Perq is one of a kind. A spot that feels equally as tucked away from the vibrancy of Hillview as it…read moreis easily accessible. The owners are thoughtful, hard working and know their craft and their customer well. The line is always worth the wait -- grab a spot on one of the cozy couches or sit in the sun outdoors (pup approved!) while you wait for your beverage or one of the delicious breakfast items. One of my favorite memories from visiting Perq for many years: I once grabbed a few coffees and pastries to bring to a friend. I accident left a muffin behind. The owner took the time to track me down and send a message over social media letting me know they think I left it behind and they'd hold it for me or I could have a credit towards a future visit. Unreal. If you have visited Perq before you know there was likely a line yet the owners took note of this and took the time to go above and beyond. I'm grateful for this slice of neighborhood caffeine heaven. Congrats on 13 years

After seeing great reviews online, I was so excited to try Perq. I was in Sarasota for the day and…read moremy usual breakfast spot is closed on Mondays. I placed on order online for food ahead of time. I was also going to place an order for coffee online, but their menu and online ordering system is confusing. When I pulled up, I realized parking was going to be an issue. Your only option is street parking in a very busy part of town. They have plenty of spots in the back, but they are reserved for employees only. All but one of the employee spots were available. After circling the block a few times, I was able to park a block away on the street. When I walked in, I mentioned I was picking up food but I also wanted to order a coffee. The man at the counter rudely told me that I had to pick up my food at the counter in the back. When I asked if they had nonfat milk, I was again met with an attitude and he said "we only have local milk and three dairy alternatives." It was very clear that I wasn't being respected because I wasn't a local. Imagine my surprise when a small/medium sized latte, with no syrup, was $9.10. Absolute highway robbery for an average latte. For food, I ordered an avocado toast with shaved egg. I had a much better experience interacting with the woman at the food window. She was incredibly kind, made an effort to talk to me and my food was ready 20 minutes early. It was good and fresh, but I now know that I'm not a fan of the texture of shaved eggs. I'm in Sarasota a few times a year and I will absolutely not be going back.

Nice little spot tucked away off the busy streets. We had never been, and the barista recommended…read morethe pistachio cherry latte. It was absolutely delicious. At first I thought it was a bit expensive, but once I saw the size of the large, it's definitely worth the price. They've got nice lounge chairs inside and outside, which is a great touch.

I have been here several times because I have a friend that enjoys it. Fine…read more As someone that only drinks decaffeinated beverages, I am SICK of being screwed by coffee shops that don't just brew a pot of decafe. This whole Americano pour over is a joke. They charge you twice what they should for a cup of what is usually unpleasant coffee. When you go to a COFFEE shop you shouldn't be thinking "Duncan Donuts and WaWa do better coffee". Well for decafe, Kahwa is a waste of time and money. But so is very coffee shop in Sarasota that doesn't respect decaffeinated coffee drinkers and gouges with these crap pour over beverages. The staff is friendly enough and you can almost always find a seat, be it inside or out. I will still go there once in a while as my friend likes it and deserves to be happy in their coffee choice. I will just continue to drink what they have and deal with it; but it will never be my go to coffee place.

In and out coffee place that sits in a covered parking garage. It's clean with chairs and tables to…read moresit. Bring ur dog too! Shady place to enjoy a coffee and a scone.

I found this cute coffee spot near my hotel and loved their honey cold foam. They have tons of…read moreoutdoor seating under the parking garage. Inside is tiny so not a lot of seating there but outdoor has plenty.

Awesome staff. Coffee is spectacular (cookie butter latte!!) Cute seating area. Can get busy- but…read morealways worth the wait.

We came here around 4pm on a Monday, and there were 3 mini pies left. I got the cinnamon roll…read morecheesecake which was decent. There are also many more options such as other pie slices, which are also much bigger. They aren't cheap though at about $8 a slice. The pecan pie was good, but the blueberry was a little gummy to me. They also have interesting drinks such as matcha. Ceremonial grade and it was smooth, but the matcha latte was a bit watery to me.

The best coffee in Sarasota. They know what they're doing here. Can't get a better Cortado or Flat…read morewhite anywhere else.

Blown away by how friendly and knowledgeable the staff is. Place is nice looks like it was an old…read morebar converted to a coffee bar which is real nice. Outside seating, bar seating and both high and low tops.

I visited Elixir Tea Room on a recent trip to Sarasota, and I highly recommend it. The food was…read moregreat: lots of delicious sandwiches, scones arrived warm which was a nice bonus, and an array of sweet treats. They had a large selection of teas, which were great. The staff was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere and décor is charming, with each room featuring its own unique theme, including an Alice in Wonderland-themed room. I love having afternoon tea and make it a point of seeking out tea rooms when I travel; Elixir Tea Room was a wonderful experience and I would definitely go again when in Sarasota.

First time for high tea at Elixir Tea House. It was great. We had a large group for a bridal shower…read moreand they were very accommodating and welcoming. The table was set beautifully and the food was great. Everything they serve is personal made by them. Finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, and tea, as well as a champagne toast was served.

Coffee is inconsistent. First time I ordered it was good the next time I ordered a half sweet drink…read moreit was very sweet. Food is good. Staff not friendly.

I thought this cafe was cute, the food was also really good as well…read more The chia bowl was yummmy! And my egg and cheese sandwich was fresh and also good. I did wish they had maybe some fresh juice options for the non coffee drinkers not a big deal though. Service was friendly and quick! Will return again ;)

I've visited both locations on Main Street and I think it's important to know that the menu and…read moreavailability of items can differ between the two. The original/older location seems to have a lot more available than the other as one seems heavily focused on muffins while the other has empanadas, and way more bakery variety. My muffin was great as was my chai latte. Service is pretty good at either location especially considering how busy these stores seem to be, but I also wasn't in a rush to get to work with breakfast. Something else to add is that the newer location definitely seems to have more space available inside before you consider the outdoor seating.

I visited both locations, both locations are on Main Street about 3min by car from each other…read more The newer location is modern and very spacious, love the aesthetics, however it seems to have not as much options as the original location. This one had the pistachio croissant roll and it was so delicious and well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. The original location has much more muffins, desserts, empanadas but it's much smaller and can get super crowded. Both had great options. Staff is friendly!

Legendary customer svc The owner , Allen was…read moreSo customer forward and kind to my wife & Me The service & food met And exceeded every Expectation from helping us with parking to providing outstanding food & Svc. Carole & Floyd

3.5 stars from me!…read more Always on the hunt for a solid coffee spot in a city I'm visiting! Obviously this one has great reviews so I was excited to try. The space isn't huge but it's very nicely designed and has cute seating options inside and outside (with outlets built into the wall if you want to stay and work). Always love when shops provide spaces for local artists to showcase/sell their work. I got an Iced Hazelnut Latte with oat milk, an almond croissant, and a bacon, egg and cheese on an English muffin. Coffee was really solid. The almond croissant was tasty, but very much not a traditional French croissant. Breakfast sandwich was fine, but could use some kind of sauce or seasoning with it. Customer service was super nice and attentive! And prices were pretty reasonable too.

Came for a latte coffee but got some pastries (croissant and macaroons) too. It was pretty busy at…read more11:50 on a Monday but found parking at the market across the street. There is plenty of outdoor seating but space is very limited inside. Pro tip: They only have two parking spots so assume you will need to park else where.

Expect to wait 45 mins for a coffee…read more They need to figure out a more efficient system