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    1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile

    4.6 (92 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado toast
    Paul F.

    Great place for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. I really enjoy the avocado toast for breakfast, and the Americano is strong and wonderful. One of my pet peeves is weak coffee, but not a problem here!

    Loaded oatmeal
    Ritchie H.

    With our three night stay in Cedar Key. Leslie and I enjoyed every breakfast at The Daily Grind with staff Jill and Tia. Their oatmeal, and London Fog has been enjoyed every trip we make here. You definitely feel welcomed and like you're old friends coming back to visit.

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    This was the perfect spot to stop for lunch and refreshments! We had the turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich, with lemonade and a raspberry iced tea- loved all of it! The owner was so welcoming and the service was great! We have to come back to try the frozen key lime pie next time! They have a HUGE coffee/drinks selection, and lots of great breakfast and lunch items as well!

    Bacon Breakfast Sammy
    Vivi B.

    Just stop here! We were greeted with an awesome smile from Mr. Ben. Coffee was delicious and the breakfast sandwich was out of this world. Fluffy eggs thick cut bacon double cheese on a buttery flaky croissant. The vibe was just right, everyone in a good mood and happy to grab a cup of coffee.

    Kristen H.

    Cute coffee shop on the Main Street In cedar key Offers indoor and outdoor seating and plays some sweet music Great coffee options as well as a fully stocked pastry case Friendly employees

    Great place to grab breakfast, pastry, coffee or their famous chocolate dipped key lime pie! Tje food is always freshly made. The owner is an awesome person and the staff is always super friendly. We always stop here when we're in Cedar Key.

    Frozen chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick
    Matt P.

    I visited this place while in town for the Cedar Key Seafood Festival in October 2022. This cute little coffee shop is no larger than your average kitchen but they have all kinds of pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffees. My main reason for coming was for the frozen chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick. There are very few food items that when I see them I say "I have to try that," but this was one of those times. It was just as decadent as you would imagine: creamy pie inside of a thick chocolate outer coating with tangy lime flavor. It was $5 for a small slice on a stick but it was worth it for this unique food item you would be hard pressed to find in many other places.

    Loved this sign.   Had to include it.
    Rick P.

    This is cute little place on the corner. Few seats inside and outside. Decided to stop in because of the reviews. It is primarily a coffee and pastry place. Good selection of pastries on display to choose from. Good section of different ways of having coffee. I'm easy. Medium coffee black. There was even a sign that said if you take your coffee black, you're probably a psychopath. If you do the double espresso latte, soy milk, sugar, you are probably the victim of black coffee drinking psychopath. Candyce had the ice tea. We split a cream cheese muffin which was excellent. Nice sized and very moist. Guy behind the counter was helpful. Loved the assorted signs around the place. Good place to get your coffee pastry fix.

    Lemon scone and chocolate muffin
    T C.

    We walked to this coffee shop one morning from our B&B. We ordered Cafe Con Leche with brown sugar, not on the menu but they madde it for us. We also had chocolate muffin not made in house and a blueberry scone made in house. We ate outside on the side walk. The coffee was good but a bit expensive for the size. The muffin was very good but the scone seemed not to be cooked all the way and a bit doughy. Overall a cute coffee shop and would come by again when in town.

    Nicole T.

    The quant Cafe is a must visit when you are visiting cedar key. There is so much charm here with the furniture, chalk board menus, and displays. Enjoyed an everything bagel with cream cheese and a BELT sandwich. Great chew from the bagel, perfect amount of cream cheese. Breakfast sandwich was just as good with the layers of flavor and textures. We also had an amazing pumpkin spice iced coffee tasting we enjoyed there and to go while we checked out the local community garden.

    Almost gone. So, so good. Two egg fold over with bacon on white bread.
    Kristen M.

    Scrumptious! A word that I rarely use. We had the two egg fold over sandwich -mine with bacon and my husband's with feta and spinach. It comes on your choice of five breads (sorry no gluten free). I'm not sure how they do it, but the sandwich was so good I moaned. The best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Every ingredient was prepared perfectly from light eggs, perfectly cooked bacon and the secret ingredient-the bread was toasted but soft. We also tried the lemon cranberry scone which was so flavorful and moist. I got a coffee (good, but I'm not a coffee lover myself). My husband got one of their many flavored lemonades-pomegranate. It was tart and sweet, oh so good. Tiny interior with six tables. Quaint. Nice family that runs it. Don't leave without trying this place.

