The Waterfront Restaurant
Anna Maria, Florida
“This was one of my favorite dinners of the trip! They had so many GF options!!! I got the frutti di mar with gluten free pasta. They had a dedicated preparation area which was much appreciated. One of the owners has celiac!”
The Porch Restaurant Anna Maria
Anna Maria, Florida
“The Porch was a very cool restaurant on Anna Maria Island! I will say the menu is small but for a small menu they still have a decent amount of GF options. I got the filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly. They do not have a dedicated GF area so if you are sensitive to cross contamination I would not go.”
Clementines
Bradenton, Florida
“Clementines was such a cool spot! They had a huge menu and so many GF and dairy-free options. I got a yogurt parfait split, the granola was GF and delicious!! I would definitely come back”
HaleLife Bakery
Tampa, Florida
“This bakery was so good! It is a dedicated gluten free bakery. They also have a lot of vegan options. I got a blackberry cupcake, it was so moist! They have a lot of innovative and unique desserts that most places do not have!”
Small Town Creamery
Holmes Beach, Florida
“The ice cream was so delicious, I got strawberry! They also used a clean scoop!”
Holy Cow Ice Cream & Other Cool Stuff
Holmes Beach, Florida
“I loved this ice cream place! It was just a short drive from our hotel. I got the black raspberry ice cream. They used a clean scoop. They also have dairy free options!”
Starbucks
Sarasota, Florida
“This is the Starbucks that was in Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. I asked if they could use a clean shaker and they went above and beyond. They put one through the dishwasher for my drink instead of just rinsing them out (what they normally do). It made me feel seen and heard which is so important. They had the nicest staff!”
Driftwood at Anna Maria Island Inn
Holmes Beach, Florida
“My mom and I were so happy with this hotel! Check in was at Anna Maria Resort, because The Driftwood does not have a front desk. It is only a 3 minute drive so it was not a big deal but I can imagine in busier months it being frustrating. The Driftwood itself is small with only 8 units, which we appreciated since we did not want to be in a noisy area. It has its own pool and outdoor shower! Rooms were very clean and modern. Housekeeping came daily! Budget friendly as well. Walking distance to restaurants, beach, and shops. Would definitely stay here again!! Only 30 mins from Sarasota Airport.”
