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    Waffle Monkey

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kristina M.

    This is a really cool spot when you are in Downtown Sarasota. It is such a great environment that whips up tasty drinks and food. They have merchandise displayed if you wanted to buy anything. The restaurant is colorful and there's so much to look at. The bathroom is clean and very cute! The servers who work here are kind and helpful. All in all, check out Waffle Monkey. This place is pretty cool!

    Robert M.

    We got off the ship early in Grand Cayman with all the shops closed until 9. Outdoor seating with some tables inside to enjoy your food. Clean restaurant with everything being made to order. Up front they had a pastry case one item being the sausage roll. Not big but full of flavor that I had to order another. Was told if they ran out it would be another 25 minutes to make them. Waffle combo's were all amazing and we added some of the homemade whip cream to the order. Do not forget to do this! All the food we had was delicious with some great people working at this restaurant. This is a must when hitting Grand Cayman.

    The churro waffles! DELICIOUS.
    Alaska C.

    All around just incredible food. Fluffy, delicious waffles in the most unique flavors and combos. Sweet, savory, sandwiches, and even a full English breakfast are on this menu. Restaurant is intimate and well decorated, so be sure to take advantage of the space outside. One of the best breakfast spots in downtown Sarasota!!!! Service is always friendly as well. :)

    Avocado toast, egg and bacon on a waffle
    lisa h.

    Love the New Waffle Monkey . Avocado toast was delicious and as always waffles are amazing. Best Mocha Latte I have had in a while . Olivia was a great server and the owner Pete was attentive !

    Choice of beverages including fresh coffee, lattes, etc
    Linda N.

    A fun relaxed waffle restaurant. Owners are on site working and taking pride in their customer experience. A variety of items on menu. Well priced. Highly recommend.Enjoy

    Faith M.

    Great food. I enjoyed my savory waffle. Also, we were able to customize our coffee. Cute place as well.

    Thomas B.

    Been here several times since they have opened. The owner and staff are good people. Friendly and professional. The food is solid Parking is an issue, but it's Sarasota so what's new there?

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    Elaine S.

    We really enjoyed this cute restaurant. It was comfortable and airy with lots of seats. We were greeted by a friendly server and she was also assisted by a kind and hospitable gentleman. I started out with a vanilla latte which was very tasty! Then I ordered the Salty Pig waffle which included yummy bacon cooked just the way I like it, slightly crisp but not all around hard. It was excellent. My husband had a strawberry waffle with whipped cream. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and bright atmosphere here and look forward to coming back.

    Mary A.

    The food is phenomenal. The chicken and waffles are delicious and hot and the waffle bananas coconut and honey delicious. Service was great loved Sierra she was exceptional. Very good coffee.

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    E. C.

    Wow! An amazing NEW family-owned waffle and breakfast restaurant in Sarasota! If you want fresh, delicious waffles--this is the place! I just had the waffles and bacon! A special shout out to all my vegan and gluten-free friends, in addition to regular waffles, they have DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE and vegan waffles too! We met the owner (he and his wife started the restaurant) and we learned that they worked for months to craft the perfect recipe!

    Brian S.

    Great experience at Waffle Monkey. Came with a large group after Thanksgiving and was well taken care of. Food was excellent as usual too!

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    Thank you for your comments! We can’t wait to see you again.

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    Today was our third visit and we are loving their waffles and crisp bacon! Their coffee is really good too!!!

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    Waitress was awesome, all employees happy and helpful, good food, plenty of parking , in a great area, glad we went andhighly recommend.

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    We are so happy you visited us we hope to see you again soon!

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    yummy waffles that taste super duper good also they are fluffy which makes them even better

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    Great food especially the sausage pastry roll and Cierra's service was amazing!!! Would definitely recommend

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    Everything was amazing! owners were so kind and just so welcoming. Chicken was so good, will definitely be back with my family!!

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    Amazing food Amazing people Amazing place Definitely amazed me you walk in and they want you to be there

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