Lovely Square
6559 Gateway Ave, Sarasota
(941) 724-2512
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Absolutely loved this place! The eggs Benedict were hands down some of the best I’ve ever had! Perfectly poached eggs, homemade hollandaise, and everything was so fresh and flavorful. The service was just as impressive! Friendly, fast, and super attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is it, the best breakfast experience in Sarasota. Amazing and innovative food with monthly specials, a homemade pastry counter, and a true family run experience. The family that owns the restaurant is on the floor waiting tables and in the kitchen cooking.
My wife and I moved to Sarasota 4 years ago. We tried a different breakfast place in Sarasota and Venice every Sunday to find a new spot for our weekly tradition. Albane and the staff have treated us like family since day 1 and we will be here every Sunday.
Must tries: The Patty Melt, Bruschetta Avocado Toast, and Benedict’s are all incredible. The specials all come from the owner/head chef experimenting and never disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Pancakes, Crepes, Bruschetta Avocado Toast, Iced Latte
Spectacular breakfast and lunch venue in Gulf Gate. Food, service, and atmosphere all top notch. Very few great breakfast places in Sarasota County. This may very well be the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we got was absolutely delicious! Had a great variety for the vegetarian in our family and the rest of us! Loved the Patty Melt and Croque Madame!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best breakfast/lunch place in all of Sarasota. The pancakes are so fluffy everything is made from scratch. I'm not a huge soup fan but end up getting the soup of the day Everytime because they are so unique. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NOISY. Do not eat here if you have sensory sensitivities because this was the loudest place I've ever eaten. Not because of the people or the music, no the CHAIRS screeching on the floor every five seconds. It made the experience very much not enjoyable. Our sever was kind, however I asked for water without ice, and she comes back with a water *with* ice and says their water isn't cold without it, missing the whole point of me requesting no ice because my teeth are sensitive to it. Some people specifically want room temp water for that reason. The food wasn't great. The potatoes were so greasy. Grease juice flowing out of them with each cut. The toast was too thick and crunchy to bite into. The fritata dish had a vegan option, which I'll give them props for, but was questionable as to whether they had actually used the just egg as stated, or if they used eggs. Normally easy to tell the difference, but this had other veggies in it and the texture was off. Left with an upset stomach and not sure if it's due to the fritata actually being chicken egg or the grease from the potato. Thankfully the coffee was good, but I won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Hidden gem... friendly staff, tasty food and a nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast was excellent. Especially recommend the crepes and eggs Benedict. Delightful service. Five stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and casual atmosphere at a good price
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Amazing fresh food and great service! Plus super creative offerings!
Loved the Nutella crepe! My friend with a restrictive diet loves this place. Very busy so we had to wait about 15 mins. Service could improve with bringing water and napkins to table so people don't have to ask.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crepes
Great food, beautiful presentation and friendly staff! You have to try!
Great Sunday breakfast! The food was delicious and came out fast. Joanna gave amazing service, and the whole team made the experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice and all enjoyed, toast was too crispy and home fries not cooked enough.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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