If there was an option to rate this better than excellent, I would do it! Present Moment truly is a hidden treasure, it is not in your direct sight seeing path. Had it not been for the suggestion of my inn-keeper at the B&B i was staying at I would never have found it!
First I would like to say that I have just recently become a vegetarian, for about a month now. Just last week my boyfriend and I went to St. Augustine for a get-away weekend. Dinning out has been somewhat of a challange for me since the switch. When I told my inn keeper I was a vegetarian he suggested that we try Present Moment, that it was an all organic, vegan restaurant. I was quite excited to try it, but my boyfriend is a huge meat eater- to my surprise he was very willing to experiment with me! Upon arrival you just get smacked in the face with this amazing smell! Then you sit and look at the menu, I have never been so torn before in my life, it took us about 30 mins just to order. I wanted to try it all. I setteled on the portebella croquetes- UNREAL! It may have been the most delicious meal I have ever had! My boyfriend had the lasagna, and I think he was even more blown away that I was! It was by far our best dinning experience thus far! Even if you are a meat eater- between the creativity and amazing taste of all the food- you will never miss the meat! I guarantee it! Im sorry I live so far from it! Hopefully I will be able to find something similar locally!

Yummy and so good for U. How can you go wrong? Here's to our health! and the best place in town to go for it.

Sami

The Present Moment Cafe is one of St. Augustine's off-the-main treasures. Insiders are devoted to this place. Walk in the door and inhale an addictive herbal fragrance that will seduce your senses. I'm a meat/chicken/fish eater, in moderation, and consider myself a healthful eater, but I was wary of this vegan/raw food theme. I am now a convert. Not only is this food healthy, it is creative, delicious, filling, sensuous. The restaurant is unpretentious but sophisticated in a laid back way. It;s on West King Street, which many of the uninitiated local yokels consider to be the wrong side of town. But the think-outside-the-boxsters (including PMC owner Yvette) are appreciating the potential of this neglected yet up-and-coming neighborhood. The menu is imaginative and delicious. And the organic wine list, while small, is good quality. The daily specials are can't-go-wrong splendid, and the desserts are exquisite (my fave is the cacao torte with a hint of chile spice and rum-marinated banana garnish - omigod).
I thought vegan / veggie food would be like eating sawdust. Present Moment Cafe not only destroys that bias but immerses you in a delightful culinary experience that provides a unique, delicious meal and leaves you feeling like you've done your body a healthy favor! Five stars!