American
Beer/Wine
Caribbean
Fusion
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Island fusion cuisine. Offers vegan options including veggie warrior wontons, coconut curry, blackened tofu steak and more. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


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33 Reviews

First Review by lvnltlv115

Jokach

Points +102

Vegan
03 Nov 2022

They had a few Vegan/Veg options available that were delicious!

Very tasty and was called out what was veg friendly.

Updated from previous review on 2022-11-03

Pros: Several options for Vegans/Veg, Great service, Tasty food

DanBlinn

Points +195

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

The owner cares about vegans

This is a great choice when eating with omnis. They have a vegetarian menu with vegan options listed. Not a huge selection but enough. When I asked about modifying a dish, the server wanted to check. A few minutes later, the owner/chef came out and suggested something different. He said that he'd cook it personally, and he later checked to see if it was OK. And, this was in a night when they were slammed with a huge party. Everything was very good. We ran into the chef the following day, and he remembered us. He recommended a different dish for our next visit. His concern for accommodating vegans was obvious and appreciated.

Update December 2024: they now serve an amazing breakfast on weekends. A few excellent options, including a platter with blackened tofu, jackfruit hash, and potatoes.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-18

Pros: Very Tasty, Reasonable prices, An owner/chef who wants to accommodate

harrietsleveen

Points +152

Vegan
15 Oct 2024

Very good vegan options

Waitress was skilled at listening and delivering what we wanted. She was able to recommend modifications for us. Portion was ample and very tasty.

Pros: Island ambiance , Good value , Good service

jordanmdorris

Points +120

Vegan
21 Sep 2024

Delicious! Wonderful service!

Ordered the Island Roots, very good! We came here for my sister’s bachelorette and the owner was so sweet, let her drink for free! Highly recommend because it’s one of the more quality vegan options I’ve had on our trip.

Pros: Fresh tasting , Knowledge staff, Vegan options clearly marked

katieged

Points +52

Vegan
05 Sep 2024

Didn't like the food. Good service though

There are a few options on the Manu and they are labeled.
The food was too much for me.
The service was great.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-05

mschneid119gmail.com

Points +20

Vegan
08 Jun 2024

Ginger picked carrot!

Their grilled tofu is the bomb. I had the Asian Cajun dish but like other reviewers said it's probably awesome in the tacos! Paired with a cold red stripe. Mmmmmm!

Pros: Grilled tofu! Try in any dish!, Veggie wontons , Great location and super friendly staff

GracefulVegan

Points +172

Vegan
08 Jun 2024

Amazing Find! A Key West Must Go.

Started with the wonton appetizer which was excellent. Then had No worries coconut curry rice bowl (great), Island Roots (light, tons of vegetables and delicious), Asian/Cajan Tofu (very Tasty). All portions were large and the service was excellent! We even were entertained by a mentalist “Doc Mental”who was Unbelievably good and super kind. This place is a MUST when visiting Key West.

Pros: Food!!!!, Service!!!!, Entertainment!!!!!

barbara-b

Points +37

Vegan
04 Jun 2024

Kaya is the bomb

Their Asian/Cajun tofu was amazing. Probably one of the best dishes I’ve eaten. Totally recommend.

Pros: Ambience was relaxing, Service was great and friendly, Sensitive to food allergies

Plant_Powered_Doc

Points +339

Vegan
25 Mar 2024

Delicious food with an island flair

Great Key West restaurant for vegan food with multiple vegan options on the menu and others that can be modified. We had the coconut curry rice bowl with tofu and veggies, Asian/Cajun tofu, and the veggie wontons. The owner and staff were very nice and accommodating. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available. The location is great - situated on Duval street. Visited in September 2023.

Pros: Delicious food, Multiple vegan options, Great location

Paint910

Points +43

Vegan
15 Mar 2024

Excellent Vegan Eats, Fun Atmosphere

Delicious vegan options clearly labeled on the menu. We entered from a side street and we were amazed that there were so many different areas to sit. We chose a sweet spot outdoors facing a stage and an excellent singer/guitar player entertained us throughout our yummy meal. The Rasta Pasta with portobello was delicious and huge! Wonton appetizer was spot on. Can’t remember which vegan dish my husband ordered, but he ate it all and loved it.

Pros: Vegan Options, atmosphere

RobinaHood

Points +105

Vegan
06 Mar 2024

The best vegan food in Key West

It's a beautiul place with good vegan options. For me it was the most delicious food in Key West. The Veggie Warrior Won Tons Appetizer are soooo good. As main dish I tried the Island Roots which was also super tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-06

xlycia

Points +296

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Excellent vegan options

Very clearly labeled vegan and veg options, great for a mixed-diet group on vacation. Tacos were absolutely delicious. Outdoor seating was nice as well. Good mocktail and cocktail selection.

