My party of three decided to give Waffle Monkey a try for breakfast and we were not disappointed…read more This place has great service with a smile, delicious food, yummy drinks and a decent price point. We will definitely visit again when we are in Florida!

It was tempting to order the waffle staple Chicken & Waffles but the one that caught my eye on the…read moresavory waffles list was the Big Breakfast, a waffle with ham & cheese baked in. That sounded good, and it was. While I would have preferred having more ham involved, the waffle was cooked perfectly. Cheese was both inside and sprinkled outside, and being topped with an egg topped off my breakfast. And while I enjoyed my food a customer at another table had a waffle with three peaks of whipped cream. I wanted one of those too. Next time. I liked the place, situated along historic Palm Ave, historic until whatever is getting built along the other side of the road gets finished. They have table service and several tables inside, and they also do takeout. A jungle wall mural and some monkey merch reminds you this is a cool place to be.

I wish I could give them more stars than 5. From the moment we walk up, they are so inviting,…read morehelpful and nice. The menu has the best breakfast options. Our favorite is the seafood eggs Benedict, the gulf shrimp eggs Benedict, islander omelet too. We love the blueberry muffin split and grilled with butter and the fruit is so fresh. You won't be disappointed.

Tracy was our server, we had a really bad experience trying to eat at a café, but got ignored. We…read morewere greeted immediately by a friendly hostess and seated in Tracey's station at a beautiful outdoor patio table. Five star experience from start to finish, great recommendations from the server and all proves to be fantastic. We started with wuevos rancheros, ordered a croissant sandwich with egg cheddar, bacon, avocado, and sprouts, and also a blackened chicken salad. The food is fantastic and it was so good that we ordered a second plate of the rancheros. Thank you for being such a beacon of joy Tracy and thank you for the incredible meal. We will be back anytime we come back to siesta keys. It's off the beaten path, so make sure that you find this hidden gem best meal for sure

Food is fantastic! My favorite menu items are the French Toast & the Belgian Waffle Sandwich!…read more Easy parking on Orange Avenue!

Awful concern or respect Food…read moreService Portions Price Owner does not care about her customers

Food was delicious! Definitely felt like a home cooked meal. Also, staff very friendly and we were…read moreserved quickly!

What a delightful little place! We arrived around 8:30 a.m. and although it was already a bit busy,…read morewe were seated right away. We chose a table on their adorable back patio, which was shaded with umbrellas and kept comfortable with fans throughout the area. They offer daily food and drink specials, along with a large menu packed with plenty of great options. Our food arrived quickly, was served hot, and tasted delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we'll definitely be back!

A Wonderful cheerful waitress who quickly served us with an amazing breakfast! My husband loved the…read morebiscuits and gravy and he's very picky about them being cooked right! A big win! We went back the next morning it was so good!

Kyla was an incredible waitress, recommended stellar food and the service was on point.read more

Beautiful place with a very chill vibe..food was delicious too…read more We sat outside but the ambiance inside looked lovely we will have to come back another time for dinner.

For Mothers Day,I wanted to try something different and booked Cafe on St. Armand's- where Cafe…read moreEurope use to be. The restaurant is very large offering both indoor and outdoor dining. Inside has 3 rooms; bar area, and two dining rooms. Mediterranean tapas inspired menu- we shared some small plates. The grilled octopus, chicken souvlaki, kefta pita( my favorite) and Moroccan hot honey sliders. Everything was delicious and the drinks complimented the entrees. My Spanish gin and tonic was very different (good) and beautifully prepared. My wife had lemon- lavender tequila and Paloma and both were refreshing. Luis was a terrific server who made some recommendations and knew the menus. A worthwhile find that deserves another visit- especially during happy hours.

I will always Stan C'est La Vie in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. This location is always busy so get…read morethere early if you have your eyes on a specific pastry. Actually, just get there early anyway because the pastry items are fresher/better. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I typically skip trying to park next to it and just go to the garage and walk over. The service is more attentive than a typical French cafe overseas but not as on top of you as a typical place in the US. You can definitely order at the counter in French if you want to and I've had a waiter there flip between English, French, Spanish, and another language (maybe Romanian?) in one order. The sandwiches I've had were all lovely, and had a little side salad that could benefit from a better dressing (they serve an okay vinaigrette though). I've yet to encounter a single bad pastry - the elcairs, mousse cakes, and flaky pastries like chausson pommes are on par with the typical boulangerie/pattisserie in France and don't make me think US adaptation at all. Prices are reasonable.

If you want to be transported straight to a sidewalk café in Paris without leaving Sarasota, C'est…read moreLa Vie is the place. It's a small, quaint spot with an amazing atmosphere, but definitely be prepared to wait if you're coming for brunch it's very popular for a reason! The wait was absolutely worth it, though. I started with a cappuccino, and it was perfection rich, smooth, and exactly what you need to wake up. For food, the savory crepe was outstanding. It had that perfect authentic texture slightly crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. I also tried the cauliflower soup, which was a surprising highlight. It was incredibly creamy and flavorful honestly, one of the best soups I've had in a long time. Highly recommend this gem if you're in the area!

We go here almost every time we visit Sarasota, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh,…read moregood quality, healthy, flavorful and well cooked. This time, we had the shakshuka and the kale salad. We also had a warm Immune Booster Elixir. It was busy but service was still timely. And the atmosphere is hustling and bustling - we sat near the door.

Phenomenal for people who have to be gluten free and for those who don't!! They have gluten free…read morebread for sandwiches etc, pancakes and dessert which I highly recommend. I had a turkey pesto sandwich for lunch one day and a tiramisu pancake for breakfast the next day and I have to be gluten free. My husband doesn't have to be gluten free and ordered the regular options and really enjoyed his food as well! My husband has the Italian Benedict and a mountain berry muffin the first day and the second day had an omelette and blueberry muffin. The decor was very cute and inviting