Mangrove Mike’s Cafe

Mangrove Mike’s Cafe is a family diner located bayside at Mile Marker 82.2 in Islamorada. With a long held the reputation as a ‘locals’ favorite establishment, it’s been voted “Islamorada’s Best Breakfast Place” since 1998.  Mangrove Mike’s serves reasonably priced, hearty meals for breakfast and lunch.  Open 7 days a week ~ 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. ~ breakfast served anytime.  Fresh baked goods ~ available for takeout.

Browse the breakfast or lunch menus, or view full menu and download it on pdf. 

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Mangrove Mike’s Cafe – Lunch Menu

Mangrove Mike’s Cafe is open daily serving lunch until 2:00 p.m.  Browse the lunch menu below, or view full menu and download it on pdf.

Mangrove Mike’s Cafe – Breakfast Menu

Mangrove Mike’s Cafe is open every day at 6:00 a.m., serving breakfast all day long.  Browse the breakfast menu below, or view full menu and download it on pdf.

Breakfast Menu

 

 

Reviews on the Web

 So… just how good IS Mangrove Mike’s Cafe?  Check out these reviews from around the web!

Visit Florida

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Ready for one more stop in the Keys? Islamorada is about halfway to Key West for me — I live almost at the start of the Keys, so a stop in Islamorada (say it like the locals: eye-la-more-ah-da) to stretch my legs and to grab a bite to eat and a great cup of coffee is a natural.

We’ve checked out Mangrove Mike’s a couple of times now (Mile Marker 82 Bayside), and it’s the perfect stop for us. Casual, welcoming atmosphere (ask about the hats that make you look like Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. (Yes, I bought one), good food (plenty of it), great coffee.

It’s obvious this is a favorite spot for locals, too, as people are greeting each other, trading stories at the counter or stopping by each other’s tables to chat.

We had French toast with chocolate and a great, loaded omelette. I want to go back for the eggs Benedict and the Mangrove Oscar, which includes spinach, poached eggs and blue crab. Guess I need to head for the Keys more often.

(Should you happen to be staying in Islamorada for an event, I’ve heard Mangrove Mike’s does a bang up job at catering events, too.)

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HollyEats.com  - Great Food. Cheap. 

 ”Excellent: 4 Grease Stains”

 Mangrove Mike’s has to be Islamorada’s hottest breakfast spot. Long lines, but always a seat at the counter.

Good cookin’ going on. Banana bread french toast on top. Great use of banana bread. Upper right blue crab eggs benedict with home fries. To the right , corned beef hash, poached eggs, hash browns and raisin toast.

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Trip Advisor

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“The ‘local’ place with great food!”
So this is obviously the place the locals go to, and I can see why. Great food and nice people. Don’t miss it!

“Great Breakfast Spot!”
Tucked away in a storefront it’s hard to miss but its worth the find. A locals place that serves a great breakfast fast.  Price is very reasonable and the place fills up fast on weekends. I found Mike’s by word of mouth and highly recommend ! 

“Do not miss out on this bargain cafe”
Just ate there last Sunday for breakfast and loved it! The food was great and the portions were HUGE! If I remember correctly, my friend and I each paid less than $10 for our meal.  Service was excellent even while it was super busy.  Numerous locals were there so you know this place isn’t just another tourist trap.  I only wish I had gotten the chance to go back for lunch!

“Great Food/Atmosphere”
My husband and I stopped here last March and had the most wonderful, HUGE breakfast. What I especially liked about this place were the locals. We sat up at the counter with them and had some pleasant conversation.  NOT a tourist trap.

“Best Breakfast in the Keys”
This is our third year going to Islamorada. The first time we went to Islamorada we ate at several locations for breakfest. We wanted to try as many restaurants as possible. The second time we tried a few different places for breakfest but ate mostly at Mangrove Mikes. This time we learned that there is no better place. We ate at Mangrove Mikes every morning. It truely is that good. Trust me, if you want a great breakfest and you don’t want to be disappointed, go to Mangrove Mikes. The service is excellent and the food is great. The prices are very, very reasonable as well – I think all three of us plus tip was always under $30.

“Not Just a Great Breakfast…”
Mike’s catered our daughter’s beach wedding in January and did an absolutely fantastic job. His main Chef, Chris prepared great seafood dishes, was great with the guests, and stayed as long as we needed him to stay.
The Breakfasts at Mike’s, by the way, THE BEST IN THE ENTIRE US!!!!!!
 

“THE place for breakfast”
Nothing fancy, just classically crusty locals chowing down on delicious, cheap breakfast to fuel up for a day on the water. Fresh OJ and surprisingly good coffee. Service is friendly and fast and food is always just right. My only “every day” stop in Islamorada!

Black & White Ball – Photos

The Black & White Ball ~ annual fundraiser for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. 
Photos by Belinda Serata.

 

Black & White Ball

Event Photo Gallery ~ Featured: 2009 Florida Key’s Children’s Shelter 24th Annual Black and White Ball
~ Photography by Belinda Serata ~
This splendid event is the annual benefit fundraiser for the Florida Key’s Children’s Shelter.