Pros: Easy vegan options, Outdoor seating

Cons: Street parking

Julia_DUS

Points +183

Vegan
06 Dec 2023

Special food with caribian saesoning

Very lovely Restaurant with nice staff and a great variety of food with lots of vegetarian and vegan options that are clearly marked. The staff knows about vegan diet, so a lot of dishes can ne veganized. The saesoning was very special and for me quite spicy, but very delicious. Portions were big, but you can take home any left overs. I can totally recommend this place :)

Pros: Clearly marked vegan options, Caribian food well seasoned

RebeccaJax

Points +365

Vegan
11 Nov 2023

Yummy food; multiple seating options

Kaya seems to be great for any vibe with three seating areas. The hostess was very nice and showed us our options so we could choose the spot we liked. We got cauliflower bites (an appetizer special), coconut curry with vegetables (I added tofu), and Asian/Cajun Tofu. The food, drinks, and service were all excellent!

michaelaorel

Points +873

Vegan
01 Nov 2023

Delicious

We had the blackened shrimp tacos subbed with blackened tofu. The chimichurri sauce is also vegan along with the pineapple slaw. Amazing meal!

Vegan_ACL

Points +2632

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Super good

They said the Rasta Pasta is good, but wow was it good. My husband and I split it (we added veggies and subtracted the cheese) and we couldn’t finish it between the two of us. It was wonderful. Also got the wontons which were also good but the carrots on the side of the wontons were what I liked (my husband thinks I’m crazy).

keylimexo

Points +430

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

A special destination with multiple vegan options!

Kaya has an amazing happy hour, delicious food, and relaxing tropical vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating options.🌴 As other reviewers mentioned, the owner Scott is on site most of the time. He is very generous to the community nonprofits letting them use the space for fundraisers and also does his own including helping the Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund. There are many vegetarian options and a few vegan items, and the staff is very willing to customize menu offerings (such as substitute tofu for chicken).

Pros: Relaxing tiki surf style, unique island food!, Friendly staff & lots of TVs for football!, Very affordable happy hour for Duval Street!

Cons: More vegan menu options would be better!, No on site parking (like most Old Town venues).

amelia3599

Points +274

Vegan
14 Mar 2023

super yummy!

specific vegan options labeled on the menu! The vibe is super nice & the drinks are great! Only thing is the food took a while to come out but it wasn’t that big of a deal. Great staff too!

APC

Points +69

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Nice staff!

Not a while lot of vegan options, but the ones we got were tasty. someone frim the back came out after we ordered and asked if we wanted the vegan or vegetarian option. Excellent follow up and it was much appreciated!

Pros: Extremely nice staff

Cons: Not many vegan options

Edor

Points +60

Vegan
15 Jul 2022

Good veg options

I had the Cajun tofu steak and it was tasty- had to ask for it to be vegan as is typically made vegetarian with butter in the sauce. It was spicy and unique with the pickled onions and carrots. Was a tiny bit too spicy but still ate and enjoyed it.

Pros: Multiple veg options , Good cocktails , Nice staff

JenniferCook

Points +882

Vegan
17 Apr 2022

A hidden gem

Someone mentioned this place on Facebook and I’m SO glad they did! A glance inside showed a dark bar, which I wouldn’t have ventured into. But out back there is an outdoor section and it is fabulous, Keys-y, fun, and the people are just delightful. We loved our waitress and the owner and everyone else we came across.

And the food… I had the tofu steak (specify vegan) and it was delicious, a really unusual blend of flavors. Bf loved his dinner, but he’s omni so his opinion doesn’t count.

Prices were very reasonable.

Pros: Staff knowledgeable about veganism , Delicious food, Atmosphere

Industrial

Points +22

Vegan
24 Mar 2022

Great spot w/ delicious vegetarian and vegan options

Vegan and vegetarian sub sections on menu and most vegetarian options can be made vegan. Kaya salad w/o cheese & Asian/Cajun tofu w/o the sauce were delicious.

Pros: Decent veg menu, Delicious

BostonVegan

Points +387

Vegan
19 Feb 2022

Great food, great service

Delicious food. They accidentally put cheese on my vegan dish, but they caught it themselves and made a new dish for me.

Pros: Food, Service

sglcklch

Points +3081

Vegan
12 Feb 2022

Good vegan options

I ate here twice during my three-day trip. I loved that they had decent vegan options that weren’t just salads or veggie sides. Had the cajun tofu and the curry rice bowl. Both were tasty and fairly priced. If you come between 4 and 6 they have happy hour deals where all apps and certain drinks are half priced.

Pros: Good vegan options, Good food, Happy hour deals

Hilmoon

Points +1139

Vegan
20 Dec 2021

Interesting flavors

We enjoyed our meals (veggie Rasta pasta Cajun tofu & warrior wontons). The atmosphere is nice (great music & good service). Prices for reasonable (for Key West) and the portions are large (we could have shared a meal). Everything was very rich and had interesting flavors. Clearly marked vegan & veg dishes on the triangle table menu.

calabrla

Points +76

Vegan
18 May 2021

Awesome experience!!

First of all, the staff is super friendly, we felt so welcomed immediately. The chef told us about a few vegan things that he could put together and they all sounded great. We got the blackened tofu steak and the veggie curry bowl. Both were so so so good. We highly recommend Kayas!

Pros: Vegan options, Friendly staff, Knowledgeable chef

Cons: None!

quitpalayin

Points +17

Vegetarian
23 May 2015

One of the Best Restaurants in the Keys

Delicious food. Quality in every served meal. The owner is always available and truly cares about his clientele. Will be closing due to a rough summer season of last year. They are closing the 30th of May, 2015.

Enjoy it while it's still in the keys!!

Pros: Fresh , quality meals, priced extremely reasonably

Cons: leaving us, Not completely vegan, Can't give it five stars




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