Emily's Garden is such a beautiful place to eat. The food was amazing and Davis, Lola, and Angela were absolutely amazing. The customer service was the best I've had in a long time. I will definitely be coming here very very often, 10/10 experience. read more

LOVED IT! My friends and I had an AWESOME time. The rain did not steal the shine, beauty and charm of this place. Our server, Yamila, was GREAT. A beautiful pleasant young lady with a nice smile. The food was DELICIOUS. We ordered the churascco tacos, pizza, salmon, breakfast platter and smash burger all of it was totally DELICIOUS!! We definitely plan on returning! read more

Good restaurant. Paid Parking is street side. There is a pay-for parking lot not too far. It's not covered. We were a little confused on where to enter. On accident we walked into the patio area. I think we were drawn to it because of how beautiful it was decorated. We had to go around other tables and do a whole zigzag to get to the hostess. When we finally got there, the majority of the people were sitting outside. It was a beautiful day. I don't blame them. the inside had only a few people here and there. So, we're able to get pretty much whatever seat we wanted. We chose a large table that was near the window. They didn't have any booster seats available so we just went with the taller of the mix-and-match seats that were at the table we were in. We ended up going there for just a light bites. We shared a spinach quiche and a salmon spread. Everything was delicious. It all came out the kitchen very fresh and presented well. The staff was very kind and the restaurant was clean. We will definitely come back to try a couple more options on the menu.. read more

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Food: 5 out of 5. The food was delicious. My wife ordered the burrata, the chips and guacamole, and I ordered the steak quesadilla. The burrata was extremely fresh and our daughter loved it. The guacamole was great, though we struggled to scoop it onto our chips. The steak quesadilla was phenomenal! Service: 5 out of 5. The service was great, our server was quick and helpful the entire time we were there! Vibes: 10 out of 5. My wife and I loved the seating and outdoor vibes here! The restaurant had plenty of seating as well as unique outdoor kitchens giving it a community/garden feel. The water/rock sifter in the back was a lot of fun for the kids as well as the small tricycles/mini vespas for our daughter! read more

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First stop on a downtown Ft Lauderdale food tour, Emily's Garden is located near the Museum of Discovery and Science. The outdoor dining ambiance was superb, probably giving the term 'al fresco' the best representation I can remember. The two things served together were from the Italian side of the menu: a burrata, arugula salad and a really great arancini, served with a simple, but really good tomato sauce. Other things that added to the atmosphere were things like a converted Fiat that served gelato, and a vintage Piaggio Ape that houses an electric pizza oven. Our tour guide gave us more information about the history of the restaurant. The building is over 100 years old and had various business types reside in it. Previously to this restaurant two years ago, it used to be the Old Breakfast House, a beloved Fort Lauderdale institution. As for the name, our tour guide informed us that the owner's named the restaurant after the PREVIOUS owner's well loved dog, Emily. It was the last thing agreed that 'sealed the deal' for the transfer of ownership of the property, resulting in the Italian garden restaurant that we visited. read more

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Great vibes. Relaxing. Drinks and food are delish. We got the lemon shrimp appetizer. Portions are a bit small for $19 but solid ingredients and taste. Pizzas are made in the brick oven and fresh. Service was attentive. Besides it being on the pricey side, it was enjoyable. read more

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What a lovely location! Not too far from my Airbnb and a perfect place to start or end your day. In the morning, I had coffee by on the run coffee bar with a flaky and buttery croissant.. I love sitting by the sunshine and enjoying the greenery and the flowers and all the decorations here under the trees. For happy hour I enjoyed their five dollar drinks and five dollar bites! I started with a mimosa and moved onto a Pinot Noir accompanied by eggplant corn bites and truffle pizza bites! I hear there is live music on Saturday and Sunday during brunch. I highly recommend this very casual and beautiful location for your Fort Lauderdale memories. read more

