I really enjoyed stopping by this spot. It was such a relaxed vibe. Great music and nice people. I was able to knock my work out and get some sun while I waiting to check in somewhere nearby after I got in from the airport. The chia seed bowl was delicious! Perfect place to knock out some work and get a quick bite. read more

Project Coffee - Dragonfruit chia bowl + Apple lemon ginger cold pressed juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Review for both locations. Service was amazing. Friendly staff as usual. Ambiance always cool. Coffee quality always great! As a vegan it was our family's favorite coffee, pastry, and breakfast stop. Lowering stars to get management's attention. We are deeply sad that the recipes have been altered. We would drive here once a week and live about 35 minutes away. The passion fruit chia pudding has been changed and no longer good. I ordered a pastry and was excited to eat, a few minutes in my stomach started to hurt. It had eggs and dairy. We need og, project coffee back. I feel menu items have been altered to lower quality and cost. Not happy, and unfortunately won't be coming as often anymore. It doesn't taste very thought out like it did before. Side note - You guys have quality matcha without added sugar. Putting it into a plastic ketchup bottle to squirt out takes away the quality and intentionality of the beverage. I know y'all are really busy but would be willing to pay a little extra for the time to make it on the spot with wood. Last note from the peanut gallery - the employees are angels, get them some fans and ac. Feel so bad when I see them overheated. We support vegan businesses. read more

NO LONGER VEGAN ...and just not as good as it used to be, overall. It's not just that they serve eggs, now. They changed all of our favorite menu items to non-Vegan with no vegan option available. What a shame. Project was our favorite. Now there's no reason to come back. read more

Stopped in for a quick coffee before the beach. This place did not disappoint. Nice service and fast. Tried Matcha for the first time and got the strawberry flavored absolutely delicious. Friends I was with got a few other copies. All were great and the food was tasty and fresh. Will be back when in the area! read more

Project Coffee - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service was friendly, fast and efficient. The space itself was very fun and simple but welcoming. Everyone liked the coffees they tried but I personally felt that the strawberry matcha stole the show for me!!! It was just sweet enough from the strawberry sauce but you could still taste the matcha distinctly. Highly recommend for sure! read more

Project Coffee - The strawberry matcha was really good!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We went to their 5th St. location on the morning of New Years Eve and there was a line out of the door. Upon receiving my matcha and my breakfast sandwich, I completely understand the line. Everything was delicious. Our entire group was satisfied with our orders. I ordered a strawberry iced matcha latte and the standby sandwich with the caramelized onions. The matcha was perfect on creaminess and sweetness. It wasn't too sweet and almost reminded me of the nostalgic strawberry nesquik milk. It's served with oat milk and it was tasty. The fluffy eggs with chives on the brioche bun with caramelized onions was the best combination and now it's inspired me to make fluffy eggs with chives on the breakfast sandwiches I make at home. The sauces it came with were also very delicious. Not sure what they were, but I think they both pair perfectly with the sandwich. The ambiance was nice and welcoming with the disco ball and the greenery as well as the indoor and outdoor seating. It was also nice to have two bathrooms rather than one. This was a very cozy and welcoming spot for our morning brunch to prepare for the night ahead! read more

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Was on vacay and so happy to have found this little gem! I love a good coffee shop and bonus points if they serve food! This place had it all, nice vibes, chill atmosphere, friendly service, merch and coffee beans which I always need. Lots of seating inside with a few outside options as well. Their brunch menu was out of a few items so it was limited but everyone was satisfied with what they ordered. I would definitely return when in the area again. read more

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Visited my hometown again and one of my first stops was this cafe. So apparently they had just recently stopped being all vegan. They used to have an amazing vegan egg and cheese on a biscuit. Now the egg and cheese sandwiches are vegetarian and the only savory vegan option is avocado toast. From having several fun savory sandwich options to just an avocado toast is such a bummer. I also wish for a diner mug instead of a latte cup for drip coffee (cools off faster because the larger surface area and no little top of latte foam). But maybe that's just me. Whatever, just bummed on the change. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Customer service is always great. Food is always fresh and taste. Amazing coffee is out of the world amazing. The Matcha is really good. Definitely would recommend them. I love their bathroom always clean. read more

