Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Sarasota

"If you are looking for a gourmet experience right on the beach, check out Another Broken Egg Café which serves both breakfast and brunch. It is a chain of 30 casual restaurants that have been opened to national acclaim, and the Siesta Key location opened only a few years ago. You can expect to find numerous signature items on the menu inspired by Creole and Latin cuisines such as a spicy shrimp & grits, Louisiana crawfish egg skillet, and huevos rancheros as just a few options."

"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."

"Cafe Epicure is the first place to go and it’s in the heart of downtown. An authentic Italian trattoria sitting on the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue in Sarasota, FL. It’s one of the most authentic and detail oriented outside of Italy and the prices are extremely reasonable for such a high standard of quality."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"If the brew itself is your highest priority when it comes to coffeehouses, Perq Coffee Bar is the spot for you. The Southside Village shop features high-end single-origin coffees via various methods including a Slayer espresso machine and Kyoto slow-drip cold brew. Perq also offers tea, juice, beer, wine and mimosas along with a "brekkie" menu featuring a variety of sandwiches, avocado toast and more, with seating both outdoors or in its sleek, wood-and-industrial interior with splashes of green."

"In Sarasota's Southside Village, Perq Coffee Bar is the newest caffeinated sensation to hit the scene. Perq is a sleek, upscale espresso bar that focuses on single origin, artisan coffee brewed with eight distinct methods that have quite literally been perfected to an exact science. Perq, which opened in May, 2013, is the first "Third Wave Coffee" bar in Sarasota, and is reminiscent of the artisan coffee bars in New York City and Seattle, the coffee capital of the nation."

"Perq Coffee Bar was one of the first “hipper” coffee shops to open in Sarasota. With a modern space and retro decor, many locals find it pretty cool. The coffee is of high quality with intricate brewing techniques, the passion at Perq is on point!"

"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."

"Annette’s and Ted’s personal philosophy is to be a leader in healthy foods and drinks that are fresh, great tasting and unique. You have lots of choices…something for vegans, vegetarians and meat lovers. Never boring, always changing and always delicious."

"Multiple locations, panerabread.comCall me crazy, but when I showed up with four cream cheese Brittanies to a recent meeting, I scored the account in five minutes after they devoured the flaky cupcake-sized pastries. Not too sweet—perfect for an afternoon pastry pick-me-up."

"Meaney’s mini donuts serves coffee, donut and soft serve ice cream- making it just as great for dessert as it is for breakfast. The donuts are freshly made throughout the day, and they’re hand dipped to order. They offer everything from the more basic donuts with sprinkles to rich, custard and chocolate topped cannoli donuts."

"This fresh, made to order bakery, is everything you could ever dream of and more. Five-O Donut Company offers creative and large donuts and cronuts that you will never be able to say no to. Their flavors are amazing such as the peanut butter chocolate and Boston creme."

"We are from Kentucky, vacationing and these are the best donuts. If you are in this area it’s a must that you More reviews"

"The beef w/broccoli combo platter was very tasty including the egg roll. Ready in 10 minutes - works for me!"

"fusion restaurant in a lavishly tropical setting that caters to all-American tastes and world traveler expectations. In the heart of Siesta Village, the abode offers indoor and outdoor seating. From the menu, say yes to the cottage’s wild ceviche, which includes the fresh catch of the day from The Cottage’s fresh fish market, raw red onion, corn kernels and sweet potato."

"The Culture Trip lists The Cottage Restaurant as one of the top seafood restaurants in Siesta Key. This bistro is praised for its farm-to-table approach to cooking, and for its fusion culinary style. The menu consists predominantly of seafood dishes, which are made using the freshest ingredients."