EVOLVE Business and Professional Magazine November 2018 | Page 27

Settling in to their hotel, visitors will begin to get a lay of the
land, searching for popular places to dine and among those is
Steve’s Famous Diner in Daytona Beach.
This family run business has been a staple for locals and
visitors since 1987, when the late Steve Mavronas established the
first location on the corner of Beville and Nova Road and started
building a rapport with his customers and the community. The
brand has expanded to include a second and third location, now
overseen by his oldest son Christos and daughter Larissa.
Starting out in the dish room,
Christos Mavronas learned the
family business from every angle,
and the psychology major knows
operating a successful business
takes more than just great food. A
welcoming atmosphere – decorated
by his wife Melissa Mavronas, an
interior designer, friendly staff,
exceptional service and a menu
Cristos Mavronas
filled with tantalizing recipes, have
made dining at his beachside location at 2011 N. Atlantic Ave.
a memorable experience. Returning visitors from the north and
Canada find the comfort food he offers a mainstay as they enjoy
their time here throughout the year.
“If you have
a good business
plan and you’re
good at taking care
of people, a lot of
people, then go for
it, take a chance. I
took a chance, my
father took a chance.
Steve’s Famous Diner
It’s hard work, it’s resilience, it’s
determination, timing and relationships with people,” Mavronas
said. “I know all my customers. You have to look them in the eye
when you put that plate down and say hey, trust me. They have to
trust you first and that took a long time.”
Three Locations: Steve’s Famous Diner
• Beville/Nova Road – 1584 S. Nova Road, Daytona
• Atlantic Ave – 2011 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
• Oak Hill – 741 US-1, Oak Hill, FL
Danielle Anderson, a resident of Palm Coast, Florida
has worked in the public relations and media
industry for a decade. Writing for high profile
publications across the state, Danielle started her
career as a news reporter for Flagler Broadcasting,
where she discovered her passion for telling the
stories of communities in Florida. Her love of
community extends to her non-profit work as the
Executive Director for the Friends of A1A Scenic &
Historic Coastal Byway and serving as the current
President of the Flagler County Republican Club.
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