Sweet crepes include options like Nutella with strawberries and banana, Kinder Bueno with dulce de leche, and a Dubai chocolate crepe.
Savory selections range from a Riviera Salmon Crepe with smoked salmon, goat cheese, walnuts, honey, and arugula to a St. Tropez Crepe with vegetables, mozzarella, and pesto.
The menu also features breakfast items such as a smoked salmon bagel with tzatziki and pickled onions, and a croissant breakfast sandwich with eggs, Swiss cheese, and bacon.
Guests can also expect eggs Benedict, French quiches, sandwiches on baguettes and croissants, and a lineup of paninis.
Additional offerings include salads, grain bowls, and flammekueche, a traditional French flatbread similar to a thin-crust pizza, topped with ingredients like sour cream, caramelized onions, bacon, mushrooms, and pesto.
A bakery program will round out the menu, with croissants, pastries, and other baked goods.
“We are going to focus on really good quality ingredients,” Alfonzo said. “That’s very important for us.”
As for drinks, Cafe Riviera will serve espresso-based drinks, alongside organic teas sourced from a Sarasota-based company. Alfonzo is in discussions with a local coffee roaster as well.
The restaurant also plans to pursue a beer and wine license, which would allow for a small selection of French and domestic offerings.
Alfonzo said she may introduce live music and small events depending on licensing.
Hours are expected to run daily from around 7:30 a.m. to late afternoon, with adjustments possible based on demand.
Cafe Riviera is expected to open in early May, pending final approvals.
“We are working fast to open as soon as possible,” Alfonzo said.
Be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay up to date on a grand opening announcement and the latest offerings.
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