BANANA CAFE – French
A French kitchen at the quiet end of Duval Street, open from half past seven in the morning and going straight through to dinner. Crepes are the throughline: La Seafood with shrimp and scallops in creamy lime, La Chicken Cordon Bleu, the Inside Out French Benedict with key lime hollandaise. Breakfast brings banana fosters waffles and pasture-raised eggs; dinner turns serious with roasted half duck in brandy cherry demi-glace, snapper beurre blanc, seafood risotto and mussels and frites. Burgers carry French names. Escargot, baked brie and mussels to start; key lime pie to finish. Bistro cooking, kept on island hours.
1215 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 305.294.7227 https://bananacafekw.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at BANANA CAFE
Dairy-Free at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Original Beignets, Avocado & Veggie Salad and Veggie Crepe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad and Bloody Mary with a Twist. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Original Beignets, Avocado & Veggie Salad and Veggie Crepe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad and Veggie Crepe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Original Beignets, Avocado & Veggie Salad and Veggie Crepe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at BANANA CAFE
BANANA CAFE in Key West has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BANANA CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon Mimosa | 11.7 g | 11 g |
| Veggie Crepe | 11.8 g | 4.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Original Beignets - $12: Traditional French-style fried dough dusted with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Avocado & Veggie Salad - $16: Fresh avocado, mixed seasonal vegetables, and greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sunny Up Eggs & Crispy Bacon Benedict - $18: Sunny side up eggs, crispy bacon, hollandaise sauce on an English muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Crepe - $15: Savory crepe filled with seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Beverages
- Watermelon Mimosa - $11: Champagne and fresh watermelon juice
- Bloody Mary with a Twist - $13: House-made spicy tomato mix, vodka, and signature garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about BANANA CAFE
- Is BANANA CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BANANA CAFE has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad.
- What can I eat at BANANA CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado & Veggie Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BANANA CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado & Veggie Salad and Bloody Mary with a Twist.
- Is BANANA CAFE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BANANA CAFE?
- Watermelon Mimosa, at roughly 11g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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