I absolutely love this coffee shop and would rate it more than 5 stars if I could! I'm new to the…read morearea and I was lucky enough to pick this coffee shop about a month ago for a quick team meeting. Fortunately, Black Gold falls right in the middle of my territory and I'm able to stop by a few times a week. Great ownership and awesome people working here. I truly love how they support Veteran's and First Responders. Very well done! Coffee is delicious and roasted on site. I belonged to a coffee club and had a monthly subscription. Upon tasting the coffee at Black Gold, I immediately cancelled my subscription and will only purchase coffee here. The folks working here will never steer you wrong with their recommendations.

Freshly Roasted Perfection in Venice…read more I stopped into Black Gold Coffee Roasters and was blown away. I ordered an iced mocha that was absolutely delicious - you can really taste the coffee through the chocolate instead of it being overly sweet, which I loved. The coconut macaroon I got on the side was phenomenal and paired perfectly with the drink. They're roasting beans less than 20 feet from where I was sitting, and even before we walked in, you could smell the coffee from the parking lot. It adds so much to the atmosphere knowing everything is that fresh. Service was top notch: super friendly, accurate with the order, and genuinely down to earth and inviting. This place feels like a true local gem, and I will definitely be returning.

The Clever Cup is my new go-to spot to start the morning. The environment is so cozy and inviting,…read morewith plenty of space to sit and get work done, and the wifi is fast and reliable, which is a huge plus if you're working remotely. The espresso here is fantastic, seriously well made. My wife got the blueberry maple latte and loved it (fruit in my coffee isn't really my thing, but she couldn't stop raving about it). We also split a bagel sandwich, and wow, it did not disappoint. Fresh ingredients, perfectly toasted, just really delicious. Oh... and they freeze their drip coffee into ice cubes and then use them for your iced coffee.. wow. On top of all that, the service was great, warm and friendly without being intrusive. This place has such a pleasant vibe. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great cup of coffee and a comfortable spot to settle in for a while!

Cute little shop that's walkable distance from many houses. I got the nutty Irishman. If you're a…read morefan of hazelnut, you'll love this. Avocado on bagel 8/10: They use the avocado cups from Costco but it's still really good. Would've preferred fresh avocado Nutty Irishman w/ oatmilk 8/10: Wish there was more of a coffee flavor. However, delicious taste! Did not taste watered down. Cashier let us know they were out of to go boxes for the food. Very transparent! We ended up having her wrap it up in aluminum which was fine.

Perq is one of a kind. A spot that feels equally as tucked away from the vibrancy of Hillview as it…read moreis easily accessible. The owners are thoughtful, hard working and know their craft and their customer well. The line is always worth the wait -- grab a spot on one of the cozy couches or sit in the sun outdoors (pup approved!) while you wait for your beverage or one of the delicious breakfast items. One of my favorite memories from visiting Perq for many years: I once grabbed a few coffees and pastries to bring to a friend. I accident left a muffin behind. The owner took the time to track me down and send a message over social media letting me know they think I left it behind and they'd hold it for me or I could have a credit towards a future visit. Unreal. If you have visited Perq before you know there was likely a line yet the owners took note of this and took the time to go above and beyond. I'm grateful for this slice of neighborhood caffeine heaven. Congrats on 13 years

After seeing great reviews online, I was so excited to try Perq. I was in Sarasota for the day and…read moremy usual breakfast spot is closed on Mondays. I placed an order online for food ahead of time. I was also going to place an order for coffee online, but their menu and online ordering system is confusing. When I pulled up, I realized parking was going to be an issue. Your only option is street parking in a very busy part of town. They have plenty of spots in the back, but they are reserved for employees only. All but one of the employee spots were available. After circling the block a few times, I was able to park a block away on the street. When I walked in, I mentioned I was picking up food but I also wanted to order a coffee. The man at the counter rudely told me that I had to pick up my food at the counter in the back. When I asked if they had nonfat milk, I was again met with an attitude and he said "we only have local milk and three dairy alternatives." It was very clear that I wasn't being respected because I wasn't a local. Imagine my surprise when a small/medium sized latte, with no syrup, was $9.10. Absolute highway robbery for an average latte. For food, I ordered an avocado toast with shaved egg. I had a much better experience interacting with the woman at the food window. She was incredibly kind, made an effort to talk to me and my food was ready 20 minutes early. It was good and fresh, but I now know that I'm not a fan of the texture of shaved eggs. I'm in Sarasota a few times a year and I will absolutely not be going back.

