CUPCAKES
DATE NIGHT SPOT
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Babycakes Cupcakes 12221 High Rock Way Parrish • 941-292-8981 babycakesparrish.com A woman-owned bakery, Babycakes Cupcakes serves handcrafted cupcakes made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Each treat features the shop’s light, silky, and perfectly balanced Swiss meringue frosting. Focused on quality over quantity, Babycakes’ beautiful designs and flavors create desserts that taste as good as they look. With a passion for creativity and local love, this sweet spot delivers satisfaction in every bite.
Kava Social Club 540 13th St W Bradenton • 941-720-8306 thekavasocialclub.com For a unique date night, Kava Social Club offers a vibrant, alcohol-free evening of fun. Known for its relaxing kava drinks and cozy seating – from bar stools to couches and a tiki hut patio – this spot hosts weekly events like karaoke, trivia, and open mic nights. It is warm and welcoming, making it easy to connect with others. With five years of love stories and lasting friendships, it is where great nights and relationships begin.
Gumbozilla Manatee Avenue Market Bradenton • 941-896-6245 facebook.com/gumbozilla1
Frosted Pink 5321 123rd Ave E Parrish • 254-247-8041 shop.castiron.me/frosted-pink
88 Live Piano Bar 6640 Cortez Rd W Ste A Bradenton • 941-900-1133 88livebradenton.com
The Chop Shop 5906 Manatee Ave W Bradenton • 941-794-6328 chopshopgrocer.com
EuroCrave Bakery 3737 Manatee Ave W #101 Bradenton • 941-224-2507 eurocravebakery.com
Oscura 816 Manatee Ave E Bradenton • 941-201-4950 oscura.live
Uncle Nick’s N.Y. Style Bagels, Subs & Deli Bradenton • 941-567-4111 unclenicksbradenton.com
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The Peach Cobbler Factory 629 Cortez Rd W Bradenton • 941-213-9545 peachcobblerfactory.com The Peach Cobbler Factory is a dessert lover’s paradise, serving up warm cobblers, banana puddings, Bigger & Better Brownies, cinnamon rolls, shakes, waffles, and more. Since 2013, this sweet spot’s nostalgic comfort is evident in every flavor-packed bite. Signature offerings include cobbler milkshakes, OG banana pudding, and churro stix with dipping sauces. Sweet Peachy Tea or Cold Rush Coffee pair well with any sweet.
Metro Diner Multiple Locations metrodiner.com
Turner Donut Shop 902 9th Ave W Bradenton • 941-746-7909
One can kick mealtime traditions to the curb at Metro Diner because lunch and dinner are on the menu at any time of the day. Sweet and salty can be mixed to make anyone’s comfort food a reality. Folks come for a hot cup of coffee, a warm welcome, and a full belly. Metro Diner is where familiar dishes meet new ones. Visitors will enjoy selecting from a menu full of unique takes on classic Southern food.
Whether it is serving up sugar glazed donuts, chocolate and maple glazes, cake donuts, or donuts adorned with fancy sprinkled toppings, Turner Donut Shop has earned itself a passionate and loyal following over the years. Regularly described by fans as a “hidden gem” or a “hole-in-the-wall,” this unassuming corner shop features a selection of world-class donuts, friendly and experienced staff, and fresh coffee.
Mademoiselle Paris French Restaurant & Bakery Multiple Locations mademoiselleparis.com
Shake Station 4219 Hwy 301 Ellenton • 941-722-7866 shakestation.com
Five-O Donut Co. Multiple Locations fiveodonutco.com
Sweetberries Eatery & Frozen Custard Bradenton • 941-750-6771 sweetberries.com
Popi’s Place Multiple Locations popisplace.com
Duck Donuts 1580 Lakefront Dr Sarasota • 941-357-4400 duckdonuts.com
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A neighborhood gem, Gumbozilla at Manatee Avenue Market is not just a typical store. While selling convenience staples like snacks, pet food, beer, and wine, its true claim to fame is in its delicious home-style fare. The legendary seafood gumbo is brimming with fresh seafood and creole spices. Its rotating selection of fresh soups and satisfying sandwiches like the pressed Cuban and Italian hoagie delight the taste buds.
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