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American
Fast food
Take-out
Cafe with a small kitchen that makes toasts and salads. Offers daily baked goods. Please confirm the vegan items. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.
56 Reviews
First Review by pm011
wvodriver
Points +33
No longer good. - Edit
Unfortunately this place is no longer Vegan and the food is not worth eating. This used to be a great place, but not anymore. I think thy have new owners. What a shame
Read moreCons: Food, ingredients, service
Guest
rfarley83
Points +16
NOT VEGAN! Just lost it on these people - Edit
Like a couple other members, the only reason I even questioned what was on the menu was because I heard the barista offer whole milk to the person in front of me. Found out about the unannounced switch and just caused a scene. Earth Crisis lyrics may have been shouted. I made the whole place uncomfortable. wouldn’t normally act this way but we visit Sarasota four or five times a year and it’s was my six year old daughter’s favorite place to go. They took that from her so they can what…serve animal products?! [censored] these people. Listen to “The Order That Shall Be”.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-17
Guest
ArrowVacationRentals
Points +58
No notice that no longer Vegan - Edit
No mention on website, in store or on menu
Read moreAbsolutely No notice that they were no longer Vegan, not when ordering, called and no one answers
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-17
Cons: No communication, Menu has no vegan/animal notice, No phone number/email
Guest
lettuceeatplants
Points +60
No Longer Vegan - Edit
Unfortunately, I ordered thinking everything was still vegan. When I ordered my coffee they offered oat milk and whole milk and that’s when I said, wait everything isn’t vegan anymore? The guy at the counter said sorry it happened a few weeks ago and I didn’t think to mention it. It is very disappointing and now they only have a few vegan options on the menu. Not interested in supporting this place anymore, but doubt that they even care.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
Guest
VeganGearhead
Points +20
No longer vegan - Edit
No longer vegan. Abandoned vegan principles.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-07
Guest
PaulineTwig
Points +6
Disappointment to say the least - Edit
This was a haven for many regulars in the vegan community. They started and were a designated vegan restaurant. Now they turned their back on us and totally changed ever about everything, and it is no longer vegan. Many of the options many enjoyed have added animal ingredients. This place used to be packed. They won't be seeing many, including myself again. Good luck keeping your place open.
Read moreCons: Completely changed to non vegan
Guest
charlie525
Points +172
Disappointing - Edit
Bizarre move to slap loyal long-time customers in the face by changing what made this place special, with no explanation.
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JamesBallins
Points +22
Not Vegan, So Sad - Edit
This used to be one of our favorite vegan-friendly spots in Sarasota, and we’ve been coming here for years because there were always plenty of solid options to choose from.
Read moreWe stopped in recently and found that the menu has changed quite a bit. I want to be clear that adding non vegan items is not the issue. The disappointment is that the vegan options have been almost entirely removed, especially for savory food. You can no longer swap in vegan egg or cheese, which was a big part of what made this place work for us.
What made the experience more frustrating was that there was no communication about this change. Nothing on the menu or online, so we only found out while ordering.
It feels like a big shift away from what made this place stand out for the vegan community. Hoping they reconsider and bring back at least a few meaningful vegan options.
Guest
JacquelineWo
Points +29
No longer vegan - Edit
Extremely disappointing that they are no longer strictly vegan. I will not be patronizing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-27
Guest
TheCharmedVegan
Points +44
Project Coffee is no longer a vegan establishment - Edit
Important update for fellow vegans:
Read moreProject Coffee is no longer a vegan establishment.
This spot has recently introduced eggs and dairy, and the plant-based choices are now very limited. At this point, there are only a few basic vegan items on the menu like avocado toast and chia pudding, things you could get anywhere, which feels very different from what this place used to offer.
One thing to be aware of is that the change isn’t very obvious when you walk in. We didn’t realize until we were already ordering and were told that most of the pastries and breakfast options were no longer vegan.
If you’re specifically looking for a vegan-friendly destination, I would not recommend this place anymore.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26
Guest
Mike Silver
Points +131
Was loving it for years but … - Edit
I have been coming here for years. Loved the food, mocha latte and staff. This year (2026) they added HONEY, reduced the cup sizes, and dropped the mocha.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-26
Pros: Great food, Great staff, Great vibe
Cons: HONEY added, No longer 100% vegan , Dropped mocha, reduced cup size
Mike Silver
Update: the All-day Burrito now has tatter tots instead of finger potatoes. Huge disappointment.
Read moreJenniferCook
Thank you for letting us know!
Read morecharlie525
Unfortunately, they have also added dairy and eggs to the menu now and gotten rid of many vegan options.
Read moreItsanewday
Even worse now they use chicken eggs and offer whole cow milk.
Read moreMike Silver
I also filled out an “Update Info” report for both locations. HappyCow needs to drop Project Coffee’s Vegan status because they are not informing customers.
Read moreGuest
Itsanewday
Points +132
No longer vegan - Edit
No longer vegan, switched Just egg to chicken eggs. Now offering Dairy milk and added honey to some beverages.
