Such an adorable little bistro in a beautiful environment - inside Island Home Garden Center!! Lots of yummy breakfast/brunch options. They even had non-egg items, always a huge plus for me since I have an egg sensitivity. I ordered the yogurt parfait which included lots of fresh fruit including banana, kiwi, strawberries, mandarin, plus granola, Greek yogurt and honey. We chose to eat at the cafe and food was presented with pretty floral fabric napkins. My husband's food came on a crystal platter - I assume from a thrift store to support their eco friendliness. Loved those special touches. Workers were very friendly too! We were encouraged to walk around the garden center while they prepared our food - and of course we did, it's magical! read more

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Stopped here for lunch on our drive back north from Key West and it was such a cute little spot for a break. You order at the window, and there were baby iguanas wandering around, adding to the charm. I tried the iced ube latte with coconut milk, but I was hoping for a stronger ube flavor. I also ordered the lox toast from the specials menu. It was good and fresh, but it didn't really stand out as something I'd go out of my way to order again. The highlight was definitely the atmosphere. Sitting outside in the sunshine surrounded by lush plants made it feel relaxing and refreshing, even though it's right off the roadside. Overall, a pleasant stop with a great ambiance if you're passing through. read more

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The food was super clean and delicious, the service was phenomenal and fast. The vibes were so immaculate my group and I went here twice during our trip. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was phenomenal! Got the waffle and breaky wrap. Golden latte! Really great ingredients, no single use plastic, and lovely ambiance. Amazing staff. Automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill. Totally get it!! 100% worth every penny. Will be back often. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Waffle, Breaky Wrap, Golden Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

A delightful stop for breakfast, lunch, and drinks! We popped by around 10am with our two little kids. I loved walking through the garden center and sitting at the cafe surrounded by plants and relaxing music. Staff were super friendly and helpful in making recommendations for what to order. We ended up with the Ying Yang smoothie for our kids, matcha latte and whipped ricotta toast for me (it was divine), and a canned cocktail and breaky sandwich for my husband. The toast was INSANE. So good. My daughter stole some of it! And it was plenty filling. My husband enjoyed his breakfast sandwich as well and thought it was well flavored. The smoothie tasted predominantly of banana and oats so would have enjoyed a stronger PB and chocolate flavor. Highly recommend a stop at Gardinia's bistro! read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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This was my favorite spot during all our southern travels of Florida and the keys. Attention to sustainability, and the food.. she also recommended another spot where we could eat for myself a vegetarian and family not to eat, which didn't disappoint. We LOVE this place, I can't say enough to express the experience and food!! read more

Anytime I stop in at Gardenia's, I am always amazed by the beauty, the kindness of the staff, and the delicious breakfast bites I inhale. Gorgeous garden views no matter where you sit. Absolutely love stopping in! read more

Ordered the Breaky wrap. Asked to go light on the cheese. Also asked for some hot sauce. It was very delicious. There is a very nice relaxing vibe to its outside experience with a good gentle music in the background. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breaky wrap. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

I went to Gardenia's Bistro in the Keys for what I thought was just a friend's engagement party... turns out, it was a surprise wedding! As shocked as we were by the unexpected vows, we were even more surprised by how beautiful this place was. The outdoor setting was perfect for the occasion, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning flowers that made everything feel so romantic. The food at the event was delicious. I'm not sure if it was catered or straight from the bistro's menu, but either way, it was a hit. And the drinks? They had an open-bar-style setup, and I was happily sipping on Aperol Spritzes all evening (which were very good). The service was top-notch, the vibe was incredible, and honestly, I can't believe I don't come to the Keys more often. Isla Morada is so close, and I'll definitely be back at Gardenia's Bistro soon! read more

Came by for a visit on the way to the keys. I would highly recommend. Everything here tastes super fresh and organic. Service was also phenomenal. If you're looking for good brunch and a good time, definitely stop by. Anytime I'm back in the area, I will definitely be coming back. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Smoothie Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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Atmosphere-wise, this place is a solid 10/10. The ambiance, music, and overall vibes are fantastic--definitely a great spot if you're just looking to hang out and enjoy the setting. However, when it comes to the food, things start to fall apart. My friend ordered the baked waffles with bacon and a mango cream shake. The shake was alright--nothing amazing, flavor wasn't very strong. The waffles, though, were a big letdown. They were more like two dense cornbread slabs with a flavorless whipped cream topping. For $12, we expected more, especially when the bacon on the side tasted like something straight out of a microwave--Oscar Mayer vibes for sure. I read another separate review where the owner stated that the prices were based on the ingredients that are locally grown, which I'll let you be the test to that. I ordered the avocado toast with an egg (which, oddly, isn't included in the base $14 price). The toast was tasty, but one slice for that price feels excessive. I also got a vanilla matcha latte, which sadly just tasted like green-tinted milk. What really pushed the experience down was the price-to-portion ratio. My total for one piece of toast and a drink came out to $28 after the mandatory 18% gratuity, and the food took over 25 minutes to arrive--despite the small portions. In short: come here for the vibe, but don't expect to be wowed by the food. Aesthetic tourist trap is a good description. I never leave reviews but I feel as if people may want to be informed before visiting. read more

