Quick 3 hr trip to celebrate my youngest son's birthday at the beach. We were encouraged to stop by and I was immediately enthused by the layout. Upon entering we were greeted and instructed to have a seat anywhere to have a chance to review the menus. It took them about 10 minutes to come take our order and another 15 to have it brought to the table but they did seem short staffed. The food was so deliciously delicious lol and flavored well. Too many plates ordered to list but reference the receipt to see the names. I will be returning. Outside is also an oasis.

What a magical place this is! We feel so lucky to have stumbled upon Lotus Cafe while on vacation. It’s such a beautiful and loving place. The gardens and variety of seating options leave lots of opportunities to connect with nature and others. The staff was so kind and friendly. And the food was great! It was nice to have a lot of healthy options that taste really good. We had the curry (highly recommend) and the chicken wrap w chipotle (also great) Their kids menus was perfect for our littles as well. (PB&J and a chicken quesadilla - which they devoured). Thank you for a lovely time Lotus Cafe! Hope to visit again soon!

Awesome Mexican food with all organic ingredients. Try the seed cheese. It is the best. Hummus made from scratch is outstanding. Great and friendly service. You will feel like eating in your own backyard. Very serene setup in nature if you sit in the outdoor area.

I absolutely loved this place!!! The staff is cool and friendly. They kindly answered all my questions about their vegan options and helped me order some delicious stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed the Green Good smoothie, v-12 juice, kale avocado salad, potato salad, and turmeric mango kombucha (even though it wasn’t fruity). The zen garden was super relaxing and pretty!

Wonderful experience and a hidden gem away from the city life with great food and drinks. Highly recommended, the salmon salad was delicious! Pay attention and you might even find a few fairy zen gardens and Koi fish ;-) They also have a massage therapist (by appointment) and lights around for a cool night experience. Will definitely be back again!

A hidden gem which I highly recommend if you are living or visiting Panama Beach, FL. Super chill and tranquill place, but not off the beaten path. You feel like you are in Mr. Miyagi's backyard from the minute you step out of your car. The garden is charming and peaceful and that atmosphere follows you as you walk into the cafe. There is a wonderful selection of freshly made and absolutely delicious food, along with a nice selection of juices and of course coffee and tea. Everything we tried was out of this world and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. They seem to offer various other services at the Garden, so it's a whole experience! Absolutely LOVED the Lotus Cafe, and it's a must stop any time I am in the area! In closing - INCREDIBLE!

Excellent food and drinks.

Zen platter was nice, Cortado delish, ambiance with the koi fish and pond smoothing to look at, the company (my hubby) the best, especially when I beat him in cribbage and won a footrub massage! Appreciating the NOW.

I love the concept of Lotus Cafe because there is nothing like this that I know of in PCB. I think they can be way better with a little bit of effort. The place was dirty, floors, windows, tables etc. Music was super loud and not at all contributing to the environment and they took way too long for our order..it looked just disorganized... and the Zen garden looks a bit run down. A bit of TLC and better organization will grow your business.

This place is such a vibe!! The food is delicious and healthy. The service is fast and friendly and the ambiance is totally Zen!! This was so worth the 20 minute drive out of my way to visit. I wish I lived closer, I would absolutely be a regular.

This gorgeous place sits amidst a beautiful garden. The food is amazing. I got the Hawaiian teriyaki pibeapple veggie burger with a side of black beans and barley rice chunks of carrot very mild flavoring w. Chickpea The Slab of pineapple was as thick as the patty, core left of the pineapple which is great for anti parasitic qualities with arugula leaves and tomato vegan cheese on Flatbread wheat bun makes this burger super filling The Patty was black bean and seemingly sweet potato deliciously balanced and flavorful savory of patty and ripe sweetness of the lightly heated pineapple I also got Raw wrap with side of coleslaw. Seed cheese was made with braggs liquid aminos which is always slightly saltier than salt but balances out nicely with the rawness of the wrap Mixture of seeds to include pumpkin along with herbs Arugula kale spring lettucered onion red and green bell pepper cucumber traditional Guacamole raw sprouts on top Drank: Coconut water in a box but they have juices and smoothies and kombuchas as well SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SPACE the staff are incredibly kind and generous. Fits for all eaters. Sincerely, The V3gan Food Critic “Because I have Good Taste” thev3ganfoodcritic at gmail Instagram: thev3ganfoodcritic

