Serves meat, vegan options available. A hidden gem at Zen Garden Market, Panama City Beach, Florida, with a mostly vegetarian menu in a serene garden setting. Beverages menu features smoothies, fresh juices, teas, tonics, exlirs, and coffee. Food menu features several small plates, breakfast, chips and salsa, falafel and pita, 2 sandwiches, and 2 hot plates. Non-veg items served are chicken and shrimp only. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm. Serves food from 9am
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707 R Jackson Blvd (at Front Beach Rd), Panama City Beach, Florida, USA, 32407
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Added by epiFURIOUS on 18 Apr 2010
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63 Reviews
First Review by epiFURIOUS
Veganfluencer
Points +99
Unique atmosphere, great food! - Edit
I thoroughly enjoyed their veggie burger. Multiple vegan options, and while they have indoor dining, the outdoor dining provided a unique experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-25
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chb-pbfp
Points +11147
Awesome place with great food - Edit
What a wonderful place, with great food and know very well what vegan is. Feels like a little paradise in an o so touristique area. Unfortunately they still propose meat on the menu, otherwise this would be a 5 star for me.
Read morePros: Lovely place, Great vegan food, Have some raw vegan options
Cons: Still meat on the menu
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Ruddegur
Points +1661
Disappointed - Edit
I'm glad most of the menu is vegan/ can be vegan.
Read moreBut after coming for a dinner and a breakfast I'm not impressed.
Both times they packaged all my food for takeaway when I specified one meal for there and one for takeaway.
Furthermore they simply piled all the food on top of each other in the takeaway containers. Curry does not compliment black beans well and forcing me to eat everything together in a sloppy curry is not how I want to enjoy my food.
The curry itself tasted good but altogether was not nice.
The works Burger I got for takeaway was just ok.
When I returned for breakfast I extremely specified I wanted the scrambler for there.
Again it all came out in takeaway.
They replated: photo posted - you're telling me that's '3 eggs' worth of tofu?
Not appealing, didn't taste like much of anything, and lousy portion size
They did not have the side potatoes so I opted for fruit - even that was not great (mango rind??).
Overall it seems like the best option for vegan food in the area but I'm disappointed overall with the food.
The atmosphere is very nice.
Staff are friendly if not spaced out.
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Sarah P
Points +9100
Best in PCB!!! - Edit
Like everyone else has said, this place is the best! All the food was the best quality and so delicious and satisfying. The staff and service were the BEST, and the atmosphere in the Zen Garden was so serene. We’d be back here in a heartbeat.
Read morePros: Everything!!!, Food quality, price, Service and staff!!!
Cons: None at all
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jimpatsfan
Points +64
A gem in the desert - Edit
I saw someone comment the PCB was a vegan desert but lotus cafe is a refreshing find. Many vegan options we ate there three different times for lunch and breakfast. I would give them 5 stars if allowed. Everything was fresh and flavorful.
Read morePros: Options, Friendly
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KevinMeyer
Points +280
Vegan friendly oasis!! - Edit
We stayed for a week over in Port Saint Joe, an hour east of PCB, which turned out to be a vegan desert. We drove over here for a sailing cruise and had an amazing lunch at the Lotus. All the food is fresh, beautiful, healthy, and absolutely delicious!! We loved it so much we ordered a second meal to take home with us. Plus, you get to eat in this gorgeous wild garden with lovely ponds and fountains, right in the middle of PCB! Highly recommended!!
Read morePros: Delicious beautiful food!, Fantastic garden!, Fun hippy vibe!
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +4536
Beautiful Garden Cafe with kids menu - Edit
Portobello hoagie with vegan mozzarella was delicious, as was Mediterranean salad loaded with quinoa and hummus. So cool that coleslaw and potato salad is made with vegenaise. I chose the coleslaw side with my sandwich and it was great.
Read moreSeed cheese was a miss for me, I wouldn’t reorder that one. It had a strong braggs amino taste.
I’m so happy that they had a kids menu and my son enjoyed his pb and j. He also loved looking at the fish and turtle, throwing leaves in the pond, plus walking on the pathway steps through the garden.
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EmilytheVegan26
Points +935
Gemstone - Edit
This place has a beautiful garden and gives off zen vibes. Very local with kind employees. Lots of vegan options and very health conscious menu. Make sure to ask what’s vegan because it looked like some of the burger buns were not vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-03
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MicahJM
Points +18
Awesome - Edit
I'm going again for sure. Food was fantastic and really enjoyed their veg and fruit mixtures. #Veganuary
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EliRiceEnglishND
Points +93
An oasis of deliciousness with a ton of vegan options - Edit
What an amazing oasis of healthy deliciousness! Dallas took our order and was so nice and helpful. I had the kava chocolate which was rich and delicious. I also ordered a bowl and the seed cheese appetizer. All delicious. This is a great place for vegans!! There isn't gluten free bread but you can put it in a bowl. The veggie burger is gluten free.
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TiaStreeterHutchins
Points +3217
Great calm and peaceful vegan spot. - Edit
Amazing! Zen garden, yoga and great vegan food.
Read moreHouse-made vegan cheese
Combination tray of hummus, using pumpkin/sunflower seeds, seed cheese, chips, salsa & guac!
served with w/sliced apples
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PLNTPWR
Points +32
Incredibly delicious! - Edit
Lotus was our very first stop as soon as we reached PCB Friday before last. I found Lotus listed in the Happy Cow App. How exciting to find a menu filled with vegan & healthy goodness. This was my first experience with Lotus & now wish there was one in my town. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly & welcoming. The restaurant had a calming ambience. We were surrounded by gardens, water fountains & a koi pond. There were indoor seating & outdoor garden seating options.
