Discover an exquisite culinary experience at Lady Ray’s Café, Bakery, Pastry Bar & Tea House where artisan craftsmanship, exceptional flavor, and thoughtful presentation come together. This charming café, bakery, and coffee destination offers a curated selection of freshly baked pastries, handcrafted desserts, and savory breakfast and lunch sandwiches, perfectly paired with quality coffee and beverages. Lady Ray’s is also known for its beautifully designed custom cakes, including wedding and celebration cakes that make life’s special moments truly unforgettable. Guests can also enjoy exquisite tea parties, elegantly styled for gatherings, celebrations, or a refined afternoon escape.
Terinee Bonds
Lately, I haven’t been that big on sweets. It has to be really special for me to be willing to use up my calories. But my husband had been here before and insisted I try something and OMG… EXCELLENT doesn’t even begin to cover it.
We had the Sticky Bun Croissant (topped with buttercream icing and a caramel-y, slightly hardened bottom) and—> HELP JESUS. That thing is PHENOMENAL. Like… immediate silence once we started eating. We also grabbed a slice of the 15-layer chocolate cake (layers of cake, chocolate ganache, and chocolate mousse) and it was straight-up fantastic. Even the bottled drinks were great—I had a sparkling pink grapefruit drink that was really good. My husband previously had the carrot cake bread pudding and still talks about it like it changed his life.
Everything… and I mean EVERYTHING we tasted was nothing short of amazing. We literally went back 20 minutes later to grab something to bring to my mother-in-love who lives in another state. That’s how serious it was. They also have a few celebratory alcoholic beverages if you’re grabbing items for a party, event, or special occasion. And they make beautiful baked goods for events too, so definitely check them out if you’ve got something coming up.
Lady Ray’s also offers tea parties! You do need to book in advance, but the setup was so intimate, elegant, and cute. I didn’t take a photo of the party while it was happening, but I was genuinely impressed. Such a fun idea for a girlfriends’ outing.
And Lady Ray herself? Absolutely beautiful, both inside and out. Her friendly demeanor, great sense of humor, and service-oriented heart make you want to come back again and again. If you’re anywhere near Lady Ray’s, I highly recommend stopping by. Your taste buds will thank you!
… moreQuenton Bonds
Everything here that we had was good. This is one of the few dessert places that deserve five stars. If you’re at least an hour away, I recommend coming to try several of the desserts. I had the carrot cake, bread, pudding, and croissant. Cinnamon roll thing and they were amazing.
Tips
– They serve alcohol
– They have happy hour
– You can plan a tea party
– Small local business ~ support these folks
… morejudith mclaughlin
Great find near Target. The baked goods were lovely. I’ll be back for those. The chicken salad croissant with small but very good sides of coleslaw and pickles was delicious. The menu had quite a variety and I look forward to going back. I bet the ‘Tea’ experience is awesome.
… moreRuth Walker
I brought my mother, daughter, sister, and niece here on New Year’s Day for afternoon tea. It was absolutely delightful!!! The sandwiches, scones, tea, pastries were absolutely amazing and Rachel is the loveliest person you’d ever meet. She was so communicative and accommodating (we had one guest with a Gluten allergy). I can’t say enough about our experience from first email to the wonderful afternoon tea itself. I’m bringing my ladies group from our neighborhood in February. They will love it!!!!
… moreDana Calleiro
While on the hunt to find the perfect key lime pie for my wedding we found this absolutely amazing spot. We visited to pick up our pie and had some cafe sandwiches as well, and WOW, absolutely amazing. Not only was the pie and the sandwiches THE BEST, lady Ray herself was great! Her customer service and very sweet personality won us over. Highly recommend this place for the best sweet treats and sandwiches !!
… moreAmber Harvey
An incredibly delightful place. Had High Tea with two young ladies and Rachel was so very accommodating to their particular tastes. All items were delicious. You can tell the absolute passion that Rachel has for the craft and it shows in her creations. Highly recommend.
… moreCaitlyn Mock
We had a wonderful high tea experience, beautifully set up and visually stunning. The food was fantastic – especially the croissant, which was honestly one of the yummiest things I’ve EVER tasted. Rachel, the owner, was very sweet, initiated friendly conversations, and was attentive to our needs throughout our visit.
… moreMatthew Allen
Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights is an absolute gem in Destin! Their specialty croissants are unreal (crisp, buttery perfection), and their custom cakes are a work of art. As someone from Australia who’s picky about pastries (and misses a good pavlova!), I can honestly say this place hits the mark every time. A must‑visit!
… moreMoscato
I stopped by Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights and tried the Turkey Bacon Avocado Seasoned Croissant along with the 20oz Tropical Boom Iced Coffee absolutely incredible! The croissant was buttery and flaky with just the right touch of seasoning, and the turkey bacon and avocado combo was fresh and flavorful. You can tell they care about quality and taste in every bite.
The Tropical Boom iced coffee was a total standout bold, smooth, with a fruity twist that really sets it apart from anything else I’ve had. It’s refreshing and energizing without being too sweet.
Great food, creative flavors, and friendly service. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something unique and delicious!
… moreBrian Ortego
Lady Ray’s did not disappoint. Their croissant sandwiches are fantastic and the tropical boom iced coffee is really good! We also tried the “flavor of the month” filled croissant which happened to be lemon butter cream and it was delicious! We will definitely be back for breakfast on our next trip to Destin!
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