Lovely Square absolutely nails what a great neighborhood spot should feel like. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with incredibly warm, kind service that instantly makes you feel at home. The food completely delivers too--the patty melt was out of this world. Perfectly crisp bread, super fresh, and packed with flavor. The home fries were a standout as well... they tasted just like something my mom or grandma would make--lightly pan-fried with garlic and seasoning, simple and perfect. My wife ordered the eggs Benedict with bacon--and she never eats bacon--but said it was delicious and ended up finishing all of it, which says everything. Coffee was solid, the entire place was spotless, and the interior has that cozy, homey feel that makes you want to hang out a little longer. Without a doubt, I'll be back. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch with a toddler. And we absolutely loved it! What a nice surprise! Place is absolutely gorgeous inside, with small little touches. Service was very friendly and attentive. Toddler got Mickey Mouse waffles that he loved. I got salmon crostini which were huge and delicious and my husband had breakfast plate which was great. We also had a side of fruits and one cappuccino and one mocha. Luckily the had decaf in both. Greta place! Highly recommend especially for kids. read more

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This place is great! Very low key dinner, easy parking and friendly staff! Everyone raved about their food and my daughter even loved my husband's smoked salmon Benedict. One of the kids was mind blown how may chocolate chips came in and with her pancakes, she was saying how one place she normally goes to, only gives her about 3 chips and this place was so much better! My croissant sandwich was delicious! We would totally go back! read more

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Perfect....fresh , healthy choices, creative, abundant. Something for everyone including drinks. Service always with a and accommodating. Soothing atmosphere with music. Clean and well maintained. Def a 'do-drop-in' ! read more

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Croissant was amazing. Had eggs with a tortilla and refried beans. Delicious. Service was amazing and the place is really cute.

Nice local place. Very cute and not a chain restaurant. Rather than wax how good the food here is (it is!) I have to say I'm not a fan of french toast (or sweet breakfasts in general) but looking at it, I was almost tempted to order it, that's how good it looked. If you lean towards the sweeter breakfasts, enjoy it for me! read more

We have been going here for 3 years and yet to be disappointed ! The food has always been delicious and the service is amazing ! I highly recommend you give it a chance if you're looking for something special and out of the ordinary ! read more

Going with the French mode this weekend, I decided to venture out and try this breakfast and lunch spot. Located in Gulf Gate on a busy strip, there is plenty of parking and pedestrian friendly access. It basically is 2 storefronts and they have creatively made the entrance a welcoming sturdy door. Plenty of sunlight for dining and space between tables plus a nice 4 seater counter and another 2-seater counter area. Since I was dining by myself, I went with the counter. Comfortable seating and ample counter space between diners. My only regret is there are no hooks under the counter for handbag. The menu offers standard breakfast options plus crepes, quiche, salads and sandwiches. Various drink options too. After reading so many reviews on the Bacon Eggs Benedict, I went with that one and the home fries. There are plenty of pics on this dish already posted, so after waiting over 20 minutes for my one dish, I was too hungry to take a picture, sorry. I have to say, I wasn't impressed. The hollandaise sauce was light, but the English muffin was under toasted and the home fries were burned black on one side that made only a couple of home fries edible. The house brew is okay, but it was hard to get my server's attention to refill my cup. There are plenty of servers on the floor and most seemed friendly. Mine seemed a bit distracted and not overly attentive. She only came by at the end after another server brought my bill. There are some bakery croissants that looked great. Restroom is clean. Overall, ok but I've had better in this area. read more

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I cannot begin to say enough good things about this restaurant and staff! The servers were so attentive and kind, the atmosphere quaint with an old-timey diner feel, but the menu - decadent! The pancakes were an inch thick and beautifully presented, the crepes delectable and the GF/DF egg tacos a work of art. It is so hard to find a restaurant that is exciting for both our regular eaters as well as me with all my dietary restrictions, but Lovely Square nailed it! I want to come back to Siesta Key just to be able to visit this lovely place again. And next time, I'll take pictures! read more

