My significant other found this little gem on the way to see the capybara's next door after reading all the crazy good reviews for Buena Onda Café. Seeing a 4.9 rating honestly made me pretty skeptical becuase usually places that hyped never live up to it. But wow... this one actually did. I'm pretty sure my 5 stars are gonna help push this place to a full 5.0 The design itself is cute but not exactly perfection, and the checkout line process could definetly be smoother during busy times. BUT the food... thats where this place absolutley shines. The Arepas Special with the corn pancakes filled with eggs, avocado and tomatoes was an absolute BEAST. Fresh, flavorful and super satisfying. Then the Avocado Toast with the sweet pumkin pieces just blew the rest of our taste buds out the window. Such a weird combo on paper but somehow worked sooo good. And finishing it all with a Cafe con Leche and a blueberry scone just put the final dot on this breakfast experiance. It honestly didnt feel like "just breakfast" it felt like an experiance you remember later. Big shoutout to Huhny for a human she is! She absolutley knocked it outta the ballpark with recommendations, brought everything fast to the table, and you could really feel the passion and positive energy she delivered Thank you team, we'll 100% be back next time we visit your cool town St. Augustine. read more

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This place is where the Present Moment café was, which was my favorite spot to get vegetarian. It does not have the same vibes unfortunately. There was a customer with a dog, which someone came over and pet. They stopped petting it and it barked LOUDLY, scaring me. I hurriedly finished my food (which I had found a hair in the potatoes as I was finishing up) because at this point it's obviously not a service dog and was still allowed in a restaurant. As I was leaving it barked again, very loudly. This coupled with some of the conversations I heard while eating has sealed the decision to not return. Still on the hunt for a peaceful place where I can enjoy a meal. read more

Great service, fresh food, robust coffee, smiling faces... love this gem for breakfast. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Mushroom burger in a wrap! Yumm the best. - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

A unique little breakfast spot offering both vegan and non-vegan options, coffee and pastries. Love that there was parking in the back and how the overall vibes were incredibly warm/ positive. The staff were super helpful since it was our first time, explaining the menu, options and provided recommendations. I ordered a vanilla latte iced w/ almond milk and the mushroom tostadas (which was a special) The vanilla latte was very good, creamy/ smooth vanilla taste. The mushroom tostadas were probably the best tostadas i've ever had. They were so flavorful and fresh I ate my whole plate. Definitely a must try if you're from or in the area. read more

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I would not recommend if you have a gluten sensitivity or celiac. I have celiac and asked the person taking my order if they could accommodate a gluten allergy and prepare my food separately from anything that has gluten. She sounded stressed or irritated and shortly replied yes. It felt like I wasn't taken seriously for my dietary needs. Looking back, I see I should have asked more follow-up questions to be sure, but unfortunately I did end up getting sick shortly after eating. I'm not sure if there was cross contamination or if I possibly received regular bread, but my reaction was more severe than I usually experience these days, so I suspect there was a decent amount of gluten exposure. I was disappointed with the customer service and regret not inquiring further on my part. For everyone else without gluten sensitivities, it's a really cute cafe with good food. The customer service wasn't great in my experience, but that was only with one person. read more

I just realized I ordered the same thing from 2 years ago today it was EXCELLENT!! I also ordered a chai collagen latte with coconut milk that was so creamy and spiced to perfection it was so good best chai in town! Inside is pleasant, calm, and chill. Service was AWESOMEEEEE the girls were sweet and very kid friendly. That's always a win for me. My little felt it too she picked some flowers and one of the girls placed them in a cup with water and she had directions to give them to the girl with the blue dress. It was sweet. I love spreading love wherever we go! read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Tostada con huevos - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Breakfast burrito with sweet potato was fire but something easy missing like it shoulda included some fries but fine read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Breakfast burrito - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Oh my gosh! Just happened to find this incredible find! We ordered the veggie burger and my wife had a salad. The salad was gluten free and had an outstanding toasted sesame dressing. It was awesome!! The veggie burger came with a small salad and they were outstanding too. A little messy, but sooooo worth it The flavors were outstanding!! Go there!! read more

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Amazing food and drinks, staff was very kind, chill setting around beautiful st augustine

