Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in Orlando: A regular’s guide to the city’s favorite pancake-and-omelet stop

If your crew wakes up craving pancakes the size of a dinner plate, you’re probably looking for Keke’s. The Florida-born brunch chain is everywhere around greater Orlando, and for good reason. The menu is broad enough to satisfy a table with a sweet tooth and a protein-first eater, portions are generous, and the hours hit the vacation rhythm. Every Orlando Keke’s I’ve visited opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 2:30 p.m. daily, and the brand states it is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. If you like to plan ahead, the location pages include a Join Waitlist button so you can add your name before you arrive.

Let’s talk real-world ordering and where each Orlando location fits into a day that might include theme parks, UCF, or the airport. I’ve included current prices pulled from Orlando location ordering pages so you can budget breakfast without guesswork.

Here’s what a regular orders at Keke’s, and why

My standing order is simple: a combo centered on griddle items and one savory side so the table can share. At the Doctor Phillips cafe near Restaurant Row, the Original Buttermilk Pancakes are listed at $11.49 for a stack of three. If you want variety, the 2 Pancake Combo runs around $16.29+ and lets you add eggs or a breakfast meat. On the same menu you’ll see the Florida Waffle topped with fresh strawberry, banana, and blueberry at $15.79, and a lineup of stuffed French toast variations that typically range from $12.79 to $14.79 depending on the filling.

That “sweet and savory share” approach keeps everyone happy and the tab in check. Add one savory anchor and split the sweetness. A good move is the 2 Egg Combo at about $10.99+ with home fries or grits and toast or English muffin, then let the table graze on a waffle or stuffed French toast. If you like a classic breakfast with some heft, the Cheese Steak Omelet shows up around $16.99+ and comes with home fries and toast. Sides run reasonable for Orlando: bacon is typically $5.99 for four pieces, and the house-seasoned home fries also price in at $5.99.

Coffee and soft drinks are straightforward. Expect brewed coffee, brewed iced tea, lemonade, or a fountain soda at about $3.99 in Orlando stores. Seasonal specialty coffees pop up too; in late September I’ve seen a Pumpkin Pie Coffee around $4.49. If you’re planning a late brunch, Keke’s serves the breakfast menu all day, and flips the switch to lunch after 10:30 a.m. so a table can mix pancakes with a chicken Caesar wrap, a cheeseburger, or an Italian chicken panini in the $12.99–$14.49 range.

Traveling with kids is refreshingly easy here. The Keke’s Kids section is labeled for ages 12 and under and includes a beverage. The “Favorites Combo” with a pancake, waffle, or French toast stick plus one scrambled egg and a piece of bacon typically lists at $8.99, and silver dollar pancakes land around $7.49. If your kiddo just wants fruit and yogurt, that cup is usually $7.99.

What does breakfast cost at Keke’s in Orlando?

If you’re budgeting a day around parks or a UCF campus visit, a realistic per-person range at Orlando Keke’s locations looks like this:

• Griddle favorite plus a side and drink: $18–$23 before tip. Example: Classic French Toast at $11.79, bacon at $5.99, and an iced tea at $3.99.
• Combo with meat and eggs plus coffee: $18–$21. Example: 1 Pancake Combo around $15.29+ and hot coffee at $3.99.
• Omelet plate, no drink: $15–$18. Example: Western Omelet about $15.99+, which includes home fries and toast.
• Kids meal with included beverage: $7–$9. Example: Kid’s Favorites Combo at $8.99.

These numbers come from current Orlando ordering pages like Doctor Phillips and Hunters Creek, which also note online ordering ends slightly before closing, usually around 2:10 p.m. If you want lunch items with your breakfast runs, plan for that 10:30 a.m. threshold when sandwiches and wraps become available. One more practical note if you like to share dessert-for-breakfast: the cinnamon roll pancakes show up as both a full plate at $14.49 and a small stack at $6.99, which is perfect for splitting as a mid-meal “wow” bite.

Which Keke’s is closest to where you’re staying?

Orlando has multiple Keke’s locations, and the best one for you is often the one that trims drive time and makes parking easy. All Keke’s cafes I’ve checked list hours as 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily, and most sit in plaza-style centers with free lot parking.

All of these serve the same core menu, so your choice comes down to convenience and crowd patterns. If you are headed to Universal, Doctor Phillips is the natural fit. UCF visitors and tournament families gravitate to Waterford Lakes. For airport pickups or drop-offs, Lake Nona’s Eagle Creek spot is the easy win.

