Simply Sourdough By Jess

4.6 km

We had the best dinner with Chef Nick! It was so much fun to watch him prep all the food and see…read moreeverything come together. This is our third time hiring a private chef and this was hands down the best meal we've had. Everything was truly unique and something we could have not made on our own. Nick puts a lot of time, energy and thought into everything he prepares. It was a pleasure interacting with him and he made everything look easy (we know it not!!) Could not have had a better evening celebrating a couple birthdays with friends. If we are ever back in the area, he will be our first phone call. HIGHLY recommended!!

How do you summarize our amazing evening in a simple review?…read moreChef Nick was incredible! He worked his tail off and the entire meal was amazing. My personal favorite was the kabobs and the dips. So flavorful! I am so thankful for having him at our party. There is no way I could have lived in the moment had an amazing time with our Daughter and Son-in-law without him. I am forever grateful! He is worth every penny. I also want to share what some of our guests had to say: SO GOOD! delish!!! wish i could have that meal again right now Everything tastes delicious, I liked the amount of variety but everything went very well together and they were all so kind and accommodating Very professional Chef and staff! Very accommodating and able to adjust on the fly. Presentation was on point and beautifully displayed. Great overall experience! Five Stars! Everything was a 10!!! Absolutely loved everything he made and I have already given his name to 2 of my friends that live in Pensacola! I wished he lived in CO.! The charcuterie boards were beautifully arranged and delicious. All the kebabs were very tasty though the beef and lobster were my favorites. The wedding cake was very good. Probably my least favorite thing were the beignets, but I was so full at that point they were overkill! The chef and team were all very friendly and attentive. I thought the timing for everything seemed on point and they were well organized and worked neatly. Just WAY TOO MUCH food! Either we ate less than what was foreseeable or they overestimated. the chicken was pretty good and the chickory coffee dip for the beignets was amazing Chef nick prepared an amazing meal for our wedding. I couldn't imagine a better chef or meal for our special night! The food was absolutely delicious and thoughtfully prepared. It was so amazing getting to see him work and the presentation of the food was just as amazing as it tasted!!

Preparing the rum cake

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Chef JR Dinners

6.9 km

Some of the best food I have ever eaten! We had Chef Jason come to make breakfast for our…read morebachelorette trip and he made such delicious breakfast tacos and sweet potato hash, and even had French press coffee. I would highly recommend to anybody here!

What an incredible and delicious evening! We were in Florida on vacation and rented an place down…read moreby the beach. We wanted to enjoy and amazing meal while also enjoying the incredible sunsets and Chef JR did not diss appoint! He was very engaging and had no problem answering the many cooking questions we tossed at him. The food... oh the food! It's was sooo good! Everything was cooked to perfection and the desserts where out of this world. If you have the opportunity definitely book a dinner or any meal! You won't be disappointed!