    Blueberry pancakes. Look at how thick they are!
    Kyle G.

    Cedar Key is quite small, so there are very limited options for breakfast (maybe 2 or 3?) but 1842 Daily Grind & Mercantile jumps out. It's on the corner right when you drive into town, across from Tony's, so it's hard to miss. There are places to sit outside, as well as inside dining seats. Orders are placed at the counter and are brought to your table. The menu is fairly small but is variable (breakfast sandwiches, crepes, pancakes, etc.). I had the ham, egg, and cheese croissant and it was fantastic. I also split the blueberry pancakes with my girlfriend and they were good with beautiful presentation. The staff was kind and made sure we enjoyed our time. If you're in Cedar Key looking for breakfast, this would be my suggested spot!

    Pablo D.

    What a wonderful little gem. This cafe deserves a medal. The staff is super friendly and attentive. We brought our dog and sat outside. After our food came one of the staff members brought the dog a slice of bacon and a bowl of water. We didn't have to ask for it. The food was beyond this world. And their coffee was fresh full of flavor. Their frappes were better than Starbucks. This is also a great place to get a cute mug as a souvenir.

    Quiche, salad, macadamia latte, blueberry muffin and breakfast sandwich. A most delectable way to start the day.

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    Had good hot lattes today and my husband got a bfast sammie with spinach, egg and feta cheese - big and yummy!

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    Very good coffee. Good light food. Quiche, sandwiches and soups. Informal coffee shop often used by the locals.

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    The coffee was excellent and they have a cool atmosphere from what I hear the original owners were even better, but that is just legend

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    The Prickly Palm

    4.8(33 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Absolutely delicious iced latte. This was the White Chocolate Lavender Latte made with Almond…read moremilk. Coffee was made quick and served with the sweetest smile. Thanks Prickly Palm for the pick me up!!

    Stopped to try out this coffee shop while in the Cedar Key area one morning. I did not know…read moreanything about it before stopping, but was impressed with the entire experience! While visiting family nearby in Chiefland, we stopped into Cedar Key one morning before our trip concluded. It was a Wednesday in July, and overall the area was not super busy. We came up to The Prickly Palm around noon on a Wednesday in July, and were one of a few customers there. This coffee trailer is located in the main part of Cedar Key. I recently learned that they used to have a brick and mortar, but that was unfortunately destroyed by the hurricane last year. Despite this, their trailer and whole current set-up is very cute and inviting. The trailer is set up along 2nd Street, and sits in the back of the lot. You will see a sandwich board sign indicating where the lot is, along with a ton of outdoor seating under tents. There is not a dedicated parking lot specifically for The Prickly Pear, but we had no issue finding street parking right near the entrance. The menu here is very diverse and full of variety! Not only do they have coffee, but there are also smoothies, açaí bowls, milkshakes, and breakfast items. I was especially impressed with the variety of flavoring for the coffees. Sometimes, places only have a few flavors. However, there was a solid collection of flavors and different combinations marketed for customers to choose from! It seems like there are seasonal options available, as they had a lot of banana coffee options on this particular day. I appreciated the different sizing options for the coffee. Especially for the iced, as typically a lot of local coffee places do not have bigger sizes (comparable to a Dunkin or Starbucks). The Large Iced is 32OZ, which was a pleasant surprise! They did seem to have a size for everyone, whether they want a lot of coffee or just a regular amount. I personally ended up ordering a Large Iced Banana Nut Mocha Latte, but requested half of the syrups to tone down the sweetness. It was really good! I am iffy at times on banana flavoring, as I am not a fan of artificial banana. Even so, I liked this latte and enjoyed it throughout the afternoon. The others I was with all enjoyed their drinks as well! This was my first time visiting here, and the employees could not have been more welcoming! I asked for recommendations and their favorites, and they gave a lot of good suggestions and information. There were three of us total, each getting a large latte or cold brew. The total was a little under $30 for all of it. So, this place is a little more expensive than other spots, but I do believe the value is there. Plus, you are supporting a small business which is a win! Loved visiting The Prickly Palm for the first time. We tend to come to the area at least once a year, and I look forward to our next visit so I can make another trip to The Prickly Palm for a delicious latte! I would recommend giving this spot a try if you find yourself in Cedar Key.