Keke’s vs other Orlando brunch chains: when to pick which

Orlando has plenty of breakfast brands, and you’ll often see the same groups bouncing between them. The question isn’t “which is best” as much as “which fits your morning.” Here’s how I choose among three I use regularly in the metro area.

So when do I choose Keke’s over the others? If we want a reliable sweet-heavy breakfast at a clear price point, Keke’s wins. The menu reads like a greatest hits list, it’s consistent across Orlando, and sides like bacon at $5.99 and home fries at $5.99 make it easy to build a shareable spread. If I’m chasing something seasonal with a juice and maybe a patio, I’ll slide to First Watch. When brunch with a proper cocktail matters and we’re on the airport side of town, Another Broken Egg is an easy decision simply because it runs a full bar and opens at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays.

Is there a wait, and how do I time it?

Keke’s is a morning place at heart, which means the brunch rush is real, especially on Saturdays and Sundays from roughly 9:30 a.m. to noon. The chain helps you out with an online waitlist on each cafe’s page, and I’ve had the best results checking it while I’m parking. Getting your name on the list ten minutes before you walk in is often enough to turn a 30-minute stand-around into a 10-minute settle-in, especially at Doctor Phillips and Waterford Lakes.

If you’re heading to Universal, the best tactic is a true breakfast. Be in the door by 8:00–8:30 a.m., split a small sweet plate like the $6.99 cinnamon roll pancake stack, order a savory main for each person, and you’ll still be rolling to the gates as park entry builds. For airport days, use Lake Nona’s online ordering cutoff near 2:10 p.m. to time a pickup on the way to MCO. And if you brunch late, remember that lunch dishes go live after 10:30 a.m. so you can pair a panini at about $12.99–$13.99 with someone else’s waffle.

Key things to know before you go

• Hours across Orlando Keke’s cafes are consistent at 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. daily, with online ordering typically stopping around 2:10 p.m..
• Expect pancake and waffle plates to land between $11–$16 depending on toppings, omelets in the $15–$17 range, and sides like bacon and home fries at $5.99.
• Lunch items appear after 10:30 a.m., so a late brunch table can mix burgers, wraps, and salads with breakfast plates.
• Kids meals include a beverage and usually run $7–$9, with a “Favorites Combo” around $8.99.
• Use each cafe’s online waitlist to cut your weekend stand time. The Doctor Phillips and Waterford Lakes pages both support joining the queue before you arrive.
• Closest to Universal and International Drive: Doctor Phillips. Closest to UCF and Avalon Park: Waterford Lakes. Closest to MCO: Lake Nona/Eagle Creek.

Reader Q&A

Do all Keke’s locations in Orlando open early enough for rope drop at the parks?

Yes. Orlando-area Keke’s cafes post 7:00 a.m. opening times daily, and the brand lists closing at 2:30 p.m.. If you’re targeting Universal, the Doctor Phillips location is the most convenient for an early bite before you head to the gates.

How much should I budget for a typical Keke’s breakfast?

Using current Orlando ordering pages as a guide, a realistic range is $18–$23 per adult for a griddle plate, a side, and a drink. Examples include Classic French Toast at $11.79, a bacon side at $5.99, and a brewed drink at $3.99. Kids meals typically fall between $7 and $9 and include a beverage.

Can I mix breakfast and lunch items at the same table?

Yes. Breakfast runs all day, and Keke’s flips to lunch after 10:30 a.m.. That makes it easy to pair a stuffed French toast with someone else’s chicken Caesar wrap or cheeseburger in the $12.99–$14.49 range.

Is there an online waitlist, and does it help on weekends?

Each Orlando cafe’s page includes a Join Waitlist option. Using it just before you park routinely trims the weekend delay at busy stores like Doctor Phillips and Waterford Lakes, and you’ll still have the full menu, from pancakes to Eggs Benedict at around $15.29+, when you sit down.

If you want the shortest line, anchor your plan to the location closest to where you’re staying and get in by 8:30 a.m. For a brunch that leans sweet at a clear price point, Keke’s is the reliable pick. If the morning calls for a rotating seasonal special or a cocktail, First Watch and Another Broken Egg both sit nearby with similar hours.

Published: September 29, 2026 · Reviewed by the Visit Orlando editorial team