Le Mèrle Coffee Bar & Bakery

Went twice for brunch a few months apart. Ambiance is cute with bistro table sets outside. Coffee was meh— disappointing. Definitely too much water. Hubby had quiche. I thought it was inedible. No salt or seasoning. Horribly bland. The quiche was gluten free so no crust. I had an avocado tartine. It was ok. Not enough avocado and seemed overpriced for two slices of baguette with only a tablespoon or so of avocado. We wanted to love this place as we’re locals but it was expensive & underwhelming. The reviews are inflated. I consider reviews to be critical to small business & consumers and really put effort to be fair & unbiased. Cafe Paris in IRB better option.

My favorite place in the Largo area for pastries and coffee. I actually think they might have the most authentic French tasting croissants in all of Pinellas County! All their baked goods are made fresh daily, and you can tell. They also make tasty sandwiches, crustless quiches, and offer gluten free and vegan options. Seating inside is 4 counter stools, and outside they have about 8 tables and chairs (half are covered). Plenty of parking in the big lot. It's tucked into the plaza set really far back - if you drive past it the first time, it's so worth circling back to find it!!