Temporarily closed for repairs due to accident. Well loved local spot working diligently to reopen. July 5, 2024 posting.

I was really excited to see a restaurant with so many vegan options--and vegan crepes at that--while on vacation. The restaurant is somewhat small and there was no wait to be seated. It took awhile for someone to come take our order and it was a bit of a wait for the food despite their only being two other tables. I ordered the vegan Berry Delight, which was sadly underwhelming. The crepe itself was a nice texture (though a little cold), the berry sauce tasted watered down and was not very sweet at all. I also wish it came with fresh berries or a compote. But my partner got a vegan Zesto Pesto crepe and it was so delicious! Highly recommend it. I wish I could've come back and tried more of the savory dishes. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Vegan Berry Delight Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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From the moment you walk into the door, there is great energy! This café is such an outpost for healthy and delicious food, and you feel as though you're immediately part of a community. We had a savory crêpe and a smoked salmon scramble. Both dishes were excellent, and the fresh orange juice was out of this world- Absolutely Delightful! There is dog friendly outdoor seating, personable service and something for everyone on the menu. We will definitely go back every time we come to the coast! read more

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Food was great. We had the pesto chicken quesadilla and meat the morning burrito. Would recommend. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Super cute interior and great vibes overall . Our next breakfast in Lincoln City will be here. Thank you. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Pesto Chicken Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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Best crepes I've had in a while, they were super fluffy! We had the original verison(with egg + wheat), but they also offer vegan or gluten free as well. It was filling and didn't make you feel too heavy afterwards. Service was wonderful. It's a smaller establishment so about 3 tables total at the place. Definitely a great place to enjoy on our way out of the coast. Side note, we were here on a trip to take a break from medical school & were at odds since most establishments were closed on Monday & Tuesdays and we had a virtual meeting to attend. They were kind enough to offer their space to us after we enjoyed lunch there to get our work done prior to hitting the road. An absolute blessing, and such a nice space to enjoy a wonderful atmosphere with friendly staff with smiles all around. Also amazing the Lincoln city beach access point is less than 0.5 miles away so you can easily go to take a stroll after your meal! read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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The idea and the ambiance is really great. I was desiring a crepe, I got sweet versus savory. House made berry syrup explodes with fabulous flavor, but crepe was a little under done for my taste. Ask her to keep it in the pan a bit longer to avoid a rubbery mouth feel. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Inside looking out - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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Great greeting. Staff was happy and helpful. The food was good. Only problem we had was arriving an hour before closing. Once seated we were immediately told that they were out of kale, spinach, and fruit. read more

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STUNNING FOOD! So so happy we stopped by to try this place today. The menu is super cool in that you can tailor things for meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans, etc. Something for everyone! The big deal with this restaurant is you can tell the dishes were created by people who really love & eat them. It's not just bland veggies here. The jackfruit tacos are the best I've ever had, my mom said the Mediterranean flatbread was the best she ever had, and my sister said the tofu scramble crepe..well you get it. We all practically licked our plates CLEAN. Super friendly people here and really cool games, painting, etc. they are bringing to the experience soon. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Zest Garden Cafe - I told the waitress "wait! We've got to get a picture of our cleaned plates!" Lol. Soooooo good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

The food was delicious. I had fresh orange juice and it was squeezed right in front of me which was fun to watch. The place felt welcoming with friendly staff. The service was great food came out exactly like we ordered. If you are visiting or local I recommend this place as a must go. Me and my father enjoyed it! read more

Zest Garden Cafe - zesto pesto crepe and smoked salmon scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Why promote yourself as a 'wifi' cafe when I've been hitting refresh for ten minutes to no avail. The waiter needs to take a shower and the ketchup tastes off, maybe homemade? Only crepes available as well/ ugh. Update: owner is weird and creepy: it's not a customers job to help with wifi ‍ make your waiters shower, honestly it was disgusting, could smell his stench wafting every time he left the table, how are they still open??? read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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Best food I have ever had. Their coffee is amazing and their salmon crepe and the vegan pesto crepe is to die for. I always add zucchini to mine. They are a small business with a no waste moto, so no plastic used. Bring your own cup if you want to take coffee to go. Have been closed for over a year now. Really hoping they can open up again soon. read more

Fresh delights to satisfy any hunger. John and his wife are doing a great job at cooking up sweet and savory crepes, and some great breakfast scrambles. Coffee is super and many vegan gluten free options for those with special dietary regimens. They go out of their way to reduce, recycle and reuse. We will be back! read more

