Popular Sarasota plant-based coffee house gets new owner: Founder's son

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the community.

  • By Ian Swaby
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 22, 2024
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Tyler and Maya Kirby.
Tyler and Maya Kirby.
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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Tyler Kirby started working at Simon's Coffee House on South Tamiami Trail the day he graduated from Sarasota Military Academy in 2007, quickly rising through the ranks to become head chef. 

 

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