So French Café

So French Café

6280 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL

★★★★★4.5(163 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This chef-owned French café in a Sarasota strip mall punches way above its weight, serving up authentic crepes (including their legendary Dubai Crepe), freshly baked baguettes, and surprisingly excellent iced matcha lattes that keep locals coming back. The quirky, eclectic vibe—think Congo drums, a full bar, and a cozy outdoor couch—creates an unexpectedly charming spot where the genuinely warm staff make you feel like a regular from day one. Whether you're lingering over an espresso, grabbing a light lunch, or settling in for an afternoon, it's the kind of hidden gem that feels like discovering a real Parisian neighborhood café.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

Traditional drinksSlow sitMeetingsLight foodOutdoor seatingPastriesCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Erin Keim
★★★★★3 months ago

So French Cafe has amazing iced matcha lattes! And the best staff, very nice and personable. Would recommend to others.

Florence Smith
★★★★★4 months ago

What a delightful discovery! This charming, chef-owned French café instantly reminded me of home. As a French person, I truly cherish these hidden gems that offer real authentic cuisine and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed the homemade pâté (foie-gras style) served with…

Noreen Mattson
★★★★★7 months ago

This cafe is great. We loved our crepes and sandwiches. Best of all? The Dubai Crepe! It will melt in your mouth. Aiden was our server. He was polite and attentive to our table. A great young man. If you live in Sarasota you need to discover this cafe and give it a try!

Mike Zito
★★★★★a year ago

Had a great espresso and one of their freshly made baguettes which was very tasty. The owners have added a very comfortable couch outside and other colorful improvements. My visits are always very pleasant talking to the friendly owners who are from Paris. Great food and…

Troy Messner
★★★★★a year ago

Quirky little place in a strip mall that could be worth coming and trying. A clothing rack in the back, Congo drums and a full bar usually mean a night club type place. We came for a lunch/brunch and the food was quite good. Paper plates and playlist cups didn’t detract from the…

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