Read moreCons: Not informing customers of changes., Wanted to give one ⭐️
Guest
LoLev
Points +12
Hardly even vegan friendly anymore - Edit
We have been fiercely loyal customers for more than seven years. Project Coffee was a place that strove to make vegan experiences mainstream. I once overheard the owner interviewing a party chef. The chef asked about commitment to the environment, and the owner replied, “well, for starters, we are vegan.” As of this week, not only is Project Coffee no longer vegan, the only vegan options on the menu are the same uninspired vegan options that everybody offers as a token on a standard brunch menu: avocado toast, chia bowl, and açaí bowl. Hugely disappointing.
Read morePros: Location
Cons: Prices, Lack of interesting vegan options
Guest
Sheila26
Points +16
Not vegan - Edit
Used to be great but they changed the menu and are no longer vegan. They do still have oatmilk but that's about it. You'd think they'd at least keep a few vegan food options with the menu change but no.
Read morePros: Coffee
Cons: Not vegan
Guest
Renee585
Points +113
Delicious food, disappointing coffee - Edit
Ordered the breakfast burrito and the açaí bowl which were both so very good! We’re only in town for a few days but are definitely considering a second visit.
Read moreI ordered a black regular coffee and found it to be really bitter. Their other coffee drinks are probably better, but the plain coffee was disappointing.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-04
Pros: Cool atmosphere , Friendly staff, Delicious food
Cons: Bitter coffee
Mike Silver
They added real honey in 2026.
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dekubabe
Points +704
Incredible breakfast & matcha - Edit
The best matcha I've ever had. AAAA grade. House made strawberry oat milk. Incredible. You could tell it was high quality matcha. Vegan eggs were delicious! 5/5 Will be back! Worth the drive!
Read morePros: Quality matcha , Good space to be solitary, Great atmosphere/music
Cons: Limited parking
Mike Silver
They added real honey in 2026
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HeatherSmithies
Points +689
Breakfast 🥞 - Edit
The French toast is so good. Very cute cafe.
Read moreMike Silver
They added real honey in 2026
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Sarah0496
Points +1499
Good - Edit
Yummy food and pastries. Love that it’s all vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-05
Mike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
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AzulBarbero
Points +200
Best spot in Sarasota - Edit
10/10 best vegan spot in Sarasota. The matcha and food are great
Read moreMike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
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alistar
Points +5682
Fantastic all vegan food and drinks - Edit
Wow! Super impressed with this coffee shop that has 100% vegan food for breakfast and lunch. Strangely there’s only one paper menu with the menu options but you can take it to your table to decide. Then you go back to the counter to order. Their pancakes were outrageously good with blackberry and lemon jam and maple infused butter. The all day burrito was equally awesome with yummy ‘egg’, home fries, onion, avocado, greens and a spicy Chimichurri sauce for dipping to your hearts content. The iced oat latte was quite strong for me but normally I take decaf. I liked it still but was lightheaded afterwards, doh. The pastries looked so amazing I had to take home three to try as we were so stuffed from just the breakfast. Loved this place so much again on second visit! Couldn’t stop myself getting the pancakes and all day burrito again. Tried some lattes and the sausage egg and cheese biscuit which was good but not my favorite.
Read moreCant get enough of this place! The pastries are hugely reduced from winter and last summer sadly. The pancakes and burrito were still amazing. The strawberry pineapple juice was awesome as was the iced chai latte. Love that they have the sister site with a complimentary menu.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-16
Pros: All vegan and plant based, All day burrito to die for , Killer pancakes
Mike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
Read moreGuest
ElmiraDewes
Points +1821
Love it - Edit
A few words: great food for breakfast and some lunch, great variety of different drinks. Also, there is a variety of sweets which I did not try. I would recommend it.
Read moreMike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
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bobbankr
Points +25
Great coffee and food!! - Edit
Awesome burrito and sweets. Also great coffee and teas in a neat location wi the cute decor. Please support vegan places!!
Read morePros: Food, Drinks, Space
Mike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
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Tom1973
Points +749
Fun and hip scene with tasty sandwiches - Edit
This was a great little spot for a breakfast sandwich I remember from the past. The two handed sandwich was hearty and the home fries were perfectly seasoned.
Read morePros: Good coffee , Breakfast selections
Mike Silver
FYI they added real honey this year (2026)
Read moreGuest
ecalderon
Points +532
Fluffiest vegan eggs - Edit
Vegan breakfast was so delicious.
Read moreThey had amazing vegan pastry and lattes 🥐
Pros: Best vegan eggs !!!, Small cafe with WiFi , Fresh juices and tonics
Cons: Zero
Guest
AvocStac
Points +132
Hip Place - Edit
Many tasty things to choose from, although the baked goods in the case could be better. The coffee is excellent; order from the kitchen rather than choosing something from the case.
Read morePros: Fast, clean, Lots of options
Cons: Loud, so it’s hard to converse, Can be hard to get a table
Guest
WilliamRosenfelt
Points +180
Great vegan brunch spot - Edit
Great coffee, super brekkie sams. Nice vibe.
Read moreGuest
AlyssaCozzone
Points +69
Full vegan breakfast menu - Edit
project coffee full vegan breakfast menu which is rare to find… The biscuit are amazing and served with spicy maple syrup… they do an excellent avocado toast, with micro greens, breakfast burritos, And amazing breakfast waffles topped with fruit & “whipped cream”. I’ve never had a bad meal at Project coffee. #Veganuary
Read morePros: 💯 Vegan, Waffles , Atmosphere
Guest
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