Curious Cat Bakery

We took a walk to get a few breakfast items. Very long. We started our Saturday morning with a nice…read morewalk to grab coffee and breakfast, and it was the perfect way to kick off the day. We ordered two large coffees, two ham, egg, and cheese open-faced croissants, and a blueberry scone. I wasn't used to having a breakfast sandwich served open-faced, but I'm officially a fan now. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and paired perfectly with the ham, egg, and cheese. Every bite was delicious. The coffee was exactly what we needed to start the morning, and everything together made for a fantastic breakfast. If you're looking for a cozy spot with fresh pastries, great coffee, and a relaxing way to start your weekend, this is definitely worth a visit.

Tom Terrific here with another honest review…read more I could not get waited on at the Birchwood Canopy so I searched for a place to eat elsewhere. I came up Cassis Market advertising pizza so I popped in and ordered on with pepperoni, sausage and ham. One slice came to nearly $7. The man behind the counter was polite but uninterested. He looked like he wished he could be anywhere but there. I took my pizza out to eat at their outside table. I took a bite. Man was it stiff. And that was at the point where it's usually the best part. I kept eating and crunching. No moisture at all. Some flavor but not enough to justify the cost or enduring the hardness. The ham was hard. The pepperoni was all curled up and looked overcooked. The sausage was just OK. I was hungry but I left half of it and threw it in the trash. It sat in my stomach like I had swallowed an anvil. Now I must say I selected this from a whole pizza in the display case. It was not a piece that had been lingering there for a long time. My slice was the first slice from the pie so I was taken aback by it's texture and hardness. Cassis Market - NOT recommended.

4.7 mi•Midtown, Grand Central District

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Valhalla Bakery

4.6(146 reviews)

My favorite place to get a vegan cake, which is the best spot to get it at. Their cakes aren't…read moreovertly sweet, the icing isn't too soft or fluffy, and every bite has a good texture to it without any ability to notice that it's vegan.

After eating dinner, my friends and I were itching for a sweet treat but the only things open…read morenearby were ice cream, until we stumbled upon Valhalla! And thank goodness we did- that s'mores bar HIT RIGHT. I will say that none of us intentionally eat allergen-friendly products and it was clear that the texture and taste were a bit different due to them being vegan BUT we still very much enjoyed them. They're super dense and rich so we got full fairly quickly, but that just meant we got to save some for day two. I tried both the brookie and the s'mores bar and the s'mores was my preferred!

6.0 mi•Downtown St. Petersburg

Cool and Comfy sitting area

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Iced Rose Pistachio Latte

Sorrento Sweets

4.2(47 reviews)

Small space, but LOTS of pastry, cookie, and sandwich options. Largest selection I've ever seen of…read moreflavor syrups for coffees. Lots of unique lattes too. Great staff. Excellent central location. We tried their peanut butter cookie, chocolate chip butter cookie, and drip coffee. Some of the best prices we've seen in a local coffee shop in downtown St Pete probably since pre-COVID. Great deal - we will be back for sure!

I wish I had taken more photos of this adorable little cafe. I ordered the raspberry rose latte…read morewith whole milk. It was subtly sweet from the raspberry and refreshing with the rose flavor as well. They have ample sweets and pastries as well to try. Service was efficient and extremely helpful as I had no idea what I wanted to order. A bit pricey as I recall I paid around $7 for a 16oz but the flavors make it well worth it.

New place! Delicious cappuccino, rainbow and pignoli cookies!!!

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Rainbow cookie, Pignoli cookie, chocolate dipped w/ raspberry jelly, and 1/2 an almond biscotti. All very good/authentic!!

Mazzaro's Italian Market

4.6(2.4k reviews)

3.9 mi•Tyrone

Awesome, thank you everyone. I did something today that I tried to forget. But everyone was so…read morekind and helpful. If you do know what I'm talking about look at camera around 11:45 today. Thank you again BTW: The food is really good. Great customer service.

