Husband and I stopped in for a midweek brunch a couple weeks ago. Our experience was so good I kind…read moreof don't want to leave this review and have the place overrun. Staff was efficient. Friendly. Didn't go over the top but then again it seemed like maybe there was a rush and only two servers were on? Didn't matter much because we got what we wanted and needed. I got the shrimp and grits. He got the standard Benedict. I got a side of fried green tomatoes. All was crazy good. Portions were enough to take most home. Food was incredibly rich, but I was happy.

POV: You're finishing your coffee at your favorite breakfast spot and a stranger steals your coffee…read more Okay so. We have been going to The Rooster in Naples for YEARS. Years. Long before it was on food network. The food? Immaculate. Never once had an issue. Today? Today changed everything. Our waitress was an angel, no notes, we love her. We're sitting there, happy, sipping our coffee, not even an hour into the meal, barely finished eating, when suddenly a completely different server materializes out of nowhere and just... puts her hands. On the WHOLE top, every inch of the top half of our coffee cups. Mid sip energy. And starts trying to take it. This was our FIRST ever interaction with this woman. First words exchanged. We say, simply: "we are just going to finish our coffees." She hears us. Denies it. And grabs the cups anyway. I look up like excuse me?? And she looks at me, dead in the eye, and goes: "Well aren't you done?" MA'AM. NO. We were NOT done. We hadn't even finished writing the tip on the receipt which, by the way, she then just SNATCHES off the table. Gone. Like a magic trick nobody asked for, and I certainly didn't order. I say, still not finished. And this is where it gets unhinged, because she goes: "well there's a wait." A wait?? For WHAT. There were FOUR tables open inside. EIGHT tables open outside. Not a single soul waiting for a seat. She said it like she was reading off a script from a restaurant that was actually busy, which plot twist it was not. Then, and I need you to picture this, she starts REACHING ACROSS ME. Full arm extension. Into my personal space. Grabbing plates. Grabbing cutlery. I am frozen. I do not know this woman. She does not know me. And yet here we are, inches apart, over a fork. Questioning if I should ask for her last health test results because we are sharing breaths like a horror movie. My companion, sensing the unhingedness of the woman gets up to go find our ACTUAL waitress, the good one, because at this point all we want in this world is to finish our coffee, leave our 30% tip (we were being SO generous, we do not play like that), and say thank you like normal diners. But does the story end there? IT DOES NOT. Because as my companion is trying to talk to our sweet waitress, coffee cup snatcher strikes again and BUTTS IN. Not once. Multiple times. Interrupting my companion mid-sentence, over and over, like she just could not let the woman finish a single thought. Louder. Meaner. Full attitude, unprompted, uninvited, unwell, unhinged. Our actual waitress, bless her, is apologizing over and over, offers us brand new coffees, offers to reseat us like nothing happened. And she was so genuinely kind about it that we almost said yes. Almost. But we were both so shaken by that point that we just... left. And the WILDEST part? This woman was TRAINING someone. Actively. In real time. Passing the torch. Teaching the next generation how to traumatize brunch customers over a coffee cup. We love The Rooster. But that experience? Left a mark. I'll send you my therapy bill Roosters.

Epiphany is a gem of a bakery. Every single thing in here is gluten free…read more One of the largest varieties of gf pastries I have seen. From savory to sweet, there truly is something for everyone. The bagel was soft and super flavorful. Unlike many gf bagels it was not crumbly or dry. The cinnamon roll and coffee cake were perfectly sweet and delicious. In addition to the food, the coffee was great. Service was friendly and super helpful in guiding you to the right choices for you. Epiphany is a cute spot and such a great option for those who have to avoid gluten completely.

My favorite gluten free bakery, I just wish they'd open one in SE Florida too. Their homemade…read morepasta is great, cupcakes and cakes have great flavor options and are light and fluffy. We used them for our entire wedding and everyone raved about the desserts. They even allow you to do tastings before which I loved. If you're in the Naples, FT Myers area you definitely need to give them a try. Full gluten free facility.

If you had told me that I'd find the best Philly Cheesesteak in Naples at a grocery store, I…read morewouldn't have believed you. I saw them on the menu, so I decided to give it a try. So good! The meat was outstanding. The guy working there told me the bread comes from a bakery in Philadelphia. I will definately be back for this sandwich.

....19 September 2026 …read more.... I took a friend to "Seed to Table"restaurant for dinner. Although he has been a Florida resident for decades he has never heard or been to this restaurant venue. The place was filled with people and the place was loud , huh ? What'd you say , lol. I showed him around pointing out all of the little food venues where you could grab a Taco or snack. We viewed all of the produce and various products for sale in the stores and food stands within the grand venue where food is sold from Seed ( farm ) to Table. There is a huge Wine section where wine from all over the world is for sale. There is a Bakery , Candy , grocery store. You name it , this place has it. My friend was impressed at the size of the place and that there are restaurants, stores , and even a Stage where a Band plays music on weekends and is open until 2:00 a. m. After a walk around tour of the place we went to the second floor restaurant section to grab some dinner. We both ordered the Smash Burger with fries. We were both sated when we left the premises. The Smash Burger is HUGE ! But wait , the boyz in the Band were just showing up, getting ready to take the stage and play some music. People downstairs were already dancing in the aile to the music blaring from surrounding speakers. Nevertheless, it was time for us to go ... getting dark soon. And everyone knows what happens after dark ... Ciao Ciao for now ... gotta go , bye. And Good Night my Darling , whoever and wherever you are , lol.