While looking for a coffee shop in PCB, we came across this little gem. My daughters wanted coffee, but my friend and I were hoping for wine, which surprisingly they had on the down-low (not advertised) so we shared a bottle. The atmosphere is very Zenn with bamboo and coi ponds, a small gift shop/antique shop, and great art displayed. The hummus we ordered was tasty and very fresh. My only reason for giving 4 stars to service was because it took so long to get the food out to us because they only had two people working and they were pretty busy. Other than that, I will definitely come back and stay awhile.

This review is long overdue. Lotus Cafe was my favorite place when I lived in Bay county. At the time, it was one of the only places with good vegan options! Although there are now a growing number of places to eat vegan, it is still hard to find anywhere as beautiful. The nature scenery is gorgeous and peaceful, and the indoor ambience is too. The food was always wonderful and the people friendly. 🌺🌸🍃

What an awesome place to have lunch! It's a beautiful little spot with a garden and a cozy atmosphere to chill out. The food was great, the people were friendly, and the vibe was perfect.

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. All 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. 💚🌱🪷

Their seed cheese is a must. The zen platter and vegan quesadilla was so delicious. The juices are re- energizing. The employees were so cheerful and nice! Absolutely wonderful environment. Definitely making a 2nd stop before heading back home.

I have very specific diet requirements...very challenging for me to eat in a restaurant. They listened to my special needs and prepared my meal accordingly. I appreciated them very much and the food was delicious.

Great very personal experience and amazing food. Love the food and vibes.

The place is beautiful and very unique but the food- golly the worst I have ever had. We ordered the roasted veggie wrap which was ok but no specific flavor or anything to it. And the curry bowl was the most awful looking and tasting thing in the world. Except rice, beans and tofu nothing else was recognizable or edible. I seriously wanted to like the place but it’s too pricey and seriously not good at all.

Had a fantastic visit. Beautiful property, very friendly service and delicious food. Will be back anytime I'm in town and will recommend to friends, family and others

This place is pure magic and my favorite spot in Panama City outside the beach! Nicole is so lovely and gracious! She made us feel right at home. We drank a delicious V-12! 🍅 🥕 🥒 celery, 🥬 beet, 🍎 🍋 ginger turmeric 🧄 and cayenne! also ordered a Peanut Butter Buddha: almond milk, peanut butter, banana 🍌 maca and cacao. Coffee is awesome too! The grounds are full of little surprises and tucked away spots: the karma shack offers yoga and donation based massages. Bonsai trees, wind chimes and chess games, cats and prayer weaves, wire wrapping necklace and music gatherings. I would come here daily if I lived here.

Food has been hit for miss for a while but I would say the last 3-4 times we’ve gone in the food and drinks were super good which is why it leaving this review. Not a ton of options for clean/organic lunch spots in PCB so check them out to keep it going!

Love this place, people are not living in fear. This is wonderful to see, I will continue to support businesses that are not brainwashed by propaganda

A perfect place for quiet time surrounded by nature. Great prices, high quality organic and vegan foods and juice bar. Friendly staff, has bonsai for sale and a neat gift shop. Very nice energy here. I got the salmon plate with gingerale and husband got the combo Philly with lemonade. Perfect portions. Delicious.

Such a cool place. Great vibe and selection of coffee.

Feels like home.

Amazing food and the ambience was so calm and relaxing.. they are family owned. Beautiful garden and so serene. I had the Kale and Salmon Salad. If you ever visit Panama City Beach Florida you must stop by.

