LJ'S CAFE – American
A roadside coffee stop on the Overseas Highway in Marathon that takes its Cuban bread seriously - they bake it themselves, and it carries everything. Mornings run on hand-pulled espresso, house-baked bagels and breakfast sandwiches; by lunch it is made-to-order sandwiches, salads and a rotating daily special. The Cuban sandwich is the one people drive back for. Regulars and Keys road-trippers alike mention the speed of the counter and the size of the portions. Small kitchen, big flavour, exactly where you need it on the way down.
10694 OVERSEAS HWY, MARATHON, FL, 33050 305-481-6189 https://www.ljs.cafe/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at LJ'S CAFE
Dairy-Free at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Greens, Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Half Sandwich Salad Combo, Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon and Bagel & Cream Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Turkey & Cranberry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Greens, Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bagel & Cream Cheese, Avocado Toast, Greens and Avocado Toast, Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cup of Soup, Bowl of Soup and Chicken Caesar. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at LJ'S CAFE
LJ'S CAFE in Marathon has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cup of Soup. 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 LJ'S CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Hoagie | 45.6 g | 61.8 g |
| Southwest | 91.7 g | 61.1 g |
| Turkey & Cranberry | 34.6 g | 45.8 g |
| Turkey Pesto Melt | 12.6 g | 44.5 g |
| Spicy Turkey | 62.8 g | 40 g |
| Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad | 48.9 g | 37.5 g |
| Bagel Breakfast Sandwich | 41.6 g | 34.2 g |
| Chicken Garden | 54 g | 29.4 g |
| Buffalo Chicken | 25.4 g | 28.8 g |
| Greek Yogurt Parfait | 195.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Fresh Baked Pastries | 71.6 g | 17.8 g |
| Crispy Chicken | 10.5 g | 11.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- Bagel Breakfast Sandwich - $8: Choice of bagel, egg, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, choice of sausage, bacon, turkey or veggie sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon - $10: Avocado, cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion, cucumber, everything bagel seasoning Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast, Greens - $7: Avocado, tomato, onion, harvest mix, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast, Egg - $7: Avocado, egg, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy (1 Biscuit) - $7: LJ’s sausage and bacon gravy with buttermilk biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy (2 Biscuits) - $10: LJ’s sausage and bacon gravy with buttermilk biscuits Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek Yogurt Parfait - $7: Greek yogurt sweetened with honey & vanilla, berry compote, topped with granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel & Cream Cheese - $5: Rotating varieties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Classic Sandwiches
- Turkey & Cranberry - $10: Turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic BLT - $10: Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Cucumber - $10: Avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: lunch
- Basic Deli Turkey - $10: Turkey, cheddar, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Sandwiches
- Devon's Dip - $15: Toasted roll, roast beef, havarti cheese, grilled onions, horseradish, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- LJ's Club - $14: Turkey, bacon, pepper jack, romaine, tomato, jalapeños, garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $13: Hoagie roll, crispy fried chicken, 1000 island dressing, pepper jack cheese, pickles, lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Hoagie - $13: Hoagie roll, salami, pepperoni, provolone, mayo, vinaigrette, onion, lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Pesto Melt - $13: Turkey, provolone, tomato, lettuce, pesto, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Melt - $10: Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken - $13: Romaine, fried chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar jack, onion, tomato, croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken - $13: Romaine, fried chicken, cheddar jack, tomatoes, onions, croutons Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Garden - $13: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, onion croutons Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar - $13: Romaine, grilled chicken, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad - $15: Romaine, smoked salmon, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Turkey - $13: Mixed Greens, turkey, pepper jack, jalapeno, onion, croutons Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest - $13: Romaine, southwest black bean & corn, cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeno, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Housemade Soups
- Cup of Soup - $6: Daily rotating housemade soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, 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, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Soup - $9: Daily rotating housemade soup 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
Combos
- Half Sandwich Soup Combo - $12: Choice of Classic Sandwich with a cup of soup Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Sandwich Salad Combo - $11: Choice of Classic Sandwich with side salad Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Sandwich Chip Combo - $8: Choice of Classic Sandwich with a bag of chips Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fresh Baked Pastries: Rotating assortment including gluten-free options Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about LJ'S CAFE
- Is LJ'S CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LJ'S CAFE has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Greens, Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup.
- What can I eat at LJ'S CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Toast, Greens, Cup of Soup and Bowl of Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LJ'S CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Toast, Greens and Cup of Soup.
- Is LJ'S CAFE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are 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 LJ'S CAFE?
- Italian Hoagie, at roughly 61.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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