We stopped into The Toasted Yolk Cafe after an early morning flight. I ordered the Garden Breakfast Bowl. It included kale, quinoa, bulgur wheat, brown rice, cherry tomatoes, onions, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, and avocado with a lemon za'atar vinaigrette. The broccoli and spinach were practically nonexistent in my bowl! The portion was surprisingly small for the price. The food was mediocre at best and reminded me of something you would get from a chain or fast food restaurant. While our waitress was friendly and the restaurant was bright and clean, the meal itself was disappointing. I would not return. read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We have lived in the Sarasota area for almost 10 years and for some reason, had never noticed or heard of this place. A friend told us, so yesterday we went at 1pm. What a great surprise. Great parking. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Comfortable, large booths. I was happy to find I could order breakfast all day. Zach was our server. He was terrific. Anthony the manager came over to say "hi" and thanked us for coming. The coffee is Peet's and excellent. My breakfast was perfect, especially my poached eggs, not too firm and not too runny. Overall, I'd say we found a great place for breakfast/lunch. Easy to get to. Great service. Excellent food. Thanks Anthony and Zach. We'll be back. read more

We wandered into Toasted Yolk after a morning dog walk and ended up having one of the sweetest brunch experiences. They immediately brought out dog treats for our pup (and yes, they even have a full doggy menu). Note to self: next time, don't feed him beforehand. We sat outside on the patio, which was relaxing and super pet friendly. I ordered the fried chicken with gravy Arnold and it was delicious in that "don't talk to me, I'm having a moment" kind of way. My husband got a breakfast burrito with queso and french toast. He requested no peppers nor onions. His first plate came out incorrect, but our server fixed it right away, and the manager personally checked in to make sure everything was perfect. They didn't just correct the order, they made sure he had everything he needed to enjoy his breakfast and gave him another french toast. As we were leaving, the manager literally ran outside to hand us extra dog treats. Small gesture, big impact. These are the little acts of kindness that make you want to return. Great food, great service, and great vibes for humans and pups alike. We'll definitely be back. read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Menu plus Jack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This spot is fantastic! The traditional Eggs Benedict are delicious as are the breakfast potatoes. The kids' also enjoyed their pancakes, sausage, eggs and bacon. The Gouda grits with chopped bacon and green onions (I skipped the tomatoes) are some of the best grits I've ever had. I also love the full bar -- the Bloody Marys and variety of mimosas are excellent. Service has been consistently fast, friendly, and attentive, and the atmosphere is lively, clean, and cozy with a great Southern feel. Definitely a favorite! Sorry i'll have to go back for another visit to get pics. We were hungry. read more

Outstanding! The food and service was great! Love the lively music too. We ordered Ftied chicken salad and the 2 egg breakfast with a cup of chicken & wild rice soup. We loved it all! Will be back. read more

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Amazing food, really fresh and flavorful. Service was quick and polite! We had shrimp and grits and eggs, grits, French toast. Everything was wonderful! read more

Food was great, Service was outstanding and ambiance was also great. Will definitely be returning.

I love a good fried pickle but who would have thought about fried banana peppers?! Game changer! We stumbled across this place accidentally and decided to give it a try. Tons of space inside and I loved the cute artwork. Servers were friendly and the manager came by a few times to check on us and suggest some meals. The eggs Benedict was tasty and the fried chicken on a biscuit was yummy (pro tip: put the banana peppers inside the sandwich and thank me later). The hash brown casserole was better than Cracker Barrel's and I loved the chili toppings you can add on top. Kids French toast for my nephew was also a win! Let's bring this down to south Florida please! read more

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My fiancé and I recently moved to the area and decided to stop in for a bite--and we're so glad we did! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, offering great recommendations, which we really appreciated given how extensive the menu is. Everything looked so good, we ended up ordering a little bit of everything--and wow, the flavors did not disappoint. We were pleasantly surprised by how fast the food came out and how delicious everything tasted. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying something new next time! read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The avocado toast was excellent and the hash browns were horrible. The coffee average.

