Services
Updated On: 1/4/2012 2:58:26 PM

BASE COMMISSARY
1225 S. Patrick Drive
(321) 494-2517
Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday through Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Save an average of 30 percent of your hardearned dollars when shopping for groceries at the Patrick commissary. In-store store services and specialties include plants, a bakery, a deli, fresh sandwiches to go and sushi. Check the store's Savings Aisle for even deeper discounts on a changing selection of items. Gift cards to the commissary are now available for purchase in $25 and $50 denominations. Guests and visitors are allowed in the commissary, but only authorized purchasers with ID are allowed to shop.
BASE EXCHANGE
Building 1364
(321) 799-1300
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From a haircut to hot subs, glasses to taxes, the Main Base Exchange provides all the services you need in a one-stop shopping location. The Exchange shop itself sells a wide range of items, including clothes, jewelry, home electronics, sporting goods, health care products and more. Check-cashing and money orders are available, as well as fax and copy services. A food court and adjacent fast-food options make sure you don't shop on an empty stomach.
BASE LIBRARY
Building 722
(321) 494-6881
Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and federal holidays
Today's library isn't limited to books to expand your mind. Beyond a wealth of non-fiction and fiction, the library offers bestsellers in print, audio or downloadable formats for adults and children; movies and other programs on DVD and Blu-ray; games for Wii, PlayStation and Xbox; a Spanish language collection; and so much more. Computer services include highspeed Internet access, Wi-Fi connection and workstations with Microsoft Office software. Make copies or send and receive faxes as well as tap into a variety of electronic databases, including Encyclopedia Britannica, online courses and periodicals, Rosetta Stone instruction and more. Staff members are eager to help with college and home-school support, interlibrary loan requests and many other needs.
BASE THEATER
Building 431
(321) 494-2057
Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
Get your ticket to one of the best entertainment values around. The spacious, 700-seat theater, which includes a concessions bar, shows recently released movies on weekend evenings. Call the theater for film details. In addition to showing movies, the theater is also used for commander's calls, change of command ceremonies, base meetings and briefings and other blockbuster events.
EXPRESS/GAS
Building 1360
(321) 494-6686
Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fill up your gas tank at this conveniently located station.
FOOD SERVICES
Riverside Dining
Building 350
(321) 494-4248
Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Breakfast: 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. on weekends; Grab-n-Go items available from open until close.
Delicious, healthy food and convenient meals are one in the same at the Riverside Dining facility. Open to all active-duty enlisted personnel and members who are on TDY orders, the dining hall has a panoramic view of the Banana River, making it a perfect spot to gather and relax. Though specific menu items change daily, Riverside always offers a large selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. Express salads, soup and potatoes complement burgers and sandwiches. Mediterranean options include a variety of pizzas, calzones, garlic bread and salads. Plus, the HotZone and evening spotlight always have a main course for all tastes. Whatever your meal, you can always choose a sweet ending with a variety of pies, cakes and other desserts. Be sure to sign up for the Café Rewards club and receive emailed discounts, birthday treats and alerts about special promotions.
The Tides Collocated Club
Building 967
(321) 494-4012
Office: Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brunch: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; lunch: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner: Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. (bar is open during dinner hours); social hour: Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; closed on federal holidays
For a special dining and socializing experience, look no further than the Tides Club. The club's beachfront deck and oceanview rooms make it the perfect spot for regular meals and special events. An officer's club is inside the Blockhouse, while enlisted members have their own lounge, Sharkey's Pub. A full catering service can provide anything from hamburgers to filet mignon for groups of 25 to 250, making the facility and its large ballroom a great option for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, promotions or other celebrations. Added amenities include an outdoor tiki bar, restrooms and showers, and entertainment programs including volleyball tournaments, live music, DJs and more. Membership in the club is available to active-duty officers and enlisted, retired, DoD civilians and their family remembers. The club enforces a strict dress code for entry.
Manatee Cove Golf Course Café
Building 1500
(321) 494-GOLF
Daily: breakfast, 7 to 8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bar service, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Whether you're hitting the links or just plain hungry, the café at Manatee Cove Golf Course has a variety of selections to satisfy. Start the day with options including breakfast burritos, eggs and bacon, fruit cups, pancakes and more. Lunchtime brings out the burgers, hot dogs, wings, wraps and stacked sandwiches. Dive into the café's salads, soups or hearty chili. Lipsmacking sides include fries, homemade kettle chips and pretzels. Coffee, tea and fountain drinks make a perfect pair with any plate.
Rocket Lanes 10 Pin Café Snack Bar
Building 732
(321) 494-2957
Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 1 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; closed Monday; open federal holidays as posted
Don't roll gutter balls on an empty gut. Check out the alley's snack bar for tasty options that can also be made as call-in orders. Appetizers include fries, onion rings, pulled pork nachos, spicy wings and more. Bowl over bigger hungers with the café's selection of burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs with toppings. Coffee, tea and fountain drinks wash it all down so you can knock down extra pins.
Burger King
Building 1369
(321) 494-6158
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday
When you're craving a Whopper or fries, this fast-food chain is close to the Base Exchange.
HERTZ CAR RENTAL
Building 720
(321) 783-7771
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Whether you're hitting the blacktop for an exciting road trip, want a minivan to take visitors for a spin or need a vehicle while yours is being repaired, Hertz provides convenient on-base service.
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