Catering Services

 

We offer full service catering for small or large events ~ weddings, birthday parties, reunions, company picnics, holiday parties, in-home caterings and just about any other special occasion.

Pricing is per person and according to the number of anticipated guests ~ we can provide service from 30 to 300.

If you require rentals ~ tents, tables, chairs, linens ~ we can assist with any such needs to help make planning your event hassle and worry free.

In addition to our fabulous selection of foods, we provide beverage and butler service as you prefer: a full bar along with beer & wine, just mixers and condiments, or just servers if, that’s all you require.

Our friendly and courteous staff consists of experienced and professional servers from Mangrove Mike’s Cafe and other area establishments.

Please contact us for more information on rates, availability, to schedule your event, or if you should have any questions.

Catering Menus

Select from an array of appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts for your special occasion.  Download a pdf file of catering menu.

Appetizers

Vegetable platter
Fruit platter
Cheese platter
Smoked fish dip
Spinach and artichoke dip
Crab cakes ~ larger patty with béarnaise caper sauce
Crab cakes; bite-sized
Conch fritters
Thai dolphin fingers
Thai shrimp skewers
Blackened fish skewers
Chicken and pineapple skewers
Mushrooms stuffed with crab meat
Mushrooms stuffed with spinach and artichoke
Scallops wrapped in bacon
Shrimp cocktail
Seared tuna (app or dinner)
Sushi boats
Artichokes stuffed with goat cheese, parmesan encrusted Bruschetta with fresh mozzarella,tomato and basil
Bacon and BBQ wrapped shrimp
Conch ceviche
Teriyaki beef skewers
Conch chowder

Churassco Steak Brochettes with Chimichurri Sauce

Chicken & Pineapple Brochetts
Tuna & Seaweed Salad
Spinach and goat cheese meze
Poisson Cru – Tahitian Tuna Ceviche

Entrees

Florida Lobster Tail ~ stuffed w/ shrimp, covered w/ mango peach salsa
Filet Mignon
Prime rib
Roasted pig
Turducken
Churrasco steak with chimichurri sauce(appetizer or dinner)
BBQ
Local fish stuffed with crab meat, (w/ béarnaise-caper sauce)
Local fish tropical
Local fish blackened

Sweet & Sour mahi mahi with sauteed peppers & onions

Chicken or Beef Fajitas

Chicken or Beef Stirfry

Eggplant or Chicken Parmesean

Sausauge, Peppers & Onions

Baked Ziti

Wings (assorted sauces)

Ziti with EVOO, garlic & crushed red pepper

Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms

Seafood or Chicken Cajun Pasta

1/2 roasted chicken

Mediterranean Style Chicken or Fish- Artichokes, greek olives, roasted peppers in a delicate tomato broth

Chicken or Fish Florentine

Greek Chicken Marinated with Oregano, Garlic, Lemon, White Wine & Onions

Chicken Caccaitorre

Pan Seared Grouper Fillet with a Fresh Tomato and Caper Bruschetta

Roast Tenderloin of Beef with a Wild Mushroom Medley

Veal or Chicken Oscar- Topped with Lump Crab, Asparagus Spears and a Bernaise Sauce

Half Roasted Duck with a Mango Chutney

Salmon Moqueca: Red Onion, Assorted Peppers, Chopped Tomatoes in a Coconut Saffron Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with a Mango Salsa

Snapper Fillet Served with Chorizo, Lump Crab

Mojo Marinated Pork

Citrus and Chipolte Marinate Shrimp Skewers
Chicken Marsala
Chicken parmesan
Chicken cordon bleu
Chicken ala vodka (pasta)
Seafood ala pasta (shrimp and scallops)
Shrimp scampi

Sides

Twice baked potatoes

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Rosemary
Fruit salad
Stir-fried vegetables
Mescaline greens salad
Saffron Rice

Rice Pilaf

Caesar salad
Green bean almondine
Beans and rice
Roasted corn
Cole slaw
Potato salad
Pasta Salad
Fresh Asparagus – Prosciutto wrapped

Sample Menus

Sample Formal Menu -  $50 per person ++

Surf & Turf ~ 6 oz. Stuffed Florida Lobster Tail / 5 oz. Filet Mignon
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Saffron Rice
Poisson Cru – Tuna (Tahitian type of ceviche salad)
or Mixed Baby Green Salad w/ Raspberry Vinaigrette
Dessert of Choice / Coffee Service
Appetizers – choice of 4, butler served
Plated service

Sample Buffet Service-  $40 per person ++

Prime Rib
Fresh Local Fish (choice of preparation)
Twice Baked Baby Red Potatos
Stir Fry Vegetables
Mixed Baby Greens Salad
Desert of Choice / Coffee Service
Appetizers – Choose 4, butler service

Sample Casual Event- $30 per person ++

Whole Pig with Mojo Marinated Chicken Quarters
Fruit or Green Salad
Black Beans
Plantains
Plus – 2 appetizers of choice
Key Lime Tarts / Coffee Service

Includes servers for carving and buffet style service, plastic plates & cutlery and nice white napkins.
Pricing per person – contact us for a quote