A must not only for those lucky enough to live nearby, but for non-Gulfporters fond of the kitchen’s homemade goodness and owner Barbara Banno’s homespun warmth. If you don’t already know everybody in the sidewalk café or in the booths inside, you’re bound to make friends or see people you know before long. And if you’re offered a baked good made by server Melissa “Mel” Lowe, just say yes. You will not be sorry.
This article appears in Sep 18-24, 2014.