39 Best Cafes in Sarasota

“Fast, friendly, cheap, high quality, tasty, healthy treats, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soup and salad too.“

“Cutest spot to grab a coffee and relax!“

“The traditional Cuban sandwich is out of this world, the croquetas are perfectly crispy, and the mamey shake is pure heaven. The other day, my coworkers and I tried their delivery service—expected in 40 minutes, but just 5 minutes later it was already on the way, fresh and perfect. Everything arrived super fast and with amazing quality. Highly recommended!“

“Celebrating our youngest daughter’s birthday and engagement, what a beautiful morning, great pastries, amazing croissants, and the drinks were divine!“

“Why have Starbucks when there’s great fresh brewed coffee at Riviera French UTC. No real wait. This coffee shop is located on the upper floor of UTC mall, Sarasota.

Loved coffee. We had a cappuccino, drip coffee and a plain croissant.“

“Highly recommend this venue for your special occasion- the owner exceeded our expectations at every level. From the decor to the food- she made my daughter’s bridal shower exquisite!!! Everyone commented that it was the nicest shower they had ever attended! And the food and cake- omg- soooo delish! 5 ⭐️s!“

“My favorite place to hang out downtown. Huge patio. Great place for people and car watching. Friendly people. Counter service, so you can grab a paper and relax at your table without interruption. I’m a particular fan of the egg sandwich on bagel. Yum. Great coffees.“

“I ordered the Ruby Reuben without realizing it is vegan and it tasted delicious! WouldnI have preferred the turkey reuben? Probably. But still delicious. Also, on a whim, I ordered lemonade and it was honestly the best lemonade I have had since 1998.

Staff was super chill and friendly. Excellent service. Quick draw on the check cause I needed to get to my next appointment.“

“Our family ate here multiple times on vacation! Food is delicious and service is friendly, fast and efficient. We miss it already!“

“all around the best around“

“We just tried the apple tart and the blueberry almond tart tonight while at Waterside Food Trucks. Can’t wait to try something else! So good!“

“Hands down, the best coffee I have ever had! It’s been months and I’m still thinking about it. What’s it going to take to get you guys up in Northern Virginia?!? 🙏🏼🤎“

“Haven't been in a while but came in for a FPSL fall pecan brown sugar latte. Made and served by friendly baristas. Left with taste buds awakened, thrilled and satisfied. So nice to be downtown early in the morning scolded by the angry blue jay.“

“The drinks and cookie in this little outstanding shop are always delicious. The service is also always wonderful and those who work there are always friendly. To top it off they have a points system where you can earn free food/drinks if you go enough. Whether you are local or visiting Sarasota you definitely want to make sure you stop and enjoy some of their excellent offerings.“

“The best breakfast I’ve ever had! Great service and atmosphere! We sat at the bar and witnessed how much work this family puts into their business. Would highly recommend!“

“I just got the Road Rash and it is so good! The roast beef is super thinly sliced and it’s mouthwatering. I can’t wait to come back and try the Greek salad.“

“The best...great vines, best coffee, excellent service.. Il migliore...Ottimo caffe,gustosissimi e rinomati vini,servizio ai clienti impeccabile...“

“There are more than a few outstanding breakfast/brunch restaurants in Sarasota, Florida. One of them is Station 400 at 400 North Lemon Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Owned and operated by Dean and Kelly Fox, it is open from 7:30 to 2:30 daily and has earned a reputation as the leading go-to destination for brunch in the city. My wife is addicted to Belgian waffles with vanilla bean maple syrup, whipped butter, fruit, cream and toast with jam. I always start with a bowl of McCann's steel cut Irish oatmeal with cinnamon, granola and steamed berries. And I finish with the Foxes' version of traditional Eggs Benedict, called Tuffle Eggs Benedict, with a toasted English muffin, arugula, caramelized bacon, roasted mushrooms and truffle hollandaise sauce with hash browns and toast with jam. Station 400 also has a location at 8215 Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.“