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    3.9(181 reviews)
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    This area is know for its local clams & seafood. Knowing…read morethis, all we wanted was the clam chowder. And moi wanted the Crab bisque. This place makes the red clam chowder, which is what we prefer over the white & fresh crab bisque. You can get it by the cup or bowl or you can get a quart to take home. Both soups were amazballs. In fact, we haven't stopped talking about them since. We wished we would have got a quart of each to take home!!! The red clam chowder has potatoes/onions very hearty with their fresh local clams it's just fabulous. The crab bisque is cream based & has tons of fresh crab in it. Both of them are just divine. like i said we still are talking about these two soups. We can't wait to return for the quarts to go!!! Very cool dockside dining under the stars. Highly recommend.

    Checked out Cedar Key during a daytime road trip. Wandering around the pier, we settled on this…read moreestablishment for a light lunch. We were definitely interested in some good, local seafood, and they delivered. We chose 2 orders of the small seafood bisque ($6) and 2 orders of the steamed clams ($9.59/dozen). My girlfriend tried one of the local blond beers ($6 - forgot the name). The seafood bisque was crab, shrimp and lobster in a creamy base. It was DELICIOUS! A little bit on the small size even for a small portion though. The steamed clams were in wine, butter, garlic and parsley served with garlic bread. They were TENDER and TASTY! The garlic bread was great for soaking up the clam broth. Service was friendly and efficient. Bathrooms were clean and odorless. PAY CASH and avoid the non-Cash fee ($1.42 in my case, just noticed that on the CC receipt!) Total was $42.13 before tip. The blue tint in the photos is from the anti-seagull tarp over the outdoor deck dining area.

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    Oysters and crab dip.

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    3.9(132 reviews)
    27.5 mi
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    I've always kinda liked Bett's Big T but also used to have reservations about it. Back circa 2015,…read moreit was pretty run down, looked pretty grim honestly. I guess it began as a truck stop decades ago and then became solely a restaurant. Anyways, they have had a cosmetic refresh, painting the building, adding cute signage including some features explaining Bett's long history, and just made the dining rooms a down-home but clean and inviting place now. This goes a long way: I am all for hole-in-the-wall restaurants but you don't want a place to look dirty, either. Bett's no longer does. It looks comfortable and plain-spoken, honest, and home town now. The food has always been good. You get a menu dinner or daily special--things like chicken fried steak or liver and onions or fried mullet--and a choice of three sides. The sides range from mac-n-cheese and collards to normally a couple homemade desserts: the peach cobbler and strawberry cake both are not to be missed. Portions are generous. Their Friday and Saturday all-you-can-eat seafood dinner is also a real deal and good food. Red velvet cake, caramel cake, and lemon cake are hits too but less frequent in their menu appearances. Ford hook limas sometimes show up too, slowly cooked with bacon or ham and are awesome. The painting and general interior and exterior refresh really went a long ways with me to have greater confidence in Bett's. It's now easily a place I rank with some of the region's best country/Southern cooking restaurants.

    Bless their heart, they tried. We visit the area regularly and visited Bett's at the suggestion of…read morea friend. We knew it was a renovated truck stop so we weren't expecting much decor as we walked into the messy dining room. However, I was still looking forward to a yummy homestyle meal. Unfortunately, from the sticky tables to the slow waitresses, the visit only went down from there. My daughters ordered the chicken fingers and boneless wings, and both were barely lukewarm and lacking flavor and proper chicken texture somehow. My husband ordered the patty melt, which was literally just that...a hamburger patty and some cheese melted on top on white bread. However, the star of the show was my liver and onions, a classic from my childhood. It doesn't take much to impress me with this classic meal though, and it didn't overweigh the slow service and filth of the restaurant. All of our tummies were a little bit upset after leaving, so we won't be visiting again.

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    Bett's Big T - Background:pork chops, mashed potatoes & gravy, Lima beans & peach cobbler.  Foreground: liver& onions, coleslaw. Fresh warm yeast rolls.

    Background:pork chops, mashed potatoes & gravy, Lima beans & peach cobbler. Foreground: liver& onions, coleslaw. Fresh warm yeast rolls.

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