After Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch, billionaire Jeff Bezos ate at Florida diner

Best way to celebrate a new endeavor in space? How about some breakfast?

With the maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket at 2:03 a.m. Thursday, Brevard residents were on the lookout for Blue Origin owner, billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Not only did he travel to Brevard to witness this mighty rocket's first flight, but he also took the opportunity to stop by the Country Cookin' Diner in Port St. John.

According to posts on social media, Bezos enjoyed pancakes and French toast with his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, and crew on Thursday after New Glenn's successful launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Who is billionaire Jeff Bezos? What companies does Jeff Bezos own?

Jeff Bezos is the creator of Amazon and also owns Blue Origin.

Blue Origin has a facility located on the Space Coast, which can be seen from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. New Glenn launched from Space Launch Complex 36, which Blue Origin has invested more than $1 billion to reconstruct.

For many years, Bezos has been featured on numerous lists of the world's wealthiest individuals.

More: Blue Origin video of the drone ship Jacklyn docked at Port Canaveral in Florida

Where is Country Cookin' Diner in Port St. John, Florida?

Located at 704 West Ave. in Port St. John, Country Cookin' Diner has been serving diners home-style meals since 2009. In addition to its Port St. John location, they also own two other establishments in Rockledge and Cocoa.

Amber Olesen is FLORIDA TODAY's food and dining reporter. Reach her at aolesen@floridatoday.com.

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