SUNNYSIDE CAFE

Health grade
A · 93/100
Brevard County rank
Safer than 51%
Diner rating
4.7 ★ · 1,302 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 4 basic
Last inspected
Apr 2026

It pulls 4.7 stars across 1,302 reviews and ranks safer than 51% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Melbourne Beach. Menus here flag options for vegetarian and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (321) 733-5590

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (93/100)
Violations
5 total — 1 intermediate, 4 basic
Address
300 OCEAN AVE STE 11, Melbourne Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cafe, Diner, Family restaurant
Price
$
Rating
4.7 stars (1302 reviews)
Seats
46
Phone
(321) 733-5590
Website
Official website
Photo of SUNNYSIDE CAFE
Photo: Sunnyside Cafe

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 1,302 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 24 reviews agree on a topic, it is the staff. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength. Freshness and temperature follows at 25% of reviews, where ratings average 5.0.

24 of 24 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (20 of 24). Behind those, value for money is raised in 17% of reviews (4.8 average).

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (93/100), with 1 intermediate and 4 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. The visit behind that grade was April 3, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 51% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and wiping cloths.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Thank you, Sunnyside for always providing us with an amazing experience of ambiance,, delicious food and beautiful people!

  • June 25, 2026

    Great local diner serving breakfast and lunch. Omelette’s and biscuits are our favorite. Quick service with a friendly hometown staff.

  • June 24, 2026

    Awesome breakfast Cafe near beach. Just coffee today. I have breakfast here about once a week. Great food!

  • June 22, 2026

    Great neighborhood restaurant for breakfast or lunch. Best hash browns anywhere in the 321, and their classic turkey club is perfection.

  • June 21, 2026

    Excellent service, delicious food, reasonable prices...the fresh squeezed orange juice is AMAZING

  • June 16, 2026

    Food is excellent... Plus their fresh squeezed orange juice is fantastic. :)

  • June 15, 2026

    Tasty breakfast with great service.

  • June 15, 2026

    Great diner. Food comes out fast and fresh. options of how you want your bacon cooked. The fresh squeezed OJ while pricey is great.

  • June 14, 2026

    Great service and great food. Homemade biscuits were delicious.

  • June 10, 2026

    May 2025... Service is back!!! The waitresses are helping each other which keeps the customers not feeling abandoned. 😁. When seated, if the waiter for your table is busy, another will make sure you are greeted and answers any menu questions and takes your drink order AND THEN delivers it! The food is top notch!!! Great place to fill up in the A/C or on the outside tables with your pup. September 2025 update... Appears new management has taken over. Food is still GREAT. Service... Has gone down hill with only a face or two recognized from previous visits. Where the entire waitress/waiter crew chipped in on all the tables which used to result in quick service... Not so much cooperative spirit seen in our last visit. We are very sorry to have found the service lacking but place this change directly upon the management thinking their changes would be more efficient. Maybe efficient for running the place, but not seen efficient at the tables being served. Just a common run of the mill place now this writer feels. Update!!!! Still the place for breakfast in Melbourne Beach. All the below is still a fact with more outdoor dining available. Enjoyed another great breakfast both served fast and hot at a great price Added 3 more food shots Very happy to find a great place for a big breakfast or lunch with outdoor dining place right near the Melbourne Beach beach! Waitresses and cook were wonder in preparing the food to order and in quick to serve piping hot and steaming. All at good…

  • June 7, 2026

    The food and prices are good 👍🏾

  • June 3, 2026

    Loved it. Great service and food. No crazy questions when adding extra egg whites for the high protein....

  • June 1, 2026

    We were looking for breakfast late morning and we so happened to find this wonderful restaurant great atmosphere, service and my favorite BREAKFAST!!! Oh let me not forget perfect mimosas 😊

  • May 17, 2026

    Sunny Side is our favorite local spot. We’ve been coming here for years and love the new one as well!

  • May 16, 2026

    Food was great and server was fantastic

  • May 16, 2026

    Every week the best breakfast ever

  • May 14, 2026

    Nice Cafe and the food was great

  • May 10, 2026

    Decided to order breakfast for a Mother”s Day treat. The order was ready in 15 mins, just enough time to drive there. Food was hot and tasty. The fresh squeezed OJ is always a delicious treat. Our favorite breakfast place for sure.

  • May 9, 2026

    The food was amazing and the customer service was very good, with the owner saying hi to us and then asked how it was.

  • May 9, 2026

    My wife and I were in town from Arizona to attend to some family business. We wanted to enjoy a nice breakfast before we got started that day (Wednesday, April 29th) and saw that this place wasn’t too far from our hotel. We popped in and sat outside to enjoy the cool ocean breeze and had a nice breakfast. Catherine was our server and she was a delight to be around. We enjoyed some conversation with her and she made a great recommendation on the pancakes. When in town again we will for sure swing by for more. Nice place, good food and friendly service.

  • May 7, 2026

    Love this American Diner!

  • May 4, 2026

    I went to the beach and on the drive back decided to check out the new place for breakfast. Was NOT disappointed. I was greeted immediately with a cheery good morning (just before 7am). The coffee was delicious (later found out it's freshly ground by them) and they kept the refills coming. I ordered biscuits and gravy and, boy, am I glad I did!! The gravy was a wonderful sausage gravy that smothered the fluffy biscuits. The bacon was extra crispy (just the way I ordered), and buttered grits - yumm!! As I had finished my breakfast, I smelled fresh oranges in the air... That's when I saw that they make freshly squeezed orange juice!!!!! I had to order a glass, of course. Absolutely delicious!! The service and attention from every employee/management - incredible!! I eill have to go back for lunch now to try other food items. On a side note: they are insanely clean - tells a lot about a place! If you are undecided, make this the push you need to get over there!!

  • April 26, 2026

    Great place for a stop! Loved their breakfast options, and would be perfect for a brunch stop.

  • April 19, 2026

    Great new local place! They did a great job on the atmosphere and the food matches expectations!

Overall Score

70 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 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
6 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday
6 AM to 2 PM
Thursday
6 AM to 2 PM
Friday
6 AM to 2 PM
Saturday
6 AM to 2 PM
Sunday
6 AM to 2 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. April 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 31, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 32 — Bathrooms

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: April 3, 2026