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Sip, Savor, and Relax: East Coffee Crepes and Bakery Becomes a Margate Favorite

by David Volz May 18, 2025

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Lidia Ortiz who owns the new East Coffee shop

Lidia Ortiz, who co-owns the new East Coffee shop in Margate. {David Volz}

Margate residents who want a relaxing coffee and a treat are stopping at East Coffee Crepes and Bakery.

The shop opened on February 8 and has attracted customers who like the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The customers love crepes, croissants, and coffee. Other items include empanadas, waffles, salads, rice bowls, and tacos. According to Lidia Ortiz, who owns the shop with her partner and sister-in-law, Andrea Nava, people can enjoy smoothies and iced coffee on a hot day.

Individuals and families can get breakfast or lunch. Nava and Ortiz are friendly and often chat with customers.

“We love the people of Margate, and we are glad to be here,” said Ortiz. “Eventually, we would like to expand.”

East Coffee is located at 6209 Margate Boulevard in the Ace Hardware Plaza and is open Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.