OMG! This place is phenomenal! I wish I would found this place place sooner. I've passed the place numerous times but have never tried but today the Greek food cravings absolutely satisfied it. I took home some meat pies. Spanakopita. Feta pie.... Took home the Greek salad . We were able to try the Greek meatballs since The gentleman had us try it.... Oh so yummy !! I want to try their soup and so many others and did I say yummy fresh !!!! So close to hone and will definitely explore other items on their menu. This place will not disappoint you. Love love love!!!!! Yummmmm.... Will be back soon!!!! read more

A real find! This was our first visit but it wont be our last. Lunch was great, priced right and tasted great. The owner gave us a free desert [Greek pastry} as she recognized it was our first visit. read more

I have to admit, I wouldn't have found this place on my own but I frequently check out Rich's profile to see where he's been. He has a knack of finding the hidden gems especially in Clearwater. When I saw that he's checked into Manos 2x recently, I had to check it out. Manos is located in a small strip center on the corner of Hercules and drew street (there is a westshore pizza in same shopping center). Upon entering I immediately fell in love-the smells, the menu board, the pastries on display and the warmth and friendliness of the owner and cashier. They immediately offered me a sampling of their spinach pie and a cheese like phylo pie-sold! Ill take one of each. Their tempting displays were like a force I couldn't conquer. "Here try this"! Yep ill take a container of those heavenly cookies. Manos offers sandwiches and salads too, unfortunately I couldn't get past the goodies on display. I will definitely be back to this wonderful bakery where everything is homemade and made with love and pride. read more

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I have driven past this establishment tons of times without stopping, after seeing a fellow Yelpers 5 dear reviews, I decided to give it a try. Upon entering I was greeted with the hustle and bustle of a hard working crew and a glorious display counter full of yummy goodness. There are more sandwich, wrap, pita and desserts than I expected. I was told everything was made in house everyday and given a sample of the custard pie YUM! I decided on a cup of broccoli and cheese soup and a meat pie. My total came to $7.60, not bad for fresh made quality products. The meat pie reminds me of a grown up Sloppy Joe with a perfectly crispy filo crust. The soup is warm and inviting and packed full of heartyness. I'm glad I stopped in today, definatly won't be my last visit. read more

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When we walked in the first time, we'd been on a journey to find donuts, but Hren's nest was closed, Yelp directed us here. There's no way, in a million years, that you would find this little store if it weren't for the reviews or a quick trip to get pizza. The tiny store in the strip plaza is barely noticeable when you're looking for it! But take the time to stop in, just the same. We didn't find the donuts we were looking for. What we DID find was a mom-and-pop bakery cleverly disguised by a meticulously clean building, incredibly friendly and professional service, reasonable prices and oh-so-delicious savory AND sweet treats. Not quite knowing where to start, we asked the girl behind the counter what her favorite (phyllo) pie was. Her response was shocking and brilliant: "Oh? You've never been here before? Here, TASTE ALL THE THINGS." She then proceeded to cut up each one of the pies for us to taste. We ended up buying one of each and some baklava for a grand total of $13 The Pies: Meat: Tastes very similar to a sophisticated Sloppy Joe. Spinach: A perfectly delicious spanakopita. Custard: Wow! I have never had something like this so I have no basis of comparison, but it was basically a warm custard in phyllo dough sprinkled with powdered sugar. The Baklava: As to be expected. Sticky, dense, way too sweet for my tastes, unfortunately, but not in any way a failure on the treats part, but rather my own palate. It was perfectly executed, although served with a plastic knife and fork seems a bit absurd. We were stuffed. Beyond stuffed, really. I thought I as going to die. No, really. ... we went back the very next morning, promptly at 7am when they open. We're masochists. read more

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This place is a hidden gem located in a small plaza with a Westshore pizza and it is hard to spot and easy to miss. After coming across this place through my fellow yelper reviews I knew I had to give it a try. I decided to stop in and I am glad I did, they have traditional Greek cuisine, they have a lot of different baked goods you can get such as muffins, custard filled pastries, and various cookies to choose from. They also have cuban coffees, and expresso's. The staff are extremely friendly, and the owner came over to make sure everything was good with our food. I decided to try their Chicken Bacon Ranch panini, the grilled chicken tasted great, the tomato and lettuce tasted fresh and delicious. I did not care for the ranch, which did not taste homemade, however it did not ruin the sandwich. They let us try a pastry they had out it was custard filled flaky goodness, I thought was great. Before I left I decided to give their Cafe Latte a try, I must say this was my favorite part of the visit, I am a coffee fiend and I thought it tasted great and kept me wired long enough until my next fix. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to support small local businesses, it really makes a difference. read more

