The Native Cafe in Pensacola Beach is one of our favorite places for breakfast and lunch. This Pensacola Beach breakfast stop has a great menu, fun atmosphere, and great food.
Native Cafe
One of our favorite things about the Native Cafe is the walls are filled with art from local artists. During our first visit to the cafe, we ended up buying three pieces of art from a local Perdido Key artist.
We loved the art so much that we keep going back to see if they have additional pieces we need to add to our growing collection.
The art is so fun and reminds us of why we moved to the Gulf Coast. The food at Native Cafe is delicious!
We have had the best servers every time we visit the cafe. They are super friendly and make the morning even brighter.
One piece of advice...GO EARLY!!! This Pensacola Beach Breakfast restaurant is popular for a reason!
If you are not there early you may have to wait a few minutes to get a table. Trust me the wait is worth it but if you are up early head to the restaurant.
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Indoor Seating
The Native Cafe has tables set up for 2 to 6 people easily. You can talk with the staff if you have a group larger than 6 or 8 to see if they can arrange tables for you.
The restaurant does not have outdoor seating.
Indoor Bar
There are tall chairs next to a small bar inside the restaurant. This is a great photo opportunity with the replica Pensacola Beach Ball water tower next to the bar.
Native Cafe Menu
The Native Cafe Menu includes great homestyle breakfast plates, omelets, comfort food, and more.
Menu Highlights
Crab Cake Benedict - Toasted egg muffin topped with two crab cakes, 2 poached eggs, and Native Cafe's hollandaise sauce.
Shrimp and Grits - 6 large grilled shrimp served on top of cheese grits topped with fried onions and green onions.
Huevos Nativos - 2 eggs your way, 2 corn tortillas, salsa, sour cream, salsa, and a choice of side (hash browns, grits, bacon, ham, or sausage).
Breakfast Burrito - scrambled eggs, cheese, choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with hashbrowns and a small side of salsa.
Florida Fish Tacos - 3 Mahi Mahi fish tacos topped with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, with chipotle mayo and pico sauce.
Stuffed French Toast - 2 pieces of cinnamon vanilla French toast that is stuffed with cream cheese, dusted with powdered sugar, and then topped with berries, berry syrup, and served with a choice of hashbrowns, grits, bacon, ham, or sausage.
Hungry Native - 3 eggs served your way, one pancake, and choice of toast, hashbrowns or grits, bacon, ham or sausage.
Steak and eggs - 8 ounce NY Strip Steak with 2 eggs, served with white or wheat toast, grits or hashbrowns.
Mama's Biscuits and Gravy - One big fluffy biscuit topped with scratch made white sausage gravy.
Specialty Griddle Cakes - Fluffy made from scratch pancakes topped with your choice of blueberry, chocolate, or peanut butter, and whipped cream.
Kids Menu - Bear cake (bear shaped pancake), kid cake, lil' rise & shine (1 egg, bacon or sausage), Grilled cheese, hot dog served with small drink and side.
Side choices - grits, hash browns or home-style fries. Drink options - milk, orange juice, lemonade.
Gluten-Free - They offer gluten free options and substitutions.
Vegan - Salad without cheese or meat. Fruit cup
Vegetarian - I love the classic eggs benedict without ham. The hollandaise sauce is so good.
Veggie Omelet - Tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and shredded cheese.
Signature Cocktails - Mimosa, Bloody Mary
They have a great coffee menu with iced cold brew coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes
Why you will love Native Cafe
- Best breakfast restaurant Pensacola Beach
- Visitors, tourists, and Locals love it!
- Local art for sale
- Delicious food
- Great vibes
- Perfect for brunch
Things to know when planning a visit to Native Cafe
Address - 45A Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, L
Phone - 850-834-4848
Hours - Tuesday to Sunday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Closed on Monday
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is accessible parking next to the restaurant. There is a ramp leading up to the restaurant.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms on them. They are small metal chairs that are pretty comfortable while dining.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed in the restaurant. Check out Pensacola Dog Beach West for easy beach access with your dog.
Parking - There is one way parking in front of the restaurant. Make sure to turn into the parking lot before the restaurant or you will need to do a U-turn down the road a bit.
The parking lot is not big. It will be tight for a large truck or SUV. It can happen but know that pulling in and out you may need someone to look for cars whipping through the lot.
Reservations - Native Cafe Pensacola Beach does not take reservations.
Takeout - You can order takeout and enjoy great food at the beach.
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Cafe Bistro - Super cute local restaurant with amazing puffy pancakes. They have a great coffee shop menu include chai tea latte, caramel macchiato, hot chocolate, Americano, and specialty latte options.
Neomaya - Cute restaurant with boba tea
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - Great restaurants and shopping next to Quietwater Beach, which a great family-friendly beach.
Pensacola Beach Pier - Check out what you can see and do on the pier across the street from the boardwalk.
Senor Frogs Pensacola Beach - This brand new restaurant just opened at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk with great Mexican food and drinks.
Bear Fruit Bowls + Coffee - Great acai bowls and fruit bowls located at the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier.
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Fairfield Inn Pensacola Beach - (photo above) This hotel has a fantastic pool and easy access to the beach. Book HERE
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