Fabulous food, latte, croissants, selections, owner, interior and vibe. Vanilla iced latte was the best

I always like to try out local French bakery when I am in the area because I love real crossiants! It brought me to Merci cafe today when I am visiting Sarasota. The classic (plain) crossiant I had was not bad, it was crispy, but the texture was lacking layers. It didn't give me the wow factor, I had better ones at other French bakery. I also ordered a almon croissant, the stuffing inside the crossiant was just too sweet, not to my like. Hubby liked his omelet croissant, the portion of salad is bigger than what he had at other French bakery. He also had the specialty cafe, mushallow latte, cold, he liked it. We were given a warm greeting when we walked in. We had our dog with us in a stroller, we were going to sit in the outdoor seating area, but they welcomed us to sit inside. That's nice of them. I would come back next time to try out other dish than crossiant. Benedict crossiant looks yummy read more

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I finally had an opportunity to stop in for breakfast today and was very happy I did. I love everything French and this place is definitely French, from the owners, the background music, the modest décor, and of course, the food. My breakfast choice was Croque Madame, which came with a small salad. The simple salad came with a generous amount of vinaigrette dressing. As for the Croque Madame, which is basically a ham & cheese toasted sandwich with an egg on top, was exactly what I would expect dining in a small café in Paris. There was that crunchy bread and mild cheese flavor, a bit of ham, and the egg. I did ask for the egg to be cooked over easy, so the photo suffers a little by not having a beautiful sunny side up egg on top. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Merci Café also has a selection of bakery items they make themselves. I picked up a Chocolate Croissant for my wife, who told me it was very good and was surprised I went to breakfast without her. I can look forward to a return visit with her soon. read more

Merci Café - Croque Madame - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This is by far our new and most favorite spot for breakfast / lunch / brunch in Siesta Key! Most authentic French fare from crepes to baguettes. Le Parisienne salad and sandwich were magnifique. The croissants! Did I mention - the croissants?!!? Pistachio, chocolate, almond - wow, so fresh. Omelette with ham and cheese just melts in your mouth. Best COFFEE in town, and it's not even close. Merci Café serves Cafes Richard from France. French onion soup is perfect. Everything is delicious and as authentic as we remember from our trip to Paris. Highly recommend getting to know the owner - most friendly and engaging, outstanding service and fun conversations. Run, don't walk to this place because they book quick on weekends their cute little cafe. read more

Merci Café - HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

So we've passed this place a few times. Looked at some Yelp reviews - most were very good with only one trying hard to be pretentious and failing at it. First, we were seated next to a wall not far from the bathroom while tables were available out front. Ordered cappuccino which my partner said was excellent. I got a hot Latte in a glass which is preferable and it was pretty good with one exception. For our Coffees they Just had cream which we ended up getting. They also had almond milk - which I'm allergic to. No oatmilk. We were just in France 2 years ago and had no problem getting Oatmilk in any of the Cafes. But again these coffees were still good. We started out with a plain croissant which was fine but not Bouchon Bakery. Our breakfasts were good but not great. We weren't expecting or wanting a Mid-American Breakfast (you know an overly portioned one) but we were expecting something more flavorful than what we got. My partner got the tartine and I the Salmon Benedict Croissant. She said the tartine was nothing special. My dish was also just ok. We expected more after being in France and enjoying the food there. We know we were in Sarasota but still expectations were more. Service was OK. Oui?? Hmmm...maybe not so much. read more

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This place is such a gem, very unassuming, but the food is superb. All homemade French food better than other restaurants in town, but has the family feel to it. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. It's not very big, but there is indoor and outdoor eating, I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Merci et au revoir !! I am going to be generous and leave a 2 star review even though it is not deserved. I have so many questions to the owner of this place!!! Who hired those people - Do you enter your kitchen Sir/Madame? You guys are welcome to go try coffee with extra sugar unasked for. Plates and silverware smelling eggs. Staff eyeing you up, making you feel not welcomed in a business where I spend my MONEY. Merci et a dieu. It's disappointing - It's disgraceful. I rather travel to Paris France. Spend $2000 for a breakfast than ever stepping a foot in this business again nor my family, friends or anybody I will come across. This is personal. read more