Breakfast done right! Bacon Eggs Benedict - solid benedict with some of the most delicious home fried potatoes! 4.5 stars. Breakfast Bowl - a healthy serving of a nice variety of fresh fruit over a not too sweet coconut chia pudding. Delish! The granola and strawberry syrup were perfect to adjust the sweetness levels. The avo toast using guacamole was such a smart tasty idea - great seasoning and not too salty. A great healthy fresh plate. 5 stars! French Toast Special - lots of fresh pineapple with a tasty coconut cream syrup. The lime zest was a nice touch adding more complexity of flavor. 4 stars. Kids Breakfast Combo - subbed the blueberry pancakes for the Mickey waffles. Ah-maaazing blueberry pancakes!!! Blueberries inside and out including a blueberry compote syrup. Kiddo dug in too fast to get a pic. Such a deal for the kids with egg and bacon for $6.50! 5++++ stars! Conclusion...pancakes all day!! Watch for the gratuity included (we had 3 adults and 2 kids). Service was quick and sooo friendly! We'll be back!!! read more

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The food and service was amazing! Will definitely return. The bruschetta avocado toast was incredible!

I enjoy the challenge of finding Owner / Operated + breakfast. And this is a gem. First time, and highly recommend!! Local, snow bird, visitor.. you will get all the feels. Fantastic warm staff, comfy cozy atmosphere and the breakfast plate I had I seriously couldn't eat fast enough it was so so good. My order: coffee (good) and the Huevos Rancheros with extra add on of potatoes. The flavors create a party both looking at it and eating it. Unique and wonderful. Wishing this local family all the success!! read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Huevos Rancheros plate with coffee and side of Bfast potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We stopped at Lovely Square for brunch with my family after spending a wonderful weekend in Sarasota--and it was the perfect way to end our trip! The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive: friendly, attentive, and warm without being overbearing. You can really tell the staff cares about creating a great experience. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back next time we're in town. Highly recommend! read more

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My 1st time here I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. We split a dish as our appetizer and had our own. Even got a few things to takeout. Ordered the: bruschetta, tuna poke and shrimp tacos. Portions are large you can easily enjoy what you don't eat later. read more

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The Lovely Square is such a great spot! The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. You can tell the owners really care -- they're so friendly and make you feel right at home. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat! read more

Amaaaaaaaaazing food and amazing service. Super cute inside as well. I love everything about this place. Will be back 100%

Fantastic breakfast and great service. We had the lox Benedict, the shrimp and avocado Benedict, and my favorite - the sunny side eggs, bacon, and bruschetta. Everything is so fresh and taste delicious. It is not inexpensive so don't expect a cheap breakfast, but it is well worth it. read more

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The best breakfast and lunch menu and the most delicious food around. The decor is cute diner. The service is excellent, friendly and efficient. read more

First time at Lovely Square in Gulf Gate. I think it's the best breakfast I've had in sarasota thus far. Every bite was delicious. I did the bacon eggs Benedict and my hubby got the lox eggs Benedict both of us got their home fries. The home fries were amazing and so was every bite of the Benedict the homemade hollandaise sauce was so good it made me want more. The espresso was perfectly made. This place also serves lunch. It's owned by a French couple with lots of French breakfast items. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Bacon eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Stopped here for breakfast in Gulf Gate. Cozy restaurant with 2 rooms with tables and a small 2 seater counter. Croissants and pastry case in the front with yummy choices. Good menu with a variety of choices. We had the breakfast combo which was simply eggs, toast,sausage or bacon, and a choice of side. The sides included a chocolate croissant which was very good. The hueves rancheros were good. Our waitress Joanna was so pleasant, attentive and welcomed everyone with a smile . She really made the breakfast an enjoyable one. read more

A welcoming place with delicious, plentiful food! We went to the Lovely Square for breakfast on Sunday! From the moment we walked in hostess greeted us with a smile and sat us down! Our waitress also greeted us with a smile and took our order! The restaurant was tidy and busy but very comfortable! The food was not only prepared so perfectly, it was fresh and was very delicious! This was a weekend getaway to Sarasota for us and the night before we had stopped at what was supposedly Sarasota's best BBQ...horrible! The food not only looked bad it tasted bad! I could tell it was old! read more

