I love the options and the Italian style of service and hospitality. It can also be a great place to come and study whenever the pace is a little bit lower. Give them a try. You will love the options.
We stopped in here randomly as tourists. I had a latte with chocolate croissant and it really was the best way to start a long day in Sarasota! Places like this are why it's worth it to try the local places instead of just going to S-bucks.
Needed a late lunch and dropped in knowing nothing about the place. Best Cuban sandwich I ever had. Better than Columbia. House cooked roast pork tenderloin. Juicy and cut thick, not thin dried out pieces. Pressed to perfection. My wife had Caprese panini. Fresh “real” mozzarella cheese sliced to order from a huge hunk that was kept moist in saltwater, not the tasteless and dried out slices found in too many such sandwiches. A husband and wife with young son helping out were delightful - clearly recent arrivals from Italy with charming accents who were eager to please. After we finished, i decided to see what else they had and noticed a couple of sfogliatelle in the case, so I asked wife where she got them and she told me she baked them. I asked for 1 to go, but she said because it was end of day, she would sell me both for $5. Took them home and wow! I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in NYC and I know sfogliatelle. They were terrific. Cracking crunchy outside, soft and pillowy and full of ricotta cheese inside.
We had our dog with us and the wife came out with our lunch, she asked the dog’s name. His name is Mo, which is short for Giacomo Puccini. She got a kick out of that and mentioned that her mother was an opera singer who sang Puccini at La Scala in Milan.
Highly recommend this place. I’ll be back often for breakfast and lunch.
Absolutely delicious, took us back to Italy with those fantastic croissants! Best coffee shops I have been in long time, please keep those traditional pastries coming 🙏🙏
Iced caramel macchiato was served in a styrofoam cup. Coffee tasted burnt. Drink was served with little ice which melted, drink never got cold. Was not served like caramel macchiatos normally are. Tasted bad, had to dump. Wouldn’t recommend.
Timothy Kelly
I love the options and the Italian style of service and hospitality. It can also be a great place to come and study whenever the pace is a little bit lower. Give them a try. You will love the options.
Fede
They prepare delicious panini and homemade specials. Very friendly staff, Italian speaking. Great pastry! Love their croissants.
Drew Dorshorst
We stopped in here randomly as tourists. I had a latte with chocolate croissant and it really was the best way to start a long day in Sarasota! Places like this are why it's worth it to try the local places instead of just going to S-bucks.
Rick W
Needed a late lunch and dropped in knowing nothing about the place. Best Cuban sandwich I ever had. Better than Columbia. House cooked roast pork tenderloin. Juicy and cut thick, not thin dried out pieces. Pressed to perfection. My wife had Caprese panini. Fresh “real” mozzarella cheese sliced to order from a huge hunk that was kept moist in saltwater, not the tasteless and dried out slices found in too many such sandwiches. A husband and wife with young son helping out were delightful - clearly recent arrivals from Italy with charming accents who were eager to please. After we finished, i decided to see what else they had and noticed a couple of sfogliatelle in the case, so I asked wife where she got them and she told me she baked them. I asked for 1 to go, but she said because it was end of day, she would sell me both for $5. Took them home and wow! I grew up in an Italian neighborhood in NYC and I know sfogliatelle. They were terrific. Cracking crunchy outside, soft and pillowy and full of ricotta cheese inside.
We had our dog with us and the wife came out with our lunch, she asked the dog’s name. His name is Mo, which is short for Giacomo Puccini. She got a kick out of that and mentioned that her mother was an opera singer who sang Puccini at La Scala in Milan.
Highly recommend this place. I’ll be back often for breakfast and lunch.
Daniel Rodriguez
Absolutely delicious, took us back to Italy with those fantastic croissants! Best coffee shops I have been in long time, please keep those traditional pastries coming 🙏🙏
Ashley Weber
Iced caramel macchiato was served in a styrofoam cup. Coffee tasted burnt. Drink was served with little ice which melted, drink never got cold. Was not served like caramel macchiatos normally are. Tasted bad, had to dump. Wouldn’t recommend.
Matteo Codecasa
The best coffee in Sarasota. Beautiful location and very pleasant atmosphere. hot and fragrant croissants. I highly recommend it👍
Amely Wackerbauer
Ordered a caprese panni; they let me pick my own fresh basil!
MARINA TERRACCIANO WOBST
Authentic Italian espresso and delicious food with friendly staff and cheery ambiance
Mke Tee
Delicious coffee and food menu! I'm coming back for the Nutella Latte.