Always my go-to when I am in Nokomis! The food is beyond excellent! I asked for the Taste of Sarasota 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! read more

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I usually go out to dinner focused on good food and service, not necessarily health, but this place delivers 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. read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time last night. Kelly was our server. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. We met the owner/chef Ted. He came out and was really friendly. Made some menu suggestions. I had the ahi tuna salad. Delicious! Hubbie had the best Reuben sandwich! Recommend the salmon chowder! Mini deserts and coconut cream pie were so good. Highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed! read more

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My wife and I ordered both sandwiches and shared 1/2 of each. The Evergreen club is voted #1 vegetarian sandwich in Florida and I understand why, it was stellar! But, the Mahi Reuben was out of this world good. Service was great, it was a bit loud with a huge table of a few little kids, and it did seem a bit dark inside but seating was available outside too. The blueberry lemonade special was also amazing! We will be back, can't wait! read more

Cafe Evergreen - 1/2 Mahi Reuben and 1/2 Evergreen Club - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

I was DYING for a good JUICY burger today and Cafe Evergreen did NOT disappoint. Burger was AMAZING as well as the Mac n Cheese as a side. Our server is always pleasant and gracious. We love the quality of ingredients at CE. I wish we took a photo but it was gone quick lol read more

This restaurant is absolutely FABULOUS ! We had the Salmon Reuben Omg DELICIOUS! We also indulged in a celery,kale,Apple lemon and spinach drink that was so refreshing (and healthy ) The service was top shelf and we just loved the atmosphere as well. We will be back (REAL SOON) To try some other items on the menu that we did not get to. read more

Cafe Evergreen - This was half of the Salmon Reuben We shared it was so big and it came with a side so we decided to get the roasted cauliflower - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

Lovely place, you must try the avocado sliders. I had the Thai salad with shrimp, delicious. Our table also had the salmon, shrimp with gnocchi and the mahi mahi reuben, all were excellent. It was a hit for great food, service and atmosphere. read more

Truly an amazing restaurant that takes the meaning of fresh to a whole new level. Parking can be pain but worth if you can find a spot. That being said this is not a big place so seating I also limited. The building is cute and homie! Has a good size coffee/drink bar with many different options. Staff were beyond sweet nice and knowledgeable of the menu as it's different from most places. I'm a fan of Ruben sandwiches and they have a beet based Ruben. Was it the best Ruben ever no but I do have to hand it to them on creativity. It was solid meal and tasted unique in its own way. Will be stopping by next time we are down in the area! read more

Cafe Evergreen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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Ted must be Irish, because his St. Patty's Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner was outstanding !! So delicious !! And it made 2 meals for me!! Great Job!!! read more

This time it was a five star experience! Pistachio coffee....hot and made with oat milk...was delicious and something so different! I loved my Ahi Tuna Salad. It was an easy gluten free choice. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the chimichurri sauce was stellar. All I can say is I wish it had a tad more sauce. Fresh ingredients all around don't disappoint ever! read more

Cafe Evergreen - Ahi Tuna Salad - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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Top 5 best restaurants in the area. The Evergreen Club and mac and cheese are to die for. All of the staff and servers are lovely, always clean and the food is fresh and delicious. 10/10 recommend! read more

One of my favorite restaurants bit lately the portions have gotten smaller. The salmon and Mac n cheese portions smaller. The dressing is watered down and the cheese on macaroni watered down too. read more

Great food! Very healthy menu that has many delicious options. Great service and atmosphere. An outstanding restaurants experience! A must visit. read more

This place is awesome quality I've eaten in a few times and I had to take out once as well Staff is overly friendly in a good way I know I'll be going back again and again read more

A nice little spot. Pretty great menu options. Prices weren't too bad and the service was great. Nice and quiet atmosphere and I can see myself returning here. read more

Cafe Evergreen - Black bean burrito - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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Go. Just go. (Well, don't just go - make a reservation. You know what I mean.) This is sustainable, "healthy food" for everyone from people who care about those things a lot to those who don't care at all. The menu is varied enough to please everyone, with many options for those with special dietary needs like gluten free. And it's all sustainable and fresh without compromise on texture or flavor. Three of us had gnocchi - two with steak tips and I with shrimp. It was truly amazing, one of the best dishes I've had anywhere. Creamy, lightly chewy, and flavorful. A nice plus is a variety of mini-desserts - just enough to be satisfying. I had the chocolate peanut butter, one of my favorite flavor combinations, and it was wonderful. A hungrier companion who opted for the flourless chocolate cake praised it as well. Prices weren't coffee shop level, but they were reasonable for the quality and uniqueness of the meal. I and the other two with me who were also visiting from out of state would come back in a heartbeat. It was good enough that I'm almost tempted to hop on a plane from California..... read more

