Best place we found for breakfast in the 4 months we were in SRQ…read more The menu is full of so many different combinations of deliciousness. The staff is a real team effort and so pleasant! GO GO GO great way to start your day. Lunch also looked incredible but didn't have a chance to go.

Here is a review that captures that classic, deeply disappointing diner experience…read more Avoid This Place Like the Plague Rating: (1/5) I don't usually write reviews, but I feel a moral obligation to warn anyone thinking about getting breakfast here. If you're looking for a good start to your day, keep driving. The Food: I'm pretty sure my breakfast combo was cooked in oil that hasn't been changed since the turn of the century. The hashbrowns weren't crispy--they were just a heavy, grey sponge dripping with lukewarm grease and dark burnt. I ordered bacon, but what I got looked and tasted like carbonized wood chips, when I asked for crispy bacon, it was rubbery. The Eggs: Supposed to be cheese omelette with mushrooms, but they managed to be simultaneously rubbery on the edges and swimming in a puddle of mystery oil. Burnt toast, burnt English muffin. Everything felt heavy, oily, and completely un-editable. Save your stomach and your money. There are a million breakfast joints out there--don't risk it on this grease trap.

Fantastic service- breakfast was excellent! Perfect spot for…read moremorning and lunch Plenty of parking

We came in hungry and definitely left full. I ordered the pancakes with ham and scrambled eggs, and…read morethe two pancakes were massive. Think thick, fluffy, and more than enough to satisfy. One thing I really appreciated was that they leave a full bottle of syrup on the table, so you don't have to deal with those tiny bottles every time you want more. The coffee was hot and fresh, just what you want with a big breakfast. The place was busy when we arrived, but the manager stepped in right away to take our order, which kept things moving. Once things slowed down, our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambience is clean, bright, and comfortable, with plenty of booth seating. So if you're craving a solid, filling breakfast, this is definitely a spot worth putting into your GPS.

Amazing service and even better food and drink. Best hidden…read moregem in siesta key. Traditional French food, drink, and music.

One of the worst customer service experiences I have had, and I would absolutely NOT recommend this…read moreplace. I stopped in needing to use the restroom and was completely willing to make a purchase. The gentleman behind the counter told me that I needed to spend more than $8 in order to be served and use the restroom. No problem--I agreed and attempted to purchase more than $8 worth of cookies directly from THEIR bakery counter. Then, unbelievably, he STILL refused to serve me and suddenly told me that I had to order food. So which is it? Spend more than $8, or order a meal? You cannot tell a customer exactly what they need to do, have them agree to do it, and then change the rules and refuse to serve them anyway. The entire situation was absurd. I wasn't asking for anything for free. I was standing at the counter, money in hand, ready to spend more than the amount I was specifically told was required. I simply wanted to purchase cookies that THEY had displayed for sale. Apparently, even being a willing, paying customer wasn't enough. The way this was handled was dismissive, unwelcoming, unnecessarily difficult, and completely lacking in basic customer service. A simple transaction that should have taken two minutes turned into such an unpleasant experience that I walked out without spending a dime. If this is how customers are treated, I have absolutely no interest in ever returning. There are far too many bakeries and cafés that actually appreciate their customers to waste your time, money, or patience here. I would strongly recommend SKIPPING THIS PLACE and going somewhere else. A business can have great products, but if customers are made to feel unwelcome when they're literally trying to give you their money, none of that matters. They didn't just lose an $8 purchase--they guaranteed that I will never spend a dollar here in the future. I will never return, and based on the way I was treated, I would NEVER recommend this establishment to anyone.

The Clever Cup is my new go-to spot to start the morning. The environment is so cozy and inviting,…read morewith plenty of space to sit and get work done, and the wifi is fast and reliable, which is a huge plus if you're working remotely. The espresso here is fantastic, seriously well made. My wife got the blueberry maple latte and loved it (fruit in my coffee isn't really my thing, but she couldn't stop raving about it). We also split a bagel sandwich, and wow, it did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients, perfectly toasted, just really delicious. Oh... and they freeze their drip coffee into ice cubes and then use them for your iced coffee.. wow. On top of all that, the service was great, warm and friendly without being intrusive. This place has such a pleasant vibe. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great cup of coffee and a comfortable spot to settle in for a while!

Cute little shop that's walkable distance from many houses. I got the nutty Irishman. If you're a…read morefan of hazelnut, you'll love this. Avocado on bagel 8/10: They use the avocado cups from Costco but it's still really good. Would've preferred fresh avocado Nutty Irishman w/ oatmilk 8/10: Wish there was more of a coffee flavor. However, delicious taste! Did not taste watered down. Cashier let us know they were out of to go boxes for the food. Very transparent! We ended up having her wrap it up in aluminum which was fine.

The staff here is very friendly and welcoming. They were quick to attend to us. My husband and I…read moreordered the Turkey Protein Wrap and honestly, I wasn't expecting a ton of flavor since it was listed under the "healthy" options. I was pleasantly surprised, it was absolutely delicious! The wrap was packed with flavor and exceeded my expectations. I chose the home fries as my side, and they were the only letdown. When I think of home fries, I expect them to be seasoned and roasted with a crispy exterior. These were simply chopped potatoes that had been fried with virtually no seasoning, so they fell a bit flat. That said, I would absolutely come back just for the Turkey Protein Wrap. It was that good.

