Colonial Room Restaurant - Sanford, Florida

Al David

This is your quintessential American diner with scrumptious food, excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere at very fair prices. I were just looking for a quick bite to eat on a Saturday morning and ordered the standard scrambled eggs with biscuit and home fries, french toast and coffee. Everything was fresh, perfectly cooked and delicious. The french toast was warm, fluffy and we just devoured it. Even if you're just looking for a cup of coffee I highly recommend this place - it was great. The service was exceptional as well. Even though it was busy, we were seated right away and attended to in a very friendly and timely manner. It took about 5 minutes from the time we sat to the time our food was served.

Lizzi Todd

I had the pleasure of dining at The Colonial Room, and it was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. Our host was so welcoming and went above and beyond to make us feel right at home.

The food was nothing short of delicious! The biscuits and gravy were a standout—fluffy, buttery biscuits smothered in a rich, creamy gravy that was simply divine. But the real highlight for me was Michelle’s Chicken Salad Croissant. It was hands down my favorite dish, with perfectly seasoned chicken salad and a light, flaky croissant that paired together beautifully.

Overall, the combination of amazing food, excellent service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere made for an unforgettable dining experience. I can’t recommend The Colonial Room enough—definitely a must-visit!

AnneMarie Sargent

This is a good place for breakfast. Not great but good. It’s very popular on weekends. The country fried steak was very good and crispy. The flavor was odd but the gravy was good. I would have liked more gravy. The sunny side eggs were a little under done but the tomatoes were very tasty. All in all not bad but I wouldn’t say this is my favorite place for breakfast.

Ben Strait

What a blessing to get to have our very own family owned family style small town diner!

From the time you walk in, they treat you like family and the small talk between tables is so welcoming! The food is classic home made diner food…made from scratch starting with fresh cracked eggs not that premade liquid or powder stuff! The owner and her staff treat everyone so sweet and always have a look kind hello for everyone!

We raised our kids here, bring our friends here and it’s a Sanford Classic is what Colonial Room is! The food is great, prices are fair and they simply don’t make down home diners like this anymore. I mean after a great meal we love taking a lap around downtown Sanford, over to the water or on Saturday mornings we enjoy the local farmers market….

Eileen Crovo

This is such a great time of the year for a family owned restaurant.Colonial Room has such a warm and friendly atmosphere.Michelle is such a wonderful and devoted owner. It shows with the quality of food that is served I had my family visit from South Florida and they said they wished they lived closer. Awesome Biscuits and Gravy, Omelettes were delicious,Pancakes ,French Toast. I could go on and on .But it really doesn’t matter which time of the year it is.They are opened year round and just awesome.

Brittany T

This is your good ol' mom & pop country diner. It will remind you of Grandma. Food is good and service is friendly. It is a good choice for breakfast or lunch and supports small business. Make sure you don't forget your Sweet Tea, and this is the South- don't contaminate it with lemon!

Blaine Bugaski

I regret not writing this review sooner, but soon after moving to the area, we decided to try the Colonial about six months ago in early June of 2024. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The restaurant closes daily at 2:00 PM, which we didn’t realize at the time. We arrived about 10 minutes before closing and were seated without being informed of their hours.

The server, while technically doing her job, was passively aggressive throughout the interaction. Not once were we politely informed that the restaurant was closing soon, which would have allowed us to adjust our plans accordingly. Our party of five placed our orders, and the meals were served promptly. However, shortly after, when we requested drink refills, we were told, “You should get them to go.” This was the first and only time they informed us that the restaurant was closing.

While I fully acknowledge that we made an honest mistake by arriving so close to closing, the lack of clear communication from the staff was inexcusable. A simple heads-up when we walked in would have avoided the entire situation. Instead, it felt like they prioritized taking our money over providing a positive dining experience. This mishandling turned what should have been an enjoyable family meal into an unpleasant encounter.

Professionalism and basic courtesy go a long way in the service industry, and unfortunately, this experience fell far short. We will not be returning.

Aura Lynn

Love this place! The half waffle with 2 eggs, and bacon is amazing. Waffle is crisp on the Outside. Eggs were perfectly cooked. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. The Old country store is an added bonus. We got some awesome apple butter and frog jam to take home. They have a great lunch menu too!