can't believe they're #5

   COURTRPR - 11/04/2008

I just can't believe they actually made it to #5. It used to be the best place for breakfast, but now it's not worth the trip. It takes forever to get served and the food has really gone downhill. Sad, but true.

HORRIBLE FOOD, SERVICE, AND OWNER!

   katiekat42584 - 11/04/2008

I ate at this restaurant a couple of weeks ago and had absolutely horrible service. Our server, Colin, overcharged me for my food, did not prepare it the way I had asked and didn't refill our drinks. I had to ASK him to refill our drinks. Plus the fish was very dry. Upon calling the restaurant, the manager, Josh, said that he would refund my money that day, and he apologized. I called back 2 weeks later and he had told me I was wrong! I then asked to speak with the owner Celeste Pertz. She verbally harassed and yelled at me on the phone then offered me a gift certificate! HA HA! Why would someone want to eat at a restaurant after this?? FOOD LOVER BEWARE!!!!! BAD SERVICE, BAD FOOD, BAD MANAGEMENT AND OWNERS!!!!

No speed to this feed....

   Maggie108 - 07/25/2008

How right the diner was who said, "if you can ever get the food..." They're often unbelievably slow, but most of the fare is worth a wait. Be sure you ask for everything you need--jelly butter, more coffee, silverware--when you see your waitstaff because he/she may not be back!

I love the omlets, but the benedicts are not as impressive. The bacon stays with you way way too long--perhaps not a quality product or fresh enough. Wheat toast looks more like colored white bread than wheat.

The best part of the Briarpatch is the outside seating. Its location on the east side of Park Ave means that it doesn't get morning sun and thus stays decently cool for breakfast. The tables are right on the sidewalk, and as a diner, you become part of the Winter Park see and be seen scene. Dogs are allowed outside and this keeps things interesting.

One note--don't order the meat lover's omlet--it's about five pounds of heart attack on a plate. Nobody can eat even half and it's a waste unless you order it to feed a family of four.

   Irbur - 07/09/2008

Food Poisoning

   Esquire380 - 05/16/2008

For a week after eating here, I was as sick as a dog. Watched the cooks go from kitchen to bathroom and back in same space. Health Dept said more than one in my party had to be ill...I dined alone!

Love IT!

   gatorrush - 06/20/2007

My favorite breakfast spot as a Rollins student. Great food and great location!

Half-baked

   rickenbackerg - 06/04/2007

My boyfriend and I went for a late lunch to the Briar Patch and ended up wishing we had gone to Taco Bell instead. First, our server didn't know how to answer any questions about anything on the menu without first taking five minutes to go ask someone. He was also stoned out of his mind. Next, I ordered the chicken and fontina cheese quesadilla and he says that the restaurant is "out of mushrooms," which is understandable, but only one more blooper to add to the list. After we ordered, I asked for some bread to eat before our meal. He brought out a sad looking, tiny loaf and when we tried to bite into it we couldn't because it was hard as a rock. I told the server and he nonchalantly informed us that the restaurant ran out of fresh bread and had to "warm up old bread from the freezer." Disgusting. As far as the meal, the tortilla on my quesadilla was also old and crumbly, the cheese wasn't melted, and there was hardly any chicken. This was a $12 meal. My boyfriend got a pale, wimpy little piece of grouper with a little side of broccoli for $13. For paying that much money, the restaurant really needs to kick it up a notch or two in every area. We won't be back anytime soon.

Filthy!

   sdmorl - 02/01/2007

I used to enjoy going to Briar Patch for their breakfast menu.
Now how ever they have become filthy and the shrip salad that I orderd gave me food poisning!

Smashing !

   granybaker - 04/25/2006

Wonderful breakfasts and brunches. The very best cheese grits.

Hawaiian cakes not authentic

   clogue966 - 04/24/2006

Local Hawaiian pancakes have bananas in the batter, not coconut or pineapple. Yuk. The cakes should be topped with crushed macadamias and served with coconut syrup. I live in Hawaii!