Original Word of Mouth
6604 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL
Crema's Take
“This beloved Sarasota breakfast and lunch spot nails the classic diner experience with genuinely exceptional food that keeps customers coming back, from their famously fluffy pancakes and flavorful biscuits and gravy to creative specials like their specialty breakfast burrito and French toast. The crew—particularly staff like Tasha—makes a point of actually looking out for guests by warning about generous portions and delivering service that stays warm and attentive even during the chaos of holiday rushes. It's the kind of independent place where the counter seating, friendly vibe, and real care in both cooking and hospitality make it feel like a genuine neighborhood gem rather than just another breakfast spot.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We enjoyed a very delicious breakfast here!
Omg was this good! Biscuits and gravy were delicious, gravy had great flavor. The pancakes are large and fluffy. The specialty breakfast burrito was so good. We ordered the special French toast to share which was a banana bread pudding French toast topped with a Cream cheese…
The food is a wonderful as it looks, be mindful of serving sizes - as Tasha cautioned us. That's a pro move - make sure people know what they're getting into. Tasha sealed the deal on first impressions, we'll be back!
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Even when super busy on Mother's Day, we were seated and served with a minimal wait. The food was great; I tried 3 dishes. My Reuben sandwich had very lean, soft cuts of meat. I also tried the veggie sandwich, which I will definitely…
We had a great breakfast at the original word of mouth. The service was super friendly, our uber driver Tom recommended the spot and it did not disappoint. Had an old diner feel with the stools around the counter. My omelette was fantastic the gravy on top was definitely…
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