Manos Bakery Cafe - Chicken bacon ranch Panini - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

We had a ton of fun sampling various Greek pastries and cookies. We are not experts but we can assure you, they are delicious! This was not the standard baklava spread! Instead, there were sweet and savory phyllo-based pastries which included feta cheese, spinach, fruit, etc. The definitely Greek proprietor kindly and patiently answered our questions but we ended up trying five items. They also had multiple kinds of fresh bread but we didn't get a sandwich, instead focusing on the pastries. Our espresso drinks were ok but I wouldn't say they were the best. They also didn't have soy or almond milk. I guess in Greece, it's go cream or go home. As for the selection, we arrived in the afternoon so some items were sold out. On one hand, this was a bummer. But, it's great to know they are made fresh every day! There is a simple solution I suppose... Go earlier! As for the location, it was truly spotless. We sat inside in air conditioned comfort while the local Greek population sat outside chatting, smoking, and enjoying the day! read more

A good stop for some quick, delicious food! The Premium Greek salad I got was great. Usually Greek salads come with Greek potato salad, but this one comes with hummus instead. You won't miss the potato salad with this substitution, I promise. The salad dressing is great with all of the flavors. I also had to order a spanakopita, and that didn't disappoint. It even reheats well since I had to bring food home- so much food! If I'm ever back in this neck of the woods, I know where I'm coming for lunch. read more

Manos Bakery Cafe - Premium Greek salad with hummus and grape leaves (chicken added) - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

What a gem of a find!! Read the reviews on Yelp and decided to give Manos a try for breakfast sandwiches.... As soon as I walked in, I knew this was going to be a fabulous place! Fresh baked goods ranging from muffins, danishes, croissants, bread, spanakopita, etc! Owner was very gracious and service was wonderful. In addition to some of the baked items, we all tried the breakfast sandwiches made on fresh croissants... DELICIOUS! . This will be our go to when we are in town! Highly recommend! read more

I was just a little hungry for lunch, and I needed to pick up a birthday cake alternative. I remembered this place was in the general vicinity of where I was yesterday afternoon and finally stopped in. Why did it take me so long?! And on a side note - I'm glad I don't live conveniently close to Manos or my diet would be shot to hell. First, the boring stuff. This little cafe is minimally decorated, but clean, and has a few tables to work over your breakfast, lunch, or coffee and shared dessert (which I saw while I was there). The cashier was super friendly and offered up a sample of both the spinach pie and that crack, uh, I mean custard pie. There were a few different people working in the back, but none of them ever interacted with me, so I can't comment on them. The pastry case has a few selections of cakes; they didn't look empty or sparse, but there weren't so many I was overwhelmed looking. They also had a nice selection of breads (including those small rings covered in sesame seeds... they looked like the Turkish "simit") and pre boxed cookies. I stuck with getting the sweet stuff to-go. Lunch options include things like paninis, wraps, salads, sandwiches, and several kinds of pies. I ended up making an order for a meat pie, the Greek salad and spinach pie special, and four of those custard bougatsa pastries after the girl gave me that gateway taste. The Greek salad was great for being so cheap. The lettuce and veggies were fresh, a nice sprinkle of feta, the dressing was actually really flavorful, and it came with a little slice of bread. The spinach pie was good, but I think the meat pie was better. It was really well seasoned, and they didn't skimp on the filling. But the real reason this isn't just a 4 star review is the custard pie. Even after taking it home, reheating it on super low heat in a pan, sprinkling a little more powdered sugar and a little cinnamon it was as good as the warm sample I had much earlier in the day. Actually, I could have reheated it and had it for breakfast. And lunch. What the hell did they do to make those things so good? Long story short: Run, don't walk, to Manos and eat all the bougatsa so I can't have any. They are the crack of Greek pastries. read more

Manos Bakery Cafe - Greek salad and spinach pie special - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Pretty good I usually come for the bakery items. This time I came here with a friend and we ate lunch. My Cesar salad was good the chicken was freshly cooked and seasoned. My friend got the wrap version of what I was eating, but the thing that bothered me the most was how both of our food came out, but her chai Latte never came out. She has to go up and ask and the damn ladies forgot to make it. read more

Bogatsas and spanikopita are remarkable! Highly recommend you try Manos! Perfect for a brunch with friends.

