A Short History of Floyd's Diner

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Mike and Judi Kearney moved to High Springs after Mike retired from his microelectronics business.  An "A" type personality, Mike was not content to sit still and decided to open a restaurant.  In the tradition of his family in Northern Ireland, he had previously opened an Irish Pub.  The Old Brogue, located in Virginia, has continued in his family for twenty years.  However, Mike felt a more traditional-type venture was in order for High Springs.  He solicited the commitment of Tara McDermott, one of his pub managers, as a partner and General Manager.  Tara persuaded a colleague from Boston, Carol Doherty, to join the venture as a partner and Executive Chef.  The start up team was in place.

After nine months of frenetic activity, Floyd's Diner was born.  Delivered from the Ormond Beach manufacturing facility on five tractor trailers the diner was set in place atop a prepared basement foundation.  Floyd's was scheduled to open on September 25th, 2001 but first the staff had to be trained.  The partners decided to do this through a series of parties where local friends, business people, and relatives were treated to a full menu prepared and served by the trainees.  Floyd's is proud to say that they are now serving approximately 15,000 individually prepared meals each month.  

Floyd's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.  They have a full liquor license and offer daily food and beverage specials.  Local response has been overwhelmingly positive and our reputation for fine food, cheerful service, and reasonable prices continues to spread.  Check our menu pages for hours and extensive breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.  The jukebox is free and offers selections from the 50's through the 90's.  We also offer seating in our outdoor patio during good weather.

Come visit Ristorante Deneno, part of Floyd's family of restaurants located in downtown Alachua.  We all look forward to greeting you at one of our restaurants in the very near future.  

In keeping with the Florida's Clean Air Act, Floyd's is a non-smoking venue.

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