loved our coffee and toasts!! my friend tried the fig and loved it. great matcha too, great locationread more

Both the bagel and coffee were ok. It's decorated kinda tacky with fake plants and such. Just…read morewanted to try somewhere new for coffee in Sarasota, won't be rushing back.

Didn't have my morning coffee and found By The Bay Bistro 5 minutes from my house. Coffee is…read moreexcellent, great everything bagel and nice place to get away for work/wifi avbl, meetings at high tops and lounge chairs. Great place!! I'll be back.

By The Bay Bistro in Osprey is located in a cute plaza just minutes from Venice and Nokomis. The…read moreinteriors are very well thought out with a European feel, but also give a nod to coffee from various places around the world. They have very cozy indoor and outdoor seating, and friendly and engaging staff. The owner was present and happy to chat with us with helpful tips about visiting the area. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in her business and the quality of product they deliver. In addition to caffeinated beverages and bakery items, they have an impressive menu of sandwiches and lunch items. We kept things simple by ordering an iced cafe mocha, a dark roast coffee, and a chocolate croissant. You can tell they use high quality ingredients since the iced cafe mocha had chocolate flakes in them, but somehow managed to accent the beverage perfectly without making it too sweet. The chocolate croissant tasted absolutely delicious and had a wonderful chocolate filling inside unlike most traditional recipes...we both agreed it was great and tasty. The owner mentioned she gets her croissants from Europe and does the filling and final baking on premises to serve it hot. I'm not aware of any bakeries that go to all that trouble, but it makes for a high quality product. All in all, an excellent coffee and pastry experience at By The Bay Bistro...it's a place I hope to return to and would recommend to others visiting the Venice, Florida area.

service is amazing and the selection of heady glass is insane!!! Enjoy stopping by whenever I can a…read moremust see

I had a hot latte with skim milk and honey: very good coffee, quick service, clean restroom,…read morecomfortable ambiance to sit and relax out of the sun. I like that they had a full selection of milks: whole, skim, half-and-half, oat, almond, and coconut. What I like most is they are open later than most of the coffee houses on the island. I was there on a Tuesday and most of the other cafés close at 2 PM; this one stays open till 5 PM. That sounds like a small detail, but makes a big difference to those of us on a travel schedule!

Matt who works there on Saturdays is excellent!! The 2 young girls that work there are very nice…read moretoo.. Very nice clean place!!

I'm really disappointed in this Dunkin , I go through the drive-through and order the new…read morestrawberry Matcha, and in the drive home the drink must've deflated because I have no cold foam, and the drink is over a third of the way empty all of a sudden. And I haven't even to try it yet... but that just shows they didn't even put the Matcha to the top, they put way too much cold foam and it left me severely underwhelmed.

Stay Gold, Golden Coffee…read more What a charming little place. I believe it's a Ukrainian / European coffee shop, so all the better. They have many pastries that just look divine, and not to mention some of the best macarons I've yet tried. It was such a sweet atmosphere and added on to that with how friendly the barista was. The coffee is delicious, well made and strong with the perfect bit of flavoring. I also tried one of their seasonal refresher drinks which had coconut milk, and either raspberry or strawberry and it was amazing. Really fruit in it and you could just tell it was fresh and had good ingredients in it. Starbucks refresher ain't got nothinggg on this. So dang good. Will definitely be trying to find a reason to visit this area again just so I can come back here.

Went to meet a friend today, and I was very impressed! The staff were very helpful and friendly as…read moresoon as I walked in. I ordered an iced breve with sugar free vanilla syrup and it was delicious. I also got a very yummy dessert, it had a hard exterior with mousse inside. Will definitely visit again!