Its not quite the 5 star sandwich place everyone has made it out to be, but this was a really good sandwich. Looking for a place for lunch near my lady's work, and this fit the bill. Its a small strip mall with a hair dresser, pizza place, maybe another shop or two, and Manos. Bunch of tables out front to eat outside, but no real view except of Drew Street, and lets just say it ain't exactly Las Vegas Blvd. However, it worked for us and our doggie. Inside is okay - nothing special, but its clean with a few cases of salads and desserts and a griddle in the back for the hot items. My girlfriend and I both got a panini - she got a grilled veggie and I got a Cuban. She really enjoyed hers. I liked mine - not your classic Cuban. Firstly, it wasn't on Cuban bread, which was actually a drawback for me and probably why I won't go 5 stars. It wasn't as good as it could have been on Cuban bread, or if it was on Cuban bread, on good Cuban bread. The pork was also different. Maybe it was marinated in something or had some kind of sauce on it, but I really liked it. Very tasty. Sorry, that's not very descriptive, but picking out flavors isn't my strong suit. You'll just have to accept my description of tasty and like it! Not the best sandwich in St. Pete, but certainly worth your time. read more

I loved everything about this place...restaurants such as this one make me so happy. You can expect friendly service and the smell of freshly baked items... The hand written menu makes it personal, and I enjoy little touches like that. Now to the reason for our visit, the food! Fantastic, I could drink the homemade dressing my salad was fresh and the chicken was cooked to order and delicious. My husband had the gyro and I will be honest it's the best I've ever tried the meat was tasty and juicy good sauce...the whole nine yards. Can't imagine any complaints about this place. read more

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Manos is one of those places I've driven by 100s of times, but never tried until a friend invited me to join them recently. We came at lunch time. The menu has so many tasty options, it's hard to decide. They offer everything from classic Greek dishes to wraps and sandwiches as well as coffee. I decided to try the mandarin orange chicken wrap. It doesn't come with anything on the side, so I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, but the portion was generous The service was friendly and food was served quick and fresh. The chicken wrap was very unique and tasty. I left feeling satisfied! I would definitely stop by again to try their Greek salad or gyro next time read more

This place is a hidden gem tucked away in a mini-strip mall on the southwest corner of Drew St and Hercules Ave in Clearwater. It may be hard to see as you're driving by but it's definitely worth the stop. It's not a huge place but there's plenty of seating. We've had the pitas and wraps and they were all great tasting and fresh. It leans towards being a Greek restaurant but has plenty of non-Greek options. Something not to be missed are the deserts. Everything is made fresh daily with no preservatives; just real melt in your mouth ingredients. The prices are reasonable and the staff are all exceptionally nice. If you get the opportunity you should definitely chat with the owner. His passion for the food he makes is contagious and he's a really nice guy. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Quaint, happy atmosphere with great greek food and baked goods at a super reasonable price. Will definitely be coming back here!

great food, nice owners, conveniently located, fast service, nice ambiance, recommended!

I love this place, they are always great to interact with and the food is consistent and delicious every time. Super cute little grocery area too. read more

