The Sunrise at the Moon Hut — Restaurant in Cape Canaveral

Indulge me in a bit of a history lesson. The original Moon Hut opened in 1958 (home of the Moon Burger complete with an olive on a toothpick representing Sputnik) and was the go-to diner at the Cape for astronauts and NASA engineers, literally scribbling equations on napkins, equations that eventually put man on the moon. Walter Kronkite famously interviewed Apollo astronauts here, and astronauts through the Space Shuttle era added their mission patches to the impromptu museum in the back. Today, after 2 failed experiments to revive the diner, the Space Coast institution Sunrise Diner (formally on 520, just W of A1A) has taken helm. The decor still has the wacky space vibe of the previous attempts to remodel, and the Auxiliary Room still preserves part of the original Moon Hut, but the service is much-improved and the menu has been updated to reflect Sunrise Diner's favs. This is a crowded space (with the incomparable Southern Charm just to the N and local-fav Joanne's Beachside just to the S), but Sunrise at the Moon Hut may get a spot in...

It’s been over 30 years since I last stepped into the old MoonHut, and I can’t tell you how excited I am that Sunrise Diner has brought this iconic Cape Canaveral spot back to life! The atmosphere still has that classic diner charm with a fresh, welcoming energy.

I ordered the Fried Green Tomato Benedict, and it was absolutely divine! The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, the house battered fried green tomatoes were crisp and flavorful, and the home potatoes were fresh and delicious. My mom had the Huevos Rancheros and loved every bite, and my daughter enjoyed a true diner classic, french toast with bacon and hashbrown. All perfectly done.

Our server Renee was amazing, so patient and kind while we took our time deciding what to order. Demetri, the owner, was walking around greeting tables, which made the experience feel even more personal and genuine.

I’m beyond grateful to see this nostalgic spot thriving again with the Sunrise Diner! Thank you, Demetri, for keeping a cherished piece of Cape Canaveral...

It’s been over 30 years since I last stepped into the old MoonHut, and I can’t tell you how excited I am that Sunrise Diner has brought this iconic Cape Canaveral spot back to life! The atmosphere still has that classic diner charm with a fresh, welcoming energy.

I ordered the Fried Green Tomato Benedict, and it was absolutely divine! The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, the house battered fried green tomatoes were crisp and flavorful, and the home potatoes were fresh and delicious. My mom had the Huevos Rancheros and loved every bite, and my daughter enjoyed a true diner classic, french toast with bacon and hashbrown. All perfectly done.

Our server Renee was amazing, so patient and kind while we took our time deciding what to order. Demetri, the owner, was walking around greeting tables, which made the experience feel even more personal and genuine.

I’m beyond grateful to see this nostalgic spot thriving again with the Sunrise Diner! Thank you, Demetri, for keeping a cherished piece of Cape Canaveral...