Food is delicious! ALL organic!…read moreHappy Hour is great - prices unbelievable! Local people love this place!!!!

Years ago (around 2016) I came here for my first time... picked up a couple things to have in our…read morehotel room while passing through Naples. While here, my wife and I both ordered some smoothies. I can't recall the ones we had but they were memorable because we have always said, "next time back in Naples, we are returning here". A year later, we kept to our word and returned.... still delicious. Now it's been quite a few years since our last visit; even the location of the smoothie shop/stand was relocated but I had no worries the smoothies would still be great. No one was in line but we also noticed no one at the counter taking orders or making smoothies... no big deal, we waited for a moment. Now others are in line behind us and my wife was going to walk over to the main store and ask if anyone is available but then a girl appeared from a door to a back area.... With about 8 other people behind us at this point she didn't even acknowledge the line... the lady behind us yelled if anyone was able to take an order. She gestured one moment with her hands but was cutting fruit. Another girl came into the smoothie shop and also did not acknowledge the line.... With 8 other people in line, the lady behind us gave up and walked away. We were going to yell over to the girls (both cutting and/or prepping something else) but we were just annoyed at this point and figured it's just not worth it. Maybe an off day but poor service can sure ruin an experience....

The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere with attractive decor, and the staff greeted us warmly…read morewhen we arrived. The service was friendly throughout the meal, but everything moved surprisingly slowly, from ordering to receiving the food. We tried the salad, burger, and lamb kebabs. The salad and burger were decent but nothing particularly memorable. The lamb kebabs were unfortunately the biggest disappointment of the meal. They were quite salty and the meat was much tougher than expected, making them difficult to enjoy. Overall, the restaurant makes a good first impression with its ambiance and welcoming service, but the food did not quite match the setting. While the experience wasn't terrible, I'm not sure there was enough to make me eager for a second visit.

The food at Bicyclette Cookshop was delicious, and the service was extremely attentive and…read morefriendly. I had the branzino with the layered potato, which was so good that I wish I had ordered a double portion!!!! Great menu. The seating is comfortable, but the noise level is high. There is plenty of parking in the lot in front.

Our server Nick was wonderful!! He was attentive, without hovering. He truly deserves praise for…read morehis style of service. The food was great too!! I had the Autumn Salad, which was outstanding! The only drawback was that the menus were extremely dirty. Great place! Thank you!!

The food here was decent but the service could have been much better. I came with my kids and we…read moreall mostly enjoyed our meals, the kids meals were extremely plentiful and even their chicken tenders and grilled cheese were delicious. The Herb burger was good, cooked a little more than I asked but still tasted fine. The donut burger was also good, but note that the donut isn't really sweet at all and is more bread-like. The service was not the best. They seated us before the table was ready leaving us standing in the middle of the place awkwardly. The menus were left on the chairs which were all left pulled out and it was just overall unprofessional. The server herself seemed miserable and like she didn't want to be there. She never checked on us once when we had our food. When we were finished and she dropped off our paid bill, there wasn't a "thanks for coming" or "have a great day" or an even a smile. We always leave good tips but she didn't do much to deserve it. I am unsure if we will return.

We had a reservation at 7:30. We started at the bar and ordered a Bulliet Proof and an In Cold…read moreBlood (because they had Cynar, which has been a hard to find ingredient here). Our bartender and server were both attentive and friendly. We ordered the My Michelle, the house made fennel sausage pasta. I must saw, after 2 nights here, the pasta is actually my preference! I thought the wood fire pizza was the standout here and the pizza is great but I was surprised that the pastas have been as good if not even better than the pizzas!

The Tiramisu Was Easily the Star of the Show…read more Stopped by on a Saturday and had a nice dinner overall. The atmosphere is cozy with warm lighting, making it a good spot to relax and enjoy a meal. There is also a bar area with TVs, which felt a little different from the typical Italian vibe, but it did not take away from the experience. Service was friendly, but it was a busy Saturday night and you could definitely feel it. Everything moved a bit slower, and we had to wait about 10 to 15 minutes for the check at the end because our server was not around. We started with the meatballs in red sauce and really enjoyed them. Simple, flavorful, and a great appetizer to share. One thing I was not expecting was being charged for the bread. It was fresh and good, but it is not something I usually associate with Italian restaurants. For the main course, we had the cacio e pepe. The flavor was there, but the sauce was a bit too liquid for my preference. It is a difficult dish to get right, and while it was good, I think it could have been a little better. The tiramisu was absolutely the highlight. The balance between the cream and the ladyfingers was spot on, and it ended up being my favorite thing we ordered. Overall, good location, nice atmosphere, and solid food. The tiramisu is the one thing I would absolutely come back for.