I cannot recommend this place enough. We spent a few days in PCB and this was our go-to for breakfast and lunch. Our hotel’s food choices were all deep-fried and cheesy. The Lotus Cafe was a breath of fresh air with a calm atmosphere, amazing staff and healthy food options. My kids have been asking to eat at the ‘forest and fish place’ daily since leaving PCB.

I do not recommend this place at all. I ordered a kale avocado salad that it is supposed to have avocado, a bunch of vegetables and quinoa on it and all you get it’s a bunch of kale. Funny story is that when I went to ask about all the missing ingredients on my salad, there was another person also complaining about the same thing. The people at the counter did nothing and said that there was avocado smashed in there (see the picture). They also claimed there was quinoa on it and if there was some maybe it was half a teaspoon. We both left unsatisfied and unhappy. Will never come back. I spent $30 for a bunch of kale and a juice.

Awesome place with great vibes and many good healthy, vegan options. Their veggie burger and the PB Buddha smoothie are amazing! I order those everytime I go to Panama City and multiple times while I'm there.

We enjoyed delicious wraps here, and as two vegetarians it was refreshing to have more than one or two options on the menu...in fact it took us a while to decide as it all sounded so good! Great prices for healthy food too. The outdoor area is shaded and has lots of little seating areas dotted about, so despite the heat we were able to sit outside comfortably. A lovely pond and sound of water was really relaxing. Also a shop with unusual items, and staff were very friendly. Highly recommend!

This really is the beaches best kept secrets!! Absolutely beautiful vegetated atmosphere. The food and coffee are very impressive!! This is one of my favorite places to hang out for a minute to enjoy some coffee. 🧡

Perfect healthy spot to stop when passing through Florida! We loved the superfood smoothies, Salmon Plate, and Chicken Portobello sandwich. We loved browsing the shop for cute gifts and essential oil products. The outdoor garden and games was a nice nature touch! Servers were helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

What an amazing atmosphere. Start by walking through an amazing garden. You almost have to find your way to the restaurant, but it's a fun journey. A flowing creek and places to sit. When we found the small restaurant it was not very busy. The staff was a very welcoming. The menu was unfamiliar to me but they were wonderful to answer all my questions about the dishes. I had the mushroom quesadillas and they were absolutely amazing. After having lunch we wandered through the gift shop. The gift shop had a wonderful variety of locally made products. Most products appeared to be environmentally friendly. Many of them were listed as sustainable. I absolutely loved the place and definitely hope I am back in the area to visit.

This place was amazing! The atmosphere it's self is worth going to sit and read a book grab a coffee and relax kinda feeling. The food is really healthy and everything on the menu is yummy! I went with my parents we had the fruit and granola bowl, burrito and some eggs. The fruit bowl was my favorite!

Do you like a cozy atmosphere with yummy food & drinks? And do you like big seashells, plants & cool merch?...well, this place is a no brainer. Review by a local who love to walk here Peaceful Funky Hoops.

Such a cute, almost magical little place!! There weren’t many smoothie options to choose from, but the two we tried were great! Everyone there seemed friendly & welcoming. I wear my gemstone ring from the shop almost daily! The atmosphere overall was just beautiful & calming, but there could be some landscape maintenance for sure. Overall, I’m glad we got to stop by and check it out on the way back home!

This is such an incredible space! We're lucky to have it here in PCB. As soon as you step foot into the garden, the vibe and energy of the space is so grounding and peaceful. Not to mention the seating outdoors! Highly recommended the Zen Burrito, it was delish!

I used to search for places like this back in the 90’s when I was young and traveling… the atmosphere is what “took me back”. The vibe wasn’t just the smell of curry in the air or the beautiful, natural landscaping but the feeling I left with. The feeling of something familiar and comforting for my soul. Knowing places like this still exist brings me so much joy and hope. I had the alkaline juice and it was perfectly balanced and my husband had a cortado that he said was delicious. So glad we found this sweet spot on our recent trip to PCB.

