Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
4000 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL
Crema's Take
“This beachfront cafe is a rare gem that seamlessly blends a full breakfast and brunch program with a surprisingly spirited bar scene, where you can watch the Gulf while enjoying irresistible all-you-can-eat pancakes or crafted drinks mixed by genuinely cool bartenders. The laid-back vibe welcomes everyone from families eager to swim and refuel to solo travelers seeking that perfect post-beach moment, all backed by the kind of efficient, warm service that keeps crowds happy even during peak weekend rushes. It's the kind of place where a short walk in the sand leads to excellent coffee, hearty comfort food, and the rare chance to stay beachside all day without leaving.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My go to beach ⛱️ One of the most beautiful beaches in Florida You can swim have a drink get some food and eat ice cream when you want. Very clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Excellent area.
After spending a good amount of time at the beach, I decided to stop by for a drinkand I’m really glad I did. The bartenders are seriously awesome super friendly and genuinely cool people. One of the best parts is their souvenir mug promotion: you buy the mug and get 50% off beer for life, which is honestly such a great deal. A 20 oz beer is around $13, and after the discount it’s about $6, which is pretty hard to beat. The environment is perfect, chill, fun, and comfortable. They even had someone playing guitar live, which made the vibe even better. There are plenty of chairs and little stands so you can settle in and relax. My only small suggestion: I’d love to see a bit more shade over the tables. But honestly, you’re at the beach so it’s understandable. Overall, highly recommend if you want good drinks, great vibes, and a place you’ll want to come back to.
Great variety of food and the all you can eat pancakes are irresistible! The staff is super friendly and very efficient even at peak hours. The drinks are tasty and can't be beat with your toes in the sand!! This is a must visit every time I go to AMI!
Ate here for the first time today for breakfast. Short walk on the beach from our air bnb. Had the 2 eggs, wheat toast, home fried potatoes and bacon and the gravy w/ biscuits and 2 eggs. Biscuits and gravy were good but the eggs, bacon, & potatoes was great! Coffee was ok..soda good..Nice to be able to eat directly on the beach. They offer ayce pancakes for 7.99! Would return. definitely return.
Amazing beach!! Delicious breakfast on Manatee Beach at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe! We arrived at 9:15 am on a Sunday and got one of the last parking spots. Must arrive early on the weekend. Excellent breakfast with a million dollar view! The Belgian Waffle was delicious! After breakfast we sat on the beach for a few hours then went up and had some drinks at the bar and sat in the shade. Clean bathrooms. Such an amazing spot! Can’t wait to return!
Crema Reviews
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