26 Best Cafes in Key West

“Wow! We are blown away with Marquesa hotel. From the beautiful king suite poolside room, to the delicious cookies at noon, and the amazing staff… Great job! We’ve been coming to Key West two times a year every year for the past 10 to 15 years and we’ve stayed at many beautiful properties, but this one wins above them all. I highly, highly recommend this property. We will be returning guests for sure!“

“Heads up…. Payed for a latte, received a regular coffee no foam. Coffee was weak. What surprised me the most was that they were adamant that it was a latte. Other than that, the food was delicious and the pastry’s were out of this world. Happy dining“

“If in Key West, you must visit Frenchie's for coffee and breakfast. The coffee and breakfast are great. The pastries are extraordinary (better than in Paris IMO). Try the almond croissant - wow! The cosy ambiance and friendly service top it all off. Wonderful!!! Highly recommended.“

“It has such a cool vibe, the staff were super friendly and professional and the food and drinks were so fresh and delicious on top of being really gorgeous! 💗 I also loved the added touch of the dog bowls on the side walk, MANY dogs stooped to grab and quick drink. I recommend 10/10 !“

“We went to Kino's Sandals and found this little spot. There's one table inside the air conditioned shop. The place reminded me of my time in Panama. The wife had the Lobster Roll, I had the Crab Cakes sandwich. Both were delicious. And what better way to wash it down than with couple of Jarritos. Not overfilling like going to a restaurant, just a good sandwich to handle the hungry for a few hours.“

“Highly recommend it, friendly and fast service! Will be back for great ice-cream , cappuccino and more ;)?☕️“

“This place was phenomenal all around. The owner greeted us, management all greeted us, and staff was attentive all around. Lobster pizza and the street corn pizza were phenomenal. I loved the Pina colada key lime pie. It is by far the best key lime I have tried. The view, the chickens, all of it!!“

“One of the owners Dennis is so very accommodating. He is one of our favorite people formerly of TandT. Wonderful gentleman. So happy the business is so successful.“

“Best chicken quesadillas ever!“

“We are early risers, even on vacay, so I searched“coffee near me open now,” and saw Sandy’s. Being a huge fan of Cuban café, I was so excited to see that they open at 5am! Hands down, the best Cortadito we’ve ever had. We grabbed a Cuban sandwich to wait out a small rain storm and I’ve never been more thankful for rain, because it was absolutely delicious. The BREAD…iykyk. We’ve found our early morning spot, and will definitely be back!“

“Best Cuban food I’ve had in a while, definitely authentic. I recommend their coffees, the pastel de queso, croquetas de jamón and the PAN CON BISTEC (steak sandwich).
Also amazing service, got some amazing tips on places to visit here in key west ❤️.“

“As a local, this is one of my favorite coffee shops. It’s close by, has a wonderful cafe con leche, and very reasonable prices. Plus their fresh baked items are a great way to start the day. Highly recommend supporting local and coming here!“

“enjoyed the custard and delicious guava and cheese pastries every day for our week long vacation in KW. as good as the food is, the service is better. definitely recommend.“

“Great place. The ladies that worked the Greene St. shop are so sweet and friendly. When I worked for the Conch Tour Train it was my go-to at the Stop 3 😁 I've moved since mid 2022. If I get the chance to visit, I will definitely stop in for a cup of coffee and their delicious emenadas 😀“

“Great little food stand at the Windward Hyatt Vacation Club that’s a perfect microcosm of traditional Key West foods! We tried the conch fritters, coconut shrimp, BLT burger, and smoked Gouda mac and cheese bites - everything was absolutely delicious. The woman working the counter was so friendly and pleasant, which made the experience even better. Perfect spot for a tasty bite while staying at the resort and experiencing authentic local flavors. Highly recommend!“

“Great coffee shop right on the water! Amazing service and tons of options for coffee and breakfast to go items. The croissants are huge!

The coffee shop is located right on a scenic walk...want to walk by the water? There are amazing harbor views? Want to see the historic little white house? Right down the street!“

“I booked this hotel for my daughter and friends. They had nothing but praise for the property. It was clean, staff extremely friendly and helpful and the location was perfect. If they get a chance to re-visit Key West, they expressed that they will re-book the same place.“

“Lobster rolls were Amazing!!! Best we have ever had because of the buttery rolls and tons of lobster.“

“a step above. food and presentation are excellent. many fresh juice selections as well.“

“Visited here every day as I stayed in Key West for 3 days as their Cuban coffee was 😋🤩; I went every
morning. We even went at 3 in the afternoon and had a mojito which was lovely and very fresh tasting. They had a wide array of cigars; my husband and I had one each and sat outside and watched the world go by; so relaxing.

I have given 4 stars as Tony, who served us was not at all welcoming nor friendly, even after visiting 4 times 🥹. Tony: you need to cheer up 😁“

“Absolutely love this place. Even though it was not the closest spot to our condo, we ended up going every morning and grabbing five café con leche for the group. The coffee is rich, smooth, and perfectly done with steamed milk.

The Cuban mix sandwich is also excellent and definitely worth trying.

It has a great neighborhood feel, small, welcoming, and easygoing. One of those hidden gems you are glad you found. You can also call ahead to place your order, which helps skip the line.“

“The food is healthy and delicious. Staff friendly and kind. You don’t need a “Loyalty Card” just add your phone number and use your perks as you please. Customers receive credits with each purchase. This is a healthy alternative to calorie laden meals. Incorporate a few trips to Date and Thyme in your weekly routine and your belly will smile. Mine gets happy with the Blueberry Bliss smoothie, organic apples (quick snack), espresso, the prepared foods (some make a great meal right on premises). There is ample seating and shade to keep you cool. Be cool my friends!“

“We stayed down the block at a AirBnB so naturally got coffee and breakfast our first morning. It was so delicious we ate breakfast there every morning except for one (we had to leave for the ferry before they opened, so we ate dinner there that night!) All the food was amazing! Well seasoned, fresh, flavorful, and portions were huge! The coffee was perfect, I really loved the cortadito and milk espreso. The staff was friendly and offered recommendations if needed.“

“What a lovely place to spend an afternoon soaking up sun, enjoying time by the ocean! We were blessed with some fun times in the sunshine…. Swimming and snorkeling, great food/refreshments at the cafe, chairs and umbrellas available for rent at a reasonable price, and beach attendants who went out of their way to provide a relaxing stay. Thank you!!“

“Great place. The ladies that worked the Greene St. shop are so sweet and friendly. When I worked for the Conch Tour Train it was my go-to at the Stop 3 😁 I've moved since mid 2022. If I get the chance to visit, I will definitely stop in for a cup of coffee and their delicious emenadas 😀“

“Great food and drinks! Service was outstanding!“