By The Bay Bistro in Osprey is located in a cute plaza just minutes from Venice and Nokomis. The interiors 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. read more

See all

Didn't have my morning coffee and found By The Bay Bistro 5 minutes from my house. Coffee is excellent, 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. read more

I have biển going around florida trying to find good café cafés witch i did not like. How ever i came hêre on my last đây of vâction and i should have came hêre before. They have soo many options and they all taste great. The service was super Quick and tasted really good. The vibes were really nice and cool. It smelled REALLY good in thêre. So yes this is the place to go. Bye read more

Only the coffee was good. Service was ok tho...... Yea not recommend...... At all...... Like unless you want ok servers and ok coffee.

Lovely place , tucked away near Bay Street and Tamiami. Had chocolate croissant. Will be taking a sandwich to go for lunch. Will post further about this afterwards . read more

Tucked away at m a shopping center right off Bay St and 41 is this cute little Bistro that serves lunch and dinner. Three of us stopped in today for lunch and we were not disappointed. Two sandwiches (Monaco and Roma) and a salad were ordered and everyone enjoyed their meal. The bread on the sandwiches was to die for, so fresh and tasty. We will most definitely be back. The breakfast menu also looked good too. read more

Nice place - good food and friendly service - will be back - very convenient off 41. Food is good and prices are low. read more

So yummy! Looking for a quick bite? Tastes homemade? Best breakfast sandwich on the island!

Lovely pastries and coffee. My hot cross bun was seasonally spectacular. Order some for the upcoming holidays! Will definitely return/ nice atmosphere and smooth jazz in the background. Friendly service- give them a try! J read more

Great coffee, great croissants, great service! Some of the best croissants I've had especially the chocolate one! The inside seating area is pretty small but clean and comfortable. read more

Had high hopes, place looked cute but the bagel i ordered tasted a bit weird and after a second bite unfortunately noticed it was moldy. Wish I smelled it before taking a bite because the smell was awful. Iced Latte was good but as you might imagine my appetite was gone. read more

By The Bay Bistro - everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Osprey, Florida

See all

Hidden treasure! Enjoy a relaxing meal here - you won't be disappointed. This wonderful coffeehouse offers a hint of Europe

By the Bay Bistro is a really cool and charming hidden gem of a coffee shop tucked away in plaza that doesn't seem to get too much traffic. It somehow manages to feel both modern and quaint at the same time and without being at all pretentious. The owner is very friendly! My wife and I stopped in for an iced chai latte and a pain au chocolat. Both really hit the spot. The pastry was so buttery and flaky with just the right amount of sweet. What a perfect way to start a beautiful Florida vacation day! Can't wait to bring the parents next year. read more

Cute place tucked into a little plaza Me and the hubby went on a mini coffee date while cruising around in his dad new red convertible. We got an iced dirty chai latte and a pain au chocolat. Both were delish. And it was just a nice chill environment. The lady behind the counter was really nice too. If you're looking for a quiet place to enjoy a coffee/tea this is it. read more

See all

We stopped in for a couple of lattes, and figured why not try the maple pecan pastry as well? Omg, best pastry my husband and I have ever had! He ordered a hot salted carame latte, and I opted for the iced white mocha. Its been our favorite coffee in the area, definitely give this place a try! read more

By The Bay Bistro - White mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Osprey, Florida

Cold brew is the smoothest I've had anywhere. Crosiants are airy and delicious. They also serve baguette sandwiches although I've not had any yet. Service is always excellent. It's a pleasant looking space with lots of information about the area. It's inside a shopping strip that doesn't look like it has food places in it so it's easy to miss on 41. If you are visiting or live here, it's definitely worth the trip. read more

Very charming restaurant with very tasty food selections and friendly owners! Wonderful decor and relaxing seating area. Love this place!

Wonderful place to spend leisurely sipping coffee and eating delicious pastries. The owners are kind and accommodating.

Incredible. Croissants melt in your mouth and the flakiness is just right. Coffee is fantastic. Highly recommend this bistro best one I have been to in Florida by far! And did I mention how cute it is inside ?! read more

See all

Awesome place great coffee drinks and London sandwich. Unique offerings for breakfast and lunch. (Pepper was added my my little girl) read more

By The Bay Bistro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Osprey, Florida

Excellent coffee shop with an exquisite menu option and a variety of coffee options to choose appealing to all kinds of taste. There is a cozy lounge area with sofa-like chairs so comfy and inviting that makes this nook ideal for Friends reunion of sorts! Not to mention the delicious sandwiches, the croissants, and salads that make you feel right at home. It is lovely! I definitely recommend this place with excellent service too! read more

One of my favorite go- to places for a relaxing lunch or cappuccino. Their pastries, pies and quiches are so good. Don't pass it by! Grab a scone and coffee with a friend and sit outside! read more

