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
Photo of MERVIS CAFE & GRILLE
Photo: Mervis' Cafe

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,018 reviews
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What 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 →

  • June 25, 2026

    Good food, good ambient, recommend

  • June 17, 2026

    The tossed salad w marinated pork is delicious! The best.

  • June 13, 2026

    Love the Mervis app. Easy to use. Great food and awesome people!

  • June 10, 2026

    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!

  • June 10, 2026

    You won’t be disappointed come in and try it Just had it for the first time

  • May 29, 2026

    excellent food, excellent service

  • May 23, 2026

    This little small cozy cafe is delicious and has been for years. Yummy 😋

  • May 18, 2026

    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.

  • May 15, 2026

    good cafe', great service and very clean

  • May 8, 2026

    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.

  • May 6, 2026

    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!

  • April 29, 2026

    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.

  • April 29, 2026

    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!

  • April 18, 2026

    Ive been coming here for 10 years! Best cuban sandwich in town!

  • April 14, 2026

    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

  • April 14, 2026

    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! 🍳🥪

  • April 4, 2026

    Cuban food is outstanding! Everything was delicious! Online ordering was easy and food was ready on time.

  • April 3, 2026

    Wonderful, friendly café. Love this little gem. Friendly staff, delicious food, yummy cubano coffee.

  • March 13, 2026

    A LOCAL TRADITION

  • February 10, 2026

    Excellent food excellent service highly recommend the café con Leche

  • January 26, 2026

    Great place for lunch!

  • December 29, 2025

    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.

  • December 19, 2025

    Mervs all day wish u guys didn't stop at 3 thou

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 3/20
    1 option listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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