I visited the 'best cheap eats' spot in Florida. My $10 breakfast was so good I'd drive 7 hours to get it again.

Terri PetersJun 18, 2024, 03:53 IST

As a food writer who travels a lot, Yelpers never steer me wrong for restaurant recommendations. Eating at Gypsea Crepes was no exception. Terri Peters

Yelp listed Gypsea Crepes in Panama City Beach as the "best cheap eats" in Florida last year.
I recently visited Gypsea Crepes and was blown away by both the crepes and the crowds.

According to Yelp's 2023 report, the "best cheap eats" in Florida come from Gypsea Crepes, a restaurant located in a beachside strip mall in Panama City Beach (PCB).

To find the "best cheap eats," Yelp studied all single-dollar-sign restaurants in every US state and ranked them based on criteria like total volume and number of reviews.

Here's what it was like to visit Florida's "best cheap eats" winner, Gypsea Crepes — and why I'd make the long trip back to the panhandle to do it again.

Gypsea Crepes is a surf-style eatery located in a strip mall.

On a recent weekend in the charming beach town, I visited Gypsea Crepes.Terri Peters

The family-owned eatery was packed with tourists and locals when I visited.

After trying the crepes, it's easy to understand why Gypsea Crepes was so crowded. Terri Peters

I saw sweet and savory crepes on the Gypsea Crepes menu.

Gypsea Crepes has sweet and savory options. Terri Peters

My $9 sweet breakfast crepe was full of peanut butter, berries, and whipped cream.

I tried a $9 sweet crepe. Terri Peters

The prices seem to have gone up in recent years, but my breakfast was totally worth it.

Gypsea Crepes is owned by a family.Terri Peters

I'd make the long trip back across the state for more Gypsea Crepes.

I live in Central Florida in another tiny beach town located along the Atlantic Ocean, so I'm no stranger to quaint beachside eateries. Terri Peters

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