Didn't have my morning coffee and found By The Bay Bistro 5 minutes from my house. Coffee is…read moreexcellent, great everything bagel and nice place to get away for work/wifi avbl, meetings at high tops and lounge chairs. Great place!! I'll be back.

By The Bay Bistro in Osprey is located in a cute plaza just minutes from Venice and Nokomis. The…read moreinteriors are very well thought out with a European feel, but also give a nod to coffee from various places around the world. They have very cozy indoor and outdoor seating, and friendly and engaging staff. The owner was present and happy to chat with us with helpful tips about visiting the area. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in her business and the quality of product they deliver. In addition to caffeinated beverages and bakery items, they have an impressive menu of sandwiches and lunch items. We kept things simple by ordering an iced cafe mocha, a dark roast coffee, and a chocolate croissant. You can tell they use high quality ingredients since the iced cafe mocha had chocolate flakes in them, but somehow managed to accent the beverage perfectly without making it too sweet. The chocolate croissant tasted absolutely delicious and had a wonderful chocolate filling inside unlike most traditional recipes...we both agreed it was great and tasty. The owner mentioned she gets her croissants from Europe and does the filling and final baking on premises to serve it hot. I'm not aware of any bakeries that go to all that trouble, but it makes for a high quality product. All in all, an excellent coffee and pastry experience at By The Bay Bistro...it's a place I hope to return to and would recommend to others visiting the Venice, Florida area.

Excellent neighborhood cafe. Lovely freshly baked treats and delish lattes! The service is always…read moredelivered with a smile.

I love a great french bakery and the reviews were 4stars. The menu had some interesting choices on…read moreit for lunch however, I opted for the special quiche of the day which was bacon and mushroom. It was served with a generous side salad and fabulous vinaigrette dressing. The portion of quiche was generous and so was the salad, however I was slightly disappointed in the atmosphere in there it felt more like a cafeteria than it did a cozy French bistro. There are some great looking desserts in the front case however I was full from lunch so I didn't try anything. Always leave something for next time they say... I'll be back to give it a try again.

The brownies and cookies are homemade and DELICIOUS. The ice cream is Hershey's - so it's nothing…read morespectacular, but it's decent. But it's the homemade treats that you should come here to try. They are amazing and it's worth coming just for those. Eric, the owner, and the other person who was working there were both super nice & helpful.

Delicious desserts with the nicest service. We have stopped in this shop a few times and the…read morecookies with ice cream are delicious. They also have nostalgic candy around the store which is so fun. The store is small but they have so many delicious choices. The milkshakes are also good. If you're having a sweet cookie craving, definitely stop in!

There are not enough words to explain how immaculate her cakes are! I ordered a cake for my…read morehusband's 30th birthday and she went over and beyond the design I even had in mind. She also was very friendly and got back to me in such a timely manner. I could not express a thank you deep enough. Not only did the cake turn out beautiful but the taste was incredible! We will definitely be ordering a cake through her everytime we need one. Highly recommend!

From the owner: CCSWEETS offers Custom made to order Cakes and Desserts!…read more All custom edible art is specifically designed to meet your needs. Let’s create a delicious and tasty memory for your big day! ServSafe certified, Award winning, featured on the Knot and Wedding Wire

Oh, my Italian roots are tingling, and so are my memories! This place brings me back to my…read moregrandmother and my childhood. The glorious scent just walking in, then the cases of rows and rows of delightful Italian homemade pastries, cookies, pies, and refrigerated meals as well. If you've never been, what are you waiting for? If you're not Italian, what are you waiting for? Get in here and have your taste buds ignited with pure delight! The ladies who serve you are as delightful as the delicacies they box up for you. There are also two tables out front if you can't wait till you get home to dig into your treats. Ciao!

As part of a walking tour of the Gulfgate area in South Sarasota we began here(trouble in a good…read moreway). This Italian bakery reminds me of Mike's pastry and Modern Bakery in Boston's North End. Incredible array of baked goods that are mouth watering. I tried a pizza strip and was hooked- bought many more plus muffins and cake slices. Service was with a smile and I Will return! A MUST stop

This French bakery is very popular during morning hour. The cafe serves breakfast and the bakery…read moregoods. Obviously the breakfast and coffee are very welcome by the customers. I got the almond croissant. The croissant is big enough for morning breakfast. The sugar powder is good. Service is good.

After my shift, I stopped in for a little pick me up. My almond croissant was delicious. Just what…read moreI needed to end the day. 13.07.2025

So we searched this place out because we heard they truly make the best key lime pie in the area…read more.. you know, everybody says they have the best one... But, this pie is outstanding. Not only do they sell key lime, but other flavors, as well as cakes and candies... The English toffee is thick and oh so tasty. Cute shop, friendly staff- Find this place- hidden off of 41 south of Siesta Key.... You won't be disappointed!

The best key lime pie in the area, hands down! Definitely stop in here and take a moment to enjoy…read morethe pie. Sit outside on the porch or even just enjoy it in your car. Either way, you will love it. The cookies and cakes are great also but, key lime pie and the guava cake ... please just go!

Amazing service and even better food and drink. Best hidden…read moregem in siesta key. Traditional French food, drink, and music.

L'Ôpera is a wonderful and welcoming place to eat. The atmosphere is authentically French and so is…read morethe food. There is French music playing, but it's not loud. You can either order baked goods and coffee or sit down for a pleasant breakfast/lunch. I was very impressed by the coffee. I ordered a cafe mocha and the art was such a nice touch. Also, the Croque Madame was very tasty. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who would like to have a great French breakfast at an affordable price. I can't wait to come here again.

Small and overpriced- literally more than the Publix just a couple miles down the road. You're not…read morepaying for convenience it's just a smaller store. Found multiple expired items, especially in the Deli and actually handed it to the employees so that someone didn't accidentally buy rotten cheese because they weren't looking at the expiration dates. Rude employees throughout- who also packed my groceries ridiculously... placing tin cans on top of tomatoes and dry goods with frozen. And lastly, items rang up incorrectly because the sale signs were never removed. A trend I'm seeing at Publix lately. Forgo this location and drive a little bit further to a regular Publix, but always check your receipts!

Basically a 7-11 on steroids. You pay higher prices for everything, unless there is a brand…read moremandated "2 for 1" offer. Deli service is spurious at best, zero service response to any amount of people queuing up, for mostly ultra processed alleged meats etc. while multiple employees at check out registers idle about. Nice kids, but shameless management is derelict in not cross training them.