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Food For Thought Cafe
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Ovo
American
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Take-out
Breakfast
Veggie food cafe, bookstore, and shop located in Gulfside Village Plaza. Around half the entrees are vegan. Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 26 Apr 2021 by BrianHigdon
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Added by HealthyinMarathon on 25 Nov 2011
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40 Reviews
First Review by saku
lasellars
Points +91
Absolute veg gem! - Edit
My family and I have gone to Food for Thought three times since arriving in Marathon and we will most certainly be going back again. This spot is so great! We’ve gotten almost every one of their smoothies, which have all been delicious, and our lunch here was awesome too. The panini, portobello crunchwrap (a daily special when we were there), and meatball wrap were all fantastic. The staff there also has such good energy! Definitely go if you’re in Marathon and looking for a healthy veg meal or snack!
Read morePros: Healthy veg menu, Yummy smoothies, Amazing staff
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Nova3
Points +196
Great place! - Edit
Great little veg place inside of a health food store. I enjoyed the bagel and a plant-based protein strawberry and banana smoothie. I brought my own containers, even for the drink, and they gave me no problems with using them. Staff was chill and friendly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-22
Pros: Protein smoothies
Cons: Wish it was open Sundays, Not completely vegan
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tommyx
Points +97
Great find! - Edit
Glad to find this restaurant and store so close to our hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful - helping us find some options with no onion and garlic. Will return the next time we're in the Keys!
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colleenw114
Points +126
So many vegan options - Edit
This place has so many vegan options, it’s hard to choose. I got the burrito wrap, which was very good, but served cold. I think I would have liked it better if the chili was warm. I wish we were staying longer to try more things!
Read morePros: Almost whole menu is vegan, Very good food
Cons: A little pricey
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plantbasedgal
Points +441
A Florida Keys Treasure - Edit
We stay in KW for about weeks, and will make a trip out here a few times. Great, healthy food, made fresh. Good vibes and super friendly service. The daily specials are truly special.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-11-24
Pros: Healthy, not vegan junk food, Fast service, Great coffee
Cons: None
HealthyinMarathon
Thanks for the nice review!
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Jennifer Schubert
Points +684
Fantastic selection - Edit
Sometimes we want to pick up some healthy snacks, sometimes we want unhealthy snacks, and this place does not disappoint. From hummus to vegan potato salad to chocolate to supplements, they’ve got a bit of everything. And always friendly people.
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PattyGraham
Points +64
Superb Vegan Options - Edit
Outstanding vegan brunch with great service and friendly patrons. Could have hung out there all day!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Freshly made, Good vibes from the place and staff
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maggers159
Points +1214
Amazing all around - Edit
This place is such a gem in the keys! The food is so healthy and tasty! There was a wide variety so I will be coming back for more. The little market is also cute and has great vegan food and care products.
Read morePros: eco conscious, feel good food
Cons: a little slow
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j.ewers
Points +70
Mostly vegan menu - Edit
It’s nice that this place is mostly vegan considering it’s about the only place with vegan options in Marathon. Got the portobello burger and miso mushroom soup. Both were tasty!
Read moreFeech
Irie island eats is really good too.
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briannamaphis
Points +2544
i wish i could try EVERYTHING - Edit
almost every option had the (v) to mark that it is vegan as it comes. it’s kinda silly how such a tasty restaurant is nestled in the back of its health food store. but this place was GAS. i got a meatball wrap to go. it was equally savory and indulgent but made me feel… healthy? it was very strange in the best way. this is the best type of vegan food imo. healthy and clean but tastes AMAZING. wish i lived closer so i could visit more. serving size was also big so i got two meals out of it!
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StephanieMcGlathery
Points +62
Great cafe! - Edit
I had the miso mushroom soup and taco salad and it was wonderful! They came over and asked my 2 year old if she liked strawberry and bananas and then brought her a smoothie while we were eating. We will be back for sure while we are here for the week.
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Kittixie
Points +31
Friendly and knowledgeable staff! - Edit
This lovely little Cafe in The Keys is right off Overseas in Marathon. There are plenty of options ranging from delicious burgers to delightful wraps. I've yet to have one bad thing here. They have an amazing gluten-free pizza crust that's baked to perfection. The wheatgrass shots are affordable and made fresh pressed. The staff is very polite and more than happy to assist you.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Vegan, Market place
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Dr.Alda
Points +81
Best Vegan Cafe! - Edit
This is my favorite vegan cafe. The food is so fresh and delicious. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I love their daily specials. This is the only place I can find and purchase different vegan cheeses and sauces. Definitely check this place out!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options ask for vegan cheese, Friendly staff, Vegan store
Cons: Open until 5 pm , Pricey but worth it, They can get quite busy, call your order ahead
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Ewlnyc
Points +149
Worth a pit stop! - Edit
Good food and friendly people. I had the burrito wrap and my husband had the falafel and we shared. We liked both, but one was better, and I can’t remember which one!!!! Arghhhhhhh. Well, a good reason to go back, no?
