The Lively Café at St. John's

Great gyro combo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Listen....how have y'all been keeping this place a secret!?

Went today for the 1st time in 20+ years. It was super hot and muggy and the air conditioning was heavenly.

Super nice ladies answered our questions and took our orders. Then you take your order card to the pay window (no cash i think) and square up.

The food was deli quality. Very fresh and good portion size. Great for lunch.

The room is open seating at big tables. The vibe of the room kinda reminded me of the Wakulla Springs Lodge.

They also have crazy take-and-bake meals (see my pics) but you need to order ahead from what I understand.

Right downtown, great experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

A real jewel with good food, folks and atmosphere in this historic church

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I met for lunch with a club group of women. Yes we are lively and loud. The accommodations were perfect! Food was great and not only did I have a wonderful lunch, I decided to get dinner to go! Yes! They make up delicious homemade dinners for 2 or 4 people!
All you do is heat them up! Lunch, dinner,
was a real treat! Especially when it was my night to cook!!

Parking: The church has a bookstore just down from the cafe's entrance, which is free.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lively Bean Salad

What a nice find! Working downtown there 2 options both are delis. A friend filled me in with this extra option a block away, since I didn't know it was there. One look at the online menu and I was off. They have 4 rotating weekly menus and I ordered from the green menu. Pork Bahn mi sandwich with a side of red grapes. The side is included with the ridiculously low price and there are multiple options. With fresh cucumber, cilantro, daikon radish and pickled carrots this sandwich was legit. They make fresh soups and desserts of the day which I will explore on my next visits. The all volunteer staff was so friendly and the place was buzzing. It is on church grounds with stunning outdoor seating. I treated a friend and got two sandwich and side meals for the same price as one singular sandwich from the deli across the street! Do leave a nice cash tip as it goes to charity. I will continue to leave reviews for each visit. Bravo Lively Cafe, Bravo!

Vegetarian options: Seems to be several vegan options on each rotating menu

Kid-friendliness: It's a church so yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Clearly marked ramp on side

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roast Beef Sub, Soup

Super friendly staff and great food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lively Bean Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Salad Supreme, Bowl of Soup & House Salad

Everything Ms. Fran prepares is delicious.All the receipes are truly tasty. The Vegetable Beef Soup is the best on earth!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

I can't believe I haven't ever reviewed this. I seriously don't think 5 stars is enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn’t even know about this cafe until my family ordered take out. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was great! Quality sandwich! I look forward to trying this place out again in the future.

Food: 4

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken

I didn’t even know about this cafe until my family ordered take out. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was great! Quality sandwich! I look forward to trying this place out again in the future.

Food: 4

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken

Everyone should go and enjoy this wonderful place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite lunch spot in downtown!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Lively Bean Salad, Black Bean Burger, Curried Egg Salad, Cake, Soup

Basic cafeteria food. I had the salmon nicotine salad. The salmon was not properly cooked but raw inside. It was supposed to be grilled but looked like it was steamed. A bowl of broccoli soup for $6 was the size of a cup. All in all for $20+, I could have eaten better elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cake

Great food great prices ?

I forget about the little gem sometimes, but I'm always completely delighted everytime I go back. The volunteers are always friendly and happy to be there, and the food is outstanding. You can't beat the prices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5