An absolutely fantastic little place, filled to the brim with (mostly) manatee art! Fair trade coffee and sweets at the counter, filtered water, and even ocean friendly straws, this place is awesome! My waitress, Cheryl, was super sweet in helping me decide what to get, and the other young lady who brought me my food was cheerful and kind, as well. I got the breakfast burrito, made vegan with tofu scramble and vegan cheese. It was delicious! The hashbrowns were great as well. If you're in the area, and you're vegan or gluten free, you MUST check this cafe out!

Pretty great spot to visit for vegan and vegetarian food. They do have a few things with chicken or turkey also. This is probably my wife's favorite restaurant. Service is good and the food is excellent, especially the hummus and chips. The interior is a little faded and worn but clean. The prices are reasonable.

Was in St. Augustine 10 years ago when on a whim tried out this small cafe. I had the most amazing omelette that I continued to think about. 10 years later we are back in St Augustine and had to come back. The omelette was as good as I remembered! My wife loved her wrap too.

Not much of a review kinda guy. My girlfriend and I came here for lunch on my birthday trip, and my god they are amazing!! Very reasonably priced. She had their tofu scramble, hot tea, and a vegan pancake with bananas. I had the stir fry with Cajun chicken, and their miso soup. If you’re looking for a healthy feel good spot to eat, check them out. Mike the owner is a very nice guy as well.

I cannot possibly go to Saint Augustine without stopping at the Manatee Cafe. Every single time it has been spot on absolutely positively delicious! Don't let the hippie vibe freak you out. I am a big bacon steak meat eater. But this place is the best veggies option ever!

Always a 5 star dining experience. They serve delicious savory healthy food fast. Not fast food. My go to is their tofu Reuben. Omelettes are awesome too. Plenty of options available. Try them all.

We had lunch here. Small and quaint with cute decor. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Food is delicious. Gotta get the hashbrowns, they are outta this world especially with the hot sauce which isn't very spicy but has great flavor. I had the grilled cheese and tofu sandwich, we also had the pizza with vegan cheese, tofu rueben, and breakfast burrito with tofu eggs. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and well seasoned. Staff is very friendly. Definitely recommend.

I've been going to the manatee Cafe ever since its inception. I no longer live in the area but now whenever I travel through I make it a point to stop and get my favorite, their breakfast burrito. It's loaded with healthy goodness and works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 👍😍👏😋

I always hate doing this... rating any vegetarian restaurant under 4 stars, but we tried to find the good here and there was not much. Strengths: + All vegetarian, lots of vegan options + Fairly quick service even when busy Opportunities: - the tofu scramble only really had the flavor of soy sauce. For us vegans, we know Indian black salt + nutritional yeast will yield a very eggt flavor for tofu scramble. As such, the first couple bites were good, but the dish became inedible halfway through because it was just tofu with soy sauce. - the potatoes were very greasy and were underseasoned alone. So eating them with the tofu scramble balanced out a little but each should stand on its own. - the miso soup did not taste fresh. It had this dark, burnt taste. I've literally never experienced in the hundreds of miso soups I've eaten in my lifetime. - the waffle was by far the worst though. I know vegan baking (any cooking with flour) can be difficult, but this waffle was gritty and bitter. It was almost as if the batter switched the sugar and baking soda. My wife took two bites and couldn't do any more. I tried one and spit it out. The fruit was also not fresh and was bitter as well. With such high reviews, I'm so surprised at our experience. If it is a consistency issue, I hope they fix it!

The food was great. I had the veggie burger with tabooli and chips. Tons of flavor on the burger and the tabouli had a unique garlic taste. Besides us there was only 1 other person and we still waited a little for the food. The waitress was very nice and helpful. You can save 10% if you pay with cash.

This is a cute little restaurant in the middle of a strip mall full of other restaurants. What makes it stand out from it's neighbors is it's unique menu. They have a large variety of vegan and vegetarian options, served diner style, but plated in a fine dining fashion. The food looks beautiful and delish, and I'd say that it tastes even better than it looks. I had the breakfast burrito, which was really more of a fully loaded, tropical, fruity/savor, breakfast taco. My friend had the 2 eggs and potatoes breakfast. Both looked wonderful and tasted better than anticipated. If you're in the area and would like some local, delicious, vegan/vegetarian (they also have meat options) cuisine, then this is your place.

Warm and relaxing space. Food is incredible. After eating there for almost 30 years, still my favorite lunch in St. Augustine. Usually get the Burrito #1 and red zinger. Very fresh and tasty. Large portions. Even if you’re not vegetarian, you’ll love it!