“As a member of both the Sarasota Museum of Art and OLLI, I frequently have lunch at Bistro. Although the prices are a bit high, it’s a delightful spot for a delicious meal or coffee with a crisp croissant, scrumptious brownie or corn cookie. I don’t know if the restaurant’s revenue benefits the above cultural entities, which I hope it does, its off-the-beaten-path location and, therefore, limited pool of customers justifies the prices. I have never been disappointed in the always fresh and interesting food or in the prompt service. The Bistro is light and bright, the decor is artsy and welcoming and it’s such a convenient place to go after or before enjoying a cultural activity!“

“if as a poor European you're visiting the us its hard to find the good food given the abundance of fast food which is too greasy, too salty or way too sugary.here at the selby cafe we found excellent sandwiches. we had a salad and a sandwich with a teatrue its pricey, but its good taste you get for it

Kid-friendliness: our son had the pizzahe was very happy with it“

“Always enjoy the food and great atmosphere on deck.“

“amazing service from Camille and the food was perfect as always“

“Great service, atmosphere, and food! Garden Lasagna was outstanding!“

“Best homemade ranch!!!!!!“

“Our family ate here multiple times on vacation! Food is delicious and service is friendly, fast and efficient. We miss it already!“

“The go to spot for breakfast is in downtown Sarasota“

“Lisa was the absolute best! I’ve been in the US for a year and this was the first experience where i gonna remember the server for life!! She was so sweet and client oriented! U will be taken care of with her, she made sure we got exactly what we wanted🙏🏻“

“Lunch and service consistently excellent. The place is small and no frills but deli sandwiches are excellent. Noodle salad and potato salad are great sides. They have daily specials. I see lots of people order soup. They run a friendly and efficient lunch spot. A hidden gem. Love to pick up and take to picnic by the water.“

“Food is great. I love the kale roasted carrot salad for breakfast!! So good“

“cheddar broccoli soup......“

“Love First Watch!! I never know what I'm going to eat when I go out, but the server made it much more easier on me. I ordered the avocado toast! Let me tell you that this is the best avottoast I have ever had! Hands down the best!

You can taste just how fresh the food is! I will be definitely be coming back again!“

“Our server, Amber, was knowledgeable, professional and put the “S” in service. She made our time very enjoyable.“

“The food was delicious and the staff is very friendly and attentive! Definitely recommend!“

“We generally don’t eat at Panera because some of the other locations have been less than impressive in the past. On a whim, we decided to give this location a try and it was the BEST decision my fiancé and I have made recently! This Panera location ROCKS! Every member of the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about their job. The food is insanely fresh, hot, and delicious, and they NEVER skimp on portions/ingredients! The menu items actually come out looking like they do in the advertisements - and they are loaded full of flavor. I recommend one of the new toasted baguette sandwiches; in particular, the Buffalo chicken is to die for! In addition to phenomenal food and service, the location is adorable and convenient; the outdoor seating is very cozy and inviting - you feel like you are eating in a garden. This is our new favorite casual dining spot to hit up at the UTC mall. Definitely check it out if you are in the area, you will certainly not regret it!“

“Best martinis ever….Stop by and see Henry!“

“The food we had was excellent, and we enjoyed talking with the owner who said he has been in business for 21 years. Its important to support small restaurant businesses especially when they serve authentic Italian cuisine and desserts made with fresh ingredients and pride.“

“Very cozy and calm place that gives peaceful Christmas vibes. One thing I truly value is how friendly and polite the staff are. Sometimes the food delivery pick-ups disturb the atmosphere a bit, but that’s understandable — people are trying to survive in a world where AI and machines are taking over. Overall, I recommend stopping by.“

“I have enjoyed Blvd Cafe for breakfast and lunch. Love the croissants and latte and both the grilled salmon salad and flank steak with salad were delicious lunch entrees! The owner Mica is gracious and the wait staff hard-working and friendly. Great neighborhood, friendly vibe.“

“Come here quite often and it seems like the crew has changed quite a bit in these past months; it's a Panera bread nothing special but they have definitely changed things up in this specific location quite a bit where things are much better now.“