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Not a fan of giving disappointing reviews, but I wasn't a fan of this place. The positive, great location with a nice relaxing vibe. The ladies working were all very nice as well. However, the food was just ok. Got a smoothie, 2 avocado toasts, the waffles and a cinnamon roll. My biggest problem is we ordered to go (with what I believe was a $0.65 charge - no issue there obvs), but paying cash and we were charged an18% mandatory gratuity?! Tipping should be at the discretion of the customer, ESPECIALLY with a to-go order. At that point, you're basically just marking up my order 18%. Unfortunately, I won't be going back. The quality of the food is not worth the ridiculous mark up. read more

Absolutely amazing! Food was so fresh and yummy! I'm gluten free and vegetarian and there were great options. Love this place and it was also so cute and nice to sit outside. Service was amazing as well! read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Mimosa and espresso yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

I am OBSESSED with Gardenias Bistro. The food? Bomb. The service? Impeccable. The aesthetic? Straight-up Pinterest goals. You walk in and it smells like cinnamon and fresh herbs. The menu is clean but not boring. Think: gorgeous yogurt parfaits, fluffy waffles, crispy bacon and salads that somehow make you crave greens. It's the kind of place that makes you feel healthier and fancier just by being there. The 18% gratuity is listed right on the menu, and honestly it makes sense. The staff is working their butts off and still manages to make it all look effortless. You can tell this is a team that cares, cares about the food, the vibe, and the people walking in the gate. Perfect for girls' brunch, solo coffee dates, or bringing your mom when she visits from out of town. Gardenias isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. Go. Just go. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Ricotta toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

Beautiful small owned business, food is a bit pricey however I cannot complain because it is organic, meaning it's richer and finer than regular processed food you get what you pay for and it is QUALITY. I can tell by the service, the food and drinks are made with passion and love. Would definitely recommend 10/10! PS the chickens walking around are a plus they're so cute read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Ambience - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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Delightful outdoor café... Healthy food options with outstanding service. All seating is outside and prone to the elements. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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Oh where to begin! A charge for takeout boxes (fine but really???) and THEN the cherry on top - an 18% automatic TIP FOR A TO GO ORDER OF CINNAMON ROLLS. I really couldn't believe this... it also took a full 30 minutes for them to put the 4 cinnamon rolls and three muffins in a bag. Weird! I really wanted to like this place after seeing it's locally owned AND a collaboration with the outdoor garden center - but I can't support. The one redeeming quality - chicken was cute read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Chicken hanging out - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

Came here because we wanted a healthy breakfast spot but I wish we had gone anywhere else. It's a cute spot for sure in the middle of a garden but that's about it. I ordered an avocado toast with egg and a latte that came out to over $27. I honestly was ready to cancel the order but I was with some friends so I sucked it up. For one they should list the prices on the menu if they're going be charging an arm and a leg for basic breakfast items. The avocado toast was fine, nothing special. The portion was not that big either for that price. The mushroom latte was good so if you want to stop by I would say come by for the drinks. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Avocado toast with egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

We stop here on our way and back from the lower keys. The food is always taste fresh and is really good. Our kids love walking around looking at the rabbits and chickens. read more

It's a great bistro and a beautiful garden setting. I love her smoothies and poke bowl. Lots of healthy choices and all her food is good. If your near here stop, you won't regret it read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

We ordered a few drinks and a pastry. They let us know we could walk around and they'd bring us our drinks. It came in the cutest little cup and was really good. The vibes are 100% on point and the guava turnover was fantastic. Only wish we were hungrier to try more. read more