Blackened Shrimp with Remoulade

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Pensacola Cooks Kitchen

We attended an event at Gather location of 41 Navy Blvd. The 5 course prefix menu was $75 per…read moreperson. This experience was a roller coaster ride. The amuse-bouche with the black garlic mouse was amazing. I was told that is available at the Farm on Mobile Hwy. I will running there tomorrow to get some more! Yum! The shrimp with the corn is also great. They use two different shrimp celebrating the gulf. One was your typical gulf shrimp and the other was royal red. I would love to say that royal reds are trash shrimp to keep to prices down. Yeah, ignore that I mentioned royal reds. It's an acquired taste. Ignore that I even mentioned it. But I can't, it's cheapest shrimp you can buy and it tastes like lobster and shrimp at the same time. It is one of those shrimp that should be kept only in the gulf coast. Make them travel for this shrimp! With that said, keep this shrimp on the down low. Lets keep this one as local secret. ;) The chicken course was a bit on the salty side. The chicken alone was salty and the mole and the pesto competed with one another. This dish needed editing. I would do away with the pesto and it would have been almost perfect with just the mole and the rest of the accompaniments. The beef cheeks... since smoked looked like two lumps of charcoal on my plate. It was unfortunate sight; however, what was not unfortunate was the taste! The cheeks were tasty along with the grits and the greens. I was like, "okay, they are back on track!" The dessert, which was three types of bread budding flights. I am not really a bread pudding fan because I know, like fried rice, the bread is a day old. This is why I am not a fan of bread pudding because I know the bread is usually from unused bread from the previous day. Same thing with stuffing/dressing it is from day old bread. I do love some good stuffing/dressing if made correctly and not looking like a cat regurgitated on the carpet. This bread pudding tastes and had a consistency of a bread pudding that has been sitting out for hours waiting to be served. It was stale. Noted, they had1st service started at 5pm and ended at 7pm. We were at the 8pm second service (last). This bread pudding tasted like it was made at 4:55pm and sat there until 8:55 to be served. It tasted like left over french toast. My suggestion for them is to use 3 oz ramekins for each bread pudding and stick them in the oven when the chicken course is served. When they are done, the fourth course should be done, and desserts are ready to be served. I love when they have pop up events at the Gather location 41 Navy Blvd. I love going here and supporting local business who are going to be the next superstars in the Pensacola food scene. Look for their pop up events on Facebook. These groups of talented individuals are trying to give Pensacola something new. Give them a try. The Gather is by Pensacola Cooks Kitchen giving local restauranteurs a location to operate their small businesses.

Absolutely loved it. We did the macaroon baking class. The chefs were very helpful. So much fun…read more Will definitely do more classes.

Gulf coast seafood (grouper & shrimp, couscous, tomatoes provencales, and homemade cocktail sauce!

Menu for this event

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Roasters chicken breast and Native Pesto.

Queen Of Flavor

(3 reviews)

55.9 km

Queen of Flavor is a MUST DO experience and a HAVE TO indulge in the decadent sweet products. The…read moreowner beat Bobby Flay on Food Network show (Season 28 Episode 12) BEAT BOBBY FLAY!! There is no retail sales available however, you can book a class with her to bake treats, decorate cakes or do food tastings. With Eglin Air Force Base Exchange access you can buy her products Wednesday to Friday. Get anything available! If on the stands be sure to get blueberry pound cake and moon pie with fresh apple in the cream. DELICIOUS!!!

Just happened upon a new shop, has been open 7 months. Friendly and airy environment! Clean and…read morewarm smiles everywhere! I am excited she offers baking classes. She caters, takes special cake orders, etc. I am so fortunate to have found her! I will love to have more yummies from here!! Enjoy! Right off of Racetrack close to the schools.

Blueberry Pound Cake & Moon pie ( apple filling in cream)

Store front

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Damiano The Tuscan Chef

(51 reviews)

92.8 km

Monica & Damiano were absolutely amazing! The food they prepared was so delicious. The entire group…read morecouldn't stop raving about how amazing everything was. You also get a bottle of limoncello! Delicious! 10/10 would recommend them

What an amazing experience with Damiano and his team!! The food was amazing. Each course was so…read moresavory and authentic. We have been doing this beach trip 28 years and this is by far the best meal we have had done by a private chef yet! My friend who was with us is booking him in the fall for her family!

Cutie enjoying chefs pasta

SeaBass Piccata

Mozzarella bites

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Summers Sushi

(10 reviews)

6.9 km

I haven't been to Pensacola in several years. My last visit I went to Joe Patti's four of the seven…read moredays I was in town. This visit will most likely be no different! Summer's Sushi was my first stop from the airport. We arrived just as they were opening for lunch. The menu has a very nice selection of the freshest sushi I've had outside of Tokyo. We had a hard time choosing so we went with: tempura roll, spicy tuna roll, California roll, salmon roll, and the Philly roll. We grabbed an obligatory order of edamame as well. The food was absolutely amazing. Every roll made well and so delicious. The team was so friendly and welcoming. There were several sushi chefs putting orders together. Our food came out very quickly. Note: the seating is very limited. I recommend taking your order to go and finding a seat on the covered patio. Itadakimasu

Best sushi spot in Pensacola. Hands down the most generous and freshest sushi. Price is unbeatable…read more Portions are huge. Will be back again.

