A new restaurant is preparing to open on Pass-A-Grille Beach, serving up “Fresh Crepes, Pastries & Beachside Bites.” It’s called Cafe Riviera, and it’s opening at 116 Eighth Ave, according to submitted plan review documents.
“Nestled just steps from the white sands of St Pete Beach, Cafe Riviera brings the charm of a French seaside bistro to the Gulf Coast,” says the restaurant’s website. “We craft every crepe, pastry, and snack with care using fresh, quality ingredients.”
The posted menu includes breakfast choices (served with fresh fruit, roasted herb potatoes, or salad) like the Riviera Breakfast (scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, ham) and the Avocado Toast Riviera (avocado, tomatoes, pesto, cream cheese). Cafe Riviera’s crepes include savory varieties like the Crêpe Complète (ham, cheese, egg) and the Riviera Salmon Crêpe (smoked salmon, goat cheese, walntus, honey, arugula), along with a build-your-own-sweet-crêpe option, allowing guests to choose from toppings like banana, blueberry, Nutella, peanut butter, and more.
“Whether you’re starting your morning with a Nutella crepe, grabbing a savory galette for lunch, or picking up freshly baked pastries for the road,” the site says, “we’ve got something to make your day a little sweeter.”
What Now reached out to co-owner Irma Afonso on Wednesday to ask about plans for the Cafe Riviera opening. Afonso was not immediately available for comment.
