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
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Crema Reviews
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