Today was a super gloomy day and it almost looked like it was going to snow lol! Dave suggested that we head out to Matlacha and Pine Island and have a late breakfast at the Pine Island Getaway Cafe. Great idea! We love supporting our local community as it is still recovering from Hurricane Ian. We crossed the bridge towards St. James City and towards the Cafe. It was bustling and it looks like a lot of snow birds have found this hidden gem. Everything is homemade and baked there. We ordered our usual- Scrambled eggs piled high on a Croissant with bacon and cheese. A delicious crispy concoction that keeps us coming back! Not to mention the fresh ground coffee and the little patio outside overlooking a peaceful lake. We ate our sandwiches outside in the cool beautiful breezy weather. The sandwich is so yummy and you need a fork and knife to cut through the delicate croissant. Then off we go to our favorite little Publix on Pine Island to grocery shop. A lovely way to begin our day! read more

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Such a cute café and restaurant with delicious pastries and sandwiches! There's a great patio out back overlooking the water -- part of it is even screened in, which makes it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. We tried the almond croissant, coffee éclair, gyro sandwich, a Cuban coffee, and a café olé -- everything was fresh and flavorful. If you find yourself on Pine Island, don't miss this little gem just off the beaten path! read more

Awesome little place for some strong coffee and tasty treats. We enjoyed sitting out back and eating our treat. Service was great and they were extremely friendly. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Blueberry cream cheese brioche - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

This is a small French Bakery tucked away in Pine Island Florida. A wonderful Young couple with a real French baker as part of the team run the shop. Pastries are made fresh daily (closed on Mondays) so get there early. The almond croissants are amazing and the best we have ever had, as well as a raisin pastry only made on weekends a family favorite. When we visit family and friends iff island they always ask us for treats from here. read more

Always one of our favorite spots to visit!! The coffee and food is always delicious along with the amazing service. This cute place is tucked away with an intimate setting. The blueberry cream cheese brioche ($5.99) is amazing!! They also offer sandwiches like ham & cheese, tuna croissants and chicken salad croissants. They are large and so good! You can't go wrong with anything here! read more

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What a Gem this place is ! Service is excellent . You can enjoy your coffee and a variety of fresh & delicious pastries (try the blue berry cheese brioche) and sit on their back patio observing all the birds and beautiful Lake! read more

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We enjoyed the chocolate almond croissant, crookie, lemon tart and cream puff! We also had a vanilla latte which was also very yummy!

We had a wonderful breakfast at this adorable French cafe this morning. Nestled in an out-of-the-way area on Pine Island it is truly a little gem. Run by a lovely husband and wife, the place was super charming, neat, comfortable and the food was incredible. You can tell that everything is made super fresh and wholesome. We had the breakfast croissant and the blueberry and cream cheese brioche. SOOOO GOOD!!!! The best of part of our whole experience was finally finding a restaurant that serves decent coffee! We always bring instant Cafe Bustelo coffee packets with us to restaurants b/c the coffee is always weak with no flavor. Not here!! The coffee at Pine Island Getaway Cafe is bold yet smooth and balanced. They also have heavy cream upon request which is our go-to with drip coffee. We went back for a second cup! I highly recommend dining here! My only lament is that they are only open during season, so get out there and enjoy this fabulous find soon. It is worth the trip!! Bon Apetit! read more

Best French Bakery in the west coast! When my daughters and grandchildren come to Cape Coral to visit us, one of the place must to go for breakfast is at Gateway Bakery. Real French Croissant and delicious pastries. Hopefully will open soon to keep enjoying this cousy place with the beautiful smile and customer service of the owner is a plus! read more

