manager insisted they were made in the back. After vigorous cross-examination, she finally admitted that they do NOT, in fact, make their own cakes & pies but buy them from a food distributor. Noticing the 14 deputy sheriff's scarfing down free food (I asked) I did feel safe from external threats, however, internally I wasn't so sure I trusted what little I just put down. The Big Boy says, “If you want free food, join the Sheriff's Department; otherwise, this joint isn't worth the $22.00. Not by anyone's standard.”

food is goooooooood countyr fried stk is yummmmmmmm service si ok dependin on who you get a lot better then sassy spoon tryna do breakfast leave it to the professionals @ southern charm

Great atmosphere, very clean, very friendly and nice staff!! Food was great!! Highly recommend!!!

I had a "Southern Breakfast" here while on a business trip. It was a fantastic combination of eggs, bacon, grits, and sausage & gravy. Food was excellent, servers were attentive, and food came out pretty fast. Would definitely recommend!

Great place….. portion sizes great. Staff was most helpful!

Delicious Southern food, with lovely staff, and a big menu.

First time there. I'm a K9 handler at the Port, where I heard about the place. Stopped by yesterday and got fried fish and shrimp and grits special. Best fried fish I ever had!! My wife loved the shrimp and grits. VERY NICE PLACE!!! VERY FRIENDLY CREW AND AWESOME FOOD!!!

We love eating here. Sometimes the wait is a little longer but the food is consistently good and the staff are always so nice.

Bit of a waiting time to get a 🪑 food great with a little delay 🙂

A great place with excellent food and service. We went after arriving back from our cruise. I suggest going early.

This a popular place there’s always a wait! It’s a cool atmosphere, a little rustic. The service was friendly although we had to wait about 15 minutes. I had the veggie omelette, it was good size and the grits were good!! Everyone in my group loved their meal as well!! Will be back to try a lunch soon!!

Like the name says, this place serves Southern Charm with a smile from the staff I interacted with, oh and the food is delicious! Everything was so clean as well, much more so than a typical restaurant. Great cozy atmosphere.

Worth the wait! The food and service were amazing. The shrimp and grits special was one of the best things I've ever eaten. My wife's Cuban was the best one we've ever had. Breakfast and lunch both available. Highly recommended!

Very nice place to eat. Charming and the decor was warming. The food was really good. Would highly recommend stopping by to get some breakfast. There is food for just about any diet.

6.10.23 I’ve been back several times since 4.7.23. This time I tried the Southern Eggs Benedict. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. Oh the chicken was huge! 4.7.23 I’ve been back many times but failed to note. Today’s visit was was very good. My Chorizo Benedict was very good. Nice change of flavor from a traditional Benedict. From the moment I walked in a pleasant smiling face greeted me right away. Deanna, offered counter seating as I was having breakfast alone. Several other staff members said good morning, want something to drink, coffee poured immediately, someone will be back with you. Bam, good morning....southern style hospitality! The Eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the grilled muffin, a nice change from toasted. A nice think piece of ham and a unique hollandaise sauce topped the dish. The Grits were perfect too! As a southerner, the biscuits and gravy were ok. What an efficient, very busy cafe. I will definitely be back, bring others and recommend it highly.

Mary is amazing!!! Super friendly!!! Food is outstanding! Best shrimp and grits I’ve ever had!!

Not only is the food AMAZING but the staff here is incredible. FeFe and Mary went out of their way on multiple occasions to make sure our experience was fantastic (including getting the whole restaurant to join in on singing happy birthday!). Highly recommend this place, along with their chicken and waffles!

A nice southern breakfast place great service we had suitcases with us they had a place for us to put it so we can have breakfast as I noticed many people that got off the ship, stopping there for breakfast

Wonderful place to eat. Such a great menu with a lot of options.

This place is a true charm! Really good food. The staff are extremely polite and friendly and happy to answer any questions about the menu. 5 stars for Cindy!

Great food and great service. The breakfast is one of the best I have ever had for the value. If in Coco beach area this is a must visit! Be prepared to wait but it is worth it!

Food was okay - I mean, scrambled eggs and pancakes, what could go wrong, right? Service was very slow, the place is pretty and fun but very noisy. However our waitress was extremely nice and meant well, so I guess the place needs another try.

2nd time here we live just down the street and this place always has a waiting time which is usually a good sign. Today not so much. We waited almost 1 hour for a 2 person seating but when we went inside there were at least 5 empty tables. That we can understand maybe low on staff…but then once seated we waited another 50 minutes for our food and while waiting had to almost beg for coffee. The food is good and the servers are very nice but 2 hours to have breakfast on a Sunday morning is ridiculous and not worth it for eggs and bacon.

Everything was super homey, the people were nice and considerate, and the food was the delicious. The specials were especially unique and meshed well.

Worth the wait! Love the signs on the wall. Great service, excellent food. Very accommodating.

As always, the food was delicious. It's my favorite place for breakfast but everything they have is great

This is the kind of soul food I’d never had before. Was very impressed with the food quantity (never seen chicken that big before) and the quality of service. Although, my partner and I felt like outsiders due to the majority of the guests being white (we are Latino/Hispanic), the waitresses and staff were super kind and attentive to our needs. The memorabilia and thrifted goods add a specially sentimental touch to the place.

Love coming here! Food is always consistent, large selection to choose from. Service is ALWAYS good, especially this last visit. Mary was by far one of the best server I've ever had. She was incredibly personable as well as attentive. Definitely ask for her, you will not be disappointed!

Only thing bad to us was they charge extra if you use card and not cash.

Loved it. Great food. Great service. Great prices. Will definitely go again when in the area.

Staff was so friendly and food was great! So great we went back the next day. Alicia was our waitress and we loved her ! I highly recommend the sausage and gravy!

Great spot for breakfast in Cape Canaveral. Large menu with lots to choose from. Their special omelet and shrimp n grits were so tasty. The portions are substantial too.

You should avoid this place. That way, I don't have to wait for a seat at this outstanding restaurant. My only problem is that it isn't in NY close to my home. But if it was, I would be one fat son of a gun!

Great spot for a southern charm breakfast!

We really enjoyed our omelet breakfast and are ready to come back for fried green tomatoes. The service was great! Thank you for a very enjoyable breakfast. Kathy & Phil