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Cafe Bistro
Review
About
Travelers' Choice
2024
Welcome to Café Bistro & Bar – The Best Café, Bistro, Restaurant & Bar in Pensacola Beach Just steps from the beach, Café Bistro & Bar is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Start your morning with fluffy pancakes, omelets, chicken & waffles, or shrimp & grits. Stop by for lunch and enjoy juicy burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and fresh salads. Savor a delicious dinner featuring seafood, handmade pizzas, and gourmet pasta. Unwind at our bar with handcrafted cocktails and Happy Hour from 3–6 PM – 20% off the entire menu! Whether you're a local or visiting Pensacola Beach, great food and drinks await at Café Bistro & Bar!
Features
CUISINES
American
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Women-owned
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Cash Only
Discover
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Parking Available
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Sports bars
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 7:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Contribute
4.5
290 reviews
Excellent
215
Very good
32
Average
21
Poor
12
Terrible
11
Bonnie G
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • solo
Very welcoming. Greeted immediately. Showed where menu was and have to order at the counter. Many options and couple of specials not on menu. Terri was amazing and a little shocked when I asked her to choose out of 4 options and surprise me. She chose great steak and eggs and as lagniappe (a little extra surprise) brought a smaller pancake with strawberries and banana on the side. Steak was perfect medium rare and seasoned flavorful. Pancake and the freshest fruit. Chef Dan made rounds asking how everything was. Definitely recommend. Great place. Will definitely be back.
Written November 15, 2024
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William
Atlanta18 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Charming breakfast restaurant that is a perfect spot for 1 or 50. I ate here by myself one morning and thought the delicious sausage/egg/cheese biscuit would be perfect for the college baseball team I was responsible for feeding in a few days. The owner Dor was unfazed by my request for 70 sandwiches to be picked up by 6:45 am. He fulfilled the order on time, and the team loved the food. Baseball fuel!
Written March 17, 2024
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Philandmik
22 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Wonderful find. They are adding a new menu item, Chicken and Waffles. So fantastic. You must try this. Raquel was our server, so nice. We had at least three people stop by to make sure we were happy with our service and food. Such refreshing customer service
Written October 26, 2024
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Edna Allen P
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • solo
I really expected ALOT more for a $15 tuna sandwich abcs i got some cold lifeless Cafeteria food instead! Ridiculous that they would even feel good about giving this to someone who waited 20 minutes and paid as much as I did for it. Really disappointed! Won’t be back
Written August 2, 2024
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Fayetteville589 contributions
May 2024 • friends
This is a very busy place. It had a typical breakfast menu, but being on the beach it was pricier than most breakfast places. You had to stand in line to order, but they helped you find a seat. It was good enough that we ate there all three mornings we were there. There wasn't much to choose from.
Written June 30, 2024
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Lisa Kidd B
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • friends
Food was really good. However, we were a party of 8 and having to order at the counter was NOT Conducive to everyone getting their food at the same time. The first person to order was finished before the third person even got their food. There was plenty of staff working to be able to take orders at the table. As a matter of Raquel bused our table seemed fully capable of taking orders as well. We are all locals and would be more likely to return if there was full table service.
Written September 2, 2024
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Chuck H
59 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
We were in Pensacola Beach with friends. This was within walking distance from their house. We decided to get some exercise. We went for the shakshuka, but we were too late for breakfast. I had the Royal sandwich instead. It was piled high with Turkey, ham, roast beef, swiss cheese, egg, guacomole, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Piled too high for my choice of an Asiago cheese bagel 🥯 😁🤠🤓 I would recommend bread if you order this . The restaurant was small but clean. I would definitely eat here again.
Written March 26, 2024
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Sightsee676448
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
I live for the shakshuka every summer! Poached eggs with a tomato sauce that is obviously home made served in a cast iron skillet and wooden spoon, and warm biscuits to dip! Amazing! Have to go at least twice. Ask for Bree, she was amazing, as was the rest of the staff. They are hustling it at breakfast.
Written June 26, 2023
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Tiffany O
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Went here for a breakfast to catch up with my friend, it's a wonderful warm atmosphere with amazing people working here. Terry our server was extremely warm and wonderful to speak to. The pancakes were huge and fluffy and the eggs were perfectly cooked! Definitely recommend!
Written July 7, 2024
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alexiscudd625
Alexandria10 contributions
May 2024 • friends
I love this pace! The food is good and if you don't want a lot of food, you can just order of the sides menu! The coffee is so good as well, and when you walk in Raquel will tell you how it works and where to sit! She's sweet and nice!! Definitely recommend coming here at least once!!
Written May 11, 2024
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Lucy N
3 contributions
May 2021 • family
We stayed at Emerald Isle and choose to order breakfast to pick up from Cafe Bistro as the menu
on pictures looks good and was across street from us , first when we call to order no one pick up the phone and when they did they left us waiting for 15 minutes until we hang up and order online . When we pick the food and came to the Condo we have the most disguising experience that we weren’t even able to eat it . Part of our order was the shakshuka $18 which not close from what the picture on their website advertise , it taste like a tomato sauce throw up the hash brown looks over cook and like throw up also coffee taste old the omelette dry and over cooked a smoothie taste 100% artificial for $8! for $56 breakfast the went 90% on the trash can we only ate the biscuit white bread sausage because we were so hungry by the time we got the food . I don’t see where this good reviews come from and I won’t ever order from there neither recommended to anyone .
Written May 17, 2021
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Jddme26
San Antonio172 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
A Scrumptious Morning at this cozy Bistro
My recent breakfast at the Cafe Bistro was a delightful start to the day.
Charming Ambiance-The bistro's cozy atmosphere instantly put me at ease. soft lighting, and quaint tables made it feel like a hidden gem.
Friendly Service: The staff greeted me with warm smiles and attentive service. Their passion for good food was evident. It's those small, positive interactions that truly make a difference. Alicia our waitress was a delight and made our morning extra special! The menu offered a variety of options. From fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup to savory omelettes bursting with fresh ingredients, there was something for every palate. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Cafe Bistro is a must-visit for breakfast lovers. Bon appétit
Written July 29, 2024
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Paula P
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
Breakfast was so delicious! We were recommended to go to the breakfast Native down the street, we did not think the food was good at all! We decided to go to Bistro Cafe so much better! The food was excellent. Sofia made the best Cappuccino ever! Eggs Benedict was perfect, my husband said cafe bistro had the best pancakes he ever had. They were delicious! I give this place two thumbs up!
Written April 13, 2023
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Nicole M
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
I absolutely loved my breakfast experience at this restaurant with my son. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere. Terri, our server, was incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The food was simply amazing - my son couldn't get enough of the fluffy banana pancakes and I savored every bite of the delicious Shakahuka egg skillet dish. The coffee was also top-notch.
Written July 7, 2024
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Rosa V
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
We came here Monday because the restaurant next door was closed.
And I am so glad it was closed.
Tuesday we went to Native and left disappointed.
The Cafe food is so much more favorable at Cafe B.
My daughter loved the pancake with a side of Nutella.
She a hard lady to please when it comes to food. Both kids are picky eater. Son Loved the hash browns with eggs.
Husband order the steak and eggs .
Chief kiss🥰
Our go to breakfast while vacationing in Pensacola.
Written July 17, 2024
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