The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.
Save this list in Chef AmazingGet: Fried shrimp and a cup of Minorcan chowder
Fried shrimp since 1965, and a past Great Chowder Debate winner. Expect: Usually out the door, reports of up to 2 hours. Beat it: Go early, before the dinner rush, staff call names as tables open, so the wait moves faster than it looks.
Also on the list: The best Minorcan clam chowder in St. Augustine.
Get: Baked beef empanada
Baked empanadas that went viral on TikTok and Instagram, three trays can go in under an hour. Expect: Short, but trays sell out on busy days. Beat it: Come soon after it opens at 10am.
Get: A slice
The St. George Street slice counter that draws a theme-park-length weekend line. Expect: Long on Saturday afternoons. Beat it: Go on a weekday or before noon, cash only per reviews.
Get: Anything on the housemade sourdough
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026, breakfast and lunch only. Expect: A few minutes on a weekend, per a recent review. Beat it: Arrive before 10am on weekends, closed Mondays.
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