Cruisin Café logoCruisin CaféEst. 1997
Cruisin Café restaurant, bar and grill lit up in the evening at Main Street and Atlantic Avenue, steps from Daytona Beach

Cruisin' Daytona Beach Since 1997

Dine in a Real Race Car at Daytona Beach's Motorsports Restaurant

Motorsport Museum · Restaurant · Bar & Grill

Big burgers, Florida favorites, games, karaoke and decades of racing history—just steps from the beach.

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Closed · Opens today at 12 PMThu–Sun: 12 PM – 12 AM · Mon–Wed: Private events by reservation2 S. Atlantic Ave.

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The Cruisin' Experience · Since 1997

More Than a Meal—It's a Daytona Experience

A family restaurant, bar and grill on Main Street, steps from Daytona Beach and the Boardwalk. Inside our 11,500 sq. ft. café, over a million dollars of original racing and Harley-Davidson memorabilia fills the walls, panels from winning race cars hang from the ceiling, and the roof of Richard Petty's car crowns his tribute corner.

Neon Cruisin Café sign inside a light-up race car outline surrounded by champion racing helmets

Dine in a Real Race Car

Eat in the Jeff Gordon or Dale Jarrett stock car booths, under a Dale Earnhardt Winston Cup car mounted above our entrance.

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Danny and Gilbert with Tim Flock

Dine With the Legends

Motorsport legends and celebrities have filled our walls for decades. See who's dined with us.

The Celebrity Wall
Arcade and driving games under neon signs in the Cruisin Café game room

Games, Events & Family Fun

Karaoke nights, motorsport weekends and a game room keep the fun rolling.

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Signature Food

Start Your Engines

Some of the best burgers near Daytona Beach—big, juicy and named after famous tracks, plus wings, nachos and Florida favorites.

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  • Daytona Burger topped with peppers, pepperoni and melted provolone

    Daytona

    $20

    ½ lb burger topped with peppers, pepperoni and provolone. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • Talladega triple burger with bacon, cheddar, provolone and Swiss

    Talladega

    $28

    1½ lb burger piled high with bacon, cheddar, provolone and Swiss. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • Dover Double burger with bacon, provolone and American cheese

    Dover Double

    $24

    1 lb burger piled high with bacon, provolone and American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onions and fries.

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  • Richmond burger with bacon and a fried egg

    Richmond

    $20

    ½ lb burger topped with American cheese, bacon and a fried egg. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • Vegas burger with homemade mac & cheese and bacon

    Vegas

    $20

    ½ lb burger topped with American cheese, bacon and our homemade mac & cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • Texas burger topped with Swiss cheese and grilled mushrooms

    Texas

    $20

    ½ lb burger topped with Swiss and grilled mushrooms. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • California burger topped with pepper jack cheese and jalapeños

    California

    $20

    ½ lb burger topped with pepper jack cheese and hot jalapeños. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and fries.

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  • Golden fried gator tail bites with peppers in the Cruisin Café kitchen

    Tail Gator – Gator Tail

    $16

    Bite back! Delectable pieces of real Florida gator tail, hand breaded and fried golden brown. Served with Cruisin's special gator sauce.

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  • Grand Stand Nachos piled high with cheese, tomatoes, olives and jalapeños

    Grand Stand Nachos

    $20

    Whether you share 'em or make them a meal, our nachos are king of the pile-up. Homemade chili, lettuce, diced onions, tomatoes, black olives, nacho cheese and sliced jalapeños. Sour cream available upon request.

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Celebrity Wall

See Who's Dined With Us

Motorsport legends have stopped by Cruisin' Café for decades—and many signed our ceiling tiles.

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  • The King of NASCAR Racing Mr. Richard Petty with Danny at a local event. 1964,1966,1971,1973,1974 and 1979 Daytona 500 winner.
  • Gilbert and Jeff Gordon signing a tile, next time you are in Cruisin look up!
  • Cale Yarborough, winner of the 1968, 1977, 1983 and 1984 Daytona 500 races.
  • Danny with Bobby Allison winner of the 1978, 1982 and 1988 Daytona 500 races.

Events & Entertainment

What's Happening at Cruisin'

  • Fireworks over the Cruisin Café building at night

    New Year's Eve — 30th Anniversary Celebration

    December 31, 2026

    Ring in 2027 and celebrate 30 years of Cruisin' Café with us. Thank you, Daytona!

  • Cruisin Café exterior at Main Street and Atlantic Avenue in daylight

    Motorsport Weekend Gatherings

    Rolex 24 - January 28-31, 2027

    The gateway to Main Street fills up fast on motorsport weekends. Fans, food and full throttle.

  • Bikers and crowds outside Cruisin Café on Main Street during Bike Week

    Bike Week

    March 5–14, 2027

    Main Street rumbles and our corner is the place to be. Cold drinks, big burgers and rear-lot parking.

  • Guests singing karaoke under the neon DJ booth at Cruisin Café

    Karaoke Nights

    Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    8 P.M

    Grab the mic under the checkered lights. Families welcome early, big energy all night.

Upcoming Events

  • New Year's Eve — Cruisin' Café 30th Anniversary

    December 31, 2026

  • Rolex 24 At DAYTONA

    January 28–31, 2027

  • DAYTONA 500

    February 21, 2027

  • Daytona Bike Week

    March 5–14, 2027

  • NCA & NDA College Cheer Championship

    April 8–10, 2027

  • Jeep Beach

    April 16–25, 2027

  • 4th of July

    July 4, 2027

  • Biketoberfest®

    October 2027 — dates TBA

Request an Event

Planning a birthday, motorsport-weekend meetup or private gathering? Send us the details and we'll get back to you.

Private events available Mon–Wed; weekend requests are subject to availability.

What Guests Say

Loved by Daytona Since 1997

  • ★★★★★

    "Best bar in Daytona! We had great food, danced, sang karaoke and played pool. Awesome night can't wait to be back."

    Ruchi Dattani

    Google — 5 stars

  • ★★★★★

    "We had a great time. The KJ and the bartender were great! It's a great atmosphere and the drinks and food are great. Highly recommend for a good time close to the beach!"

    Lindsay Koons

    Google — 5 stars

  • ★★★★★

    "Absolutely fantastic experience! Tina was an absolute doll who provided immaculate service. Food was great, and I would recommend to anyone in the area."

    Joshua W.

    Tripadvisor — 5 stars

Groups & Parties

Bring Your Crew

From birthdays to motorsport-weekend meetups, we'll get your whole team to the table. Monday through Wednesday are available for private events, and buses are welcome with parking in our back lot.

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Cold draft beer in a Cruisin Café pint glass on the bar
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Family gatherings
  • Motorsport-weekend groups
  • Tour groups
  • Business gatherings
  • Private events

Find Us

2 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Free parking in our back lot · Buses welcome

Closed · Opens today at 12 PMGPS: 29.2289, -81.0100

  • Thursday – Sunday — 12 PM – 12 AM
  • Monday – Wednesday — Private events by reservation

Coming from I-95: Take Exit 261 (US-92 / International Speedway Blvd) east toward the beach. Cross the river, turn left onto A1A (Atlantic Ave) and drive north to Main Street. We're on the southwest corner—parking is in our back lot.

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Ready to Cruise In?

Make Cruisin' Café part of your Daytona Beach experience.

2 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118

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