FLORIDA - Ask any Southerner about the ultimate comfort food, and they'll probably bring up biscuits. These fluffy, buttery creations are perfect for breakfast, as a tasty side dish, or transformed into epic sandwiches. With its solid southern roots, Florida knows something about the magic of biscuits.
Florida: A Biscuit Lover's Paradise
From classic flaky buttermilk biscuits to creative takes filled with cheese, savory toppings, and more, the Sunshine State offers a delightful biscuit journey. Ready to find the best? Here's a look at 15 places where you can savor incredible biscuits across Florida:
1. Maple Street Biscuit Company (Multiple Locations)
Maple Street Biscuit Company is a Florida favorite, with rave reviews praising their flavorful biscuits. Try classics like 'The Squawking Goat' (fried chicken, goat cheese, and pepper jelly), or get creative with their constantly rotating specials.
- Oviedo, FL (Seminole County)
- Celebration, FL (Osceola County)
- Jacksonville (Locations vary, Duval County)
- Brandon, FL (Hillsborough County)
- Winter Garden, FL (Orange County)
- Riverview, FL (Hillsborough County)
2. The Biscuit Barn
This Crystal River institution proclaims to have the "best biscuits in the world." Find out with classic Southern-style biscuits made from scratch and plenty of delicious toppings.
- Crystal River, FL (Citrus County)
3. Heavenly Biscuit
Fort Myers Beach offers a biscuit breakfast haven. Heavenly Biscuit prides itself on its light, fluffy biscuits, and down-home Southern hospitality.
- Fort Myers Beach, FL (Lee County)
4. Oh Biscuit
The name says it all! Biscuit in Melbourne has fans raving about their super fresh and satisfyingly large biscuits. Expect classics and specials with a side of genuine warmth.
- Melbourne, FL (Brevard County)
5. Twisted Biscuit Diner
Tavares is home to the Twisted Biscuit Diner, where the biscuits draw significantly. Their fluffy, oversized creations are worth the drive, setting the stage for a hearty breakfast or lunch.
- Tavares, FL (Lake County)
6. Vicious Biscuit Neptune Beach
Neptune Beach is a biscuit destination that lives up to its name. Vicious Biscuit serves up creative combinations with bold flavors. If you like your biscuits with a twist, this vibrant spot is for you.
- Neptune Beach, FL (Duval County)
7. Twisted Biscuit Cafe
Palm Bay gets its biscuit fix at Twisted Biscuit Cafe. This eatery serves large, fluffy biscuits alongside other classic breakfast favorites. Locals appreciate the friendly service, too!
- Palm Bay, FL (Brevard County)
8. Winter Park Biscuit Company
Orlando's Winter Park neighborhood offers delectable biscuits with fresh ingredients and vegan options. Winter Park Biscuit Company delivers whether you're craving a sweet treat or a hearty breakfast sandwich.
- Orlando, FL (Orange County)
9. The Sage Biscuit Cafe - Downtown
Bradenton locals rave about the Sage Biscuit Cafe, showcasing scratch-made biscuits of the highest order. Their biscuits are renowned for the perfect combination of flakiness and buttery goodness.
- Bradenton, FL (Manatee County)
10. The Biscuit Lady's Bakehouse
West Palm Beach has a hidden gem for biscuit lovers: The Biscuit Lady's Bakehouse. Specializing in flavorful takeout biscuits and gravy, this is the perfect spot for a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast.
- West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach County)
11. Mary Margaret's Tea & Biscuit
Arcadia offers a quaint and cozy teatime experience at Mary Margaret's Tea & Biscuit. Their melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are the perfect complement to afternoon tea.
- Arcadia, FL (DeSoto County)
12. Buttermilk Handcrafted Food
Sarasota biscuit enthusiasts flock to Buttermilk Handcrafted Food. Their straightforward approach lets the natural flavor of the biscuits shine. Pair with homemade honey and jams for superficial perfection.
- Sarasota, FL (Sarasota County)
13. Dixie Belle's Cafe
This Orlando diner is known for serving what many call the "best biscuits and gravy in the USA!" Their sweet potato biscuit option adds a unique and delightful twist to the experience.
- Orlando, FL (Orange County)
14. Rise Southern Biscuits Righteous Chicken
Winter Park residents are fortunate to have Rise Southern Biscuits Righteous Chicken. This spot boasts some of the most highly acclaimed biscuits in the Orlando area, the perfect base for their delicious, savory creations.
- Winter Park, FL (Orange County)
15. The Flying Biscuit Cafe
With multiple locations throughout Florida, The Flying Biscuit Cafe is a popular chain with a reputation for fluffy, satisfying biscuits. While it's not exclusively a biscuit place, they do them exceptionally well and pair them with various breakfast and lunch favorites. Locations include:
- Candler, FL (Marion County)
- Gainesville, FL (Alachua County)
- St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County)
- Tallahassee, FL (Leon County)
Let the Biscuit Exploration Begin
Florida offers a diverse and delicious landscape for finding amazing biscuits. Whether you're a purist seeking a simple, perfectly executed buttermilk biscuit or someone craving a modern take with indulgent toppings, there's something delicious for every biscuit lover in the Sunshine State.