Cafe Evergreen - Chocolate-peanut butter mini-dessert - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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I have loved everything I have tried from here. The Evergreen Club is delicious and I see why it won best vegetarian sandwich by Restaurant Hospitality. The cheesy quinoa cakes were so good and everything else on the sandwich complements ot perfectly. The take out staff was quick and efficient. I have dined in before and it is quaint and tiny. It won't wow you or pass as a romantic spot but we are here to get a delicious, healthy meal! read more

This place is a great find for me. It has vegetarian options plus a lot of really good entrees. The Cafe is very nice, service is excellent and a very friendly Staff. I also get takeout often - love the Maui Rueben and Super Slaw. I'm almost hesitant to write this review because I like that it's a more locally visited place. But... with that being said... 5 Stars easy. read more

Cafe Evergreen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

Looking up gluten free places by our location and we stumbled upon this as an option. As a celiac, this place was heaven. My non celiac husband enjoyed as well. There were so many vegetarian and vegan options, which I follow during the week for health purposes. We enjoyed a sampler of falafel, quinoa cakes, and cauliflower. I had a matcha and he had a lemonade. Then came the yummy entrees, vegan pulled pork with a vinegar slaw, and a classic Reuben for my husband. The pulled pork was served on ciabatta that was GLUTEN FREE! And delicious. Although we were full, we finished with a flourless chocolate cake. Amazing- we will be back! read more

Cafe Evergreen - Vegan Pulled Pork - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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Definitely a hidden gem! This place has lots of great organic options. I tried the Pink Coral smoothie and it was fresh and flavorful. I really enjoyed it. I also tried a side of mac n cheese, which was light and good. The kids enjoyed their meals too. The service was great! Very friendly! This place is small, kinda hidden and quite clean. read more

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The best restaurant in Nokomis & Venice. The he food is organic, healthy, well prepared, & served timely. The menu is superb, the menu has multitudes of options & is served in a classy environment. The restaurant is great for all ages & the delicious food will leave you & your stomach happy. read more

When I went here, I didn't realize this was a health-conscious restaurant. Usually don't have a very good experiences at them. However, I was able to find something I liked on the menu and it was prepared very well. The staff was very friendly and very professional would recommend. read more

Great Unique and tasty options. We will be back to try more from the menu. The juices were a fun addition to our meals.

My family & I went to celebrate my son's birthday for lunch and we were disappointed at the experience. The first thing we ordered was simple - water. They don't even have lemons! Two of us ordered falafel and although the sauce was good, the falafel patties were gummy in the middle. The apparent reason was the kitchen doesn't have a fryer, only a griddle. Worst falafel ever. The cole slaw was drenched in vinegar. The salad and burgers were fair but our server Melissa was did offer great service including replacing the slaw for sweet potato fries. The bill with tip was $115 and although she did give my son a birthday dessert, the overall experience was not worthy of a return trip. read more

I ordered delivery and it was absolutely delicious! My taste buds are still singing the hallelujah chorus! Honestly, the Reuben sandwich is world class. I had a side of sweet potato fries. Yummy! The other side I ordered was their Mac and cheese. Holy cheese Batman - it's so cheesy and delicious! My husband had the Reuben and the super slaw side dish. It tastes healthy and like apple cider vinegar. It's good for what it is - a healthy side. Don't sleep on this healthy and delicious restaurant! Highly recommend! read more

Wow! All this time, I knew they had a vegetarian options, but didn't know the breadth of their menu! A true local gem. Three of us for lunch at 12:30 on a chilly day. We sat inside (there is also outside seating) in a cute little restaurant room. Tables were far enough apart to not hear other conversations. We enjoyed the salmon dinner, the meatless meatloaf (oh the apple gravy) and the Santa Fe salad. Serving sizes were large, regardless we licked each dish clean. Our server, Kim was fabulous! Great attitude, good recommendations, attentive and just plain enjoyable. Check this place out! read more

You will not disappointed coming here if you are looking for vegan or healthy food choices! I had ahi tuna bowl and it was so good. It was fresh, delicious, right portions and feels healthy after eat. I remember we ordered dessert too but forget what it was. But yes definitely would like to come back. The only thing is the place a bit small so you can hear people talking, or maybe they could hear our conversation as well. Service was good, it was busy. read more

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I put in an online order for 7 people. The website said to wait until they had manually accepted the order, and after a few minutes it was confirmed and we were given a wait time of 45 mins. Upon arrival, no one acknowledged my presence for several minutes until I happened to see the tiny sign saying "pick up orders here". I was standing there for a while when a woman finally asked what I needed. She then informed me the order was cancelled. I asked by whom and she said "by me. We were really busy at the time." I said I didn't receive a call or email to communicate that, and she just reiterated that she canceled it and gave me a dirty look. No apologies, no solutions. Rude and clearly disinterested in our business. read more

