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Tostada con huevos
Marialuisa M.

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!

Turmeric latte with almond milk + adaptogenic mocha latte with oat milk
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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!!

Breakfast burrito
Karolina V.

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

Breakfast Burrito and Cappuccino
David Wiles K.

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.

Nut Toast
Elise G.

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.

Breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs
Courtney M.

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.

Soup of the day - tomato soup
Huma H.

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!

Mocha

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.

The food was tasty (beet salad) and I recommend the matcha tea with almond milk. A great location and friendly vibe.
Althea B.

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.

Vegan breakfast tacos
Kendall S.

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!

Present Moment Bowl with grilled Tempeh.
Debra S.

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!

Egg and cheese bagel!!
Emily G.

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

Lattes ,breakfast burritos and a cookie that I forgot the name of it but the taste was very memorable.

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My absolute favorite place to eat in St Augustine!! Great food, service, and ambiance! 10 star!

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