Over Easy Cafe

Inside baileys general store. Tons of flavors for coffee. I got peanut butter. I highly recommend.read more

This place does not exist. The location is a vacant lot. Maybe destroyed in the hurricane?read more

Butter beer

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The Sanibel Cafe

4.3(305 reviews)

0.6 mi

Local diner. Great for breakfast. Food and service A+. Tried the crunchy French Toast. Yum.read more

We enjoyed our experience at the Sanibel Cafe. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We tried the…read morebreakfast quesadilla and steak omelet. The jams are fresh and they sell them at the counter too. The restaurant was clean with cute local decor. Overall I would recommend!

Side of hashbrowns 10/10

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Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory

3.9(184 reviews)

0.1 mi

This deli located very close to City Hall. It is very convenient for quick lunch. I have visited…read morethis place with a friend. He is recommended this place. The deli is very popular. There is a lot of customers. They have sandwiches and pizza in the menu. I got a steak quesadilla. It is a bit oily but the taste is there. Price is reasonable. Overall is an order from counter and pick up. Not much of service.

Fun atmosphere with the old character statues and quickly served up our Cuban Sandwich and Meatball…read moreSub. Both sandwiches were warm and delicious, came with potato chips and we split a piece of the Keylime Cheesecake!

Meatball Sub

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Burnt panini caused bad heartburn for hours until woke up next day.

Sanibel Bean

2.9(229 reviews)

0.1 mi

One of the scarce options for a coffee shop on Sanibel Island- the name & idea are cute but the…read moreexecution doesn't seem to entirely be there. The shop itself is super bare bones, they have cute pairings hung up haphazardly all over and it kind of seems like they didn't pay too much attention to details, but there's a good bit of seating and plenty of natural light to brighten the space. As for coffee, they have dozens of flavor combinations but it makes for pretty sweet drink options, and most of them seem to be make from syrups, so it's something I could just make at home and isn't super gourmet. But as one of the few options on the island for coffee, we were happy to get the drinks and a light lunch with friendly service here.

Wonderful coffee shop. Great vibes. Fast service. Coffee was top-notch. Even had a breakfast…read moreburrito that we shared and it was wonderful. If you're looking for a breakfast nook, this is the place.

Decor

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The Carpenter's Cafe

5.0(1 review)

1.0 mi

I can't believe this cute little place isn't more popular! It's a hidden gem on Sanibel. I'm…read moreexcited to have found this relaxing setting with the sweet ladies that care so much about making your experience perfect. I'm a local and have had a hard time finding just a relaxed coffee shop. Before today I would drive to the grocery store to get a cup of coffee at their coffee bars... not the coffee shop experience that I crave. Thank goodness this sweet little spot is here! I hope we can spread the word and get more visitors so The Carpenter's Cafe can open more often. Right now it's just open on Sunday.

Coffee bar with baked goods.

Coffee bar.

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If you park in the front, walk down the hallway all the way to the back. The cafe is a hidden gem!

Sea Breeze Cafe

2.9(49 reviews)

1.4 mi

We were here for breakfast. Most breakfast is below $20. A lot of pancakes breakfast. The view to…read morethe swimming pool is beautiful. Service is good with help from waiter. I got the traditional breakfast come with two egg, bacon, stir fry potatoes, and toast. The egg is sunny side up with good liquids egg yolk. The breakfast package come with choice of juice and fruit salad. Overall is a good experience.

Number one place for lunch if you are at Sanibel!!! This…read moreocean view is breathtaking! I've been to this Island last month for vacation. We decided to stop by Sea Breeze for lunch and drinks. It was such a great decision! I loved view a lot. Food was good too: - fried conch (it was my first time trying it and I was impressed how good it is) - fried calamari ( we always order fried calamari no matter what lol) - some tropical drinks, can't remember the name. All my thoughts were about the view Overall: definitely recommend

From our table on the patio

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Lighthouse Cafe

4.4(18 reviews)

2.3 mi

Quick service, friendly people, and steaming pipe hot coffee makes for a good first impression!…read more This is the "new" Lighthouse Cafe. New in the sense of a new location after the former one was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. One thing remains though is the good food and friendly people who work here. I ordered one of their "specials" - the Mahi sandwich (blackened, tyvm) where fries and cole slaw came with it. The sandwich was very good and the Cole slaw was tasty. I'm not much of a fries person but the one I had was pretty good too. There's booth and table seating inside as well as table seating outdoors on the patio. There's a lot of lighthouse pictures that adorn the walls. I love old lighthouses so I really enjoyed looking at them. I like the new setting, the good food, and the polite and friendly atmosphere. I recommend you check this place out!