Read morePros: Outside seating , Delicious food, Nice staff
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hekatelaloba
Points +113
Fantastic! - Edit
Got the Portobello Crunch Wrap and it was delicious! I split it with my partner because it was very large and came with a really nice salad. 100% would recommend.
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BrianHigdon
Points +554
Decent food - Edit
There's not many vegan options on the keys, but this place was alright. There was some confusion about whether one of the breakfast options was vegan or not. Didn't get much food for how much it costs and didn't have full table service, you order and pay at the counter. Ambience was alright.
Read moreCons: Expensive for small portions.
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bnice802
Points +24
Great catch in the Keys - Edit
A real oasis in an ocean of seafood shacks.
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rxvixen
Points +144
Wholesome vegan options - Edit
We tried the portobello mushroom wrap, the burrito wrap and the taco salad. We got them all to go. I needed to add store taco sauce to the taco salad for additional favor for the green. The burrito wrap was excellent but I didn’t receive dressing for the salad that came with it. The portobello wrap was good and it also came with a side salad.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , The 3 meals costed $46, Atmosphere is very homey
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jbarrier
Points +26
A vegan desert - Edit
I have to admit that I was pretty shocked to learn that there are so few vegan options in the Florida Keys. So glad we found Food For Thought in Marathon. The food is fantastic and the service is great. Located in a health food store in a strip mall it is easy to miss but in this vegan desert that would be a huge mistake. Highly recommend!
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thesouthernherbivore
Points +46
Great falafel burger, tons of vegan options - Edit
This cafe is tucked away in a strip mall in a little organic market, but the service and food were excellent. I had the falafel burger with side salad, and enjoyed it quite a bit. They have a large number of vegan options and all their food is at least vegetarian. Great spot for breakfast or lunch.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Great service
Cons: Small eating area
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MillerG
Points +79
Great vegan options! - Edit
Bought a taco Tuesday meatless vegan taco with cashew sour cream, kombucha and trail mix. Love them!!
Read morePros: Serves vegan lunch options , Organic vegan/veg snacks
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iseeadarkness
Points +66
Great food in a vegan desert - Edit
Lovely place that I would be happy to eat at even if it wasn’t the only option for miles. I wish my hometown had a place like this. The burrito was excellent.
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Annebumble
Points +503
Yummy lunch - Edit
Had a lovely toasted sandwich with vegan bacon & a blueberry muffin. Vegan Bagels were good too, the menu offers falafel burger, Portobello burger, burrito wrap, vegan meatball wrap, daily soup of the day, salads, Açaí bowls & smoothies
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan muffins
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eliza6156
Points +64
Hospitable and fun! - Edit
Read moreA tip to help you find the location, The sign outside says “organic cafe”, but on the window it says food for thought.
They have outstanding customer service!
The staff is super helpful and personable
You can tell everyone is really proud of their cafe/store.
If you are stuck deciding or have any questions they would definitely help you out.
They have a good selection of stuff; especially for their small store. It’s fun to just look around, there’s lots of interesting things and the shop’s interior is really pretty.
It’s pricey and they don’t have everything; but the store is good for if you’re looking for something the local publix doesn’t have, or want a change of pace from a big grocery store.
They do have some stuff on sale which is nice, you could probably score some nice deals on items that otherwise would be kind of expensive. Just depends what you are looking for and what is currently on sale.
their prices are expensive, but it’s not because they are trying to squeeze every last penny out of you, it’s becsuse their stuff is really good quality.
They have all the staples a vegan would need to thrive.
The food was good and reasonably priced! I got the “meatball” wrap and it was delicious.
The vegetable soup is really amazing!
I can tell they put care into creating the food and making sure it tastes good with seasonings and stuff for their food
At the counter, you can get food for there or to go. Service is pretty fast also, Especially if the cafe is not crowded
Vegan cheese is the default for things with cheese, so it is no extra charge. They have regular cheese, and is no extra charge, but you need to request regular/dairy cheese if you would like it.
Even if you aren’t vegan/vegetarian, I would still recommend this place to add to your Florida Keys must visit list because of their homey atmosphere, delicious healthy food, and super nice employees.
Pros: Super nice and patient staff , Food tastes great! , Unique and fun place to visit
Cons: Not much seating area , Not much space between tables and counter
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MarisaD
Points +32
Very good!! - Edit
This place was delicious. So many vegan options! We had the vegan grilled cheese and the burrito - would highly recommend both!
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SowmyaSwaminathan
Points +30
excellent food, the best in keys - Edit
Loved every single thing we ate.. we went there twice while going to key west and back. Lovely food, great friendly people. A must go for vegans 🙂
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organicnancy
Points +114
Awesome healthy vegan options - Edit
We were excited to see such a great shop and cafe so close to where we stayed in Marathon. We had a vegan buffalo chicken wrap and a huge salad and a great smoothie. Also did a bit of shopping at the market. Great option for the area that is limited for vegans. Really nice people too!
Read morePros: Yummy healthy vegan options, Great smoothies, convenient market and cafe together
Cons: somewhat limited produce
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