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Where to Get The Best Breakfast in Siesta Key to Start Your Day Right
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Here at Best Western Siesta Key, we know that a delicious and balanced breakfast will set the perfect tone for the rest of your day and your vacation. Since Sarasota and Siesta Key are home to some of the best breakfast and brunch cafés in Florida, be sure to take full advantage. Once you hear about some of these mouthwatering platters and drinks, you won’t know which one to try first.
Dutch Valley Restaurant
If you’re looking for a relaxing and comforting breakfast experience, Dutch Valley Restaurant is a classic Sarasota experience. Established in 1972, the restaurant has proven itself a classic breakfast location, serving breakfast all day as well as a variety of delicious desserts. Plus, it’s only five minutes away from the Best Western!
Meaney’s Mini Donuts & Coffee House
While other locations on this list have desserts, Meaney’s is the dessert. If you have a sweet tooth or just want to treat yourself while on vacation, Meaney’s Mini Donuts & Coffee House can turn a good morning into a great one. (If you’re looking for another sweet treat or a reprieve from the heat, check out the top Ice Cream Parlors in Sarasota here.) Located in Siesta Key Village, Meaney’s donut conveyor belt is sure to be a highlight of your Siesta Key adventures!
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Another Broken Egg is perhaps the biggest breakfast spot on Siesta Key. Part of a franchise originating in Louisiana, their unique and seasonal options make them one of the most professional breakfast spots in town. Known for its extravagant platters, signature cocktails, and many gluten-free and vegetarian options, it’s easy to see why Another Broken Egg is so beloved.
Bonjour French Cafe
It’s hard to go wrong with a French breakfast. From the crepes and quiches to the croissants and baguettes, Bonjour French Cafe has them all. Located in Siesta Key Village, this authentic French cafe is another wonderful place to visit. On a nice Florida morning, eating a French breakfast in the shade is a serene experience that’s hard to beat.
Original Word of Mouth
If you’re looking for a storied and cozy location to enjoy a fresh and local breakfast, then the local favorite Original Word of Mouth is the place to go. The small cafe is conveniently located in Gulf Gate and is designed to look and feel warm and inviting. Their menu ranges from delicious baked goods like scones, muffins, biscuits, and bagels to savory frittatas, omelets, and healthy starts, as well as an extensive offering of sweet platters of pancakes, waffles, blintzes, various eggs benedicts, and even crepes. They simply have it all!
Nutritious You: Plant-Based Cafe
The only fully vegan restaurant on Siesta Key, Nutritious You: Plant-Based Cafe offers a health-centric but still mouth-watering assortment of vegan dishes, bites, and platters. With outdoor seating, organic juices, and an incredible staff Nutritious You is the perfect place to go if you live a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle or if you’re looking for an enjoyable and healthy breakfast to kickstart your day.
The Best Western Buffet!
Our breakfast buffet here at Best Western Siesta Key officially returned in August 2021. Available from 7 am – 10 am, guests can indulge in their favorite breakfast delicacies like pancakes, eggs, bacon, bagels, or cereal. Coffee is also available each day until 4 pm. It’s the perfect quick and refreshing pick-me-up when your friends and family are ready to stroll through Siesta Key Village, hit the beach, or explore the city of Sarasota.
Before setting off on your vacation adventures, start the day with a hearty breakfast. Nothing beats a tasty morning, whether it’s a full course of pancakes and eggs or decadent coffee and donuts. Finding your favorite breakfast meal is easy with such a large list of delicious cafes, diners, and eateries. You can even try something new every day of the week! If you can’t decide where to go first, ask the local experts here at Best Western Siesta Key for additional recommendations or our personal favorites.