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This is a super cute place with lots of outdoor seating. I went for happy hour on a Thursday. HH is 4-6PM. You can sit at tables and order HH menu. Service staff were very friendly. HH menu: Truffle Mac and cheese 100/10 Eggplant bites 10/10 Chicken taco 5/10 (dry and not much flavor) Truffle pizza bites (9/10) White wine (10/10) HUGE pour:) HH prices are $5 for each item. They have fans to cool you . There is a coffee truck, taco grill, pizza oven, and smoothie bar. Other menu items come from the kitchen. There is metered street parking. read more

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Super cute place specially if you're going to grab a show. Service is slow but I think it's cause they cook everything and it's probably a tiny kitchen. It's a cute little spot to grab lunch in a very busy area. read more

Emily's Garden - Adorable inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

I arrived early for Beer, Wine and Spirit Festival in Ft. Lauderdale and decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. I hadn't gone far when I walked by this courtyard, shaded by trees, and just peeked with calm, tranquility, and serenity. Such sights are hard to find, at times, in the busy lifestyle of South Florida. I wasn't hungry or tired, but I felt the need to take a break and enjoy this relaxing vibe. I saw a place that served coffee, sat at a table close to it, and ordered the largest latte they had. And oh my Lord, I got my latte in soup bowl, and loved every sip of. Overall, I didn't taste the food, but the service was superb and the ambiance was peaceful. I wouldn't mind going back there again on Sunday mornings for another bowl of latte. read more

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We used their baggage service and loved it so much we stayed for lunch! This is a beautiful little spot, perfect for small gatherings, private parties and just a cozy brunch. We shared chips and salsa, focaccia, and a pepperoni pizza. My husband also ordered a mango smoothie and I had an iced coffee from the cute coffee cart .Everything was delicious but it's the friendliness of the owners, waitstaff, and every single person on the premises that makes this place a 5 star. We will visit again when we come back to Florida to be sure. read more

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Super cute place located right by MODS Fort Lauderdale. We went here on a weekend with our daughter and the staff was so helpful and welcoming. They had a large selection of drinks and I really enjoyed my cold rose wine. For food we got the guacamole and chips, burrata salad and quesadillas. All were served fresh and delicious! We especially enjoyed the burrata. We will definitely be back! read more

Emily's Garden - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Service is good. Cute atmosphere. Food is bland. Both my friend and I ordered the tuna poke bowl, suggested by the waiter. While obviously fresh, it lacked in flavor. I'm not sure anything was seasoned. There were even halved baby carrots, which is an odd add to the bowl. My other friend got the creamy caprese panini and also felt it was lacking in flavor. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes ‍ The affogato was delicious and so was the wine. read more

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I found this place on Groupon and noticed they offered wine flights, tastings, and Sunday brunch. After checking out their website, I was instantly amazed and knew I had to visit! My grandma and I went around noon. Parking can be a bit pricey if you don't find street parking, so just be prepared for that. The food was amazing and the service was just as great, it was such a cool experience overall. I also loved that they give you options: if you just want a quick snack, you can walk up and order, or you can sit down and enjoy full service. They sell wine by the bottle and even have a wine club, which is a nice touch. I will definitely be back! read more

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Great atmosphere, wonderful service and good foot. I had a slice of quiche and a mocha latte that was delicious. It's a garden in the middle of Riverwalk craziness ( which I love.) Definitely will be back. read more

Emily's Garden - Outside view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

This is a really nice restaurant with pretty outdoor seating. It looks like lots of parents come here with their children because it's a pretty big space. The food is good. I had their grilled cheese, and it came with a side salad. I really liked the bread they used for it. For dessert, we tried the nutella focaccia, which was a great dessert if you love nutella. One thing that threw me off, however, was how disorganized the staff were. Everyone was friendly, but we had different servers coming to our table asking if we were ready to order when we already had. Also, one of the servers tried picking up a bee that was buzzing around on the ground with one of the plates. She then placed that same plate she had just scraped across the ground back on the table... Was a little shocked seeing that. Overall though, food is good here, and there's a lot of open space to bring kids here too. read more

