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 Wine Tasting Dinner

Thursday, June 12th in Lakewood Ranch >>

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.

Father’s Day Patisseries

Choose from a wide assortment of our handmade favorites, available all weekend, Fri June 13th to Sun June 15th, in our Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch locations. A limited quantity of full-size cakes, serving up to 8, are available. Call to order for pickup!

Happy Father’s Day from C’est La Vie,
baked and served with love.

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.