Very good breakfast burrito. Extra buttery flavor and plenty of sweet potato. Over-medium eggs so not super messy. Filling. The spicy romesco sauce could have some more kick, or maybe a second hotter sauce could be added to the sides. They used to have a nice faux-sausage mixed in but this is the new recipe. Only non-vegetarians actually care about meat-tasting substitutes. So it really just depends on who they're catering to. Same price as 4 years ago, so, with that trade off, I don't really miss the fake-meat crumbles. The rest of the menu is very nice and creative, as it's a veg/vegan cafe. But the burrito or the taco plate is where it's at. Cappuccino is fairly good, but maybe I'd be more impressed with one of their bespoke recipes. Nice service. A couple of ladies working the bar and a chef in the back. Clean place. Cozy and comfortable. But they should double check the table layout and the seats. The 2-top I picked out was right on a crack between cushions on the bench. So the only way to get comfortable was to slide the table a foot to the right or a foot to the left, crowding out the neighboring tables. Cappuccino, Breakfast Burrito, 20% tip, and tax came to 19.70. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Breakfast Burrito and Cappuccino - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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1st time here and it was AMAZING! We got the mushroom melt and with vegan cheddar and the banh mi sandwich with tempeh. Both were soo delicious! Best vegan sandwiches we have had in a very long time (we've been vegan 10 years). We got the side of soup with both sandwiches- believe it had lentils, carrots and squash? It was delish! Highly recommend. Lattes were outstanding too! We got 2 bowls to go as headed back to Orlando. Grateful for such nourishing food in such a beautiful space while we were in town. Thank you!! read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Turmeric latte with almond milk + adaptogenic mocha latte with oat milk - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

A terrific little café in the West King ST area, small but charming with a great menu and daily specials. I thought I would just have a cafe con leche & a scone, but then I read the menu and watched some beautiful plated meals being served and I found a seat at the bar and ordered the Nut Toast. It was so delicious -- almond butter, fresh fruit, coconut flakes & agave syrup like a thick french toast. Next I had the soup of the day which was squash & garbanzo beans & the perfect spice. I truly look forward to sampling more of the gastronomic menu in the future. The servers were BUSY but still attentive and the chef makes pleasant appearances. read more

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I just love it here! Fresh tasting food where they know how to accommodate to gluten allergies. my go to is the breakfast tacos and occasionally they have yummy GF baked goods. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Absolutely excellent vegan breakfast options, which we stumbled on when waiting and giving up on the Blue Hen across the street. We were so happy with the outcome! I love that the vegan options had a good protein focus to it! So many times we have had vegan food that while flavorful, isn't filling or nutritious. The ban mi was deliciously fresh and flavorful, the pickle in it was a nice touch. It came with a tomato soup which was tart and warming. The avocado toast was excellent too - great bread, flavorful tofu, and a bite from the potatoes. Both portions were very filling, the drinks were ordered were generously sized as well. It's a quick service cafe, food came in 15 minutes. We ate in at one of the tables, which we got pretty quickly even though they were pretty full when we first walked in. There's also a bar stool area if you'd like instead. Can't wait to go again! read more

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Had the buffalo cauliflower wrap, and the daily special arepas. Both were insanely delicious! The staff was helpful in choosing a caffeine free chai as well. My non-vegan friend loved the vegetarian arepas, and they were happy to make adjustments for dietary needs. Definitely would come back if I'm in St. Augustine again! read more

Buena Onda Café is a great spot for lunch, I went with my aunt and cousin and we all loved it! The decor is cute and items for sell. The food is absolutely delicious, with plenty of vegan/plant-based options, including desserts. It does get crowded, so be prepared to wait in line (it moves fairly quickly), and grab your water at the start to put down on a table to hold. There's outdoor seating in the front and back and it's dog-friendly, which is a big plus. Parking is available in the rear. Overall, a tasty and welcoming place worth the visit! read more

It's a nice little place. We wanted to go to the restaurant across the street but didn't want to wait the insane amount of time they told us. We saw the cafe sign across the street and walked in with no line at all. The place is very nice inside. Good vibes. It's vegan/vegetarian which isn't necessarily what any of us were looking for but the cinnamon roll was good and the latte was also delicious. read more

Stopped in on a whim and so glad we did. Delicious options and wonderful coffee. Had a blue berry scone that was warmed up and fantastic. Fun atmosphere and great service. read more

