The Lively Café at St. John's
211 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside St. John's church fellowship hall, this hidden gem surprises visitors with a rotating weekly menu of surprisingly creative sandwiches and homemade desserts that feel more like a labor of love than a typical café. The welcoming staff, free parking, and genuinely cool atmosphere make it the kind of place locals whisper about to friends—a refreshing discovery for downtown workers tired of the same deli options, and a legitimately family-friendly spot where you can settle in with your laptop while the air conditioning works overtime on muggy Florida days.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Great place to eat. Inside the church. Weekly menus. Change every week. Lots of choices and home made desserts. Parking is free in the lot off of call
Listen....how have y'all been keeping this place a secret!? Went today for the 1st time in 20+ years. It was super hot and muggy and the air conditioning was heavenly. Super nice ladies answered our questions and took our orders. Then you take your order card to the pay window…
What a nice find! Working downtown there 2 options both are delis. A friend filled me in with this extra option a block away, since I didn't know it was there. One look at the online menu and I was off. They have 4 rotating weekly menus and I ordered from the green menu. Pork…
I didn’t even know about this cafe until my family ordered take out. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich and it was great! Quality sandwich! I look forward to trying this place out again in the future.
I feel like this place is a best kept secret! Cool little cafe-like spot inside the fellowship hall of St. John's church. They have a weekly, rotating menu and specials with the most delicious & unique selections. They always have a tasty vegetarian option too (even when I'm not…
Crema Reviews
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