Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers three vegan breakfasts including a tofu scramble. Also has fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice. For lunch they have a vegan chili, a grilled vegetable platter and a chickpea burger. A panini can be veganized by omitting the cheese. Uses Vegenaise. Open Wed-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:00pm, Sun 7:00am-3:00pm.
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4900 N Tamiami Trail (at University Pkwy), Sarasota, Florida, USA, 34234
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Last update on 29 Jun 2024 by veggiespecial
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Added by MichelleDonner on 09 Oct 2015
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22 Reviews
First Review by MichelleDonner
zzdog
Points +42
Not as good as it used to be - Edit
The greatest thing about this place was the vegan Peruvian Chickpea pancakes, served with arugula and fesh mango slices
Read morethey did a way with them and all they have now is a veggie platter ,,the same old giant chunks of yellow squash and zucchini and the eggplant slices were almost raw and inedible
not returning
Pros: great outside dining area
Cons: did away with bet item on menu, same old undercooked giant-squash chunks plate
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DarcyDavis
Points +480
Good vegan options - Edit
I went for a solo weekday lunch. Was still relatively busy and would not have gotten a seat if I was with a large group. I tried the chickpea burger and tofu scramble. The burger was very unique! The scramble was average.
Read morePros: Unique options
Cons: Limited seating
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NicoleKurban
Points +445
Very good vegan breakfast option - Edit
Was pleasantly surprised how much we enjoyed the tofu scramble breakfast. Delicious scramble and potatoes. Only 2 options on the menu but happy they are catering to vegans at all. Good coffee too!
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JasonTroop
Points +101
Such a great breakfast - Edit
I have been wanting to try this place for a while now, but they tend to be quite busy on the weekends. Today we were able to finally go, and right away, there is a Vegan section of the menu. I had the tofu scramble, and it was very, very flavorful and enjoyable.
Read morePros: Some Vegan options, Great service , Local owned
Cons: Parking may be difficult
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NataliaLange
Points +792
o magyar szép magyar - Edit
this quaint diner style restaurant was so good! such a coincidence that it is owned by a hungarian family! (i am hungarian😄) the service was wonderful, we sat outside and were still served quickly! the interior is sweet too!
Read moreour server was really kind and encouraged my teaching of hungarian!
the food was really really tastey, with perfect portion sizes and it came out really quick!
it's a shame i didn't get photos, ate it too fast. would give 5 stars if i could!
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Mattsgirlelle
Points +167
So good! - Edit
The breakfast was delicious! It’s hard to find really good breakfast options but this place hit the mark. The tofu scramble was exceptional. My husband got the oatmeal banana pancakes and loved them.
Read moreDay 2: we went back our second day of vacation because vegan breakfast is hard to come by. Just as good the second day! This time my husband got the chickpea pancakes and loved them even more than the oatmeal banana ones. I had a few bites and they were phenomenal!! I highly recommend this place! They also offer soy or almond milk for coffee which is very important for us as well!
Pros: Yummy vegan options , Soy milk and almond milk for coffee
Cons: Their music is a bit hardcore for mornings
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MirkoTessandori
Points +37
Great quality food! - Edit
We stumbled upon this nice cafe with outdoor seating (perfect in this COVID-19 era). The food is amazing, highly recommended! Chickpea pancakes are perfectly crispy/tender with mango salsa, arugula and fresh avocado. Heaven!
Read morePros: Great quality food!!
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PlantFuelled
Points +66
Delicious food, vegan options, good atmosphere. - Edit
I had the tofu scramble and it was delicious. It’s a great spot with mostly mainstream items, but they have some great vegan options. The place is clean and the service excellent. I really appreciate that they have vegan options. The only con was that the side that came with my tofu scramble was not vegan. I could have paid $1 extra for a vegan side, but it's the principle, a vegan dish should come with a vegan side.
Read morePros: good food, clean, friendly atmosphere
Cons: the side that came with vegan meal was not vegan
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citrusgibbon
Points +68
Amazing Vegan Options - Edit
I lived in Sarasota when this place opened and never went until I visited the city five years after moving away, which I super regret. When my friend took me here I wasn't expecting anything much, as often the vegan options at places that are mostly non-veg are lackluster, but my chickpea pancakes and the tofu scramble my friend got were totally incredible. I'd never eaten anything like the savory chickpea pancakes, but the texture and flavors, and the mango relish on top were all top-notch, and the tofu scramble was also perfect. I was REALLY impressed with what I had and I know I'll go back when I visit Sarasota again.
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SpencerBitcon
Points +42
This place is a gem - Edit
So happy to find a restaurant in Florida that understands the meaning of Vegan, delicious breakfast, super friendly staff. I would give 5 stars if the app allowed but the restaurant has to be 100% veg. Thanks guys!
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options, Very friendly service, Cheap
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RianDean
Points +50
pleasant surprise! - Edit
The Sunnyside Cafe was quite the pleasant surprise during my stay in Sarasota. 3 vegan breakfast options and 4 main course meals that all sound amazing. I tried the vegan scramble and it was delicious! I will be back to try more of this Cafe's great menu. The only complaint I have is the poor grill ventilation. The smell of hot grease and cooking animal flesh may put off the more sensitive diners, vegan or carni.
