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Founder, Helen Broome

Our success is attributed to the many outstanding employees that work with us and our loyal customers to whom we are very grateful.

Country Cookin Diner is family owned and operated by Jim and Debby Broome. Our family started in 1985 with the opening of Kountry Kitchen in Merritt Island by Helen Broome. Debby started working at Kountry Kitchen in 1986 as a server and eventually worked her way into management.

After 16 years and countless meals Helen decided to retire and sold the restaurant. After working at Kountry Kitchen for 15 years Debby opened Country Cookin' Diner in 2001. This small 46-seat diner in Cocoa was envisioned as being a business Debby with a couple of employees could operate easily.

That wasn't the case, the diner took off and several employees were added and eventually Jim joined the business full time. With the success of the Cocoa location Jim and Debby opened a second location in 2009. An 86-seat diner located in Port St. John...

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Our Patrons Are Raving!

Deanna Mapes

"This place just relocated a few doors down less than a week ago. The restaurant's decor is pleasing to the eye, the food is delicious and served up quick. Coffee is hot, too. Very friendly staff. Come with an appetite, cause 'you are gonna be fed!'"

Heather Armstrong

"Bigger and better than ever! Great new and beautiful space right next to the original. Same good food and same friendly atmosphere and people! Parking: Tons of spots to park in the plaza. Kid-friendliness: Always great to kids and lots of options."

Kendal Planas

"Staff was so pleasant and sweet! The business is located in a nice Publix plaza. The sausage egg and cheese biscuit was delicious! As we’re the home fries. Very good service and food. I would definitely return."

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