Emily's Garden - Nutella focaccia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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During our "staycation" we visited the Museum of Discovery and Science and ran into Emily's Garden! At first we were captured by the appealing image of this enchanting restaurant. A beautiful garden and an attractive mobile gelato car. As we went inside, because we couldn't help ourselves, we found a charm and quaint space. It looked perfect for a date night. We got some coffee to go and then came back after we were done for the museum. We got there just in time for happy hour. It was happy indeed! We ordered some red wine, a Bellini, and some delicious calamari and truffle bites. Lola and David were the best servers! They were so helpful and attentive. Lola was lovely and as a bonus point, she spoke Spanish like me :) Lola let us know that since we had visited the museum we got a free treat! I thought that was so nice and special. I can't assure you'll get one for free but I can assure you it is worth trying!! I totally recommend this place.I can't wait to go back and try more things in their menu. read more

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Service was great! Beverages were good nothing to brag about. Food was excellent! We had brunch perfectly all cook beautifully. We return for a early dinner that same day to try the pizza. Excited to try we saw so many pizza coming out. We hope we liked it. Unfortunately it was good but not great. We still recommend the place the ambiance is lovely. Circulating fans will be needed as the summer approaches. The outdoors eating is lovely. The music DJ entertainment we do recommend to lower the volume. We recommend to make reservations. Enjoy! Cheers! read more

Cute restaurant with ample patio seating! Nice vegetarian options and the best of all... delicious CHURROS!!! Perfect for a nice fresh afternoon or evening! Lola was our waitress and she was great! They were pretty busy tonight busy she was on it! Definitely a place to try! read more

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They were perfect hosts for a large birthday celebration. Yamila was amazing! The service was great! Emily's Garden was the first stop on our Gastronomy Tour of Ft Lauderdale...it was hard to beat! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Fabulous food and service! Our server, Yamila, was great! The environment was amazing and it was very close to the theater and museum, which is where we were headed afterwards read more

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First time at Emily's Garden for a work meeting. Loved the eclectic vibe and the cute garden patio--wood-fired pizza oven, a coffee bar in a truck, and lots of little mix-and-match details that somehow all worked perfectly. We caught happy hour and ordered the mini meatballs and calamari, both served as bite-size appetizers. The mini meatballs were especially good--perfect little bites. Had mimosas as well. The staff were friendly, and things were definitely picking up around 6:30. As I was getting ready to leave I ran into a friend that was an ambassador for the beauty wellness event that was just setting up to stay at 7. What a small world. I ended up staying for the event and it was a great venue to host the group of women! read more

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This place was not awful! But to be totally honest, it was not very good at all either. The best thing about it is the decor and the vibe. Very cute tables, canopy, chairs, all that stuff. Our waitress was super nice. The worst part is the food. Truly the most bland food I've ever eaten, and this is from someone who grew up in the midwest. I got the poke bowl with quinoa (my girlfriend got it with rice). We were both stunned at how flavorless it was. That is NOT how poke is supposed to taste AT ALL. We also got the chips & guac, which may have been the worst I've ever had? I'm 100% sure the chips were just off-brand Tostitos purchased at a supermarket. The guacamole was so sour, watery and unpleasant. I got a pineapple and spinach juice. Honestly I think they used water instead of pineapple juice. Friends split a breakfast plate containing the most unseasoned potatoes I'd ever witnessed. Look, it's fine. It's cute. The food is not terrible and will fill you up. But it is all so extremely bland. read more

Emily's Garden - A Woman - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

We had such an amazing experience at Emily's Garden! The place is absolutely beautiful -- such a relaxing and charming atmosphere, especially the outdoor seating. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, and every single thing we ordered was amazing. The service was outstanding as well -- everyone was so kind, attentive, and welcoming. You can really tell they care about creating a great experience for their guests. Definitely one of our new favorite brunch spots, and we can't wait to come back!! read more

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Had the steak and eggs at Emily's Garden and it was a winner. The steak came out juicy and cooked just right (medium for me), nicely seasoned, and not chewy. Eggs were nice, and the sides were fresh and well put together. The garden patio makes brunch feel extra chill, and the staff is super friendly. Prices are fair for the area, and the cozy setup makes it a great spot for a relaxed breakfast. Would order again! read more

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The food and ambiance was really great! Would definitely come back again! Yamila, our server, was very attentive and friendly!

