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.“

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

“We were on vacation in Sarasota and this place is a must visit! The pastries and baked goods they have are so good and delicious!! Their selection of drinks is amazing as well and has something for everyone! We didn’t try any savory dishes but they were probably really good too. The workers were also so nice and the atmosphere was so chill and cool!!! Would definitely visit again!“

“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!“

“Amazing staff and Excellent Dinner !“

“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Laura and Paul saved the morning. Was in NEED for a large group. Walked in NO notice and they made it happen!!! Jumped right into action. Super great people. Coffee is AGMAZING!!! If you have not been you NEED to go!!!“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

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

“I was dazzled by the Elegance of the venue. It complimented the bride and groom to a tee. their detail to the needs of their client was superb. The food was excellent. Everybody left just in all of not only the bride and groom but the beautiful surroundings that we celebrated.“

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

“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.“

“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 .“

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

“Perfect little mom-pop beach cafe. An old community staple that continues to serve great food and has great staff who care.“

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

“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.“

“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 was looking for Smoothies in the area and stumbled across this gem; which isn't far from my job. And with me being spontaneous I figured I'd give it a shot. I just recently moved to the area and am still learning my way around. I work and workout 6 days a week, so having a proper healthy and balanced meal to get me thru the day is a great mandatory. As someone who is highly obsessed with fruit and vegetables, this is my GO-TO for a quick pick me up. I love everything about this establishment!“

“This restaurant is ABSOLUTELY amazing!! The food is soooo good (and original) and the service is top notch. From the beautiful smile and warmth that we were greeted to by Marilyn, to the friendly and phenomenal service by Lauren, and to the wonderful conversation and love exuding from the owner Suzanne…this place is a GEM. We were so blessed to come here for Easter brunch. Looking forward to (ALWAYS) coming back in the future!!“

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

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

“Best burgers in the world. Indisputable truth.“

“Our first time here with our shy rescue dog and we were welcomed warmly. Our waitress brought over large bowl of ice water for him. The eggs Benedict and shrimp with grits dishes were presented nicely and were so delicious 😋. Will be coming back to this sweet neighborhood gem. Staff so friendly. Nice size portions. Wine was delicious too!“

“They have delicious hot coffee, very friendly service and LARGE, fluffy donuts!“

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

“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.“

“love this place awesome service friendly staff“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Muy buenooooo Excelente atención“

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

“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“

“Best pizza in the area. Crust is perfect. Staff is amazing. Delicious!!!!!“

“Maximillian's Cafe has been a convenient choice when I want a sandwich for lunch. I like that the meals are simple and easy to grab when I don't want anything too heavy or complicated. The sandwiches I've had have been enjoyable, and I've been happy with the overall quality. It's also a place I can stop by when I want a quick lunch without defaulting to the usual fast-food options. I've had good experiences here and would come back when I'm in the mood for another sandwich.“

“Stopped in for a quick breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee. The bagel, egg, bacon and cheese sandwich was prepared well and quickly. The bacon was nice and crisp. The coffee was fresh, hot and tasty. The pricing is very fare and the staff very nice.“

“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!“

“This is a fantastic place with a fantastic view. The waitstaff at the Tiki bar is second to none. Want to give a shout out to Tarig who waited on us today. Great bartender as are all who serve there. We did not have food this visit, but in the past, the food is great too. AND, what a view of the water!“

“Between the hospitality and the warm environment, our experience at KeKe’s Breakfast on Cortez Rd was nothing short of amazing. The delicious food, the wonderful customer service made this experience truly memorable. We will be back again soon. Thanks to Cookie and Karen for a fun and enjoyable breakfast experience.“

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

“Great variety of good food and nice atmosphere ♥️“

“Our server, Amber, was knowledgeable, professional and put the “S” in service. She made our time very enjoyable.“

“We really enjoyed our visits to North Shore Café during our trip. The latte was excellent—the caramel flavor tasted fresh and high quality (not sure if it’s made in-house, but it definitely stood out). The avocado toast on sourdough with lime and red chili flakes was so good—I ended up getting it twice during our week-long vacation. It was fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. Just be prepared—it’s very busy. There’s no option to order ahead for pickup, and on both a Tuesday and Friday morning, it took at least 30 minutes just to place an order. On a whim, I also tried the strawberry cookies, but unfortunately they were pretty bland and not very flavorful—I only took a bite before tossing them. Overall, just a small disappointment compared to how great everything else was. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

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

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