The Lively Café has been serving the Tallahassee community for 25 years, offering unique and affordable dishes in a relaxed, downtown setting! Four menus rotate weekly (see below), featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and dinners for takeout. Plus, each week, special soups, desserts, and a unique panini sandwich join the menu! Place your order online for quick pickup OR stop by on your lunch break.
- Open Tuesday–Friday; 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Indoor and outdoor dining available.
- We are cashless (credit cards only).
Holiday Catering is now OPEN!
Let us take care of holiday catering for you with sides, appetizers, and desserts. Place your orders by Thursday, November 20 and pick up between 11 AM – 2 PM on Tuesday, November 25. Click the button below for our Holiday Catering Order Site.
The Lively Café is managed by St. John’s Culinary Director Fran Doxsee and her team of volunteers who offer service with a smile. Please reach out by email if you have questions about the Café, including details on catering and how to get involved as a volunteer!
