OK, full disclosure. We were given a $25 gift card from the…read moreplace we were staying because they needed us to vacate our unit for a short period of time. That said. Oh my goodness! Awesome dinner here (after having been shut out last night because of a huge party that took up the entire place) But well worth the wait. While the emphasis here is not necessarily on "fine dining", our meals spoke otherwise! I got the duck, DH got the filet - medium rare. The sides were mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus. Everything was excellent! Decided to indulge in dessert and went with the molten chocolate cake. Best we've ever had, and we've had a few! Our waiter, Joe, was awesome! He was raised here, and is happy to be settled here. Love that about some of these people, that not everyone is a transplant! He went above and beyond. Wish we could take him home with us.

Cool little place. Nice breakfast choices. Pastries were better than the coffee but they have a…read morelot of different choices. Good service.

Excellent breakfast in a funky, eclectic establishment. 4…read moreof us had breakfast and the only slightly negative observation was that the grits were runny. Everything was too notch and the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time despite the fact it was very busy. Really enjoyed this spot and definitely recommend it to others!

Ginny's is exactly what you expect. A really yummy, classic AMI spot with friendly service and…read moresolid comfort food. I ordered an egg scramble with grits and wheat toast. I normally don't like grits, but these were actually really good. My eggs were a bit overcooked, though I didn't specify how I wanted them, so that one's on me. The cinnamon roll was delish and HUGE. I was a little bummed it's heated in the microwave instead of the oven, but honestly... still very good. I'd go back and get it again. Coffee was very meh :( I'm still on the hunt for the best coffee spot in AMI. Overall, a great stop for breakfast if you're in the area.

Every time I'm in Bradenton I make my way to this cafe. Their coffee is great and the courtyard to…read moresit, relax, and enjoy my breakfast is picturesque. It does get busy! So if you can go early and snag the Adirondack chairs that sit overlooking the water. Highly recommend!

Went back to North Shore Cafe and immediately realized we made the wrong call -- should've stuck…read morewith the avocado toast. We had it before and it was definitely the better option. The açaí bowls this time were a miss -- not frozen and way too soft, more like a smoothie than a bowl. Not even close to what we're used to at Sweet Blenz in Vero. Still a good spot overall, just order wisely.

This is one of my favorite ice cream shops on the island. The staff is so friendly and they have so…read moremany unique ice cream flavors to choose from. The shop is so bright and fun, and everyone can find something to enjoy. I ordered a scoop of the chocolate chip cookie dough on my last visit to the shop and it was delicious. If you're looking for the perfect sweet treat after a beach day, then stop by Small Town Creamery!

Stopped by Small Town Creamery during a day on Anna Maria Island and really enjoyed it. The line…read morewas long, but the staff kept things moving quickly, and it's easy to see why this place is so popular. I tried the Road Trip flavor along with a seasonal vanilla and chocolate flavor, and both were rich, bold, and delicious. The portions were generous, and the ice cream held up all the way to the beach. The shop has a fun, nostalgic atmosphere with throwback toys and family-friendly vibes. I also loved being able to scan the menu while waiting in line. The cookies and giant fudge bars are definitely on my list for next time. A great ice cream stop that I'd happily visit again!

Just tried Minnie's Beach Café in Holmes Beach after a 6-mile ruck with my uncle, and whew... we…read morewere HUNGRY ‍ This spot is small, intimate, and honestly real cute. You can tell it's a true island gem just by how busy it stays. Seating is limited, so you put your name on the list outside and wait until they come get you, but it moves as people cycle through. We ended up sitting at the bar, which turned out perfect. Our server was super sweet, funny, and had that kind of personality that just makes the whole experience better. Now the food? Exactly what I needed. My sandwich hit the spot -- no complaints at all. And the prices were really good, especially for the area. You can tell this place has been around for a reason. My uncle loved his food too. Just a note before you go: they are cash only, but there's an ATM next door with a small fee, and they also accept Zelle. Definitely a spot we'd come back to anytime we're in the area.

Service- these women work hard! Food- it's amazing. Ordered the strawberry waffle, it was so…read moredelicious I almost forgot to take the picture!

Everything in the menu of Blueberries Cafe is prepared to perfection by the beautiful family that…read moreowns the place. Delicious Waffles, Fruit Bowls, Organic Fried Egg Bagle, Venezuelan Arepas, Cappucino, even custom orders... this is the best place to eat in Anna Maria Island

FANTASTIC. As someone who loves a healthy breakfast but is married to someone who wants something a…read morebit more decadent... This was the PERFECT compromise! A cute little shop on AMI, we walked in and were immediately and Warmly greeted by the two servers behind the counter. They promptly took and prepared our order. We went soon after opening so we were able to snag one of the few tables indoors. (If you're coming with a group or later in the day, you're better off getting it to go.) My husband had the Arepa King, which was absolutely delicious. A slightly healthier arepa dough but still savory and blended perfectly with the egg, avocado, and feta flavors. The texture and amounts of each were perfectly proportioned. I snuck a few bites! He also got a beef empanada (baked, not fried, which we prefer) and a smoothie. It made me wish I got a smoothie! It was nice and thick (but not too thick), and sweet (but not too sweet). Exactly the way you want a smoothie. I got the detox juice (which I didn't realized was made per order, so refreshingly and had a nice frothy head) and the yogurt parfait. Once again, the proportions were perfect! A nice amount of yogurt, crunchy granola (again, sweet but not too sweet), and fresh blueberries, strawberries, and banana. It was exactly what I wanted before a hot day at the beach. We also got hot coffees, one black and one with their maple donut sugar free syrup. They had so many fun syrup flavors!! Definitely, definitely check this spot out for breakfast when on AMI.

This is about the best coffee place I've actually ever been to. They have great coffee and so many…read moredifferent flavors to choose from. They're super sweet and nice Italia Stella and Mandy, super sweet, super helpful. Love the interior, very cozy and giving warm vibes. Totally recommend to go to when you need a coffee early in the morning or later in the day.

Nice coffee shop. Small, cute, service was okay. They weren't very talkative, but, the coffee was…read moreexcellent! Recommend!

The food was very good!! I wish the portions were a bit bigger but for the price it was a good…read moresize. The fruit was fresh and the crepe itself was very good. The food came out very fast and there wasn't a wait to sit down. All together the ambiance was nice and the employees were all very nice. Would visit again.!!

Food was good, nothing special but good!…read more It's a stand in line and order and they bring to table. Waitress was nice. Again nothing special! Ambiance was ok. Nothing special but ok! Would go back but not on my fav list!