First time here at the Sarasota location on university. Tanya was our server and she was on point. She knew what I needed before asking. She smiled and was very professional and kind. Our food was delicious and the presentation very appealing. Michael came over to ask how we enjoyed everything. We had a nice chat as first timers. It was very nice to have, the follow ups, with restaurants. We will be back again. Thank you. read more

Good breakfast spot with a full service bar. We prefer the University location. Food is very good with nice size portion. Biscuits could be better since they crumble too much. Service was excellent and bright airy decor. read more

Quite an experience with toasted yolk cafe. The food was alright, but the entire morning was ruined based on how the general manager acted toward us. I work in a restaurant so I understand the stress while seating and managing people, but that was no excuse. When we wanted to all sit together the manager mark got upset with us. Our waitress Audrey was so so sweet. I believe it was her first day and she was so kind. But while our food came out incorrectly he kept looking over and seemed irritated. Also waited for our checks really long. We honestly tried our best to not be annoying, but just the feeling of neglect and rudeness really ruined our morning. I would recommend maybe checking out another location read more

I had breakfast at the Lakewood Ranch location this morning. Food was excellent and Maggie, my server, was very nice and attentive to my needs. Would definitely recommend to others to check it out! Will be back! Lisa B. read more

I took myself to lunch and enjoyed the entire experience. Nicholas was my server and he was personable and attentive. I had a cold brew latte and it was good! I ordered the veggie scramble and was able to substitute the fruit in stead of potatoes. The food came fast. I went close to 2 pm so there wasn't any wait. Even though I was by myself they still seated me in a booth where I relaxed and read while I ate. The inside of the restaurant is bright and I love the paintings on the wall. read more

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Food and service was great large portion great coffee plenty of seating didn't have to wait I'll be back soon read more

My breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The ambiance was very nice...certain enhancements always moves the benchmark up a bit (i.e.) linen napkins, high quality silverware and nicely advertised coffee mugs. However, my server was overwhelmed and or poorly trained... too numerous reasons to mention. I've eaten here before, so I will try again. read more

If you haven't been here, you are missing out. By far, the best breakfast/lunch place on LWR. Not your mundane food here. Really innovative dishes you won't find anywhere else. Everything I've had has been delicious! We had a wonderful server named Austin who was on top of everything and made sure to check on us several times. He also gave some great recommendations and suggested I try the Fried Banana Peppers after telling him I liked spicy food. They were awesome, thanks, Austin!! The place is super clean, cheerful and bright. Big plus, they have a full bar, make sure to order their Bloody Mary.....So run, don't walk and make sure to ask for Austin!!! read more

Food was very good and the server was outstanding. They had a soccer tournament in town so there were quite a few young boys acting like young boys do, but the manager shut it down pretty quickly so the rest of the patrons could have a nice breakfast. read more

No good for the Greek Chicken salad. Chicken was inedible tough deli style and dressing was tasteless Services was great. My guy liked his scrambled eggs and brisket with grits. My guy has been here about 5 times now. So thats something. Maybe I would choose something else, but not likely to go back. $50 tab for these 2 items and 2 coffees read more

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First time here, great experience! Our waitress was wonderful, the staff friendly. There was also a massive muscular guy up front who was so much fun! We loved our meals. Very reasonable. We will be back read more

We were greeted immediately and the whole place was immaculate. Service is speedy and pleasant. I had the toasted yolk which happens to be my fav. Hubby had the yolk witch. Both plates were plentiful and delicious. I highly recommend the cold brew as the coffee was a nice strong flavor. Quite an extensive menu of healthy egg options including avocado toast. Oh and if you are brunch minded, mimosas are available with a surprisingly full bar offered. read more

This is absolutely my favorite breakfast place! They have plenty of creative dishes that are amazing but even the standards are perfect. I have no idea what they do, but I have never had anything I didn't love. Maria V was our latest server and she was great. Super friendly and attentive and that is also something I've experienced every time....friendly people throughout. If you're in Lakewood Ranch and go anywhere else, at best, you went to the second best breakfast around. So make sure to try it. read more

