The Best Key Lime Pie



The best key lime pie is not on Anna Maria Island; I'm sorry to disappoint you. The best is found just over the bridge from AMI on Longboat Key at Whitney's Cafe. It used to be a gas station -- that was an iconic landmark for the folks on Longboat Key -- and refurbished into one of the trendiest cafes on the island with indoor and outdoor seating. It has since changed management and the new owners developed the best key lime pie -- ever! Its triple layers feed three people, so just ask for three forks! It has a yummy graham cracker crust, luscious key lime filling, topped with whipping cream and white chocolate shavings. Life is short, so eat dessert first!

On the weekends, Whitney's Cafe serves brunch and has live music outside, which is a great place to bring guests when they visit. And right across the street, of course, is our favorite beach -- Whitney. There's plenty of parking at the restaurant and it even has an outdoor shower to wash the sand off before you dine. Whitney's also has a fire pit area with comfy seating for those cooler evenings in December and January. And let's face it, key lime pie is always in season in Florida. 

The price for this luscious piece of pie is $7.00. You may think that's a lot, but it serves three people and there are some restaurants on AMI that charge $14 for a tiny slice of key lime pie. Now, you can check that off your list because you know where to go! 

Until next time...




Whitney's Cafe 

6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive 

Longboat Key, FL 34228


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