The Tiny Turtle restaurant at 249 Minutemen Causeway in Cocoa Beach reopened July 3 after a fire on May 29 forced it to close temporarily. The Caribbean-inspired eatery now serves breakfast daily until 11 a.m. and offers weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Operating hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fire damaged parts of the building but did not destroy the restaurant’s kitchen or storage areas, according to owner Steve Martinez. Repairs took about six weeks to complete. Martinez said the restaurant will continue its menu of tacos, bowls, and fusion dishes that have drawn regulars since it opened in 2018. The fire also affected the neighboring Junk Food Bakery, which closed for three days but has since reopened. The Tiny Turtle’s reopening comes as Cocoa Beach’s downtown area sees increased foot traffic after a summer of construction delays. Martinez said the restaurant plans to host a soft reopening event next week to thank customers. The fire was reported at 10:47 p.m. on May 29 by a passerby who saw smoke coming from the building’s back entrance. Firefighters contained the blaze within 20 minutes, though the cause remains under investigation. The restaurant’s insurance covers the repairs, and no one was injured in the incident. The Tiny Turtle’s website and social media pages have been updated with the new hours and reopening details. Regulars can expect the same menu items, though some specialty dishes may take longer to restock. The restaurant’s reopening follows a similar pattern in 2020 when it briefly closed during the pandemic but quickly returned to full operations.