What A Great Place! As were driving down the street towards…read morethe Naples Botanical Garden, we passed a brewery and next to it was this small Mexican restaurant. How perfect. After our nature visit, we could stop for a beverage, then get a late lunch next door. Well let me tell you, this is legit authentic Mexican. We walked over from the brewery next door. There's a patio out front with tables and umbrellas, but it was scorchingly hot and we wanted to sit inside. Not too many tables as it's small, but one opened up for the three of us. A very polite server provided menus and took our drink orders. My daughter and I both had Micheladas. You can select what beer you want in the mix. I had Modelo Negro, my daughter selected Modelo Especial. My wife had a bottle of water. No tap water here, you need to buy the bottle. We studied the menu trying to decide what to get. Everything we could see others eating looked great and tacos seemed to be the popular meal. Our Micheladas came out and these were festive. Large mugs, rimmed with a pretty zippy tahin and pepper blend, filled with the beer and a slightly spicy tomato juice mix. Very flavorful. A something new for us was the addition of a tamarind straw. It's a plastic straw, covered with a sweet spicy tamarind blend. They actually call it candy. You use it to stir your drink and then nibble on the candy. What a great fun thing to add to a drink. By the way, the Michelada was excellent. I enjoyed licking the tajin seasoned rim with each sip, just like a salted rim on a margarita. Still studying the menu, we ordered the Choriqueso appetizer. The basket came out with fresh fried corn tortilla chips and a bowl of queso cheese with chorizo sausage crumbled into it. Runnier than most cheese dips we're used to, but enjoyable nonetheless. Finally we ordered our meals. Al Pastor Tacos for my wife, Chorizo and Steak Tacos and Quesabirria Quesadilla for my daughter and Caldo de Camaron for myself. In just a few minutes, our delights were delivered and the feast began. All of the meats in the tacos and quesadilla were excellent. Great flavors and no skimping on the meats. Onions, cilantro and self squeezed lime punched up the flavors. The quesabirria come with an au jus style dipping sauce that was perfect. My shrimp soup was spectacular. Easily shareable, but I accepted the challenge to eat this myself. Served with numerous warm tortillas, chopped onions, cilantro and lime, I put it all in. A very light yet flavorful broth and as the pic shows, loaded with flavorful shrimp. I enjoyed every spoonful. A wonderful soup. As with most authentic Mexican restaurants, you are made to feel that \you are their guest. They will never make you feel that you've overstayed and if you want your check, you just go to the register at the counter. Looking forward to our next trip there.

This is my local neighborhood spot and it never disappoints. The staff is very friendly and…read moreattentive, the tacos have tons of flavor and their salsas are amazing. They do get pretty busy around lunchtime so sometimes there are no more seats available inside, but that's a testament to how good their food is. During cooler days, they have plenty more outdoor seating so finding a spot shouldn't be a problem. You can mix and match any tacos you want. They are smaller street tacos, so usually three is enough, but if you're really hungry you'll probably want 4.

The best iced caramel latte! It was smooth, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness…read more I'll definitely be back for another!

Beautiful bakery with delicious baked goods! First time here and was excited they there was no…read moreline as last time we came it was out the door! Iced coffee was very good. Also took home 3 items - blueberry muffin (a little dry with not much flavor), chocolate chip cookie, and Morning bun, also very good. Service was attentive but it took a little longer than expected to get my order. Cute sitting spot outside. Will definitely be back. Would like to try the breakfast sandwiches as they looked good!

Amazing service and delicious food…read more My friends and I went to The Local before a movie at the Regal movie theater nearby. We were seated in a comfortable booth, and the overall ambiance was so lovely with high ceilings. We got there in time to enjoy a happy hour dinner menu. I ordered the Pork Ragu over Gnocchi as featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." It was so yummy! And the portion was very generous. Service was also very friendly and helpful. We had a great server. I'll definitely return when I'm back in the area.

Tried out this farm to table spot and walked away with a solid impression overall…read more I went with the In House Smoked Turkey Sandwich from their lunch special at $19.50. Naturally smoked turkey with brie, pesto mayo, and tomato jam on gluten free bread, served with a fresh Caesar salad. Pretty good sandwich. The turkey was flavorful, the bread held up nicely, and the salad was crisp with a good coating of parmesan. Decent value for what you get. My wife ordered the fish tacos, which came with a side salad topped with blue cheese crumbles and red onion. The presentation looked great with nice char on the fish, fresh pico, and shredded cabbage piled high. But the execution fell short. The fish itself was chewy and not very tender. That's a problem when fish tacos are one of your popular dishes. On the bright side, our waitress was nice and attentive. No complaints on the service front. The cozy atmosphere lives up to the farm to table vibe they're going for. The Verdict: The Local delivers a decent lunch with good service and fresh ingredients. My smoked turkey sandwich hit the spot, but those fish tacos need work. Four stars for a solid overall experience, but maybe skip the tacos next time.