Amazing little French bakery with a lot of options! The quiche and the chocolate almond croissant…read morewere both spectacular. I also got an iced latte which was yummy. Service was very nice and friendly. Would highly recommend!

Was looking for a good cup of iced coffee and the reviews were amazing so decided to stop by. The…read moreiced coffee was alright, honestly. I also got an almond croissant which was alright, as well. It wasn't that flaky and it was more soggy which is not how a croissant should be. But the breakfast that other people got looked good.

I absolutely love this café! The atmosphere is inviting and relaxing, the food is delicious. I…read moreespecially love their flatbeds, salads and quiches as well as all the coffees . The café is set up with comfortable chairs/living rooms as well as standard tables where people can either mingle or stay to themselves. I've been to Trivia, their bi-monthly French class, and to wine pairing events that are always so much fun. The owners and staff couldn't be nicer!

If you want fresh pastries, don't come here. My friend and I are in Florida for three weeks, and…read moreshe was craving a Napoleon. We found this place and drove a half hour to get where we assumed, and rightly so, that a French Bakery would have fresh baked goods. Not so with this place. For $9 each, we got two Napoleons. So $18, plus tax for two pastries. They were hard, not flakey. The custard was rubbery. The frosting was breaking apart and dry. They tasted old. Neither of us ate them after a couple bites. In the garbage they went. I went up and asked the girls working there if they had been made today. No, they had been purchased from a different bakery, frozen, and thawed out. This is not a bakery. It's an overpriced food recycler. They asked if it was bad. I told them how awful it was. They said that maybe they needed to go back to their old supplier. Seriously?? Maybe they should actually try baking something. I mean, it is a bakery. They offered no refund. Stay away unless you like throwing your hard earned money away on frozen, stale, pre-packaged food. REPLY TO YOUR REPLY: First, I was unaware of the policy you mentioned and have removed the other business name. I just thought I would let people know that there definitely IS another place in Venice to get a Napoleon. My friend and I purchased two of them at the other business the very same day we threw yours in the garbage. Second, I have no problem paying the amount you charge, if the item is a quality product. The problem was paying that price (or any price) for something dry, stale, and rubbery. We made a special trip to Venice from Englewood to purchase Napoleons, not as far as Fort Myers, but still out of our way. I truly think you're missing the point of my review, which was our PERSONAL experience, the one and only time we tried your product. I wasn't writing about all of the other times your Napoleons were supposedly incredible. My review is only about the day my friend and I each purchased them from your store. Maybe every other Napoleon you have ever sold is worthy of a Michelin Star, although it seems unlikely, but ours were horrible. Next, two of your own employees told me your Napoleons were made somewhere else, frozen, and thawed out for your "bakery." Were they just making that up? Were they also making up the part about how you should maybe switch back to your other supplier? Seems unlikely. Your lengthy reply read like an advertisement for your business. It did not address the issues this customer had. If your Napoleons are all you say they are, maybe by some fluke, we ended up there the one and only time they were inedible. You could have tried to make it right with us. You could have offered us a gift certificate to try them the next time we are in the area, so we could experience what you say everyone else experiences. Your employees could have been trained better and known what they should do if customers say the food they purchased was horrible and worthy of the garbage can. I politely asked if the items were made that day, and they filled me in on how things are done there. I told them the details of our experience and about how we threw them away. No offer of a refund, and I didn't ask. Buyer beware, I guess. You say in your reply that you would prefer to keep our discussion focused on "our own experience with you" rather than comparisons. You were given a clear explanation of our experience and all but ignored it in your reply. At the end you say you "regret that our visit didn't meet our expectations." My review was honest. It was what two adults with realistic expectations experienced with the only purchase ever made at your establishment. I have nothing else to go on. In addition, you are not the only provider of Napoleons in the county, as you claim. You're not even the only provider of Napoleons in Venice.

Have been going here frequently since moving here 20 years ago. Something is different, I hope it's…read morejust me. Service is good, staff is pleasant, breakfast is always quick, hot and good (although my bacon was overcooked today), but my favorite blueberry scones do not look or taste the same to me. What say ye? Not a whole lot of ambiance, but that's not why I go.

Upper crust is located along the main strip in Venice. Stopped in with wife and daughter fo lunch…read more I ordered soup and tuna sandwich which was plentiful and tasty the girls ordered wraps and a side of fried tomatoes no complaints. Staff pleasant, this is a no frills spot that serve a variety of coffees and breakfast till noon as well as luncheon items. Overall it's not a great spot but it's not a bad spot either. Give it a try.

They are open for wholesale delivery to restaurants with bread 6 days a week.read more

This was my first order with the Bread Artist. I ordered the Focaccia, which was excellent! I will…read moredefinitely be ordering from her again. She has a very good website with pictures & descriptions of all the breads she makes. I will not only order the Focaccia again, but will try her other homemade breads too. Since ordering from her, I have had a different one of her wonderful breads at a friend's house. She will not disappoint!!! Love her bread!!

