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.

Service is terrible. I'm assuming the owner, older lady with dark hair, is just rude. Rolling her…read moreeyes at you when you're not ready to order but also not standing in line, and no one else in the shop... I was just reading over the menu! Then another lady comes in and orders after we order, and as I'm picking up my coffee the other customer was confused and thought it was hers briefly. Instead of letting us figure it out the owner jerked the coffee out of my hand and said this isn't yours... guess what... it was mine, along with my friend's drink and my bagels. The other customer had literally just ordered, how could it have been hers. She just happened to order the same coffee as my friend. The bagels are good, the coffee is crap. Watered down and missing flavor. I would not recommend.

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!

Repaired our drainage pipe quickly, efficiently and effectively…read more Kdk

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!

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!

I come here every time I visit Sanibel because the staff is always so sweet, efficient, tentative,…read moreand helpful. My family and I have gotten pastries, drinks, and ice cream from here and they are always so delicious. Yesterday I tried the Watermelon Hibiscus Sipper with lemonade and OMG I was in love and have found my new favorite drink!!!

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.

This was a very nice market that is only open during the season. It is defiantly worth a trip…read moreduring the season. The location is nice and has lots of unique vendors.

Amazing vendors that offered amazing food!…read more There was a variety of vendors, from bread vendors to guac to fruit. The guacamole and salsa vendors absolutely amazing. They promised that this would be the best guacamole in the world, and it was. It was absolutely amazing. They also had a native plant garden to look at, which amazed me on which plants are native to here versus back home. They still had available parking space even though it was very very crowded. The paths were nice gravel and they even had sea shells in them to give them an extra tropical touch. As well as a LOT of palm trees. Good for people who want a tropical holiday feel.

Amazing breakfast Brittany was a great server…read moreHomemade strawberry jelly was amazing and their own blend of coffee was delicious

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.