MERVIS CAFE & GRILLE
Is MERVIS CAFE & GRILLE clean? Yes — an A grade, 95/100, at its most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. That visit logged 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations.
Its latest inspection on March 3, 2026 cited only 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations. On health score it's safer than 57% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag options for healthy diners.
A · 95/100 · safer than 57% of St. Lucie County
Get directions Call (772) 462-6600
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (95/100)
- Violations
- 3 total — 1 intermediate, 2 basic
- Address
- 402 S 5 ST, Fort Pierce, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Cuban restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafe, Caterer, Coffee shop
- Price
- $
- Rating
- 4.6 stars (1018 reviews)
- Seats
- 64
- Phone
- (772) 462-6600
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Both measures on this page are strong, which is less common than it sounds. How guests are treated tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.
These reviews span Dec 2025 to Jun 2026, so they cover more than one stretch of this kitchen’s history. Of the 23 rated reviews, 22 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. Wait times shows up in 17% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0.
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (95/100) with 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations. That inspection was on March 3, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 57% of the St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were handwashing and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Good food, good ambient, recommend
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The tossed salad w marinated pork is delicious! The best.
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Love the Mervis app. Easy to use. Great food and awesome people!
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Got the chorizo breakfast best I ever had the Cuban bread with the butter was as authentic as it gets! Would recommend every time and the coffee is out of this world!
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You won’t be disappointed come in and try it Just had it for the first time
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excellent food, excellent service
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This little small cozy cafe is delicious and has been for years. Yummy 😋
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Best empenadas and Cubans in FT Pierce. Best coffee ☕️ in south Florida. Great price and quick. Never busy. Very yummy and service is on point.
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good cafe', great service and very clean
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Oh Snap…. iSnap… If you know Fort Pierce, you know this place 💛 Ivel and Ive at Mervis Café have created one of the true golden gems of our community. Family-owned and operated with deep local roots, this cozy café is more than just amazing café con leche and five-star customer service — it’s a gathering place filled with human kindness. With the post office located inside, a cute little gift rack, and friendly faces always walking through the door, it’s the perfect spot to meet friends, catch up with community icons, and feel right at home. Fort Pierce charm at its best.
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My and my husband eat here pretty often. The food is always great never have any issues. If you’re looking for some good quick food check this place out! This small business gets a 5 star rating from me! Swing by you’ll love the food!
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It was too dark to eat. I was in recently and I saw hot chocolate on the menu. I wish I would have known earlier I would have stopped in this winter when it was cold for some hot chocolate. Nobody serves hot chocolate.
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Me and my wife's first time and it was awesome. Food came out fast and fresh, Wonderful Cuban sandwich. I would recommend for anyone looking for some fast good food that won't eat your wallet. I will be back!
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Ive been coming here for 10 years! Best cuban sandwich in town!
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Mervis has been around for years. It also has a USPS in the same location making it a great place to do your postal business and grab a bite to eat They feature a Cuban style cooking and a great breakfast sandwich which I alway order. They also sell Cuban coffee and small gift items for purchase
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Craving some delicious Cuban comfort food? 🇨🇺 This spot is perfect for a quick, well-prepared meal at a great price! Stop by for breakfast or lunch! 🍳🥪
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Cuban food is outstanding! Everything was delicious! Online ordering was easy and food was ready on time.
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Wonderful, friendly café. Love this little gem. Friendly staff, delicious food, yummy cubano coffee.
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A LOCAL TRADITION
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Excellent food excellent service highly recommend the café con Leche
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Great place for lunch!
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A cozy establishment tucked away in the peacock art district, that makes you feel right at home. Came with a group of five and we all agreed the food was delicious, warm, and comforting. The Cuban breakfast was delicious and filling, the empanadas were crispy on the outside and flavor packed on the inside. I also would be remiss to not recommend the café con leche. I definitely would recommend this friendly, vibrant neighborhood spot to anyone looking for a place to sit down and eat some good food.
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Mervs all day wish u guys didn't stop at 3 thou
Overall Score
63 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
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August 5, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
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 3, 2026