4 of the Best Bakeries in Fort Myers

Whipping up some tasty treats in your own kitchen is fun, but let's face it - sometimes we just don't have the time. When you want a sweet treat or some fresh-baked bread, but lack the time to tackle the job yourself, Fort Myers has a number of bakeries that will do the work for you. If you want to pick up some fresh-baked goodies, or enjoy a bakery-style lunch or breakfast, consider one of these popular choices.

If you have a favorite baked item, chances are you’ll find it at European American Bakery Cafe, just six minutes from Springs at Six Mile Cypress. From Danishes and brownies to pastries and pies, the bakery menu is one of the most extensive in the area. This particular bakery also has a full cafe menu for breakfast and lunch, and you can pre-order baked goods for your upcoming event, birthday or simply to enjoy with your family. All of the food is prepared from scratch, with many recipes coming from Europe to America to be enjoyed by Southwest Florida residents.

With an interior that hints back to Paris, Mon Paris Coffee Shop and Bakery offers fresh-baked French cuisine in a distinctive French Bistro setting. In addition to baked goods and fresh-baked breads, the bakery offers French toast and French crepes, as well as breakfast sandwiches and lunch options. A coffee and smoothie bar keeps everyone satisfied as they fill up on French-inspired goodness.

Sweet P's is simple, but delicious nonetheless. The quaint bakery offers a variety of French specialty pastries, including Croque Monsieur, that locals love. It also serves lunch and breakfast fare and provides made-to-order cakes and sweet treats, with a catering option as well.

Located within the Gulf Coast Town Center, the Calistoga Bakery Cafe provides hungry patrons with artisan breads and pastries as well as gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches. Whether you come for a meal or take some of the fresh-baked goodies home to your Fort Myers apartment, you’ll get the same friendly, attentive service. Be sure to stop by the espresso bar for the perfect hot drink to accompany your baked treat.

Each of these bakeries is just a short drive from your Fort Myers area apartment. So the next time you feel the urge to bake but lack the time, pick up your favorite treat from one of these local bakeries.