Such a cool coffee shop! I tried the Strawberry Matcha and it had such a great Matcha flavor and the strawberry didn't taste like fake syrup, tasted like real fresh strawberries. Staff was nice and whole atmosphere is a cool place to hangout at. They have food options as well. read more

Project Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Really cool coffee shop. vibes were excellent. Beautiful space and plenty of places to sit. Espresso was tasty and strong for $4 (before tip). Came on a Sunday and parking was easy to find in front of the coffee shop. Sunday free parking. read more

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NO LONGER VEGAN No announcement, no sign on door, nothing just no vegan options but avocado toast. What a shame. Drove from tampa, wish they reimburse my gas. Damn. read more

Nehhh! Very limited options. No milk No half and half and coffee was average. I had better coffee at a Harlem Bodega in NYC. Very disappointing $3+ coffee down the drain. read more

Project Coffee - Weak coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

First time here yesterday and it was SO delicious we came back today. Yesterday we got the matcha latte, vanilla latte & the most scrumptious açaí bowl. Today we got the same lattes, another açaí, as well as the cinnamon bun and banana choc bread, so yum :) read more

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Project is without-a-doubt my go-to coffee shop in SRQ. Both locations, Pineapple st. and Rosemary District, are consistent in their laid-back vibes, inviting baristas, and delicious menu items. Even with each of their items being 100% vegan, everything is absolutely amazing. Their hot drinks and iced coffees are robust and creamy, but my favorite beverage is the ube matcha latte, easily one of the most visually appealing drinks you'll ever find (pictured). When it comes to food, the cinnamon bun is heavenly, and the smash sandwich (exclusive to the Rosemary District location) is flavorful and extremely filling. FYI the Pineapple st. location definitely has seating, but with its much larger size, the Rosemary District location is much more roomy. read more

Project Coffee - Ube matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I fall asleep and dream about this chia pudding bowl!!!! The fresh fruit, coconut topping and delicious pink chia pudding hit the spot every time!! A Sarasota staple!! The matcha, coffee and everything else is also delish! read more

Project Coffee - Chia pudding bowl, French toast and strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Very disappointed they are no longer vegan. won't be coming here anymore as someone w a dairy allergy i won't be taking that risk

Absolutely obsessed with this place. The whole aesthetic of the cafe was stunning and so fresh. Very Instagramable decor and vibe. Staff was nice and helpful with ordering. Wish they had menus in line or a QR code outside while you wait in line. Was frustrated that I had to make a choice so fast because they only had menus at cash register and not posted anywhere else to see. Thankfully everything on the menu was so yummy. Was shocked it's all vegan. I am vegetarian and used to vegan meals but this exceeded my expectations. Wish I would have got the hash brown sandwich and add the tomato jam that was on the sandwich I got. Food came out pretty fast too. Wish we had this place in Orlando. read more

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Was ok last we went not so good. Food was just ok. Coffee not like before. Was a bit watery and my partners was way too hot and watery. read more

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I found this place because it was a couple of blocks from where we had a work conference and had my morning hot Matcha latte. I learned that they were 100% vegan and plant based so also ordered a piece of pumpkin bread to take with me. While it is not pictured, it is tasty. I had such a great time and enjoyed my Matcha that I returned at the end of the day and tried the Ube Matcha. While it was a tad bit sweeter than I would've liked I appreciated the Matcha and Ube combo and would highly recommend you check this out if you happen to find yourself in Sarasota. read more

Project Coffee - Iced Ube Matcha (made with Oat Milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Easily best coffee in Sarasota area. I'm extremely picky when it comes to coffee. Their ratios are great, house made syrups, espresso comes through nicely in the latte. Would definitely go back! You can see the vanilla bean in the bottom of the drink which is a green flag. Plus the breakfast burrito was delicious and huge. read more

