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    The New Lighthouse Caffe

    4.7 (70 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    French Toast w or without berries.
    Kristi B.

    Wonderful little cafe, hidden in a mobile home community. Frittata , and my potatoes, French toast was yummy and fresh. Prepared perfectly. Over hard and over soft were prepared perfectly. We all four loved it. Good coffee and service.

    Turkey club with no bacon and breakfast potato's
    Jessi A.

    Omg!!! I had just gotten off a cruise and my flight wasn't departing for hours, so I needed to find somewhere to eat. It was mid-morning, and I decided to try The New Lighthouse Caffe. When we walked in, the waitress greeted us warmly and told us we could sit anywhere. The place is small, but cozy and intimate. I looked over the menu but had my heart set on a lunch item because I had seen photos of the food before arriving. Even though they don't normally serve lunch at that time, both the chef and the waitress were kind enough to let my boyfriend and me order a turkey sandwich with breakfast potatoes. I was extremely pleased!!!

    The lighthouse classic
    Nicole R.

    This small cafe is a most! Food is cooked fresh and staff is very friendly. It is a hidden gem! We have been here a few times and each time we all try something new.

    It's on the water.

    My daughter and I love exploring different places. We dropped a friend off at the airport and headed over for breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed our breakfast at this cute little wholesome cafe.

    New Lighthouse Cafe

    **Absolutely Outstanding - Best Breakfast & Lunch in South Florida!** I finally made it to **The New Lighthouse Caffe** and wow -- what a hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the place feels bright, welcoming, and genuinely cozy, like a little slice of Italy meets a sunny Florida café. The breakfast menu is phenomenal -- everything is made fresh with high-quality ingredients and so much care. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the French Toast were fluffy and flavorful, and their omelettes and Benedicts are next-level delicious. We also tried lunch items and were equally impressed: hearty portions, beautiful presentation, and flavors that taste like they came straight from a family kitchen. What truly sets this place apart is **Chef Carlo** and **Lise**. Chef Carlo (a true Italian master with over 40 years of experience) pours his heart into every plate, and you can taste the passion and skill in every bite. Lise is incredibly warm and attentive -- they both make you feel like family from the very first visit. Whether you're stopping in for a relaxed breakfast (served all day!), a satisfying lunch, or just a perfect cup of coffee and a slice of that legendary cake, this is the spot. Friendly service, spotless restaurant, and food that keeps you coming back. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go. You'll leave smiling, full, and already planning your next visit. Thank you, Chef Carlo and Lise -- keep doing what you do so beautifully! Highly, highly recommend!

    Christi T.

    What an adorable place for breakfast. Cozy ambience, friendly service, CLEAN, and delicious food.

    Lighthouse Egg Sandwich (Bottom) Lighthouse French Toast (Top)
    Nya S.

    The owners are super polite and it was a nice setting to dine in. It's a small, family owned diner with good prices and good food. We got 2 entrees and 1 side: Lighthouse Egg Sandwich $10.50 I got it on a toasted kaiser roll and it was great! It comes with a fried egg, a sausage patty, and a slice of cheese. They make all their food fresh and you can tell because it came out sizzling, like it was fresh off the grill. Personally, I didn't like the potato fries it came with but it was still a good meal. 8/10. Lighthouse French Toast: $9.75 We added berries to it and the presentation was lovely. The syrup they have is amazing. I would definitely recommend this to any first timers. 8/10 Bowl of Fruit: $5.99 Cantaloupe, Grapes, Strawberries, and Blueberries. Just an assortment of fresh fruit, nothing crazy.

    Entrance
    Patrick D.

    This Cafe is located in the Estates of Fort Lauderdale clubhouse building. Plenty of parking when I arrived on a 50° Saturday morning at 9:30. Inside was small, cozy and intimate. The employees were all friendly and most patrons were greeted by name. I had ordered the egg benedict with potatoes which tasted great. Not to small or large in portions. I'll be back to try other breakfast plates. They do serve lunch at 11:30.

    Highly recommend French Toast! Delicious!
    Mike Z.

    What a surprisingly off the main road find! The inside is pretty small, but the service and the food were top notch. We ordered the deluxe omelette and French toast with a side of bacon that were scrumptious! The French toast was so good, I want to go back for more. The Coke products are refrigerated for a refreshing cold drink. The caffe is located in the Estates of Ft. Lauderdale mobile home park and the building is used as the main service center for the adorable community that first opened in 1979.

    Purgatory
    Sheryl W.

    Looked on yelp to find a place for brunch. Came across this and it indicated it was in an unassuming mobile home park, but that it was delicious. As far as brunch goes, I mean, I would consider it more breakfast food, but it was delicious. Everything was perfectly made. I'm really not a big fan of poached eggs and I really do prefer egg whites and to have them done a little bit more but if you enjoy poached eggs, the purgatory dish I had with the marinara was definitely tasty and well done. The 222 that my partner had had a little bit of everything on the French toast made with challah was delicious. Their drinks are limited so if you're looking for anything special for brunch, this would not be the place for beverages I would definitely recommend this again. The only off thing I could say for sure is the bathroom. You have to walk just to get to it not too far, but it was very, very, very hot and stuffy and I had to use the restroom and I felt very dizzy from the heat inside the restroom.

    French Toast with blueberries

    Wonderful little cafe for breakfast! Friendly staff, quick service and delicious food! They really have great french toast with berries, and the 2x2x2 was wonderful. Sausage was a delicious surprise.

    Outside (community center, cafe is just inside breezeway on left!)
    Kerry H.

    Super little cafe! FANTASTIC FOOD!!! Best-kept little secret diner I've eaten at in ages!! Dont let drive to it fool you (large residential & 'high-end' mobile home area....wondered if we had the wrong address! Its a clibhouse for the neighborhood (nice area, should be ok if you need to walk!). Owner is delightful, called as we were headed there about 1-1:30 & hoped they'd still serve, she said up until about 1:40 she'd still serve :o) Coke products, lunch & breakfast (bfast all day, they close at 2pm & are closed Mon-Tues). Fries were some of the best I've ever eaten. Crispy outside, not over greasy! Hubby's turkey club was divine looking & he ate every bite! My French toast was THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD (I'm 55!). Berries SO fresh & all cuts were clean & crisp (no mushy fruit parts!).

    Lighthouse 222

    Amazing place service was wonderful food was delicious! I will definitely be back. I highly recommend if your looking for a good breakfast spot check them out thank you yelp for the recommendation

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    The food was freshly made and came out hot and delicious. The service was great and made us feel very welcomed!

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    We really enjoyed finding this hidden gem. Great food and service! We will definitely return

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