Food was excellent. Service was awesome. Didn't know this restaurant was here and I'm so glad I was invited for Breakfast! This will become a local stop for me! read more

Great new location in Lakewood ranch. Colorful and clean with vibrant decor. Wonderful service and great great food. I can't wait to go back for a lunch. Amazing drinks. A bit early when I went to breakfast but perfect for a brunch time or lunch. read more

We had an excellent breakfast experience at the Lakewood Ranch location this past Saturday. Our server, Deidre, was fabulous: welcoming, cheerful, attentive and efficient. Plus, she had great menu recommendations when asked. Also, I ordered my eggs 'over medium' and they actually came that way! One of the other things I love about The Toasted Yolk is their coffee and their darn-cute coffee mugs. Love them! We will definitely be back. read more

I tried this place in Houston first, realized I desperately needed more Toasted Yolk in my life, then drove an hour from Tampa to Sarasota just for brunch. Was it worth it? YES. I got the churro donuts, hashbrown casserole, and a toddler sized amount of pancakes. First off, the donuts were incredible-- better than some donuts I've had at dedicated donut shops. They taste exactly like churros but with the slightly softer texture of a cake donut. Even though they're great on their own, the sauce just made me love them even more. GET THESE IF NOTHING ELSE. As for the hashbrown casserole, also amazing. I love that they mix cream of chicken soup with it, it's like the epitome of southern comfort food. Finally the pancakes. Unless you're a 300 lb body builder or trying to feed a family of 7 for under $15, do not make the same mistake I did and get 3. The default on the menu is 3, but I promise you will probably only eat 2 at most. They're seriously the biggest pancakes I've ever seen in my life, and also my new favorite. These taste so good even without syrup or butter, the amount of sweetness in them is already perfect, and I love how fluffy they are. My partner also got the spiked cold brew, and while it honestly sounded like it was gonna be bad (I'm not a fan of vodka at all), it was so good! Highly recommend if you love iced coffee but want something a little fancier. I was very shocked when I came on a Saturday during lunch time, and there was practically nobody. Probably the most relaxing brunch I've ever had. Staff was very polite and friendly. Overall, this is definitely my top brunch spot at the moment! I am now off to perform a dark ritual to summon a Toasted Yolk in Tampa. read more

The Toasted Yolk Cafe - Churro donuts! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Our service and meal were fantastic! Thank you Lea! The outside was dog friendly and very clean! Food was amazing read more

Good food, friendly service, cute little brunch place definitely not a quick stop on Sunday afternoon plan for about 2 hours to get seated, served etc. read more

Wide choice of breakfast and lunch dishes. and fast service. Breakfast tacos with brisket were delicious Nice servers.

We ate here for breakfast while on vacation and had a very pleasant experience, our waiter Zachary was very friendly and too excellent care of us. Food portions were generous. read more

Consistently good quality, seasonal selections, and online wait list signup make this a first thought for brunches during peak times.

Food was good could have used a few other options for someone who wanted less amounts.

Bright, clean, modern, friendly. The food was excellent with large portions. I will definitely dine there again.

Thank you Toasted Yolk for the phenomenal service and delicious food! What a great spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cocktails! Mark (GM) has a great staff.. shout out to Kelly, Chaz, Lauren... you guys are appreciated. read more

Great Salmon & Southern Fried Chicken Benedict! Service was amazing. All around great experience

In addition to the amazing breakfast suggestions, our server/bartender was prompt and attentive to every customer at the breakfast bar while also attending to nearby tables. She did this all without complaint despite being saddled with a cumbersome ankle brace. The place was bright, airy and clean. My date was pleasantly impressed with our first Lakewood Ranch dining experience. read more

Had the french toast and it was very good. Service was good as well will definitely be back soon!

This is an amazing restaurant. Terrific service. Innovative and fun menu while still being totally approachable. Our server Leah was so perfectly attentive. I'm from Michigan and will come back every time I come to visit my parents. A perfect restaurant. read more

Yummy breakfast ! Great service it feels like a mom and pop restaurant. Wait staff are exceptional!