We always enjoy the food at toasted Mango and like visiting during the week when it's a little less…read morebusy. We love the mango butter and omelets. They seem to wait on tables as a group so no one really checks in during breakfast. One person seats you and gets drinks, one person takes your order and another person delivers food with the check... but no one typically checks if you need drinks, condiments, etc. we didn't have any refills on today's visit and the table next to us I guess didn't drop off the check with food so they waited 30'minutes before going up to the bar and finding someone to hunt down a check.

Still our favorite breakfast spot in Sarasota. Always a wait because it's that good…read more I got my usual stuffed apricot French toast with a side of home fries. The BOMB! My wife copied me an our granddaughter ordered an egg sandwich.

I love this local family-owned restaurant! The breakfasts are solid and so is the service. On my…read morerecent visits I've had stellar service by Renee and the food had been excellent. I enjoy the omelettes and the breakfast potatoes. The decor is home-y and a bit whimsical and adds to the nice ambiance of the place. It does a great business and for great reason. They offer fresh baked goods and daily specials. There is plenty of parking available and some seating to wait at if there's a wait when you arrive. Thanks, Millie's! I will continue to patronize this excellent breakfast and lunch spot.

We have a quick lunch at Dutch Valley while in South Sarasota. This place has been here for longer…read morethan 50 years+. This diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at a very reasonable price. There is plenty of parking space and the staff is friendly. We ordered a pastrami sandwich and a corned beef Rueben with Cole slaw. The Cole slaw is crunchy and freshly made! The pastrami on rye is fine and the Rueben with its sliced corned beef, tangy sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese with Thousand Island Dressing just hit the spot. The ambiance is simple and comfy. We'll be back again if we are in the neighborhood!

If you want really home cooked meals you must give Dutch Valley a try. My wife and I were out…read morerunning errands and went here for lunch 5/25/26.we've been here before but not for a while. We both enjoyed our food and the service was great. Two lunches for less than $40.00 both meals were delicious, just like mom used to make. Mikey says try it you'll like it!!!

Stopped in here for breakfast after reading so many positive Yelp reviews. I am adding one more…read more I bellied up to the breakfast bar and ordered a chi tea latte. It was very good-hot with a shake of cinnamon on a good froth. I went with the special homemade corned beef hash with potatoes and two eggs on top. Served with marbled rye toast. At $18.95, it was a lotta food and made right. No canned ingredients. Great spot to have breakfast- a steady crowd was proof of that.

Everyone in Sarasota is friendly ! Ambiance was a quiet noise. Terri's famous cinnamon roll was…read more100% worth it. If you're only get one food item, this is it + a black coffee. Best way to start your day Terri's famous cinnamon roll 10/10: Sweet but not sickly sweet. I was licking up the icing when I had finished because it was that good. There was some cheesecake flavor component to it. Griddle flight- strawberry Nutella, Boston crème, butternut pecan 7/10: Strawberry Nutella is a classic that you can't go wrong with. Boston crème was okay. The vanilla custard on top was delicious. Butter pecan was easily my favorite! Great texture with the nuts.

This place is such a gem, very unassuming, but the food is superb. All homemade French food better…read morethan other restaurants in town, but has the family feel to it. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. It's not very big, but there is indoor and outdoor eating, I would highly recommend this restaurant.

I always like to try out local French bakery when I am in the area because I love real crossiants!…read moreIt brought me to Merci cafe today when I am visiting Sarasota. The classic (plain) crossiant I had was not bad, it was crispy, but the texture was lacking layers. It didn't give me the wow factor, I had better ones at other French bakery. I also ordered a almon croissant, the stuffing inside the crossiant was just too sweet, not to my like. Hubby liked his omelet croissant, the portion of salad is bigger than what he had at other French bakery. He also had the specialty cafe, mushallow latte, cold, he liked it. We were given a warm greeting when we walked in. We had our dog with us in a stroller, we were going to sit in the outdoor seating area, but they welcomed us to sit inside. That's nice of them. I would come back next time to try out other dish than crossiant. Benedict crossiant looks yummy

Oh, my Italian roots are tingling, and so are my memories! This place brings me back to my…read moregrandmother and my childhood. The glorious scent just walking in, then the cases of rows and rows of delightful Italian homemade pastries, cookies, pies, and refrigerated meals as well. If you've never been, what are you waiting for? If you're not Italian, what are you waiting for? Get in here and have your taste buds ignited with pure delight! The ladies who serve you are as delightful as the delicacies they box up for you. There are also two tables out front if you can't wait till you get home to dig into your treats. Ciao!

As part of a walking tour of the Gulfgate area in South Sarasota we began here(trouble in a good…read moreway). This Italian bakery reminds me of Mike's pastry and Modern Bakery in Boston's North End. Incredible array of baked goods that are mouth watering. I tried a pizza strip and was hooked- bought many more plus muffins and cake slices. Service was with a smile and I Will return! A MUST stop