I made the mistake of going to Mazzaro's on a Saturday afternoon. I didn't realize they closed at…read more2:30 p.m., and that is 100% my fault. I arrived around 2:20 p.m. and was let in by a worker at the front door, who told me they were closing shortly and suggested I head to the deli first if that was what I wanted. Once I walked in, however, a cashier yelled to me that they were closed. I was a little confused because I had just been let in by a worker who knew I was coming inside. From there, the experience felt a bit chaotic. There were quite a few people in the store, and I felt like the workers were very displeased by my presence. I honestly felt like I was a bother. I completely understand that I arrived close to closing, so I tried to be respectful of their time and rushed through the store to grab a few items. I had driven an hour to get there, so I wanted to at least make the most of the trip. When I went to check out, I initially got in one line, and the cashier was finishing up with the customer already there and directed me to another line, so I followed her instructions. I had a basket with my items and wasn't sure if I was supposed to empty it myself. There wasn't an obvious place to leave the empty basket, and the cashier never indicated that she would take it from me. I apologized and explained that it was my first time there. She told me that next time I should come during the week so I could browse more. As I was leaving, I noticed so many people trying to enter the store and being turned away because it was now past closing. That made me think Mazzaro's may want to reconsider its Saturday hours. They are clearly a very popular and well-known store, yet being open from only 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and being closed on Sundays makes it difficult for people who work typical Monday-Friday, full-time hours to visit. I take responsibility for not checking the hours before making the drive, and I understand that the employees were probably ready to go home. However, I still think there is a difference between enforcing closing time and making a customer feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, I did not feel warmly greeted or welcomed during my visit, and it put a damper on the entire experience.

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4.9(20 reviews)

This is wonderful coffee shop with quick service and a local owner who provides high quality food…read moreand drink for anyone who comes. The ambiance is lovely as this place has local art, teas, and other items for sale from Turkey. The place excelled at its variety of good and bringing a fresh take on classic desserts. Their seasonal baklava they make is great. (For example pumpkin spice baklava during the fall). They also have freshly made naan bread to eat with your food which makes it a wonderful place to sit down and enjoy

Absolutely amazing!!! Best coffee in st Pete. You feel like family when going here. The entire…read moreexperience is beautiful and magical. Highly recommend this place to everyone.

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La Segunda Bakery

4.3(189 reviews)

6.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

110 years in business

Excellent, friendly service from Blue!…read more Here's where you go for excellent care con leche, Cuban toast, Cuban pastries, salads and Cuban sandwiches. Lovely decor inside. Some history to learn. The kind of cafe where you can linger. You order and pay at the register, and they bring food to the table. Get the guava on the side for your buttered Cuban toast. You'll have enough to take home and enjoy later.

We don't have that many places in St. Pete to get a solid Cuban sandwich, so I'm very happy to have…read moreTampa-tasting Cuban sandwiches with La Segunda. I came in on a Friday morning (11AM) and it was surprisingly not busy. It was easy to snag a table to enjoy my items. I ordered at the counter and all the staff I interacted with kind and welcoming. I have been itching to come back to try the breakfast sandwiches and the media noche so I will 100% return and I can't wait!

6.6 mi•Downtown St. Petersburg

Cold Case

History Wall

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Ke and Robyn

Cafe Clementine

4.7(118 reviews)

Come here for a brunch that actually delivers, with a spacious setup and great food for a good…read moreprice. The Turkish eggs are rich and balanced, and the salted honey glazed croissant is flaky, glossy, and not overly sweet. Service is fast and friendly, even during a busy weekend rush. No museum admission needed, and if you get lucky there's 15 minute parking up front or metered street parking nearby. Floor to ceiling glass overlooking the waterfront keeps the space bright and effortlessly cool. Easily a cut above your typical brunch spot!

I just really wanted to come here and update my review. I have learned that I am not going to get a…read moredrink from Cafe Clementine that I like, as that is not their specialty and what they're good at - which is ok with me. They are AMAZING at baked goods! My gracious. I have eaten so many things here at this point (even became an art museum member so I'd get a discount), and each baked good has blown my mind. From the biscuits to the cookies to the cruffins to the cakes to the croissants - you genuinely cannot go wrong with a treat from here. I can't recommend grabbing a baked good (or ten) from Cafe Clementine enough!

6.3 mi•Downtown St. Petersburg

More pastries;)

Passion fruit cruffin

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Outdoor patio seating (facing the St. Petersburg Museum Pier) on the East side entrance

La Diperie

4.6(86 reviews)

We visited La Diperie yesterday afternoon after discovering online and we really loved it. First…read morethey offer a huge selection of sauces to either have a soft serve cone dipped into or to put on top of a bowl of ice cream. They also offer a good selection of hand dipped ice creams, Mini donuts, and a wide selection of Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes. I ordered a vanilla soft serve cone dipped in 70% dark chocolate. This was the absolute best chocolate dipped cone I've ever had. In fact this experience may ruin the national chain we all know (for me). We also ordered chocolate soft serve in a cup with dulce de leche sauce on top. We xx also ordered a bowl of buttered pecan ice cream. Additionally we couldn't resist taking home a box of mini donuts in 3 different toppings including:(Reese's Pieces, chocolate pistachio, and dulce de leche with Biscoff cookies). The staff was friendly and helpful. There are just a few tables inside and a few tables outside on the patio. This is a fun place to visit and we will visit again next time we are in St. Petersburg.

