50 Best Cafes near Longboat Key

“Very friendly wait staff, good food at the right price. A place where locals and visitors are all welcome. I had a big ole burger, side of fries and unsweet fresh ice tea…yummy.“

“Fast, friendly, cheap, high quality, tasty, healthy treats, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soup and salad too.“

“Super cute. Great service, and delicious baked goods.“

“Coffee is excellent and service even more so! My mom and I stopped in today and we loved the atmosphere of Graze Street AMI. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, and we both can’t stop talking about how delicious our coffee was. We hope to be back again soon to try some of their sandwiches!“

“Best place to have a meal on the island! Amazing ownership & staff!“

“The traditional Cuban sandwich is out of this world, the croquetas are perfectly crispy, and the mamey shake is pure heaven. The other day, my coworkers and I tried their delivery service—expected in 40 minutes, but just 5 minutes later it was already on the way, fresh and perfect. Everything arrived super fast and with amazing quality. Highly recommended!“

“Highly recommend this venue for your special occasion- the owner exceeded our expectations at every level. From the decor to the food- she made my daughter’s bridal shower exquisite!!! Everyone commented that it was the nicest shower they had ever attended! And the food and cake- omg- soooo delish! 5 ⭐️s!“

“Absolutely amazing food!!! The chef, the staff and the atmosphere is awesome!!! Best grouper sandwich on the island. Tell them I sent you. 😅👍🤣“

“We love this place ! Best breakfast and Cinn. Rolls around ! Please Please bring back the Sloppy Joes you once had . They are on the on line menu and the cashier stated many people have asked for them to be brought back .“

“Celebrating our youngest daughter’s birthday and engagement, what a beautiful morning, great pastries, amazing croissants, and the drinks were divine!“

“My favorite place to hang out downtown. Huge patio. Great place for people and car watching. Friendly people. Counter service, so you can grab a paper and relax at your table without interruption. I’m a particular fan of the egg sandwich on bagel. Yum. Great coffees.“

“My son and I love having tea parties together here.“

“We love Katie’s Cafe. Our dog Daisy loves when we take her there to eat breakfast at their outdoor tables. They are all so nice and friendly. The food is excellent. Our weekly family breakfast outing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I have eaten at Robin's several times. The food is always great, but the service, is always warm and welcoming. You have to check it out.“

“Our family ate here multiple times on vacation! Food is delicious and service is friendly, fast and efficient. We miss it already!“

“Awesome service DELICIOUS DELICIOUS FOOD. You have to eat here if ever on AMI. 10stars out of 5. Great people“

“Happy to find this wonderful place, we have been often and every meal was delicious, good service & the specials are delicious“

“all around the best around“

“We just tried the apple tart and the blueberry almond tart tonight while at Waterside Food Trucks. Can’t wait to try something else! So good!“

“I drive all the way to this place from Ellenton, I go to the gym next door so it’s a bit of a destination spot but it is what I have been doing for years now.. although recently I have only been coming during the week days when Cannon is working and I will touch on why.

This place has come a long way, the new owners are really making the place feel more welcoming and like a place to hangout and get some work down or after a workout instead of a kick in and out.. the store is warm and inviting, great music always playing and they’re starting to carry better and better product. I really really enjoy the new vibe and Cannon the day time employee, soo much so I won’t come after he’s not working because the smoothies and the employees just dont have the same personality and electric energy as Cannon who remembers me, my order, even learned to swap in my chia seed and milk substitute after my first order.. he’s soo friendly and sweet it feels wrong if he isn’t there during my now (admittedly) daily ritual the shakes just come out wrong entirely or watery. He’s super honest and personable, prideful in his work.. I can’t ever tell if he’s flirting or if he’s just this intimate personable surf dude who’s high on life but he’s always happy to see me, I genuinely appreciate his talks he’s very very well educated and prevents any extra fruit syrups or fad like products he thinks sketchy or useless going into my drink and helped me with my diet upon finding out I was going fully vegan. I popped in this Saturday on a whim and it just wasn’t the same, my smoothie came out watery, the vibe was off, I think they used non vegan, and the place seemed much more stern and lacked his charm, music taste, and presence speaking to customers like family and doing it all with ease. I would love to change to five out of five but the weekend crew and night just isn’t the same, 5 stars for Cannon’s alchemy alone! I’ll be back to get my shake always and my daily philosophical chat and pick me up.“

“The perfect choice for spending a day at the beach!“

“Great coffee. Very lovely Barista. An all around pleasant experience.“

“Hands down, the best coffee I have ever had! It’s been months and I’m still thinking about it. What’s it going to take to get you guys up in Northern Virginia?!? 🙏🏼🤎“

“Haven't been in a while but came in for a FPSL fall pecan brown sugar latte. Made and served by friendly baristas. Left with taste buds awakened, thrilled and satisfied. So nice to be downtown early in the morning scolded by the angry blue jay.“

“The best...great vines, best coffee, excellent service.. Il migliore...Ottimo caffe,gustosissimi e rinomati vini,servizio ai clienti impeccabile...“

“I just got the Road Rash and it is so good! The roast beef is super thinly sliced and it’s mouthwatering. I can’t wait to come back and try the Greek salad.“

