I absolutely love this coffee shop and would rate it more than 5 stars if I could! I'm new to the…read morearea and I was lucky enough to pick this coffee shop about a month ago for a quick team meeting. Fortunately, Black Gold falls right in the middle of my territory and I'm able to stop by a few times a week. Great ownership and awesome people working here. I truly love how they support Veteran's and First Responders. Very well done! Coffee is delicious and roasted on site. I belonged to a coffee club and had a monthly subscription. Upon tasting the coffee at Black Gold, I immediately cancelled my subscription and will only purchase coffee here. The folks working here will never steer you wrong with their recommendations.

Freshly Roasted Perfection in Venice…read more I stopped into Black Gold Coffee Roasters and was blown away. I ordered an iced mocha that was absolutely delicious - you can really taste the coffee through the chocolate instead of it being overly sweet, which I loved. The coconut macaroon I got on the side was phenomenal and paired perfectly with the drink. They're roasting beans less than 20 feet from where I was sitting, and even before we walked in, you could smell the coffee from the parking lot. It adds so much to the atmosphere knowing everything is that fresh. Service was top notch: super friendly, accurate with the order, and genuinely down to earth and inviting. This place feels like a true local gem, and I will definitely be returning.

The original boba tea is authentic. The cake is yummy and…read morethe lady who makes teas there is always sweet and thoughtful.

Unfortunately, this place was really not good…read more I feel bad for the poor solo worker, stuck working in a hot storefront. She was very busy and I don't blame her, but our drinks were disgusting. Like throw away in the garbage after one sip disgusting. The flavor was sour and the boba was soggy. We also paid extra for blended and they all came out just over ice. Would not recommend or go back.

Venice Island cafe is our go to spot for breakfast on vacation! Plenty of latte flavors and…read morebreakfast and lunch options. My husband got the chorizo breakfast burrito and was raving! I got the egg scramble (you choose your toppings). All was delicious!

waitress had no idea how to make a flat white. just please train your staff how to make your coffee…read morecorrectly!

Amazing little French bakery with a lot of options! The quiche and the chocolate almond croissant…read morewere both spectacular. I also got an iced latte which was yummy. Service was very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend!

Was looking for a good cup of iced coffee and the reviews were amazing so decided to stop by. The…read moreiced coffee was alright, honestly. I also got an almond croissant which was alright, as well. It wasn't that flaky and it was more soggy which is not how a croissant should be. But the breakfast that other people got looked good.

Excellent place, clean kitchen, active management, and great staff! Food is reasonably priced and…read moretaste very good and fresh. Never an issue. Gage and Rosie are the best! Great hospitality, and waitress service from Rosie, and gage the chef is full of great personality and very nice! The food came out per usual delicious :)

Fantastic everything. Ask for Olivia. Awesome service with a…read morecontinuous smile We will return because of her and food quality

Always my go-to when I am in Nokomis! The food is beyond excellent! I asked for the Taste of…read moreSarasota fixed price menu. Lunch is $25. I started with the avocado sliders, which were so flavorful! And, as always, I got my favorite Thai chicken salad. The rice noodles that top it give it that extra kick. The portion is always huge. I took some with me. There is inside and outside seating. They have some outside tables under trees, which keep it tolerable even on a hot day. I sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender. One of the waitstaff recognized me. So nice! I highly recommend visiting here!

I usually go out to dinner focused on good food and service, not necessarily health, but this place…read moredelivers all three. Everything is all-natural and organic, which really sets it apart. It's also located in the oldest building along US 41 between Venice and Tampa, built in 1923 and once home to the first bank and post office in Sarasota County. Definitely a fun bit of history you don't expect with your meal. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with shaded outdoor seating and a cozy, bright indoor dining room. While they offer plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, I went for the classic corned beef Reuben on marble rye with a side of organic, gluten-free mac and cheese. Both were excellent, and the clear dietary labels on the menu were a nice touch. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're looking for great food with healthy options.

My favorite Starbucks location. Never have to wait long always greeted with a smile. Leave…read moreHayley in the window!

Came in for a quick pick me up before heading off to the beach. Got my usual but as a grande this…read moretime for an afternoon coffee. The inside was very clean and quiet nothing much going on except a few cars in the drive-thru. The staff was very nice & got done with My order pretty quickly and I was on my way. When I got to the car, I tried my drink and it had a strong burnt flavor. It's probably time to clean the machines. I haven't tasted something like that in a while and it wasn't pleasant the overall sweetness was fine but couldn't get over that burnt coffee taste.

Upper crust is located along the main strip in Venice. Stopped in with wife and daughter fo lunch…read more I ordered soup and tuna sandwich which was plentiful and tasty the girls ordered wraps and a side of fried tomatoes no complaints. Staff pleasant, this is a no frills spot that serve a variety of coffees and breakfast till noon as well as luncheon items. Overall it's not a great spot but it's not a bad spot either. Give it a try.

Found this place very disappointing. From the dismissive waitress to the confusion about what…read moreflavors of scone were available, I found it uncomfortable. While we all found the scones to be exceptional, the trio salad plate left a lot to be desired with the chicken being extremely dry and not fresh. The tuna salad wasn't bad but was a bit overly sweet probably from pickles, while the egg salad was pretty good. The bread offered, which I didn't really understand the point of, never arrived. Sadly, with the plethora of competitors along the avenue, living on the quality of the scones seems like a weak play.