
Welcome to C’est La Vie
An award-winning, authentic French bakery & café, now with two
locations serving Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Save The Date
Thursday, February 20th
Wine Tasting Dinner In Lakewood Ranch >>
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.





Pâtisseries Spéciales
Valentine’s Patisseries
Delicate and decadent pastries to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, available for pickup at our Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch locations.
Fall in love with every bite.
Heart Royal Hazelnut and almond dacquoise with chocolate mousse, topped with ganache and finished with a raspberry garnish.
Sweetheart Macaron Light and airy almond macarons have raspberry and buttercream filling with raspberry garnish. This dessert is gluten-free.
Gateau d’Amour A heart-shaped genoise sponge cake with rich, velvety chocolate mousse and a dark chocolate glaçage. Garnished with dark chocolate shavings and a feuille d’or.
Available February 11, 2025
Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch locations Choose mini $7.50 or Grand $36




Handcrafted with care
Baked Fresh Daily
C’est La Vie prides itself on baking fresh, authentic French recipes from Paris. With a warehouse bakery located in the heart of Sarasota, you know you are getting fresh, delicious pastry every day.
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, and with a new café in Lakewood Ranch, we encourage you to stop in, grab a bite from the bakery, or enjoy an authentic French meal in our dining room.
