50 Best Cafes near Lauderdale By The Sea

“Amazing bowls and smoothies! Totally recommend if you want something fresh and tasty“

“Our first time and what a wonderful experience. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food came out fast and hot and was very tasty! We had the caprese salad, margarita pizza and gnocchi in pink sauce. All was delicious!!! We most certainly will be coming back and spreading the word!!“

“Great food with great service“

“Great food Ken the new guy was great“

“I am so GRATEFUL for the Gratefuel Cafe! Owner Santiago is passionate, purposeful, and allll of their food packs a punch of goodness🕊️Santiago is a stickler for ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients making me feel at ease ordering out or dining in almost every week! The Cafe is also a hub for fun and healthy community events of all kinds. You reap what you sow and Gratefuel’s harvest is abundant🍇“

“I love the vibe and little gifts I always find. The owners make me feel welcome and people are so nice. It is a great spot just to chill“

“The Resto Cafe has many delicious options for food, beverages, snacks, breakfast, and lunch! The service is prompt and the staff are friendly and go above and beyond for their customers! I really enjoy visiting the Resto Cafe and am there several times per week. Our whole office enjoys the Resto Cafe and their wonderful team!“

“Such a wonderful place. We’ve been there numerous times visiting our college kiddo at NSU. It’s awesome from the front door, to the staff, to the food and drinks. We love it. ❤️“

“Awesome spot; great coffee, delicious cookies, caring owner“

“I stopped in today around brunch time! I got a steak & egg sandwich and large iced latte with caramel and vanilla. My boyfriend got a bacon & cheese croissant! Which were both amazing. The server Dolly was super helpful and sweet. I would definitely recommend to others! 🤍“

“lugar donde puedes pasar un tiempo agradable... te tomas unas cerveza y la puedes disfrutar junto con una hamburguesa yo Les recomiendo la Black amb Blue“

“Seriously and hands down my personal favorite empanada's in Fort Lauderdale!! The crust is perfectly flaky but yet chewy, they dont skimp on the filling and oh my the seasoning in the filling is DELICIOUS. Not to mention their home made Chimichuri sauce to pair with the empanadas too.

It is a little difficult to find, its tucked in the building but when you find it trust me you'll be going back. Parking is complementary at the valet if youre going here!

Parking: COMPLEMENTARY VALET IF YOURE GOING TO THE RESTAURANT“

“Living Green has become a must stop when in Ft. Lauderdale. The food and service is consistently excellent and true to their promises on the walls. This means highest ingredients, no artificial flavors, no seed oils, etc. Kyra is professional and welcoming. She is a breath of fresh air every time we visit. We are always happy to see her. She pays attention to detail.“

“Everything!!! Beth Anne…..with a “e” made our experience amazing! We were visiting from out of town and she was the best. We brought my 82 year old mom back the next day! The food, staff and adorable decor was to remember! Thank you for making a special memory for me, my daughter and mom. Three generation of love!“

“The customer service here is incredible! I’ve never ever been to a restaurant where the chef and all the waitresses remember you by name and even remember your order!! Besides that amazingness, the food is spectacular! This is a hidden gem!“

“servers are very attentive no matter how busy the restaurant gets and food are made perfect so far in my 6 visits. I love to bring friends there considering it is convenient to my location.“

“Love this place, however lately they’re screwing up. Gf brownies burnt, when warming them up, plus have to ask for them. Three times in a row cappuccino simply MIA; today I waited 25 minutes, asking for it 3 times. A great place, but these incidents never occurred in the past, so lack of training must be the culprit here“

“Great place to chill and have wine“

“Great place…when I’m in Fort Lauderdale I alway make sure I drop in….for my vegetarian friends…order the Venetian!!!! Delish!!!“

“There is nothing on their menu that isn't fresh. So very good! The staff is very attentive and friendly! This is a hidden gem in Margate!“

“What an amazing coffee shop!! Enjoying being a regular here this week! Coffee and atmosphere is awesome!!“

“We dined at Village Café on Tuesday, March 14th and we had Liz and Angie as our waitresses, and both were very responsive and made several suggestions on the menu and answered all of our questions. Miguel is the chef at the restaurant and every dish is an artistic adventure! They take reservations which can be made off of their web site, and the brunch can be busy so a reservation is recommended. Our daughter and three of her friends are here for Spring Break and they had breakfast at the café and suggested that we try the restaurant. Here is some background on the restaurant: We are a little cafe one block away from the beach, with a lovely atmosphere, and friendly staff. We like to make customers feel like they are at home. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Village Cafe is an American contemporary fusion restaurant, located just one block away Fort Lauderdale Beach, offering an unforgettable experience with a tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, all this in a nice atmosphere and a friendly staff. They have an excellent wine list to make purchases by the bottle and wines by the glass with many choices. The homemade house rolls with two spreads, one cilantro and the other with a kick of spice. We tried the following: Tuna Ceviche: Fresh tuna, mango, toasted peanuts, onions, cucumbers, olive oil, topped with lime juice, cilantro and aji limo Quinoa Tabule $28 Tricolor quinoa, onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, served with four breaded jumbo shrimp Grilled New York Steak 10 oz Grilled steak marinated with an aromatic and charcoal-flavored oil. Deconstructed Key Lime Pie We ordered dessert because of all the reviews that complimented the key lime pie that we split. Thank you for a wonderful meal! We enjoyed it so much, that we plan to go back to try the brunch!“