Great coffee and gluten free food options! First place I've been to in the area that makes a proper flat white. Wasn't going to eat, but then saw they can make just about any menu item gluten free! Had the lox on a GF everything bagel. Delicious. read more

This place is Amazing!! The coffee was superb and the Napoli sandwich was so amazing that went back and ordered another one! Definitely 10/10!! read more

Really good coffee! Stopped here for lunch. Great kale salad, made fresh. Really clean we were here on Saturday, so we had the place to ourselves. Owners super nice. Rated 4 only because of limited menu. But we had no problem finding things to eat. read more

This is an amazing little bistro with authentic European flavors. The owners go out of their way to provide a welcoming experience. The food is fresh and the coffee is amazing. I recommend the Lox and Bagel and a Mocha. read more

By The Bay Bistro - Lox and Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Osprey, Florida

My friend and I had been searching for a regular meeting place to knit and catch up....coffee and breakfast sandwich, too? Yes, please and thank you. Lovely atmosphere, Susan made us feel very welcome...so glad we found the Bistro. We'll be back next week! read more

Lovely place to grab a coffee, (lattes and cappuccinos!) tea, snack or lunch. Wonderful people! Just minutes from Legacy Trail Bay Street trailhead. read more

Cute, family-owned coffee shop with a wide array of pastries and sandwiches. Very friendly service! My dirty chai tea latte and chocolate croissant was amazing. I plan to visit again. 10/10, would recommend! read more

By The Bay Bistro - Iced dirty chai tea latte and chocolate croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Osprey, Florida

What a hidden gem! I'm sure they rely on word of mouth because if you didn't know it was there, you'd miss it. Very small, table seating for 12 but they also have a couch area if you're looking to relax with a cup of coffee. Breakfast offers an assortment of freshly baked pastries and all sorts of coffee treats. We were there for lunch. I opted for the soup and half sandwich. Three great soups and around 10 sandwiches to choose from, tough choice. In the end it was butternut squash soup and turkey, brie and craisins on ciabatta. Fabulous! Super friendly and attentive staff. Definitely returning. read more

This is one of the best cafes I've been to in this area. The woman working is so kind and helpful. The pastries were delicious and the coffee is flavorful and strong. I will definitely be making this one of my regular spots! read more

Stopped in for a quick coffee. By The Bay Bistro is just off RT 41. They support local coffee roasters, which is a plus in my book. They had a great selection of pastries and sandwiches. I can't wait to try the Munchen on my next visit. This place will become a regular stop on my travels. read more

Absolutely the best!!!! Personalized customer service, great food, and amazing coffee. Love the quaint welcoming ambiance. You have to check this place out. read more

I love a cute coffee shop and if you do too then this is definitely a place you want to stop by! My chocolate croissant was imported from Belgium and tasted amazing. I also had a dark roast iced coffee with coffee ice cubes so it doesn't dilute ! They even have a table of imported goods from Italy etc. as well as breakfast sandwiches & lunch which I will have to try next time I come in. Definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area instead of Starbucks ! read more

Great urban euro style coffee house with fantastic pastries and sandwiches. It's in an under utilized commercial complex right next to Wal-Mart and across the trail from Evies Spanish Point tiki bar. Go Osprey! read more

Great little place. Lovely ambiance. Delicious food and warm personal service. Authentic pastries. Delicious coffee. A hidden gem. Worth the drive from nearby Palmer Ranch or Venice. read more

What a great find! This is one of those places I'm selfishly afraid to give a great review to, only because I don't want it to get so popular that I cannot get in! Delicious, fresh-made sandwiches and soup. My sister and I each had the Paris sandwich--brie, apricot preserve, arugula, on a fresh-baked baguette--and had a hard time choosing from the European inspired selection. Absolutely fabulous flavor! I also had a cup of the homemade carrot-ginger soup. It was to die for; well-balanced flavors, hot, with homemade croutons on the side. We were super tempted by the homemade pastries, and will definitely go back for that, but I settled on a freshly made, perfect cup of caffe au lait. Check the breakfast and lunch only hours, especially after "the season." read more

Such a sweet cafe & owner! Coffee is local, design is amazing, staff is so sweet! Great cappuccinos with almond milk, marzipan croissants and salmon bagels- would come back again! read more

A really great and stylish café with european specialities and a relaxed atmosphere. Susan is a great hostess and you always feel at home with her. In my opinion, the Bay Bistro is the café with the best bagels and the most delicious cappucino of the region. And not to forget the freshly baked pastries!! I`ll be back next time. read more

Wonderful croissant... can't wait to try other menu items. Really cute place, lovely staff. Try it - you'll like it