Welcome to C’est La Vie
An award-winning, authentic French bakery & café,
located in Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Mother’s Day Specials
Heart-shaped pastries for Mother’s Day
Available Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, in both of our bakeries.
Choose from our classics — Royal, Sunlight, Fraisier, Three-Chocolate Mousse, and Raspberry-Pistachio Macaron — or try our special new creation with whipped vanilla ganache, pistachio-raspberry sponge, and white chocolate.
Made with love !
Available in individual size or for 6 people.
Feel free to order by phone or in-store!
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 Open Again! Our New Brasserie menu and new Chef are open Wednesday thru Sunday.
Handcrafted with care
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.