Very very nice people Great food , great value It's a nice family run place Feels like home read more

Very accommodating & everything seemed to be made fresh. No vegan options were listed on the menu but they were able to do sourdough toast with avocado spread & sliced tomatoes with a side of fruit. Husband had biscuits fresh from the oven & gravy - loved it. read more

Always reliable for good coffee, traditional morning bites and location on the key! Small and intimate and the service is quick.

First time visit today and the food was served in a timely manner it was looking Good & Tasting GRrrreat !! Our New Favorite Govto spot in Sarasota . Look No further you'll be pleasantly surprised ‼ read more

Food was ok. The place is just so dirty. Like gross dirty. Grout grime, flotsam and jetsam all over the floor, black mold sprinkles. The restrooms are grim, I regret having to use them. You always wonder what the kitchen looks like when the restrooms are that bad. The coffee was great. Sadly I was never offered a refill, while I heard refills being offered to those all around me. Sad face emoji. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Went here for dinner last Friday. The Dinner specials were delicious. Can't wait to go back for breakfast. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Crab cakes were Yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Overpriced with mediocre food. Very blend and nothing original to offer. Even the water is not good.

Delicious food with very nice personable service. Philly cheesesteak made with shaved steak not roast beef which it the way it should be. Huevos rancheros was deliciouso! My mom loves the cheese blintzes. And all with great coffee read more

Great location in walkable community. Service was great and the food was made to order perfectly. Its old charm makes this place worth checking out. Love the t shirts read more

Perfect place to tuck in for breakfast on a cold and windy Florida day. It as a weekday, do not busy. We got a table right away. The service was nice and very attentive. We both got omelets and they were delicious and big! Lots of ingredients, including sausage. My husband got the breakfast potatoes and they were fresh and crisp on the outside and very good (I am not a potato eater, so that is a high compliment for me!). The grits were good, as well. Coffee (decaf) was good, hot and plentiful. We left with leftovers that were equally good warmed up the next morning. Great little place on the circle! read more

Had lunch there today. Pleasant server, fun menu, served pretty promptly. Could have a pleasant conversation at the table. Not noisy.

We were looking for a breakfast before hitting Lido Beach and ended up in the Blue Dolphin. Place was almost full but we managed to get a booth just before they started taking names for a waiting list. The breakfast menu is standard fare, to be conservative we stuck to the Blue Dolphin special - 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, bacon and home fries. A young man was working the booths and he kept busy taking orders, delivering food and refilling coffee cups. Breakfast came out quickly and it was good. We finished and vacated as the line was growing outside....decent place if you're in St Armand's circle - it's a solid breakfast spot. read more

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We walked into the Blue Dolphin on a Saturday, and it seemed like the perfect spot for brunch. We were seated right away at a booth (for a party of two). The waiter was quick to take our orders. We got corned beef hash, fruit, blueberry pancakes and a breakfast wrap/burrito with home fries. The blueberry pancakes were fantastic! We ate every bite. No crumbs left. The corned beef hash was just okay. It needed to be crisped up a little more. This dish needed improvement. The home fries were perfectly crispy and delicious. The breakfast burrito was solid, and I added some hot sauce to give it an extra kick. We were happy with our meal! It was a good brunch and just what we wanted to start the beach day. I would recommend coming here. read more

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This is a great classic breakfast & lunch spot. Food was quick, servers attentive & they absolutely nailed my medium rare burger, which was a hand formed patty not a food service puck. The waffles looked delicious. Would recommend. read more

Love Sarasota love this breakfast spot! Great dive on St Armands Circle delicious foods and great service

This place is perfect before or after the beach in the morning. They make the best waffles ever!!! Every girls trip we eat here. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Great breakfast food before or after the beach! Every girls trip we are eating here!! The waffles are the best I have ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Always good I love going there when I'm in town Service is always good Food always comes out hot read more

Hubby and I visited the cafe on Longboat Key before. They opened another one here at St Armand's Circle. Here, the cafe is a lot smaller. We figured, why not try it? We came here twice for breakfast. We shared the Lox and bagel platter on the first day, plus two eggs and a fruit plate. On the second day, I had the Huevos rancheros, and Hubby had eggs and ham. The breakfast was good, but we both thought the lox and bagel were a joke because of how small the lox was served with the bagel. My Huevos rancheros were ok but lacked some ingredients, such as salsa. However, the overall experience wasn't bad; it was not what we expected compared to the original Blue Dolphins cafe. The service was excellent! read more

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The blue dolphin cafe is located in the St. Armand circle in Lido key! Great location for a cute breakfast spot! They served your typical American breakfast (as pictured) - very tasty! We sat at the bar and received great, fast and friendly service! I definitely recommend for anyone making a trip to lido key! read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Blue dolphin breakfast sampler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Loved the Seafood Fritatta so much! Flavorful with tons of seafood chunks. Mimosas were strong and delicious! The service was quick and friendly even though the restaurant was full. Only downside - the home fries were tepid as was the gravy on the biscuits. We will definitely be back. read more