I've been a few times now and I can happily say this place is solid. Good food. Fresh ingredients. It's so refreshing to have actual food and not a bunch of generic stuff that gets dropped off by a frozen food supplier. Their coffee is also delicious with real ingredients. And the mugs have my whole heart. Oh, and the staff is oh so sweet. They're laid back, kind and good at their jobs. This place is charming, quirky and always a treat. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Mocha - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Do yourself a favor and check out West King! You don't need to go downtown for great food. It's right here on West King sandwiched between a local brewery and a cool shop. I've been visiting Buena Onda 6 or so years ago when our son was a student at Flagler. This cosy cafe continues to be one of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots. Today I ordered the Present Moment Bowl topped with grilled Tempeh. The bowl was filled with fresh kale, properly massaged to give it a bit softer texture, Lentils, quinoa, roasted butternut squash with a creamy avocado dressing. My husband had the Breakfast Burrito. Two beautiful fried eggs, refried beans, avocado, mash, fresh, roasted, sweet potatoes, cheddar cheese, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. It served with a side of spicy romesco and cilantro dip. Both dishes were delicious, healthy, and filling. Glad we walked here because now I can walk off what I just ate! read more

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Oh what a pleasure experience at the cute little cafe. Love it and the services are so amazing with a smile. The food was tasty (beet salad) and I recommend the matcha tea with almond milk. A great location and friendly vibe. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - The food was tasty (beet salad) and I recommend the matcha tea with almond milk. A great location and friendly vibe. - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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The family loved a variety of lattes, from the moringa matcha to their golden milk.. We will stop by this cute cafe to try something new next time we are passing thru St Augustine read more

Small bustling cafe. Seats were limited initially but opened up as we needed them. The menu accommodated each of us with meat and vegan options and everything was delicious and so fresh. 100% would recommend and will visit again! read more

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Great staff. Delicious latte! And egg bagel. I drove an hour and 15 minutes to try this place and it was worth it! I've been wanting to go for ages since I am vegetarian. I will need to come back asap! Thank you read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Egg and cheese bagel!! - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Paid 16 dolars for what they market as a burger! Only to know when i took the first bite that it was a black bean or lentil burger! They didn't say anywhere that was a vegan burger! Of course i think everyone will understand why I am pretty upset. read more

When you see 45 solid 5 star reviews, you gotta go! Yelpers tell you like it is! We were doing the touristy thing in St Augustine and had to run away from all the congestion in town @ lunchtime. We got in our car and opened up Yelp for some peace and quiet and incredible vegan food and so glad we found Buena Onda. It was so good! My husband had a really nice salad and we were both wishing we could take Buena Onda back to NJ with us! On the way out I had an incredible vanilla latte and a scrumptious pecan sandie. What a cool place and the food was very special. I hope to be back one day soon. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Warm mushroom sandwich and kale salad. Outstanding !! - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We had breakfast here 3 years ago and we were coming back to Saint Augustine and Buena Onda was top on the list to go back to it's that good. Again did not disappoint this cafe has great service & is a cool place to have a meal , dessert , coffee or pick up a few items from there merch wall. We will always visit here when we come to town...This Cafe is our joint even though I'm sure other people call it there joint we are claiming it as ours lol read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Lattes ,breakfast burritos and a cookie that I forgot the name of it but the taste was very memorable. - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Always happy to find a restaurant with vegan options. I enjoyed a vegan lunch and dessert several times and the food is always top notch. Fun atmosphere and cute items for sale. read more

Met vegan friends here. First time for all of us. They all seemed pleased with their choices. I had a breakfast type choice. It was ok, but probably wouldn't have it again. Was hoping for more salad type selections. read more

This is an amazing place with super, duper friendly staff just as the name, Buena Onda, mentions. The breakfast is full of flavor. The tortortilla con huevos were amazing but i was a little jealous of my wife breakfast tacos. read more

Oh my goodness - truly good food and good vibes as promised! That vegan pozole was absolute perfection and so heart-warming and tummy-nourishing on a chilly December day. I loved the service - everyone had a smile on their face and though it was busy, there was no stress or impatience on their faces or in their tones. Clean, comfortable, enjoyable experience. read more

Pleasant surprise while visiting St Augustine! The breakfast sandwich was so tasty!! The bagel itself was so fresh. It reminded me of New York bagels! The toppings/ filling was equally delicious. The cafe con leche was made to order. It was a great way to jumpstart a day of sightseeing! The ambience was that of a quaint coffee shop with some unique artwork and goods available to shop. The service was fast efficient and friendly! Highly recommend! read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

My very favorite place to have breakfast and brunch. I'm neither vegan or vegetarian and I enjoy everything I have had there. They make the best lattes The staff is courteous and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed And the food is amazing! read more

