I am their customer over 20 years..... Their food always fresh always the best quality, delicious. I don't know how they do it but I can't get food like this anywhere else but at the Manatee Cafe.

This isn't just "food", this is love on a plate. The quality of ingredients and the way they are prepared is extremely impressive! We need more restaurants like this in the world. After eating here you physically feel better. Avoiding seed oils and gluten are par for the course here! They can and will accommodate any dietary restrictions. I highly recommend the veggie pizza! I definitely will have to order that again. The wrap is also very amazing! I really wanna order their whole menu and come more often. This place is a blessing for those wanting healthy options when dining out. Wish there was a cafe like this in every city! Lots of quant artwork, upon entering. Please check the pics posted. The terrariums are amazing! I really wanted to bring one home.

Love this little hole in the wall. The only place in town that offers vegan pancakes, and they're delicious. Great service too! The staff was able to accommodate me by giving me plant based butter and milk options for my coffee. They offer a bunch of options for people with other dietary restrictions as well. My only recommendation would be to maybe offer a vegan meat option to add to the scrambled tofu or breakfast burrito. Thank you for offering vegan cheese though!

My boyfriend and I had lunch at Manatee yesterday. What an absolutely wonderful little place! Love the vibe! And then the food!!! The vegan food is so delicious and fresh!!! Well prepared. I had the grilled cheese with the hash browns and my boyfriend had the Reuben with chips and hummus. He called it a "happy meal". So true!!!! Service was friendly and prompt. I will be referring the Manatee to everyone!!! Thank you for vegan comfort food!!! #veganfortheanimals You are a gem!

This was the best Breakfast Burrito I've ever had. The flavors were amazing and all the ingredients were so fresh. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and though we were there at 9am they said we could order off the lunch menu if we wanted. Honestly, everything sounded great and only wish we were staying in St. Augustine longer, but we will be back Burrito

Definitely try for a healthy on the lighter side breakfast. We were on our way to the beach and this was the perfect breakfast hidden gem. They have gluten-free options and dairy free options.

Visited in July 2023 and it was a great breakfast. We wanted to get away from the congested historic area, but it's really not too far away. They are vegan & gluten-free friendly, and from what I can tell they seem like they are much more ingredient conscious and trying to be healthy. We both ordered the breakfast burrito, and we were both very happy with. I'm not a huge sweet potato fan, and the burrito has, it, but the sweet potato along with avocado was a fantastic pairing. Pleasantly surprised. A really nice restaurant that we would definitely come back to.

Came in a few weeks ago, service was stellar from start to finish. Upon entering we were greeted and seated just like that! Our lovely waitress was so kind and sweet as was everyone else working inside. I loved the menu, I ordered the vegan pancakes they were delicious and filling, literally only needed to order that to feel full. We also ordered two mixed vegetable fresh juices it had ginger so it was spicy and delicious, the side of potatoes were yummy. Inside had portraits of manatees all over hence the name. Very nice and calming ambiance. If you are looking for healthier options this is your place to try. At checkout they also sell little trinkets and stuff not associated with the restaurant itself, but cute souvenirs. Lastly, prices were fair; Quality is everything and this place is it !

Stopped for breakfast on a Saturday morning. A very short wait and seated by a very friendly server. Very healthy choices, has an alternative vibe. Vegan options as well as traditional such as eggs, home fries, grits etc. Food was excellent and good sized portions.

The owners work here every day and are so attentive like family. They clearly have locals who frequent this location. It was our first time being here and we could feel the good vibes. Breakfast was super delish and came quickly. This is a white strip mall but there are some great finds -like Pampa for empanadas and La Nails. I love to get my nails and then lick up food to go afterward.