Original Word of Mouth - Venice Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Original Word of Mouth - Venice, a charming spot nestled at 1740 E Venice Ave, ideal for breakfast lovers and casual diners alike. This quaint eatery boasts a menu that celebrates homemade flavors and hearty portions. Start your day with the Classic Buttermilk Pancakes, perfectly fluffy and made from scratch, or create your own masterpiece with the BYO Omelette featuring up to three toppings.

For a taste of the sea, the Crab Frittata is a delightful option, pairing flavors like asparagus and spicy pepper jack cheese. Don’t miss the unique Cinnamon Crepes and the daily-changing Word of Mouth Scones that add a sweet touch to any meal.

With exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere, you’ll find the experience here as memorable as the food itself. Join us for a meal that has local patrons raving!

Breakfast

Fresh Baked Muffin

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

Assorted Bagels

Freshly Made Smoothie Of The Day 16oz

Changes on a daily basis!

"The Best In Sarasota" 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 Sausafe Gravy

Fresh baked buttermilk biscuit with homemade gravyAdd two eggs on top, any way you like 'em

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.

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

Tuna Salad Or 100% Breast Of Chicken Salad

Surrounded with 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

Lunch