“I picked up some food there tonight and brought it home and it was all very authentic. The mixed Cuban sandwich all the way was exceptionally good as was the beef empanada with mojo sauce and black beans with yellow rice. All very delicious. I also got a slice of their limoncello cake and it was outstanding. The aroma inside was wonderful too. The service was great and the people helpful and friendly. If you want some very good and authentic Cuban food, give this place a shot. Next time I will dine in. Two thumbs up!!”
“It was hard to find initially, didn't realize it is a food truck with a couple of picnic tables, tucked under a tree. They cook everything to order so service is a little slow, and the price seems a bit exorbitant (welcome to the Keys!) until the food comes. Both of our burritos were HUGE and very tasty. Would eat there again for sure. They have an extensive breakfast menu, so I might try that.”
“First off I would like to comment on how clean this place was, the ambiance was great. Ice cream was delicious and the lady working was super kind. I will definitely be back to this place!”
“I absolutely love this place. The hogfish and chips is all I’ve had here and I definitely recommend it to anybody who comes here. It’s fresh as you can get. One time we had to wait on it to come in. This is a staple for my family every year when we go to the keys, we stay in marathon and visit Key West and on the way back stop at ”
“Still a fantastic bakery and sandwich shop with me menu items. To-die-for baguettes, croissants, cakes and other baked goods. Excellent sandwiches and crepes. Their cakes, especially their chocolate cakes, are really amazingly good.Vegetarian options: Veggie quiche is really good. Caprese puff pastry too.”
“Just GO. Support this place which has been open and closed at various times as they’ve tried to get established. Honestly? It’s a great little dockside spot with a fun happy hour menu….. totally worth hunting up this Stock Island gem. We’ll be back!!!!”
“While this place does not get the same buzz as Cuban Coffee Queen (which I get it - it's an iconic Key West establishment) - I think Great Lakes at Perry is the best coffee shop on the island. Great coffee, excellent decor and atmosphere. I mean being able to enjoy your coffee and pastry while sitting outside with super yachts next door - it's fantastic. And the staff are also great, very nice.”
“Great spot for drinks on the water. I recommend catching a sunset here. It was a beautiful spot and lots of boat traffic to check out if you’re into that sort of thing”
“ABSOLUTELY ? The most INCREDIBLE DINNING EXPERIENCE ❤️❤️❤️❤️The tasting menu is EXTRAORDINARY.Beautiful parings of AMAZING UNIQUE FOOD!The Chief and his sous chiefs are food artists. The wait staff is REMARKABLE ❤️ their engaging, Fun and work as a team. Also very knowledgeable. As they describe the menu your mouth will water with EXCITEMENT❤️ ”
“The food is awesome. We had octopus and calamari as a starter which was already filling. As a main course, filet mignon and fettucine. Both super tasty and great quality. Last but not least, the key lime tart. But there was absolutely nothing to complain about. We decided to make a reservation at very short notice and only got a seat at the counter, but it was super comfortable. Sylvia our bar tender was super super friendly and served excellently. A more than successful evening with an excellent meal. Danger! Very modern and not Key West style. If you're looking for something like that, you shouldn't go here, but if you're looking for great quality, this is the place for you.”
“Cool place w excellent food! We had the Beef Stroganoff & it was delicious. Our friend had the Yellow Tail & he said it was amazing. Don"t skip dessert!Waiter was attentive & had a nice visit w the owner. Put this down as a must try on your trip to Key West!”
“Incredible dining experience! Service was on point, thanks to our server, Wilson. We ordered 3 appetizers, 2 entrees and 3 desserts. Everything was paced out perfectly. The food was phenomenal! Crab “cakes”, scallops (with possibly the best pork belly I’ve had), and bisque to start. Miso glazed grouper and veal chop for entree’s and a mix of desserts. Everything was remarkable. My compliments to Chef Laurence.”
“We used to be patrons of Kaya’s at their former location, and miss them immensely. Our first trip to their KW location and we are happy to see the same faces in charge (after years, no less) with the same level of energy and openness, and also very happy to find the quality of the food has been retained and even refined. Excellent cuisine and a good value, and their new location has several different spaces from a bar to outside courtyards so you can find an ambiance that suits you. Excellent happy hour also available 4-6 I believe, with half price apps and drinks. We had their famous (to us) jerk wings and they are awesome, and coconut shrimp were also meaty and tasty and so much flavor added by way of a tasty side sauce. We shared fish tacos as the main and they were excellent, both the fish and the accompaniments in the taco. We never get dessert but sprung for an ice cream pie called the Hulu Girl, it disappeared in a quiet frenzy (didn’t want the ice cream to melt!). Drinks were reasonable and very varied. Highly recommend and I hope we can still get a seat next time! We went on a very windy weekday at around 5:30. Kudos Kaya Island Eats, so happy for you!”
“My husband and I were on a cruise and we stopped in Key West. Found this little jem. Amazing coffee!! We bought a bag to take home. I couldn't wait to get back and brew a pot!”