Fast casual restaurant with incredible food. My dish was an avocado toast with butternut squash, pepitas, other deliciousness and an egg. If I visit Saint Augustine again, I will definitely go back. The ambiance was its own unique casual atmosphere which I treasure in an local restaurant. The service was perfect for fast casual because it was, well...fast and friendly. read more

Stopped by here as I was traveling bc it had vegan options and The Vegan options were Amazing! I enjoyed my bagel sandwich with tofu and just wow the flavor was very tasty! My family enjoyed their non vegan meals (photos added) and the cafe con leche was very traditional! Both exterior and interior are with beautiful artwork which was nice but I have to rate customer service and although the workers were nice I feel like they could've help me more being my first time there, I understand it was kinda like a self serve restaurant. Lastly the fried tempeh was so sour, had weird flavor and after taste. read more

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I needed to drop my husband off at an appointment and had a few hours to kill (or at least I thought), so I pulled out my handy dandy Yelp app, and checked out what was near the appointment. Several places came up, but Buena Onda Cafe peaked my interest. So off I went to Buena Onda. It's a bit off the beaten path (not super far from downtown St. Augustine), but also away from the hustle and bustle. I pulled up (it's located on King Street), and was happy to see they had a parking lot in the rear of the building. I parked, and walked to the front of the cafe. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the beautiful stained glass windows that adorn the cafe (beautiful greens and blues). I also noticed the rad mural they had in the rear of the restaurant. I checked out their menu and had a hankering for the potato frittata sandwich. Unfortunately the staff member said that they ran out of this (it sounded so dreamy...potatoes, egg, reminded me of a bocadillo of tortilla espanola I used to get in Spain frequently). The staff member mentioned their breakfast arepa, which was today's special, it sounded super good, so I opted for that. I also got a chia pudding (because when made right, it's so good), and an iced cafe con leche (you can get many of their hot beverages iced). If you're looking for a vegan restaurant, this is your place. Lots of options, and they don't skimp on flavor. Also, if you're looking for a coffee drink, they offer a variety of milk options, from oat to almond, they've got you covered. I also so a variety of pastries, cookies, and desserts. Had I not ordered such a big meal, I would have totally gotten a dessert. There's lots of seating inside, they also have a few outdoor tables in the front of the restaurant, and a table outside (behind the restaurant outside). My meal came out quickly and the arepa looks chock full of deliciousness (beans, avocado, eggs, cheese, pickled onions), the chia pudding looked fresh and delicious (the strawberries that adorned the top were a vibrant red), and the iced cafe con leche looked refreshing. When I was about to bite into my arepa, I received a text from my husband that he needed to be picked up. So I got everything boxed up. I picked him up and decided to switch over to the passenger seat (so he could drive and I could enjoy my meal), I bit into the arepa, and to say this was full was an understatement. Seriously full. So full that I had to use a fork and knife. Each bite was better then the next. The eggs were fluffy, the avocado was deliciously ripe, the cheese was a bit sharp, and the beans knocked my socks off (in a good way, so well seasoned). The chia pudding was so creamy, not gritty. The strawberries, pieces of granola, and coconut added a nice tropical flavor to the pudding. It also had some raisins and blueberries inside. The cafe con leche was so refreshing, creamy, and perfectly delicious. If you're looking for a sweet little cafe, equipped with something off the beaten path, delicious, thoughtfully handcrafted food, head over to Buena Onda. Pros: -Vegan food that doesn't skimp on flavor -Variety of items on the menu -Breakfast served all day -Breakfast arepa was soooooooo good -Delicious, creamy chia pudding -Handcrafted coffee and tea beverages Cons: -None Tips: Try the chia pudding and the breakfast arepa (if they have it on special) read more

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Best vegan & vegetarian food anywhere! Love this spot. Everything I've ever had there is delicious. Good coffee drinks, too!

Such a favorite of mine when visiting my sister in St Augustine! Brunch food that is both comforting without weighing you down and being a vegetarian/vegan menu only. Servers are kind and food came out prompt. Small outdoor seating in back parking lot and plenty inside, with a small hipster market. Check hours before going as they can be limited depending on staff I hear read more

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BEST bagel sandwich I've ever had. A must try. Service was quick. Staff was super friendly. Space is very nice, comfortable seating. Nice area to work at on your laptop or read a book. Highly recommend. read more

Buena Onda Cafe - Bagel sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

So good. Consistent. Unique combos and flavor profiles. Never disappointing. Expect it to be busy, but the wait for a table is rarely long. Counter service available. read more