Original Word of Mouth Menu – Sarasota, FL

Type : Breakfast restaurant

Location : Sarasota, FL

Casual breakfast & lunch spot with sidewalk seating, offering omelets, muffins, soup & sandwiches. Based on 882 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Original Word of Mouth 34231

Address:
6604 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231

Phone: (941) 925-2400

Website:

Hours

Saturday 8 AM–2 PM
Sunday 8 AM–2 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 8 AM–2 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 8 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–2 PM
Thursday 8 AM–2 PM
Friday 8 AM–2 PM

Menu

Breakfast
Fresh Baked Muffins
Made in house daily! We typically always have fresh blueberry and a chefs special of the day
Word Of Mouth Scones
Flavors change on a daily basis
Fresh Baked Croissant
Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
Freshly Baked in house every day! Ask for it fully loaded with raisins, warm vanilla icing, and crunchy toasted pecans
Tennessee Mountain Biscuits
Made in house daily – these jumbo sized buttery, buttermilk biscuits are used in our Country Benedict and Biscuits & Gravy.
Assorted Bagels
Freshly Made Smoothie Of The Day 16oz
Changes on a daily basis!
“The Best In Sarasota” Mixed Fruit Selection
Mix of fresh cut seasonal fruit, topped with banana slices.
Bowl Of Granola
Granola made from scratch – filled with toasted oats, local honey, toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, & raisins. Topped with a mix of fresh fruit and choice of yogurt.
Oatmeal
Cooked to order – Served with a side of raisins and brown sugar
Yogurt & Berry Parfait
Layered strawberry and vanilla yogurt mixed with seasonal berries
Wisconsin
Mix of 3 Cheeses: Swiss, Provolone, and Cheddar. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Boston
Filled with Spinach, Mushroom, and Swiss. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Spring
Filled with mix of veggie & fresh herbs, topped with diced tomatoes. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Chicago
Filled with Spinach, Bacon, and Cheddar. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Eduardo
Filled with Ham, Broccoli, and Cheddar. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Bodybuilder’s Egg Whites
Egg whites, turkey and lite cheddar. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Tex Mex
Spicy Mexican chorizo, pepper jack, sauteed peppers, onions, topped with sour cream, guacamole & homemade salsa. Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
BYO Omelette
Build your own omelette with up to 3 toppings! Served with choice of “WORD” fries or grits, plus toast!
Crab Fritatta
Topped with crab, spinach, asparagus, roasted red peppers, capers, & spicy pepper jack cheese
Veggie Frittata
Filled with asparagus, zucchini, mushroom, roasted red peppers and Swiss cheese – topped with a dollop of sour cream, tomato and green onions
Classic Buttermilk
Sweet Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes made from scratch!
Hearty Buckwheat Pancakes
Made in house – these are Gluten Free! Additional
Cake Special
2 Buttermilk pancakes topped with 2 eggs and a choice of bacon or sausage
Belgian Waffle
Dusted with powdered sugar, served with a side of homemade orange pecan butter
Gordon’s Favorite Waffle
Topped with seasonal fruit and a side of freshly whipped cream
Country Waffle
Belgian waffle topped with two eggs, any way you like ’em, with a side of bacon or sausage
Cheese Blintzes
Served with our zesty orange sour cream sauce, a side of fresh fruit, and a choice of our daily muffin or scone
Classic French Toast W/ Sourdough Or 7 Grain
Option of the house baked Sourdough or 7 Grain bread, dipped in our vanilla batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Add berries, banana, and a side of fresh whipped cream
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Our very own baked Cinnamon Rolls are sliced and dipped in a vanilla custard batter then grilled to a golden brown crisp – topped with freshly whipped cream
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Stuffed with strawberry cream cheese and topped with fresh berries
Cinnamon Crepes
Cinnamon spiced crepes stuffed with strawberry cream cheese topped with strawberries, bananas and freshly whipped cream
Eggs Benedict Classic
Two poached eggs set atop a toasted English muffin and grilled ham, topped with our signature homemade hollandaise sauce
Eggs Florentine
Two poached eggs set atop sauteed spinach, grilled portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, Parmesan cheese & toasted 7-Grain or Gluten-Free bread topped with our signature homemade hollandaise sauce
Country Benedict
Tennessee mountain biscuit with sausage patty and two eggs any way you like ’em, topped with our housemade sausage gravy
The Barnyard Specialty
Two eggs, choice of toast or muffin and home fries or grits. Add bacon or sausage with your Barnyard
Veggie And Spuds
Our delicious home fries topped with sauteed vegetables and two eggs how you like ’em – choice of toast, muffin or scone.
Tennessee Mountain Biscuit With Homemade Sausage Gravy
Fresh baked buttermilk biscuit with homemade gravy – you can add two eggs on top, any way you like ’em for an upcharge
Manhattan Scramble
Three eggs scrambled with shaved corned beef, potatoes, peppers, onions, and Swiss cheese, topped with tomato, sour cream and green onion – choice of homefries or grits
Smoked Salmon
Served with lettuce, tomato, hardboiled egg, onions, cream cheese, capers & your choice of bagel
Three Amigos Breakfast Burrito
Filled with eggs, chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, cheddar and pepper jack topped with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeno and black olives – choice of home fries or grits
Corned Beef Hash
Our homemade hash served with sliced tomatoes and eggs hows you like ’em – served with grits or homefries and choice of toast
Greek Breakfast Wrap
Scrambled eggs, black olives, spinach, tomatoes, onions and feta cheese – choice of home fries or grits
Huesvos Rancheros
Crispy tortillas topped with housemade black beans, two eggs the way you like ’em, cheddar cheese, and red onions, topped with housemade salsa verde – choice of home fries or grits
BYO Breakfast Egg Sandwich
Choose a sandwich size English muffin, croissant or fresh-baked buttermilk biscuit – add choice of meat and a melted cheese. Comes with an additional side of home fries or grits.
Lunch
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Breast of chicken, Granny Smith apples, walnuts and celery
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Albacore tuna, red onions, and celery
Curried Egg Salad Sandwich
Grilled 3 Cheese, Tomato, & Bacon
Classic BLT
Crispy Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
BLAT
Crispy Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato
Soup & Half Deli Sandwich
1/2 Deli sandwich and your choice of any of our homemade soups.
“WOM” Burger
8 oz. of freshly ground beef cooked the way you like, lettuce, tomato, and onions topped with our special “WOM” sauce. Add cheese and bacon
Turkey Burger
Grilled turkey burger topped with sliced avocado & melted pepper jack cheese
Reuben (Home Cooked Corned Beef)
Our homemade corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing and swiss cheese on Rye bread
Tune Melt Sandwich
On Rye with Swiss cheese and sliced tomato
Veggie Sandwich
Marinated grilled portobello mushroom, tomato, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, havarti cheese and sliced cukes, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, on fresh baked ciabatta bread
Chicken Sandwich
Garlic marinated tender breast of chicken grilled or blackened, served on ciabatta bread with lettuce and tomato. Add bacon & blue cheese
Heather’s Delight
Hot ham, turkey, Swiss & provolone cheeses with 1,000 island dressing and a layer of slaw on ciabatta bread
Cookie’s Favorite
Hot shaved roasted beef, melted brie, mayo, lettuce and tomato on grilled pumpernickel
Roundup Wrap
Shaved ham, roast beef, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack and cheddar cheese with horseradish aioli in a sundried tomato wrap
Panini Of The Day
Daily Soup
Served with house made bagel chips. Cup/Bowl
Black Beans With Rice & Onions
Cup/Bowl
Albacore Tuna Salad And Fresh Fruit
Homemade albacore tuna salad (mayo, onion, celery) scooped on top Of fresh fruit
House Garden Salad
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumbers, onions, peppers, mushrooms – choice of dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine hearts with house-made garlic croutons, housemade Caesar dressing, and shredded Parmesan cheese. (Add Grilled Marinated Chicken, Grilled or Blackened Salmon )
June’s Spinach Salad
Fresh baby spinach tossed with chopped apples, walnuts, and blue cheese, in a citrus vinaigrette dressing
Chef’s Salad “The Word Way”
Fresh baby greens and veggies topped with ham, turkey, roast beef, and bacon with hard boiled egg, shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese – choice of dressing
Cobb Salad
Crispy romaine hearts topped with chopped turkey, hard boiled egg, bacon, avocado slices, tomato, crumbled blue cheese, and cucumber – choice of dressing