Like many others have said, the atmosphere at Gardenias Bistro is lovely -- it truly feels like a little oasis in the Keys. It's quiet, relaxed, and tucked away in a peaceful spot. No complaints about the ambiance whatsoever. Unfortunately, things went downhill once we placed our order. My wife and I got two drinks and one sandwich -- the total came to just under $40!! For what we received, that price was very excessive. The sandwich was small, soggy, and lacked flavor, and both drinks tasted watered down. Definitely not what we expected, especially after paying that much. What really left a bad taste, though, was the billing. I noticed the total seemed off compared to the menu prices, so I went back to ask for a receipt. That's when I discovered they had automatically added an 18% gratuity -- with ZERO mention of it during the ordering process. Even worse, after swiping your card, the payment screen still prompts you for an additional tip, which I added, not realizing I'd already been charged one. I think it's poor practice to sneak in an auto-gratuity without notifying customers, especially when it's followed by a second tip prompt. That lack of transparency feels dishonest. Overall, the food and service didn't justify the cost. There are plenty of other breakfast spots nearby where you can get two full meals and better drinks for the same or even less. Unfortunately, this visit left a bad impression -- and I won't be returning. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Gardenia's Bistro in islamorada and it was an absolutely delightful experience. My wife surprised me with the most dreamy dinner date of my life. From the moment we walked over to our outside table, I was captivated by the music, lighting and the secret garden vibe. The romantic and cozy ambiance was like something out of a dream. The warm and intimate setting set the perfect mood for a memorable evening. The service was truly top-notch. Our server, Hanna was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The owner, Megan went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our dining experience was exceptional. Their genuine warmth and professionalism added an extra layer of enjoyment to the evening. We started the meal off with a truly scrumptious cheeseboard and of course, amazing wine. The combination of tastes and presentation was simply outstanding. For the main course, we had filet mignon, roasted chicken with fresh veggies, the meal was simply delicious with a delicate balance of flavors. Since we had such an amazing light meal , we saved plenty of room for a luxurious lemon dessert that was incredible. I cannot recommend the Gardenia's Bistro highly enough. When you want an intimate evening that you'll never forget. read more

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Al fresco garden cafe with a gorgeous ambiance and setting within the Island Home Garden Center. Fun layout of bistro tables and couches. Unique menu of drinks, pastries, toasts and sandwiches with exciting seasonal additions. We had the avocado toast and a cinnamon bun, two lattes. Tad bit pricey but was tasty and very fresh. read more

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Gardenias Bistro is exactly the kind of place you want to keep a secret but can't stop telling everyone about. The food is outrageously good... fresh, creative, and clearly made with love. Every dish feels like something you'd find at a high-end resort, but served with the kind of warmth and personality that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. The vibe is relaxed but intentional. Like stepping into a sun-drenched garden café in Europe. Beautiful atmosphere, thoughtfully curated details, and zero pretense. There is an automatic 18% gratuity, but honestly? It's more than fair. The staff works HARD. They're attentive, kind, and make the whole experience feel elevated. In today's world, where service workers are often stretched thin, I appreciate a spot that values their team openly and fairly. Whether you're stopping in for a casual brunch or planning to linger with a latte and a friend, Gardenias is always worth it. One of my favorite places in town, hands down. read more

Great place for breakfast and coffee. Fresh ingredients and tasty food. Perfect spot for someone who likes healthy food and organic/natural ingredients. Will come back read more

Hidden gem.... it is combined with an adorable nursey, small gift shop. The food truck has many different delicious breakfast items and sandwiches. We had mimosas and Oatmeal and a fruit bowl. Along with the avocado toast. If you have a chance stop on your way to key west !!! read more

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Absolutely a gem in Islamorada. We've been wanting to come here for so long and it did not disappoint. Even in the summer heat, the place has plenty of cool spots to sit in. The scenery is peaceful and serene. The food is creative and delicious. Try a smoothie and the quiche. The coffee is also very great! Order at the window and they bring you everything to the table. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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Wow!! This place is amazing! You will find this gem off the side of the road nestled behind a beautiful collection of greenery and glass window pane art installation. To the good stuff - one of the best smoothies I've had - maybe ever and that is saying A LOT because I make them daily at home and frequent juice bars. We got 2 Ying Yang smoothies and added pea protein. They tasted like they added cardamom- my fav!! Something just tasted a little extra special - so yummy!! My hubby got a side of bacon and a Fern smoothie with pea protein added. Bacon was thin and crispy. It was all absolutely perfect! Such kind service when ordering and then mentioned to roam around and check out things out and they would come find us. Could have spent an hour looking around. The vibe is so chill full of greenery to enjoy and purchase. The food is served with the sweetest bistro napkins that I ended up buying some in the gift shop. Big chickens walk around - which is normal for the keys. They were by far the largest we had seen. There are also bunnies in the back that my son thought were adorable. The gift shop was so sweet and had many things that I would have liked to buy. As mentioned I got a set of bistro napkins also a hand painted sugar spoon and a small plate to sit it on. We will def be back by next visit down! Charming place that was a perfect close to our Keys visit. read more

