ST. Martin – ST. Marteen – Cheap Eats
“Open from 7:30 am to 6 pm, this friendly café and juice bar is a popular healthy breakfast and lunch stop. It features fresh and tasty vegetarian entrées, sandwiches, salads, and homemade pastries The fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies are excellent. Favorites include a pastry stuffed with pesto, avocado, red pepper, and feta cheese, and a cauliflower, spinach, and tomato quiche. The house-made granola and yogurt are popular, but folks also drop in just for espresso and the large selection of teas. Many also come for the free Wi-Fi. Adjacent to the restaurant is a gift shop with Asian-inspired items, spiritual books, yoga theme T-shirts, and cotton beach cover-ups.” – Fodors.com
Address: Airport Rd., near Simpson Bay Yacht Club, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
Phone: (721) 544–3381
“There are only a small number of tables (both indoor and out) at this tiny bistro in the quaint shopping arcade just off Front Street. Stop by for a quick, inexpensive snack or for a freshly ground cup of coffee. Watching employees make crepes is half the fun; eating them is the other half. You can also order hearty salads, pizza, and hot or cold sandwiches on fresh bread to enjoy with the large selection of good teas. It’s open from 8 am to 4:30 pm.” – Fodors.com
Address: 120 Old St., Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Phone: (721) 552–8788
“This friendly bistro serves one of the best breakfasts on the island. There’s a huge selection of fresh-baked pastries—try the almond croissants—plus sweet and savory crepes, omelets, quiches, and other treats from the oven. When you sit down, a basket of assorted pastries arrives, and you are charged for the ones you select. Specialties include the St. Martin omelet, filled with ham, cheese, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Best of all, breakfast is served until 2. Lunch includes sandwiches, salads, and the chef’s famous spaghetti Bolognese. There are also locations near the airport and at Port de Plaisance.” – Fodors.com
Website: www.zeebestrestaurant.com
Address: Plaza del Lago, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
Phone: (721) 544–2477
