Rise & Nye's

This is the most amazing coffee/Ice cream place we've ever been to. The quality of ingredients are top notch homemade and local. I haven't had coffee this good since I visited Colombia! All of the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the best part is it's a non-profit.

Such a wonderful place! They have a cute coffee shop vibe but also ice cream treats. They make home made ice cream samies right on the soot. The staff are mostly special needs, so they offer the opportunities to find employment for those that may struggle. Their was a girl doing live painting and the founder had a display of his products and diamond art!
I love this being in our community and what it offers!
It’s also super delicious and in the cutest spot near Bricks!
A must for after dinner fun!

Pros:
-such a huge menu. You can pretty much get any coffee drink you want, any ice cream you want (including different cones or you can get an ice cream sandwich with their cookies). And they have beignets??
-at night, they will open up the store so there’s seating outside/inside and it’s just such a nice environment. Lots of cozy lighting
-they sell artwork by employees there💗

Con:
-I think their ordering system is a bit confusing at first and inefficient. But that’s just me being picky

What I recommend:
-their ice cream cookie sandwiches. You get to pick your own cookies and ice cream

Integrated employment,
front and center
For too long, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been kept in the shadows. Rise & Nye's is about inclusion, acceptance and opportunity for all. Visit us in our awesome flagship shop, right in the middle of downtown Sarasota, Florida.

Dignity and Respect

We totally recommend these amazing people to enjoy your coffee or ice cream with! They have the sweetest disabilities employees you’d ever want to meet!

I love what this place stands for an how they employee individuals with developmental disabilities!

I love that the coffee is organic but I was disappointed at the taste. I spent $7 on a latte and didn’t even end up drinking it!

I’ve heard that the Icecream and beignets are amazing but I did not have the chance to try them out. There are about 4-6 tables inside and a small outside patio.

I would say this is more of an in and out type place versus one you would set up and work from.

There is limited street parking and a parking garage right next door. I believe the minimum cost to park is $3.50

MORE than you know is amazing about this place.
Having eaten dinner across the street, the Beignet sign caught my attention.
As we meandered in, we were greeted by such friendly faces and staff.
After ordering we soon learned that we had met the founder and owner as well and he introduced us to the staff.
I was even gifted a thank you letter that one had written for me.
Notice I have even mentioned the food yet. . . oh I will!!

It’s so nice to see passion, purpose and giving in our world in a time when we all need it.
There is so much more to this place than meets the eye, and I can only encourage you to experience EACH element yourself. It will be meaningful and magical and was the best part of our night.

The Beignets?? OH MY GOSH.
Hot and fresh. They were delicious. We had some cinnamon and some powdered sugar. So so so wonderful as a crowning piece of the night.

You need to go here !!

I loved everything about my experience here. The staff were supre nice and helpful, the mocha and late' were the best on this road trip so far, and I love their work supporting their values. I also had a double scoop of ice cream and a key lime ice cream sandwich.
This place is amazing

In addition to truly great beignet a lovely cup of coffee or chai, the highlight is the heart of this place! You can feel it when you walk in and it floods out from the lovely people working here. Need a hot drink or ice cream while your downtown Sarasota, this is worth the trip. We will be back!!!!

Just a quick note to let you know that we appreciate your attention and the delicious coffee and beignets that made our day!

Thank you for your warmth and consideration they are truly appreciated, we are so happy for moments like these that make us feel so lucky to meet you.

Warmest regards,
Jessica

Mornings that start out with Rise and Nye’s are the best days, everything on the menu is delicious! The muffins are my favorite but I truly come to see all the smiling faces behind the counter.