Thanks for the great vegan food! The scrambled tofu and potatoes were bomb. Coffee was great too!

We can't believe we hadn't found this gem before now. My vegan friend was delighted and my other vegetarian and I loved it. The food was hot, perfectly spiced, just plain delicious. I had the Cajun tofu pita with homemade hummus and blue corn chips.

The food is delicious! Vegetarian friendly and Gluten-Free friendly. I had the veggie burger with home fries, others with me had an egg salad with Tabouli and chips, and scrambled eggs and home fries. The staff was very friendly and considerate of our dietary needs.

I am French and I like to cook, especially vegetables. I am so happy that I ve been to this restaurant! The food was 5 star 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 fresh, tasty, and subtle. And so cheap for the quality! The staff was also 5 star. Don't hesitate to go there, it's a hidden gem.

Loved it! Omelettes were delish with lots of different cut up veggies. Breakfast potatoes were yummy and crispy, GF bread was good and GF chickpea pancakes were yummy, too! They came with nicely cut up variety of fruit, not your standard boring cantaloupe/grape combo. Will definitely come back on our next visit to St. Augustine.

It was really nice experience! The waitress was really friendly, the food (I ordered rice with bean, salad and apple&banana smoothie) was delicious indeed! The coffee was also really good The portions are big. Nice music, vibe pictures. I loved it!

Adorable, cozy space, excellent, fast service, and DELICIOUS food that accommodates vegan and gluten free eaters. Loved it here so much we visited twice on our long weekend!

OMG I loved this place. Great good, even better atmosphere. I can't wait to go back!!

The vegan grilled cheese and tofu is [chef's kiss] delicious! The sandwich was absolutely delectable, and the salad and mixed green dressing were both amazing. I had my to-go order prepared well with to-go cutlery. The ambiance is nifty. Highly recommend for all vegans.

Hole in the wall place. Never would expect a small Cafe to have big taste. They have been operating for a long time and even used to be located downtown. The atmosphere is very laid-back, you will not feel rushed. They specialize in gluten free meals.

Breakfast egg burrito with a side salad!!! Oh my goodness, I can't say enough. The wheat flour tortilla is perfectly crisp using no oil! I got 1/2 an order and it was still too much to eat. Totally in love with their food and it's only a mile or two down Hwy 16 off of I-95

Not often do my taste buds dance for joy, but here they did. The Cajun pita was perfectly spiced and the burrito #2 was a blend of black beans and avocado.

GF and vegan friendly! Awesome crispy Belgian style GF waffle with bananas and walnuts; hubby had mixed fruit with his. Fresh and yummy! Organic coffee was smooth and tasty. Would go here often if we lived here!

Food is phenomenal. My favorite place to come for breakfast, lots of options for vegans and vegetarians. They also have gluten free pizza crust, bagels, waffles, pancakes, and bread. The best hidden Cafe in st augustuine

Came here with my wife looking for a brunch place in St. Augustine that wouldn't involve a 40min wait. Had no idea it was vegetarian/vegan. While I was looking for some bacon, I walked away from the meal even more satisfied than I could have imagined. The food was SO good. The quality and flavors were just perfect. I got the breakfast burrito and my wife got the waffles. Just wow. The food was unreal at how tasty it was. So much so we decided we had to stop again before we drove back home. Second time the service was a little bit more rough. Seemed like they were a little short staffed but what place isn't nowadays. Either way, highly recommend this hidden gem.

Always just a phenomenal experience here at the Manatee Café! Cheryl and her Crew do what they do, oh-so-well. We used to live in Saint Augustine and this is the one for-sure place we have to visit when we’re back in town. For we three, our go-to is the Manatee breakfast burrito. We have two with the side salad (fave dressings are both the mustard and the basil) and the third with the house potatoes. This “burrito” is actually more like a giant fat taco with the best, unique ingredients you’ve ever tasted put together, including hummus, sweet potato, scrambled eggs and a whole lotta Love! I’m not a huge fan of hummus, but something about this just WORKS—Cheryl is a true Genius! The coffee, both regular and decaf, is strong, just how we like it. Original artwork on all the walls is a delight, and the servers are super friendly and helpful. If you get lucky, you might even be able to bow at Cheryl’s feet as she passes hurriedly through the restaurant enroute back to the hot grill. You won’t be sorry you took a moment to thank her – she is always willing to take a moment to meet a new fan. Tell her Renge’, Mark and Shelby sent you! 🌟💜💙💚🌟