Moulin Blanc Cafe

593 U.S. 41 Bypass N, Bird Bay Dr W, Venice
(941) 882-3198

Recent Reviews

T W.

Decide at the last minute to stop here to avoid some traffic and parking downtown. Wasn't sure if we wanted to stay because of the limited menu. We all had the quiche Lorraine which was amazing! So glad we stayed! It was fluffy and creamy and was an unexpected delight. It is a cute little French cafe. I really wanted to have a cappuccino and forgot to order it when we left so I will need to come back! A nice surprise.

Alyssa Reinbolt (Venice Foodies)

To say we loved it would be an understatement. The best quiche I've ever had in my life alongside pastries that made me cry tears of joy. The hand crafted drinks are out of this world good. The new Moulin Cola was like tasting soda for the first time as a child. There are no words to say how much we love this new spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim Freeman

Really exceptional pastries, great people, and a very comfy, welcoming space!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dario Mirski

Excellent croissant and cafe au lait. Went 2 times in two consecutive days. Brought a pastry home (Danish, cherry/cream cheese), my wife loved it. Very comfortable ambiance. I liked also the french music and decoration motifs. Service was excellent too. I am happy also I do not need to drive all the way to dowtown Venice for a French croissant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dario M.

Excellent croissant and cafe au lait. Went 2 times in two consecutive days. Brought a pastry home (Danish, cherry/cream cheese), my wife loved it. Very comfortable ambiance. I liked also the french music and decoration motifs. Service was excellent too. I am happy also I do not need to drive all the way to dowtown Venice for a French croissant

Bob M.

Heard through the grapevine it was good . However I always have to check it out for ourselves because tastes vary so much. What some call good is average etc. On that note the atmosphere; it's a large resturant space and the appearance is more like a self service cafeteria .with tables & metal chairs . We ordered two cappuccinos, two pastries and two quiches. The quiche was outstanding Cappuccino was good but not impressed at all with either pastry . We've been to Paris many time and my expectations were to relive that fond memory . Also the pastries are displayed on an open counter and are not covered or under glass, but displayed in the open air . Sorry but in today's environment, it just doesn't sit well with me. Recommend they should have a clear glass cake style cover to prevent any contamination and keep them fresher Service was good the girls were extremely pleasant . Not a bad experience but think pastries need attention . Price wise, much like everywhere anymore , but. felt it to be rather expensive. We spent $$48 as I stated 2 quiche 2 coffee 2 Pastry Again the quiche was exceptional ! Would return for the quiche

Jim S.

Very nice croissants and cappuccino on Sunday morning. Plan to go back and try some other items.

Jeanette P

Usually bakeries don’t have the best coffee but this has amazing treats and espresso!! The ladies were very welcoming and super nice.

Vance Nation

Owner so nice, and the quiche Florentine was the best I've ever had. Great latte to. Well be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Liz Smith

The place has a little swag, but if you're going to boast French pastry it better be great. Coffees are good, pastries were dry. Was a bit pricey too.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Marc R.

Just had Chai latte and it was almost not drinkable. On top of that it cost with tax and an 3.99 percent administration fee over 7.00. If you open a business and can't handle credit cards without a fee to the consumer then don't own a business. So disappointing because the inside is very nice.

Joan H.

Absolutely amazing place! Croissants are ethereal! Just like in France. Almond, Chocolate, Plain. The quiche is best ever had this side of the Atlantic. Light, full of flavor and habit forming. They fly in all the dough frozen from France so these are the closest croissants to those in Paris you will ever get. The staff are amazingly knowledgeable and friendly. They make you feel like they know you. Venice this is the most amazing place!

ColumbusTravelers87

In many towns it would be better than just good, but it is hard to compete with Croissant & Co where they make everything in house daily. The prices here were higher, they ship the food in from France and heat it up, and the side is a choice of bagged apple slices or bagged chips instead of a homemade fruit cup or salad. They also don’t have a “sneeze guard” over the pastries. The service was very friendly.

Susan Caldwell

OMG! I’ve been waiting for pastries that are superior and this is the place. These are Michelin star pastries. So are the owners/servers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucas P

I stumbled upon this place after hearing from people that this place opened recently.Very spacious for a cafe; has plenty of seating.The owner and his family are delightful people.They have a good selection of pastries and desserts. I did not try them this time, so cannot comment on them.I ordered a tea and Le Veggie croissant sandwich (pesto, tomato, and mozzarella in a croissant). The sandwich was very tasty, but also very small, particularly for the price. It was on this very small round croissant. For the price, it should have been on at least a standard sized croissant. I was also a little surprised that, for a cafe, they only had black tea and chamomile. I would strongly recommend that they increase their tea selection to at least have some green teas and fruity teas. When you are paying more than $3 for tea, you should at least be able to have something a little more premium and interesting than black and chamomile.Overall, I had a very good experience, but since they are new, I have the following recommendations for improvement for the owners, which I think will go a long way:1. Please get rid of the dead Frenchman skeleton (the life-size Halloween skeleton with a French mustache and hat) in the dining area. With the median age in the area over 60, being reminded of your mortality while eating in a cafe is in poor taste. I think the elderly population would appreciate it if you buried the skeleton.2. The bathroom sconce above the mirror needs to be professionally fixed. It completely ruins the charm of the place to walk into the bathroom and see that an old sconce was ripped off the wall and another one just installed right over the damaged wall without any finishing or painting. Attention to detail is everything in a cute cafe. If there are other things that are not finished, please finish them.3. The toilet paper needs to be upgraded. This is not McDonald's where you can get away with tissue paper toilet paper. I paid over $18 for a croissant sandwich and tea. A reasonable quality toilet paper would be nice.4. The dining area needs some charm. It is a big space and right now it is very bland. Only the red chairs add a pop of color. Maybe add some fake plants, some white patio or Christmas lights, some cute decorations, something to make the space look cozy and charming. Make the space inviting for people to come with friends, for some coffee and pastries and just relax.I hope my comments are not taken harshly. I really like the people that work there and I wish them all the best in this new business so I thought I would provide some helpful suggestions. The place has potential.Vegetarian options: I wish they had more vegetarian options. I believe they have two, a quiche and a mozzarella, pesto, tomato croissant sandwich (the "Le Veggie").

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

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