Merci Café - Don't have enough pictures to show food from last time. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Merci Cafe is a lovely French bistro that is a great place to come for breakfast or lunch. The croissants are all handmade and come in a variety of different toppings and breakfast specialties. I had an omelette version with a salad side and it was very tasty. The staff is exceptionally friendly helping us place our order going over the menu items and offering up additional service as needed. You can sit inside or outside so it is quite comfortable for small or large parties. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a French style of bakery. read more

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A bit of a lowkey place inside but this food was insanely good. If you're looking for a breakfast place I highly recommend. read more

Merci Café - Salmon FLAT BENEDICT EGGS CROISSANT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

so so good! i got a hot chocolate latte and the customer service is excellent. i got some macrons and they were also delicious read more

Merci Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

OMG Just go!! Wonderful freshly made pastries, coffees made perfectly, breakfast was so delicious.

The small cozy cafe was a delight. Got there at 8 when they opened and was greeted by the young man working the espresso machine. The place is really clean and really friendly. A little later the chef came out and said hi. We had eggs benedict on a croissant triangle. When I return Ill order a side croissant. . The plate had a little salad on it. Well dressed and tasty. My wife had the quiche lorraine. Good flavors. Fresh, hot and a flaky crust. My wife had the chilled pistachio coffee that was a little sweet but good and I had a fabulous cappuccino. Im guessing their cups are a french serving size. I am learning to adjust from my American ways. Thank you read more

The drinks taste amazing however the coffee was pretty bad (after taste) but the service was amazing which cleared that up and made it better. Nice workers honest, kind, tryed. Honestly the matcha with strawberry was the best ever . Hella recommend. read more

Very authentic with awesome friendly staff Went there for a lunch and will definitely be back read more

Delicious croissant and baguette, definitely coming back! Appreciate how they've redone the place.

Amazing!!! Closest to a cafe in France I have seen, owner is fantastic. Give it a try!!! Very much a unique gem! read more

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Fun place when greeted by French staff. But needs more variety of pastries and more ingredients on the open sandwiches

Lovely new place! Enjoyed scrambled eggs and warm croissant. Cappuccino was made well, perfect size for a cup of coffee. Nice music and service. Will be back soon, try it! read more

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A lovely little cafe. Very clean, excellent service. The Quiche Lorraine was delicious. I'll return here. read more

Merci Café - Quiche Lorraine. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

A well kept secret hiding in plain sight! Love this simple, unpretentious little cafe.

I gave this place 2 chances and walked away disappointed both times. From the waitress eyeing me up and down, to the slow service, to the extremely sweet coffee, the half-filled latte, the old macarons, and very average food, it was a letdown at every level. Honestly, how do you mess up coffee? By making assumptions, like adding sugar when I never asked for it!! That alone says a lot about the service. After this second visit, I knew there wouldn't be a third. As for the amazing reviews, I can only assume the bar was set very low, because this place does not deserve the hype. read more

Went for coffee but enjoyed so much more. Fresh pastry and goodies. will definitely go back read more

Merci Café - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Absolutely Fantastic -- Deserves Every 5-Star Review! I read all the reviews before coming to Merci Café, and you never really know if a place will live up to the hype. Well, in this case, those 5.0 reviews were spot on! The owner greeted us with a warm smile the moment we walked in, and we had such a nice conversation. The café itself was spotless, cozy, and inviting, with soft music playing in the background -- a perfect vibe for a relaxing breakfast. My wife had the Flat Benedict Croissant, which she said was the best she's ever had. I ordered the Le Croissant Omelet -- light, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We couldn't stop there and shared a Sugar Crêpe with Nutella that was simply divine. As a special touch, the owner surprised us with his French Pudding -- a smooth, subtle dessert that was just perfect for my wife's palate. We also grabbed a croissant and a "crookie" to go (a genius mix between a croissant and a cookie). I planned to save the crookie for later, but it didn't last more than five minutes after we got home -- it was that good! Merci Café is a hidden gem in Sarasota, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a warm atmosphere, friendly service, and truly outstanding food. read more