I'm so angry with Lovely Square. First they stopped making my favorite power salad. Ok a business. decision, I guess, and one as a customer had no say in. I understand yet I was DISAPPOINTED. Several months ago I called to place a take order to get a recording indicating the no longer take orders by phone. What? You'd rather have your customer come there place the order and then wait? VERY DISAPPOINTING. I drive there (20mins) to order lunch. I'm informed they no longer do take out on the weekend. What? If I wanted a salad, I guess as a favor, she could do it but it would take 1 hour. WHAT? A salad?They didn't seem that busy. I'm no longer just disappointed I'm ANGRY. I'm a regular customer or I was and in essence was refused service. Any customer would be angry Mr Owner: This is not how you run a business. read more

The absolute GOAT for avocado toast!!! It's literally love in your mouth all for $13.50. This beats out all of the fancy Los Angeles spots, and anywhere else I've ever tried avocado toast. Look at my pics! The egg, the bacon, the tomatoes, the avocadoes, the toast, everything about it is delicious. I aslo, tried the cobb salad. I love how much avocado, and bacon are on the salad. I want to come back and try their croissants. Tiny little restaurant, but wow does this place bring the flavor. read more

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They accommodated my needs and made me GF crepes with the Buckwheat batter. Wonderful service! read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Buckwheat crepes with strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Love this breakfast & lunch spot - we go there every weekend and I can recommend everything on the menu, and particualrly the eggs benedict, BBC burger, and blueberry pancakes. Literally, the best I've ever had in each category. And service is super friendly to all, and prices are very reasonable. read more

Pretty amazing. We had the sweet and salty dish - eggs, pork product and french toast. Over easy, sausage and bread pudding french toast. Eggs were perfect. Sausage was thick and flavorful. The bread pudding French toast was luscious and the most interesting and possible best french toast I've eaten. The exterior was crispy and the interior was soft, luscious and flavorful. The wait for our meal was well worth it and I look forward to eating the pancakes and crepes in the near future. read more

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Very cute inside, love the cafe feeling. I ordered the raspberry tea, but it wasn't super sweet or strong.. Kinda wish it was a bit stronger as it was really light in color. However; the huevos rancheros were super delicious!! I will say I was always under the impression that they came with tostadas or something crunchy to eat with, nonetheless it was really great. Overall, it was ~$18 not including tip for this meal. I certainly think that is fair for the amount I got. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Very good coffee! Nice breakfast place. Very friendly service! Excellent huevos rancheros. The black beans were in a different than typical sauce - very enjoyable! The tortillas were freshly made. The salsa/hot sauce was sweet at the beginning but finished with a nice kick but not too hot - flavorful, not just burning. The classic eggs Benedict was what I was looking for! House-made hollandaise sauce - a little more on the lemony side in a more traditional French style than I've typically seen around here - it lightened up the dish and really took it up a level. The balsamic vinaigrette drizzle added another layer to it as well. The fruit cup had a nice mixture of fruits and they didn't seem to have been premixed and soaking together so all the fruit tasted like it was supposed to instead of a pile of Mellon or watermelon... I nice selection of pastries that we took to go so we haven't tried them yet but they look incredible. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Classic Eggs Benedict with fruit cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Still excellent food We stopped in today for breakfast and I had another excellent Eggs Benedict Classic. The lemony Hollandaise sauce really sets this apart from other benedicts. The thin sliced seasoned home fries are also excellent. Even the plating makes the food appealing. This is for real 5 star food. My wife was super impressed with her veggie crepe and even more so for the pumpkin soup. Service was fine for a busy time on a Sunday. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Eggs Benedict Classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This is a diamond in the rough- j'adore this place! I cannot believe that I did not review this excellent breakfast/lunch spot sooner but cannot stay quiet about it any longer. The food, atmosphere, and service is FANTASTIC! This is not your run-of-the-mill breakfast or greasy spoon joint. You can tell the food here is made with love and care. The Lovely Square is owned by a delightful couple who hail from France. They serve breakfast and lunch in an adorable little setting. They have fresh pastries in a case up front as well as a fresh pressed house juice as well as freshly squeezed orange juice and a medley of teas. I almost always get a savory (buckwheat) crepe from here and get a side of their rancheros black beans. The crepes are just so delicate and the flavors are so delectable. I love that they have a choice of sides with your entree. Every meal my Family has had here has been excellent. My mini absolutely adores the pancakes here. The Lovely Square is situated in the Gulf Gate shopping area and parking is adjacent. I will continuously visit LS again and again for their enjoyable food and experience. Thanks! read more

