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The Cafe Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant  
4 cows based on 8 member votes based on 8 member reviews
509 Southard St, Key West Florida 33040
305-296-5515
Type: Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, International, Beer/Wine, Not 100% Vegetarian
Info: Serves meat, veg options available. Key West restaurant offering mostly vegetarian and vegan food, except for fishmeat. Has veggieburgers, vegan chicken, faux sausage, tofu parmigianan with pasta, tofu benni, spring rolls, seitan, fresh juices, organic wine. Open 11am-10pm, Sunday brunch 9-3. Accepts credit cards. Price: Moderate.

   
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"nice staff"  
My Rating
Fair
piffelina
Over 10 Reviews!
50
Posted on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Review: someone wrote a review with a bad experience with the staff - ours was the exact opposite when we visited the cafe in april. we had a very nice waitress.

the food, a veggieburger for my boyfriend and the bbq tofu plate for me, was good, but nothing fabulous. the food was beautifully presented, but unfortunately laked a bit in taste.

 
Pros: nice staff * *
Cons: a bit tasteless * *
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"LOVED The Cafe!"  
My Rating
Very good
veganmusician
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Friday, August 22, 2008
Review: What a pleasant surprise to find vegan delights in Key West! This cool little Cafe offers a comfy island oasis to those seeking vegetarian & vegan options in a town where they still think fish is a vegetable... The "Veggie" Veggie Burger is unique and wonderful, the Lotus tea tofu over green tea noodles was outstanding and the seitan steak rocked a mighty rocking! Chef Keith is friendly and accessible, helping me to feel right at home. I ate at the Cafe daily during our vacation and, if it weren't for the four-hour drive from Palm Beach County, I'd still be eating and relaxing daily at the Cafe. I'll definitely keep coming back for more! - Keith Berger, Boca Raton, FL
 
Pros: Fantastic food * Comfortable * Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: * *
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"Great food"  
My Rating
Very good
annice
3-10 Reviews
6
Posted on: Friday, February 22, 2008
Review: They advertise this restaurant as "almost vegetarian," and we weren't sure if we wanted to eat there. We looked at their menu in the window and saw things like pepper steak and chicken. We went inside and asked about it. The staff person said that these were meat analogs. The "almost" is because there are two or three fish dishes on the menu.

I had the pesto pizza (the cheese had no animal rennet) and my husbamd had the BBQ tofu plate. Both were delicious, and portions were so large that we brought some back to our rental cottage to heat up for lunch the next day.

Service was good, and the restaurant location is right in the heart of all the Key West action.

 
Pros: great food * no smoking * big portions
Cons: not 100% veggie * *
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"Good food.... not so good service"  
My Rating
Fair
goodiespan
Newbie Reviewer
1
Posted on: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Review: Me and my huband are vegetarians so we were excited to have lunch at all veggie place. We ordered a kous kous in a squash with raisins which was fabulous we also ordered a sip and a bread (I dont remember the name) which was O.K. and the sangria was damn good. but the worst part of the whole experience was our waitress. She didnt get our appetizer and when my husban reminded her she said "Oh! I wasnt sure if u wanted that!!!" woooow no appoligies nothing after that all we recieved were frown from her She never came back to ask if we were good or wanted something else..... If someone asks me I would definitely recommend this place but plz stay away from that ill-mannered woman!!!
 
Pros: * *
Cons: * *
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"BEST VEGAN RESTAURANT IN KEY WEST"  
My Rating
Very good
visitkw
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Sunday, January 13, 2008
Review: We love the Cafe. It is my favorite restaurant. If we get a chance to eat out my husband doesn't have to ask me where I want to go if the Cafe is open. If your a Vegan you need to give it a try, and you will agree.
 
Pros: excellent food * healthy cuisine * friendly staff
Cons: * *
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"I love this place"  
My Rating
Very good
Lisa
Over 10 Reviews!
13
Posted on: Sunday, January 06, 2008
Review: I can't believe I haven't written a review for The Cafe yet! Living in Key West isn't so easy for a vegan, but The Cafe makes it all ok. My friends and family are probably sick of going there every time we go out, but I love it so much! The good thing is that they do have a fish dish or two and some non-vegan items, so no one is totally thrown off. I usually get a stirfry, the brown sugar baked acorn squash, or one of the awesome salads. I haven't had the falafel in ages because I remember it not being very good the first time I had it, so I tend to steer clear. If anyone tries it and it has improved, please let me know!
 
Pros: Awesome waitstaff * Delicious food * Lots of variety
Cons: Noisy when busy * Don't have crayons for drawing anymore:( *
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"Excellent!"  
My Rating
Very good
hathor03
3-10 Reviews
5
Posted on: Friday, September 14, 2007
Review: The Cafe is one of the few places in Key West that truly caters to vegetarians. They even have a lot of vegan options. Their veggie burger is vegan out really, really good!
 
Pros: Good vegan selection * *
Cons: In the Keys - they run out of stuff! * *
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"The Cafe, Key West"  
My Rating
Very good
Stevie
Over 10 Reviews!
166
Posted on: Sunday, September 10, 2006
Review: I was taken to this place by my friend who I was visiting and enjoyed it so much I wanted to go back the next day. Great tasting food, superb portions, great atmo, plenty of vegan choice. A shame it isn't 100% vegetarian (most of the menu is). Good opening hours also. If it was 100% vegetarian I'd have given 5 out of 5.
 
Pros: Tasty food / big portions * Plenty vegan choices * Nice staff / atmo
Cons: Not 100% vegetarian * *
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