Local Recommendations
St. Augustine is full of wonderful little hidden gems. I have clients who travel in, live a couple towns over - or even in town - but don’t know what spots to grab a bite or check out after their tattoo! I’m hoping this curated list will help make that easier!
I‘m only listing places I’ve tried and are my personal faves. These only represent a portion of the wonderful places in St. Augustine. This list will be updated occasionally!
Favorite coffee / breakfast spots around St. Augustine~
Dos coffee & Wine - uptown St. Augustine, great ambience
Kookaburra - 5 locations, pastries & savory pies
Sunday - uptown, great modern breakfast & lunch
Maracuya - on West King Street, Peruvian inspired, cute small quaint space
Manatee Cafe - off of State Rd 16, vegan/ vegetarian breakfast & lunch
Buena Onda - on West King Street, vegan / vegetarian breakfast & lunch
Kaliburger - on US-1, vegan options, burgers, shakes & fries, lunch & dinner
Georgie’s Diner - downtown, 1960’s style Greek & American breakfast & lunch
Gaufre’s and Goods - downtown, authentic Greek & Polish lunch & dinner
Llama - personal fave! On the island, fancy authentic Peruvian dinner - rated top 100 in the nation!
Lotus Noodle Bar - near downtown, fancy ramen dinner
Sainte George Restaurant - downtown, American & European lunch & dinner, view of fort
Local Lunch & Dinner Spots
Ink & Barley - uptown St. Augustine, half tattoo shop, half bar!
Spinster Abbotts - uptown St. Augustine, bodega / taproom / thrift store / Hawaiian food truck
Sarbez - on the island, grilled cheese bar & arcade games
Odd Birds - on the island, craft cocktail bar & food, open late, across from Sarbez!
Forgotten Tonic - downtown, small plates & craft cocktails (fave drink is the Secret Society!)
Ice Plant - downtown, original 1927 ice plant, craft cocktail bar, lunch & dinner, local distillery
Bars & drinks
Historical, nature, and other fun spots!
Lightner Museum - downtown, an eclectic museum, once a hotel in 1888 (Alcazar Cafe inside)
Flagler College - downtown, (where I went to college!) originally the Ponce Hotel built in 1887-ish
Castillo de San Marcos Fort - built in 1695, historical landmark
Washington Oaks State Park - located south of St. Augustine, beautiful rose garden
Leonardi’s / Southern Horticulture - great nurseries to hit if you love plants
St. Johns Botanical Garden - located in Hastings, a newly opened botanical garden!
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Other recommendations (solely based on my own prefrences & experience!!)
Med Spa - Amara
Skincare brand - Alastin / Zo Skin health
Hair Salons - Inda Salon
Vintage shops / curators - Villa Object, Scouts Honor Vintage
Supplements - Probiotic link
Other local creators you should check out!
Make Space - Ceramic Studio
MC Pressure