From the moment that you walk
into Metro Coffee and Wine you
can sense that it’s a little
different than your average Sarasota
coffee spot. There is a wide variety
of seating, something for everyone.
A nice big coffee bar, tables
for two or four or a comfortable
living room like chair wait for
inside patrons. Outside there
are tables to sit and sip coffee,
wine or beer and watch the world
go by on Osprey Avenue.
Metro
serves a wide variety of shade
grown, bird friendly and organic
coffees from a variety of locations.
They make it a point to support
growers who are environmentally
friendly. It nice to see a local
business that cares as much
about their suppliers as they
do about making their own cash
register ring.
Oh
yeah, the coffee. Let’s
see on my most recent trip I
enjoyed a fantastic Café
Latte. Served in a nice large
mug this latte was nice and
rich without being bitter. A
conversation with owner Betsy
Nelson was enlightening as to
how the different types of bubbles
within the mixture interact
with each other. That’s
what sets Metro apart; they
know what’s going on inside
the mug!
Aside
from Café Latte their
coffee menu includes, Espresso,
Cappuccino, Café Mocha
or Café Caramel and drip
coffees. I didn’t have
a chance to sample one, but
I’m sure that they would
make a killer hot cocoa ($2.00).
My son the hot chocolate connoisseur
will have to be our tester.
Metro
also has a nice menu of panini
and salads. Sandwiches are priced
in the $5.00 to $9.00 range
and salads go for the same amount.
Every Monday night they feature
a “Mom’s Meal”
and that’s exactly what
it is. A meal just like Mom
used to make. Past choices have
included, Ravioli, Ham Steak
and of course everyone’s
favorite Meatloaf and Mashed
Potatoes.
On
some Friday and Saturday nights
Metro features music. I had
the opportunity to take in some
great live music on a recent
Friday night. The place was
packed and the music and coffee
were both hot. Check their web
site for the schedule of who
will be performing in the weeks
to come.
Metro
Coffee and Wine gets two thumbs
up! Great atmosphere, fantastic
coffees and a little unexplained
something that makes Metro unique.
Metro
Coffee & Wine is located
at 711 S. Osprey Avenue in Sarasota,
941-365-1800. Plenty of parking
is available on sight.
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