Awesome hidden gem at Bud and Mary's with views, ambience and excellent service and food…read more I went for breakfast and had the egg, ham and cheese sandwich on a warm pressed bagel that was so soft and delicious that I am salivating as I write this review. Spoke to the chef for a while. He also works at Ziggie's which is loved by many and a testament to his level of talent. He is Puerto Rican and plans to add some more authentic menu items that I am sure will be delicious. Can't wait to go back for more. I really enjoyed this restaurant and you will not be disappointed.

This little food restaurant is at the famous Bud & Mary's marina. They serve a great breakfast &…read morehave some of the best coffee in the keys. But, the real gem here is chef Alex. This man cooked our catch to perfection & turned it into a toco platter. I'm a veteran fisherman & a good judge of "cook your catch" places as we always catch fish & have it served to us for a meal the same day. Alex asked what we wanted & how he should prepare the fish. He exceeded all expectations & served us a platter with everything you'd want to build a fish taco including our fresh sea trout 3 ways. Blacked, his own take on old bay, & a parmasian encrusted. Added bonus, the location is a marina with boats coming & going , giant tarpon & sharks in the marina steps away from this little outdoor eatery.

If you're traveling to or through Marathon, Florida, do yourself a favor and stop at LJ's Café for…read morebreakfast or lunch. This family-owned gem was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband ordered the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. We split it but the first thing we noticed it was huge. The sandwich was served on Cuban bread that they bake fresh themselves, and it was some of the best bread I've ever had; light, flaky, perfectly golden brown, and incredibly fresh. Every ingredient tasted fresh and homemade, including real eggs cooked to order, not the processed "fake" eggs you find in so many places. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade pastries. Like the bread, everything is baked in-house, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. The coffee was equally impressive; rich, smooth, and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with breakfast and kept me coming back for more. What really sets LJ's Café apart, though, is the atmosphere. This is a true mom-and-pop establishment where family and friends work together. From the moment you walk into the small storefront, you're welcomed like family. The service is warm, genuine, and makes you feel right at home. And here's an added bonus for Florida travelers: the air conditioning is fantastic! After visiting several places in Marathon, we definitely appreciated being able to enjoy our meal in a cool, comfortable environment. I can't rave enough about this wonderful spot. If you're passing through Marathon, make sure your schedule allows for breakfast or lunch because those are the only hours they're open. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Best coffee I'm Marathon. Very cute place. The service was awesome! Will be going again and again.read more

They have the best smash burger I have ever had I would put it against any burger in not only south…read moreFlorida but in the United States absolute fire !!!!

Great food! We had a family gathering with the opportunity to try a wonderful assortment of…read morefantastic dishes. The eggplant tower appetizer and smoked fish dip are outstanding. The salads come out cold and crisp, your choice of soup, ceaser or house salad with entrees. The entrees we tried included veal, fish, chicken and the eggplant. Everyone raved about the entrees and trying to decide which was the favorite was impossible. The cheesecake is to die for. The service is top notch, and the wine selection is unbeatable. Can't wait to go back for more.

We go to a couple of different Pinecrest Bakeries in Miami, so we were anxious to try the Key Largo…read morebakery to compare. It was very similar to ours. Most of the ladies who work there do not speak English just like in Miami, but there is always one who speaks a little English and if you can speak a little Espanol and point to what you want, you will get what you came there for. Our server was friendly and helped us get our favorite guava pastries. Their prices are very reasonable here. They were fresh baked and smelled so good! They also have Cuban coffee, iced and hot. They make delicious cakes and donuts. And the favorite there is the Cuban Sandwich, which is generously filled with ham, shredded pork, pickle, cheese and crusty bread. They also have pastelitos and croquettas. Parking is right in front of the super cute casa restaurant. There is outdoor dining and a few tables inside also. They have a drive-in also. It is clean and nicely decorated. We will go back next trip.

First of all they had a drive through!! Already winning!!…read more We decided to split a croqueta sandwich which was absolutely bomb af. And we got some coffees to go. Definitely a good choice to save money. Why sit down for breakfast when you can take it to go!! The line was a little long but the ladies were sweet. And it was on our way to the beach. Can't get any better

My group of 6 got seated immediately and were given amazing service, the Pizza and Coffe was top…read moretier and would definitely come here again. Also loved looking around at all of the chickens. The scenery was beautiful.

food & atmosphere was amazing! needed a good breakfast sammy and this was the perfect spot. can't…read morewait to try our pastries out of the bakery !!

Quirky family owned spot with delicious fish but slow service and odd atmosphere inside. 3.5 stars…read more Food: 4 Atmosphere: 2.5 Service: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 2.5 (prices in the higher side ~$40 seafood entrees, $50+ meat) Opentableable: no, need to call Return worthiness: maybe Eve award: most fantastic hogfish Highlights: - Hogfish: transcendent. Delicate, pure amazing. Light egg wash and amazingly fresh and tender local fish I've never had. One I ordered had shrimp as well (was also supposed to be scallops). Choice of pasta or veg (green beans and potatoes). 5 stars - Duck: soy glazed half duck. Hub gave 4.5 stars - Bread: fresh, warm, and slightly seasoned. Would've liked some olive oil with it. 3.5 stars - Generous pour for glasses of wine - Mother son duo was so sweet Midlights - Beef Wellington: standard. 3 stars - Escargot: nice thin cognac sauce with tender escargot but being on a plate looked like it was drowning. 3 stars - Atmosphere: inside a motel like place. Outside had a thin balcony with a few tables for 2, inside very basic and old school with music to match Lowlights: - Long wait for food; we had a 630pm reservation and apps came at 7:30pm, entrees at 8:15pm and we didn't get to leave til almost 9 and skipped ordering - Out of few items and informed us 30+ min after we ordered them (rib eye and scallops) - Restroom downstairs in the lobby and closes at 8 so was a hassle to be let in

Absolutely amazing service and food. Top tier and the atmosphere is amazing. Best food we've ever…read morehad

Wow! The food was so good. Service was fast and friendly. Picnic tables on the front porch for…read moredining "in". I've wanted to stop here in the past and finally had the opportunity. This is a FL Keys experience you don't want to miss.

the FOOD was chef's kiss. 10/10 highly recommended. they have tables to sit at. it was relaxing and…read moref

Food for thought= Cute little cafe meets health food…read morestore. Service was lovely, truly great. Not a full service restaurant. You order at a counter and pay in advance, then someone delivers your food to your table. The menu is full of healthy and delightful items! It's a great place to have a quick bite without having to sacrifice ingredient standards.

Great tasty sandwiches, soups, and breakfast options. Prompt service. Hot tea. Everything starts…read morevegan and then they can add vegan and non-vegan proteins. Wonderful place for those of us who try to eat clean, whole foods.