“Great costumer service 🙂“

“The best breakfast I’ve ever had! Great service and atmosphere! We sat at the bar and witnessed how much work this family puts into their business. Would highly recommend!“

“We love this place!…the food and ambience are fantastic!, plus the service is first rate!…In fact we had the same server we had last May when we were here on vacation and she remembered us!, now that we will be living down here, definitely will be eating there a lot more!…If you want great home cooked food, with Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options, this is the place to go!!!“

“Best burgers in the world. Indisputable truth.“

“The smoothies (consistency) and bowls (fresh fruit) here are top-notch, the atmosphere is so welcoming, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. It's a pleasure to visit this spot, and the consistent quality and excellent customer service are appreciated.“

“Yummy food, cozy atmosphere. Great service!“

“Pane e Amore was by far the BEST Italian my husband and I have eaten! Portions are perfect, food was thoughtfully made to perfection! I could taste all the individual flavors in the rigatoni alla vodka! The owner/ chef exceeded our expectations and made us feel like family. This will be a forever place for us! Go in, request a table, and soak up the experience! Buon Appetito 🇮🇹🍝“

“As a member of both the Sarasota Museum of Art and OLLI, I frequently have lunch at Bistro. Although the prices are a bit high, it’s a delightful spot for a delicious meal or coffee with a crisp croissant, scrumptious brownie or corn cookie. I don’t know if the restaurant’s revenue benefits the above cultural entities, which I hope it does, its off-the-beaten-path location and, therefore, limited pool of customers justifies the prices. I have never been disappointed in the always fresh and interesting food or in the prompt service. The Bistro is light and bright, the decor is artsy and welcoming and it’s such a convenient place to go after or before enjoying a cultural activity!“

“if as a poor European you're visiting the us its hard to find the good food given the abundance of fast food which is too greasy, too salty or way too sugary.here at the selby cafe we found excellent sandwiches. we had a salad and a sandwich with a teatrue its pricey, but its good taste you get for it

Kid-friendliness: our son had the pizzahe was very happy with it“

“amazing service from Camille and the food was perfect as always“

“Great service, atmosphere, and food! Garden Lasagna was outstanding!“

“I go to North Shore every time I’m down. I usually get the Iced Salted Caramel Latte every day. This week it was cool a few days and got to enjoy hot coffee and it didn’t disappoint.“

“Best homemade ranch!!!!!!“

“The go to spot for breakfast is in downtown Sarasota“

“The food is always consistent. The Tri Fecta is a go-to.“

“Lunch and service consistently excellent. The place is small and no frills but deli sandwiches are excellent. Noodle salad and potato salad are great sides. They have daily specials. I see lots of people order soup. They run a friendly and efficient lunch spot. A hidden gem. Love to pick up and take to picnic by the water.“

“My Fiancée and i just moved to the area and have been looking for a chill, kind environment to get lunch. Look no further than Sweet Deli Cafe! The atmosphere is lovely, taking you back to a time where you could tell people put real care into their craft. We will be coming back weekly!“

“First time tonight and I LOVE this place! The owners and staff were friendly and gracious. I didn't eat, but the menu looked great. I'm excited to go to more events here!“

“Muy buenooooo Excelente atención“

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

“We stumbled upon Agrigento by Style Pizzeria Café just a few months ago after relocating back to Manatee County from a brief season in Nevada—and let me tell you, this little gem has become our new happy place! As a single mom raising three growing boys, finding a spot that satisfies everyone is no small feat. But Agrigento delivers—literally and figuratively. The pizza is next-level, with that perfect blend of crispy crust and gooey cheese that tastes like it was hand-crafted in a Sicilian kitchen. And don’t even get me started on the garlic knots… These are not your average knots. These are oversized pillows of buttery, garlicky heaven—I swear they were kneaded by angels. The house salad with that signature Italian dressing? A masterpiece. And speaking of masterpieces, let’s raise a glass of their smooth and sultry Montepulciano—a rare treat to find as a house wine in a casual café! Add in some authentic cannolis or a slice of limoncello cake, and you’ve got yourself the perfect ending to any meal. My personal favorite? The eggplant Parmesan garlic knot slider—the kind of creation that deserves its own Food Network spotlight. They even have a daily $10 lunch special with two slices and a drink, which is an absolute steal. And while you eat, you’re serenaded by music videos from the 80s and 90s—pure joy for this Gen Z momma with an old soul! Tucked away in a humble strip plaza on Manatee Avenue near our pediatrician’s office, this place is so good I might start hoping the kids catch a mild cold just so I don’t forget to stop by again. Agrigento, you’ve won our hearts (and stomachs). See you again soon—and often!“

“I have always loved going to this location. We have only ever had maybe one or two bad visits but the next one always makes up for it. Trinity was an amazing waitress today. She was so attentive. Even the manager came around twice to us to check on us.“

“The food was delicious and the staff is very friendly and attentive! Definitely recommend!“

“Someone needs to give the manager and his staff a raise. They are some of the most kind, attentive food service workers I have encountered in quite some time. You don't even have to love Panera's food to enjoy your time at this location.“