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Used to have great Vegan options/ then they stopped making their biscuits bc they were too labor intensive/ now whole establishment has changed for the worse. Won't be going here again- read more

Too busy, not enough staff. After standing at the counter for minutes trying to get someone's attention, come to find out, they had forgot my order...a simple Americano coffee. read more

My partner and his kids are vegan and have been going to Project since they opened. It was a comfort spot. The food was fully vegan and beautifully presented and delicious. What a rare gem for them! We were in a hurry yesterday and ordered a burrito to-go. His kid ending up eating half of the burrito - noticing it was slightly different but just confused - before figuring out that it wasn't vegan anymore. The name of the item is the same. Project did nothing to alert vegans that their items are no longer vegan. So their consistent vegan (or dairy/egg allergic) customers are being blindsided by the change. The switch was handled without any care for their existing client base. It was irresponsible and unethical, trying to make their switch as quietly as possible. I know a lot of people are really sad about it. read more

I've been coming to Project Coffee for years and always loved how easy it was to find great vegan options. I want to be clear that I do not mind them adding non vegan items to the menu. What was frustrating was how this change was handled. I found out while ordering that most of the vegan options, especially savory ones, are gone. There was no communication ahead of time, nothing on the menu or website, so it came as a surprise in the moment. If they had kept the ability to make items vegan like before, this would not have been an issue at all. Instead, it feels like a major shift that longtime customers were not prepared for. Really disappointing and honestly a big managerial miss. read more

Project has been my go to for years. As a vegetarian with a dairy ALLERGY I loved having so many options and being able to order anything on the menu. Every single item used to be plant based. I was blindsided the other day when I went in and realized the menu mentioned egg instead of the egg substitute they have always historically used. (Which is fine to have as an option as desired.) I asked to confirm the egg had no dairy in it and was told it was a pre-scrambled mixture with heavy cream and the eggs could not be made without it. So not only did they get rid of the vegan option- they added an option which could not even be modified for a dairy allergy. I asked if there was a way to just make one egg and was told no. It it's totally fair to offer scrambled eggs with dairy, but I really wish they kept the option to substitute with the vegan option or at least have it made dairy-free. The biggest problem is that Project for years has promoted being dairy free. This change came with no announcement. It is irresponsible to do that to a steady customer base who has been relying on the integrity of their ingredients for years. I know many people who ordered their "regulars" without knowing it would have dairy in it. Utterly disappointing. Menu changes and evolution are natural, but the approach here was irresponsible and unacceptable. Going from a fully vegan establishment to a mostly non-vegan one should warrant some notice. read more

FOOD GOT WORSE COFFEE GOT BETTER My girlfriend and I have been coming for three years, and we were very disappointed to find the food menu changed. Notably, the chia bowl and the burrito are not as good as before. The burrito went from fresh tasting with delicious greens, to Taco Bell crunch wrap. The chia bowl similarly now just tastes like a PBJ. Very upsetting. However, they're using real milk with the coffee now which is a huge upgrade. read more

100% vegan. 100% delicious. of course i found project coffee on the last day of our trip. if id known this gem existed sooner, i would have been there daily. it doesn't seem to be well advertised that project coffee is all vegan - maybe as to not scare off the non-vegans. but if you look at the tiny print at the bottom of the menu, you can see the glorious "100% vegan"text. i recommend the cheesy egg biscuit with a side of the spicy maple syrup. it comes with sriracha but i hijacked my partner's syrup and it added another dimension to the sandwich. the sweetness of the syrup paired perfectly with the buttery flakey biscuit and the cheesy chive filled eggs. the tropical chia bowl was a refreshing way to end our meal. the coconut drizzle on top was the star of the show. i'd order extra drizzle it was seriously so good. i was also amazed at all the pasty options and how delicious/beautiful they looked. i had a hard time choosing so I got 3 of them. 2 of which i carried around the airport all day. i'm not a fan of lemon desserts but the stuffed lemon sugar cookie was the best - the cookie was soft and buttery and the buttercream melted in my mouth. the matcha pistachio cube cake and the carrot cake mini loaf had a rough trip home but they were still delicious. cute vibe, nice staff, i wish we would have found project coffee sooner. read more