Read moreAll of the food exceeded my expectations.
The grilled house made veggie burger topped with sprouts, organic spring mix & veggies set the bar high for me. The chipotle sauce set it off with just the right kick. I don’t think I will be able to order veggie burgers anywhere else because they will never live up to Lotus’s. The potato salad was the best I’ve ever had. My husband (not vegan) enjoyed the sweet chili glazed salmon with zen slaw & potato salad. He was extremely satisfied & left nothing behind.
In addition to the cafe there is a juice bar loaded with healthy drink options, a small gift shop, as well as, a massage therapist on location.
If you’re ever visiting Panama City Beach, please treat yourselves at Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar. You will not be disappointed. Also, purchase a Lotus Cafe t-shirt. It’s so soft. I absolutely love mine. 💚🌱🪷
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-29
Pros: Vegan , Healthy, Calming atmosphere
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maxolut
Points +46
Beautiful. Inviting. Vegan. - Edit
This is a must visit for plant based consuming people.
Read moreGreat plant based options available. Staff is very profound, and helps you if you only like to eat vegan.
Try their own lemonade and cookies as well.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-27
Pros: Great staff, Tasty vegan food, Beautiful surroundings
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inkybrown
Points +709
decent food but slow service - Edit
Lotus Cafe in Panama City Beach, Florida has many vegan options. I had the seeded cheese and the special, shiitake quinoa veggie burger with rosemary aioli. It was tasty enough, but my gf’s portobello cheesesteak sandwich was skimpy for the price and service was very slow.
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phytophilous
Points +167
Delicious - Edit
The harvest bowl tasted amazing and was so filling! The tempeh curry was also wonderful.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Relaxing atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Tight parking
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ShligorTastes
Points +46
Very yummy, so peaceful - Edit
A great find for lunch! Would give it 5/5 stars if I could, but they are not fully vegan/vegetarian. Delicious food and great atmosphere! The perfect place to sit and enjoy some peace and quiet, especially in such a touristy area. Went here 3 times in 3 days! Be careful when looking for their menu because there is a lotus cafe in California and they have a very similar menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-01
Pros: Many great vegan options , Actually healthy options
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KateShaw
Points +891
Beautiful scenery - Edit
This was a lovely spot for lunch - we enjoyed the peaceful patio seating. My husband’s juice and salad was very good. I wasn’t a big fan of my curry bowl - it seemed to be missing some flavor, although I did enjoy how packed full of veggies it was.
Read morePros: Beautiful seating, Multiple veg options
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SingingVeganAtitlan
Points +692
Lovely lunch - Edit
What a delight. I met an omni friend for lunch and we were both happy. The veggie burger was great, as was the garden setting. The staff was also super friendly. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Reasonable price, Lovely vibe
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holisticrealtor
Points +24
Amazing food and wellness restaurant, love the vegan food, so healthy - Edit
I loved the vegan foods and juice bar
Read morePros: Amazing healthy foods
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toriiiiii
Points +50
Delicious 🤤 - Edit
This place is awesome!! The food is delicious and the vibe is great! Everyone was so friendly and they have a lot of vegan options! I will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good vibes, Delicious food
Cons: None
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Zeerah
Points +92
Great ambiance - Edit
Delicious juice, smoothies with plant protein, veggie burger, sides, curries, and raw tacos
Read morePros: Raw options , Whole plant food options , Inexpensive
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StephanieDevener
Points +15
Peaceful little cafe - Edit
What a lovely peaceful little cafe! The smoothies are delicious and the staff are so nice! Will definitely go back!!
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KristinJeter
Points +46
Love it here - Edit
I love this place so much. I keep wanting to try new things on the menu but I am currently obsessed with the kale avocado salad. I will try to remember to update as I get a chance to try different dishes.
Read morePros: Health conscious menu, Beautiful atmosphere
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cwarrick1
Points +1781
Lunch and Garden - Edit
A lovely little cafe and garden. We had a flavorful lunch while sitting in the garden with our dogs. I had the curry bowl and hubby had the burger with the works. Both were awesome!! And a raw brownie to top it off
Read morePros: Tasty options, Beautiful garden to sit in(with our dogs), Great staff
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PeterAdair
Points +29
Favorite spot in PCB! - Edit
There are lots of vegan options from apps to entrees and desserts. The staff is super friendly and helpful. This is the most charming and unique little cafe! Every meal here has been excellent.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Charming and welcoming atmosphere, Great outdoor seating
Cons: Limited indoor seating
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BonnieJones
Points +148
Great vegan brunch! - Edit
There are not many options for vegans in this part of Florida, but this little gem hit the spot! I had the vegan breakfast burrito and a latte with coconut milk. Both were delicious! Ask for their homemade vegan cheese for some added zing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: Many vegan options, Delicious burritos, Yummy smoothies
Cons: None
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ryleyh
Points +29
Best vegan spot in Panama City - Edit
They have a large selection of smoothies and juices, also they have vegan options for breakfast and lunch. They serve meat and eggs as well which is nice to bring somebody who is not vegan. They have a beautiful outside space to sit. If you take your food to go it comes in compostable eco-friendly packaging.
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