Inside the Menu

At Moondog Cafe Key West, the menu offers a thoughtful balance of flavors and cozy vibes perfect for any time of day. You’ll find a range of dishes from hearty brunch classics like Shakshuka and Blackened Shrimp Benedict to lighter options like Blueberry-Lemon Quinoa Pancakes. Many guests start with a refreshing beverage—whether that’s a Kombucha or a well-crafted Bloody Mary—before moving on to one of the savory mains or something sweet. The dessert selection leans into local favorites, featuring the iconic Key Lime Pie topped with toasted meringue, alongside other treats like lemon pistachio cherry cake and Eva’s Basque cheesecake. With prices comfortably sitting in the $20–30 range, the menu invites a relaxed, approachable dining experience that lets you explore a nice variety without feeling rushed.

Menu Sections (151)

  1. Arnold Palmer – agave lemonade, fresh brewed black tea – $5.50

  2. Blackberry Lemonade – blackberry, fresh lemon juice, agave, mint – $7.00

  3. Grapefruit Juice – $5.50

  4. Lemonade – fresh lemon juice, agave, mint – $6.50

  5. OJ – fresh squeezed – $6.00

  6. Special Lemonade – $7.50

  7. Watermelon Juice – watermelon, cucumber, lime – $7.50

  1. Moondog Classic – 2 eggs your way, choice of ham, applewood bacon or sausage, toast & breakfast potatoes. Change to homemade croissant or locally made bagel 2.50. – $15.00

  2. Steak & Eggs – Grilled 8 oz sirloin, 2 eggs your way, breakfast potatoes, & chimichurri sauce (gf) – $23.50

  3. Shakshuka – 2 eggs baked in spicy mediterranean tomato sauce with cumin, fresh dill and garlic grilled ciabatta (v) gf available | sub tofu scramble to make vegan – $16.50

  4. Norman's Huevos Rancheros – 2 eggs sunny side up, crispy corn tortilla, black beans, spicy mexican salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco – $15.50

  5. Quiche Lorraine – Roasted ham, applewood bacon, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, petite salad. – $18.00

  6. Breakfast Tacos – Scrambled eggs, soft corn tortilla, queso fresco, avocado, chimichurri, pico de gallo & sour cream (v | gf) Add applewood smoked bacon 4 | add blackened | shrimp 6.50 – $13.50

  7. SHRIMP & GRITS – $22.00

  8. Feel Good Bowl – Organic tri-color quinoa, sautéed red onions, red peppers, kale, mushrooms, chickpeas, avocado & pepitas. (vegan | gf) Add sunny egg 2.50 – $15.50

  9. Egg & Cheese Croissant – Served with White Cheddar Cheese, homemade croissant & potatoes (v) Add applewood smoked bacon 4 | add avocado 3 – $16.00

  10. BREAKFAST SKILLET – $17.50

  11. TROUT BAGEL – $19.50

  1. Bottle Water – proud source sustainable water – $3.50

  2. Chocolate Milk – $3.00

  3. Diet Pepsi – $3.00

  4. Iced Tea – $3.00

  5. Kombucha – KOE organic kombucha – $8.50

  6. Milk

  7. Pepsi – $3.00

  8. Shirley Temple – lemon-lime soda, grenadine – $3.00

  9. Starry Lemon-Lime – $3.00

  10. Topo-Chico – sparkling water – $5.00

  1. Americano – espresso, water – $4.75

  2. Cappuccino – $5.50

  3. Brewed Coffee – classic drip coffee

  4. Cafe Con Leche – one raw sugar, espresso, milk

  5. Cortadito – espresso, equal part steamed milk – $4.50

  6. Double Espresso – like a single espresso, but...double – $4.75

  7. Espresso – $3.00

  8. Hot Chocolate – $4.00

  9. Red Eye – drip coffee plus 1 shot of espresso

  1. The Classic Benedict – Roasted ham, poached eggs, english muffin & classic hollandaise sauce. – $18.50

  2. SMOKED TROUT BENNY – $22.00

  3. Blackened Shrimp Benedict – Sautéed blackened shrimp, poached eggs, english muffin & key-lime hollandaise. – $19.50

  4. The Veggie Benedict – Garlic, kale, shiitake mushroom, red onion, asparagus, grilled tomato, poached eggs, english muffin & classic hollandaise sauce (v). – $19.00