“Great food great atmosphere. Great service in a very urban artsy environment.“

“I love Loca Mocha I only go 5days a week lol. Mrs Silvia is the best her hospitality is amazing. Phil sure knows his way around the kitchen he makes everything with love. I look forward to our brief convos while waiting for the best protein shake in the world. And lunch at the cafe is a must great food at affordable prices.“

“The food was fabulous! Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff! The French toast bites were off the charts!“

“food is amazing!!“

“Great friendly service, best price on the beach! hidden gem“

“This is the best cafe I’ve been to in decades. Cozy and friendly atmosphere with a amazing menu selection ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“I ordered an omelet w/toast; which came with fresh fruit and house regular coffee (free refills). The omelet was delicious! The fruit bowl (strawberries, blueberries, and banana) was freshly cut and also tasty. The proprietor provided great service and sent me on my way with a large cup. The coffee was excellent. Overall, I am very glad I stopped in to eat there. I chose it because of all the good Google reviews.“

“Un endroit jeune et sympathique. Accueil agréable et de bons conseils. Avec un patron Français super gentil.“

“Excellent food , outstanding service. The manager ( Dee ) is amazing at keeping it all functioning, even when they’re slammed , as is usually the case Recommend to all“

“The best in town. Fresh amazing affordable lunch dishes. I only eat here for lunch!“

“I loved this place. Good food, good coffee, good people. Prices aren't bad at all - if you're willing to spend 1-2 dollars more than a chain store, the quality is WAY better. I had the Electric Shock with light syrup. Perfect if you don't like
your coffee super sweet.“

“The Java Joe scrambler plate is my favorite delicious and just right to get me going and keep me going all day. And then, of course there’s a dark chocolate pecan bar yummy Yum Yum!😋“

“Food is delicious, the coffee is something else (sunshine turmeric was my choice- twice!) and the place is so friendly and peaceful!“

“Best whole in the wall spot for coconut water. I would drive about 80 miles about every other day when on vacation out there to get coconut water from these people. I’m not sure why you only find the best spots unexpected. It’s not fancy but it’s a great spot for fresh coconut water at a good price.“

“This is a hidden gem here in Ft. Lauderdale. My colleagues came across this café about a week ago & we decided to check it out. I have since then been 3 times & every food experience is better than the last. With sky rocket high prices everywhere downtown it's nice to get an amazing quality meal that doesn't cost a minimum of $20. I've had their French toast with fresh blue berries and strawberries, their chicken rice bowl that was absolutely delicious & their turkey sandwich on rye bread. Food is fresh and the staff is super friendly. I will continue coming here. THANK YOU!!!!“

“I recently moved into the apartment building across the street from this place and I can’t express how blessed I am to have this establishment across from me. I drink about 2-3 coffees a day and this coffee is unreal .. second to none .. oh and their Cuban sandwich is unreal.“

“I had an amazing experience here. The shrimp was juicy and flavorful, and the coffee was simply excellent. The cafe has a warm, welcoming feel, and the staff is super attentive. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.“

“Stop by with my son this morning to pick up breakfast. Everything was absolutely phenomenal! From how delicious everything was to how impeccably clean the whole store is and how incredibly nice the owner and staff is. I cannot wait to go back again. Super happy to finally have a Vicky bakery in Fort Myers.“

“Our friends brought us here for brunch, mainly for the pour over coffee, I think, but it was vegan friendly. Both hubby & I had the vegan pillow and our friends had the breakfast pillow. The food was tasty, but I think the big draw, again, was the coffee. I'd come back, but probably not before trying other vegan/vegan-friendly restaurants around.“

“Very clean and organized. Food is very tasty. Melisa was our waitress. Very polite and cheerful. Explain the food and vine Very well. It's our first time eating Argentina food. Melisa went out of her way to make sure wr had everything we needed. Excellent service by her. I will return for the food and for Melisa to wait on us. See you soon“

“This place is really amazing. First of all the food is very good and creative. I work close by so I order from here often. One time they messed up my order and sent me a brand new order and asked me to share my incorrect order with others in the office. How they catered to me and made me feel important and heard was so awesome. This place goes above and beyond for their customers!!!!“

“Absolutely incredible! This smoothie shop is hands down one of the best I’ve ever been to. Every single ingredient is clean, fresh, and high quality! I’m seriously addicted to their peanut butter protein shake… it’s dangerously good. I might go broke coming here every day, but it’s 100% worth it. If you care about what you put in your body and want something that actually tastes amazing, this is the place.“

“Chef MN is a hidden gem on the fifth floor of an office building. The quinoa bowls are amazing - packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit spot for a healthy lunch or snack.“

“Such nice staff and so very accommodating when needing to work remotely! I give them 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Beautiful coffee shop with all the baked goodies you could want. And fabulous juices got to have that beet heat.“

“We got stranded due to our flight cancellation and slept in a crappy hotel near this cafe; but had breakfast in this place. Amazing food, amazing owners which made the start of our day great! Thanks for the egg whites omelette with no oil and extra egg and the flat white and the French toast. The sourdough toast is top notch.“

“The place never misses! Probably my 12th time here and each time it's perfect. Great place to relax or get work done. Ryan and Laura were working today. They were friendly (important), and they made a hell of a drink, (more important! Best coffee in Fort Lauderdale.“