Omg Might be the best ice cream place, like ever…read more.... Soft serve with dipping hard shell of damn never every flavor you could want..... loved it

5.8 mi•Downtown St. Petersburg

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Baked in the Burg

4.7(11 reviews)

Absolutely phenomenal! First taste was from a pop-up in Belleair, and since, Maddie's Cakes has…read morebecome our go-to for any occasion that signals sweets. Love, love, LOVE the blondies! We've ordered those twice, and they are delicious. She knocks it out of the park! Easy to order, delivery is terrific, and SO GOOD!

We found Baked in the Burg looking for Maddie's Cakes on Google Maps. Immediately, we realized that…read morethis was not the business we'd looked at online, but decided to give it a try. To start, Maddie's Cakes indicated that it opened at 5pm, leading us to believe that it serviced the late-night coffee-and-pastries crowd. Baked in the Burg opens at 10am and closes at 7pm, and has a very different vibe than what we were expecting. The pastries are definitely meant to be the star of the show, but they were mislabeled (labeled as chocolate pistachio but only chocolate was available), and the baristas knew very little about the product. Speaking of the baristas, although they were very friendly, they clearly were woefully lacking in training. I ordered a chai tea, and one of the baristas asked the other, "Do you know how to make that?" Additionally, my mom ordered a coffee, and when she asked if the brew coffee sitting on the hot plate was fresh, the barista answered, "It was made this morning [seven hours prior to our visit], but it's been on the hot plate." My mom had to ask for a fresh pot to be made, because apparently no one told these poor girls how disgusting coffee is after seven hours on a hot plate. To their credit, though, they were extremely friendly and accommodating, and did their best to answer all of our questions. I just think they need more training. As far as the pastries are concerned, we were so disappointed that we ended up going to Sorrento Sweets right up the street. Skip Baked in the Burg and head to Sorrento's if you want a high-quality bakery experience.

Raspberry blondies

Lemon cake pops

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Vanilla funfetti cake

Mi Carreta Restaurant and Bakery

4.2(241 reviews)

4.3 mi•Tyrone

Still love this Colombian Restaurant. They have made updates to the restaurant and it feels more…read morespacious. They have a new location closer to my house but I still love this location better. The service is much better here. This time my husband and I both ordered mini bandeja paisas which are traditional mixed plates. Ours had steak, white mini arepa, sausage rice, beans, bananas. I also asked for salad instead of beans. Our plates were very tasty. They also have a Bakery with Colombian breads and desserts, we did not pick up anything this time because Many of them were gone

You can never go wrong with a bandeja paisa! If you're looking for Colombian food in St. Pete, this…read moreis the place to eat! The energy is great here- it's always full of people watching the games on tv or hanging out with family. The servers are great- very attentive, and very friendly. The bandeja paisa comes with 2 plátanos, steak, chicharrón, an egg, arepa, rice, beans- what more could you ask for! If it's too much for you, you can order the mini version. Either way you will not be disappointed! Everything was delicious!

Meat sampler, with yellow rice beans as sides

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Tammy B.

3 years ago

Really sorry to give this business a 1 star review however we were away on vacation with the family and decided to give them a try. Well they do not exist at the address provided by Yelp not is there an updated address or permanently closed nothing. The food non existent. The service didn't get any, and the ambiance located in a very poorly maintained strip mall in a very not so good area of town. Very disappointing.... read more

Sherie Lynn V.

6 years ago

I ordered a print recipe and within minutes I was able to download it! The recipe looks amazing and elegant. It goes beyond the basic cake that I see on the internet. It has style, yet easy to make. I highly recommend it! read more

Your Vegan F.

2 years ago

What a joke is this? We drove a long way to get to this location which doesn't exist!! What the heck?

Oddi D.

6 years ago

The best vegan birthday cake ever!

Curious Cat Bakery - vegan - Updated September 2026

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