I have been purchasing their bread for several months. Wow, are these breads tasty. Their…read moresourdoughs (all the different varieties) as well as their challah which is excellent. There are varieties such as cranberry/pecan, lemon and now apple/cinnamon. Just picked my order of apple/cinnamon challah and some chocolate sourdough muffins. A photo is attached.

The food is always delicious and the service is friendly. Great cozy spot to do some work or just…read moresip one of their tasty coffees. Always love coming here for some down-home cooking with a smile.

Venice Island cafe is our go to spot for breakfast on vacation! Plenty of latte flavors and…read morebreakfast and lunch options. My husband got the chorizo breakfast burrito and was raving! I got the egg scramble (you choose your toppings). All was delicious!

The lasagna is terrific. The semenola bread is delicious. It isn't fancy, but it is warm and…read morefriendly. I have been back and will go again.

Have always loved this restaurant. Tried to take family from out if town there for dinner Monday…read morebut when we got there it was closed. Their website said they were open. Very sisappointed.

March 1, 2024 - two for brunch after church…read more Heard from friends at church they were opened on Sunday......thought we would check it out. We live down the street in Lake of the Woods. WHO KNEW this place has been there for a while?? I am flying so fast and dodging crazy crivers coming off of Rte 41 and then wacky stuff on East Venice Road..... but there it is!!! Service was crazy warm and friendly. Felt a little short staffed based on the number of people in there. But it worked out, we are not in a rush. I drank a decaf and my wife got leaded. Really goood brew and had that diner wholesome flavor, not some acidic hairstanding Starbuck powerful stuff!! Be prepared for 'stimulation' because the cup never got cold or down below 3/4 full.... they were topping it off immediatly!!! Service for everything was fantastic!!!!! I got the Irish Oatmeal with berries : very good and almost too much to half finish, very reasonably priced. My wife (even though we had a whole cheddar quiche she made the day before in the fridge) got their quiche. She "said" is wasbetter than hers. I woudl not know since she never offered me a taste and gobbled it up so fast I did not even get a picture??? This is a VERY nice place. While there is a LOT of breakfast competition, it is now on our short list and goto for a nice breaksfast or lunch. We heard some talk of a name change to say its just not about coffee??? and maybe some dinner hours as well????? So keep checking back.

We enjoyed an outstanding lunch yesterday at Rosie's Place. This sweet family run cafe was…read morepreviously known as Coffee Cafe. Located on Venice Ave, it is definitely worth your while to explore the new menu. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service is excellent and the coffee is great. Always a good idea to patronize our local small business. Tell Rosie that Cleo and John sent you

Oh. My. Gosh! This is fabulous. I love Italian desserts, and knowing that I can get them,…read moreprepared with the freshest ingredients (without preservatives), well, I'm thrilled. I met one of the owners, Linda. After chatting about her Italian background, and the Puerto Rican background of her 'chocolatier' partner--I will be back for more tasty goodies. I am very interested in the Tres Leches Cake, and my son will absolutely love the Flan. The macaroon cookies, dipped in chocolate are amazing. They also make Empanadas, Italian Cookies, CoQuito, Event trays/catering, Pizelles...so many yummy treats! I love the idea of a cannoli tray--having cannoli crusts that are not soggy (due to being pre-filled) and jars of filling (with spoons), just makes the party that much more fun. :) So happy to have found this small business and will be back for more. Check out their website/menu: https://ziasneapolitan.wixsite.com/cookies/gallery They are located in the Mi Pueblo/Brickyard Plaza courtyard.

Its a party in your mouth!!! Plus great customer service!!! Rosa has a contagious laugh, but the…read moremacaroons are my favorite!!!

Let me start by saying I could only wish Gary was single! This coffee might as well have been laced…read morewith God itself! I could not believe how fast and well things went with such a long line. The food A+ the Coffee Pretty sure I am writing this from Heaven. The Ambiance was perfect with the smell of fresh roasted coffee and the Musk of the Man roasting it! OOF my heart is melted. Watch your daughters but bring them for coffee anyway! Vacation made right!

Freshly Roasted Perfection in Venice…read more I stopped into Black Gold Coffee Roasters and was blown away. I ordered an iced mocha that was absolutely delicious - you can really taste the coffee through the chocolate instead of it being overly sweet, which I loved. The coconut macaroon I got on the side was phenomenal and paired perfectly with the drink. They're roasting beans less than 20 feet from where I was sitting, and even before we walked in, you could smell the coffee from the parking lot. It adds so much to the atmosphere knowing everything is that fresh. Service was top notch: super friendly, accurate with the order, and genuinely down to earth and inviting. This place feels like a true local gem, and I will definitely be returning.