JOANNE'S BEACHSIDE CAFE INC

JOANNE'S BEACHSIDE CAFE INC keeps a tidy record. Its most recent health inspection on January 29, 2026 came back an A at 92 out of 100.

It pulls 4.5 stars across 964 reviews and ranks safer than 49% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Look for cafe in Cape Canaveral. Menus here flag options for healthy diners.

Get directions Call (321) 785-3302

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (92/100)
Violations
8 total — 8 basic
Address
6006 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral, FL
Cuisine
Cafe
Categories
Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (964 reviews)
Seats
80
Phone
(321) 785-3302
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 964 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 25 reviews. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.2, so it reads as a strength. How long an order takes follows at 28% of reviews, where ratings average 4.0.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 17 of 25. What nobody raises here is tidiness — it goes unmentioned across all 25 reviews. 18 of 25 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 4 are two or lower.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (92/100) with 8 basic violations. That result dates from January 29, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. On health score it sits safer than 49% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination and handwashing.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Our new favorite breakfast!

  • June 27, 2026

    I don’t fault the waitress as she apologized so many times, but to have to wait an hour for a simple order is crazy and we were not the only ones. Atmosphere was great, food portions were small and had no seasoning

  • June 22, 2026

    Solid BBQ and one of the best breakfast joints @ the Cape! The BBQ omelet and the blackened catfish are amazing (Derek in the kitchen knows what he is doing). And all very reasonably priced. Joanne is an awesome host, and Lisa is the BEST (ignore the negative Nancys; ornery is how I like my wait staff). A local fav! UPDATE: Great staff (as always), but you are missed, Lisa.

  • June 19, 2026

    GET THE PANCAKES!!! We stopped in for breakfast before our cruise. Our daughter ordered the pancakes and they are great!

  • June 4, 2026

    The food was just off putting. Really dry, bland, poorly cooked. It’s hard to screw up scrambled eggs but they really did.

  • June 3, 2026

    Great food and great service. Very reasonable food price

  • June 2, 2026

    The food taste really good. The atmosphere is lovely. The weight staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I would’ve had a fantastic experience, except for the fact that when I’m sitting here waiting on my food, I see the Cook come out, rubbing his hands and gloves all over his sweaty shirt through his hair and just goes right back into the kitchen to cook again. I almost threw up in my mouth.

  • June 1, 2026

    Had a great breakfast for our group of 15 after watching the sunrise on the beach! Liz was a fabulous and friendly server! Thanks!

  • May 31, 2026

    Sabrina was fantastic took care of everything we needed!

  • May 30, 2026

    this is probably the best breakfast spot around. its low key with amazing service and food..spectacular bacon...everytime we come here its comforting to know it will be as good as the previous time.

  • May 25, 2026

    We have stopped twice to eat breakfast and both times were great. I just wished I lived closer

  • May 24, 2026

    Really don’t understand how this place is so packed. Food is horrible , service sucks, and waitress will trick you into charging more for what you ordered-. Don’t come here

  • May 17, 2026

    Our server was Sabrina. She was hilarious and very kind! Our food was amazing, and the decorations made us LOL. It was relaxing, warm, and quite nice in here! Out of all the sprites I had in my life, this was the best too. I would give it 6- no, 7 stars if I could!!!

  • May 11, 2026

    $20.00 breakfast burrito was small and ingredients weren’t anything to rave about. Surprised! Don’t order this!

  • May 10, 2026

    Good food, good prices

  • May 9, 2026

    Visiting Cocoa Beach, FL and tried this place for the first time tonight. It's a cute diner with friendly staff. They are open Friday night for a prime rib special $18.99. I got that and it was great. Try it!

  • May 6, 2026

    Prime rib...make sure you order it rare! Not medium-rare.

  • May 5, 2026

    I loved the atmosphere. I was my first time and will return for sure

  • May 2, 2026

    Ordered food, came out wrong, while waiting for correct order no one checked on us. When order did come out brought by different person, wrong side, then told out of but brought out later. No refills offered. Finally had to ask for check and change. We would not recommend this place.

  • April 28, 2026

    We stopped for breakfast. Down home comfort. Popular spot and I could taste why.

  • April 27, 2026

    Always a delicious breakfast

  • April 26, 2026

    My food was delicious the staff were polite

  • April 23, 2026

    The service was good and we were seated very quickly and got our check immediately. However, the portions of the food were really small. I ordered the chicken and waffles and got a singular waffle the size of a piece of toast ( I thought the waffles was plural…) and 2 small chicken tenders that could’ve been cooked a little longer.

  • April 23, 2026

    This place it always great! Mimosas are a very good deal. Waitresses and atmosphere are down home charm.

  • April 9, 2026

    We loved this place! It was busy. SUPER busy. But we were able to get a table fairly quickly and our server was terrific. The chicken and waffles that I ordered was the best ever. I need the recipe for the waffles because...YUMMO!!!

Overall Score

68 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 33% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
6:30 AM to 2 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM to 2 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM to 2 PM
Friday
6:30 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM to 2 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM to 2 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 29, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
  2. September 4, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  3. September 3, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 29, 2026