“Great coffee and donuts. We had two cafe cubano and shared 4 donuts. Key lime, passion fruit cheesecake, coconut creme, hazelnut brown sugar. The coconut creme was our favorite! They're small to medium sized donuts. It gets busy so go early to avoid the line! The place itself has indoor seating but many people sit along the sidewalk outdoors.”
“Wow, what a special experience. Arthur sat us at the best seat in the restaurant and Ivo was our wonderful waiter. My wife had the snapper and I had the grouper, both delicious. May never get back so we will always have this very nice memory.”
“Great spot for some bbq! Stopped for lunch/dinner during our night in Key West. The woman running the show was super friendly and welcoming. The portions were huge and the bbq sauce options were delicious! Certainly recommend stopping if you can and it’s on a boat!Parking: The parking isn’t very obvious, but once you figure it out, it’s fine.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly, they even let you feed the fish off the side of the boat!”
“Tried the lobster roll. It was fabulous, but it was one slice of buttered toasted bread with Lobster meat on it, rolled up like a hot dog. The taste was amazing, but so small for $32. Just a very expensive snack. I feel it was way too overpriced.”
“Nice little place for breakfast , everything is home made and organic and absolutely delicious. service was amazing and the vibes inside were too . loved this lovely breakfast ”
“By far the best meal we had in Key West! Incredible atmosphere in the courtyard with live music was just the icing on the cake, so to speak! Can't wait to get back!”
“Our absolute favorite sub, sandwich, and gourmet cupcake place in Key West.. Hands down!! This local spot is a must visit and prepare your HUNGER because these massive subs are sure to fill you up! ALSO MUST save room for a mouth watering cupcake afterwards! As you can see from the pictures we visit this spot as our first, last, and in between our many trips to KW. We order and take these on our boat and beach trips and even fly them home to our kids per their request. We have tried every single sub in this place and a hard time deciding on a Favorite. I personally am a pastrami snob and have to order that sandwich at least once and my husband is obsessed with the Balboa their signature sub! You really cannot go wrong. The owners are two of the most hard working individuals and make sure your stomach is satisfied as well as your sweet tooth. They strive for perfection when it comes to an amazing lunch spot and never disappoint. If you have one day in KW on a cruise stop or spending some quality time checking out the island on vacation or boat outing DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STOP HERE!!!!”
“While in Key West, I was talking with a street vendor about some jewelry that he made and during the fun conversation, I asked somewhere a good place to eat was and he mentioned Moondog Café. It’s to listen to the locals because this place offered great drinks really good food and a great atmosphere. I felt like I didn’t want to leave It was so nice.I have the silly rule whenever I go to a restaurant I go to the bathroom first. I often think if they can’t keep their bathrooms clean then how clean is their kitchen? I’m happy to report that Moondog Café has very clean and actually very nice bathroom.”
“Pizza was just ok. Service was impressive! Hostess seated us and welcomed us to Key West. Asked us how our day was going and wanted to make sure we were happy here. We got our pizzas. A bit over priced for sure, but hey, can't beat the scenery!!Our waitress came over with 2 free margaritas!! What!? Who does that!?!? Thank you!!! Now that made the meal worth it.”
“You know a place is legit when it serves beverages in old plastic glasses, has actual hot sauce options, and the walls are wood paneling that looks like it hasn't been updated since the 80's.Our portions gave us leftovers for a couple days, and the beef and pork were both incredibly flavorful and tender. Genuinely the best meal we had on Key West.”
“The most delicious key lime pie I have ever had. Single slices make this a perfect treat any time of day. They also sell Byrd's cookies which are delicious. Quick, friendly service.”
“If you're looking for a very good lobster roll, this is a good place to go and you also gotta get the sweet potato fries with it. It's very delicious and will crave your hunger!!!”
“You should go for breakfast and again for lunch! Cuban coffee is delicious and chorizo breakfast tacos are excellent only if 3 handmade chorizo tacos with handmade salsa verde sounds good…It’s definitely delicious! Cuban sandwich also excellent and highly recommend !! Must try if you’re anywhere nearby!!!”
“We tried a bit of everything. Simply amazing. Best Italian we have had in a long time. Try the meatballs!!!!Rob was a great server, Angelo and his partner were very friendly and hands on owners. Great small feel atmosphere and very reasonable prices.”
“Best food I had in Key West! Was not even close. Spent 4 days there and I can say by far this was the best meal I had. We actually made plans to go back our last day because it was so good.Do not be thrown off by the fact that it's basically in an ally. The vibes are hole-in-the-wall and it is.Make sure to stop here! (And get the hot sauce)”
“Very chill place with great beers! After ten years living in Key West, I'm glad to say we finally have a real brewery in Key West (Stock Island). I've tried many of their brews, and enjoyed many of them. I'm a dark beer kinda person and Cayo has already sold me on two dark beers that they currently brew. Love the symbiotic relationship they have with Roostica next door; we ordered pizza, had it delivered and ate it, all while sitting at the bar sipping on beers at Cayo Hueso. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The owner/brew master, is equally welcoming and takes great pride in his passion.”