CAUSEWAY DINER

Health grade
A · 100/100
Brevard County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
4.5 ★ · 1,226 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Mar 2026

Its most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.5 across 1,226 reviews. It's a American spot in Merritt Island. Menus here flag options for healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Brevard County

Get directions Call (321) 454-9898

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
3712 N COURTENAY PKWY #102 & 104, Merritt Island, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1226 reviews)
Seats
66
Phone
(321) 454-9898
Website
Official website
Photo of CAUSEWAY DINER
Photo: Stephanie Holbrook

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,226 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is a gap here worth naming: reviewers who talk about cleanliness are harder on this place than the inspector was. Reviews mentioning front-of-house average 3.8 stars, so it divides opinion rather than settling it.

Of the 20 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. A third strand, value for money, appears in 15% of them at 5.0 stars. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (13 of 20).

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. The visit behind that grade was March 12, 2026. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 100% of the restaurants we score. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    added a tip to my card when i put no it and the front lady was very rude

  • June 23, 2026

    My husband and I went there on Saturday before Father's day. Had a excellent breakfast. The serving staff were very helpful and knowledgeable we enjoyed our meal and would come back again.

  • June 22, 2026

    Another great stop, food and service was really good. Michelle was the BEST!!! If you’re on the way to Kennedy Space Center or a cruise near Port Canaveral this is worth stopping in for a bite. They have daily breakfast and dinner specials too.

  • June 21, 2026

    Top notch pork roll egg swiss sandwich must have !!!!! Again and again & again & another try lol 😆

  • June 18, 2026

    Slow service when it wasn't very busy 😔

  • June 14, 2026

    Bathrooms disgusting, smells weird, got my order wrong AND SERVICE SUCKS, 0 stars if i could NEVER GOING BACK

  • June 8, 2026

    Food tastes like rubber. I ordered something and got it wrong. Floors were sticky. Dirty bathrooms

  • June 8, 2026

    Food just terrible. Very dirty and wierd. Never coming back

  • June 4, 2026

    Great service from the girls hosting and serving andThe cook was amazing.

  • May 23, 2026

    We are visiting from Idaho and googled for a diner. Causeway Diner was nearby so we stopped to eat. Food was delicious, reasonably priced, waitress was efficient and friendly. The apple pie alamode was so delicious. Prior to leaving the area, we plan to stop again to eat meal. So glad we stopped…thank you!

  • May 21, 2026

    Great place. A little more expensive than we thought but good.

  • May 17, 2026

    Always glad to see you.

  • May 10, 2026

    Great food and friendly staff! We go whenever we take a cruise. Before and after.

  • May 9, 2026

    They never disappoint. Be sure to be hungry as the portions are generous.

  • April 30, 2026

    Staff friendy good food

  • April 29, 2026

    Large portions. Delicious food.

  • April 25, 2026

    Greatdnu with a wide variety of great dishes. Good staff, cheerful and helpful. Fresh food well prepared and served in a reasonable amount of time. Clean and neat facility. Prices are very reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food

  • April 23, 2026

    Best breakfast around!!! I love my eggs poached and they were awesome.

  • April 21, 2026

    Good food, good service. Left my jacket here also, called 30 min later, they had kept it to the side. Happy as $1400 Parda jacket. Trust worthy staff also.

  • April 20, 2026

    My order was not of good taste.the second time my order came,the quality of the burger again was not of good taste.waitress didnt like that i returned my first burger(taste burnt).second burger was raw in the middle(i didnt order rare done).will not return there ever.

Overall Score

66 / 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 5/10
    Stable, 33% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
6 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
6 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
6 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
6 AM to 8 PM
Friday
6 AM to 8 PM
Saturday
6 AM to 3 PM
Sunday
6 AM to 3 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. March 12, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. March 10, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  3. October 28, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 45 — Fire extinguishing equipment (reporting only)

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 12, 2026