The Breakfast Cottage

2301 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
(941) 313-9529

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French Toast with Peaches and Walnut Glaze
Gluten Free Monte Cristo Sandwich
Sweet or Spicy Shrimp and Grits
Uncle Ed's Hearty Breakfast
The Breakfast Cottage Cakes
Gluten Free French Toast
Uncle Ed's Mini Pancakes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Cold Brew Iced Latte
Buttermilk Pancakes

Menu

Daily Breakfast Specials
Crab Cake Benedict
2 poached eggs served with two 3 oz. crab cakes-made from an award winning recipe-topped with our own in-house Hollandaise sauce recipe, whisked fresh every day.
Blueberry Lemon Curd Pancakes
Stack of three blueberry Cottage cakes, each spread with a lemon curd ricotta sauce (you gotta try it!) with a side of homemade whipped cream.
Blackberry Lemon Curd Pancakes
Stack of three blackberry Cottage Cakes, each spread with a lemon curd ricotta sauce (you gotta try it!) with a side of homemade whipped cream.
Cowboy Scramble
Sliced London Broil, grilled mushrooms, onions, peppers, provolone cheese served with au jus.
Caprese Scramble
3 scrambled eggs, with generous amounts of fresh mozzarella and diced tomatoes mixed in, topped with fresh basil and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Grilled Green Tomato, Rosemary Ham Benedict
2 eggs Benedict served on top of a grilled green tomato slice, a generous slice of Boar's Head Rosemary ham each on a toasted English muffin.
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Compote French Toast
Traditional French toast topped with a warm pear or peach or apple compote (seasonal), pecans drizzled with caramel plus a side of homemade whipped cream.
Multi-grain Croissant French Toast
Multi-grain croissant French toast topped with sliced almonds and fresh strawberries, drizzled in chocolate with a side of homemade whipped cream.

Big, Fluffy, Omelettes
Key West Omelette
Served with lobster and shrimp.
Slammin' Salmon Omelette
Smoked nova with spinach au vin blanc, garnished with capers.
Western Omelette
Ham, cheddar, peppers, and onions.
Greek Omelette
Feta, black olives, tomatoes and spinach.
Tuscan Omelette
Pesto goat cheese, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Egg White Roasted Vegetable Omelette
Medley of seasonal roasted vegetables in a fluffy egg white omelette. Add cheese for an additional charge.
Create Your Own Omelette
Any 4 items included. Each additional ingredient for an additional charge. (Maximum of 2 meats when choosing only 4 items.)

Big, Fluffy, Pancakes & More
Cottage Cakes
3 fluffy home-style pancakes.
Island Cakes
Coconut, grilled pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Bacon Crumble Chocolate Chip Cakes
It's bacon and chocolate!
Cranberry Nut Cakes
Cranberries and walnuts.
Banana Nut Cakes
Sliced banana and pecans.
French Toast
Thick Texas toast, lightly dusted with powered sugar.
Gluten Free French Toast
Gluten-free French bread dipped in a separate gluten free batter.

Eggs Benedict
Key West Benedict
Our classic lobster and shrimp benedict.
Smoked Nova Benedict
Smoked nova salmon with caper garnish.
Traditional Benedict
Served with oven-baked ham.
Country-Style Benedict
Served with bacon or turkey-bacon.
Corned Beef Hash Benedict
2 poached eggs served on corned beef instead of English muffin.
Vegetable Benedict
Served with medley of seasonal roasted vegetables.

Breakfast House Originals
Uncle Ed's Hearty Breakfast
2 eggs, grits, house potatoes, mini pancakes, bacon and sausage.
The Original
2 eggs, choice of toast, choice of house potatoes or grits.
The Original Plus
2 eggs, choice of toast, choice of house potatoes or grits plus choice of bacon, turkey-bacon, sausage, grilled ham or corned beef hash.
Build an Egg Sandwich
Open faced English muffin, toast, fresh baked biscuit, or croissant. Choice of cheese and choice of ham, bacon, turkey-bacon or sausage with potatoes or grits.
Biscuit & Gravy
Homemade sausage gravy served over grilled biscuit, choice of house potatoes or grits.
Eggs in a Basket
2 eggs grilled (over-medium) inside choice of bread with house potatoes or grits.

