Yoder’s to open coffee, mini pie shop in Sarasota

A popular Amish restaurant in Sarasota celebrated for its pies is starting a coffee shop that also sells miniature pies in the coming weeks. Yoder’s Restaurant, which was founded in 1975, is launching a new concept called Yoder’s Pie Craft Coffee Company. (The name is a nod to the Pinecraft neighborhood where the restaurant is located on Bahia Vista Street.)

“We are hoping for a March 1 opening,” owner and CEO ML Yoder Emrich tells the Business Observer. However, “there are variables out of our control that will determine that,” such as permitting, Emrich adds.

Yoder’s Pie Craft Coffee Company will open in phases as the Yoder’s property undergoes some renovations to better serve customers.