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Reviews

Chris Amstutz
Nice local breakfast lunch spot with hints of nostalgia. Wife found this place while shopping with her girlfriends. She took me back and had to have the Reuben. I’m not a Reuben fan and had the 1/2 chicken salad sandwich + soup which was a root vegetable chowder. Good all around and the cucumber salad was excellent.

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Anita Pangelinan
First time here! Experience was great. Menu is very simple but also had many options. Atmosphere is great. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well.

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Frankie G.
Great spot. Great service, awesome Breakfast!

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O07
Truly an excellent breakfast experience. Our new favorite in Sarasota.

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Candice Falk
Simply the best breakfast place around. I love the food, the staff, the counter, the regulars, the tables when with friends, the chefs, everyone and everything. I have difficulty eating breakfast out and this place fits the bill. The specials are amazing. The fruit, veggies and the breakfasts are fresh and wonderful. I almost always get the cheese blintzes that come with a beautiful fruit salad. I’ve also had their crepes and pancakes. Best coffee around!!

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Steven Roth
Our first time dining here this morning as new residents of north Venice. We had been hearing and reading recommendations for seven months, all 100% positive.

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Nihal Mohan
I was looking for a good Egg Benedict and this place serves of one of the best hollandaises I ever have tasted ( Google reviews helped a lot). Their house fries is amazing and my wife simply loved the smoothie of day (Mango, banana, almond+). Check out this place if you are a Benedict lover!!

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Danni Solomon
We came here on 5/01/23 and….Wow what a gem! First time going here with my wife and a couple friends. The food is to die for and we will absolutely be back. I got the Cookies Favorite sandwich and wow, it takes a lot to thrill me with a sandwich and this definitely blew my expectations for a sandwich. I also got the chocolate scone and it was heavenly. My wife got a delicious breakfast sandwich and we shared some of the best corned beef hash we’ve had in a very long time. The breakfast potatoes are cooked in roasted garlic or something but I was literally drooling eating these. Our friends enjoyed their breakfasts and our server was amazing and attentive! I wish I could remember her name. The decor and atmosphere is nice and farm-modern? Not sure but it’s cute! There’s even a bar for those who don’t want or need a booth or table. Definitely a must go to for breakfast, brunch or lunch. We will be back with more friends and try some of their specials of the day. My only complaint is they aren’t open for dinner!

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Tool Man
Outstanding, innovative twist on many classic dishes. The HashBrown Potatoes are some of the best I’ve ever had.

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W Turner
I have never in my life had a food experience this exceptional. The server was very attentive and very knowledgable about the menu. We ordered our food and it was out of the kitchen less than 10 minutes and was very good, fresh and hot – there were quite a few guests in there too. It was a PERFECT breakfast experience.

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