It was my first time at Bread Pete German Bakery and it was delicious. The pastries were decadent, with several choices. My omelette was perfect and the hash brown was crispy. The restaurant was a bit overwhelmed with a huge table this morning, but the staff went out of the way to make sure we had a great experience. read more

Today we went to Mel's Sunrise Cafe to see what it was all about. The restaurant looked basically the same with upbeat white tables and chairs and colorful coffee cups. It was pretty crowded and there was only one server. We recognized her immediately from Bread Pete, the former Cafe. Then I recognized the owner and then his lovely and friendly wife came in and greeted customers. The food was good and we both had veggie omelets with hard rolls and coffee. The coffee area lets you take your own and have refills too. Dave also went up to the pastry case and got a salted pretzel and a chocolate croissant. Both were freshly baked and delicious. We never thought there was anything wrong either Bread Pete. Now the restaurant seems revitalized with a new menu and some outside seating. We wish them the best and hope they do well. We love supporting our local neighborhood businesses. read more

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Great place for some authentic, traditional German baked goods. We came in for some sweets after Mass and we tried several different types of pastries. All were delicious but my favorite was the German bread...so good! The staff were very friendly and the next time I'm in town I'll be stopping by again. I do believe that the business has possibly changed ownership as the name on the window was different. read more

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Stop by one of my favorite German Bakery & Café in Cape Coral. It was lunch hour, but I opted for pastries and Cappuccino instead my favorite German Meatloaf (leberkase in a fresh Kaiser roll) or Schnitzel Baguette or Avocado Toast! Vanilla cream pastry and cheese pastry are flaky and light. The Chocolate Hazelnut filled Croissant is one of best in Fort Myers! With a small Cappuccino, this hit the spot! The staff is friendly and welcoming! The place is clean with excellent service. Bread Pete is more than bread! An excellent place for breakfast and a quick lunch! read more

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This is a lovely, family owned German bakery and restaurant. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful and the restaurant was immaculately clean. We really enjoyed our pastries and the breakfast sandwich we shared. Would definitely recommend to others and plan to revisit when in the area next. read more

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This place popped up on my husband social media and we decided to check it out . It was delicious!!! The bratwurst & sauerkraut made me do a happy dance in my seat it was so good. My husband could not wait to take his first bite, hence why the pic of his Kaiser Schnitzel has a bite taken already ! Not pictured, my daughter had the Kaiser Nutella and we got some pastries and pretzels to go after we ate. (Which we have already eaten at home and they were so yummy) . Staff were friendly and nice. I enjoyed my cappuccino . My husband liked that the hot coffee is out for self serve so you do not have to wait . We will be back again! read more

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We are always on the lookout for a good place to eat and we're expensive drawn to family owned businesses. We stumbled upon this business. We came in and we were unsure of what the etiquette was since it looked like it was self serve, but there was tables. We asked and we were told we could sit. We sat for about 10 minutes before we asked someone for menus. Might I add the place was extremely busy. We got this feeling they were very much understaffed for the crowd and online orders they had. If it wasn't for the owner personally being so apologetic, and coming over to check on us, I think my husband would have said let's leave. Our food was exactly what we ordered and tasted great. Overall the warmth and sincerity from the owner made a real difference, and we are glad we stayed. We hope they get more help to keep up with the amount of customers they have in the future. read more

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Stopped in to see what they had. For starters, everything was good. The place was clean and the staff super friendly. Very legitimate Kaiser rolls, the cheese pretzel was delish as were the sweet items we got. Without question we will be back. read more

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We are staying at an Airbnb nearby and decided to stop in for a quick pastry on our way to the grocery store. Super friendly and attentive service where everyone is referred to as "Sweetie" or "Dear". Easy to get to location right off the main drag. The restaurant was casual and fairly basic, but the pastries we had were top notch. Very tasty, light and flaky. Others ordered more substantial breakfasts off the menu and they looked really good if you need a more complete meal. I can see why the locals like it. Definitely worth a stop in. read more

