LEMON TREE – Mediterranean
The Lemon Tree has run its breakfast-and-lunch counter on Ocean Drive in downtown Vero Beach since 1987, currently under longtime owners Paul and Marybeth Castraberti. The menu leans classic American brunch — eggs Benedict, lemon blueberry pancakes, chicken and waffles with a sriracha syrup, herb-crusted salmon with lemon aioli — plus sandwiches like a turkey Rachel on grilled rye. Regulars describe it as quaint and warm rather than trendy, the sort of place that has outlasted plenty of newer competition through consistency. Closes by early afternoon, which tells you exactly what kind of restaurant this is: a morning institution.
3125 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 772-231-0858 https://thelemontreevero.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at LEMON TREE
Dairy-Free at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit Cup and Avocado Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit Cup and Coffee/Decaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit Cup and Avocado Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Herb Crusted Salmon, Yogurt Bowl and Coffee/Decaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coffee/Decaf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LEMON TREE
LEMON TREE in Vero Beach has 14 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Fruit Cup, Lemon Blueberry Pancakes and Herb Crusted Salmon. 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 LEMON TREE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Benedict | 38.3 g | 43.5 g |
| Crab Cake Benedict | 39.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Big Breakfast | 87.9 g | 31 g |
| Traditional Benedict | 44.9 g | 29.2 g |
| California Chicken Sandwich | 26.2 g | 25.6 g |
| Omelet | 2.6 g | 24.1 g |
| Acai Bowl | 222.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Lox & Bagel | 12.2 g | 22.2 g |
| Chicken and Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Farm Fresh Eggs | 40.5 g | 20.6 g |
| Yogurt Bowl | 147.5 g | 20.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Savory
- Quiche of the Day: Served with Fresh Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Sandwich: Scrambled Eggs, American Cheese & Meat on a Croissant with Choice of Side
- Omelet: Pick 3: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Sautéed Green Peppers, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pickled Jalapenos, Kalamata Olives, American, Cheddar, Swiss, Feta, Goat Cheese, or Cream cheese. Served with Choice of Side & Toast.
- Farm Fresh Eggs: 1, 2, or 3 Eggs Served Any Style with Choice of Meat, Side & Toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegan Tofu Scramble: Pick 3: Vegan Cheese, Tomato, Sautéed Onion, Sautéed Green Peppers, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Pickled Jalapenos, Kalamata olives, Beyond Sausage. Served with Choice of Side & Toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Smokey Cheese Grits: Smoked Gouda & Mozzarella Cheese Grits with 2 Poached Eggs. Served with Choice of Meat & Toast.
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash: Corned Beef Hash with 2 Poached Eggs Served with Choice of Side & Toast
- Lox & Bagel: Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Sliced Red Onion on Plain or Everything Bagel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Biscuits & Gravy: 2 Biscuits with Sausage Gravy Served with Choice of Side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Avocado Toast: Multigrain Toast with Avocado Spread, 2 Poached Eggs with Choice of Side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Traditional Benedict: Poached Eggs, Ham on English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce
- Smoked Salmon Benedict: Poached Eggs and Capers on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Southern Benedict: Poached Eggs, Sausage Patty on a Biscuit with Sausage Gravy & Bacon Crumbles
- Crab Cake Benedict: Poached Eggs, 2 Crab Cakes on Fresh Spinach, & Sliced Tomato with Hollandaise Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Breakfast Sweet
- Buttermilk Pancake: One, Two, or Three. Served with Choice of Meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Lemon Blueberry Pancakes: One, Two, or Three. Served with Choice of Meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Big Breakfast: 2 Eggs any style with Choice of Meat and 2 Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast, 2 Pancakes, or 1 Belgian Waffle. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Belgian Waffle: Served with Choice of Meat. Add Strawberries & Whipped Cream available.
- Chicken and Waffles: Chicken Tenders and Two Sugar Waffles Served with a Side of Spicy Syrup
- Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast: Two or Three Pieces. Served with Choice of Meat
Bowls & Fruit
- Oatmeal: Served with Raisins, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon on the Side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Yogurt Bowl: With Fresh Fruit, Granola & Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Acai Bowl: Topped with Fresh Fruit, Granola & Honey, or Nutella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Fruit Cup: Strawberries & Blueberries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Mixed Fruit: Cup or Bowl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Salads
- Lemon Tree House Salad: Spring Mix Blend with Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries & Feta Cheese. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Classic Caesar Salad: Romaine Lettuce with Parmesan Cheese & Croutons Tossed in Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- BLT Salad: Romaine Lettuce with Crispy Bacon, Tomato, Parmesan Cheese & Croutons Tossed in Ranch Dressing.
- Salad & Fruit Plate: Chicken Salad, Curried Chicken Salad, or Tuna Salad with a Choice of Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, or Cottage Cheese
Lunch Entrees
- Lemon Tree Chicken Pot Pie: Served with Apple or Cranberry Sauce
- Herb Crusted Salmon: Drizzled with Lemon Aioli, served with Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, and Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Lemon Tree Crab Cakes: 2 Crab Cakes Served with Lemon Aioli & Coleslaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders: Served with French Fries
Sandwiches
- Angus Burger: Lettuce, Tomato, Served on a Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Mahi Sandwich: Grilled or Blackened, with Lettuce, Tomato & Dijon Vinaigrette on Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- California Chicken Sandwich: Grilled or Blackened Chicken, with Bacon, Tomato, Swiss & Guacamole on Focaccia
- Turkey Rachel: Fresh Sliced Turkey Breast on Grilled Rye with Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw, and Thousand Island Dressing
- Bostonian: Fresh Sliced Turkey Breast with Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Onions & Swiss on Focaccia, with Dijon Vinaigrette
- Classic BLT: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayonnaise Served on Choice of Bread
- Grilled Cheese: Choice of Cheddar on Grilled Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Crab Cake Sandwich: Lettuce, Tomato, Lemon Aioli on a Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Sides
- Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Cheese Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pasta Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee/Decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea
- Natalies Orange Juice
- Soda: Coke Products
- Mimosa
- Wine
Frequently Asked Questions about LEMON TREE
- Is LEMON TREE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LEMON TREE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Coleslaw.
- What can I eat at LEMON TREE on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries and Coleslaw carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LEMON TREE have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Mixed Fruit and Fresh Fruit Cup.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LEMON TREE?
- Southern Benedict, at roughly 43.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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