Breakfast

I don’t know who’s doing most of the reviews we see online, but they seem kinda crazy sometimes. That‘s why this is includes a personal trip to every place reviewed and ranked here with common criteria (what I like).

Welcome to personal reviews and recommendations brought to you via the Momma Meter. Your momma might be your momma, or your wife. In my case, my momma wasn’t much of a cook, so my gauge is my favorite cook on earth (she knows who she is).

Momma Meter:

•  6/6: This dish feels like it came straight from momma’s kitchen; full heart, perfect technique, comfort that heals, no shortcuts, extra depth of flavor.

•  5/6: Almost there, missing just a little of that nurturing magic.

•  4/6: Solid, but more “good restaurant” than “momma’s table.”

•  3/6: Tasty, but lacks the soul-depth.

•  2/6: Functional, but no emotional warmth.

•  1/6: Just food, no momma energy.

Blue Heaven Breakfast (5.5/6)

Sitting at the small bar inside Blue Heaven feels like “old Key West” again, which I love. I asked the bar tender “what makes this place special”. She began telling me about how the owners treat the staff, that the man who busses tables has been there 30 years and

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Sarabeth’s (5.5/6)

Simple, comfortable, excellent! Put Sarabeth’s on your list for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It has a very comfortable feel, the staff is wonderfully attentive but not to much so, the coffee is deep and rich and mmmmmm so good. The menu is simple, which I love, and everything looks

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Date and Thyme

I cannot believe this little store, it’s absolutely one of my favorite places in the Key’s. Inside of maybe 250 square feet they literally sell everything I ever eat. From the exact bone broth, bison meat brand, sheep yogurt, fruits/veggies, prepared foods, on and on. They don’

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La Grignote Breakfast

Momma Meter: Food 4 out of 6………Coffee 3 out of 6 4/6 Solid, but more “good restaurant” than “momma’s table.” 3/6 Tasty, but lacks the soul-depth. Don’t get me wrong, this is a spot I will always hit when in Key West. The try to

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La Creperie (5/6)

French Cafe I was very surprised by this little spot. Very high quality, delicious breakfast and lunch. It doesn’t need much detail, just go. It’s well worth the time!

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Banana Cafe (3/6)

I want to be generous with this spot as in years past I remember it more fondly. The atmosphere is “old Key West”, the open air windows are nice, there‘s a small patio space but it’s tight. The food was uninspiring on this trip. It wouldn’t warrant

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