I don't know what good Greek food is but what I do know is the meat pie I just ate from here was wonderful! I also tried a pastry that had some kind of cream in it and wrapped in pastry sheets... I don't know the name, but it was SO yummy and rich. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now, but I'm Greek so I tend to be a little harsher on Greek restaurants and bakeries, and don't really go because I'm always like, Meh! I kicked myself in the butt that I didn't try this place sooner.. Great Spanakopita, perfectly stuffed.. Great flavor. Some places make their Spanakopites too sour because they add too much lemon. I don't know why they even add lemon at all. I would say that is more of a middle eastern thing, not Greek .. (Just my opinion), but this place does not go overboard and they were very tasty. Delicious Bougatsa.. I'm over indulging in it as I type this right now. Fresh baked breads Good Coffee Sesame cookies & Koulouria So many other pastries, cookies, breads to name. They even make sandwiches using their own fresh baked bread, salads, etc. I don't know, I couldn't concentrate when I was in there. I was a little kid in a Greek candy store:-) I went early so the place was filled with goods, and the owner was baking still so A.D.D. kicked in... I was like, ooh look at that, then off pointing at something else before they could even answer me back. Very surprised to see Koulouria, I don't see those too often in the states, and the Greeks just love to eat those with cheese, olives and their coffee in the morning, including me :-) the only time I get to eat fresh baked ones is when I take vacation in Greece. My first time here so of course I did not try everything. There was so many other things that I would have liked to try and buy, but I didn't want to overdo it. I left with a bag of 30 dollars worth of stuff. If u decide to try, make sure u get there early for the biggest selection. The owner is there baking continuously throughout the morning till the early afternoon. So, the earlier the freshest (still warm). Noticed they also have cappuccinos and Lattes.. Next time! read more

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Stopped by for a Cuban sandwich today, based on such great reviews. Absolutely disgusting! Cook, after handling money at register, reached into a pot of overccooked pork mush with his bare hands to slop it onto a bun. All in all, a terrible sandwich and an uneatable baklava just made my day. read more

Great Cuban sandwich Steak jalapeño wrap was flavorful and filling Great Espresso Nice spot to sit relax and have a good meal. read more

Drew Street in Clearwater is known for good many excellent Mexican taquerias. But the best kept secret is Manos Bakery. WOW. What a great find The spinach and custard pie (or whatever it's called) is off the charts here. Stopping by on a slow afternoon, and you just might get to chat with the owner, who represents at least 3 generations of bakery operation prowess going back to Greece itself. This family knows Greek bakeries, and it shows in every bite. That conversation alone is worth the time to stop. But I challenge you to just enter the door, smell the goodies and walk out empty handed. I dare you. Double dog dare you. Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Food: 5 Value: 5 When I get to heaven, I want to live in Manos' neighborhood, because eating here on Earth too often would explode my waistline. . read more

Thank you Yelp for helping me discover this GEM! I agree with the other reviewers about how amazing this place is! It is top notch in terms of taste, freshness and authenticity. Their pies are amazing - spanokopita, meat pie and bougatsa. I did not try the tiropita however I am sure that it is equally amazing. Real greek treats at great prices as well. We met the owner who graciously offered us samples of all the pies, some cookies that just came out of the oven and the most DELICIOUS little cakes. Will definitely be a repeat customer - remember let's support great businesses like this so they can continue to prosper and be a part of the community. read more

i work down the street and was told by fellow employees that Mano's Cafe was good food. I have tried this place and been back several times for breakfast or lunch and have not been disappointed. The place is clean, the food is fresh and tasty, and the prices are fair. I strongly recommend Mano's Cafe. read more

I found this on Yelp (sorry Google), and it got good ratings. My wife and I wanted a quick, affordable, and good tasting lunch. We walked in and were greeted warmly. The food behind the glass make it look like a bakery plus. We ordered a cheese steak panini (I forget the name of it) and a house salad with grilled chicken. Both were absolutely delicious. On one hand I never want to order anything else because they were great, but on the other I want to try more stuff. The steak was juicy, the chicken was full of flavor, the dressing was awesome. We also got a pastry thing, and while I wasn't overly thrilled by that, I still gave this a 5 star rating because of how great the lunch was. Completely unexpected from a place called "Bakery Cafe." You gotta go try it. read more

Service was awful. It was not busy when I stopped, but I waited 10 minutes to be greeted and waited upon. The employee at the counter was busy chatting with a regular customer (at least they seemed to know each other) and did not even pause to acknowledge my coming in. The other two employees were doing something behind the counter, and neither acknowledged me, even when I tried several times to get their attention, until one of them finally came over to take my order. If the chocolate croissant had been good, the wait may have been worth it, but the chocolate was not very sweet and the pastry was too flaky and made lots of crumbs. I will never stop here again. read more