Wow! What a hidden gem! Stashed away in a distant corner of an industrial park on a barrier island in Florida is this little patisserie seemingly dropped in direct from Paris! They've got the greatest selection of baked items and coffees to enjoy waterfront as the sun rises to warm the day. The owners are friendly and happy to entertain special orders. I've had a croque monsieur sandwich (with the most heaven-sent bechamel!), the buttery, oh-so-flaky croissants, the quiches, and the most amazing to-go chicken pot pie. This pot pie was absolutely wonderful: Flaky and buttery crust, perfect sauce-to-ingredient ratio, and just enough white wine in the sauce to remind you you're enjoying the taste of France. The coffees are "ok" (I'm not big on flavored coffees) but this is my new favorite morning roost in SWFL! PS: Free, decent WiFi, and pets are welcome on the patio. Highly Recommended! read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Almond croissant with REAL almonds, not wimpy almond extract! - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

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We love this cafe. Fresh pastries and they are all delicious. Great service too. Our favorite place to eat breakfast in the island. read more

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On an island where there is not much and even less to do, a place like Pine Island Getaway Cafe really saves the day and brings some light to the locals. Beware that when driving to this place it feels like you're going the complete wrong way, although that's how it feels driving through most of Pine Island, but trust your gps for once. They have tons of bakery items that all look delicious- my mouth watered just looking at them. I thought their coffee was pretty good! As well as we got a scrambled egg croissant type thing and that was the perfect, scrumptious breakfast. They have a nice screened in patio that looks out into the nothingness of Pine Island, and it's really just a nice experience overall! I don't recommend visiting Pine Island personally but if you do or stay in Matlacha nearby, this is a great option! read more

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Great food and service. We enjoyed the raisin croissant, and my daughter had the raspberry tart also, the egg sandwich was perfectly made. The drinks were well made and not full of a bunch of powers. read more

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The lady at the register was very friendly. The food was tasty. The atmosphere was low key. We really liked this place. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Egg Cheese Bacon Croissant - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

INCREDIBLE!!! The most authentic pastries and french delicacies you will find. Every time I am in town I make sure to grab a sweet treat or a sandwich from here. Extremely friendly staff who is clearly qualified to make such amazing food. Surprisingly hidden in the back of an industrial parkway Our little secret gem! read more

Cute little treasure on pine island! Stopped in for a bite to eat before driving to Tampa for the day and I'm glad we did. Ended up getting a lemon tart and a croque monsieur; both were delicious. There's a really nice outside area to eat by the water too! read more

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Small local cafe with a clean, comfortable atmosphere and a friendly staff that makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the door. There is a great selection of coffee, pastries and handheld breakfast options that you'd expect from a local cafe. The staff was happy to answer all of our questions and the menu prices were unbelievably affordable. The store features comfortable indoor and outdoor patio seating options with a great selection of artwork and decor available for purchase. read more

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Food was really good. Can't believe we haven't been here before. We will definitely be back!

Everything about this place was fantastic, from the delightful French speaking owners to the sandwiches and soups and desserts. Oh my the pot pie! 10/10 for all of it. Pine Island is lucky to have this place. read more

Ooooh la la! French bakery with three kinds of croissants, fruit tarts, napoleons. ...also serve lunch Great cappuccino etc too read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Seating area - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

Tasty and wonderful pastries. Cute little places. A bit expensive for one eclair but it did taste really good. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - One of each please - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

Delicious tuna and chicken salad croissant sandwiches! Always a great lunch stop when visiting Bokeelia!

Warm and friendly atmospher when you walk in the door. The French onion soup is loaded with carmalized onions. Their croissants, especially the almond and ham & cheese, are delicious. The desserts are to die for. A hidden gem read more

This place has the BEST almond Croissant and 1000 Leafs (Napoleon) - bar none. The French chefs are wonderful and friendly. My only complaint is that if I get there after 9 am, all the croissants are gone. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Almond croissant to die for - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

Amazing food , desserts are worth every calorie!!! This little hidden gem would not disappoint . Even the gyros are amazing!!! From the macaroons to the Black Forest, don't forget to try the thousand leaves. Every item In their menu is amazing. food is prepared with love and passion! read more