Love Emily's Garden. It is truly the perfect place to go before attending a performance at the Broward, or just stopping in anytime. The food is amazing, the gelato is to die for. The servers are attentive and informative. It is a wonderful establishment and we look forward to our next visit. A shout out to our server Angela, who is just terrific. read more

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I went here for a wedding reception. It was nice that this event was outdoors and it was a nice atmosphere, but unfortunately I was uncomfortable because I was getting bit by bugs. They have fans spaced well that sprayed mist of water that made sitting outside more comfortable. Everyone working this event was very friendly and always available to keep our water glasses full and would come by each table offering appetizers which was part of the reception. The food was only ok. We had a buffet style dinner that offered lasagna, breaded chicken breast, shrimp, potatoes, salad and beef. Maybe because it was a buffet style the food was overcooked. Parking was easy. You can pay by app. But unfortunately because of our experience I would not come back. I would prefer to try other restaurants in the area. read more

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Emily's Garden is a beautifully inspired concept. Have your meal surrounded by trees, plants, blooms, and lovely antiques while you dine or eat inside which is equally as warm and inviting. A friend of mine had her birthday brunch there this past Sunday. We had a table outside and we orchestrated our own paint & sip while enjoying a delicious meal. The staff there was wonderful! They checked in on us often and attended to every request promptly. I had the Millionaire French Toast with a side of bacon and one egg over medium. My only complaint is that the bacon was so thin when you put them together it equaled one normal slice....lol. Other than that, everything was perfect. A friend ordered the meat lovers pizza and gave me a slice. It was also very good! Great ambiance, food, and service. I will be back! read more

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This is the absolute cutest spot! I love the outdoor garden feel with all the vendors. They have plenty of tables, lttle bikes and a water/rock mining station for kids. I only went in to grab a coffee on the go. But it would definitely be a good spot to get brunch or happy hour. The atmosphere is perfect for the beautiful fall and winter weather in south Florida. It's a perfect spot to go before walking along Riverwalk or going to the museum. Great location with proximity to a lot of activities. read more

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We recently went to Emily's Garden for an early dinner and we loved our experience, once again. We got a nice table on the patio and our server was polite, engaging and friendly. We had a poke bowl and a grilled salmon. Both were made perfectly and the flavors were delicious. The menu is not very large but they do have most items that 99% of the people would find acceptable even on strict diets. Check it out next time you are near the Riverwalk and/or the Discovery Museum. read more

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I along with 10 young ladies were in Fort Lauderdale for my daughter's Bachelorette weekend and we stopped at Emily's garden for coffee. My youngest daughter, Brooke who has an intellectual disability bought drinks for her sister, bride to be and dropped her cute wallet somewhere. She was so upset! We realized it the next day and I called and spoke to Claudia about it. A few days later, the wallet was found and sent back to us in GA!! Brooke was beyond thrilled! The staff at Emily's garden are amazing and kind! Not only is the atmosphere welcoming so is all the people that work there! I highly recommend this pretty place. read more

Emily's Garden - Brooke with her wallet! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

This is a really nice place. A lot of food options to choose from. We had the American breakfast and the meat lover pizza. Everything tasted good, the American breakfast was missing some salt and pepper. It took sometime to get the attention from our waitress to get the condiments. But overall a really nice place. But in the summer might be too hot to sit in the área. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Emily's Garden - Meat lover pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

I stumbled across this place whilst in the area. It looked pretty and delightful. I will surely be back when I am in the area again. read more

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Recently passed this location following an event in the area and returned. The garden set up is beautiful and I enjoyed the open air experience. Service was prompt and friendly. Ordered tacos and a for the table. The meal was tasty and I enjoyed the experience. Maybe I will try them again for brunch. read more

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Service was very slow and made for a sub-par experience. We had to wait a very long time to order and then when pizza arrived, the server asked if we wanted cheese and pepper flakes (which never arrived.) Restaurant was not busy. Food was ok but service was terrible. Would not recommend. read more