Great start to another gorgeous day on Lido Beach with Mario, serving us with a chuckle! Blue Dolphin is a local favorite and easy to see why. Food was hot and good! We had an omelette, corned beef and hash, Eggs Benedict and French Toast for the little one. I bet we'll be back. read more

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Great little breakfast spot off of St Armand's circle. Was first time in area so looked to my trusty yelpers for advice and you delivered. Tiny spot but awesome little diner breakfast spot. No tables so we sat at the counter which was great. Pretty standard diner kind of menu although much smaller. Service great, food great, good chatting vibe at the counter with other patrons and the staff. Great way to start off the day. read more

This place is conveniently located in the circule so that made it a good spot for us. The place is nice inside and clean. Several booths and a couple tables. The service was fast. The food... the bacon appears to be the precooked Oscar Myer bacon. The sausage is of poor quality as well. It seem they ensure the cheapest ingredients at very high prices. Portions were good. Overall I would make a stop at McDonald's for breakfast before this place read more

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Basic breakfast at premium price. Ambience is that of a coney island (diner) you go to late night or hung over, but this one has mimosas. This might sound like a dream but at ~ $14.99 for a two egg breakfast with meat and toast, it's a hard pass for us. Mind you, we stayed to eat and got the huevos rancheros and California omelette. The huevos rancheros were basic AF, unlike any I've had before and without meat, but instead refried beans and a crap ton of sour cream. The California omelette was different and ok - the homemade guacamole was like a spread. The good - the home fries and dark rye toast read more

First time visiting and recommend 100% amazing service, delicious food. Overall spectacular place to eat. Will be returning feel in love with this restaurant. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Waffle with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Had breakfast here last year, and was pleased I attributed open tables as seasonal Coffee. Totally watered down on both cups Breakfast combination Dried out sausage Scrambled egg came out like some attempt at an omelet. Flat dry rubbery Home fries ok Pancakes. Could not be cut with a fork edge. Required knife sae motion. Actually asked for another portion. Same result except they didn't even get a color to them. Happens when dough is over mixed Wife's huevos rancheros. Tortilla dry and tough Mostly beans. Taco Bell would have been superior I recognize the owner for prior visit, and don't like to rate low but 45 dollars for this mess requires others to avoid read more

Below average diner with St Armand price. Poor service, unfriendly owner/manager. $$$ read more

Excellent quality omelette, however the food was mostly flavorless. I had to do a lot of adding of salt, pepper and other spices to make it tasty. The breakfast potatoes were huge but also flavorless. I agree with another yelper regarding this cafe. Loved the small and cozy ambiance. Service was fantastic read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Custom Omelette - $14.99 - spinach, red onions, Guac, feta. I know .. it's nuts but I requested it .. very good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A bit of home cooking in St Armand's Circle! This cozy diner's staff makes everyone feel like family. I stopped by for breakfast while visiting Sarasota, and so glad I did. Portions of their comfort food were delicious and generous. Our table tried the eggs with biscuits and gravy, Reuben sandwich, smoked salmon platter, egg and cheese sandwich, and chicken fried steak. Recommend them all! read more

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Great diner right in the heart of St Armand's Circle! The French toast is my fave! The service is quick and very good.

A friendly place I stopped in this morning for breakfast, early enough so it was not super busy. They have a lunch counter as well as other seating. I was by myself and took a seat at the counter. It was a good spot for me, I could even see around inside where they did their cooking. The staff was friendly and interacted happily with a few regulars. The food was ready quickly and service was on point. I like that they drop off the check when they drop off the food, makes the paying and leaving part go smoothly. For breakfast I had their Homemade Corned Beef Hash, a generous amount of hash, a couple of eggs, and what they call home fries. The food missed the mark just a little to me, still good but not great. The hash was definitely homemade with good color and texture. To me it was lacking some flavor. As for the eggs, they were overcooked. I don't know whether I didn't communicate well with my server or if it was a cooking issue. As for the potatoes, they were large cubes and unseasoned. Better than what I experienced for my previous review, but not better than you can find elsewhere. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Homemade Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

