Mezzaluna, Llc - Sarasota County

My daughter took me to this lovely little restaurant on the recommendation of her friend. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The waitress was friendly and the service outstanding! And the food, the food was scrumptious! I don’t know what was different about the French toast? Homemade bread? But that was the absolute best French toast I have ever had. If I ever return to Sarasota I will definitely eat here again. Highly recommend.

Talk about a recommendation that has survived the test of time. When my wife and I first visited Sarasota, Florida, for a vacation in the late 1970s, we asked a friend who had been wintering in the town for a few years to suggest some restaurants that he favored. His first recommendation was Millie 's. Best breakfast in town, he said. And so it was and still is. Located at 3900 Clark Road, Millie 's has been serving breakfast and lunch from 7 to 2:30 on Tuesday through Sunday for 64 years. It 's always crowded. And it never disappoints. American journalist and author John Gunther once said that all happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast and Millie 's subscribes to that wholesome remark. Juan was our server on this occasion, a veteran staff member who was pleased to greet to out-of-towners who knew the menu as well as he did. It was past noon so my wife chose a croissant sandwich with chicken salad and coleslaw. No matter the time, I couldn 't pass up my breakfast favorite, traditional Eggs Benedict with poached eggs, Canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin with home fries and a side of corned beef hash. And a large glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. Gunther was right. At Millie 's, it 's all about a leisurely breakfast and a lot of happiness.

We go out every Sunday morning for breakfast. Today we went to Millie's where we have been before. Had Renee as our waitress. She was excellent! We've been served by others in the past but hands down she has been the best! We had the cottage cheese pancakes (who knew?! , raisin pancakes and a regular egg breakfast. As usual the food is always good and we will be back...hopefully to be in Renee's section again!

The Bacon is like dried shoe leather. Food has no flavor, it tastes stale. Breakfast came to $35 for two after a $20 discount. It used to be good here. Gross!

This place has been a favorite for years. Can’t beat the service, price or the food. Love the salads and the breakfast burrito!!