If you’re in the Englewood, FL area and are in the mood for bakeries offering sweet or savory treats, you’ll find everything from the classic donut, muffin, or bagel all the way through the heights of European pastry magic. From casual little cafes to oh-la-la, you can find anything you need, including a custom celebration cake or tray of impressive handheld goodies. There’s something for every taste if you look around.
1. Culture Coffee
People love to hang out with a nice artisan coffee here, but we know that you want to hear about the baked goods. Elderberry croissants, gooey cinnamon rolls, muffins — including all the classics from corn to blueberry to chocolate — apple turnovers, guava puffed pastries, snickerdoodle cookies, lemon bars … and that’s just some of the sweet stuff. Bagels and savory breakfast sandwiches and more await you at 405 W Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL 34223.
2. Sassy Tarts Bakery
Get ready to be tempted by Sassy Tarts, whose French flair has many happy fans. You’ll find meat pies (including chicken cordon bleu), croissants, breads, cupcakes, arts, and all the cakes and pies you need for any celebration or any day. Custom orders for special occasions are offered. If you call a tin of pastry filled with bourbon BBQ pulled pork over macaroni and cheese a pie, that’s okay. It’s made at 5855 Placida Road #308, Englewood, FL 34224.
3. Abbe’s
Abbe’s began pleasing the public with donuts back in 1989, and it’s now run by a new generation of the family, providing action-packed pastries to smiling customers every day. The word is out about their crullers and apple fritters, the maple cream sticks, and even the old-fashioned plain glazed. Baked fresh, their colorfully dressed-up donuts as well as the simple classics will tempt you mightily at 13625 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287.
4. K&K Bakery
Known for its friendly service, great coffee, and baked treats, the K&K serves both sweet and savory. A variety of cheesecakes and regular cakes, different kinds of bread, cookies, and poppy seed muffins and rolls are popular features. Branch out to fruit-filled croissants and international delights like vertutas, Belgian crème tubes, and vatrushka tarts. Eat outside the box at 13661 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287.
5. Croissant & Co
The name may be plain, but this French bakery will sneak up on you with its massive list of gorgeous flaky and puff pastries, cookies, and breads. They make more than 10 varieties of croissants and 6 types of cookies, including gluten-free macarons, macaroons, and meringues. Custom cakes and sheet-pan covering fruit-packed tarts? Yes, plus sandwiches, quiches, and salads, too.2357 S Tamiami Trail, Unit 1, Venice, FL 34293.
When you’re in the mood to tool around for treats, your trusty new Ford EcoSport SE is always up to the task. Or you could always sample a certified pre-owned Ford F-150 if that’s more your style. No matter what flavor you prefer, take a look at Englewood Ford today and get matched up with the choice that is perfect for you.