Holy cow... I just had my mind blown. Their almond croissants are superb! I think I got high on this thing right after I took the first bite. This guy knows how to bake! If you are coming to Pine Island, this is a MUST VISIT destination. This business is hidden away in a small industrial park. Not a typical retail location. Comfortable building. Sit inside in the air conditioning or eat outside in the screened-in porch area with views of Florida wilderness and a canal. Check the hours before you go. By 3pm, the cafe is shutting down. The business bills itself as a French bakery, and it seems legit to me. Totally a 5 star experience. What a surprise... read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

This is the best French bakery on the West Coast of Florida! One must: Croissant! The best Croissant this side of Paris! I lived in France and can tell you it's all authentic. The couple that runs it are phenomenal. Such great service. The best Cubano Macchiato! read more

Such a GEM tucked away in the corner. Don't let the dirt roads turn you away. Lovely and situated by a pond for a beautiful view with your treats. I went here close to closing so the selection was limited but still tasty. The macaroons are heaven and can't wait to try the fruit tarts. I can't wait to come back and try their coffee , with a view. Clean and super cute building in a cozy spot. read more

Happy to have a nice breakfast treat spot. We got butter, almond and chocolate croissants. Onion soup. A tiramisu and blueberry tart. A house coffee a French coffee au latte. Both those coffees were favorites. The Italian latte was not a hit. We went back for almond and chocolate croissants. Tomorrow we may try macarons. Things due run out early. read more

This adorable little hidden spot was amazing and fresh!!! The staff was friendly and helpful! Good and drinks were phenomenal!

This is an AMAZING hidden gem in pine island. Every time I visit I come here and load up on their Lattes (amazing) and their FRESH (made in house) pastries. Their service matches their amazing food. If you're thinking about stopping in: do it , you won't regret it. read more

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A fantastic little cafe that you should not look past! The baked goods and sandwiches are amazing and coffee is crafted with care. Staff is friendly and has many sea inspired decorations for sale throughout the store. We come here anytime we are craving a croissant and always stay to drink a coffee and enjoy some time by the lake. read more

My daughter-in-law and I checked out this little cafe today and were absolutely thrilled with the Almond Croissant we devoured. I purchased the Black Forest Cake and brought it home for my husband, which delighted him. Everything in the cafe looked Amazing and we can't wait to go back for lunch. Not only does the food deserve more than 5 stars but the delightful gentleman, Jacob, who waited on us deserves more as well. This cafe, overlooking a little lake, is off the beaten path but it is well worth checking it out. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Black Forest Cake - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

This place is just, next level, deliciousness. They have such an assortment of FRENCH flaky pastries & other baked goods. I had the peach tart and thousand leaf. Can't wait to come back and try everything because there isn't one thing I don't want to try. read more

Pine Island Getaway Cafe - Colorful display - Cafes Near Me - St James City, Florida

Excellext quality! Everything is absolutely delicious. They are the real deal! Highly recommend.

Make some time and visit this place! It's such a quaint place and the customer service is superb! Jacob was awesome - and so was the Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar croissant I had! There's inside and outdoor seating available. read more

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Cute interior, also has outdoor seating available with a beautiful view. Super cute pastries, sandwiches, and breads. Coffee is good too. I'm not a big coffee drinker but I like their Americano. And great service! Flexible on cake orders and design. I've ordered a tart and a buche de Noel from here and both were a hit. They do need 48hrs advance notice for cakes though. read more

Great sevices and not expect the tip. She by passed tip screen when handle the screen for credit card input. Bought coffee, loaf of bread, croissants and all great as alway. I would recommend anyone for this place. read more

If you like pastry, this is the place to go. It felt like we were in Cannes sitting next to the water eating the delicious croissants and tarts. And the service is fast and friendly! read more

Delightful breakfast and coffee! We both got croissants egg bacon and cheese sandwiches and they were amazing. The bacon was cooked perfectly and the croissants were pressed making the cheese melt. We also enjoyed the cubano macchiato! If you need a sweet treat they had plenty that looked amazing also read more