My mom and I vacationed to Longboat Key at the Zota Beach Resort, in the beginning of February. The first 2 days we were dying for a good breakfast place, i.e. decently priced with breakfast staples. I googled some breakfast joints in town and we decided to give this spot a try. We are so glad we did. The coffee is excellent (including the iced coffee), the food is fresh and the service is superior. We went here for breakfast for the remainder of our stay. I miss this place! read more

We searched for a local breakfast cafe and found Longbeach Cafe and the service, staff and food was amazing! Highly recommend! I had the Country Eggs Benedict and from the homemade biscuits to poached eggs-it was perfection!! read more

Longbeach Cafe - Country Eggs Benedict! - American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Our newly discovered and now favorite breakfast cafe in Sarasota. Waitress Sonya is the best, and she makes us feel so welcome. The food is delicious. The biscuits with sausage gravy - yum! My husband loves eggs Benedict and the poached eggs were perfect. It's a great way to start your day seated outside, looking at the peaceful water inlet. read more

I will add this to my list of enjoyable restaurants on the key. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back. read more

Longbeach Cafe - Country fried steak breakfast and a three egg omelette with grits. Everything tasted great and was served with a smile. - American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Great place ! Amazing breakfast. Try the Hash, it's homemade and the best I've had !

There are few places to eat on Longboat Key and this was one of them. It's sort of a divey "mom & pop" of one aisle, though has only been open 5 years. Starving, I ordered the BLT on rye with tomato basil soup. Food arrived swiftly by a very courteous waitress, along with my Diet Coke. It hit the spot, though the bacon was cold (probably from breakfast), tomatoes were thin and the rye was without flavor. The soup was quite good. The waitress brought a small taste of the broccoli cheese soup which was fabulous. She offered the tip that Fridays soups were beer cheese and zesty cauliflower soups--both excellent. Prices were great and I tipped 30% due to their care. The bathroom was bearly passable though and I had not been informed of the cool back outdoor patio option. I would certainly revisit this place to explore the menu and appreciate their business on Longboat Key. This place had many "regulars" and fewer tourists--needs a marketing and advertising plan to increase customer base. read more

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We have been coming here for great breakfasts for several years. Very friendly place where the waitresses know your order. Delicious food. We definitely recommend it. read more

Great American Cafe, a throwback to the days of diners. The homemade soups, changed daily, alone are worth eating here. The breakfasts are great and the house made lunch options delicious. Everything served with a smile from the friendly wait staff who really care if you like your food. Oh, and did I mention the reasonable prices? read more

Very good food and great service. Like a local neighborhood place not fancy but comfort food.

Looked rather crowded when I pulled up so I knew I was in the right place. I was promptly seated and brought a cup of excellently brewed coffee. After going over the breakfast menu, I decided one a full order of sausage gravy and biscuits with a side of home fries. The food was out to me quickly and in a very generous portion. The biscuits were soft and the gravy was seasoned just right. The potatoes were fried a little but that's perfect for cleaning up the extra gravy that was on the plate. The service was fast and extremely friendly. Would not hesitate to repeat my trip there. If you want a real breakfast treat, Longbeach Cafe is your spot. read more

Great hometown feeling cafe! Loved the breakfast and will have to go back to try something else on the menu!

This is a classic beach diner. The staff is wonderful and the food is better. There are two must try dishes, the Biscuits and gravy is redankous, and to round it out order it with eggs on top. The other dish is the corned beef hash is a flavor explosion. If you really want to go wild, get some hash on top of the biscuits and gravy *** it should be a menu choice*** overall the cafe is one of the reasons I will be back to Longboat Key ... read more

Great little mom and pop cafe. Beautiful little outdoor seating area in the back. The weather was beautiful and it was very relaxing environment. The owner was there helping and attending to his guests. Everyone was very pleasant and good service. The food was good, tasted like home cooking. I would definitely come again. Much rather support a local business than a franchise. read more

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Great breakfast place! Not a lot of options on LBK and with this being one, means that you don't need too many options! Food was amazing. Staff was amazing. Good coffee and pleasant atmosphere. My only "I wish" is that since they are a breakfast / lunch place I wish that they served the whole menu the whole time they were open. read more

Wonderful location, staff and food! Very friendly and unrushed. Muffins gotta try one. Get it grilled!

Still the best for a wonderful breakfast! Very friendly staff, yummy homemade biscuits (try them grilled!) and the best home made corned beef hash around... And they absolutely know how to perfectly cook eggs! I drive past 10 other breakfast spots to go there. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. Staff were very friendly, prompt service and food was delicious!

