Simon's Coffee House — Restaurant in Siesta Key

Used to be great, but has grown complacent and gone downhill.

The blackboard often has new, fresh things on offer. Too bad they're not very interesting. Often it's just a variation on something they already offer, or a "seasonal" way to ruin coffee or tea.

The service has never been all that attentive (but always friendly and knowledgeable). They always remember you, what you wanted, and all about the menu. They just don't notice when you need a refill, when you're done, or when you're ready to order.

Long waits for expensive, mediocre food.

You get it their way. Asking for a substitution or customization that's not on the menu gets you dirty looks.

Their full menu isn't available all day, despite just being open for breakfast and lunch. Really, how hard is it to make a croissant sandwich after noon, or make a cold-cut sandwich before 10:00? Does it require a whole kitchen overhaul?

Good coffee and tea if you don't mind waiting, or paying more than Star*ucks, or getting your order wrong, or having it contaminated by the flavored version they put in the pot last time.

There are always healthy things on the menu, though a lot of the options are boring.

A few options were stellar, and were the reasons I came back (as well as the slightly overpriced but bounteous deli they run on the side). Too often now though, the quality is greasy-spoon-diner, with four star prices.

Keep your $10 fruit-and-yogurt plates, and the $12 sausage-egg-brie (with veggie option) greasy crossandwich (once delicious, now usually stale, and always only available for breakfast). I can make this at home, and better than what they're...

This is a MUST for anyone in Siesta Key. I can't say anything bad about it, besides it being so far from home for me. :)

The owners are a friendly British couple with an incredibly courteous serving staff. One of the owners greeted us immediately upon arriving and seated us. While there is plenty of seating, this place was packed. It appears as if they've been there for a long time and have also taken up 3 storefronts in the plaza, and are located right next to a large bakery, which may be where they get their breads from? (I may need to be fact-checked on this as I'm making a few assumptions...lol).

I ordered the green tea with lemon and my boyfriend had the caramel latte with a bit of cocoa powder on top. Both were so delicious! Our server was Jodi, who was incredibly sweet and courteous. Loved her!

For lunch I had a very difficult decision (which is always a good sign of a well thought-out menu in my opinion). I narrowed it down to the London panini and Roast Beef panini which happened to be Jodi's favorites. I ended up going with the London which BLEW MY MIND. Holy panini. I've never had a roast beef sandwich or a sandwich with horseradish sauce...as I honestly don't care for either. But I'm always curious when an item is listed first on the menu. ;-)

For dessert, we were quickly swooned into ordering the chocolate peanut butter cookie. If I were to truly describe how amazing this was, there would be too much profanity in this review. Just know you can't leave without trying this. ;-)

We will absolutely be back to this gem, as Siesta Key is our favorite local...

I was so happy to find this great spot! This cozy restaurant has an amazing menu. There are not many places that not only have a large amount of vegetarian/vegan options as well as meat eater options that are both done exceptionally well. We started with fantastic coffee ( I am very picky about my coffee), which a large assortment of milks were provided. Every non-milk option as well as fat-free milk up to heavy cream. I had the Mediterranean tofu, it was cooked perfectly and the flavors were fresh and delicious. My table mate had an egg sandwich, and they couldn't have been more pleased with it. Also the portions were huge. In addition, the staff was friendly and attentive. In fact, we spoke to the owner as were were leaving as he was putting blankets at the outside tables, as it was a cool day, which we thought was incredibly incitful and considerate. He was very pleasant and obvious puts a lot of heart in his business and it showed. I will definitely return to this restaurant whenever I am in the area. I have since returned to this restaurant and the food and service was just as amazing as the first time. I highly recommend the Ruby, I don't even care for beets and this dish was a delicious. My mom had the Reuben and said it was one of the best she ever had. Definitely make sure you take the opportunity to go to...