Oscura

"Oscura is my favorite coffee shop. They created the best day I’ve had in a long time. The staff created a “songs that have a color in their name” playlist and the staff and customers took turns adding/playing a song. The vibes were *immaculate* Food is spectacular for the price - especially the avocado toast!"

"Over time, Oscura has become a second home for many people in Manatee County! The staff are incredibly kind, the food and drinks are spectacular and the different events that get put on are always a hit. Personally, I've made many friends just by coming to Oscura and interacting at events and I'm always so proud to show off this establishment to other people. I could go on and on about how much I love this place, but I think you should just go for yourself to see! For first timers, I recommend going to the Friendly City Flea which takes place once a month on Sundays at Oscura. Great time to try out the venue while seeing and shopping from amazing local artists. 10/10. Will continue to recommend again and again."

"My first time to Oscura was awesome! Invited by one of the playwrights for a special event…”A Nightmarrish Barroom Brouhaha”…and was very happy!! Drinks were delicious. Special menu in play with Hummus plate (fantastic!), Martini chips( awesome), Cuban sandwich, and Roast Beef Sandwich were all good portions and yummy. Prices were fair (see pic). Atmosphere is really cool. Spooky decorations were hung for the event but love the standard decor too. Classic photos and historical items like a Les Paul collage of the original studio and history about it. Also gig photos and record wall were really neat. Some high top tables and couches were available for alternative seating options. Bar area is comfy with under bar hooks for your bag and ample USB plug stations at the bar(Thank You!)"

"I have mixed feelings. This place is such a great vibe with live music, friendly staff and amazing coffee! Visited for the first time, didn’t know what to order and the barista said he loves the honey, cinnamon iced late with oat milk so I decided to try it and it did not disappoint! I also ordered the avocado toast ($9) as well as the chicken salad sando ($11). The total was $30. The food was nothing too crazy flavor wise, tastes like your basic avocado toast and chicken salad sandwich but the presentation of the avocado toast was pretty. The size of the avocado toast and presentation of the chicken salad sando was a bit disappointing after seeing the pictures of each item on their instagram. The chicken salad sando looked different and had completely different ingredients so not sure if they have different chicken salad sando options. Also, I wish the barista would have mentioned the oat milk would be extra because I’m a little upset about how much a latte came up to be almost $8 but it does say it’s $.80 extra on the menu so can’t be too upset. Otherwise, the atmosphere is great, relaxing and loved the live music."

"A true hidden gem! I've passed this place several times and have always been intrigued, and I finally had the opportunity to stop in. The natural lighting the building has is beautiful and offers a great place to sit back, enjoy coffee, and read. There is also a stage for bands to perform. I am hoping to come back and enjoy one of the performances soon."