Salads
Casey Key Caesar Salad
Crispy mixed greens tossed with Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan and croutons.
Seasonal Fruit & Spinach Salad
Spinach topped with seasonal fruit, cucumber and bacon served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad
Homemade chicken salad with cashews, dried cherries, mayo and celery served over mixed greens with tomato, cucumber and shredded coconut with a side of raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

More Favorites
Signature Oatmeal
Topped with granola, homemade blackberry compote, fruit and caramelized sugar, choice of toast or freshly baked biscuit.
Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed shrimp served over grits with sharp Cheddar, scallions and grilled biscuit, choose sweet style with raw sugar or spicy sriracha style.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Black Forest ham, sliced oven roasted turkey, Swiss cheese served between two pieces of french toast with a side of our 100 percent real organic maple syrup for dipping.

Sandwiches
French Dip Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef on a focaccia baguette with melted Provolone served with a side of house au juis for sipping and dipping.
Traditional Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef or turkey served with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing served on marble rye
B.L.T. Sandwich
Smoked applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on choice of bread.
Cherry Cashew Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
Homemade chicken salad with cashews, dried cherries, mayo, celery and crispy lettuce on a light buttery croissant.
Turkey Croissant Sandwich
Oven-baked turkey, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a buttery croissant.
Twin Cheese Tuna Melt Sandwich
White albacore tuna salad, sliced tomato, melted Provolone and Cheddar served on a focaccia baquette.
Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Baquette Sandwich
Grilled vegetables with melted provolone and lemon-herb aioli.

Sides
Egg
Oven Baked Ham
Sausage Links
Sausage Patties
Bacon
3 strips of thick cut applewood smoked bacon.
Corned Beef Hash
Turkey Bacon
Cup of Fresh Fruit
Grits
Cheesy Grits
Potatoes
Toast
Biscuit
Uncle Ed's Mini Pancakes
Sausage Gravy
Sliced Tomato
Home Baked Scone Basket

Boar's Head Box Lunches
Roast Beef Sandwich Box Lunch
Boar's head roast beef sandwich on your choice of bread.
Turkey Sandwich Box Lunch
Boar's head turkey sandwich on choice of bread.
Corned Beef Sandwich Box Lunch
Thinly sliced corned beef sandwich served cold on marbled rye bread, choice of Swiss or Provolone with mayo and mustard
Chicken Salad Box Lunch
Our own homemade chicken salad sandwich served on a light, buttery croissant.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Box Lunch
Our own recipe white albacore tuna salad as a sandwich on your choice of bread.

Daily Lunch Specials
Crab Salad BLT
Crab salad BLT (bacon, lettuce & tomato) on a light, buttery croissant with your choice of island slaw or potato salad.
Crab Salad Plate
House-made crab salad, all on a bed of fresh greens with fresh mixed fruit, tomato slice & pesto Parmesan crostini toast.
Artisan Turkey Baguette
Artisan Turkey with warm pear slices, brie cheese, boursin cream cheese, arugula drizzled with balsamic glaze on a French baguette.
Turkey BLT Avocado Sandwich
Boar's head turkey on a light, buttery croissant-bacon, lettuce & tomato-with avocado and a honey mustard aioli.
Tuna Salad Plate
House-made tuna salad, all on a bed of fresh greens with fresh mixed fruit, tomato slice & pesto Parmesan crostini toast.
Chicken Salad Plate
House-made chicken salad, all on a bed of fresh greens with fresh mixed fruit, tomato slice & pesto Parmesan crostini toast.

Beverages
Locally Roasted Breakfast Cottage Signature Coffee
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Cold Brew Iced Latte
Raspberry Infused Sweet Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Soda
Glass of Milk
Hot Tea
Sweet Iced Tea
Mango Infused Sweet Iced Tea
All Natural Unsweetened Iced Tea
Florida Orchid Isle Lemonade
Juice

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Recent Reviews

The minute you walk in The Breakfast Cottage, you are made to feel at home. The warm, Old-Florida feel, bright and cheery decor (those table tops!) and genuinely caring wait staff makes this our go-to Breakfast stop. The food is outstanding and plentiful, no skimping on ingredients here (just check out their omlettes!) On crazy busy mornings you may have to wait a little longer, but NOT the "25 minutes" as posted by another reviewer. The owner - and for that matter,...
October 2025
The minute you walk in The Breakfast Cottage, you are made to feel at home. The warm, Old-Florida feel, bright and cheery decor (those table tops!) and genuinely caring wait staff makes this our go-to Breakfast stop. The food is outstanding and plentiful, no skimping on ingredients here (just check out their omlettes!) On crazy busy mornings you may have to wait a little longer, but NOT the "25 minutes" as posted by another reviewer. (We were there during your tantrum)...
October 2025
This place is awesome!!! The waitresses are so friendly and quick with their service. The owner is very approachable and always with a smile. I strongly suggest this place for breakfast
October 2025

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The Breakfast Cottage

2301 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 313-9529