Read morePros: Good vegan options
Cons: The pervasive smell of charred flesh.
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lala123
Points +86
Good but lots of smoke - Edit
We enjoyed the good food, but not the strong burning smell inside (they need better ventilation). I highly recommend that you eat outside and you’ll love it!!
Read morePros: several veg choices , tasty food , reasonable prices
Cons: fumes
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jillhiggins
Points +741
Savory Chickpea pancakes - Edit
There are about 6 vegan options. My favorite is the savory chickpea p pancakes with avocado, arugula.and mango salsa
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jamesdormCPA1
Points +38
great place! - Edit
Awesome tofu scramble and chickpea pancakes!!! Very good!!!
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EvieShen-Tal
Points +52
Nice atmosphere and awesome brunch options - Edit
They have both indoors and outside sitting. the outside sitting is really nice but a bit noisy right on the main road. The chickpea pancakes with avocado and mango salad are yummy!
Read morePros: great vegan brunch, outdoor sitting
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Chiguy
Points +22
Unexpected Delight - Edit
wouldn't allow 5 stars. only a couple vegan options for breakfast and lunch but incredible. meat eaters wouldn't know their entrees are vegan.
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AndreaPassini
Points +204
Very cute and very delicious! - Edit
We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday and found the outdoor seating to be very quant and intimate, even though the restaurant is located right on busy Tamiami Trial. Our waitress was new, but very friendly. My vegan chickpea burger was a little salty, but made with quality ingredients. The fries with veganaise to dip (plus I added sriracha!) were to die for! Our food came out quickly and was very tasty. Would definitely like to come back here for breakfast at some point.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast!!!, Quality ingredients
Cons: Located on a noisy/busy road
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grrrowan
Points +149
My Favorite Vegan Breakfast in Sarasota - Edit
First, the decor and ambiance is really very lovely. The Cafe's logo misled me into thinking the interior would be below average, but I was pleasantly surprised. Lots of nice wood details, very simple but modern.
Read moreThere's three vegan breakfast options: Savory Chickpea Pancakes, Oatmeal Banana Pancakes, and Tofu Scramble. Three vegan lunches as well: Chickpea Burger on Pita, Vegan Chili, and Vegetable Platter.
I ordered the Chickpea Burger and my partner ordered the Chickpea Pancakes. In his words, "I can't decide which is better!" The burger would've been better if it had a top bun, too, but was super delicious.
Our waiter was also vegan, which was nice! Makes you feel really comfortable eating in a non-veg restaurant.
We cannot wait to come back and try the Vegan Chili and Tofu Scramble next! I've tried a bunch of other vegan restaurants for brunch but this is the one I will come back to most. Everything was delicious and well priced!
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-11
Pros: Variety of Clearly Marked Vegan Options, Nice Ambiance, Friendly Waitstaff
Cons: Chickpea Burger needs a top bun! ;)
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Dutch4U
Points +25
don't judge a book by its cover ... - Edit
So this place doesn't look like much on the outside (you sort of expect a typical diner with food that is probably not fresh), but I have been here now a few time and I really like it. It's a place non vegans like and several of my non vegan friends have actually gone for the vegan food options. As an example, the chickpea burger is not some generic vegan pattie from a freezer but seem to me freshly made.
Read morePros: great place for mixed company, several vegan choices, food seems freshly prepared (like the chickpea bur
Cons: it doesn't look like much on the outside looking, parking is not great , open for dinner only on Fridays and then they only
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SuperRockinVegan
Points +24
Amazing Breakfast - Edit
This place is a hidden gem. Atmosphere was cute and cozy. Staff was very nice and knowledgeable. I had the Savory Chickpea Pancakes...they were delicious! I can't wait to go back and try the tofu scramble.
Read morePros: A variety of vegan options
Cons: None
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Ward
Points +214
Great Lunch - Edit
Needed a lunch spot to meet a non-veg colleague. Not much to look at from the outside and the parking is somewhat unclear. New owners are providing great service and menu choices. Happy to recommend and to return.
Read morePros: Service, Clean and bright, Menu choices
Cons: Parking tricky, Exterior uninviting, Easy to miss on a busy road
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MichelleDonner
Points +27
Sunnyside Has Awesome Breakfast for Vegans - Edit
We had heard that new owners had updated the menu, so we went for the coveted vegan breakfast. The Savory Chickpea pancakes with a mango salsa and avocado is my new favorite. The banana pancakes are also really good if you like a sweet breakfast in the morning. They also had a tofu scramble that we have not tried yet as the chickpea pancakes are so good. They have fresh squeezed orange juice. They have a few options on their lunch menu too. Great little place along the north trail. Friendly, Informed staff make this a great little breakfast stop.
Read morePros: Great Flavors, Moderate Price, Under $10 for a meal.
JenniferCook
Yay! That's very good to know. Thanks for sharing!
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