Fuel Cafe - Sarasota

[PoppaNoDoz]

We took a short trip today and visited the Fuel Cafe (http://www.fuelsrq.com/) in Sarasota. It is relatively easy to find off off of 41 just north of Bee Ridge road (though parking is tight once you get there).

It is a small place with what looks to be a simple kitchen and espresso bar. The scenery is just too cool, from the unique bikes parked out front, to the decorations inside. Great posters, fantastic art and pictures of the owner standing next to guys with names like Schwantz and Capirossi. He even has a photograph of Matt Mladin smiling! Even the bathroom comes with a copy of "Road Racer X" so that you can spend your contemplative time pondering over the latest racing and sportbike details in print.

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The owner is a really cool guy, he sat and talked with us. The picture you see here is him with a shot from his trip to Jennings in the background. Yes, that's the owner, yes he's dragging a knee on bike "111".

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The food was just fantastic! This guy must be a chef / motorcyclist / entrepreneur . . because this food is way beyond expectations for such a small kitchen:

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The coffee alone was worth the trip (check out the CUP!!)

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And it was cheap too! Sandwich, coffee, soda, chocolate brownie . . all total I think it came to $12!

Last note: Fuel Cafe hosts MotoGP - and not the "Speed Channel" MotoGP either. The owner has it set up to see All the qualifying, ALL the interviews, All of the races. If possible, he can even do it live the day of.

So, check them out - the next time you are out riding near Sarasota you should INSIST on making it a pitstop.

[PoppaNoDoz]

yes, I know, the pictures don't do it justice - sorry about that, camera got left at home, all cell phone pics.

[Buckette]

Was that ramen noodles and ketchup? :crackup::crackup:

[PoppaNoDoz]

Nah, some kind of Thai, or Indonesian something-or-other. Spicy!

[RICO]

Nice find, might have to check it down next time I'm down there.

[ajusf16]

hmm wonder if he is showing anyting tomorrow I wanna ride

[griffinzx10]

This is the place that technochick talks about

[Neal]

Definately something I would like to check out.

[TampaFZR]

I think i might have to bring the wife down for lunch sometime. looks like a great place

[BERT-O]

Hey PoppaNoDoz, that was the place I mention awhile back when I rode w/ you, Lou & crew from St.Pete. But it was a good distance to ride out there for those guys at the time. :D

A few of us here go there on Tuesday for their bike nite. A good mix of bikes show up as well w/ free wings :D The 1st time I attended a meet, I was able to see to witness more than 4 Duc's in one parking at a time! lol

Dex, the owner, good guy to talk to and just chill there for a snack! Nice place to go refresh after a small SE run.

Notice the 1st pic is Roger chillin, lol

[ajusf16]

Hey PoppaNoDoz, that was the place I mention awhile back when I rode w/ you, Lou & crew from St.Pete. But it was a good distance to ride out there for those guys at the time. :D

A few of us here go there on Tuesday for their bike nite. A good mix of bikes show up as well w/ free wings :D The 1st time I attended a meet, I was able to see to witness more than 4 Duc's in one parking at a time! lol

Dex, the owner, good guy to talk to and just chill there for a snack! Nice place to go refresh after a small SE run.

Notice the 1st pic is Roger chillin, lol
hmmmm free, wings I am so in

[Renegade]

Was that ramen noodles and ketchup? :crackup::crackup:

LOL thats what i thought too.... just with hot sause on top :)

[kt-rides2]

hmmm, Girls ride ends around Sarasota Saturday, does he serve american food too? Burgers and such??

[KyleB]

He even has a photograph of Matt Mladin smiling.

Photoshop.

[PoppaNoDoz]

hmmm, Girls ride ends around Sarasota Saturday, does he serve american food too? Burgers and such??

Burgers no, but good hot sandwiches. He may have his menu online, not sure.

[PoppaNoDoz]

More pics.

Went back today, was riding in the area and decided to take my own advice.

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Watching FASTER on the big screen over lunch

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Eating chocolate brownie with a hot cup of coffee (in a very stylish cup I might add)

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He even lent me some tools to fix my sticking throttle. Not kidding, a love bug jammed itself all the way up into the cables and it made my throttle stick.

