CRACKED EGG

Both halves check out at CRACKED EGG. The state scores it 100/100 (an A); 5,185 diners score it 4.6. That alignment is rarer than it should be.

It ranks among the cleanest kitchens in Volusia County. The last inspection (March 30, 2026) came back spotless. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, keto, and healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Volusia County

Get directions Call (386) 788-6772

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
3280 SOUTH ATLANTIC AVE UNIT#D, Daytona Beach, FL
Cuisine
Cafe
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Cafe, Diner, Lunch restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (5185 reviews)
Neighborhood
South Orita
Seats
166
Phone
(386) 788-6772
Website
Official website
Photo of CRACKED EGG
Photo: Cracked Egg Diner

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 5,185 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is front-of-house, not the food in general. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.7 stars. Freshness is the next most common subject, in 23% of reviews (averaging 4.2).

A third strand, pacing, appears in 23% of them at 5.0 stars. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 18 of 22. 18 of 22 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (100/100) with no violations cited. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from March 30, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Volusia County. Nothing was written up at that inspection at all.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    Quick service, great experience. Food could be better specially steak seasoning. Restaurant is right on the main road, easy access, plenty of parking. Overall was great!

  • June 26, 2026

    I think it’s one of few locally owned breakfast restaurants on the island. Great food and very friendly staff. Treated everyone like family. This place is well worth the visit.

  • June 23, 2026

    Pretty good pancakes. The hot chocolate? Could've been better.

  • June 22, 2026

    Thought we wanted Waffle House while in Daytona, since we don't have any nearby our house. Shocked to see the All-Star breakfast has gotten to $16 without the hashbrown fixings! This place was on my list for breakfast and glad we decided to eat here. Place was packed, but didn't have to wait for a table on a Sunday morning. Coffee started the meal and I went with the sausage and egg biscuit with hashbrowns. I would have asked for crispy hashbrowns, but the meal was solid. Instead of a waffle, I got the apple fritters and this was the complete breakfast I needed!

  • June 20, 2026

    What is it with restaurants not being able to make your onions well done? Raw onions hurt me, I like my onions in my omelets and other Foods well done caramelized or even burnt. Have been to Cracked Egg many of times where they have done my onions the way I like them. This time waitress brings my plate and says that's the best they can do. Onions weren't even close to being well done. I can't be the only one who visits the restaurant that likes well done onions, why don't they keep onions on the back of the grill for those who like it that way? I like to pay for food the way I ordered it not the way they like to do it. Lazy?

  • June 19, 2026

    Food and coffee was so watered down and bland. If you're not in the seasoning this would be the place to go. They didn't have black pepper in gravy !? I will give them credit on the pancake it was good .

  • June 18, 2026

    EXCELLENT food & service

  • June 17, 2026

    Really enjoyed the cracked egg. And wil visit again if I'm in town.

  • June 17, 2026

    This place exceeded my expectations our server was absolutely a doll she was so sweet and so nice It really seems like they treat all their customers like family it definitely makes you want to go back no problems with the food it was great

  • June 15, 2026

    Love this restaurant!!!! Within one minute of sitting down, I had a great server. I love to sit near where the cooks are. They are so cool so amazing. I had my fried egg sandwich literally within three minutes of ordering it and it was perfection. The restaurant is clean. The service is amazing. The food is amazing. I notice everything and this restaurant does everything perfect! I love it so much more than the other restaurant that begins with peach in the name. I love that the crew they work so hard and the men in the kitchen they know what they’re doing and they have fun and get along so well! What a phenomenal team! It’s so good to hear laughter and see people enjoying working and always doing their best! You don’t find this in too many places! We have a beach condo. We only get over here once a week and I always go to the cracked egg restaurant!!!! 😊

  • June 15, 2026

    Food had no Seasoning, my pork sausage patty was undercooked

  • June 15, 2026

    Waitress was amazing. Food arrived hot and in a timely manner...for party of 9. Perfect diner setting

  • June 14, 2026

    The food wasn't good and way over priced. But staff was very friendly and helpful and attentive

  • June 13, 2026

    Great diner with great food. If you're real lucky you'll get Donna as your server - she's fantastic!

  • June 12, 2026

    Spot on every time

  • June 10, 2026

    Very nice diner. Stopped here for a quick lunch. Service was fast and friendly. We both got the Cali chicken sandwich and upgraded the chips to onion rings and sweet potato fries.

  • June 9, 2026

    Very good place to eat. The food was good and service was quick.

  • June 9, 2026

    Such an amazing atmosphere

  • June 7, 2026

    Amazing food, amazing customer service, cute place. If you want a homemade breakfast this is the place.

  • June 7, 2026

    10/10 best breakfast spot I have ever been to. I had the corned beef hash and it was home-made definitely will be back and sending everyone I know to this spot. Customer service was a 10/10

  • June 2, 2026

    Excellent "greasy spoon" type of food. Good prices. Worth going to

  • May 31, 2026

    Great breakfast spot

Overall Score

78 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 7/10
    Improving, 25% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday
7 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday
7 AM to 3 PM
Thursday
7 AM to 3 PM
Friday
7 AM to 3 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 3 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 3 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. March 30, 2026 · Complaint Partial

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. March 18, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  3. August 14, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
  4. August 7, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 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 (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

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: March 30, 2026