This place is small (but bigger than it seems from the outside) and charming. The owners and waitstaff are always so nice! Everything that I have had here has been tasty! My favorites so far at the Bruschetta Avocado toast and the chocolate bread pudding. read more

What a "lovely" find. Hidden gem. Great presentation of food. Very fresh and delicious. Family ordered: - salmon omelette with fresh greens and side of avocado Taoist -croissant egg sandwich with French onion soup - cream of potato soup and side fruit - yummy crepe- Nutella strawberries and banana topped with whipped cream Great atmosphere with the music. Friendly staff. Onsite baked pastries yum. And clean facility. Simple Modern decor. read more

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Very nice breakfast, quality service and ingredients, mean a pretty darn good meal, thanks so much

This restaurant by far is the best restaurant in Sarasota by far. The food was fresh the staff was pleasant. The waitress was very informative on the details of the food. If I could give them 10 stars it would be very worthy of it. Location is extremely clean. We will be trying breakfast tomorrow. Fine dining to the "T". read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Ahi Tuna with Stir Fry Noodles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This place had a hard start with the last few years but as time goes by Word of Mouth is filling this place up. This is the BEST breakfast spot in Gulf Gate. If you have not tried this place just go 1 time and you will be hooked. This place is alot bigger than you think as well. Homemade food nothing out of a freezer or off a food delivery truck. By a husband and wife that kill it. Fresh fruit, mixed greens salad with breakfast yes please hubby prefers the home fries. This family prides itself on fresh homemade local produce & crazy good breakfast and lunch!! They have a good size menu with enough choices to accommodate the toughest of breakfast families. Check em out especially if your one of those people around here that always hits that same place in Gulf Gate.. You will be happy you tried something different!! read more

EXCELLENT! Stop looking anywhere else. This is one of the BEST Breakfast places in Siesta Key Sarasota area. We moved here from Chicago area where they had a wide selection of great places, it took us a year to finally say, this will be our go to for breakfast. French owners that know foodies love to indulge in a GREAT breakfast experience. Pictured are the strawberry crepes and Bruschetta Avocado Toast topped with egg. Don't pass up the case of pastries to take home. OMG, to die for. read more

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This place is amazing! My new favorite breakfast place. Maybe the best in Sarasota. The bread pudding French toast is ridiculously good, and the chia pudding bowl is the best I've ever tasted. Love the vibe here too. read more

First time enjoying a meal at this cozy diner. My sister and close friend recommended it to me. My daughter and I were not disappointed. She ordered chocolate pancakes that were fluffy and perfectly presented. Lauren was so friendly and attentive and was sincere when she was making recommendations. I will definitely just because she seemed to like her job and cared about her customers. read more

There is a European trained Chef in the Kitchen who shares his skill & delight. Perfect Brunch for our family. Seating is tight & when a full house can be loud. This is easily mitigated by dialing down the music. Service was attentive & knowledgeable. The menu varied enough for wide appeal & special requests are cheerfully accommodated! Economical for large families. read more

This place is amazing! Great food options, friendly staff, love the design and the food is incredible!!!! I highly recommend it, both for lunch and breakfast! We even ordered our office Christmas party pastries from there and the expectations were totally met! Honestly, everything is delicious. read more

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Very cute atmosphere with a fun vibe! The fluffy thick pancakes are so good! The bruschetta breakfast dish is very unique & highly recommend it! read more

Our breakfast experience was absolutely phenomenal! From the service to the delicious food, the atmosphere is quaint and cute. Highly recommended! read more

amazing food! tucked away in gulf gate so it's easy to miss. the place is super clean and the atmosphere is very friendly. staff very polite and attentive. the food was absolutely phenomenal! lots of vegan friendly and gluten free options and the prices are very reasonable. owners are a very friendly french couple and you can tell they put a lot of love into their food. i had the breakfast bowl and the strawberry crepe and they were both to die for. mom had the eggs benedict and loved it. they say they are now open for dinner as well. love this place and can't wait to come back again and again and again. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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What a lovely place. Wonderful breakfast and lunch menu with many different crepes, fabulous croissants baked by their French baker and other scrumptious dishes. Staff are lovely and all wear masks. read more

Terrible service and terrible management. Food takes way too long and the place is understaffed. Do not go there on the weekends. read more

Delicious food! The vegan options all look amazing. And a good variety! Will definitely be going back again. read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Vegan strawberry crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Lovely cafe, great food and terrific service- this was our 2nd visit this week and happy with the consistency!

I actually think the food here is excellent. The service, while very lovely, is slow. I appreciate this place because everything is made fresh- However it does take way longer than expected every time I'm there. Still it's cute and local and the food looks amazing and tastes great. read more

Magnifique! This cafe had everything I wanted and more. The ONLY restaurant in South Siesta Key that served authentic French Crepes. My wife ordered Strawberry Crepes and added a Nutella drizzle. She ordered a side of applewood bacon, and a scrambled egg cooked on the light side. I ordered the Chorizo Frittata that came with wheat toast. We both had cappuccinos. EVERYTHING was cooked to perfection! Monica was phenomenal. She single-handedly took care of every customer with ease, grace, and professional friendliness. The owner arrived as we were about to leave. She was equally as kind and friendly. If I were a local, I'd be a regular. Thank you again Lovely Square. You are a hidden gem! read more