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Andrea's Cooktales

92.8 km

Andrea's food is always creative, fresh, and delicious! From showers to birthday parties, you'll…read morelove the stunning presentation she brings to your event. I highly recommend ordering the Smoky Bacon Wrapped Dates and Truffle Deviled Eggs with Candy Bacon. Andrea's homemade ricotta ravioli are also a must try.

Andrea's food is inspired by her southern heritage and worldly travels. She is an eloquent host,…read morecapable of preparing a feast fit for every sized gathering. Her passion for warm and soulfilled southern cuisine is evident and her experience abroad adds a flare of sophistication to every delectable dish she delivers.

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Michaels

Upon entering Michael's we feel welcomed by the employees. This is our favorite store for Halloween…read moreand Christmas decorations. The aisles and shelves are clean and neatly stocked. Kudos to the person organizing the merchandise. Bright and colorful. It's always an adventure perusing for cute and interesting knick knacks. Most of the store is filled with discounted items.

This store is absolutely filthy. FI don't think the floors have not been cleaned in years!…read more Went to buy some material. Did not see anywhere to get the material cut so had to got all the way to the front and stand in line behind 5 other people. The whole time 2 people working there kept yelling "self checkout is open for card only". They also told everyone they checked out they were glad they had "a good experience". Never heard anyone talking about a "good experience". When we finally got to the front we said we needed some material cut. We were told we would have to go back to the very back of the store to do that. I asked why there wasn't a sign. Their answer "there's a cowbell". Yes, a cowbell! Then they yelled at each other even though they were only 5-6 feet apart that I told them they needed a sign. We went back to the back of the store and never saw a cowbell!. We did see a sign up very high - approximately 10 feet that said we could call for a cut. At eye level at the same place was a sign that said pick up orders could be retrieved at this location. The person that told us where to go in the back disappeared as soon as she pointed to the cutting area. We left without buying anything and won't return! RUDE customer service. Filthy store!

Outdoor sign.

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Bistrology

The food and service was amazing! Will be back when I have my friends that come in town.read more

The food was great. The service was amazing and I love the ambience. definitely would try this…read moreagain and the amount of food was plenty.

Cheese and bacon egg omelet with garlic potatoes.

Bar

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Churro Pancake

Bushwacker Landing

3.8

(17 reviews)

29.5 km

So happy to have this place so close to our home! Almost…read moreeverything on the menu is gluten free! I am celiac and have never had any issues here! Food is great! Service is great! Tucked away next to the intercostal waterway in Perdido Key!

Highly recommend! Our food here was great and everyone was so nice. Everything came out super fast…read moreand it's such a cool and great vibes. Would highly recommend all foods! For the gluten free people, everything is gluten free besides regular buns and mac and cheese! So yum!! They also have virgin slushies that look to die for! Check it out if you're in the area.

Cinco de Mayo menu items

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Picnic table seating

Sig's by the Beach

4.9

(8 reviews)

32.2 km

Awesome smash burger sliders and fries for lunch. I wouldn't change a thing. Very nice guy working…read morethe truck. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great smash burger.

A new experience for us, but since they are the new regular food truck at Mathieson Brewing we…read moredecided to give them a try. Solid smash burger sliders with grilled onions and pickles. Outstanding burger with huge flavor! The swirl fries are also unique - crispy, salty and yummy! If you are at Mathieson or in Perdido. Give Sig's a try you won't be disappointed!!!

Malt Milkshakes (Strawberry ,Vanilla, and Chocolate)

In-house made biscuit (Sec/BEC), Pork Roll on a Kaiser roll, and our pancake hash browns.

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Bacon, egg, and cheese on a in-house made biscuits. Freshly made every morning.