The original Lighthouse Cafe that we visited often, as long as forty years ago, was further at the…read moreeast end of Sanibel Island. Relocated after the last hurricane, it's now on Perriwinkle Way, closer to the causeway. We had a delicious breakfast outdoors with our dogs. Pancakes, French Toast, tasty. Waitstaff were friendly and efficient. A very pleasant break before leaving the island and heading home.

Nice layout

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So cute! Clean!

The Bel Bagels & Deli

4.8(17 reviews)

3.4 mi

Nice people. I had the sugar free vanilla iced coffee and loved it. We stop in there almost every…read moreday currently.

Great bagel and breakfast stop in East Sanibel! The bagels were fresh, and the spreads were…read moredelicious and tasted homemade. It's also a deli, so they offer other lunch options like sandwiches and pizza. They even have a small grocery section, which is convenient. They do serve coffee, but it's more of a standard self-serve brew rather than craft-style lattes. Overall, I'm really glad we stopped here for bagels. Definitely a solid breakfast spot!

Buffalo chicken flatbread, bowl with chicken

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Magic Bus on Sanibel

4.6(39 reviews)

3.4 mi

We love the Magic Bus! My daughter must have had 30 refreshers over the last 5 days. The iced…read morecoffee is also amazing! As is the key lime pie! The young ladies that work for you are all wonderful.

Loved our visit to the Magic Bus on Sanibel. Super cute VW bug pics here. Lots of fun sweets, ice…read morecream, drinks, coffee, candy. This is newer since we last visited and it's closer to the Lighthouse beach. Super welcoming and friendly here and free easy parking.

Sanibel smoothie

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Coffee, Yogurt parfait and mini cow muffins.

Lighthouse Cafe

4.2(588 reviews)

2.2 mi

If you're looking for breakfast on Sanibel, Lighthouse Cafe absolutely deserves a visit. We love…read morebreakfast, and after trying so many places over the years, it can start to feel like every menu offers the same dishes prepared the same way. Lighthouse Cafe managed to make a classic breakfast memorable. We ordered the French toast, and the portion was huge and easy to split. More importantly, it was absolutely delicious. The eggs we ordered were cooked exactly as needed, the bacon was perfectly crisp, and the cheese grits were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We literally cleaned our plates and ate every bite despite our intentions to simple stop by for a taste. One of the biggest surprises was adding fish to breakfast. It's not something I would have ever thought to eat for breakfast, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The fish was incredibly tender and paired surprisingly well with the rest of the meal. It was such a unique addition that it changed the way I think about breakfast. We intentionally ordered some standard breakfast items because we believe that's the best way to judge a breakfast restaurant. If a place can make the classics exceptionally well, that's usually a great sign. Lighthouse Cafe exceeded our expectations across the board with their delicious plates and service. Not to mention it is nice to visit a locally owned restaurant whose owner is present and working alongside their staff. From the quality of the food to the generous portions, everything was excellent. If you're on Sanibel and want a breakfast that goes beyond the ordinary while still nailing all the classics, Lighthouse Cafe is a great place to visit.

This establishment is definitely one of the better places on the island for a great breakfast…read more Dailey specials like crab cake & spinach Benedict, stuffed French toast along with typical American breakfast offerings are available. The owner, Dan greets each and everyone that walks in the door. The coffee is robust and they are quick to refill your cup. Definitely a place where you feel welcome and the service is great.

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Salmon gnocchi with broccoli

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Jeff a.

