I visited Cafe Clementine today in hopes that I would have an incredible experience. Unfortunately, I arrived later than expected due to traffic and I was about 30 minutes from closing time. The line was long but it gave me time to really decide what I wanted.I asked the cashier if there were any espresso latte options but she told me there wasn’t, only cold brew. I decided to give it a shot and ordered their Salted Honey cold foam cold brew.I also ordered the chocolate chip coffee cake and the chocolate hazelnut croissant. Both are DELICIOUS. The only item I did not like at all was the cold brew coffee. It was bitter and much saltier than I expected. I wish I had the time to speak to the cashier about disliking the cold brew but they were closing up and I didn’t want to make a fuss.Maybe next time I will try a matcha or lemonade. I look forward to my next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Haylee
Lovely little cafe with great pastries and more. Few things bring me more joy than a good almond croissant in the morning and this is definitely a place to find one. You do not have to pay to get access to the cafe. They have a nice quaint atmosphere and will be back to try more!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Sanderson
This is a little gem of a cafe nestled nicely within the Museum of Fine Arts. You can enter off the front or the back, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The bakery is the star of the show for you, with great sandwiches as well.We ordered the egg salad sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty, and the sourdough bread was baked perfectly.We also ordered some pastries and a lemon meringue tart. These are quite nice as well.The one gripe is that the iced tea is served in an 8 ounce plastic cup with 6 ounces of ice. 2 ounces of iced tea is an absolute miss in every sense of the word as no refills are given. Please fix this by giving larger cups, especially at the high price point. We paid $63 for two sandwiches, 2 drinks and 2 pastries and a cookie, so this is not cheap at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Robinson
Awesome food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Morning Bun, Pastry
Pam's Purple Door
This is a true gem! Pastries are out of this world, they were handcrafted and you can tell chef pays close attention to details!Outdoor seating has a spectacular water view, great
By the looks of it, we didn’t think much of the cafe when we walked in. We noticed the counter was small but filled with fresh pastries. The line was long and the tables were pretty filled but it was a Saturday morning. We got a few items to share & then after we finished, we walked around the museum. We expected more coffee options but the cold brew was good! The pastries were delicious. The only thing that would’ve made them better is if they were slightly warmed. Overall a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry
Sadaf D.
I've been wanting to check out this lovely Cafe for ages! The service was decent, a little closer to a cafeteria style setting than I had expected. There's a decent amount or seating and while the decor and ambiance is nice considering its in a museum, it does feel very open and exposed whereas I wish it had a slightly more intimate coffee shop style vibe. The coffee (blueberry cobbler) while nice and interesting tasting, oddly enough didn't feel like a coffee and more like a liquid dessert/ shake? The hummus quinoa salad was really tasty and light, while the leek soup was absolutely delicious (could've had 2 of those). From a price standpoint it felt a bit pricey but did have quality food. I'm taking a step back from baked goods but after seeing what I saw, something tells me that's where the real magic happens, so I will be going back to give those a try!
Jaqueline K.
Food and service is always great it's a must stop Everytime we visit st Pete, they have fresh pastries and I always make sure to get a matcha latte when I'm there!
Erin W.
Reviewing based on a small sampling of pastries - technical & aesthetic: 5 stars; flavor: 3.5 stars. Tried the Earl Grey Cruffin and Strawberry frosted croissant (don't recall the exact name). Both were delicious dough-wise but the flavors were vague compared to what I expected. I really wanted to enjoy a bright citron and black tea notes of earl grey to come through on the crème filled cruffin, but at best I tasted slight orange notes. Overall no strong flavor so I found the crème to be an overwhelming and excessive part of the properly baked item. Similar on the strawberry croissant. It wasn't as disappointing as the earl grey flavor miss, but the strawberry flavor was too subtle. Ambience was fine, it's what you'd expect sitting in the lobby area of an art museum. The one staff person I interacted with was nice and efficient. I would try pastries or other food at this place again, but 0 for 2 on flavor is a huge miss for an up-leveled, creative bakery experience. Please don't be shy about going bold with flavors, it's part of what sets this spot apart from ordinary bake shops.
Joshua Forgacs
Hidden gem. The savory Brioche was to die for. Creative and perfectly executed. Many options for lunch/brunch/snack. Atmosphere calming and refreshing. 10/10 would recommend.
Got 2 cinnamon rolls that were out of this world delicious and HUGE! really nice atmosphere in the museum with view of water! Would recommend anyone try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen B.
The pastries are fabulous here, true fine patisserie, the best in St Pete. They have a changing rotation of original flavors of croissants, very creative and very delicious! They also have freshly prepared foods for those not indulging in sweeter treats. Again, they vary the menu with the season, so lots of delicious tastes to try out. You'll see lots of families with young kids, people visiting the museum (this cafe is in the lobby). There are beanbag chairs for the kids near the wall of windows. The space has a huge wall of glass windows looking over the bay, a marina is just across the street, so it's very light and cheerful. There are a few outdoor tables on the east side of the museum, and one of them is in the shade of a bougainvillea. Lovely! There's also a wonderful bookstore in the lobby. Enjoy!
Beka W.