  5. Caprese Croissant Benedict – Grilled tomato, house pesto, fresh mozzarella, poached eggs, homemade croissant & classic hollandaise (v | n). – $19.00

  6. Fresh Catch Benedict – Local yellowtail snapper, blackened, english muffin, poached eggs, hollaindaise – $26.00

  1. Caramel Latte – espresso, Ghirardelli caramel

  2. MATCHA LATTE

  3. Chai Latte – with house made chai, ginger, maple syrup & spices – $6.50

  4. Latte – espresso, milk

  5. SPECIAL LATTE

  6. Lavender Latte – espresso, lavender syrup, milk

  7. Lavender Vanilla Latte – espresso, lavender & vanilla syrup, milk

  8. SPECIAL MATCHA

  9. Matcha Honey Almond Latte – Green tea leaf Mathca, wildflower honey, almond milk

  10. Cafe Mocha – espresso, Ghirardelli Chocolate, milk

  11. Vanilla Latte – espresso, vanilla syrup, milk

  1. Popeye's Garden Omelette – Sautéed garlic spinach & kale, house pesto, asparagus, avocado, feta cheese, tomato (v | n). – $17.00

  2. Ham & Cheese Omelette – Roast ham, spinach & vermont white cheddar. – $16.50

  3. Roasted Mushroom & Spinach Omelette – Caramelized onions, goat cheese & herbs (v). – $16.50

  1. Mix Berry Danish – fresh berries, cream filling, croissant dough – $7.00

  2. Cheese Danish – cream cheese filling – $6.50

  3. Ham & Cheese Croissant – black forrest ham, vermont white cheddar – $7.50

  4. Plain Croissant – classic buttery croissant – $4.00

  1. Buttermilk Pancakes – three stack, real maple syrup (v). – $13.00

  2. Blueberry-Lemon Quinoa Pancakes – Organic tri-color quinoa, fresh blueberries & real maple syrup (vegan | gf). – $16.50

  3. The Elvis French Toast – Our banana bread stuffed with special recipe peanut butter, crumbled applewood bacon, banana & bourbon maple (n). – $16.50

  4. Brioche French Toast – Fresh berries, toasted almonds & real maple (v | n). – $16.00

  5. SPECIAL PANCAKES – $17.50

  1. LEMON PISTACHIO CHERRY CAKE – $5.50

  2. Key Lime Pie – as Key West as it gets, perfectly sweet & tart, toasted meringue, lime zest – $13.00

  3. Eva's Basque Cheesecake – caramelized custard cheesecake, fresh berries, vanilla bean whip - gluten free – $12.00

  4. CHOC. BROWN BUTTER CAKE – $12.00

  5. Bread Pudding Cheesecake – homemade croissants, layered cheesecake, fresh fruit – $11.50

  6. Banana Cream Pie – banana mousse, bananas, chocolate, cookie crust - gluten free – $12.00

  1. RASPERRY & PISTACHIO TART – fresh raspberries, strawberries, toasted pistachios, vanilla bean pastry cream – $12.00

  2. Vegan & Gluten Free Berry – vanilla bean pastry cream, almond flour tart shell – $9.50

  3. Mini Vegan Key Lime Pie Tart – key lime coconut curd, toasted meringue, almond flour tart shell – $9.00

  4. Moon Bombe – chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, chocolate glaze - gluten free – $11.00

  5. Not So Classic Eclair – today's flavor of the day – $11.00

  1. Ahi Tuna Poke – Edamame, cucumber, pineapple salsa, avocado, scallions, wasabi-soy-ginger & sesame. – $16.00

  2. Spinach & Artichoke Dip – Baked with parmesan, breadcrumbs, truffle oil & garlic grilled ciabatta (v). – $15.50

  3. Avocado Caprese – Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, house pesto, spinach & balsamic reduction (v | gf | n). – $9.00