Nice little place that serves tea, coffee, crepes and a Greek menu (weird combination ....) We had a pesto tomato crepe which was good, rooibos tea and a latte. We were the only ones there. Cute tables and interior. The crepe was a hit but a bit on the colder side than I like. All in all, worth the stop and money read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Pesto crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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Very accommodating and super welcoming atmosphere. Zero complaints. Good food and drinks (I'm allergic to dairy and they had many many options), great service, lovely decor, environmentally friendly utensils, and so much more. Highly recommend, especially if you have eating restrictions. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Super welcoming atmosphere and environmentally sustainable features! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

The food here is amazing. Such complex, rich flavors. Stopped in today and everyone working there was friendly and seemed to care about the product and service they were putting out. I had the Oregonian crepe which is seriously in the top 5 best things I have ever eaten. The kale was so incredibly delicious I don't even know how it's possible to cook kale to the perfect doneness and with so much flavor!! Hubby had the breakfast burrito with their mushroom gravy inside which is also so damn good!! Yum. Loose leaf tea is a nice touch as well as a game shelf and old magazines to kill the time or enjoy while you're scarfing down the amazing grub. We will make sure this becomes our stop for brunch everytime we come to the coast. read more

Zest Creperie for breakfast on a Sunday morning was the best choice in Lincoln City in July 2022. We had the Creperito, The Sunrise, Mocha, Johnny Cash coffee and orange juice freshly squeezed. A new batch of bacon was being made and the food was excellent. It made me feel like home, mom asking in the morning what I would like to eat. Made from scratch and they do it well. There are vegan options as well but the four of us liked the bacon in our eggs and the mushroom sauce(gravy) on top. The orange juice tastes like ripe oranges and Jonny Cash must have liked his coffee strong because this one was BLACK. I need to remember this place next time we travel in the area. Thank you for being so real and brighten our day. read more

Wonderful cozy setting! I had a nice warm-up from the cold and rain with their wood stove going. Such a delicious break for a heathy lunch. Tea was delicious as well Gluten Free Crepes read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Oregonian crêpe - delcious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Incredible home-made pesto and caramel sauce! Everything was delicious, but those two really knocked it out of the park. Atmosphere was great and cozy with a woodstove to warm up after a breezy walk at the ocean. read more

My only complaint is Yelp only has 5 stars. One word description...AMAZING. Can't believe a place that advertises as vegan and gluten free would have the best egg and meat scramble I've ever had read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Meat the morning Creperito style - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Opened 10min later than advertised. Waited 45 minutes for our food (we were the 2nd order since they opened). Half of our order was missed. Half of the food that did come out was cold. Would not recommend read more

Five stars for tasty vegan food, great service and for doing something a little different and more creative than the other restaurants in Lincoln City. However the hours are rather odd, and limited, and subject to change so I'd suggest calling ahead to make sure they are open before planning to stop. We were delighted to find a vegan friendly restaurant along the coast and wanted to eat there twice, but they closed 45 minutes earlier the first day, even though I'd actually called the prior week to check. Glad we got to go today. read more

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I ordered the lemon crepe and it was unfortunately not good at all. Far worse than I could have expected actually. It was a singular crepe with lemon juice and zest on top. No powdered sugar, no lemon curd filling. It was extremely sour and bland. I left the restaurant hungry and upset that I payed 12 dollars for that meal, if you can even call it that. read more

My wife and I stopped in for Brunch over the weekend and we're very glad we did. The crepes were delicious and it it was tough to taste much difference between my wife's GF version and my normal version. I had the creperitte and my wife had the smoked salmon, both were wonderful and we'd order again. Their hibiscus tea was one of the best my wife's had and the other drinks looked great as well. We will make sure to visit next time we're in Lincoln City. read more

Delicious filling breakfast! The service was fast, we were checked in immediately and had our food within 20 minutes. Zest was quiet and had plenty of space. I'd come back any time! read more

This was a pleasant surprise! They have gluten free crepes and the Oregonian is delicious! The coffee is also on point. I am a coffee snob :) you won't be dissatisfied or disappointed coming here, quite the opposite! The staff is ultra friendly and I love this place. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - a sign on the sidewalk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

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I searched for vegan friendly restaurants on the Happy Cow app and came across this restaurant. I ordered a sweet crepe through online ordering and didn't realize Nutella is not vegan. The staff was so kind and offered to modify the crepe and replace Nutella with chocolate sauce. It was delicious! My son and I played on of the board games while we waited. The staff mentioned they are working on a vegan Nutella style sauce for crepes which I think would be really fantastic. Can't wait to visit again on my next trip to the coast! read more

I'm vegan and I went to this place on a whim when I was visiting and I went back the same night for dinner and breakfast again the next day. The staff is kind and patient, the food is so tasty and well sourced. i would definitely recommend this place and will be coming back! read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Vegan Berry Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

My family ate brunch at Zest Garden Cafe today. The food was delicious. As someone who eats gluten and dairy free I was so happy to find crepes that met both criteria's. The service was amazing. I would recommend trying the sunrise drink. read more

Food was delicious. Beautifully displayed with multiple plant based choices. Friendly staff! Highly recommend.

