A wonderful cafe in the very elegant lobby of the Vinoy Hotel and resort. The hotel has been recently updated and will celebrate their 100th year in 2025.
Lottie has coffee, pastries and cakes, salads, sandwiches and more. They also have wines, beers and soft drinks.
Their pastries and cake choices are extensive. It was not an easy choice, but I had a slice of the delicious Vinoy signature cake and an Italian Macchiato. Both were excellent.
Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There is a stunning Gilhooly chandelier in the ballroom next to Lottie.
Prices are moderately expensive but well worth it for the excellent deserts and the extensive coffee list featuring La...
Read morePlease get with the times and offer allergy friendly, vegan sophisticated deserts. Not just sorbet or packaged gummie bears. A true macaroon in Paris has fruit jam in the center of many of the flavors, you could easily prepare these in at least 3 different choices. For vegan, you could offer a chocolate torte. If you are not able to figure out these recipes, there are plenty of upscale bakeries in St Pete that make a full range of gluten, dairy, nut free and vegan pastries. It’s was an absolute disappointment to have this brand new coffee bar in The Vinoy Hotel recently bought and renovated by Marriott, in a rapidly growing city be so blind and inconsiderate of it’s...
Read moreLove this little cafe in the Vinoy lobby. I enjoy their handcrafted teas and coffees. The baker makes exquisite pastries which are always fresh. My favorite is the scone with a pat of butter and a chai latte. You can lounge on the patio or in one of the seating areas in the lobby or cafe. There is also a small garden outside. They have egg sandwiches and some more substantial food...
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