  4. Grilled Vegetable Charcuterie – Artichoke hearts, eggplant, carrots, olives, red pepper, mushrooms, oil-cured tomato, hummus, herb sauce & garlic grilled ciabatta (vegan) – $18.00

  5. TRUFFLE FONDUE FRIES – $11.00

  6. Chicken Potstickers – Wasabi-soy-ginger. – $10.00

  7. Lobster Soup – $16.00

  8. Truffle Mac N Cheese – Fresh herbs, sharp cheddar bechamel, parmesan & toasted breadcrumbs (v). Add bacon $4 | add blackened shrimp $6.50. – $12.00

  9. Sweet Potato Fries – $5.50

  10. Truffle French Fries – Truffle oil, fresh herbs, parmigiano-reggiano (v | gf). – $6.50

  11. Nelson’s Mussels – One pound of PEI mussels, garlic, white wine, butter, chili flakes, tomatoes, fresh herbs & garlic grilled ciabatta. – $20.00

  1. BLAT – Applewood bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, chipotle mayo, grilled sourdough. – $13.50

  2. Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich – Roasted hand-pulled chicken, lemon-tarragon mayo, celery, dried cranberries, pecans & arugula on grilled ciabatta bread (n). – $15.00

  3. Spicy Key West Club – Roast ham & turkey, swiss cheese, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, togarashi ranch, grilled sourdough. – $16.00

  4. MUSHROOM & PEPPER SANDWICH – $16.00

  5. Avocado Toast – Smashed avocado, lemon, feta cheese, shaved radish, arugula and toasted pepitas, grilled sourdough (v). Add egg $2.5 | add smoked salmon $8. – $14.00

  6. FRESH CATCH SAND – $20.00

  1. Roasted Chicken Cobb Salad – Roasted hand-pulled chicken, grilled corn, applewood bacon, hard-boiled egg, red onions, tomato, spinach, togarashi-spiced ranch dressing (gf). – $18.50

  2. Lunar Salad – Turkey, applewood bacon, tomato, grilled pepper, cucumber, vermont white cheddar, red onions, hard-boiled egg, kalamata olives, greens, citrus-basil vinaigrette (gf). – $19.00

  3. Grilled Steak Salad – Sirloin steak, pickled red onions, gorgonzola cheese, greens, crispy shallots, balsamic dressing (gf). – $23.50

  4. Avocado & Veggie Salad – Roasted beets, kale, spinach, haricot vert, radish, grilled carrots, green goddess dressing, pumpkin seeds (vegan | gf). – $15.50

  5. Grilled Caesar Salad – Grilled romaine hearts, our caesar dressing, herbed ciabatta croutons & parmigiano-reggiano. Add pulled chicken $6 | add blackened shrimp $6.50 | add blackened local mahi MKT. – $15.50

  6. Quinoa Salad – Organic tricolor quinoa, chickpeas, roasted beets, green apple, red onions, avocado, spinach, toasted almonds, orange-cumin vinaigrette (vegan | gf | n). – $16.50

  1. The Moondog Burger – Vermont white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle spear & magic sauce. – $19.00

  2. Big Papa Burger – Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, applewood bacon & chipotle aioli. – $19.00

  3. The Johnny Cash Burger – Blackened with grilled onions & peppers, vermont white cheddar, sriracha mayo. – $19.00

  4. The Hipster Burger – American cheese, applewood bacon, avocado, grilled jalapeno & sriracha aioli. – $19.50

  5. THAI ME TO THE MOON – $19.50

  6. Rise & Shine Burger – Vermont white cheddar, applewood bacon, fried egg & bourbon maple syrup. – $20.00

  7. The Green Giant Burger – Veggie burger with legumes, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, sunflower seeds, grilled ciabatta, avocado, green goddess dressing, lettuce & tomato (vegan). – $18.50

  8. The John Wayne Burger – Our house bbq sauce, applewood bacon, char-grilled onions, pepperjack cheese. – $19.00

  9. The Frenchman Burger – Crispy onions, brie cheese, roasted garlic-honey jam & arugula. – $19.50

  10. Special Burger Of The Day – $26.00

  11. Plain Burger – $15.00

  1. BBQ Chicken Pizza – House bbq sauce, roasted hand-pulled chicken, pickled red onions, cheddar and mozzarella & fresh cilantro. – $18.50