Spicy Thai soup of the day - Yum! But caution: believe the waitress about how HOT it really is!! Chipotle black bean burger - WOW! I mean wow. This is literally THE best BBB I've ever had! OMG. Organic matcha tea - yum! Mild tasting so no need to worry if it'll be too bitter Salmon sandwich - surprisingly this was the first meal I've eaten here that wasn't 5 stars, and only because the salmon was fishy. Thai crispy noodle salad - YES! But then again the salmon dampened the flavor. Swiss burger - the combination of all the fixings was just awesome! Sweet potato fries were good but nothing special - just a bit lacking with firmness. All things considered this continues to be on our short list of most favorite restaurants in all of Venice! 5 stars plus! read more

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== what are we doing is next ?? === review is down below: next section === Cafe Evergreen is our 15th (and I believe final now that my daughter is going back to college) entry in the Quest for great Eggs Benedict / Breakfast. Our quest for the top 3 breakfast spots in the Sarasota, Vamo, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, North Port, Englewood corridor. Eggs Benedict w/Ham, Florentine, or specialty (seafood, veggies, corned beef/hash, or others) and hash browns/potatoes and grits are the sides. We will narrow it down to top 3 in a few weeks and re-visit them and win, place, & show those finalists. (we are getting a bit fatter, I am not sure how many more we can try out) The Breakfast Cottage Eggstraordinary Café BLVD Café Max's Table Willow's Café Toasted Mango Café Anita's Restaurant Blu Island Bistro Word of Mouth The Breakfast House Sun Garden Café Sunnyside Café Rosemary & Thyme Millie's Restaurant The Reserve Retreat Café Evergreen ========================================================== Not open on Sunday, which is great, so we switched our day to Saturday because my daughter's leaving for college at 6 am on Sunday!!!!! LOTS of parking and free (I only have to say this in Sarasota/Siesta key where you pay pay pay) This is a GREAT building and I think one of the oldest in Nokomis. Took a few pictures not food related - check them out. Greeting up front was warm and inviting! I will say it later .....service was top rate and gregarious and friendly from the very start! We wanted and waited at no time on this visit. Our last two restaurants were a DISASTER. So this was soo welcome and pleasing. We got some yuppy/millennial/Gen-x cappuccino and latte because they have a coffee bar/cafe up front so what the heck!! These were very good although my cappuccino with almond milk was VERY VERY sugary sweet. My wife got a latte and she said it was very good. 8/10 I got the classic Eggs Benedict w/ham on a gluten free muffin (glutino or equivalent I believe) and breakfast potatoes. I took TWO pictures of this entrée, why??? Well be cause THESE were perfect poached eggs - picture perfect! The muffin was grilled with a bit of butter and very nicely toasted/crisped on one side. Not soggy. The ham was nothing special and was almost a little pork roll disc. I would have preferred two hunks of the bacon from the BLT down below, or a smoked Canadian real ham on here for something REALLY special!!! The hollandaise sauce was also a very tasty and special sauce. 9/10 The breakfast potatoes were freshly cooked and hot and they were also nicely done. 8/10 My wife got the mushroom and spinach omelet. The spinach was sautéed expertly with not too much oil or wetness, the mushrooms were also fresh and well cooked. You could eat both plain!!! but in the omelet they were a perfect combo. Not sure what happened with the omelet as it looked awesome with no pan or grille scars from excess heat or fast cooking. A perfect looking meal.......but the egg/omelet was dry and sort of crumbly? Maybe no butter in the mix or milk or something. sorta dry. 7/10 My daughter's the wild card and the toughest to please. She went for the Egg BLT (bacon, spinach, tomato) on a thick sliced bread with a side of fruit. Pictures here, this think looked epic and awesome. And I think it could be!! The egg over easy was unfortunately grilled to death on the underside and had the buttery veil of death on the entire bottom and out to the edges - it even cause the egg to cup upwards in the picture. The bottom of the egg was a grease lace brown. My daughter popped the yolk (it was perfectly over easy and flipped at exactly the right time!!) but she threw away the rest of the egg - not good over fried. The thick grain bread, the tomatoes, and the spinach were fresh and excellent and the thick two sliced of bacon were decadent and perfect!! (I would have preferred two hunks of this on my eggs benedict, BTW mentioned above) As mentioned but worth repeating GREAT GREAT service, some awesome dishes that need just a few attentions/efforts, the place is 'cool' and interesting. Great access and parking. Clean clean clean, dishes and silverware all spotless. Check them out for sure!! read more

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Food is delicious, fresh, and healthy. Service is friendly and polite. Atmosphere is clean and welcoming!