Would definitely not recommend this establishment unfriendly staff they could use a crash course in how to treat people of color!!!!

First time here. Visiting from Georgia. We wanted to try something local and not corporate. We are so glad we did. Wife and I had the Cortada and the Zen platter. Everything was fresh and tasted great. Right temperature, eccentric atmosphere and the coolest fish pond and lizards you dont see every day. Recommend a visit.

Love the atmosphere, great food, serene surroundings. My first drink was not as strong as I expected but still good. My second drink was fab!

One of only two local and health conscious restaurants in this town, Lotus Cafe is unmatched. Great recipes, though I wish they still did the salmon dinner at night or during the day. I have been coming here for almost 7 years and will continue to :) the chef is talented. They’re also on grubhub but close at 2 so I make the order a night ahead.

This place is AMAZING! Coffee is so refreshing. We got the zen burrito with rice and beans. SO GOOD! This is an oasis in a sea of food chains.

Such a cute place with nature scenery, tons of seating, and fresh food. Lots of healthy options. They serve fresh juices as well! Chicken curry bowl is awesome!

Twenty of us dined here for a celebration luncheon for a military retirement. Everyone's food looked fabulous! I wish I could have tasted everything. I had the veggie burger, which was delicious with a side salad. Our server was very good and asked numerous times if everything was okay or if we needed anything. We were not rushed, it was very relaxing and we had time to enjoy each other. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. This is a very casual place and I enjoyed the calmness of the location. I would love to go here again on my next trip to PCB>

Great vibe with artistic aura. Will go back soon.

This is by far the most health conscious place to eat in the area! The staff are helpful, and the food is outstanding!!! I highly recommend Lotus Cafe to all locals and visitors who enjoy excellent dishes served in a peaceful atmosphere.

Could've been better. Cashier wasn't very friendly and messed up our order. Loved the idea of it. Music on the weekends. Even has yoga. The hubbie and I walked around after we ate and needs love but cute!

Very earthy atmosphere. I’ve lived in Bali and felt like I stepped back into that world. I’m not vegan/vegetarian, but I got a tempeh veggie bowl and it was BOMB 🙌🏽.

Food is amazing!

A literal heaven on Earth 🕉😍🙏

Peaceful place with lots of options for food, drink, and more. Sheltered space to sit and rest close to nature. Despite its proximity to the road, it feels like a nice wooded alcove to get away.

Yep

Sincere attempt at healthy food within a casual rustic setting and garden backdrops. Bland to a fault cuisine which is devoid of zest and spice. To the chef: try a cilantro lime garnish or a jalapeno infused salsa on the nachos or salad based dishes. Quality ingredients are used but the result just falls flat. Admittedly, my standards are rather high, as my point of comparison is Oneness Fountain Heart.

This is a great place to stop in and get away from the hectic rush of the beach

My juice was delicious, they need to sweep the paths, clean the floors and windows made the visit uncomfortable.

Best of PCB, FL

Great vegan food and definitely a Zen environment!

A nice place to hang out... If you're a dang hippie!

Love the vegan options. Food is good, great place to chill

A hidden gem. If you are looking for a good massage, healty food or to let your inner hippie out, this is the place.

Loved the aura and atmosphere here!!! Very peaceful, tranquil and quit. They also have amazing all natural food meals and supplements as well. We were just passing through but would love to come back one night they have their drum circles and bands playing! If you are into the Law of Attraction, Good Vibes or Healthy Holistic Medicine you should most definitely check this place out! Thanks.

Great atmosphere!!!! Great vegan food! And great service! Our waitress Taylor was awesome!

They made us an awesome turmeric weed grass shot

Great atmosphere and great food.

Slow service

Love this place!!

Excellent place where you can find your own little niche, lots to look at and enjoy

I love everything about it, but if you have any respect for those with a compromised immune system I would pass as no one wears a mask.

The massage was absolutely amazing. Bronte hands are magical.