If you're looking for a place that can offer more than you can handle in one visit, this is it. eat, drink, read, see art, relax with friends, impress that new relationship. Just do it and do it at the café. Inside the café is access to the DAAS Gallery, where you can stroll while your order is being prepared. I rate this place as 10, so I'm 5 x 2. It's owned by artists, run by artists, and locals. It's not a restaurant, it's a café. Service can slow down when it's busy; they get lines like all other cafes. An awesome café, and it's your café. Parking is free, and it's next door to the Alliance of the Arts. Wow! read more

Arts & Eats was definitely a neat spot to check out. It's a café and working art gallery combined, which made it feel really unique. We spent time walking around looking at all the artwork while waiting for our food, and there was a lot to see. They also had a big selection of seasonal specials, which was fun. I ordered the Island Vibes Punch, which was supposed to have coconut, pineapple, and matcha. I was expecting something more like a piña colada with matcha, but it ended up being really citrus-heavy and honestly kind of strange, not in a good way either. Two people in our group ordered it, and both drinks actually tasted different from each other. The food took a while to come out, probably around 20-30 minutes, but the staff was super nice and apologized several times. The food itself was okay. My sandwich could have used more filling because parts of it were mostly just bread. Overall, I'm glad we went because it was a cool experience and a fun place to explore, but it's probably not somewhere I'd go back to regularly. read more

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Wonderful experience at this charming artist coop right next to Alliance of the Arts. Chock full of eclectic and unique paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Many of the artists were on hand to chat about their work, very friendly, interesting and low key. The food is all made to order, so takes a while, allowing time to stroll through the various rooms and enjoy all that this fun, extraordinary venue has to offer. Service was excellent. read more

interesting vibe, unusual seating options and friendly staff. The coffee was ok and the food situation offers quite a bit of choices. The food is served as it is ready, so the food comes out fresh and hot read more

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Art gallery and café in one. While waiting on your order, there's plenty of art to walk around and look or from from our local artist. Each room comes to life with the various art work. Various unique flavors and food, you'll be sure to find something to snack on. read more

Arts & Eats Café - Spicy Bocadilla - Cafes Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

As cafes go very good. Set in large art park in strange circular two story building. This cafe has numerous rooms to rent to artists and have much of their work on the walls for sale. Even in the toilet there is art- but no writing on walls. Is this a sign? Easy parking with some outside seating. Good welcome and reasonable choice of wraps and sandwiches. Lavender latte what you might expect. Recommended if you seek a cafe read more

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I went to visit the Arts & Eats Cafe for lunch and to meet some ladies for a Red Hat Society Event. When I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly gentleman who helped explain to me their many menus and different dishes and drinks they offered. I ended up ordering a Fresh Summer Salad with a glass of their signature Lemon Ginger Iced Tea. Everything was delicious! I really liked their interior decor and how it was like an art museum inside and so colorful. It was neat that everything around was for sale inside as well. Love this spot!! Definitely recommend checking out this cool art restaurant!! read more

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I go all of the time on my walks as a pitstop to refuel with a tasty bevy (I have never been let down even on some of the what I would think would be weird concoctions end up being super delicious ) and I stay for the amazing ambience. Every member of the team has been super sweet and insightful which is amazing because I usually come with my special needs brother. They are so patient allowing him to order for him self even though he stutters. I just wish they were open every day but hey, maybe that will make me more excited to go Support your local businesses and artists! Especially in slow season in fort Myers read more

Very cute and much needed cafe by alliance for the arts. Love the vibe inside! Great spot to grab a coffee and a treat before an afternoon show or even at the alliance. Service is always very friendly and welcoming. I would love to see a bit more variety on the menu but I know they're a small cafe and everything is made fresh and to order so it's understandable. read more

One of our areas best, and my most favorite breakfast spots. The service is impeccable, the food is always cooked and served beautifully, and you will not find a more art filled comfortable dining space in town... read more

This is more than just a café, it's a safe and inspiring space for artists and dreamers. The atmosphere makes you want to create and put your mind in that creative state that every artist love to be in. The staff are amazing, and the coffee is incredible! My boyfriend is a serious coffee lover and extremely picky, and he rated it 10/10. read more

Loved this place. Checked them out and walked away wondering why I hadn't sooner. The set up is definitely art studio vibes but not in an overwhelming or stuffy hoitty toitty way. My daughter fell in love with lavender fields read more

This is a super cool little shop with those you love local art. I mean local, not famous artists. So as you sit and enjoy some real tasty options you can not only admire but get creatively motivated! The girls who were working were super sweet and very helpful. I liked going g in the middle of the day because my friend and I had a room to ourselves. It's very small but if you like art, and good eats (not restaurant food) but salads and sandwiches and soups. Desserts and fun things to drink-I recommend! It's a neighborhood place we want to keep!! read more

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A lovely lunch experience with delicious food and wonderful service. I highly recommend the chicken salad sandwich and the lemon ginger tea.

