Downwind Cafe

I realize the US is short staffed. I get it. But I have been here plenty of times during the pandemic when I lived in South Daytona and haven't had the issues I had today. I fly in here almost every weekend, as I recently moved to Melbourne now and find the convenience worth the trip. But I waited almost an hour for my breakfast to come. I ordered a pancake and coffee. Were they busy? Yes. The server was fine. But I feel if you're that short staffed, tell people before they sit. She told me it would be an extra couple minutes. Not her fault I'm assuming, but management needs to really make sure they know what is being said. Hell, bring out some biscuits to satisfy patiently waiting customers. Again, this place is convenient for pilots like myself who don't live here anymore, but still frequent the area. But, they really need to work on communicating so that we aren't waiting an hour for a pancake.

Great service, we were seated as soon as we walked in and served our drinks which for sweet tea was made great! Especially having peach tea too. Timing between our appetizers and lunch was well done and it all came out delicious! The plating was pretty too! I had just the basics of fried mozzarella and cheese pizza. While my fiancé had crab cakes which were loaded with fresh tasting crab and a mahi taco!