Phenomenal. I was so excited to find out about this little business serving up the most beautiful, delicious pastries. It's located in the Museum of Fine Arts which is a lovely open space with colorful windows for the sun to shine through I seriously wanted to try one of everything. It was so hard to pick. Ordering a traditional croissant is my litmus for a good bakery, and they did a great job. The cruffin was absolutely delicious with the sugary outside, flaky layers, and delicious cream in the middle. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you order. Highly recommend! And I will be back
I visited Cafe Clementine today in hopes that I would have an incredible experience. Unfortunately, I arrived later than expected due to traffic and I was about 30 minutes from closing time. The line was long but it gave me time to really decide what I wanted.I asked the cashier if there were any espresso latte options but she told me there wasn’t, only cold brew. I decided to give it a shot and ordered their Salted Honey cold foam cold brew.I also ordered the chocolate chip coffee cake and the chocolate hazelnut croissant. Both are DELICIOUS. The only item I did not like at all was the cold brew coffee. It was bitter and much saltier than I expected. I wish I had the time to speak to the cashier about disliking the cold brew but they were closing up and I didn’t want to make a fuss.Maybe next time I will try a matcha or lemonade. I look forward to my next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lovely little cafe with great pastries and more. Few things bring me more joy than a good almond croissant in the morning and this is definitely a place to find one. You do not have to pay to get access to the cafe. They have a nice quaint atmosphere and will be back to try more!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a little gem of a cafe nestled nicely within the Museum of Fine Arts. You can enter off the front or the back, and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The bakery is the star of the show for you, with great sandwiches as well.We ordered the egg salad sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. Both were tasty, and the sourdough bread was baked perfectly.We also ordered some pastries and a lemon meringue tart. These are quite nice as well.The one gripe is that the iced tea is served in an 8 ounce plastic cup with 6 ounces of ice. 2 ounces of iced tea is an absolute miss in every sense of the word as no refills are given. Please fix this by giving larger cups, especially at the high price point. We paid $63 for two sandwiches, 2 drinks and 2 pastries and a cookie, so this is not cheap at all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Morning Bun, Pastry
This is a true gem! Pastries are out of this world, they were handcrafted and you can tell chef pays close attention to details!Outdoor seating has a spectacular water view, great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fig Focaccia Vegetable Quiche Raspberry Cronut, Pastry, Cruffin Croissant
By the looks of it, we didn’t think much of the cafe when we walked in. We noticed the counter was small but filled with fresh pastries. The line was long and the tables were pretty filled but it was a Saturday morning. We got a few items to share & then after we finished, we walked around the museum. We expected more coffee options but the cold brew was good! The pastries were delicious. The only thing that would’ve made them better is if they were slightly warmed. Overall a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry
I've been wanting to check out this lovely Cafe for ages! The service was decent, a little closer to a cafeteria style setting than I had expected. There's a decent amount or seating and while the decor and ambiance is nice considering its in a museum, it does feel very open and exposed whereas I wish it had a slightly more intimate coffee shop style vibe. The coffee (blueberry cobbler) while nice and interesting tasting, oddly enough didn't feel like a coffee and more like a liquid dessert/ shake? The hummus quinoa salad was really tasty and light, while the leek soup was absolutely delicious (could've had 2 of those). From a price standpoint it felt a bit pricey but did have quality food. I'm taking a step back from baked goods but after seeing what I saw, something tells me that's where the real magic happens, so I will be going back to give those a try!
Food and service is always great it's a must stop Everytime we visit st Pete, they have fresh pastries and I always make sure to get a matcha latte when I'm there!
Reviewing based on a small sampling of pastries - technical & aesthetic: 5 stars; flavor: 3.5 stars. Tried the Earl Grey Cruffin and Strawberry frosted croissant (don't recall the exact name). Both were delicious dough-wise but the flavors were vague compared to what I expected. I really wanted to enjoy a bright citron and black tea notes of earl grey to come through on the crème filled cruffin, but at best I tasted slight orange notes. Overall no strong flavor so I found the crème to be an overwhelming and excessive part of the properly baked item. Similar on the strawberry croissant. It wasn't as disappointing as the earl grey flavor miss, but the strawberry flavor was too subtle. Ambience was fine, it's what you'd expect sitting in the lobby area of an art museum. The one staff person I interacted with was nice and efficient. I would try pastries or other food at this place again, but 0 for 2 on flavor is a huge miss for an up-leveled, creative bakery experience. Please don't be shy about going bold with flavors, it's part of what sets this spot apart from ordinary bake shops.
Hidden gem. The savory Brioche was to die for. Creative and perfectly executed. Many options for lunch/brunch/snack. Atmosphere calming and refreshing. 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Everything was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Cruffin Croissant
The best pastries ever.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Cruffin Croissant
Got 2 cinnamon rolls that were out of this world delicious and HUGE! really nice atmosphere in the museum with view of water! Would recommend anyone try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pastries are fabulous here, true fine patisserie, the best in St Pete. They have a changing rotation of original flavors of croissants, very creative and very delicious! They also have freshly prepared foods for those not indulging in sweeter treats. Again, they vary the menu with the season, so lots of delicious tastes to try out. You'll see lots of families with young kids, people visiting the museum (this cafe is in the lobby). There are beanbag chairs for the kids near the wall of windows. The space has a huge wall of glass windows looking over the bay, a marina is just across the street, so it's very light and cheerful. There are a few outdoor tables on the east side of the museum, and one of them is in the shade of a bougainvillea. Lovely! There's also a wonderful bookstore in the lobby. Enjoy!
Phenomenal. I was so excited to find out about this little business serving up the most beautiful, delicious pastries. It's located in the Museum of Fine Arts which is a lovely open space with colorful windows for the sun to shine through I seriously wanted to try one of everything. It was so hard to pick. Ordering a traditional croissant is my litmus for a good bakery, and they did a great job. The cruffin was absolutely delicious with the sugary outside, flaky layers, and delicious cream in the middle. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you order. Highly recommend! And I will be back