It's a simple, family owned restaurant like those that used to grace the Main streets of every little town in the U.S. before the big chains invaded. The waitress calls you "Hon," and the coffee comes before you can even sit down. The menu has every conceivable breakfast dish, from waffles and pancakes to oatmeal and omelets — straightforward and cheap, cheap, cheap. Order the breakfast special: scrambled eggs, grits, bacon and toast for $3.99. Wash it down with a 99-cent, bottomless cup of coffee. Leave with a smile.
Iris' Family Restaurant, 234 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, 727-734-0779.