Very nice atmosphere with French background music and simple ambiance. The croque monsieur is one of the best I've ever enjoyed. Orange cinnamon roll so-so... The chocolate mousse served at another table looked decadent and delicious! Relaxing place to have a coffee drink or a treat, chat with friends, and enjoy a delicious meal. read more

Lovely menu, delicious! We've visited for breakfast and lunch; eggs Benedict was classic (perfect Hollandaise). Tasty onion soup. Check it out! read more

Great food, great service!! We will definitely be back! Coffee and pastries were excellent!

Merci Cafe was exceptional in all aspects the staff are kind and helpful, the food was authentic, delicious and made fresh to order, and the restaurant was quant. read more

We tried the crepes, they were fresh and delicious. Will definitely go back. Great service.

I LOVE this place and I wish I lived closer. We dropped by here on our way from Naples and had the lattes and Salmon Eggs Benedict on a toasty croissant and it was fabulous- fresh, tasty, balanced, light and healthy! The little biscuits upfront were SO good! The service was awesome! The owner is so sweet. It's obvious her and the friendly staff are very passionate about the Cafe. We will be back whenever we are in town next! Highly recommend! read more

Decided to stop by for breakfast and we were met with major disappointment. This was our first time at the restaurant. The service was awful and the food was not worth the price. We asked for water and they didn't give us any. Asked for cream for my coffee and they never gave me any. Coffee itself wasn't any good, tasted old. The only decent things we had were the croissants and fruit cups. We ordered omelettes that were overcooked and slapdash quality. If you're looking for delicious, affordable French breakfast this is NOT the place to go!! read more

Great folks and great food. I had the croque madam and have never had better (including my own) my wife had the quiche lorraine and loved it! read more

French cafe all the way! Staff primarily launguage is French. So, expect the full experience. Food is authentic south of France. Atmosphere is good and clean. read more

2nd time here since we got to Siesta Key on vacay 4 days ago. Amazing food and amazing service. You must try it. Literally everything is delicious!! read more

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Wonderful place! Coffee was delicious and breakfast amazing. Give this place a try as it was simply wonderful!

Best cappuccino ever, great omelette owners are nice and accommodating, place so airy and pleasant. I recommend this place and I'm coming back as soon as I can read more

Really delicious food! Great value! Friendly service! Lovely little cafe! Everything on the menu is delicious!

This lovely little cafe is recently opened. It's bright and cheery. The service was very good. our waitress was delightfully French and helpful and friendly. The lunch menu is very limited with typically French sandwiches, quiche, salad and a pate offering. All are served with a small side salad. The salad lacked enough acid to be a good vinaigrette but a squeeze of fresh lemon solved that. I had a croque monsier which was nicely prepared but ordered out of default. That's something I could make easily at home. They were out of the French onion soup. A friend had the baguette sandwich and another friend had the pate platter. The pate was beautifully seasoned, however, the texture was soggy and crumbly, suggesting it had been frozen and not made fresh. They had beautiful assortment of pastries. We opted for the flan. I would describe it more a custard pie because it had a bottom crust. read more

Amazing service, great food. Next time I'm in town I hope to be back. If you've been to France then you'll understand that this is truly the epitome of a little French cafe. Owner is French and gets it. Loved this spot. read more

Very nice family like treatment and tasty food. Definitely had a European vibe and the chef brought out breakfasts to us. Lovely couple and wishing them to have many more customers. Ordered crepe with ham, added an egg and croissant with ham and eggs. Delicious. Thank you for setting our mood in the morning. read more

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Amazing. Delicious food. Would come back. Everyone is friendly and service was good and the ambiance was amazing