ABSOLUTELY CHEEZEE
You can trust both numbers at ABSOLUTELY CHEEZEE: 99/100 from the state, 4.8★ from 1,151 diners.
It ranks safer than 91% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (January 6, 2026) noted just 1 basic violation. Menus here flag options for vegetarian diners.
A · 99/100 · safer than 91% of Volusia County
Get directions Call (386) 256-3180
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (99/100)
- Violations
- 1 total — 1 basic
- Address
- 1064 OCEAN SHORE, Ormond Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Family restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.8 stars (1151 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Ormond By The Sea
- Seats
- 80
- Phone
- (386) 256-3180
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Where the staff comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.5, so it reads as a strength. Freshness follows at 23% of reviews, where ratings average 4.3.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 23 of 26. Whether it is worth the money shows up in 19% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. Of the 26 rated reviews, 24 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below.
On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (99/100), with 1 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from January 6, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. On health score it sits safer than 91% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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If you love gourmet grilled sandwiches and comfort food, this place is a must-visit. They offer a huge variety of flavors, and every sandwich feels unique and made with attention to detail. I especially recommend the French Dip — and definitely add mushrooms, they make it even richer and more flavorful. Pair it with their tomato soup or a side of crispy fries for the full experience. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and one of those places you’ll want to come back to try more from the menu.
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Best grilled cheese sandwiches anywhere. It is a must have.
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The chesZeesteak was amazing! Great music.
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Amazing food and amazing people great little beach spot!
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Absolutely Delicious Food and Great Service...Definitely a Great place to stop and eat.
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We got the CheeZersteak and the Ruben.. So good!!!! Definitely want to try all their sandwiches.
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The nicest people run this place!!! Super impressed with the food, service, and even bought a t shirt which was a great price! Will be coming back here next time were in ormond. Loved every bit!
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This place is truly a hidden gem! The Philly cheesesteaks sandwich is absolutely mouthwatering—packed with flavor w au jus and made to perfection. It’s definitely worth the drive to check it out. The homemade chips and coleslaw are the perfect sidekicks, fresh and delicious. Highly recommend giving this spot a try!
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Absolutely amazing food! Cooked to perfection, came out quick, and so SO good. The service was amazing too, the minute I walked in I was greeted, all my questions were answered (Sorry😅) and they even let me make my own sandwich! Quick edit: They also allow dogs on the patio. Not inside, though! The atmosphere is perfectly between 3 am diner and 5 pm brunch, where the people are happy but they arent yelling. They even have a TV showing off the food, so you know exactly what youll get!!! I highly recommend!!
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This little place is amazing… and whats more amazing than the food, is the owner, Tracy. We ended up here at least daily. They have so many options and the food is fresh. Im not surprised they have a 4.8 on google reviews (which is almost impossible to do with over a 1000 reviews). Keep up the amazing job Absolutely CheeZee!
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Delicious sandwiches!
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Really good sandwiches as takeout near the beach
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This place is absolutely adorable ! Staff - friendly, caring, attentive Management - sweet, caring Food- amazing, great variety, great quality Absolutely best grilled cheese in Volusia County! The kind woman who runs this establishment is the nicest person! She remembers all her regulars and is just a breath of fresh air. I love the idea of a restaurant being super confident in a dish and taking it to the next level ! Niche restaurant for a niche crowd ! Loveeeeeee ! 10/10 would recommend!!
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Absolutely my favorite little lunch place! The food is always fresh and incredible. I wouldn't say it's cheap but I also wouldn't say the prices are outrageous, plus the sandwiches are rather large. The staff is always helpful and willing to make adjustments.
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The butter that I assume they used to grill the turkey sandwich was burnt! Not a good thing to smell, nor taste! Very disappointed!
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Great food, great people, and amazing atmosphere. Price was great!
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I've driven past hundreds of times and never stopped. Kicking myself now for that!!! It's a small family own and run business and it had a really nice and relaxed vibe. The food though is soooo good! They no longer have mac n cheese, so we got the macaroni salad. It was so good! I got the French dip and my husband got the Reuben. Both were fantastic! We also got the cinnamon roll dessert grilled cheezee, but I accidentally ate it before we got a picture 🤷🏻♀️
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Came in on a Saturday afternoon, only 1 other customer ahead of us in line, but we had to wait 20 min in line. Understaffed, but we get it. We’ve worked food service before. The lady behind the counter asked my wife for her order and as she started to order, the lady turned and walked away mid-order. I understand being the only person at the counter but she could’ve waited 30 seconds to finish the order or at least said “Excuse me, I’ll be right back.”
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If you like cheese this is the place to be. There are sides that are very good also.
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Absolutely delicious! Best home made Mac n cheese in the area hands down. And the milkshakes and desert r great also. A MUST STOP FOR REAL GOOD COMFORT FOOD😋🌴🌊
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I am from Philly area. I wasnt sure about Rye bread. It was delicious. My only complaint was I only asked for no peppers and I did not get mushrooms either... FF were good. ..
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Cuban sandwich. delicious! Service great!
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Delicious! Hubby had the French dip and I had the Philly cheesesteak with spinach and artichoke, so yummy! Thanks Tracy!
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Tracy & Pascal make this little gem terrific especially if you need to eat gluten free. All food is excellent 👌 cute inside and fun place to sit and enjoy.
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If you find yourself reading the reviews here, I would encourage you to go straight to the one stars and be entertained. Both by the ridiculousness of them and the owners willingness to respond. After that, head over and grab a fantastic grilled Sheree of your choosing. I would imagine every variation is as delicious as the cheezeesteak and veggie that my wife and I had. Both the house made chips and macaroni salad were exceptional. Good price for the amount of food you get. I doubt you’ll be disappointed. Unless of course you are lactose intolerant.
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Always friendly great atmosphere, food, everything the quality is just amazing. I love it!!!!
Overall Score
68 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 7 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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July 31, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
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: January 6, 2026