The Mermaid Cafe - Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach - 113 Flagler Ave, USA

GREAT EXPERIENCE We tried it for the first time today as part of our Sunday brunch activity. Awesome service, perfect atmosphere, and good food. Service was fast. We sat outdoors and it was really pleasant. Tables were just a tad too close on the ground level. We'll be back!

So delicious! The beignets were pillowy pockets, hot, fresh and covered in powdered sugar. The waffles were fluffy and great flavor. Everyone enjoyed their meal and it’s a great local atmosphere!

The Mermaid Cafe is an absolute gem for brunch enthusiasts! Visiting on a Saturday at 10 am, we were greeted warmly by Cassidy, our server for the morning. She immediately made us feel at home, taking our orders promptly and ensuring a delightful experience throughout. The menu offered an array of tempting choices, and we indulged in the delightful apple pie waffle, chicken & waffle, and the divine mermaid waffle adorned with blueberries, bananas, and honey. Each dish was a delicious journey in itself, bursting with flavors that satisfied our taste buds. What added to the charm of our visit was the outdoor patio, where we relished our meal while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and enjoying a bit of people-watching. The menu also caught my eye with tempting options like the Dole whip float and New Orleans style beignets, compelling me to plan another visit soon just to experience these tantalizing treats! The Mermaid Cafe is more than just a brunch spot; it's a haven for delicious food, friendly service, and a relaxed ambiance. Cassidy's attentive care and the delightful menu choices made our visit truly memorable. Can't wait to return for more delectable offerings!

OMG! This place is AMAZING! We were here Thanksgiving morning and had the best beignets and Dole Whip mimosas. Yes, Dole Whip…as in Magic Kingdom Dole Whip. The staff is so sweet, and Jim was a sweetheart making our own beignet creations for us. We were there again last night for the Flagler Avenue Grilled Cheese Challenge, and their grilled cheese was tough to beat. This is a great little place to share memorable moments with family and friends. Always at the top of the list to visit when we’re in town. Beignets are better than the ones in New Orleans.

Marvelous breakfast this morning. Very much enjoyed the breakfast bowl with the chorizo gravy (large portion). The Elvis beignet was over the top yummy and indulgent, but you cannot go wrong with traditional beignets, most delicious. Usually the cafe is so busy we can’t get in and parking is slim, but this morning it was quiet with availability so worked wonderfully.

I wanted to love The Mermaid Cafe but was disappointed on our recent visit over Labor Day weekend. Not sure if it was an off day but our experience was not similar to what others have shared. We arrived and there was only 1 table available (inside) which our server showed us to. She got our drink orders quickly and returned to take our food orders. We ordered chicken & waffles, NSB waffle, Strawberry Shortcake waffle with a side of hash browns, an order of the fresh fruit, an order of traditional beignets, and an order of the caramel cinnamon apple beignets. The beignets came out before the rest of our food and they were delicious! The issue with our meal was that ALL the other breakfast was served except for the NSB waffle (mine) and the side of hash browns for my daughter. Our server didn’t come back to check on us for a while and it was then that she realized I didn’t have my waffle and we were missing the hash browns. I heard her speak to the kitchen but by the time I got my waffle, the rest of my party was finished with their meals and ready to leave… except, we never received the hash browns. It’s over a week later and we’re still waiting, lol. At this point everyone was ready to go because we were cutting into our beach day so my husband placed his card on the table to pay before receiving the bill not even checking to see if we were charged for the hash browns. We were done. Maybe we’ll try to stop in at some point when we’re in New Smyrna Beach but won’t put it on our regular rotation.

I am a beignet LOVER! The beignet's here are made smaller than traditional NOLA beignets but light, airy and delicious! I had with fresh fruit and powdered sugar & with sausage gravy - PHENOMENAL! Jim and staff are warm and welcoming even during a busy breakfast rush! Roosters welcomed us and the atmosphere was eclectic and soothing.

The perfect brunch spot at New Smyrna Beach! We stopped in and enjoyed all the food especially The Elvis waffles and beignets! The owner, Jim, and our server, Maylee were very kind and welcoming. Will be back next time we are in town!