Keke's Breakfast Cafe: Good Breakfast, with Style

They say breakfast is the most important part of the day. So why is it that so few restaurants concentrate heavily on this portion of cuisine? Outside the mammoth franchises Denys, IHOP, and (to a lesser extent) Waffle House, you don’t get that many restaurants that truly excel in breakfast. Even the usually-reliable Disney World has very little to brag about in terms of breakfast. However in Central Florida there has been one diamond in the rough and that’s Keke’s Breakfast Café. Roaming around since 2006, this institution evolved mightily after its debut as the Florida Waffle Shop. A name change and a few years later, it suddenly has three locations and two more on the way. This spot was recommended to me by a family member who has dabbed in culinary, so I will definitely take his recommendation heavily. Although he did recommend me this place………



Anywho, I decided to run with the original location, which is in the Millenia area. Now, I have notoriously criticized this area time and time again for its ridiculous traffic jams (That can be described as “E.p.i.c.”), and also its rather upper scale presentation and ambiance. I am more a Florida Mall kind of person. Of course, some of the upper-class aura rubbed off on the place as the inside is very spacious, very sharp, and ultimately very sleek. The entire staff was very friendly to us as we were seated in one corner of the restaurant. The restaurant has a small window in terms of hours, as it’s only open until 2:30 p.m.



Their breakfast menu isn’t too big, but it’s no pushover either. Without going too crazy, they offer a variety of your typical breakfast favorites; from waffles to omelets to pancakes. I decided to go with the sausage and cheese omelet, which consists of American cheese and pieces of sausage links. To add to that I also ordered the chocolate chip waffle. My brother orders the three-meat omelet and French toast. Lastly, Josh orders the Buffalo chicken omelet which consists of eggs, cheese and you guessed it, chicken with special sauce. For some added measure, we also get the pancakes. P.S. $4 apple juice is legit, as they give you what seems to be a gallon of fresh juice.







After a brief wait, our omelets arrive first. My omelet was quite good, as it was heavy on the cheese and the meat, while the eggs mixed in tasted hearty and fresh. Josh’s omelet can be described by the eater himself: “It tastes like a buffalo wing wrapped in eggs.” Michael enjoyed his omelet, as they pepper the eggs with a variety of different types of meats. The home fries that come with the omelets were spectacular too, among the best out there. I am not a hash brown person, and I thought the home fries were going to fall in that category. I was happily incorrect, as instead you get a nice blend of fresh potatoes cooked just right . They worked perfectly well with the three-egg omelets. That being said, you have to be willing to fork over nearly $10 for this breakfast dish.




The waffle price rage isn’t a joke either. The $7.49 chocolate chip waffle was good, but it’s hard to justify that price when you get so much more at just a few bucks more. The waffle was nice and thick, and Hershey’s chocolate chip pieces and whipped cream enhanced the experience. But it’s not very filling; it works much better as a dessert or a side dish. We can argue the same with the French toast, which was also good but with a $6.49 tag and nothing to compliment the bread, all I can say is yikes. It’s funny because if you push a few more bucks, you can have the same toast stuffed with blueberry and cream cheese. Keke is quite odd with the prices.


While the omelets were the big hit of the breakfast, the pancakes were definitely a force to be reckoned with. Their mammoth pancakes are fluffy, thick, filling, and quite tasty. While it doesn’t come with any sides, you honestly don’t need it. We did not try the lunch menu but it looks like a mix of your usual laid-back American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. Then again, its Keke’s Breakfast Café…..why would you go there for lunch stuff?


Bottom Line: Keke’s breakfast Café is a very fun and delightful little spot that has become a Central Florida hit because of decent prices, great portions, sleek presentation and atmosphere, and an overall plethora of superb breakfast food. Outside the 535 Lake Buena Vista IHOP, I never go out for breakfast, but this place has made me a fan. While the waffles were decent and became their calling card; it’s all about their pancakes and omelets. I recommend this place if you are looking for a great way to start the day. While their prices are all over the place, there’s no denying the awesomeness of this joint.

Final Verdict: Recommend

Keke's Breakfast Cafe - Millenia
(formerly The Florida Waffle Shop)
4192 Conroy Road; Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32839
407-226-1400