I got a coffee at arts and eats Café the field latte but swapped honey for vanilla. It was amazing. The service was great and the woman and gentlemen working at the front were so sweet. I didn't get a chance to catch their names. I love trying coffee shops and this one was delicious :) read more

Arts & Eats Café - Flower fields latte - Cafes Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Its a little breakfast/lunch place but was open for dinner this special night (Art Show). You order at the counter and then find a seat. The place is unusual with numerous rooms and (of course) art everywhere. When ready, they find you with your food. The menu is not huge. The kitchen is not big, so orders take a few. Food was good, but definitely not a dinner place. read more

Arts & Eats Café - Cafes Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

An easy 5 stars! The food and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced. The employees, Josette and Danielle, are very friendly and welcoming. Enjoying your food & coffee in such a beautiful, comfortable space is the best part! It is filled with artwork and goods from local artists and vendors. So glad I gave this place a try! read more

Arts & Eats Café - Vanilla Lavendar Cold Brew and PB & Nana Toast - Cafes Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Great coffee, friendly staff located in an artist co-op gallery with good music. Perfect way to start your day!

Great little coffee shop with cool art displayed throughout. They offer all types of coffee drinks, breakfast specials and lunch items. The cold brew was very good, strong but not bitter at all. They have non dairy options for milk (almond and oat) if needed. Tucked inside the old democratic headquarters in suite 101. Stop in and support a local small business. read more

Nice neighborhood coffee house! The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Good coffee at a reasonable price. It's a big place with inside & outside seating and it's connected to "The Union" Artist Studios. Art is accessible and everywhere around the area. And they have food--can't wait to try their specials. Open til 2pm and closed on Mondays. read more

Such a unique atmosphere! The cafe is located in the Alliance of Arts. The artists are very open and welcoming to visitors. The cafe has a good variety of games for guests to enjoy. Coffee is locally sourced. Food is okay- not a ton of options to choose from. read more

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i don't usually write bad reviews but my turkey club sandwich felt fake and so small for the price. it was a bit overstimulating to eat in. the art was cool but a bit too much when your food is $17, the size of a croissant, and the turkey feels gummy. read more

Small cafe for the art lover Food was good. Service was very welcoming. Visited Sunday around 11am and wasn't pack read more

What a lovely find! Excellent egg/toast/fresh fruit combo and delicious iced latte. I took mine to go and enjoyed it under one of the beautiful trees at the Alliance. Will definitely visit again, after taking outdoor yoga a few steps away, and post a photo of the meal next time. read more

Great place, great people, right at the Alliance. Go and enjoy! So nice to have wonderful home style food right there at the Alliance.

Looking for a quick lunch, walked in, immediately greeted and asked if we'd been there before. After saying, "no" we got the rundown on the menu and that there's artwork on the walls for sale. I ordered the grilled cheese (your choice of 4 cheeses) and tomato soup combo. Both excellent. Husband got the chicken salad croissant and needed a fork to eat it, the croissant was overflowing with delicious chicken salad. Prices are reasonable and it's very quaint. We will definitely go back. Would have purchased some art, but we couldn't agree on what we liked best! Check it out! read more

Always a great experience. Good food and fine art. A winning combo. Five stars!!!!!

Just discovered this place while perusing the Saturday Green Market at the Alliance of the Arts. It's in the old Democratic Headquarters building. Really unique idea of combining the arts and coffee shop/cafe. Fun to look around at all of the arts and chat with artists. The cold brew was delicious, and the owner was very personable. Will definitely return! read more

Cozy coffee shop with a great style and wall art. Guys were very kind and coffee was well done! Will be back to show my friends next time.

I my wife and another couple stopped in to try this little cafe on ​McGregor. It was an interesting little place. We placed our order and sat right down as there were maybe 4 other people in the place. We chose to sit outside as it was a beautiful day. We received our coffee and lattes as we stood at the counter. Our friends got their food in about 10 minutes. My wife about 5 minutes later. She reminded the server that I was still waiting on food. About 15 minutes later, I still did not gety order. After a total of about 45 minutes I walked back inside. I could talk to the cook through a window. He said he was working on my food after asking what I ordered. About 10 more minutes it was ready which tells me he wasn't being honest and only started my order when confronted. Now some 50 minutes or so have gone by since we ordered. I asked if I could just have my food to go as we had been there for so long. Not sure what else I could have done to be served what I paid for. The two employees that were there were very nonchalant about the mishap. The coffee and lattes we're great. My friends and wife said they liked the food. I'll never know. I wrote a review of my experience on Google Maps. I received a sarcastic rather rude reply. Excuses were made about some event that was taking place next door and they were so busy they couldn't keep up. Yet, my friends and wife were served in about 15 minutes. We were the only ones at the counter ordering at the time. I did not notice any appreciable number of people entering the cafe. When I went back on to inquire about my food, there was no one at the counter. It's why I was able to hold a conversation with the cook. So, no apology was given from the employees present or the owner who replied to my review. The owner was not sorry for the mishap but only angry over the low rating. Instead of apologizing and trying to make things right, they chose to blame me. Think twice before you patronize this establishment. read more