Cortez Cafe
12108 Cortez Rd W, Holmes Beach, FL
Crema's Take
“This beloved Holmes Beach breakfast spot has earned its reputation as a local favorite with generously portioned, homestyle cooking that puts creative twists on classics—their seafood omelette is so good people keep coming back day after day. The casual, family-friendly atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for lingering over coffee and conversation, though fair warning that the popularity and quality come with prices that reflect its status as the neighborhood gathering place. With fresh pastries, light fare, and traditional drinks, it's the kind of place where nearly every table is full and everyone's talking about what they just ate.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The food is average. 2 stars because I ordered a seafood omelet and they used imitation crab. Near the ocean and a fresh seafood store right next to the Cafe, seriously?? Literally the next door over, 3 feet away. The restaurant needs all new staff. My mother asked for a water and it took 3 requests to get a simple glass of water from asking multiple waitresses. The restaurant was maybe half full. We got our food. The waitress asked if we needed anything else? We asked for ketchup. Again, simple common request. Twice we reminded her and nothing. I got up and went to the front cashier. Im standing waiting patiently and the woman refuses to acknowledge me until I spoke asking for ketchup. Apparently, I interrupted her conversation with her friend on her cell phone. She was having a discussion about Walmart a credit card. Very disappointed with people who can't handle the basics.
Second breakfast here in three days, because I’ve not stopped talking about the amazing Seafood Omelette(krab, shrimp, Swiss, and hollandaise sauce)!!! It was just as delicious the second time as well. I chose grits as a side(plain👍) and dry Rye toast. Both visits my toast was toasted perfectly, and dry, so many places send out soaked with butter toast. Had coffee to drink. Total was $14.99 and $2.50, with tax coming in at $1.25. Everyone raves about Cortez Cafe, the praise is well deserved do to location, food, speed you receive your order, and the friendly staff.
They say this is the number one place for locals, and while the food was good and the atmosphere was good, the price sort of screamed that I wanted the valet to be washing my car while I was inside eating. Nothing bad about the place, but I think I was just charged a little bit more than what I got.
Great experience at the Cortez Cafe. The staff were all very friendly and accommodated a large group of us. The French dip was amazing. The meat was so tender and then flavor was perfect. My daughter loved the Mickey Mouse pancake and sausage. The French toast was also amazing. The size of the omelets were big. 10/10 recommend.
Adorable cafe that is the perfect spot for breakfast! We were able to get right in. Almost every table was already full! The portions were perfect, and the food was homestyle with unique twists on classic items. I enjoyed the veggie omelet, my mom had eggs, and my sister had french toast. The prices were good and the wait staff were friendly and efficient.
Crema Reviews
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