Best French Bakery in Sarasota

"If you are looking for a gourmet experience right on the beach, check out Another Broken Egg Café which serves both breakfast and brunch. It is a chain of 30 casual restaurants that have been opened to national acclaim, and the Siesta Key location opened only a few years ago. You can expect to find numerous signature items on the menu inspired by Creole and Latin cuisines such as a spicy shrimp & grits, Louisiana crawfish egg skillet, and huevos rancheros as just a few options."

"The European bakery-cafe tradition also thrives just blocks down Main Street from C'est La Vie at Cafe Epicure, where Italian cuisine reigns supreme. Naturally, espresso, which originated in Italy, plays a prominent role in the Cafe Epicure experience. Baristas at Cafe Epicure take pride in the attention to detail and quality that defines an irresistible pull of espresso topped with just the right amount of smooth crema, or a cappuccino foamed to perfection."

"Cafe Epicure is the first place to go and it’s in the heart of downtown. An authentic Italian trattoria sitting on the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue in Sarasota, FL. It’s one of the most authentic and detail oriented outside of Italy and the prices are extremely reasonable for such a high standard of quality."

"Located just south of downtown Bradenton, the Village of the Arts features early 20th century bungalows where residents live, work, and play, with homes doubling as art galleries, specialty stores and even a vinyl record shop called Jerk Dog. Art walks take place the first Friday of each month, but you can visit the village on any given day for dinner or lunch at one of the neighborhood’s four charming restaurants. Arte Caffe serves thin-crust pizza, homemade pasta and other authentic Italian classics while Ortygia offers genuine Sicilian, French and Mediterranean-style cuisine."

"The Village of the Arts contains a lot of different events for visitors of the Bradenton area to enjoy. Music festivals and concerts take place here on a weekly basis but that’s not all that this treasure holds. They hold a lot of artistic events here, such as public painting lessons and making homemade jewelry."

"It consists of individual homes over a four block area that have been rehabed and turned into art studios and unique…. Frequently Asked Questions about Bradenton. The top attractions to visit in Bradenton are:"

"I was waiting for someone to take my order and finally this dude looked me in the eye and he straight up ignored me and went to the people next to me."

"A newcomer to the Sarasota market, OfKors Bakery opened its doors in 2019 in The Landings shopping plaza. While they offer standard yeast donuts with typical toppings, it’s their brioche donuts that truly stand out. Made with rich and buttery brioche dough, each donut is piped with Bavarian cream and fruit fillings inside."

"Ofkors Bakery has it all from outstanding donuts, to an incredible atmosphere of live music and friendly services, and much more. The donuts here are everything. Plus, they have gluten-free options too."

"This chichi grocery store is a must-stop for Siesta Key–bound gourmands dreaming of that perfect beach picnic: simply partake of Morton's unusually wide selection of takeout salads, sandwiches, sushi and mains...."

"Tamiami Trail, Venice; 941-218-6418; geckosgrill.com/dockside-waterfront-grill. Part of the Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Dockside Waterfront Grill places diners in a fun, Old Florida setting overlooking Roberts and Dona bays. Open for lunch and dinner, popular menu items include the two cold water lobster rolls that are mixed with light mayo and green onion, and served on toasted, buttered New England frankfurter split rolls and garnished with lettuce and tomato."

"Tamiami Trail, Venice, (941) 218-6418, docksidewaterfrontgrill.com. This eatery, part of the Gecko’s chain, offers seating right next to the lapping waters of the Intracoastal, and the menu provides plenty of tasty, unpretentious seafood dishes. Try the grouper sandwich or the lobster rolls, or splurge for a big seafood entrée or a surf and turf combo."

"John & Rebecca Neal Park features the City's only Community Gardens site. The City's newest waterfront park also has a kayak launch into Wares Creek. Kayaking in Wares Creek is recommended for those without much kayak experience, as the water is shallow."

"Daredevils of all ages will love this collection of aerial ropes courses and zip lines. Those who partake will traverse swinging bridges,…"