Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe

We normally get savory bakery from these folks at the 441 Gainesville Farmers Market. We arrived late and they were out of our normal fare. The guy told us about the storefront and that they would have what we wanted there.

The person behind the counter was super friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a freshly made croissant breakfast sandwich. I also go a cappuccino to go. It was super tasty.

While waiting we drooled over the specialty bakery items and pre-made Italian supper dishes.

Plenty of seating and did not visit the bathroom. I highly recommend this place.

We ordered a cake Napoleon. It was unusually tasty. The cream was very airy, fresh. I will recommend this place all my friends!

Had a sweet tooth and decided to drop in and tryout the cronuts…horrible decision. Not only were the cronuts over $5 a piece (purchased two) they were also inedible. After one bite of each cronut, they were tossed. They were so oily until it was impossible to take another bite. You could squeeze the cronut and the oil who run down your arm. Why even sale this product? No good.

Went there for the fried fresh cronuts, asked for a plain and a vanilla. I got a cold frozen vanilla cronut and a cold frozen chocolate/vanilla cronut. I’m ALLERGIC to chocolate so I had to throw that one away. I ordered a hot chai latte tea and it was lukewarm and I had to throw that away as well. They are supposed to have fresh cronuts on Saturday and they were not good or fresh. I won’t be returning for cold pastries that were not flaky or fresh.

I paid just under $13 for the Club Sandwich and a bag of chips. Although the sandwich was very good, the customer service was beyond unwelcoming and for that I will not ever return.
I called ahead to place my order after this place was recommended by the ladies at the local tag office. Upon calling, I had questions about the sandwiches and the way they were prepared. Although I saw sprouts on the menu, I was informed there are none available. (No big deal whatsoever). I then asked if I could have the sandwich pressed. (Apparently there is only one sandwich that they will press and it's not The Club.) The girl taking my order then got frustrated when I asked for a soup. (There are no soups available on Tuesdays). I then asked if I could add a side and a dessert to the order. She boldly told me to look and pick something out when I arrive to pickup my sandwich. (I didn't understand the frustration, but no big deal either). When I arrived and asked about what else I could add to my order again (after seeing items listed on a chalkboard display in the foyer and not knowing what was available as it was my very first time visiting) the girl became even more annoyed and said, "You can get a bag of chips and that's it".
I have no idea who the girl was that I upset so much by trying to order multiple things, but it is not worth the discomfort to order from here again.

The lasagna was the best I have ever eaten. Highly recommend it!

Wonderful food and pastries. Absolutely delicious!

I was not impressed, over priced for what you are getting. Subway would have been a better choice.

Its really sad when you want to support local small businesses but due to their poor customer service you end up taking your bussines somewhere else. The person taking my order was unprofessional and seemed like they had a chip on their shoulder and yet I still wanted to give the business a chance. So I paid for my order only to be told later that they ran out of what I ordered. I got a refund and won't be back.

Curiosity got me and I'm so glad! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. And omg...the delicacies!!!