Food was ok and basic the chai latte was delicious it was super hot that day when we went cxxxdddd

Italian-American Wow, what an interesting place in Ft Lauderdale. A small restaurant with a large garden area that is sectioned into a lot of different little spaces makes this a place to dine and explore. The gardens are maybe 5 times the size of the actual restaurant dining room and the seating out there is arranged into a lot of different areas that almost feel like separate rooms - very cool concept. Scattered around the perimeter of the gardens are, in no particular order, a pizza oven built into a 3-wheel scooter thing, a flat-top drill built into an old Dodge pickup, a coffee stand, a wine locker and a stage for music and a water flume area for the kids to do some panning for gold- plus tons of plants and fans and lights - and to top it off, the turned an old Fiat 500 into a mobile gelato bar. Imagine that. Phew The help there is amazing - everyone working at Emily's was super helpful and very accommodating. The food was very, very good and there was music playing the night we were there. I managed to have a conversation with Claudia the manager and it was jut amazing how dedicated they all are to this place running like a top. Just a wonderful experience and would definitely make a trip here just to because. Give them a visit if in the area. Metered parking all around read more

TL;DR: Great atmosphere, especially for kids. But the service was terrible--super slow and forgetful. I ended up leaving without eating because they forgot my food, so I can't say if it's good or not. :) We came on a Friday around 5 PM and were promptly greeted and seated. The outdoor design is well thought out, with plenty of space and even a ball field for kids. However, after 15 minutes with no waitress checking on us, I had to go ask to place an order. She seemed surprised by my request but took the order. The food took a while to arrive, but it did eventually. We ordered steak, and I had specifically asked for the sauce on the side because I can't have one of the ingredients. Unfortunately, the sauce was on the steak, so I couldn't eat it. No big deal--I figured I'd wait for the other main dish. But after 20 minutes, it still hadn't come. I tried to find someone, as I couldn't get a hold of our waitress, and I ended up speaking to someone who looked like the chef. He checked with the person making the tacos and told me she was plating them. I waited another 10 minutes, but nothing came. I supposed he or the tacos person miss understood the table I was seating at. By then, it was getting late for our kid, and we had already been there for over an hour. I decided to chasse down our waitress and ask for the check. She apologized and offered an ice cream but at this point I just wanted to go home and eat a meal. In retrospect, the staff was running around everywhere--either they were understaffed or inexperienced, but service did not run smoothly. I saw multiple customers looking annoyed, so we weren't the only ones. After we left, my wife mentioned that the waitress had initially come to offer a straw for our kid but never actually brought it. ‍ We'll give them another chance, but needless to say it was a bad experience. read more

I really wanted to love this place, and I think I could, but our experience was not like everyone else who rated 4 & 5 stars. We walked in and we were immediately confused. Do we sit down? Do we order at the register? There wasn't anyone immediately to answer the question and when it was answered I asked should I order here and sit down? I was told that someone would come and take our order. We waited. I probably should mention we entered at 1:00pm with plenty of time for our 2pm show at the Broward center. When still one had come, I went back up and asked again if I should just order up here and what should we order if we had a 2pm show? We landed on pizza. We were told that would be the quickest. I was also told Sundays was a busy day and that if I was in a hurry it wasn't we should allot more time. Finally our order was taken. My daughter had an iced macha latte. She didn't like it. Our pizza arrived at 1:35 and I asked to pay so we could eat and run. The pizza was outstanding. The cheese had a very rich flavor and we loved it. The crust was super thin, which we also loved. There were quite a few people working, although they all seemed to be running around. Why no have someone at the register to help customers so people don't feel lost when they walk in? There was a table near us that stayed unbused the entire time were there. Nothing like looking at dirty dishes while we are eating. We loved how the inside looked. The art work was cool and the dishes were pretty. We didn't get a chance to look at the outside seating. Maybe next time when we are in the area and aren't on a time crunch we will stop by again. It has a lot of promise, just needs some better organization. read more

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