A Greek bakery without having to drive to Tarpon Springs, I'll take it. The friendly staff is just an added bonus but greatly appreciated. Always have been helpful and cordial. Another very large plus of this place is for a bakery / sandwich shop is the amount of seating and also a few tables that can fit a larger party of say 8. So a great place if you have a group or want to have an afternoon meeting over coffee / tea and some good treats. I was amazed by their 4.99 breakfast sandwich. They literally make a small omelette with cheese and meat of your choice then put it on a fresh croissant. The meat and spinach pies are ready to eat. I much preferred the spinach as I thought the meat was just kissing some type of pizazz. They do have a selection of muffins, Danish and pastries. I wish there was a larger selection of the sweets as sometimes I want to bring a box to a client but find the selection a bit limited. All in all a great breakfast, lunch bakery. read more

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OMG so this morning I decided to stop by Manos for a Greek Frappe and Spanakopita because it's been a while since I'd been here. Everything here is PERFECT as usual. The best Greek Frappe & Spanakopita ever. YUM YUM! read more

Manos Bakery Cafe - YUM YUM! - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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This is a lovely family owned spot. I almost passed it on the way over because it's in a little strip mall just off the road and with cars parked you cannot really see the businesses. Any Who it's next to a cell phone repair shop and Westshore pizza. I got the chicken bacon ranch panini and and a cafe latte. I also tried the custard flaky pastry. All was good minus the cheap bottle type ranch dressing on the panini. The bread is homemade and pressed perfectly until everything's nice and melty hot. Cafe latte was really really good. They did not over do it on the sugar like most places seem to do. The custard pastry was really yummy. Although I could not see myself eating more than a little tiny slice of the large rectangle. Overall would return. read more

This is not about the food but and the ammenities. Food was excellent but we specifically went there to get some computer work done and eat. We called ahead to confirm wifi, a gentleman answered and said they did. When we got there the wifi it didn't work, so we asked for help but no one could assist. . Very disappointed. We ordered breakfast and coffee in anticipation to get some work done and have lunch there. Please don't advertise that you have wifi if you can't get it to work. I'm always looking for a neighborhood environment to support local business and now I have to go to Starbucks where I know I will pay of an overview priced lunch and a noisy atmosphere. :( read more

My Greek salad with gyro meat was good. Not the best I ever had, but still worthy of 4 stars. The salad didn't have potato salad, but every where I go they are made different. I also ordered spinach pie with it, and it was very good! The fresh baked bread that came with the salad had a really good flavor. Next time I go I want to try the bakery items, the cookies and donuts looked good. read more

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The spanakopita is wonderful! Light and flaky crust with delicious spinach and cheese filling, hands down the best I've had in Clearwater! read more

Manos Bakery Cafe - Cookies! ! - Bakeries Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

My daughter and I found this place today. What a treat! Salads and sandwiches were terrific and the custard pie is outstanding. Don't leave without trying one, I promise you won't regret it. read more

This place is wonderful! Thanks to Yelp review we gave it shot! We tried the Tuscan chicken, buffalo wrap, Bravo chicken, and jalapeno steak which we all delicious! The staff was super friendly and gave us a free sample of dessert since we hadn't been here before. They also will let you sample just about everything if you can't decide. I heard almost every guest say in a way ,"the food was awesome! I'd eat here everyday if I could." That says a lot! read more

Best bakery in the St. Pete / Clearwater area!!! I can't Publix bakery again! Everything they make there is delicious! The birthday cakes are the best! read more

Accidentally found this place last year while searching for a bakery to have breakfast. My Aunt who has lived here over 40 years had not heard if this place, and we were SO glad we found it. If you are in the area, you must try Manos. A hidden gem in Clearwater. The Bougatsa (Custard pie) is amazing, and everything else looks terrific. I am looking forward to my return next weekend. read more

We went here while on vacation in Clearwater. It's in a strip mall somewhat off the beaten path for tourists. We had taken the kids to Moccasin Lake Nature Park (which was also great!). So this is a bakery/deli with a full menu that includes Greek specialties like gyros and spanakopita, but also many healthy sandwich and salad options. The menu is divided into pitas, panini, wraps, salads, and coffee. They also have fresh baked goods. Our kids had made-to-order turkey subs, which were served on toasted ciabatta rolls. I had one of the specials, which was hummus, olives, avocado, lettuce, and tomato on ciabatta. My wife had a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. The ciabatta was perfectly soft and tasty. Our kids devoured their sandwiches, pronouncing them "num num." And to top it off, they gave us a free sample of a delicious custard pie. A+! read more

Meat pie was really good, hotdog was good, bread on the steak and cheese was awesome. We will return when in the area.