Always a delight eating here but can be crowded on weekends bc it's small. But the food is excellent and the chef made me crepes putting exactly what wanted in them. They were delish with my glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Our visiting guests loved the experience too!
Love the outdoor cafe set up and our server was delightful!
C'est la Vie is a Sarasota institution! Excellent food, great location and ambience, and friendly staff. The pastries and baguettes are authentic and delicious. J'adore!
Amazing food & delightful atmosphere along with friendly, down-to-earth staff make for a pleasurable dining experience.
I’ve been going here for about 19 years and I consistently enjoy the meals, the atmosphere and the service! I love the coffee and to pick up pastries for my friends! It’s perfect for me and a bit of France here in the USA that is relaxing and enjoyable!
Yesterday was my first visit to this fabulous cafe. The food and service was excellent, they even wiped down an outdoor table so I could have just one more cup of their delicious coffee while people watching...I will definitely return often.
The almond croissant may be the best thing I've ever tasted!
Rachael Salisbury Dimba
+5
My fiance and I visited Sarasota ealier this year, and were treated to many pastries and baguettes from C'est La Vie during our vacation. How I managed to lose weight during this visit remains a mystery!
We enjoyed our meals and pastries so much that we've decided to have our Honeymoon in Sarasota in 2016, in no small part so that we can enjoy more time at and food from C'est La Vie. Best crepes I've had outside of France, best croissants outside of France. I can't wait to return!
It's my favorite restaurant in Sarasota! Always delicious. Wonderful pastries. Delicious champagne. And a lovely French staff.
The best French pastries and cuisine
Every Saturday I meet with my friends and have breakfast here before the farmers market we joke about terrible service. But the owners in the hell are all lovely people. Is by far the best croissant in Florida.
Very "Paris" like. Service can be a little slow (like I said, very "Paris like), but food was great. We shall return.
What cute little place we found! We had crepes (ham and cheese, spinach and mushrooms) and panini. It was the best panini I’ve ever eaten! So so good! And the tastes desserts. Huge selection of French sweets and pastries. Keep in mind, portions are huge!
They have a great menu and service every time I’ve eaten there but I just ordered a breakfast croissant to go…I’m not kidding, it’s amazing. They scramble the eggs with bacon or your protein and Swiss melted. Breakfast potatoes are so good. Im not even done eating it and had to tell you! Sorry photo is halfway through eating it but verified review!
nice food presentation and tasty😋! you can dine in outdoor under the trees. they got pretty decoration as well. my favorite are puffy double cappuccino and crepes. we are traveling and so tired so that would be a good choice for brunch. but street parking is not free😂.
The staff are so friendly and the food is too notch!
You cannot go wrong ordering any of the croissants 🤤
You wont be disappointed! Everyone was so nice. The food is amazing. Generous meal sizes! I had the goat/spinach quiche and croissant and my hubs got a baguette sandwich which was huge!
Breakfast outside, beautiful weather, delicious food. Ordered croissant with scrambled eggs and bacon. Inside is total heaven! You must go inside and view the bakery items! You can't resist!
One of my favorite places to come for breakfast downtown. This place has quite a menu of choices but they’re bakery is second to none. We typically either get the croissant sandwich, because their croissants are to die for or the quiche. Outdoor seating is really nice but inside it has a really interesting unique atmosphere. As a local broker owner of a real estate company, I often get asked where to go to eat. This is one of my favorite choices to tell people for breakfast. Bon appétit.
I absolutely love this place it has a nice seating area outside and the ambiance beautiful and peaceful. I come here very often for their almond croissant and literally anything you try here you will love. My go to breakfast is the "French Breakfast" because they give you a crunch croissant with your breakfast and is super filling overall. If you want a GOOD place to eat, this is the spot!
My favorite place in Sarasota, I feel like I'm back in France. Best Steak Frites I've had in the states. Breakfast, lunch and dinner here are amazing. Lovely owners and staff. Always feel welcome and at home.
It was meant to be. We had no plans to stop for brunch on a Saturday, but we were drawn in by the sights and aromas! And, now in times of reflection I know I will seek this memory as a moment of realization to live fully. Oh. And the food was awesome.
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