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8

0

4 years ago

I moved to the island about 2 years ago, I like this establishment but the older gentleman that is supposedly a manager needs to accommodate that position with customer service, he's very rude and unprofessional. I've had a few incident run ins with him, maybe his mentality is I won't see these people again, not a good mind set, I have met the owners and that are very nice which surprises me that they would allow this type of behavior to represent there establishment. The food is good but not the best on the island, so my once a week visit is now going somewhere else. read more

Daedra H.

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8

1

6 years ago

First time here ... super cute place! Very clean and staff is kind and attentive and our food came out QUICK! The portions are VERY good. I had the summer salad with the homemade raspberry vinaigrette (YUM), hubs had fluffy pancakes, mother in law had the coconut shrimp, father in law had a grilled ham & cheese. ALL items were fresh and delicious. We are from Brevard/Volusia County (East Coast) and just here for the weekend, but we will be back when we come back to this part of Florida. read more

Stan W.

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9

7

8 years ago

Great breakfast, friendly service. Family of 5 waited 20 minutes at 10:30am on a Friday (in June). The shops surrounding the restaurant make waiting an easy thing to do. We actually had to rush out of a shop when the buzzer went off. Bill was $60 before tip. Kids are 11 and 9(twins). Twins ordered off kids menu and 11 yo ordered off full menu. Fair price for good food plus two OJs and two coffees. We will come back. They do have gluten free options, even on the kids menu. read more

Janet R.

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16

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11 years ago

The wait was way too long. We were told 45 minutes and it was more like an hour and 15 minutes. The food was just ok. I wish I had something better to say but I was just not impressed. read more

george k.

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9

13

14 years ago

Good Beni...Good French Toast...was looking forward to the cinnamon roll but unfortunately we got there too late. Will try to get there early tomorrow on our way off the island... read more

Dawn H.

85

147

42

6 years ago

Such a fun place! Great decor and atmosphere. Food is always good, though portions are a bit small for the price. Love it here, worth the drive as it's a bit out of the way. read more

Douglas S.

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31

0

5 years ago

Good food, good service, good prices, good atmosphere. You won't be disappointed. We've had both breakfast and lunch. Both were delicious. Breakfast all day is nice too. read more

Kate V.

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3

1

4 years ago

Super friendly, incredibly fast service that is perfect for families with young kids. We were impressed with our meals and the attentive service. We will be back! read more

Sterling G.

111

35

75

11 years ago

Was in here last week while out on Sanibel for business. Phenomenal stop for breakfast and the staff is out of this world accommodating. I was really impressed! read more

Justin H.

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31

3

9 years ago

Good service, good food. Coffee is good. Big bertha skillet was good, except not a fan of minced bacon. Will be back. One of the best breakfast options. read more

Mark K.

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35

2

6 years ago

clean, friendly, fun, great food at a reasonable price!!!!what more can i say came back for a second breakfast!!

Jamie S.

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6

0

7 years ago

Excellent! Wonderful breakfast & coffee! Great selection! So nice to us! Quick service! Definitely recommend!!!

Tracey S.

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42

87

4 years ago

This place was busy, so you know it's going to be good. And, it was worth the wait. Everything was delicious!

Rachel S.

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15

0

8 years ago

I love this place. Wish the food was more flavorful. The owners are great and I love that its dog friendly!

Brent R.

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39

27

10 years ago

Great service, great breakfast, good vibe, great prices - nothing more to say. Definitely will be back.

Tim B.

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5

0

9 years ago

I'm a big breakfast person and this place does it right. Very fast service, food and coffee was great.

Marc D.

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51

0

11 years ago

Great food great service, could wait if you arrive after 10am. But nice shops to look at while waiting

Leigh Anne B.

7

57

18

13 years ago

The western omelette along with the cheese omelette are both awesome. Service is great too!!

Susan H.

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8

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2 years ago

We enjoyed breakfast so much we came back every morning!! We can't wait to come back!

Felicity S.

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8

0

10 years ago

By far the best breakfast on the island! Great service and even better food!

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