Enjoying breakfast right now in the backyard oasis. Had the veggie burgers last night and they were flavor packed and wonderful. Crepes are delicious and John and Cheryl offer fantastic service. Specialty coffee drinks and dog friendly patio! Practicing social distancing and requiring masks. Support this local gem next time you're in town. Cheers to Zest! read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Back patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Oh my goodness I had a savory crepe with pesto and grape tomatoes. My mouth is crying in rapture. Soooo good. Coffee excellent. I could order almost anything off the menu (they are working in sugar free recipes). I'm in love read more

SO GOOD! The food, the service, the atmosphere, the games! Absolutely lovely! I really want to get a fancy drink next time we go here, but it's a little bit pricey. We got the creperito and it was SO good, and i need to figure out how to make it at home. Absolutely the best, and cant wait to go back! read more

Even though this restaurant has only been open for two weeks, they were on Yelp and so I decided to try them out. I am so glad I did. The restaurant is very cozy and I was welcomed the minute that I walked in. Do not be chased away because it is a creperie. They also have other options for breakfast. I had their freshly ground almond butter and blackberry jam crepe. It was delicious. I had a hard time choosing between a savory or a sweet crepe and ended up with this one. But I will definitely go back to try a savory crepe. their coffee was excellent too, which is important to me. It comes from a local grinder/roaster, Left Coast Coffee. Support your local business and give this place a try. I do not believe you'll be disappointed. read more

Zest Garden Cafe - Yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lincoln City, Oregon

Absolutely delicious food, and very friendly service. My wife and I arrived not long before closing, but we were still greeted and served with a smile. Everything we ordered was wonderful, and we're excited to come back and try more of the menu. Tons of vegan options, too! We enjoyed their vegan lemon zest crepe, vegan blueberry delight crepe and zesty potatoes with coffee (served with oat milk). Great experience! read more

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BEST PASTA AND CREPES I've ever had in my life. This was the first time my husband and I have finished our plates in a while, usually we have to take some leftovers home. All clean plates here. Slightly longer wait but it is WORTH IT. Everything was made fresh and with care. Amazing customer service as well and a cozy, zen atmosphere. Thank you guys!!! read more

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Not a recommended stop. We love crepes and were excited to try a new place to beautifully end our weekend, but that was not what we found. The person who took our order acted annoyed that we didn't know what was their standard and that we were there in the first place. We waited more than 30 min for 2 crepes, and 26 min for 2 coffees. There were only 4 others in the restaurant, so it was not due to a packed restaurant, which would have been understandable. The savory crepe was over salted but would have been otherwise good. The sweet crepe was good for only 1 bite, as it was so sugary, more would have been hard to take. read more

Haven't had a crepe' in many years since going gluten and dairy free. Today was a special treat for all of us. Meat filled savory Creperito filled me up. Others in our family enjoyed The Oregonian. Topped it off by sharing a sweet crepe', the Berry Delight. read more

Amazing presentation of healthy food all made from scratch in this family restaurant. If you have a special dietary need, they will fill it happily. There is gluten free/vegan options. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, the servers are pleasant, and it's a fresh perspective on good food! Crepes and scrambles are currently on the menu. I prefer the salmon ones! And for dessert, I prefer the berry crepe. Go give it a try Fridays- Mondays. 7-3 this summer. read more

Cute place with great potential. Unfortunately, hasn't been reached just yet but I'm hopeful. If you are a vegetarian, the super green garden crepe has a great mix of veggies but the crepe was served luke warm and the sauce needed a little more pizaz. The lemon zest was served cold and without a trace of lemon or zest. That was partially cured by requesting lemon slices that were delivered in the waitress's hand sans a dish. She told me her hands were clean so I squeezed away and shook my head. Although it is strawberry season, not a slice of strawberry to be found on the Nutella strawberry crepe, also served cold. A disappointment for $48 breakfast for 2. The service was good and accommodating except for the lemon delivery method which I found similar to visiting a friend's house. The search continues for the best breakfast in LC. read more

Came to Lincoln City with friends from out of town and decided to try this place. It was amazing. I highly recommend this place to anybody who wants a high quality meal. Great ingredients and great price. I will be returning here for sure. read more