From Scratch Cafe

The mashed potatoes were sour as in bad, the liver and onions were bland and the mild wings were HOT not mild. The fried shrimp were great, won’t be a return visit though.

The portion size is like whoa! I’m real particular about my mac and cheese and greens (NOBODY comes close to mommas), but I couldn’t get what I wanted so I tried the mac and cheese. The mac n cheese and fried chicken had more of a garlicky taste; to me more Caribbean style than Southern soul food. I’ll try some other items though… nice big piece of cornbread mmmm…

Really great food, all of it made from scratch the slow long way.
Sometimes certain sides aren’t available because nothing they serve is processed crap that comes out of a can. Real food can take a little while, and it’s worth it.
Fish and shrimp were awesome, sweet potatoes very delicious. Chicken and Waffles were tasty. I would have preferred the waffle a little crispier, I think I’d specify that next time I order it; chicken and waffles with an extra crispy waffle.
Look forward to going back to try the shrimp and grits, and some fried seafood.
Heads up though, Location has changed. No longer on US1, they’ve moved over to the lot that WinnDixie is at: corner of Dixon and Clearlake I believe. Haven’t checked out their new place but look forward to it.

Smother pork chops were awesome! Rice with gravy is my new obsession and the Mac and cheese was delish! The meals are big enough for two. Great spot!

Sure, this place might be a little rough around the edges with their paper menus and styrofoam cups. You’re not going to find polished servers who you need to address as monsieur. What you will find is some of the tastiest food in the area.
While I was tempted to go hard core southern and get the oxtail or chitterlings, I went with something a bit more familiar in the fried pork chop and shrimp. Bursting with amazing flavor and having the perfect crunch, these had to have been the best I’ve ever eaten. My sides were mashed potatoes, green beans, and rice with gravy. I wasn’t as blown away with the sides but they were all good and grew on me more and more as I ate them. My other half got the smothered pork chops (see pic) with collard greens and mac n cheese. She was very happy with hers as well. I finished my appetite off with the peach cobbler.
Not a single bite disappointed on this visit. If you’re craving a delicious, down-​home meal and find yourself in Cocoa, skip the chains and give this place a shot.

Oh my Lord. Yes. This place is a gift from heaven. The only drawback was the wait-​it took around 45 minutes to get our order BUT it was worth it. We got chicken wings, — some super spicy for the husband and some plain for the kids — everyone said they were the best they’d ever had. I had shrimp and grits with cheese and it was very flavorful. It was very cheesy and the shrimp was grilled perfectly. I added candied yams and oh my they were so good. The Lima beans were good, the green beans were good — everything was good! It was a bit pricey and not something we’d do often — if we lived here that is — but wow. Wow! So good!

New location, same great food! The smothered pork chops were heaven. The chocolate cake was awesome Devin! Thanks y’all!

Well… I really wanted to love this place. But after my first visit today, sadly I can’t say that I do :(. It started when I called in to place a take-​out order, only to be put on hold for more than 2 minutes without anyone returning to the line. I then opted to go ahead into the restaurant to place my order. I placed my order as soon as I walked in which consisted of a shrimp & fish basket with fries and shrimp and grits along with two side orders of mac and cheese. The waitress told me it should be about 10 – 15 mins. 25+minutes later I finally walked out with my food. Mind you the restaurant is small about 5 tables and 3 had guests who had to wait long periods for their food as well and nobody came in while I waited for my order.
In any event, when I got to the car I tried the fries and they could have been cooked a little longer and the mac-​n-​cheese was not hot it was warm at best. The fried shrimp were very tasty! I had to wait until I got home to try the fish. Which had great flavor, but it wasn’t cooked all the way. The batter didn’t stick and you can tell by the edges of the fish (not batter) that it was mushy meaning needed to cook more. Major bummer. I’ll have to put it in the oven to finish cooking it.
My mom had the shrimp and grits which was flavorful and a hefty portion. A little salty for my taste. But overall tasty.
The cornbread-​not impressed.
The mac-​n-​cheese also had a garlic flavor to it. Not great but not bad.
Overall, I like to give small business a chance to redeem themselves so I will go back and may dine in (once the AC is fixed). I saw the plates for smothered pork chops, greens, rice and they all looked good. Heck maybe my next visit I’ll do the shrimp, greens and rice.

Excellent soul food, in huge portions. It literally took 3 meals for me to eat my dinner (and as a runner in marathon training, I’m pretty hungry)! Sweet tea is the kind my momma makes, a little tea with your sugar. Everything was not only tasty the first day, but just as good in leftovers. The prices are ridiculously cheap, especially considering the portion size. The only complaint I had was that the A/​C was broken; had I known that ahead of time, I’d have ordered my food to go.

Don’t be fooled by the modest facility, the food is down home delicious! Best shrimp & grits, catfish nuggets, and pork chops I’ve had since leaving SC! Large portions and reasonably priced.

Best fried chicken I’ve had in a while! The portions are huge, we ate on our leftovers for two days! Everything was great. If homecoming is what you’re craving, you won’t go wrong at From Scratch! My oldest daughter wants to go back to Cocoa Beach just to go eat here again!

Great food but please get the air conditioner fixed. It was broken three weeks ago when I was last here and now it’s still broken today. Sweating like a whore at confession doesn’t make for an enjoyable dining experience no matter how good the food is.

I had the smothered pork chop dinner, delicious. The house made yams were the star of the show. Fantastic. Warm and friendly service, true southern hospitality and the sweet potato pie was a great way to cap off a great dinner.

What comfort food is all about!
Just amazing is where I will start. Everything was perfectly seasoned, packed with flavor, and fresh as it can get. We both had the Smothered Pork Chop dinner on white rice. We chose the Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Collard Greens, and Corn Bread as sides. I have always thought that choosing mac ‘n’ cheese is a great way to see where the kitchen is at in the «care» department. The mac ‘n’ cheese was Stellar! It was warm, creamy, cheesy, yummy, and about a dozen other adjectives. Obviously from scratch and obviously done with that necessary «love» ingredient. Suffice to say it was a solid A+ The chops were absolutely FOB (fall off bone) tender, the rice, collards, and corn bread where all «from scratch» superior. Everything was perfectly seasoned too and the salt shaker was never touched once. Also there was so much that we filled a large «to-​go» box with what was left and that was at lunchtime! I can usually find some small nit-​noyd thing to gripe about but, not in this case. Honestly nothing. I will be going back a lot ona-​counta I want to try the deserts.

Unbelievable! FANTASTIC!
Best fried fish and shrimp you will ever have. OMG!
Didn’t know what to expect but it came so highly recommended by a LOCAL person.
They sure knew what good food is served at this place.

Soul food made from scratch!
Friendly staff, huge portions and excellent food, will be coming here for ever and ever.
Best Chicken Wings in Brevard!

Love the place! I feel like I am eating holiday meals! I have tried something new each time and have never been disappointed. The food is great! Your plate is full! The service is friendly! I FEEL HAPPY!

I had the baked chicken meal, and it was great. The chicken was moist, very flavorful, with a light browning crust on the skin of the chicken. I really enjoyed it and would get the same thing again. But the chicken and waffles are next on the list for me.

Southern style, home cooked, comfort food, soul food… what ever you call it this place is great. Went here for lunch with a few of my coworkers and we really enjoyed it. I got the chicken and waffles, mac and cheese, and collard greens.
This place is small but the food is big. The people serving it couldn’t have been nicer, and I hope they stay open because I will definitely be going again.