Very good place to eat. Very friendly staff. Very clean place to eat. Delicious and fresh tasting food. Coffee was delicious.I just happen to come across this place after a doctors appointment nearby. I definitely will eat here again. read more

Longbeach Cafe - This is the Lox with one egg and bagel. Very delicious. Worth the money. - American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

Went here twice while in Longboat Key, once for lunch and once for breakfast. This is a local place that feels welcoming to visitors, and was a nice break from resort food (and prices). Good food, nice portions, great staff. Waitress remembered us from our visit the day before, which was nice. Fish sandwich was a good size and, more importantly, tasty, French toast was also good if not exceptional (I save 5 stars for exceptional). If we had been at Longboat for a week, we would have gone back again. Recommend. read more

Certainly not a five star cafe. Cole slaw was awful and I asked for Tabasco and it is brown when it should be as red as the cap. Cole slaw and food not fresh. Substandard. Not coming back. read more

Longbeach Cafe - American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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I don't know. Maybe it was me or something but I did not care for this place. Had the egg whites omelette and it did not have a good taste. Not sure they used real egg whites. May have came from a carton. Also, seemed they used canned mushrooms instead of fresh. Yuck. Fruit cup was mostly melons and 2 grapes. They could have thrown in a few berries at least. Nice outdoor patio though and staff was pleasant and place was dated but clean. read more

Sit outside on the water. Friendly staff, quick service, yummy coffee. So happy we stopped and can't wait to come back.

Great, friendly service. Cute place with a relaxed atmosphere. Interesting variety to choose from.

From the time we walked in we were greeted with a smile and welcome to our cafe! The waitress was very accommodating and took great care of us. The food was delicious and just as ordered. Would give it a 10 if I could!! Will return! read more

Delish! A must for breakfast. My husband loved the country Benedict so much we went back two days later because he wanted it again. The sausage gravy is lovely! On the second visit I had the Popeye special that I see another reviewer left a pic of. Poached eggs over spinach with tomato and fruit. The eggs were poached perfectly. I am stickler about this. Coffee is good and during a weekday they had flavored creamer available. Nice touch. Also a great selection of hot sauces, although they didn't have my beloved Sriracha. That's ok, I still got my spice. Do not hesitate to eat here. Go, have a great time, and bring the new friends you made on Longboat Key! read more

Food is great! Outside seating is gorgeous. Service is fast and very friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

Longbeach Cafe - California eggs Benedict. Yum! - American Near Me - Longboat Key, Florida

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Amazing breakfast and customer service!! My family tried multiple dishes and LOVED everything!

Stopped here for breakfast on our journey back home. Staff was super friendly; made us feel at home. Food was just as great. They also served fresh baked muffins. The orange cranberry muffin is a must! Quick service, great tasting food, and friendly staff. What else could you ask for! read more

This is my favorite local breakfast place. They are friendly, the food is great, and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. I love the "lighter side" for lunch. It includes a 1/2 sandwich, with your choice of a house salad or homemade soup. read more

We had breakfast here this morning. It was good, my wife had biscuits and gravy w/a scrambled eggs, eggs good, she said biscuits okay, I tasted biscuit w/out gravy and it was not bad but not great. I had chicken fried steak and we both had breakfast potatoes, extra crispy. I liked the chicken fried steak, but the potatoes were awesome!! I don't know how, but after all that food I was still hungry, so I ordered a muffin and they had a few flavors and the waitress suggested it grilled, glad I listened to her, it was really good that way. This is a small place but they have outdoor seating next to the water a lagoon or a canal and it was very nice to sit out there for breakfast. I recommend this this place. read more

First visit today , excellent excellent! Wonderful place for breakfast, French toast and fruits, 2 eggs over and ham cooked perfect. Service by (Pat) was friendly and efficient . We will be back for lunch one day as they have a nice lunch menu. Price very reasonable for the amount of food served. Very clean and well managed. read more

Enjoyed our breakfast there this morning - corned beef hash and eggs, toast, good coffee - all while sitting on their lovely back patio overlooking a lagoon under the shade tree....perfect! read more

I have been here a few times and the service is always wonderful! The food comes out fast and delicious every time. They are always so packed but manage to squeeze us in somewhere. I like that they have outdoor and indoor seating and the price is not bad. read more

Had an excellent breakfast here this morning! First time diner but we'll definitely make a return visit soon.

Great place to eat. Coleen works so hard as do the servers and cooks. Food is well presented and tastes good, too. Love it. John

My wife and I came here on our anniversary trip and it did not disappoint. A hole-in-the-wall-esque type diner, exactly what we were looking for. Fast service, delicious food, and very affordable dining made this a very pleasant experience. The staff was very nice as well. We will come back when we venture back to long boat! read more

Great place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It has a diner feel with outside seating on bayside of island overlooking a canal. All of our dishes were good- breakfast burrito, tuna melt, BLT, and chicken sandwich. Good potato salad. read more

Great little breakfast lunch place in Whitney Beach Plaza. I had the Popeye breakfast...perfectly poached eggs. This is a great addition to Longboat Key and just the kind of casual place that we love. Will be back! I gave it 4 stars for the good food, cleanliness and friendly, fast service. read more

Wow where have I been to never enjoy this restaurant! Had the Country Benedict and it was fabulous! Tender, fluffy biscuit topped with sausage, perfectly poached eggs, the yokes were so velvety made the delicious sausage gravy enhanced in flavor. If you haven't been here run, drive, bike but don't walk! Added feature was the patio seating that made this breakfast truly special! read more

We had breakfast at this cute little place. I had the All Whites omelette and my darling wife had Eggs Benedict. The omelette was ok, but nothing special. The Eggs Benedict was horrible to us. Mainly the sauce was different than any we've had before. We both only had a couple of bites and couldn't stomach any more. It was a curdled sauce that was spicy and tangy. Was not hollandaise sauce. read more