Welcome to C’est La Vie
An award-winning, authentic French bakery & café, now with two
locations serving Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Seasonal Holiday Desserts
Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with an authentic, house-made finale. Our decadent cheesecake, pecan pie, pumpkin chocolate pie, Normande apple tart, mixed fruit tart, and berry or apricot crumble are available for pre-order! Selections serve 6–12. $7 per person.
Click To Order Online by November 25th
Pickup Downtown Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch
Enjoy a Bûche de Nöel for this year’s holiday gatherings. Choose from 9 varieties of the traditional Yule log cake, including gluten-free options. Order early for holiday pickup!
Handcrafted with care
Check out Our Menus
Tasting is believing when it comes to the delicious food at C’est La Vie. Choose from our most popular menu items such as our quiche, crepes, salads, and sandwiches made on freshly-baked bread.
Dinner service at our Downtown café is paused for the summer. We will resume in November.
Discover Our Story
C’est La Vie was created as a place to experience the exceptional tastes of France through food, drink, and shared moments. Located in historic downtown Sarasota 1553 Main Street, and with a new café in Lakewood Ranch 9118 Town Center Parkway, we encourage you to stop in, grab a bite from the bakery, or enjoy an authentic French meal in our dining room.