  2. Pesto Margherita Pizza – Oil cured tomatos, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, marinara, parmigiano-reggiano. (v, n) – $18.50

  3. Italian Sausage & Roasted Pepper Pizza – Roasted eggplant, grilled onions, marinara sauce, mozzarella & parmesan cheese. – $19.00

  4. SEAFOOD WHITE PIZZA – $26.00

  5. UNCLE JACKSON'S BREAKFAST PIZZA – $22.00

  6. Roasted Mushroom, Truffle & Fontina Pizza – Mixed mushrooms, garlic, fresh herbs, fontina cheese, oil-cured tomatoes, truffle oil & arugula (v). Add sunny egg $2.50. – $19.00

  7. Fig & Gorgonzola Pizza – Olive oil, garlic, dried mission figs, caramelized onions, gorgonzola & fresh spinach (v). – $18.50

  8. Special Pizza Of The Day – $20.00

  9. Kid Pizza – tomato sauce, mozzarella – $14.00

  1. Blackened Local Mahi Tacos – Avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, chimichurri, and pico de gallo. – $18.50

  2. Blackened Shrimp Tacos – Avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, chimichurri, and pico de gallo. – $17.50

  3. Grilled Sirloin Steak Tacos – Avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, chimichurri, and pico de gallo. – $20.00

  4. Blackened Tofu Tacos – Avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, chimichurri, and pico de gallo. – $17.00

  1. Snapper Veracruz – Mediterranean style in cast iron, spicy fresh tomato sauce, capers, olives, onions, peppers, feta cheese, cilantro & saffron rice (gf). – $37.00

  2. NY Strip & Fries – Spice-rubbed 10 oz strip steak, chimichurri, tomato, grilled onions, french fries & petite salad. – $39.00

  3. Key West Fisherman's Bowl – Fresh catch, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab, scallops, spicy tomato broth, fennel & herbs with garlic grilled ciabatta. – $42.00

  4. Blackened Mahi Mahi – Local blackened mahi, black beans, yellow rice, street corn, pineapple salsa (gf). – $34.00

  5. Grouper Picatta – Local, white wine, tomato, capers, garlic & butter, homemade parisian gnocchi, grilled asparagus (gf available). – $42.00

  6. TRUFFLE MASCARPONE GNOCCHI – $32.00

  1. Classic Black T-Shirt – $35.00

  2. Beachball T-Shirt – $35.00

  3. Black Zip Hoody – $58.00

  4. Mural Pink T-Shirt – $35.00

  5. Rainbow T-Shirt – $35.00

  6. Long Sleeve T-Shirt – $38.00

  7. Mint Logo T-Shirt – $35.00

  8. Mural Black T-Shirt – $35.00

  9. Vintage Red Logo T-Shirt – $35.00

  10. Ringer T-Shirt – $40.00

  11. BIKE Hoody – $58.00

  12. Bike Tee Grey T-Shirt – $35.00

  1. PATCH HAT FLOWER – $30.00

  2. BLUE HAT – $30.00

  3. PINK HAT – $30.00

  4. Black Hat – $30.00

  1. CARROT CAKE-WHOLE – $75.00

  2. KEY LIME PIE-WHOLE – $53.00

  1. Granola – $9.00

  1. EASTER CARROT CAKE 6" – $43.00

  2. DOZEN CHOC. STRAWBERRY – $45.00

How This Menu Feels

Moondog Cafe Key West offers a relaxed yet lively dining experience where you can savor both quick bites and leisurely meals. The menu encourages a balance of sharing small plates with friends or enjoying comforting individual dishes, creating a warm, unhurried vibe. Whether you’re indulging in a vibrant brunch or winding down with a great cocktail, the mood is casual and inviting, perfectly suited to locals and tourists alike. The thoughtful mix of hearty comfort food and fresh, organic options fosters a sense of simple pleasure, making every visit feel like a cozy escape without the rush.

Menu Questions

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Where This Food Place Lives

823 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, United States

+1 305-741-7699