I've visited both locations on Main Street and I think it's important to know that the menu and…read moreavailability of items can differ between the two. The original/older location seems to have a lot more available than the other as one seems heavily focused on muffins while the other has empanadas, and way more bakery variety. My muffin was great as was my chai latte. Service is pretty good at either location especially considering how busy these stores seem to be, but I also wasn't in a rush to get to work with breakfast. Something else to add is that the newer location definitely seems to have more space available inside before you consider the outdoor seating.

I visited both locations, both locations are on Main Street about 3min by car from each other…read more The newer location is modern and very spacious, love the aesthetics, however it seems to have not as much options as the original location. This one had the pistachio croissant roll and it was so delicious and well as the freshly squeezed orange juice. The original location has much more muffins, desserts, empanadas but it's much smaller and can get super crowded. Both had great options. Staff is friendly!

Heard a lot of positive reviews so I picked up some focaccia. It was thick and held my wife's goop…read morewe put on top- very little penetration but flavorful. Love the consistency and taste. Next to Shakespeare's English pub and worth a stop. Parking in this small strip mall.

Bread Bandit is the best! When you walk in there the freshly baked everything aroma can just about…read moreknock you out. I love going in there and just standing on line and breathing deep. Hahah. These baking God's make the most incredible Sourdough everything. My favorites are the sourdough bread, pistachio croissants, cinnamon rolls and lots of other delicious goodies.

I got a chocolate tart and a cinnamon roll. They were amazing!! The little cafe was so cute!!read more

This French bakery is very popular during morning hour. The cafe serves breakfast and the bakery…read moregoods. Obviously the breakfast and coffee are very welcome by the customers. I got the almond croissant. The croissant is big enough for morning breakfast. The sugar powder is good. Service is good.

Came back here since it's been about a year since we last visited. They are super kind and…read morewelcoming here. You can really tell it's a small family business. We enjoyed our teas filled with lots of fruit. Red berries tea and tropical which also had a passion fruit flavor. Both were wonderfully tasty. They also have pastries, crepes, sandwiches, cakes, & cheesecakes. The art here is quite bold and beautiful. Love how colorful and bright it is here. It is also quite mellow!

Great lil spot, a bakery offering foundational coffee options and many sweet treats. The coffee is…read moredecent I haven't tried the baked goods but they look amazing. The service is kind and the vibe is unique give it a try.

8.5/10 good stuff…read more ive had these donuts a few times. they're quite large so there's a lot to chew on. the flavors they have on display are also great but a lot of the time i do feel they are overly sweet (biggest recipient of this hinderance would be the cookie monster flavor, the icing is just too much) but it's not that bad a lot of the time as well. the service is good and the ambiance is also good. i do feel the timing of this association is quite rough though; only being open from 7:00am-2:00pm for a snoozer like me isn't great but i understand why that is.

I love the size of these donuts and all the fun different options! Staff is super friendly too. I…read moreonly took off a star because sometimes I wish it wasn't soooo sweet

Years back when we moved to Venice from Boston an acquaintance turned me on to the biscotti here…read more-,they're very good ! Then a friend brought some as a gift and we enjoyed them - but only their biscotti ! Finally got around to actually visiting . Glad we did . The women behind the counters are efficient and just friendly enough - unlike say Mazzaros cattle call free-for-all , this is a civilized place ! Decided to try a couple of their calzones and some strip pizza - guess it's a RI version of bakery pan pizza . Good sauce ! Nice chew ! Travels well for reheat ! But - nice to have chosen a spinach and cheese and eggplant calzone . Had some of each for dinner then some again next day lunch . Generous portion and great taste - closed my eyes and thought I was having some Umberto's from my old North End, Boston neighborhood . Oh yeah - grabbed a thick fig square for Sunday morning coffee . Oooh that's nice !! Cakes looked terrific and my wife was like ' we gotta order some for special occasions!' And - we will ! Well-done, Paisano's !! Capisce ?!?!

As part of a walking tour of the Gulfgate area in South Sarasota we began here(trouble in a good…read moreway). This Italian bakery reminds me of Mike's pastry and Modern Bakery in Boston's North End. Incredible array of baked goods that are mouth watering. I tried a pizza strip and was hooked- bought many more plus muffins and cake slices. Service was with a smile and I Will return! A MUST stop

Great little local spot for GF key lime pie and fun kitchy gifts.. open sundays... my new go to…read morebakery!!

So we searched this place out because we heard they truly make the best key lime pie in the area…read more.. you know, everybody says they have the best one... But, this pie is outstanding. Not only do they sell key lime, but other flavors, as well as cakes and candies... The English toffee is thick and oh so tasty. Cute shop, friendly staff- Find this place- hidden off of 41 south of Siesta Key.... You won't be disappointed!

We had a nice lunch here! Came with my parents, husband, and baby on a busy weekend brunch hour. We…read morewere luckily able to be sat inside right away in a tucked-in corner. I got the poularde crepe, wanting something savory. This was solid and tasty. Everyone else got nice little meals as well. I do feel like the portion and the quality is a little lacking for the price. That being said, I don't know that there are better French options in the area. I also got a palmier pastry and I should have gotten a croissant, the palmier tasted a little stale. The locale was adorable, with beautifully tiles tables really setting the scene. Overall, not terrible! Worthwhile if you're really feeling French.

I've enjoyed C'est La Vie at another location and even recently purchased a whole quiche for a work…read morecelebration, so I expected a similar experience here. Since I was nearby, I decided to try the Main Street location for breakfast. I paid for parking specifically because I planned to dine in. As a first-time customer at this location, I wasn't sure how the ordering process worked, so I placed my order at the counter. A staff member brought my breakfast to me cold in a plastic to-go container. I explained that I intended to eat there and had never asked for my meal to be packaged to go. Rather than simply correcting the mistake, he seemed annoyed that it needed to be heated. When my meal was returned, it was still served in the same plastic takeout container. They request a tip but the service was rude and disrespectful!! The food wasn't the issue--it was the customer service. I left feeling as though I was inconveniencing the staff for wanting to dine in. I never expect perfection, but I do expect to be treated courteously. Unfortunately, this experience was disappointing and different from the service I've received at other C'est La Vie locations.

There are not enough words to explain how immaculate her cakes are! I ordered a cake for my…read morehusband's 30th birthday and she went over and beyond the design I even had in mind. She also was very friendly and got back to me in such a timely manner. I could not express a thank you deep enough. Not only did the cake turn out beautiful but the taste was incredible! We will definitely be ordering a cake through her everytime we need one. Highly recommend!

From the owner: CCSWEETS offers Custom made to order Cakes and Desserts!…read more All custom edible art is specifically designed to meet your needs. Let’s create a delicious and tasty memory for your big day! ServSafe certified, Award winning, featured on the Knot and Wedding Wire

Fantastic selection of delicious cupcakes and an amazing variety of gluten free cupcakes. They…read morewere awesome. You got to go if you need a cupcake fix.

Looking last minute for German chocolate cupcakes, an I stumbled upon Sarasota Bakehouse, what a…read morehappy accident! Fresh and delicious cupcakes, definitely will be back for more.