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Cool ambiance! Dope playlist- as a New Yorker it had an awesome vibe in here and the people were dope ! Everyone had a dope style as well! I had a dirty chai latte with oatmilk and it was good! The avocado toast looked really good! I'll come for it next time ! read more

Project Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Used to be 100% vegan. Abandoned their values for no apparent reason and won't tell customers unless asked--a nightmare for those with restrictions or allergies. No longer a pillar in the Sarasota food scene, just a generic cafe. Would not recommend. read more

No longer vegan, only a few options left on the menu. The change was done so suddenly & quietly too, which is what fully lost my trust and interest in this place. Service as always meh and was rarely any seating inside, so not a huge loss, but definitely disappointing. read more

Visited a handful of times the past 8 months whenever I'm in the area for work and it's a really nice and bright place to work or catch up with a friend. The big windows are what draws me to this place when I'm trying to focus or just want to stare into space lol. Now the coffee. From the outside (maybe this has changed) it does not look like a coffee shop unless you looked it up or awkwardly stared into the windows. When you enter, the menus aren't posted anywhere but there are booklets of them near the register. Almost every-time I've entered here, I've gotten pretty meh customer service. There is one employee there with curly hair who is always friendly and welcomes with a smile, but in my experience, the rest of the staff seem a bit cold but not rude. The vibe also feels a bit snooty. One thing I wish they made clear is that they don't have any other milk options besides oat. It's not really advertised and you only find out when you order. Other than that they have great matcha! I've had their avocado toasts and it was just okay. read more

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Not vegan anymore. No posts online, no signs, no warning on their website. They just left the poor baristas to break the news to customers at the register AFTER ordering. I over heard the excuse "the owner got bored" and "it was too expensive" but it seems like just a cash grab, so sad to lose a great food and coffee spot I've been loyal to for five years. I have a dairy and egg allergy and it was very upsetting to lose one of my only safe food spaces close to me. read more

The strawberry matcha and two-handed sandwich were AMAZING! Highly recommend. Parking was also easy to find. read more

Project Coffee - Strawberry matcha and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Been to both locations, this coffee is fantastic. We had the vanilla lattes iced and also hot, both were made well. They roast their beans and you can also buy them by the bag. Mexico roast is excellent. The food is also very good- try the breakfast burrito. read more

Amazing strawberry matcha! And the vibes are very cute. I tried my sister's egg sandwhich, and it was very flavorful; I'd for sure order it next time. The only thing is it's a bit expensive (the omelette alone was $16), but otherwise, I'd come back read more

Project Coffee - Strawberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A cafe I willingly drive out of my way to go to! Project Coffee has been an all-time favorite of mine since moving to Florida, and I recommend both locations to anyone interested in finding a new staple to their daily routine. No matter what you order, whether it's coffee, teas or food, everything I have received has been made to perfection. I'm a huge fan of their chia bowl and strawberry matcha. There's something for everyone on their menu, and because they're a vegan facility, they cater to my allergies! read more

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YES YES YES this place is amazing! Excellent matcha and the most delicious Acai bowl!

I had no idea this place was here! It was a wonderful find. It's typically a bit hard for me to dish out five stars when I go somewhere for just coffee but let me tell you why it was easy to do so for this place. 1-Super friendly employee took my order. This seems basic I know, but it's not always the case anymore. Friendliness, being normal and nice, and a smile goes a long way in my book. 2- I was asked if my order was to go or not. And yay for that because I got to enjoy my yummy vanilla latte in a real mug! Again, pretty basic sounding but I'm kind of a snob about what I drink my beverages out of and plastic to-go cups are not a preferred choice at all. Plus, how great for the environment to use a reusable mug right! 3- It was a great latte. I'll be coming back again for sure when I'm in the area! read more

My friends got coffee/chai and they said it was good. However, they do not have regular milk ONLY oat milk. I feel like a coffee shop should have regular milk. read more