You know that any 5 star joint is special. Well, this place has a potential to be a 5-star joint. But it is actually fine the way it is. The decor is nothing special- blue vinyl seats and regular chrome metal diners' decor. To me, decor is not why I would choose a place. Make no mistake, Its always the food first. I've come here 3 times now. Probably again tomorrow for breakfast. Now I know the food menu pretty well, I will definitely go with their omelette or NY style bagel dishes. The first time I was here in October 2020, I tried the Huevos Rancheros. It was a bit different than the ones that I am used to. It was more like an omelette, rather than fried eggs on top of nachos. Bit different but it was still good, nonetheless. Fast forward to today, I had the lox platter, and my honey had the Western omelette. Both satisfying in terms of quality and quantity. If you close your eyes, and have the food, you might think that you are in a deli in NYC. Just like a NYC deli, the coffee is hot and plentiful but the taste is like a typical deli Folgers or Maxwell House. Its no Starbucks. But again, I am not here for coffee. This place so far has been reliable enough for me to keep on coming back when I am visiting St. Armands. read more

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The Blue Dolphin Café offers up a tasty, filling, casual breakfast in a laid back and friendly environment. There are a couple of breakfast places in St. Armands Circle. Blue Dolphin had good reviews and we knew we had to try it out. We arrived around 9am on Monday. St. Armands Circle was quiet. Plenty of parking. Blue Dolphin had a few people sitting around. We were seated and our server was around quick. I ordered a coffee and my wife got orange juice. Looking over the menu, there is a bit of something for everyone. Plenty of egg dishes, omelets, griddle favorites such as pancakes, waffles and a myriad of side dishes that covers all bases. I had a tough time choosing what I wanted. My wife went with the Blue Dolphin Special. 2 eggs, two pancakes, two strips of bacon and home fries. $10. Can't beat that. I went with the traditional eggs benedict. This is one of my favorite breakfast meals. It also comes with home fries and a bowl of fresh fruit. The food was up quick. My eggs benedict was placed in a serving dish to keep the hollandaise and runny yokes from covering my plate. I was thankful for that. The English muffins laid the groundwork for the poached eggs and Canadian bacon. The eggs were runny on the inside. The hollandaise was ample and seasoned well with a slight lemony taste to it. Everything worked well together on the messy side. The English muffins sopped up the yolks and sauce, catching all the flavor. The home fries were really good, especially with some ketchup. These were small chunks of whole potato, well seasoned and crisped in a skillet. Not deep fried. The side fruit was fresh and added a sweet component to my meal. My wife enjoyed her breakfast. She had the eggs scrambled, the bacon crispy. She had the same home fries and the two fluffy pancakes were sweet and were excellent with syrup on them. This was a quick breakfast but one we enjoyed. If you're looking for a low-key, filling and tasty breakfast that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, check out the Blue Dolphin Café. read more

Food and service were outstanding. Lots of choices and everything we chose was delicious. Sebastian and the rest of the crew were very polite, solicitous and gracious. Best breakfast this trip!!! read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Front of restaurant with street paid - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

While staying about 2 blocks away from St. Armand's Circle there weren't too many options open for breakfast in that area honestly. I choose one close by and a place that was open already. Figuring there were limited options and that it was Sunday, we decided to go early to get a seat and not have to wait. The place is small and an old diner system, which was perfectly fine and it was a good idea we went early as they were already almost full and people kept coming and many had to turn around due to no seating. The menu was pretty typical for breakfast but I do have to do that it was on the expensive side for what the selections were. I pay more for a good brunch but the menu items call for higher pricing. Almost $14.00 for two eggs, sausage, homefries and a coffee is a little much, especially when the homefries were very large in size and not something I would consider a "breakfast" item. They were more like something I would serve as a side dish with dinner. Neither of us touched our because they were too big and not cooked all the way in the middle. My over easy eggs were also over medium. Customer service we good and they checked on us often however. read more

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Great breakfast! Loved that the menu was not overwhelmed w breakfast items meaning that it was not a process to choose what I wanted. Service was good, fast and barely a wait time when we arrived. Will be back next time we are in the area. read more

Small next to a number of fun shops Can be busy , has waiting list to sign in 8 booths 3 tables 8 chairs at bar Quaint simple Service workers tolerant of complaints from geriatric customers Served immediately very friendly Food in 14 m Omelette 4/5 Pancake 4/6 Breakfast sandwich 4/5 Corned beef 3/5 too dry and grainy but okay read more

Looking for a breakfast place and this had pretty good reviews. They had limited seating but we were not in a hurry. Lots of breakfast and lunch classics. Great diner feel. I landed on the homemade corned beef hash with a couple of over easy eggs. I thought the portion would be a little bigger but what I had was pretty tasty. Deb had sausage gravy and a biscuit. Gravy was great but biscuits where dry. Even covered with the gravy they were tough to eat. Love to see everyone getting back out and will make another stop in jere in the future read more

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Come early as this is obviously a favorite of many. When I left there was already a line forming. Food was amazing, got the eggs benedict and cleaned the plate, and service was fast and friendly. Extremely happy with this find. read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Blue Dolphin Cafe was the cutest local breakfast place! Highly recommend going here for a bite to eat while you're at St. Armands. The service was great and its great value for money read more

Blue Dolphin Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida