42 Best Bakeries in Sarasota

“Amazing cookies . Their chocolate chip walnut is my favorite . We live almost 2 hrs from them and the owner delivered it themselves. Cookies were perfect . Can’t recommend them enough 👏“

“Everything pastries, coffee, multigrain bread“

“The works are always grinding to push out the cookies of the week for customers. Today I experienced an issue with the third party delivery driver in which my order was ready and not picked up in over 30 minutes. I called the store to see if everything was okay and they offered to call the delivery service for me. After that my new driver successfully delivered my cookies and it came with a special note! Thank you to whom ever I spoke with on the phone and the rest of the crew💕“

“I visited this store with my girlfriend because she saw the “key lime pie” sign on 41. We turned around and got it and it was very good (one of the slices was frozen but when it thawed it was good). We also had the key lime truffles and they were WAAY too sweet. However, the key lime pie was so good my girlfriend went back and got some. The first time we went, the girl said she could cut it into 6 or 8 if we bought an entire pie. When my girlfriend requested it to be cut, she said that she wasn’t able to. We’re confused why that was. For a $30 pie, requesting to get it sliced doesn’t seem like a big ask. It was also frozen.“

“Great food“

“We knew we didn’t want to have a cake so we started looking at other dessert options. We found Sweet Doctors and their mini cupcakes were perfect. They were so delicious and a huge hit with everyone. We also got their mini chocolate chip cookies and they were the perfect cookies! We will be stopping in for sweet treats anytime we are in the area! The owners are so kind and we love that it’s a family owned and operated business.“

“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.“

“I read the reviews online (I’m from out of state) and couldn’t be happier w the cake I ordered for my father’s 80th birthday. The customer service was outstanding, especially the woman who I met in the store when I picked up my order. She was such a lovely person and so helpful. She helped me pick out some other pastries and helped me carry my goodies to the car. The chocolate buttercream frosting on the cake reminded me of the icing my grandfather used to make. Everything was wonderful and so delicious. Everyone loved the cake! Thank you!“

“We ordered a custom carrot cake for my mom’s 65th birthday back in November 2025. Ordering was quick, easy, and Richard was so helpful! The cake design was so beautiful and exactly what we asked for. Not to mention, it tasted absolutely delicious as well. Will definitely be ordering again.“

“These pastries are the best I have had outside of France, but they're not French. They are distinctly dulce de leche! She's got a white chocolate alfajore and other alfajores that will knock your socks off. I had no problems communicating with the lady who checked me out even though I do not speak Spanish. She speaks enough English to make herself understood. Her pastries are simply divine! Who doesn't love dulce de leche?“

“Absolutely amazing!! The wheat seeded sourdough loaf is by far the best I've ever had. I'm truly impressed with the flavor, texture, moisture, everything about it is delectable and I will be coming back for more! The French imported butter is great too. ☺️🙌“

“The raspberry key lime pie was absolutely amazing. We will absolutely be visiting again next Saturday at the farmers market 😁“

“We had Cakes by Ron do our wedding cake for our destination wedding. The whole process was seamless. Very responsive to messages, and they were able to drop it off at our reception venue. Not to mention the cake was delicious and enjoyed by all the guests. Highly recommend.“

“The quality of everything in that store is top notch including the staff“

“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 stopped in to meet with a friend and it was almost perfect. 4/5. I will start with the good. The latte was nice (they have oat and almond milk so happy to have diary free options). I ordered a pistachio muffin and was so excited to see they make them here. It was delicious! Probably one of the best I have had. Thank you for making this flavor! The woman at the counter was very nice and she makes a great latte. The cafe is small but has a decent amount of seating. The vibe is of a quick service cafe. It isn’t trying to be anything that it is not. The baked goods speak for themselves! So far so good! Until I realized there was a woman with her pet dog (not a service dog) at one of the tables INSIDE. She had a full breakfast spread and the dog barked the entire time. We got to hear the dog barking on and off the whole time AND listen to her snap at her dog to stop barking. It gets better. She put the dog in her lap several times (doggy dining health codes for OUTSIDE dining requires dogs to remain on the ground, off furniture/laps, and not use human dishes etc.). At one point the dog jumped on the other chair at her table and ate an entire quiche (or whatever it was) right off the plate. I was incredulous. Was this really happening? Why are we letting this happen? I love dogs and have two well behaved old guys that I will take for outside doggy dining when the weather is not too hot. Health codes are pretty clear about animals. My line of work also has me working closely with those needing properly trained service animals and this woman wasn’t even trying to pretend it was a service dog. Of course I will be back for a muffin and coffee. But if that woman is there with her dog again I might just go elsewhere.“

“Delicious and a wonderful gift idea“

“absolutely amazing Focaccia bread. Crispy on outside and fresh soft inside like the old days! soups are fresh and homemade as well! Best of Sarasota list! I always stop by for my treat and taste of heaven.“

“Der Dutchman in Sarasota is a gem. The food is hearty, fresh, and consistently delicious — especially the fried chicken and homemade pies. The buffet is always well stocked, and the bakery items are worth taking home. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels warm and family-oriented. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a traditional Amish-style meal in Sarasota.“

“The best wedding cake I've ever had...and it was so beautiful“

“I worked at the Bradenton Bakery as a production technician/sponge mixer and I was responsible for getting the process of making the bread started. I mixed all the ingredients into a huge dough mixer and after it fermented for about an hour I pulled the troughs of dough, that weighed over 2000 pounds, onto a lift that raised it up and dumped the dough into the main mixers. It was a very hard and hot job but I loved working there. My experience with the company as a whole was awesome. I recommend to anyone that doesn't mind working hard and getting great pay and benefits to apply there. The human resources department folks are just wonderful and will treat you very well.“

“We highly recommend!!! I just said I need Jungle cake and show the the balloons I’m going to use and they are so creative, they created the best Jungle cake!!! We love it! Thanks ! AND the most important….It was so yummy yummy 🤤 👏🙌🎂🥰“

“Very sweet treat and very yummy !

Vegetarian options: good options for everything

Dietary restrictions: good options

Parking: Good parking

Kid-friendliness: sweet and good for summer

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking for everyone“

“Gail did a phenomenal job on our wedding cake. It was beautiful, but more importantly it was delicious. We actually had guests telling us the morning after that they loved the cake and continued to go back for seconds! I believe there were only a few pieces left. It was such a hit. Gail was easy and wonderful to work with.“

“The tea house was charming with a different t theme in every room. Service was fabulous, food was delicious, and we were served a lovely ginger licorice lemongrass tea at the end . We sat in the Alice in Wonderland room which we all loved! A special thank you to the owners for meeting our special dietary needs, for taking countless pictures for us and for making our experience one of the best!“

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

“Amazing family and Company!! I ordered a last minute dessert assortment. I will tell you that I’m still thinking about it to this day! The brownie is and will be my favorite. The superfood sourdough. It was gone the same day. The family didn’t leave any crumbs!!“

“Great food at a fair price!“

“Nice selection of Spanish cooked food you can eat in or get it to go.“

“Made a trip from Ft Myers yesterday with 5 friends and we are so glad we did! Such a cute little shop with very friendly staff. Explained to us how the Chimney Cakes are made after we enjoyed a delicious lunch! Couldn’t pass up bringing some home. We will be back 😃“

“Amazing fresh food and great service! Plus super creative offerings!“

“First time today! Very good especially since im picky about my coffee.. look forward to my next visit ❤️“

“So many great flavors to choose from!! But I must say the Peanut Butter Whiskey Cake is my favorite 🤩“

“WONDERFUL lemon curd cheesecake, quaint store, good latte. Served with real plates and silverware by a very kind, patient man. I’m so glad I decided to try this bakery!“

“This place is AMAZING! Great Czech food. Highly recommended. We will come back again!“

“Just had breakfast this morning. Will not return. Ordered two eggs benedict breakfast. Awful. Eggs came out hard-boiled on toast. Sauce was runny and weak and did not have the creamy consistency. Eggs were cold. Waiter brought out what appeared like a mandatory 20 percent gratuity. I complained to my waiter and to my family from out of town. Will walk across street next time.“

“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 can’t get enough of this cake store. On this occasion I ordered ahead, paid online and picked up in store. I bought a custom bundtini collection for a teenager to pick her flavor of cake for her birthday next month. She loves the cookies and cream, my fav is the white chocolate raspberry. Service was great, staff is really helpful and there are many gifting ideas in store.“

“Went to 5-0 donut co for the first time this week. We bought several types of donuts and an apple fritter. The donuts and apple fritter were absolutely delicious. The staff and ownership is awesome and go above and beyond to serve you and make your experience great. Will definitely be coming back !!“

“Total Mexican vibe!! The food is as fabulous as anything you can get from a sidewalk vendor in Mexico. We have been looking for good Mexican food in Sarasota for over 4 months and I had finally decided that there is no good Mexican food here till I came across this place tonight. Definitely recommend and worth whatever drive you have in order to get there! Can’t say enough good about the food! Totally amazing.“

“Naranjo Café Bakery is a hidden gem for anyone who loves authentic Cuban pastries and baked goods. From the moment you walk in, the aroma of fresh bread and pastries fills the air, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. I recommend anybody looking for bday cakes, wedding this is your guy!“