A fantastic Cafe where all of the food is made fresh. The chocolates are to die for. The owner is a master chocolatier so rest assured youre going to get the very best chocolate around town. The chocolate chip cookie is amazing. We highly recommend coming here for lunch or breakfast.

My bf and I stopped here for a quick lunch and everything was delicious the stuffed pepper soup was delicious and the avocado chicken flatbread was amazing. Highly recommend!!! Plus get some home made chocolate on your way out

Best Hidden Little SecretThis place is a true gem. The customer service is great and so is the food. I havent tried anything on the menu that I didnt like. The added bonus is their selection of desserts and treats. I would highly recommend giving this place a try, if you havent already.

Simply awesome chocolate. Delicious. Artistic. Bought all our Easter chocolate there. The bunnies are adorable.

These gourmet truffles are mind blowing! Amazing flavor combinations and the chocolate is so smooth and creamy. Delicious little works of art!

My son and I come here all the time, love the lunch and of course the chocolate !! Linda is the best too !

The latte I ordered was delicious! An added bonus was that it came in a completely compostable cup.

What a lovely locally owned cafe. Handmade chocolates are works of art and taste incredible. My favorite part is they uphold the constitution and allow patrons to wear a mask at their discretion. WILL BE BACK! Support local!!

Chocolate is so delicious. The mix of flavors is perfect. Staff was super helpful and polite. Will definitely be back.

Very cute store! The chocolates look amazing and the service was very good. I needed a hospitality gift and I found just what I was looking for.

Your chocolates were incredible. I came in on a whim for a quick stop to get my husband an anniversary present whilst we were on vacation. He was very happy with his gift. Those dark chocolate peanut butter cups...to die for. And the sea salt caramels ugh I can taste them now. Thank you for your beautiful shop and very helpful staff. We live in Pennsylvania, but I will definitely return if we ever get back to Sarasota.

Tried this cafe for the first time today and I absolutely loved it. Was greeted with friendly service and my food was very good. I tried the ham and swiss sandwich with pasta salad on the side, the ham was very tasty off the bone not sliced lunch meat and the bread (focaccia I believe) was so soft and fresh. I will definitely be back to try the chicken salad since it is their best seller. I did not try any of the chocolates but all if it looked good.

Love this place! People are fun and helpful, plus chocolates are AMAZING!!! Will be buying more fun items for sure

Amazing chicken salad 🥗 sandwiches at a reasonable price

The hot chocolate bombs

I had driven by this wonderful cafe for over a year before venturing inside. I thought Id go in one day and get my wife some chocolate for a special occasion. Well my wife visited first and she raved about the Yum-Yum Chicken Salad. Wait. What? My wife, lover of all things chocolate, went into a chocolate store and could not stop talking about the Chicken Salad! My disbelief prompted a trip to this magical location. Once there I found many tasty non-chocolate items on the menu and have since tried and thoroughly enjoyed several with many more to go. The food is absolutely amazing. Oh yeah..... the chocolate...they offer many, many, many tasty choices. Chocolate is now a food group.

Service is exceptional in every way but its the food you come for. The menu is interesting and thoughtfully conceived. Prep is excellent. The facility is spotless and bright although informal. And then theres dessert, and chocolate in many forms.I have eaten at banyan tree many times although its well out of my way and I pass numerous restaurants on the way. I suggest you do the same.

First time buyer, had a small issue with the delivery but the owner was more than happy to exchange my order and was very apologetic. Since it was handled so well and the chocolates so good, Im giving 5 stars! I ordered the large chocolate assortment and a box of the chocolate seafoam as gifts for my partner. She tried the seafoam and said its her new favorite! She also said the chocolates are almost too pretty to eat but she ate 2 so far and loooved the sea salt on top :) we will definitely be back for more seafoam! Id recommend the chocolates for anyone who wants gormet specialty ones for special occasions or just because 💖 cant wait to try their cafe sometime

I used to be a regular. I loved this place; it was my favorite cafe in Sarasota. I came by at least twice per month but stopped coming because the menu and wait staff changed. After 1 year away, I gave it one more try today. After waiting 3 minutes for service. I was greeted with what by the server. I asked at 10:47 if I could order breakfast that ends at 10:45. I was told no. It was uncomfortable to argue but I did and two customers backed me up. The food ended up being good. The jury is still out on whether Ill be back solely due to the service. I will happily come twice a year to buy gifts of chocolate for loved ones.

Refreshing iced mocha coffee and delicious dark chocolate dipped orange peels.

LOVE this place! The chocolates are unbelievable and the lunch menu is perfect. Great spot for a casual lunch or to pick up some sweet treats. I visit this place at least once a week :) Definitely check them out.. The staff is super sweet as well!

Why have I not made it sooner to this wonderful cafe! - had the asparagus quiche which was so light - and fruit - all so appetising and delicious. Service first class - were all going back. Brought my husband some dessert home which hes just finished and said was wonderful. Oh and bought little chocolate lobsters for my grandsons when they visit.

I am in town for work and got a day off, so I randomly came across this place and boy was I NOT disappointed! The staff is very friendly and kind; however the food here is the star. Every thing was fresh and delicious. I had the yum chicken salad sandwich with the pasta salad as a side. Amazing, you can definitely tell these people have a passion for food. I even purchased some chocolates to take home to my husband. I will defiantly be back, whenever I am in town.

Great chocolate, friendly staff

Very friendly and highly efficient service. Add to that great food and after dinner goodies...whats not to like!? Great job Banyan Tree!

So many delicious treat to pick from

If you love a good chicken salad sandwich then give theirs a try! Always friendly customer service!

Bathroom ehh.. Menu Boring Never Changes, coffee not very good, too expensive, need to renovate the shop and modernize, granite, lighting, China, cups, saucers etc..

I was excited to try their famous hot chocolate and was very disappointed. It was extremely overpriced for what it was....powder mix and water. When a cafe that specializes in chocolate advertises their hot chocolate as famous I assume it would be home made. It was lukewarm and half of my cup was foam giving me about 6 ounces of actual hot chocolate.

Very enjoyable.

The food was great, the staff was very friendly, and I loved the beautiful and quiet atmosphere!!

Great food and service - very inviting & friendly.

Like the chicken salad sandwich