Service for a 1/2 empty restaurant was extremely slow service pretty much non existent to say the…read moreleast basically forgot about us , the salmon Benedict was decent but my spinach and feta was loaded with spinach but very little feta which was a bit disappointing Dinning room was nice with a very quiet ambiance

We went here for breakfast and had the Belgian waffle with fresh fruit and the Southwest Eggs…read moreBenedict. Both were very tasty. Food arrived quickly and our server was very nice. They have indoor seating as well as a few tables outside.

My family eats here often, we love the healthy breakfast choices and the bakery is awesome! Sarah,…read moreone of their waitress always pleasantly friendly and on top of her waitress skills, kiddos to her!

Katie was great and very helpful with the recommendations. Food was delish and restaurant is just…read moreadorable!!! Will def eat here again when visiting Sarasota.

Sarah. H was a fantastic server she was polite quick and caring for any needs we had 10/10…read morerecommend the breakfast company and to get sara. H as a server

Rose was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Food is GREAT and we will be back!!!!read more

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.

Not sure why this airport restaurant has bad reviews -…read more Food is great, especially shareables. Ambience is chill - love the warm lighting and the fact the music isn't too loud to chat. My man got an old fashioned (not on the menu) and it was legit. Yes, prices are inflated, like at all airports - but it's good. Service solid - sitting at the bar does that. Excellent way to spend a 3-hour flight delay, really. Even the Wahlburgers nearby closed by 8pm, so super glad we sat at Mattison's.

Flying out this morning, had a few minutes to spare and stopped in for breakfast. Food was…read moredelicious! Their cheese scallion potatoes were awesome! I don't know if I'd call them hashbrowns or not, but soooo much better than home fries like most places in airports have. Shelby was great to have for a server this morning, she was friendly, energetic and pleasant to be around. The setting is your typical airport bar/restaurant stop, but was a quick in and out for me too. Next time I'm through SRQ I'll be sure to grab breakfast here again!!

Pretty cool breakfast place. It has very interesting tiki bar vibe, at least outside. We had to…read morewait 10-15 min to eh seated. We had a toddler with us and they provided like a small toy container so he can play. The menu is pretty large, definitely a lot of dishes to choose from. I had egg Benedict with turkey bacon- Florentine. It was pretty good. My husband had Harry's hearty breakfast. It was very tasty, definitely recommend. Outdoor seating was pretty cool and unique with lots of shade. Service was super friendly.

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!

Before embarking on a shopping expedition, we fortified ourselves at Sage. Locals all know it and…read moregreet one another as they sit down. We opted for counter service. Ashley was welcoming and took our orders. Being a creature of habit, I ordered a spinach, feta and tomato omelette. My wife chose the Mediterranean skillet breakfast; both with hash browns and a biscuit. We both polished off our meals and loved the seasoned potatoes. Fortified, mission accomplished.

Good service, nice breakfast and lunch menu with vegetarian options…read more I have never had a sage biscuit before. They are very good

One best locals restaurants in Sarasota,Fl family friendly very organized great food good customer…read moreif you and family are visiting Florida have a experience of a lifetime at The GLOSSIE RIVER

Nice little diner style restaurant. Sit yourself once in, welcoming staff. I had the chicken fried…read moresteak with gravy on the side, hash browns and over easy eggs. I always get my gravy on the side, due to all gravies are not the best , this gravy was a smack your momma gravy. I kept a star back, which should be a half due to getting hash browns instead of the grits I ordered but with that said, all in all a good choice. Price fantastic

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

I came here for breakfast with my son, on our way home from a weekend in Sarasota. My son ate…read morehere yesterday as he is a vegetarian and they have alot of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options. Im glad he brought me back here with him today. I had the most delicious breakfast. Everything on my plate was perfectly prepared. I had the traditional breakfast which was 2 eggs, bacon, potatoes (or side salad) and toast. I swapped the toast for a croissant and had the eggs scrambled with Swiss. The eggs were out of this world....super light and fluffy. The potatoes were crispy outside, soft inside and the bacon on the crisp side, but not too much. The way i prefer. The while meal was absolute perfection. I live Sarasota and go every year so I would certainly go back. The assortment of pastries and quiches looked amazing. If we didn't have a 3.5 hour drive ahead I would have brought an assortment back. Our waiter, Bryan, was lovely. He was very personable and our order was brought out exactly as ordered. My son had a veggie burger on a roll with lettuce and a yellow tomato slice with a side of fries. He enjoyed it very much and actually said he was full (he is never full). The cafe is open 7-2 for breakfast and brunch and it is adorable. Nice assortment of coffee and tea as well. Make a point of stopping in if you're in the area. You will not regret it

Y'all I'm from NYC, and when I say I took a bite of this and was mentally transported back I tell…read moreno lies. Never thought a pizza slice would get me so emotional. Five stars for the pizza alone I gotta go over there and try the other stuff too. A coworker got pizzas from here and they hooked him up real good. Excellent service.

When I saw this up the road from where we were staying for the evening, I figured this would be…read moreharmless enough. It took a bit to get here tho as it's kinda hidden off a vary busy road. Anyway, once we got in we found two seats at the bar. It's extremely rustic looking in there. It looks like a cross between a biker bar and a slice joint you'd find somewhere in Jersey. The main character in the place was sitting at the bar, saying to sit anyplace. He kinda looked like Yosemite Sam without the hat; at least he wore gloves! We began with fried calamari, and as I could see into the kitchen from my vantage point at the bar...Yosemite Sam heated the side of marinara in the microwave. Warm or cold, it was bland as anything, as tho they opened a can of tomato sauce and dumped it into a pot with no other seasoning...Blech! Calamari itself was passable: a bit heavy on the breading but not overfried...tender enough. Since it's Lent as I write this, we wound up deciding on a 16" cheese pie. They also have white pie and Margherita for all the lettuce heads...however as I look about, I think basic would be better. They claim on their menu that the pizza is the "best pizza south of Jersey." Atmosphere on here, meantime, is VERY informal. People just cane and went to and from the bar to ask for this, that and the other even tho there's a waitress and the barkeep in the joint. Speaking of the latter, I had to ask for silverware when the calamari showed up...sigh. That should be automatic. Meanwhile one of the other guys just sitting at the bar picked up all the dirty dishes at a table behind him, from which a couple had just left a few minutes earlier. As more people came along, they interacted with most of the staff like they were all family or members of some social club. Definitely. "have not" membership rather than a "have" one. Meantime, onto the pizza: I asked for it well done, but not burnt...a lotta places in FL undercook their pies. I'm glad I did, because our pie was a bit less than well done; had kind of a light bake. Crust was neutral in flavor with a fairly firm chew; no sweet aftertaste from it or the sauce. Anyway: pie had a decent sauce to cheese ratio, and the cheese itself was quite good. Little flecks of oregano on top is a nice touch that reminds me of a good NYC pie. They also sell pie by the slice if you can't or don't care to order a whole one. It's got a full bar too, but this ain't the kinda place I'd really wanna have a cocktail. Four beers on tap and a few more bottled ones also. Meh...One last note about when the pie came out. Our dear barkeep handed the metal tray directly to me rather than placing it on a pedestal or what have you, like a good pizza joint will do. That's the last straw that persuaded me to render three stars rather than four. The whole thing came to $34 plus tip and I only had Diet Pepsi, and my dear Queen Bee only had tap water. They add 3% for credit card use too, so that didn't help. Would we return? Probably not, even if we were to return to this area.