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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Cypress Inn Restaurant
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Based on 767 reviewsCypress Inn Restaurant in Cross City, Florida, is widely appreciated for its authentic Southern-style home cooking and welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm hospitality and the restaurant’s nostalgic, rustic charm, with distinctive "Pecky Cypress" wood paneling that pays homage to local history. The lunch buffet, available weekdays, is frequently praised for its variety, flavorful dishes, and reasonable pricing, making it an appealing choice for both locals and visitors. Customers often describe the space as quaint and full of character, embodying a genuine small-town dining experience. While most feedback emphasizes the quality and speed of service, some note that the food, while enjoyable and comforting, may not always exceed expectations. Overall, Cypress Inn stands out as a cherished local gem, celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, solid Southern fare, and friendly service that invites diners to savor a taste of traditional hospitality.
Stop. Go in. Sit down. Relax and enjoy. Don't hurry. Just be in this place, with these kind people. The food is so southern it was irresistible. We were peckish and intended to share meal, but instead we rolled out after sampling almost everything on the flavorful buffet. Such a nice surprise. Old. Quaint. Full of locals. Amazing. Stop reading and go fill your plate.
The Cypress Inn Restaurant, located at 15568 NW Highway 19 in Cross City, Florida, is renowned for its Southern-style home cooking and warm hospitality. Established in 1928, the restaurant features rustic decor with distinctive “Pecky Cypress” paneling, reflecting the area’s rich lumber history. Diners can enjoy a country-style lunch buffet from Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, which includes a fresh salad bar and a choice of two desserts. On Friday evenings, the restaurant offers a seafood buffet, featuring some of the best seafood in the South. Additionally, fresh steaks are cooked outside on an open pit, adding to the authentic dining experience. The Cypress Inn is praised for its homemade food and historic ambiance. The menu includes a variety of American and Southern dishes, with burgers and tater tots being popular choices. Breakfast options are also available, making it a versatile spot for any meal. Operating hours are from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, accommodating early risers and those seeking a hearty dinner. The restaurant offers takeout services and accepts credit cards, ensuring convenience for all guests. For more information or to stay updated on specials and events, you can visit their Facebook page.
Always a great experience when stopping by Cypress Inn Restaurant! Great food! Reasonable prices! Friendly folks! One of the last gems still around. They dont make places like this anymore! We were happy they were still open and still awesome!
Small town whole in the wall This place is the classic dive, you know. Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives loved the decor awesome. My first time eating here it was good but not great . Overall, give it a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 We got pancakes, breakfast sandwiches , and biscuits gravy over medium eggs bacon . However, this place is NO whole in the wall. Are you going ? Just how sure are you 50%, 75%, or ? Of going to heaven The Bible says: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after that the judgment. Hebrews 9: 27 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3: 3 Behold I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door. I will come in to him, and will sup with him and he with me. REVELATION 3:20 The word "sup" means relationship amazing. The God Heaven desires a relationship with YOU!! That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9
We stopped for lunch because I read a review that said "best fried chicken." The restaurant was very busy but there were two empty tables. My friends ordered from the menu and I got the buffet. It was fantastic and amazingly quick! I would happily eat here daily if I lived in the area. Will definitely be a destination point when in that area!!
Don’t let my four star rating keep you away from this ancient little building of southern awesomeness. The staff, the building and the food are all wonderful reasons to plan your trip around a visit to this century old Christ centered establishment. It does look a little rough on the exterior but once inside you’ll enjoy a clean front end with fresh smiles and enough pecky cypress to panel NASA’s VAB! (Maybe I overstated that one, LOL) My wife was hungry for a really good burger, which they promised and boy, did they deliver... It was mouth-watering smash-burger perfection! I couldn’t resist the southern buffet that was still fresh at the end of the night with a light, crisp coating on the fried chicken and pork chops, flavorful southern sides and almost gooey chocolate sheet cake for desert.
Staff is super friendly and the little buffet was amazing! If we ever come through this way again we will definitely stop in again
Excellent home style food from their burgers to their Friday night seafood!! The best friendly service!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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