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    Manatee Cafe

    4.4 (319 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Egg Salad on a crescent roll with side salad
    Kathy K.

    We had brunch lunch at this casual adorable restaurant in St. Augustine. Offering a great menu of organic ingredients and also serving Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten-free food. The interior has an eclectic feel with original artwork. I had the Egg Salad on a crescent roll and a side salad $10.50. It was so fresh and delicious and very affordable. I love the alfalfa sprouts and homemade dressing. The service was very friendly and efficient.

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    Megan R.

    This isn't just "food", this is love on a plate. The quality of ingredients and the way they are prepared is extremely impressive! We need more restaurants like this in the world. After eating here you physically feel better. Avoiding seed oils and gluten are par for the course here! They can and will accommodate any dietary restrictions. I highly recommend the veggie pizza! I definitely will have to order that again. The wrap is also very amazing! I really wanna order their whole menu and come more often. This place is a blessing for those wanting healthy options when dining out. Wish there was a cafe like this in every city! Lots of quant artwork, upon entering. Please check the pics posted. The terrariums are amazing! I really wanted to bring one home.

    Cajun chicken pita with chips and hummus
    Christian K.

    Split this with my girlfriend and we were both satisfied. Food was so fresh and healthy but still was packed with flavor. Chicken was tender and well seasoned and the sprouts add the best touch. I enjoyed the hummus as well, even though my girlfriend wasn't a huge fan of the texture. Might be our new routine lunch spot because it tastes great and makes you feel good too! The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were friendly too.

    Joe G.

    This was the best Breakfast Burrito I've ever had. The flavors were amazing and all the ingredients were so fresh. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and though we were there at 9am they said we could order off the lunch menu if we wanted. Honestly, everything sounded great and only wish we were staying in St. Augustine longer, but we will be back Burrito

    Becky B.

    Definitely try for a healthy on the lighter side breakfast. We were on our way to the beach and this was the perfect breakfast hidden gem. They have gluten-free options and dairy free options.

    Super quiet today and first time here as well
    Kelly B.

    The owners work here every day and are so attentive like family. They clearly have locals who frequent this location. It was our first time being here and we could feel the good vibes. Breakfast was super delish and came quickly. This is a white strip mall but there are some great finds -like Pampa for empanadas and La Nails. I love to get my nails and then lick up food to go afterward.

    French Toast
    Kim C.

    Vegan/Vegetarian options plentiful. Gluten free options on menu too. First time visiting and felt like we were definitely the "new" kids. Seated right away. Poor server running around like crazy! Felt a bit chaotic - but, he did a reasonable job keeping it all straight! It was a busy Friday morning! Omelette was large and quite tasty! GF French Toast good ... but definitely lacked in appearance. Coffee lukewarm at best ... Apple/Banana smoothie filling.

    Vegan grilled cheese
    Patti P.

    My boyfriend and I had lunch at Manatee yesterday. What an absolutely wonderful little place! Love the vibe! And then the food!!! The vegan food is so delicious and fresh!!! Well prepared. I had the grilled cheese with the hash browns and my boyfriend had the Reuben with chips and hummus. He called it a "happy meal". So true!!!! Service was friendly and prompt. I will be referring the Manatee to everyone!!! Thank you for vegan comfort food!!! #veganfortheanimals You are a gem!

    Excellent spicy cajun-style chicken pita
    Jasmine F.

    3.5 rating. First visit to Manatee Cafe. Fresh food and outstanding service in a popular local gem. Sandwiches and salads seem popular. Soups look worth a try. Particularly good spot for vegans and vegetarians. Staff wore masks, and tables were spread out. Cajun Style Chicken: Mix of white and dark chicken sautéed with onions, carrots, cabbage, tomato, sprouts and salsa served on pita with house dressing (sides: blue corn chips and tabouli). * Excellent spicy cajun-style chicken pita. Plenty of fresh delicious fillings. * Excellent blue corn chips. Tasted fresh. * Good tabouli. Spelt-Flour Pancakes: stack of pancakes served with a medley of fruit or nuts and bananas. * Nice presentation. * I hadn't tried spelt flour pancakes before, and I didn't like them at all. They were not the traditional rich, fluffy, buttermilk pancakes I prefer. The odd flavor tasted like a combination of sourdough bread and unsweetened wheat bread, shaped in the form of small pancakes. Luckily, the syrup and fresh fruit were delicious and plentiful enough to cover up the odd spelt-flour flavor and texture. * Service was outstanding, so I'm certain that if I had asked to exchange the pancakes for something else, they would have happily obliged. * First cup of coffee seemed like it was from a sitting Bunn pot. The second was hot and delicious. Wishing they had an automatic coffee/espresso machine. * The rest of the breakfast menu is generally what one could prepare at home at lower cost.

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    Thank you so much, Max! We looked forward to your next visit.

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    Thank you, Jen! Happy to be here for you, see you next time!

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    Flavorful vegan options. Easy quick bites! Service was good and my grilled cheese (vegan) was yummy.

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    Great food; great service. I can consistently eat vegetarian, gluten free and yummy food!

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    Thank you, Rebecca for your wonderful review!

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    Delicious, freshly prepared food with sizable portions. You can tell they care about every item on the menu. Try the jerk chicken pita!

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    Thank you so much, Logan! Please visit us again soon!

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    My spouse and I were in Florida visiting family and had a night to ourselves so we decided to check…read moreout The Ice Plant with the promise of a connected distillery tour. The Ice Plant location was historically St. Augustine's first power and ice complex. Now the building has been revitalized and has The Ice Plant and The St. Augustine Distillery. The St. Augustine Distillery is connected to The Ice Plant and is a great tour to check out right before heading to grab food at the restaurant. There are a variety of guided and self-guided tours. My spouse and I checked out the self-guided tour right before we grabbed dinner at The Ice Plant. The tour isn't particularly long but was filled with information. After the tour, we headed upstairs to the restaurant. The restaurant feels really spacious with its super tall ceilings. There was lots to look at reminding us of the previous use of the building. We ordered the hand cut fries, strawberry and beet salad, and the gochujang marinated pork chop. I also ordered a few of their drinks, each one featuring different types of ice to fit the drink. Honestly all the food and the drinks were so good, but the easy standout of the night for both my spouse and I were the pork chops. These might have been the best pork chops I've ever had in my life. The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, not dry at all. I was expecting it to be a little dry, as I feel like pork chop can sometimes get overcooked, but no. These were so juicy and tender. I asked our server how the pork chop was cooked. Our server said that the pork chops were cooked sous vide, which makes a lot of sense as to how they were so tender. I've already told my spouse if we are in the St. Augustine area again, I would make a special trip just to get these pork chops again, they were that good. I really enjoyed this restaurant. This was my favorite spot we checked out in the St. Augustine area, if you are ever passing by the area, check The Ice Plant out!

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