Maynards Donuts

The people in the shop are very nice…read more I guess maybe I'm not used to that type of donut. They seem stale. Although I don't believe they are. I think that's just how they are made

Cravings for donuts in the afternoon and decide try this place. Maybe because I came in the…read moreafternoon, the donuts are not that good and definitely not fresh. But the nice thing is they give out donuts hole for free. I also got their evening special where you can get free coffee or other drinks from buying half dozen of donuts. The coffee is not good either feels like old coffee. But I like the atmosphere of this place. Very colorful with fun decorations and definitely like retro era. The place is clean and organized.

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(134 reviews)

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I was in town for a wedding. Pensacola also happens to be my home town. And I wanted to find a nice…read morebreakfast one day. I hopped online to do some quick research, and found this place. Definitely new since I left home. I was interested. Ambiance was wonderful. A good amount of seating with each sitting spot feelings mildly secluded, which is nice. No one wants their coffee shop gossip being overheard. And when you walk in, you're first greeted with that classic glass case of available pastries and goodies. It was hard to not just order one of each item. Service was nice. It was counter service, and they bring your order right to your table. Can't ask for better service than that. Nice folks, good small talk. And the food, it was delightful. We got a couple of fancy coffee drinks, which were well-flavored, not too sweet, and the iced one was presented in a mason jar. Classic. We also shared like four food items. The pull-apart monkey bread was sweet and dense and delicious. Don't order this if you're alone. You'll need help to finish it. Got a creme filled pull pastry thing. That was nice. Flakes for days. This was no rough puff. For the chocolate croissant, also known as a pain au chocolat. Again, very flakey, very buttery, the perfect touch of sweet chocolate. And a savory, massive scone. Bacon and chives, I think. Also very good. Crumbly. Overall, I was very surprised. There certainly wasn't anywhere like this in Pensacola when I lived here. This place is a quality bakery that could easily be found in a medium-sized city. I was so pleased and will definitely come back.

Pros: Ambiance was great. Pastry everywhere, nice seating…read morearea, and the smell of fresh baked bread in the air. Service was very friendly. They brought all that we ordered right to our table. Very nice. And the pastries themselves were very high quality. Flakey, not dry, well filled, of a good size. Definitely a high point. Cons: No real cons. I didn't have enough stomach space to try everything I wanted. Lol. Tips: The chocolate croissant and the creme filled thing we got were delicious. The scone was also good, but maybe less good than other things we left on the table. Need to come back here!

Great Harvest Bread

(1 review)

5/5 for the excellent customer service and delicious bakery items that I purchased. The cinnamon…read morechip bread and snickerdoodle cookies were so fresh. Highly recommend. 3.5/5 for the coffee. A 16 oz latte needs to have at least 2 shots, this one came with one and I added one. Their espresso tasted very smooth. I could tell it was good espresso even in a latte with the extra milk, so go ahead and throw another in there. The level of sweetness in their Copper latte was perfect. They offer many samples and with delicious butter if you want! Clean, simple decor, nice environment for sure.

30a Private Chef

We had the best dinner with Chef Nick! It was so much fun to watch him prep all the food and see…read moreeverything come together. This is our third time hiring a private chef and this was hands down the best meal we've had. Everything was truly unique and something we could have not made on our own. Nick puts a lot of time, energy and thought into everything he prepares. It was a pleasure interacting with him and he made everything look easy (we know it not!!) Could not have had a better evening celebrating a couple birthdays with friends. If we are ever back in the area, he will be our first phone call. HIGHLY recommended!!