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Beautiful ambiance and kind staff. The food is beautifully prepared and tastes as good as it looks. The espresso they use is the best cup of coffee in the Keys. I will definitely be back! read more

This establishment is located in the cutest Nursery in Tavanier, close to Islamorada. It's surrounded by beautiful plants that you can admire or buy; and a vintage garden decor. I ordered the Matcha Latte with Honey, it was exactly what I was looking for. For my meal I ordered a Breaky Bowl but there were no more sweet potatoes so the waitress suggested I have it as a wrap or sandwich instead and add some quinoa as a substitute. That's exactly what I did and the wrap was filling and healthy clean choice. The only downfall of this place is that they do not advertise their pricing, my meal included a wrap and latte and totaled $26, which I did find it to be a little on the higher end. If you are looking for a healthy option and cute spot you can check it out. read more

Gardenia's Bistro - Breaky Wrap and Matcha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

Okay. Genuinely my favorite place to eat every single day in the keys as a local. First let's start with the staff, it's women owned and led small business which I LOVE! Everyone there is so compassionate and genuinely cares about every customer that comes in there. They charge an auto grat of 18% which they are very upfront about and I personally believe is very fair for how much those girls do in there. Not to mention how eco friendly the place is. Absolutely zero plastic. Even the take out and to go products are all bamboo. Next is the food, mouth watering. It's hard not to order everything there. Not mention everything is extremely clean, healthy, organic, no grease, no gross stuff. You actually feel good about the food you eat. My favorites are the ricotta toast and the truffle glizzy (I'm getting hungry thinking about I might actually go today) Okay and last is the environment. It's located in the island home center and you are just swarmed with an experience the second you walk in. Greenery and plants everywhere. There's tables, couches to lounge at, chickens running around (the love blueberries if you give them any) and even bunnies. Final thought. This is the place to be. I cant say enough good words about this bistro. read more

Gorgeous setting with a super fresh and yummy breakfast. Fun to walk around the Garden and look at everything. The menus are only on the wall, I do wish prices were listed. Everyone was so nice! read more

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Super delightful experience at Gardenia! Staff excellent and super beautiful experience. Will come back when visiting the Keys! read more

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Gardenia's is a beautiful space, which is the top reason to come here! You'll see and smell beautiful plants from the nursery, and you can also pop in their shop to purchase some unique gifts. I ordered a Kombucha, a fruit bowl, and a smoothie with Greek yogurt. The total was over $30 which I found to be insanely expensive. I realized after I paid that none of the menu items have prices; I'm not a fan of that. Their other dishes do look great, but I would probably not return to eat, but I might pop back in to their little shop! read more

I am from Chicago and I book-marked this place on Yelp as THE place to come for coffee / breakfast for our Key Largo trip (already knew what I wanted: iced oatmilk vanilla lavender latte). However, when we arrived, the owner was walking out and let us know they were closed for the day for repairs. We totally understood and began to walk away... and that's when she did something that completely made our day! Even though she was already locked up and ready to leave, she set down all of her stuff and offered to make us coffee. Not only was the latte incredible, but it really did make our day. THANK YOU! We will be back and if you are in the area, definitely stop in! (Also, it is located next to a super cute flower/plant shop, making for a very cool atmosphere) read more

This place is no Gem! Their Smoothies are terrible! They are light on fruit and heavy on milk and taste marginal at best. . And guess what? A 16 oz smoothie is filled to 12 Oz (maybe of) frozen Costco fruit then topped (watered down) with milk. $12! That is right, you read it right. Actually, each smoothie is $15 with a tip! Unbelievable! Do not waste your time and $. Yes, the atmosphere is nice but the smoothies was maybe the worse one I have ever had . Thee worst ! read more

Not as good as it used to be. The smoothie bowl was watery like soup. They added an 18% tip if you used a credit card which is very presumptuous. It's very expensive. The atmosphere is very lovely. read more

What this young lady has built is beyond amazing!! This business savvy business owner can turn anything to gold! The warm comfortable feeling you get when you enter the property is amazing. The tranquility of the flowers mixed in with the live chicks and rabbits is zen like! The aroma of the fresh made coffee and food is just perfect. Megan has a vision and it can't be stopped! Please come in to this animal loving business and feel the vibe. You will not be disappointed. Thanks for building this place of heaven in the keys.. life laugh and happy New year !! read more

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This place is amazing. It is a must see the gardens are beautiful smells delicious ,everything is organic and freshly made you even get visited by the local neighbors who will clean up the mess for you. and the girls give great customer service. read more

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