Pies & Plates is one of Punta Gorda's most visited restaurant and retail stores! Located on Tamiami Trail about a mile south of historic downtown Punta Gorda this wonderful establishment offers a casual dining restaurant featuring pot pies, panini, wraps, quiches, fresh made soups, salads and more. It's a hot spot for desserts so no matter where you dine be sure to have a "Happy Ending" at Pies & Plates. Beer and wine are served. Click here to see Lunch Menu.
Pies & Plates also boasts one of Punta Gorda's most interesting retail shops! At its heart a kitchen gadget store you'll also find a great collection of gifts and some not so tacky souvenirs. The store offers an interesting array of specialty foods - olive oils, vinegars, salsas, dips, cookies, etc. and fresh roasted arabica coffees and over 50 loose leaf specialty teas. Exploring this shop is a real adventure and will take a bit of time as there is much to see! This retail store is a definite MUST SEE when visiting Punta Gorda and is a spot that locals take their out of town guests to feed and entertain them! Click here to visit Pies & Plates Retail Store!
The Espresso Bar and Gelateria at Pies & Plates will make your day! Gourmet coffees and specialty teas, muffins, bagels, etc are served beginning at 10 am and continuing through out the day. The Gelateria offers 12 different flavors of Italian Ice Cream. You might want to try a Sink Hole Sundae! A waffle cone filled with boulders of brownies, slathered in rivers of fudge with your choice of Gelato and topped with whipped cream! The dessert case is sure to make your mouth water! Fresh baked fruit pies, deep dish key lime pie, cheese cake, specialty layer cakes, triple creme brulee and more! If you like chocolate you'll want to try the Midnight Madness Chocolate Suicide Cake! Or, nibble on a GRAND hand dipped truffle! Click here to see Dessert Menu.
If you are staying in the area and have access to a kitchen you might want to try Pies & Plates sister business Prepped & Ready. This easy meal prep kitchen helps you prepare gourmet food at home and provides a great cooking adventure in its guest kitchen. Cooking classes are also offered. Click here to learn more about Prepped & Ready.
Breakfast is served Monday - Saturday from 9 am - 11 am. Lunch is served 11 am to 3 pm. All the goodies (gelato, gourmet coffees & teas, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, etc.) are served every possible moment from 9 am - 6 pm! Yummmm! The retail store is open 9 am - 6 pm. Prepped & Ready our adjacent meal prep business has walk-in hours Tuesday thru Saturday 11 am -2 pm.
Directions: 2310 Tamiami Trail, Suite 3117, Punta Gorda Crossing Shopping Center. Intersection of Airport Road and Hwy 41 behind Colonial Bank.
