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    Blue Dolphin Cafe

    3.8 (131 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Build Your Own Omelet and Huevos Rancheros
    Ian M.

    Blue Dolphin Cafe is the only sit down breakfast spot on the north end of Lonboat Key. The food and service were both great, but nothing super special. This is a classic diner. They do have alcohol, so you can always have a beer or mimosa with your brunch! The service was quick and our food had great flavor. There is ample parking, but the location is very walkable when temperatures are mild.

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    Christine K.

    We have been coming here for years. Every time we visit Longboat this is our staple. Food is consistent. Nice little cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. Service is good. They have oldies music playing which is so nice. This is a nice play to visit if you are in the area.

    Erin B.

    It was a fine little place to have breakfast but it's just like any other diner. The water they gave us didn't have any ice in it, no one offered us coffee, and the side of fruit that I got didn't even have a single berry in it!

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    Lisa M.

    This is our breakfast spot every time we stay in Longboat Key! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My husband got the blue dolphin special and I went with the Homemade corned beef with fruit and toast. Their corned beef hash is delicious! Most places don't offer homemade corned beef hash, usually it comes straight out of a can. Not here! The staff is very friendly and the service is fast. If you haven't been to this local family owned business and are in Longboat Key, this is a breakfast spot you have to try! There's a reason why we will remain repeated customers!

    Western omelette - YUMMM
    Amber C.

    My FAVORITE brunch spot in LBK (or maybe anywhere, ever!). We've been coming to Longboat twice a year for over 3 years now and I make sure I get Blue Dolphin at least twice each trip down. The food is so good (and usually very fast), the staff is friendly and nice. You can tell they work really hard to make it a nice experience! Portions are big, the breakfast potatoes are super delicious. My favorite things to get are the western omelet or the bacon egg and cheddar egg sandwich. I just love it! See y'all again soon! :)

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    9 years ago

    Great spot with friendly staff. Food was perfect breakfast food for country folk. Prices not bad.

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    Had breakfast here while on vacation. Pancakes were awesome! Service great!

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    worth the wait on a sunday!...Great food for a lazy afternoon...and excellent service! Thaaaaaank You Brandon!

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    We didn't enjoy breakfast here. Not sure how a restaurant that only serves breakfast can't get it right.

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    Great pancakes! Pleasant wait staff.

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    10 years ago

    Blue Dolphin is a gem! They know how to put on great breakfasts and lunches! The staff make you feel like family. Our go to next door.

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    12 years ago

    Good food and large portions. Friendly and fast service. Cheap prices. Coffee is so so. Watery hot chocolate.

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    Nice people. Good service. Food marginal. Beef hash homemade don't go there. Pancakes ok. Good portions. Not going back.

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