Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Sarasota

"With banana pancakes, famously soft beignets, and an extensive menu served right in the heart of Siesta Village, and you have the ingredients for possibly the best breakfast or brunch experience on the island. Another Broken Egg is welcoming to families of all culinary preferences who are seeking a tasty and personalized breakfast or brunch during their Siesta Key stay. The team just launched a brand new menu, including Lemon Blueberry Goat Cheese Pancakes and Peach Cobbler Pancakes."

"For a quick stop for espresso in a warm and laid-back eatery, few places are better. LeLu really nails that relaxing coffeehouse aesthetic. You can also enjoy numerous snacks and sandwiches, including the Surf’s Up Sandwich, the Southwest, and the Salsalito."

"The European bakery-cafe tradition also thrives just blocks down Main Street from C'est La Vie at Cafe Epicure, where Italian cuisine reigns supreme. Naturally, espresso, which originated in Italy, plays a prominent role in the Cafe Epicure experience. Baristas at Cafe Epicure take pride in the attention to detail and quality that defines an irresistible pull of espresso topped with just the right amount of smooth crema, or a cappuccino foamed to perfection."

"Palm Ave., Sarasota, (941) 366-5648, cafeepicure.comA lovely trattoria on the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue, Epicure offers a nice selection of unfussy pasta dishes, salads and pizzas and an excellent mix of wines by the glass. The carbonara is great, as are the chicken milanese and the oriecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage. To start, order some bresaola or carpaccio."

"On a weekend night, few Sarasota corners are more bustling than the one at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The crowds come for the killer Montepulciano and impeccable Negronis, thin-crusted pizzas and al dente pastas, and they linger over sweets and espresso."

"Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, projectcoffee.usOwned by Sarasota’s Ian Steger and Emily Arthur, Project offers good coffee and minimal and modestly priced fare. Nothing on the café’s menu reaches into the double digits. The most you will spend is $7 on the toast—two slices of sourdough with large dollops of your choice of avocado, tomato or hummus, each dressed with a variety of herbs and spices."

"For a more traditional, yet still irresistible coffee spot, Project Coffee is another great option. The space is bright and airy and just the kind of place to wake up with some coffee in. They offer all your coffee classics, like lattes and expresso, but you can get non-dairy added, like oat milk."

"Coffee is good, nice ambiance inside, and café seating outside. I’ve heard horror stories about mask requirements in the past here but they’ve seemed to ..."

"Indulge in delicious breakfast and lunch dishes at Toasted Mango Cafe, offering two locations: one in Sarasota and one in Siesta Key. I’ve been visiting this local eatery for several years now and never had anything that wasn’t delicious. The Farmhouse Omelet (with kale, sweet corn, and sausage) is a unique dish, while the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs is off-the-hook yummy."

"Toasted Mango is a more casual spot for Sunday Brunch in Sarasota. Not everyone dresses up for brunch every week!. If you’re looking for a more chill vibe after a long night out, then the Toasted Mango is for you."

"Tamiami Trail, Sarasota; 941-260-5326; shelfindulgenceusedbooks.com. In addition to its shelves of books, North Trail used bookstore Shelf Indulgence houses a café. It offers a variety of coffee and tea options, featuring Sarasota's Latitude 23.5 Coffee & Tea, as well as a menu of sandwiches, wraps and more, with numerous vegan and vegetarian options."

"Sarasota's Local Coffee + Tea, an independent tea and coffee retailer served at multiple locations throughout Sarasota county including Selby Gardens. Known for their quality, local, "Sarasota-centric" coffees roasted nearby at Java Dawg Coffee. Blends such as "Fruitville Flavored Coffee," "Bee Ridge Blend," and "Siesta Decaf" derive their names from popular locations and the the main roads that run throughout Sarasota."

"428 Old Main St., Bradenton; 941-747-8899; facebook.com/Robinsdowntowncafe. If you want to know what’s going on in Bradenton, be sure to stop by Robin’s Downtown Cafe, where you will find community leaders and local restaurateurs enjoying items such as the “traditional breakfast,” which includes two eggs, toast, choice of potatoes or grits and a bottomless coffee –  all for about the price of a Frappuccino. Other breakfast items include Robin’s Favorite (scrambled eggs with sauteed spinach, mushrooms and white American cheese), the three-egg omelettes, pancakes, French toast, the breakfast sandwiches, and, one of my personal faves, the homemade corned beef hash served with a couple of eggs and toast."

"1316 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 552-8659, oandacoffee.comJustin Banister built a substantial local following with his mobile coffee cart Out and About Coffee, which sets up on street corners and at farmers' markets and private events. He expanded on that success by opening O & A Coffee and Supply, a stylish Main Street joint that serves all kinds of espresso drinks, cold brews, pour-overs and teas. A basic pour-over here is one of the area's best."

"1316 Main St., Sarasota; 941-552-8659; facebook.com/oandacoffee. After developing a following over the years as a mobile coffee cart in downtown Sarasota, O & A Coffee & Supply – formerly known as Out and About Coffee – opened a storefront location in 2019. O & A’s own Roar coffee roast is available for purchase along with beans from other roasters around the country, as well as equipment for coffee-brewing at home."

"Their drive-thru system is amazing and I've never waited longer than 10 minutes despite the double line of cars ..."

"I called several times to place an order and the person answering the phone stated “it might be a while.” That's why I'..."

"Hours:12:06 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:06 AM - 4:30 PM todaySat: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMMon: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMTue: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMWed: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMThu: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PMFri: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Address:4195 Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234"

"This is houses in an old run down fast food joint that needs serious TLC. But the sushi was high quality."

"Thai Wasabi has a location in Sarasota, too, but we usually go to the Bradenton location. They have small booths that give you a little privacy for date night or a special occasion. Call ahead to reserve."