LOVELY SQUARE - Strawberry Crepes with Nutella Drizzle, Chorizo Frittata, Cappuccinos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This place is a hidden gem!! It's so cute inside and all of the food is delicious! They also have great coffee and a power drink that is addicting! Love coming here for lunch on a Sunday! read more

I've talked about this restaurant in the past however I had to mention it again today as I just had the most amazing salmon fillet burger I've ever had. This pared with the potato curry cup of soap made the perfect midday meal. The salmon was lightly blackened which made for the perfect bite combined with the thinly sliced Avocado with a drizzles of sriracha aioli and finished with a cabbage slaw for just the right crunch. Do your taste buds a favor and treat yourself to one of these next time you're out and about in Sarasota. read more

Our breakfast favorite Simon's was closed on Sunday, so we luckily gave this place a try. Fantastic in every way. Beautiful space, pleasant service, imaginative menu. I got the BLT with egg, which was very fine. I opted for the soup, a farmer's soup with brie and ham, and it was delicious. Every dish in our table of five was gorgeous to look at. Will definitely return. read more

Highly recommend. My boyfriend and I live in Sarasota so we've been trying new places but this by far beats any place we've been thus far. Everything we got was delicious. Blueberry pancakes were perfectly made - not too sweet and fresh! The avocado toast was perfect and they aren't stingy on the avocado. 10/10 recommend. read more

Delicious and wonderful service...was looking for a healthy option. We will be back...

What a wonderful find. Stopped in for dinner tonight and was wowed by the entire experience. A beautiful French couple running the front and back of house. Friendly and welcoming service and comfort food elevated to a new level. And all at amazing prices. Will be back to experience breakfast. read more

Absolutely gorgeous pancakes and crepes! Service was quick and friendly. My husband got a special pancake stack that was huge and fluffy.

Best almond croissants and crepes in this area. Delightful service and decent coffee. We've been here several times over the last 6 months and we enjoyed it each time. We recommended it to several friends and each raved about it. I try to avoid it on Saturday as it can be a bit too hectic (than again, on Saturday we try to avoid any breakfast or brunch place in the area). read more

Visited 7.31.2022. Arrived at 1035am. Sign wait to be seated. We are a party of 4. A couple came in after us and we're seated BEFORE . No one acknowledged to us or stated ' hey can I or I am gonna seat this party of 2 and when a table of 4 opens up I'll seat you. Due to experience we left without dining, IMHO ' I DON'T RECOMMEND ANY PERSON OF COLOR TO DINE read more

I'm a foodie, I travel around the world, and this was one of my best breakfast ever! Got a breakfast bowl and it was beautiful! Fresh full to overflowing and served with avocado toast. What more could you ask for! This restaurant is a couple extra dollars but worth every penny read more

I went back recently and they added a vegan crepe to the menu!! So excited about this and it was very tasty! It is vegan and gluten free. Thank you for adding another great vegan option! read more

The prsentation of the food is a super plus on the fresh, outstanding menu. Everyone can find something to eat: vegan, vegetarian and regular diets. White glove clean and the friendliest owners and staff that make you want to go back again and again. read more

I rated this so I would remember them. They are on a street with tons of restaurants in a town with many great breakfast spots. They are the freshest, tastiest, best of them all. I had the croissant BELA. Super yum. read more

A hidden gem in gulf gate! We stopped in for brunch. We had the croissant sandwich, the bruschetta avocado toast, and the fruit bowl. Everything was excellent, ready quickly, and tasted great. read more

What a great little gem of a restaurant on Gateway Ave in the Gulfgate area. Super people but most importantly, great food. Staff follows COVID protocol. Have enjoyed lunch there three times now; they also serve breakfast and, I believe, dinner on weekends. You don't even have to speak French. Bon appetit! read more

Review uodate Loud cold crowded not enough chairs Pricey for what you get Have been a few times but am over it Will not go back too soon read more

A good friend and dining companion told me she had had been introduced to Lovely Square for breakfast, loved it, and wanted to go back for lunch, so that's what we did. It's an open, double-space, clean and bright restaurant in the Southgate district, known for its small restaurants, and specializes in breakfast and lunch, with home-made French breakfast rolls of all kinds. Being on a low-carb diet, I couldn't reach for the croissants but had a stunning cobb salad, inventive and delicious. This is a delightful restaurant. Food was great, service was immediate, prices were very decent and the overall setting and personnel quite charming. I'll definitely be back. read more

During this crazy time of Covid-19 it's important to support our local family owned restaurants who now have to rely on takeout. Yesterday I did that at one of my favorite places, Lovely Square in Gulf Gate. I was craving some protein so I had called in my order for a Bacon Cheeseburger with home fries. In all the many times I've been there, I had never ordered a burger. Well, it was THE BEST!! I loved the pretzel bun and that bbq mayo was delicious, not to forget the amazing home fries!! Thanks for your wonderful French food, and bottled salad dressings. read more

Best home fries anywhere and each meal is a piece of art.

The food is delicious! Their presentation is lovely. The servers are kind and accommodating. The atmosphere is wonderful, and everything was very clean. This is the best breakfast place I've ever eaten at. read more

This place was amazing! The food was so flavorful and fresh. It's super clean and cheery I side too. I had a wonderful breakfast experience and will be coming back. read more

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