[HalftheSandwich]

Fuel is a ton of fun. Or at least a fun place to stop. Have ate there - watched the TV (faster) played pool (has a cool flip table). Its got a small and to the point menu (the one with pineapple on it is great). A coffee shop. And a love of motorcycleing.

[BADANDYR1]

I'm from North Port and I try to get up to Sarasota once a week. I'll check on the menu and let you know. Looks to be a great place...especially if they braodcast Motogp!

[53sbusa]

I went to fuel a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was good but, just wasnt my "kind" of people.

It might just have been the time that I went.

[HeWhoIs]

I'll have to check it out

[HeWhoIs]

BTW, here is their website:

http://www.fuelsrq.com/

[stuff]

Once you've had the cheese cake or the Tia coffee at Fuel......... you're hooked!

[Technochick]

This is the place that technochick talks aboutYup! Love the place & I'll be there tomorrow!

Tuesday night is bike night! ;)

[HeWhoIs]

Once you've had the cheese cake or the Tia coffee at Fuel......... you're hooked!

Hmmmmm, cheesecake...

[BERT-O]

I went to fuel a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was good but, just wasnt my "kind" of people.

It might just have been the time that I went.



:crackup::crackup::crackup:


I know what you mean! Owner tho, he real cool guy to chat & just to BS around.

Might swing by there for a bit 2nite :occasion1

[PoppaNoDoz]

I went to fuel a few weeks ago. The atmosphere was good but, just wasnt my "kind" of people.

It might just have been the time that I went.

I'm pretty easy to figure out - if someone is a fanatic about motorcycling they are my kind of people. It can be Harleys, Gixxers, Vespas, whatever.

What other kind of person is there? ;)

[Humorris]

God i miss that place haven't been there in a long while.

[KyleB]

Hey Papa, thanks for the post on this place, I never would have known about it. My babe and I went there today after a day at the beach at Longboat Key. Very, very cool little chill out spot. Great wines and sandwiches, big screen TV showing MotoGP, stacks of 'Roadracing World' magazines, and a lot of cool decorations inside of the place. If you're in the area it's a great place to stop.

[rogcbr]

Good write up PoppaNodoz! That's me in the first picture. I remember seeing you guys there, didn't know you were on TSB also. Maybe see you guys there again.

Fuel is the shizzy!! Great place to hang out!!

[Jlea]

wow I didn't realize it had been THAT long since Poppanodoz posted this...

but we FINALLY went down to Fuel Cafe this past weekend with a few TSB Members!


Bigguy and I rode down there, taking some back roads we mapped out on google earth and ended up there 85 miles later :D (if we went straight down 75 it would've been just shy of 60 miles from brandon).

Anyways, we met up with a few people, had some lunch (which was awesome by the way) and had a few laughs! The staff/owner are VERY friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome! And I believe the amount of food you get for the price was WELL worth it. I'm a picky eater but was able to find something that I could eat (The Laguna Seca).

sooooo...........


if you haven't yet,

take a ride down there and check it out!

[griffinzx10]

+1 it was fun.... Love that place....

[voodoo]

uuuggghhh, now I think I'm gonna have to make a trip down there. lol This may be a nice meetup spot for some live MotoGP action.

[griffinzx10]

The owner is a big fan of racing, and races himself, so anything having to do with motorcycle racing i am sure he'd be in for..

[bigguy]

uuuggghhh, now I think I'm gonna have to make a trip down there. lol This may be a nice meetup spot for some live MotoGP action.


he told me its standing room only. 50 - 100 people

but ya i have been twice in the last week and its a great place. and dex is a GREAT guy.

[ChrisMcCaffrey]

This is the place that technochick talks about

was going to mention that but wasnt quite sure...haha...but its a bit of a ride from dade city, bump for a nice find though

[badexample]

I want to know where he got the dishes from. I want the Ducati cup set. I will be going down there to check this out, especially after I move in a few weeks.

[~carms~]

I want to know where he got the dishes from. I want the Ducati cup set. I will be going down there to check this out, especially after I move in a few weeks.

They dont make them anymore..

[~carms~]

Its got a small and to the point menu (the one with pineapple on it is great). .


My fav.. the Paddock..lol

[jjake]

foooooodddd