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By Stacy Perry

Located about 3 miles off I-75 on Clark Road, Smell the Bread walks the talk! This cozy place is committed to environmental and ethical stewardship, from their GMO-free pledge to their locally-sourced coffee roaster; and yes, the coffee is fair-trade and organic. They offer several vegan sandwiches (served on bread made in-house), a daily vegan feature Monday through Friday, and vegan salads with house-made dressings. If you’re traveling with a meat eater, Smell the Bread also offers a handful of items in which certified humane-raised chicken is the focus; this can also be added to any salad for an additional cost.

Smell The Bread, Exterior

When I was there last, I ordered the Harvest Roast Panini and my dining companion ordered the vegan feature of the day, the Meatball Sandwich with homemade ricotta and pesto. Their six regular plant-based sandwiches range from $7.95 to $8.95, their daily vegan specials are $8.50.

Harvest Roast Panini

We had a choice of 3 sides (always rotating and always vegan), sweet potato salad, black bean salad, and red potato salad. The servings are generous and the food is always well-seasoned. They also make their own pickles, which they serve with all their main dishes.

Meatball Sandwich

Wait, there’s more. All of the pastries and sweets on offer are vegan and there is always a gluten-free option. Learn more about this brand new (open since 5/1/13) spot by visiting their well-designed site, Smell The Bread.

 Stacy Perry loves to eat. When not in the kitchen cooking or baking, she likes to spend time knitting, reading, kayaking, and staying fit through yoga and tai chi.  She studied pharmacy at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and has always had an interest in nutrition, which led to her completing the Plant-based Nutrition course through eCornell.  She currently resides in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and dog. Stacy’s territory covers Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida and the surrounding areas.