My group of seven traveled to Alva Country Diner for breakfast last week. We went because of a news…read morearticle about this homey establishment possibly shutting down in a few months if a new owner couldn't be found. When we arrived we were told that they will not be shutting down. Great news. The breakfast menu is fairly small but everyone in the group found something to order. Service was great, coffee kept coming, staff is friendly. We are putting them on our schedule for our group breakfasts.

A lunch stop in Alva, Florida this afternoon. This place…read morehas a rough aged exterior but once inside you are greeted and friendly staff are eager to help. Lots of locals with their families were seated around us. I ordered a cold meatloaf sandwich which came with cole slaw and a pickle spear. My sandwich was good and my wife enjoyed her chicken plate. No banana pudding, but they do offer several different pies.

Kash's Café…read more Atmosphere & Service We stopped by Kash's Café for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the space. The café was neat and clean, with a dining area larger than we expected. Its décor appears to pay tribute to Johnny Cash, with photographs of the singer displayed throughout the restaurant. Once we were seated, our server, Marina, greeted us warmly, brought coffee promptly, and took our order without delay. What We Ordered * Two-Egg Sammie Sandwich with sausage patties on rye toast * Traditional Breakfast with two eggs, two strips of bacon, hash browns, and rye toast Food and Service Our meals arrived quickly and exceeded our expectations. The portions were generous, filling most of each plate, and everything was served hot and flavorful. My two-egg sandwich was very good, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her traditional breakfast. She said her eggs were cooked better than any she has had in the area so far. Final Impression The coffee was good, perhaps not exceptional, but still enjoyable. Overall, Kash's Café surpassed our expectations, and we look forward to returning. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Gulf Coast Terry

A local place on Tamiami in the middle of nowhere. I had the waffle combo with scrambled eggs &…read morebacon & decaf coffee. The food tasted good & the server was friendly. I have my favorite breakfast place & it's hard to beat, but if you want decent food at pretty normal restaurant prices then try it.

Another early fasting morning at quest labs and then a few steps to Rosie's for breakfast! So…read moreconvenient! Tim was our caring server and brought me a heaping cup of hot delicious coffee! I ordered the Monterey Omelet as usual and Dave had the Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. We both opted for grits and English muffins which come already buttered. The Omelet's are just so beautifully presented. Not only are the ingredients combined in the omelets, then beautifully folded with lots of the same ingredients on top! Just lovely to look at and the taste matches the presentation! Extra butter scooped in a little cup for your grits and mine had sour cream on the side for the omelet. I totally went carb crazy and ate everything! It was so yummy and no lunch needed today! The place was bustling and customers waiting even though we are out of season. What a lovely way to start the day!

Fabulous owner/vet. Great food selection. Super service…read more I drive 40 min to get there. Definitely a favorite.

Always amazing food and service, we go there on a regular basis since over 25 years, loving it!read more

We love it here! Servers are always incredibly friendly and remember us from last time. We sit…read moreoutside if it's cool enough--patio is beautiful. I love that I can get the patty melt with a veggie patty!

Where to eat after a Drs. appointment at 3:30 in the afternoon? First we tried Thai Star, which…read morewasn't open. Then KJ's in Ft Myers. They only serve the dinner menu after 3:00 pm. No chance of getting a hamburger there. So we finally decided to go to Mel's Diner! Here we can get whatever we want and a home cooked meal. Jason was our very knowledgeable and professional server. He suggested the chef's special-shrimp scallops and red snapper and a side of vegetable rice. At first I was hesitant because I expected something like you see in a Chinese Buffet. But this was actually very tasty and covered with a light sauce. It also came with soup or salad. Dave got the salad and I got the chicken noodle soup. I wanted matzoh ball soup but there was a $3 up charge for a cup. The soup should have been called chicken veggie with two noodles. Very disappointing. We opted to share an order of rice pudding and it was served in an ice cream sundae glass with whipped cream. Delish! Jason was extra attentive and made sure that we had refills and everything we needed. As always Mel's saved the day.

