Amazing coffee, espresso and buy a book! Expecippanl experience . They were closed and opened for…read moreus when they were cleaning

We stopped in at this adorable book and coffee shop (name has been updated to Mr. Beans Books &…read moreBeans) on a day trip to Key West. The gentleman who owns it bills himself as grouchy and surly, but we weren't fooled. He's clearly passionate about his business, his cat, and his coffee, including commissioning his own personal blend from a local roaster. Our lattes were smooth and delicious (almond and oat milk). Although pricing is pretty reasonable, especially for the Keys, I do wish they didn't charge extra for plant based milks. WIFI is available with a $5 purchase, and there is a variety of books to browse and/or buy while enjoying a coffee or pastry.

My oh my!!! The keylime cupcake is Devine!!! It has a tangy filling on the inside and the frosting…read moreon top meets the tangy filling perfectly! You will not be disappointed with this choice! Service was friendly and quick.

We stopped in for some ice cream and walked out with extra sweets…read more The place is cute and it's filled with all kinds of shopping that you could almost miss the ice cream. We tried several samples before making our selections. We asked if they made the ice cream and they said someone locally makes it and then they get it to sell. The sweets are made in house though. I tried about 5 different ice cream flavors before settling on two. A black raspberry and blueberry cheesecake. We also picked a banana bread pudding and a discord cookie butter cupcake to go. They have a side room with several picnic tables to sit and enjoy your sweet treats so you don't have to go outside with them and watch them melt too quickly. The banana bread pudding was good warmed up later. The cupcake tasted good but was drier than I expected or would have hoped. It's a place that you could definitely return to and keep trying different options. The cookies looked great. That would be next on our to try list. The girls working there were very friendly, patient and helpful while we were trying to decide on what flavor to pick.

This spot was a nice little surprise. We were visiting for Memorial Day weekend and wanted. Good…read morecoffee that wasn't Starbucks and this spot did not disappoint. The coffee tasted amazing and strong and delicious and the pound cake has to have been homemade too. The owners were super sweet too. They do have a cat who was super friendly but we are allergic so we couldn't stay long and took everything to go.

What a fun little stop for coffee & conversation. We met the owner, Jeff, on our way in the door. I…read moreordered a sugar free decaf mocha - I know, what's the point? But honestly one of the best mochas without the fake after taste you normally associate with SF syrup. I'm allergic to cats and they have several, so be aware. Great little bookstore selection and good coffee, though.

If you're traveling to or through Marathon, Florida, do yourself a favor and stop at LJ's Café for…read morebreakfast or lunch. This family-owned gem was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband ordered the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. We split it but the first thing we noticed it was huge. The sandwich was served on Cuban bread that they bake fresh themselves, and it was some of the best bread I've ever had; light, flaky, perfectly golden brown, and incredibly fresh. Every ingredient tasted fresh and homemade, including real eggs cooked to order, not the processed "fake" eggs you find in so many places. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade pastries. Like the bread, everything is baked in-house, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. The coffee was equally impressive; rich, smooth, and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with breakfast and kept me coming back for more. What really sets LJ's Café apart, though, is the atmosphere. This is a true mom-and-pop establishment where family and friends work together. From the moment you walk into the small storefront, you're welcomed like family. The service is warm, genuine, and makes you feel right at home. And here's an added bonus for Florida travelers: the air conditioning is fantastic! After visiting several places in Marathon, we definitely appreciated being able to enjoy our meal in a cool, comfortable environment. I can't rave enough about this wonderful spot. If you're passing through Marathon, make sure your schedule allows for breakfast or lunch because those are the only hours they're open. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Best coffee I'm Marathon. Very cute place. The service was awesome! Will be going again and again.read more

Cool vibe spot with very unique delicious foods with mixed ingredients. The service was very…read morefriendly and top notch. And also very affordable by Keys standards. Highly recommend if you love great flavor!

Expensive but great, had the blt and it was served perfect and warm, the ambiance is fantastic and…read morethe people are so nice.

Ate here 2 times on our week stay, because it was that good. It was packed both times, had pretty…read morelong wait times, but your food is made to order and I don't mind, especially because you can physically see how busy it is and everything is made fresh. Their everything bagel is probably the best I have ever had. So soft and fresh. Me and my husband got the pork roll breakfast bagel sandwich with egg and cheese on an everything bagel and one with bacon as well. We also tried an everything bagel with their homemade chive cream cheese. So good! Their iced coffee is pretty good as well. Would absolutely come back!

Popped in for a quick breakfast yesterday morning, during our way down to Marathon…read more We had read about this place online, and decided to give it a try. The bagels are fresh, and the staff is friendly. Giving four stars because of the fact that we did not get to try the iced coffee or any other coffee options.

It's one of those hole In the wall treasures. No ambiance. But it makes up for it with the…read morebeautifully voiced Chef Rita. She hummed to the lovely jazz music the whole time. So pleasurable. We had Wild red shrimp wrapped in bacon. Amazing. ! Salad with homemade dressing. Not to be missed. They dont bake their bread. But they do make their own garlic butter Blacked hog fish with capellini. And house special hog fish with vegetables. WOW WOW WOW!!! F R E S H and delicious. Home made carrot cake. Light & spicy. The wine list needs improvement. But great dinner. Going back on Thursday. They recommend The Table. And Franks Grill. We will try them too. Had dinner last night at Isla Bella's Mahina's Restaurant. So boring we knew we had to look for Better And very happily found it.

Quirky family owned spot with delicious fish but slow service and odd atmosphere inside. 3.5 stars…read more Food: 4 Atmosphere: 2.5 Service: 3 Cost to worth it rating: 2.5 (prices in the higher side ~$40 seafood entrees, $50+ meat) Opentableable: no, need to call Return worthiness: maybe Eve award: most fantastic hogfish Highlights: - Hogfish: transcendent. Delicate, pure amazing. Light egg wash and amazingly fresh and tender local fish I've never had. One I ordered had shrimp as well (was also supposed to be scallops). Choice of pasta or veg (green beans and potatoes). 5 stars - Duck: soy glazed half duck. Hub gave 4.5 stars - Bread: fresh, warm, and slightly seasoned. Would've liked some olive oil with it. 3.5 stars - Generous pour for glasses of wine - Mother son duo was so sweet Midlights - Beef Wellington: standard. 3 stars - Escargot: nice thin cognac sauce with tender escargot but being on a plate looked like it was drowning. 3 stars - Atmosphere: inside a motel like place. Outside had a thin balcony with a few tables for 2, inside very basic and old school with music to match Lowlights: - Long wait for food; we had a 630pm reservation and apps came at 7:30pm, entrees at 8:15pm and we didn't get to leave til almost 9 and skipped ordering - Out of few items and informed us 30+ min after we ordered them (rib eye and scallops) - Restroom downstairs in the lobby and closes at 8 so was a hassle to be let in

Food for thought= Cute little cafe meets health food…read morestore. Service was lovely, truly great. Not a full service restaurant. You order at a counter and pay in advance, then someone delivers your food to your table. The menu is full of healthy and delightful items! It's a great place to have a quick bite without having to sacrifice ingredient standards.

Great tasty sandwiches, soups, and breakfast options. Prompt service. Hot tea. Everything starts…read morevegan and then they can add vegan and non-vegan proteins. Wonderful place for those of us who try to eat clean, whole foods.