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A nice little alternative breakfast and brunch place in Gulf Gate. Nice pancakes, nice service, and a lot of good healthy and vegan/veg options read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Blueberry lemon pancakes. (Not soufflé) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Gluten free options are awesome! Fresh made to order and oh so delicious! Ordered the avocado toast (GF for me and regular for my husband) and we shared the GF Yummy crepes. Everything was AMAZING!!! It's so hard to find a restaurant that preps and serves the food GF AND it's good! Well done chef! read more

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We just started researching good brunch restaurants, and Lovely Square located in the Old Florida " Gulf Gate/ Gateway" neighborhood that I love, had marvelous reviews. These were 100% spot on, and Lovely Square is by far the very best of the four others we've tried. The young couple owners painstakingly renovated the space two years ago with fresh clean soft pleasing colors, and put a great deal of careful thought in their innovative and delicious menu. Fresh vegetable or egg/ bacon/ cheese variations of wonderful breakfast crepes (5 varieties) come accompanied by either a cup of their home made soups of (genuine) French onion/carrot-ginger-spinach/or today's special of bacon corn chowder or their perfectly seasoned wonderous thin sliced browned potatoes OR a cup of beautiful fresh fruit. The chef uses truly beautiful fresh vegetables and perfectly ripened fruit! The two tiny rectangular pieces of watermelon garnish on my plate of salmon Benedict were at their peak of flavor. So many of their exciting dishes contain fruits and vegetables - - my favorite ingredients in all my own cooking plus so good for you. They offer about 6 varieties of frittata egg dishes plus fresh salmon or beef burgers on freshly baked large pretzel rolls accompanied by beautiful creative garnishes. A delicious selection of sandwiches are also offered. The visual presentation of their food atop elegant rectangular white dishes is immensely pleasing and enhances the enjoyment of their food! About 6 different sweet crepe dishes including one with fresh strawberries and lots of whipped cream enticed me even more. Mmmmmm. Next time. And you must not forget the 5 variations of eggs Benedict including my favorite of thick slices of fresh perfect smoked salmon Benedict with poached eggs topped with their amazing hollandaise sauce made correctly with just the right amount of sweet cream butter and fresh (!) lemon. ABSOLUTELY perfectly cooked!! The best I have had in Sarasota. Their attention to detail on all levels of their business blew me away, including the freshly brewed coffee, which she checked to make sure it was good. It has been a long long long time since I found the ambiance ( simple elegance, spotless, bright, airy, inviting), the food seasoning, and the beautiful food presentation all so perfect. A complete and wonderful experience! Small young businesses like this need our support especially today. We shall definitely be back! Enjoy! read more

LOVELY SQUARE - The BEST fried potatoes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food is so, so good! The presentation is beautiful! The service is wonderful! My favorite place for breakfast or lunch!!!

If you are looking for an amazing culinary experience then you have come to the right place! This place is a hidden gem. It may not look pretty on the outside but you won't be disappointed when you choose them. We come here every Sunday for brunch, here are a few of our favorites. (See photos) everything is full of complex flavor and is fresh! Every dish is carefully prepared and has a beautiful presentation! It's wonderful to see the care they take with each dish! Not to mention the waitresses are all amazing! They are all genuinely nice, smiley and very attentive! Give it a try! You won't regret it! read more

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This restaurant was adorable and everything was delicious. We came in with a group of 7 on Memorial day and it was not very busy. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely amazing and the service was perfect. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Delicious fresh food!! Perfect refreshing breakfast, I would say 10/10 breakfast and will definitely be back! read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Lox toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Another great restaurant in the Gulf Gate area. We had the strawberry crepes, egg Benedict and French toast. All were excellent . We saved room for their double Chocolate Yule log. It was so delicious, we ordered one for Xmas along with a Strawberry and lime log. read more

The best vegan breakfast. Love the options and service is wonderful! So nice and friendly. Their tonic is awesome too!

The food was amazing!! So fresh and delicious. We got the breakfast chia bowl, breakfast chicken and egg tacos, tuna salad sandwich, and a strawberry crepe for 4 of us. The coffee was yummy and service was also great, very kind. Will come back! read more