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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 Mon-Sat 7:00am-3:00pm.
Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, European, Non-veg
12 Reviews
First Review by MichelleDonner
Contributions +32
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.
Pros: Good vegan options
Cons: The pervasive smell of charred flesh.
Contributions +56
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!!
Pros: several veg choices , tasty food , reasonable prices
Cons: fumes
Contributions +47
Savory Chickpea pancakes - Edit
There are about 6 vegan options. My favorite is the savory chickpea p pancakes with avocado, arugula.and mango salsa
Contributions +38
great place! - Edit
Awesome tofu scramble and chickpea pancakes!!! Very good!!!
Contributions +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!
Pros: great vegan brunch, outdoor sitting
Contributions +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.
Contributions +176
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.
Pros: Vegan breakfast!!!, Quality ingredients
Cons: Located on a noisy/busy road
Contributions +95
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.
There'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! ;)
Contributions +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.
Pros: 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
Contributions +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.
Pros: A variety of vegan options
Cons: None
Contributions +132
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.
Pros: Service, Clean and bright, Menu choices
Cons: Parking tricky, Exterior uninviting, Easy to miss on a busy road
Contributions +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.
Pros: Great Flavors, Moderate Price, Under $10 for a meal.
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