How do you summarize our amazing evening in a simple review?…read moreChef Nick was incredible! He worked his tail off and the entire meal was amazing. My personal favorite was the kabobs and the dips. So flavorful! I am so thankful for having him at our party. There is no way I could have lived in the moment had an amazing time with our Daughter and Son-in-law without him. I am forever grateful! He is worth every penny. I also want to share what some of our guests had to say: SO GOOD! delish!!! wish i could have that meal again right now Everything tastes delicious, I liked the amount of variety but everything went very well together and they were all so kind and accommodating Very professional Chef and staff! Very accommodating and able to adjust on the fly. Presentation was on point and beautifully displayed. Great overall experience! Five Stars! Everything was a 10!!! Absolutely loved everything he made and I have already given his name to 2 of my friends that live in Pensacola! I wished he lived in CO.! The charcuterie boards were beautifully arranged and delicious. All the kebabs were very tasty though the beef and lobster were my favorites. The wedding cake was very good. Probably my least favorite thing were the beignets, but I was so full at that point they were overkill! The chef and team were all very friendly and attentive. I thought the timing for everything seemed on point and they were well organized and worked neatly. Just WAY TOO MUCH food! Either we ate less than what was foreseeable or they overestimated. the chicken was pretty good and the chickory coffee dip for the beignets was amazing Chef nick prepared an amazing meal for our wedding. I couldn't imagine a better chef or meal for our special night! The food was absolutely delicious and thoughtfully prepared. It was so amazing getting to see him work and the presentation of the food was just as amazing as it tasted!!

Betty Weber Cakes

(1 review)

All I can say is Simply Amazing. I met with Betty Weber after tasting several cake makers samples,…read moreand was blown away by the moist rich flavor of all of her cakes. We enjoyed them so much that we chose four different kinds for the wedding. The groom's cake was exactly like the picture that I showed her, and was eaten up completely. The brides cake was even more beautiful than what I had asked for, and it was exactly as I had described to her. People were raving about the cakes from the moment they saw them till the moment they ate them. I even had people who were cleaning up afterwards asked me who made those wonderful cakes. Betty's experience and skill rivals anyone out there. I highly recommend contracting with her for your special event. You will not be sorry.

Milton Quality Bakery

4.5

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A Little bakery with Sooo much deliciousness! Friendly and helpful staff. We will be back.read more

While visiting the area in Milton, my brother brought some donuts from here for me and my parents…read moreto try. (I thought I had left a review) These donuts are absolutely delicious! The filled ones are my favorite. They are big and light not heavy or cakey. I had to stop by and get a dozen to take home before I left. I also bought some muffins. These were disappointing, I didn't see them I just ordered them and the girl working went to the back to get them and box them up. I didn't think they were worth the money. Very small and they weren't nothing special. This does not change my 5 stars for the donuts! I can't wait to get them again next time I go. ( Which is right around the corner now!) If you haven't had these donuts they are worth getting! No wonder they have been here for many years.

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4.5

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Yum! This place is so cute with lots to see! Ice cream and candy choices galore! The service was…read moreawesome and ladies working so helpful. We can't wait to go back!

The ice cream was good and affordable. A decent variety to choose from. Customer service was…read moregreat. Lots of candy options if want to go that route, also.

J's Bakery and Cafe

3.2

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Simple bakery open since 1946 with delicious cakes, cookies and treats. Parking is limited…read more The cake was super heavy for its size, therefore moist. They had the cake ready on time and decorated as requested. Would recommend and use them again.

I have been coming to J's Bakery since I was a little girl. I realize they have changed owners but…read morehoped the current owners would keep the same charm and customer service. WOW! I simply ordered cookies and cupcakes and had to change my order. I had to call back three times because the person (guessing the owner) was not there?? I would think a teenager in high school could take an order change. I just got off the phone with the business development manager making excuses and eventually yelling at me. Unbelievable. Been going here for 30 years and will never go back because of that human and the lack of customer service. J's bakery used to be a wonderful place with nice people who worked there.

Bagelheads

3.6

(457 reviews)

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The wonderful young woman, Ariana, at the cash register was absolutely amazing. Incredibly kind,…read moregreat worker, and made my day 10x better! Will 100% be coming back to this location due to the amazing customer service provided and timely service!

Best bagel I've ever had, friendly staff & atmosphere. I will 100% be recommending others here!read more

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