The food excellent…read more The price is affordable. Staff is very friendly. Great key lime pie. I have been eating here for over 60 years.

They are small local breakfast and lunch spot. It's in the airport so you wouldn't even know it was…read morethere. They have friendly service and good food. Check them out if you are in labelle.

I'm a big fan of food in general, but food within walking distance from the ramp with a view of…read morebeautiful planes? That's a dream come true. I ordered the Air Controller plate, absolutely delicious. Just enough carbs to make you a little sleepy on the flight home, haha. If you're in the area, fuel is cheap and a stop at Short Cakes is 100% worth it. Great food, great vibes, and you can't beat the location. Safe flying, SEE YUH!

I can't believe I have to go back home without Ren's Bistro. I was in Fort Myers for a week and I…read moreate here for breakfast and lunch all five days. That should say everything. Let's talk smoothies first. The Inland Bliss, Sunrise Bay and Paradise Seeker were on repeat for me the entire week. No sugar added, just pure blended fruit and ice. For breakfast one morning I had the Jersey Special on a baguette and I haven't had a breakfast sandwich like that since being back home in New York. Fried egg, Taylor ham, bacon, hash brown and cheese. I'm still dreaming about it. For lunch I had the turkey and provolone on a croissant and was completely blown away. Simple, flavorful and absolutely delicious. My fiancé had the tuna melt one day and loved every bite. I also tried the French onion soup and it was soooooo yum. What made every single visit even better was Anna and Uglus (I hope I spelled that right). They welcomed me back every time like I was a regular and that kind of warmth is everything when you're away from home. The place is cute and quaint. Definitely somewhere you can bring your laptop to and get some work done. I wish I had something like this back in my hometown. You guys will be missed but I know exactly where I'm heading the next time I'm in Fort Myers.

Stopped in around 11:30 on a Saturday and the place was empty. The staff greeted me and took my…read moretakeout order quickly. The food (a large salad) was fresh and ready fast. All told, I was there maybe 6 minutes. As I looked around, the cafe seemed very clean and like a fun place to visit for a lunch or brunch. My options for gluten-free dining were pretty much limited to the salads, but the salad I got was very fresh and flavorful.

Oasis Restaurant was an Easter weekend detour that quickly evolved into something closer to a…read moreculinary awakening. I ordered the country fried steak, an item so often treated as a heavy-handed afterthought elsewhere and what arrived was, quite simply, one of the best I've had. Full stop. Let us begin with the gravy, because it deserves its own paragraph and perhaps a small thesis. The country sausage gravy achieved that elusive, almost mythical balance: not too thick, not too thin, just right. A Goldilocks scenario, if Goldilocks had abandoned the bears and committed fully to breakfast perfection. The steak itself followed suit. The breading was texturally precise, crisp without aggression, seasoned with intention, and generously portioned. Each bite felt deliberate, not accidental. And then, the hashbrowns. Crisp. Structured. Respectable. I say this with full awareness of the weight of the statement: they rival those of Waffle House which, in certain circles, is not praise given lightly. What struck me most was the absence of complaint. Nothing to critique, nothing to adjust, nothing to excuse. Just a meal executed with clarity and confidence. I left feeling not only satisfied, but dare I say spoiled. The kind of spoiled that makes you consider the logistics of returning to Fort Myers for no reason other than to relive the experience. Oasis is not just serving breakfast. It is setting a standard.

Stopped by Oasis Restaurant for brunch and left full and happy. I ordered the country fried steak,…read moreand it definitely hit the spot. The steak was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered with a rich, flavorful sausage gravy that paired perfectly with it. The portions were generous, and everything came out hot and fresh. The fries were crispy, the toast was nicely buttered, and the country fried steak was easily the star of the plate. My only minor complaint was the scrambled eggs. They were a little runnier than I personally prefer, as I like my eggs hard scrambled. That's an easy fix for next time--I'll just be sure to request them cooked a little longer. Service was quick, the staff was friendly, the food arrived hot, and the prices were very reasonable. Overall, it was a great brunch spot, and I'd definitely stop back the next time I'm in the area.