Another quick foodie review of one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota- Cafe Evergreen, which has won the award for best vegetarian sandwich...in the world. I don't remember who was voting- ha! And yes, it IS delightful. Here are some favorites- the Evergreen Club, a vegan meatloaf, black bean burrito with vegan Mac n cheese, Santa Fe salad, and amazing GF and vegan desserts that are just the right size! Healthy plant-based eating that is delicious. Worth the splurge when we go out! read more

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Consistently good, healthier fresh food. Love the lamb burger and the salads and falafels. Great juices and smoothies also.

This is the best organic restaurant on the West Coast of Florida that I have found. I was so impressed with the food. It was absolutely delicious. Every single thing I ordered and I ordered a lot because I went in very hungry. I had the salmon Reuben. it was perfection, the sweet potato fries are out of this world, the wrap that was vegan was delicious, and their water is delicious and it's all I really drink besides fruit juices and vegetable juices so I am a water connoisseur and their water was amazing too. My server was a delight. She was so personable kind and had a great smile. It couldn't have been a better experience. I will definitely go back again and again whenever I am in this area Thank you Café Evergreen for being just what I needed. Everybody was so friendly there and really cared about you I think I'll bring my friend there in a few days. There was so much to choose from. You can't possibly get the whole menu in just a few visits but I'm going to try. I'm in the area till the 21st. Bravo having everything organic! read more

Went here on a Saturday for the first time and will definitely be coming again! It was decently busy but the workers (specifically our server Melissa) handled it perfectly and it wasn't too loud or overwhelming. Melissa was absolutely excellent. So sweet (don't think I saw her not smiling once) and knew everything about the menu and was very helpful with our dietary restrictions. Now the food Are you kidding me??? Absolutely delicious. The plating was beautiful and it was so flavorful. One of our guests is vegan and usually has a lot of trouble finding places with decent food or more than a couple dishes she can eat (which usually require heavy modifications) but Cafe Evergreen had her covered. They had so many vegan options and all of them sounded good. She got the vegan meatloaf with cauliflower mash and after trying it myself it might be my new go to and I'm not even vegan. I got the chicken pesto bowl and loved it as well. It has a great ambience and lots of very cute and relaxing outside seating as well The only stressful part was finding parking because of how loved this place seems to be. Highly recommend!! read more

Cafe Evergreen - Chicken Pesto Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

Great healthy food! Had the Evergreen club with cheesy quinoa cakes, pickled beets, carrots, tomato, micro greens and pesto ranch on toasted multigrain bread. Sounds weird but Soooo good! Get extra ranch dressing. This non vegan eater loved it! The mac and cheese was gooey and good too. A kombucha drink with fruit and mint was refreshing and flavorful. If I lived closer I'd be a weekly visitor there. read more

Amazing food, fresh, fairly priced for the food quality and location. I absolutely love their roasted cauliflower. I used to eat it fried until I had Evergreen's version and now I can't even eat anyone else's. And I've tried to replicate it at home, but nope. You just have to try it. Loved having it delivered when i worked in Nokomis by Door Dash and did not mind paying for the delivery charges, because that area, especially during Snowbird Season, is a hot mess and majorly stressful. read more

I was visiting my friend for the day, and she recommended this lunch spot. We got seated quickly. Ambiance is that of a normal lunch spot with nothing too special about it. Our waitress provided incredible service with a smile on her face throughout which I greatly appreciated. The food tasted great! I ordered a Tree Hugger smoothie and the turkey melt with sweet potato fries. However, about an hour after I ate, I had diarrhea which was terrible since I had a 3 hour drive home. I came to the conclusion that it was the smoothie, because I did end up eating the other half of the sandwich when I got home and did not have any issues. Be careful ordering this particular smoothie! Overall, it was a solid 4/5 lunch spot. read more

Cafe Evergreen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

What a gem! Consistently delivering great, healthy food. Prepared with attention to flavor and presentation. Our "go-to" when we're in the area. If you like fresh, flavorful, healthy meals this is your place! Indoor and outdoor seating with attentive staff! read more

The service is exellent and staff is friendly. The menu is so promising. We have eaten there twice with great anticipation but were so disappointed both times. It's like they have absolutely no seasoning in the kitchen. Lamb burgers. salads, soups and even burgers had absolutely no flavor and were so dry. We will not go back and cannot recommend, so disappointing as it is one of the few "non bar" food restaurants. Highly recommend NoKoMos across the street if you want fresh scratch food in a full service bar with no deep fat fryers! read more