The Mermaid Cafe

The Mermaid Cafe is a quaint seafoam-green home in New Smyrna Beach serving delicious breakfast and lunch fare. This delightful eatery, much more than just a coffee spot, draws from the rich tapestry of New Smyrna's surf culture and art scene and is a mainstay for locals and tourists.

The cafe is named after the mermaid door that, for decades, has greeted people on the North Causeway to Flagler Avenue. This family-owned eatery sprouted from their love for NSB and a passion for satisfying, wholesome food. 

The Mermaid Cafe sources its ingredients from nearby farms, ensuring every dish is an homage to Florida's bountiful landscape. The cute setting has curb appeal and is ideal for leisurely breakfasts or lunches before or before hitting the beach or shopping on Flagler Avenue. 

As visitors sip on artisanal blends or fork through locally inspired dishes, they are part of a story that continues to unfurl in New Smyrna Beach.

Vibe

Like the Florida horizon, The Mermaid Cafe is bright, captivating, and full of promise. The beachy cottage mirrors the sun-bleached sands and the crisp blues of the nearby ocean. 

Once through the doors, the interior unfolds into a serene space where the outside light casts a warm glow across simple tables. It fuses the laid-back beach atmosphere with a chic café culture. 

Here, the clink of coffee cups and the scent of freshly baked pastries merge with the salty ocean fragrance. The cafe perfectly balances a homely sanctuary and a vibrant social hub. 

The ambiance of The Mermaid Cafe is undeniably magnetic. It's a place where couples share waffles garnished with fruits, artists jot down inspiration on napkins, and families gather to relish a meal together before hitting the beach. The environment embodies New Smyrna Beach living: relaxed, inspiring, and utterly enchanting.

The Mermaid Cafe: Menu & Drinks

Dive into a sea of flavors at The Mermaid Cafe, where waffles, beignets, and hearty fare are the norm. 

A specialty waffle that gets rave reviews is the NSB Waffle! The Belgian waffle is stuffed with lemon curd and topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and berry drizzle; it's a sweet start to any morning.

You'll be singing "Blue Suede Shoes" with one bite of The Elvis waffle. It is stuffed with sliced bananas, drizzled with Nutella and peanut butter, and topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

If sweet beginnings are not for you, try the Breakfast Bowl. This hearty meal has hashbrowns topped with cheddar cheese, two eggs any style, a choice of meat, and smothered in house-made sausage gravy. Served with toast, it's a guaranteed stick-to-your-ribs entree.

When it's time for lunch, the options range from waffles (of course!) to beignets, salads, and sandwiches. A top pick lunch handheld is the Flagler Chicken, featuring seasoned fried chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and onion. It's drizzled with house mermaid sauce on a toasted kaiser roll and served with fries.

For a taste of the tropics, try the Island Wrap. This handheld has grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, pineapple salsa, and house dressing. Wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with fries, it's the perfect combo for the beach!

The Mermaid Cafe is essential to any visit to New Smyrna Beach, where every dish and drink takes center stage.