A really nice german bakery and breakfast place. It's fairly basic omlet sandwiches and omelets. But very tasty. Bakery items are excellent and the coffee was really good! It's a nice clean restaurant. What was exceptional was the service-it was a little slow going when i walked in but there was only 2 ladies there. Once she realized that and had a moment she was amazing and so helpful! The services is what always takes me back to be honest with you and they were great! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Great service very clean food was very good . The breakfast schnitzel was excellent, roll very good. Looking forward to checking out the pastries. read more

Excellent German bakery and restaurant . I had the schnitzel Kaiser with potato salad and sauerkraut. The flavors were great, the bread was so fresh as well as the ingredients used to prepare the food. I highly recommend read more

The bakery here is amazing - I got an almond and chocolate croissant and they were both perfectly crispy and soft the cafe is cutely decorated and the breakfast menu is very simple. We sat down for breakfast and also ordered the breakfast lox and avocado toast. The food was pretty basic and easily something you could make at home. The iced coffee was very terrible, and my friends ordered English breakfast tea but it was unexpectedly served decaf. I'd recommend getting pastries to go and skipping the sit down cafe and beverages. read more

Don't let the name fool you -- Bread Pete is so much more than just a bread bakery. Yes, the bread is incredible (crispy outside, soft and flavorful inside -- exactly what you'd expect from authentic German baking), but that's only the beginning. They serve fresh, hearty breakfasts, delicious lunch options, and next-level desserts that make you pause after every bite. It's the kind of place where you walk in for "just a loaf" and walk out with a full meal, a pastry (or two), and no regrets. The space feels like a little European escape in the middle of Cape. Cozy, welcoming, and always smells like heaven. If you haven't tried it yet, this is your sign to go for breakfast, stay for lunch, and treat yourself to something sweet on the way out. read more

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Excellent German Bakery. The owners are amazing and I hope to see great things come from this business in Cape Coral. Highly recommend!

Friendly greeting .. clean & tidy atmosphere . Fresh Kaiser rolls & breakfast platter for one is perfect !!! Will be back with friends !!! read more

10/10 recommend!! The service was fast, the people were nice, environment was pretty, and food was great! We got the supreme omelette, the turkey sausage, and pumpkin seed rolls!! Yum!! They were accommodating to my dairy allergy!! The only thing is they didn't have almond milk for lattes!! read more

Perfect little place for breakfast the atmosphere is so clean and cozy, amazing service, everyone is so nice!! Definitely come here if you want the best pastries and chocolate croissants in town!! read more

Mel's Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - This is the chocolate croissant and apple crown!! So yummy - Bakeries Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

What a great find. Fresh baked German bread and pastries. We had the sausage, egg, and cheese on a fresh Kaiser roll which was very good for breakfast. We tried a variety of sweets and the cinnamon swirls and the little jam filled buns were tasty. We went back for lunch and had a very filling Philly steak sandwich and the best potato salad. Very nice and clean place to eat in or to get a carry out. We have been there 3 times in two weeks and plan one last trip before we leave. read more

Mel's Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - Philly Steak and delicious potato salad - Bakeries Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Absolutely LOVE this place! Melanie & Gerhart are the perfect hosts. Food is always fresh & the coffee is delish! Service is quick & the place is quaint & clean. read more

This little bakery and cafe is attractive and busy. I think my choice of food, the German meat loaf, was not a good choice for me, although it might have suited some other people. The eggs were cooked perfectly. read more

First time here, we had breakfast, not an extensive menu, basically eggs & omelettes, also lunch items like sandwiches. We were there around 1230 & their bakery case was pretty sparse so I'd imagine you'd have to get there early on to see what all they actually carry. If you order regular coffee it's self serve. read more

Mel's Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - Assorted pastries to go! - Bakeries Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Clean, Kind, and full service. This store has fresh bread available for purchase and take out. So FRESH!

I wanted sweet treats for my birthday and was not disappointed! The chocolate croissant was scrumptious and the coffee perfect. read more

Mel's Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Great staff and clean for inside dinning for breakfast or lunch. Great pastries and breads.

This is one of our favorite spots, & less then a 5 minute walk from our house. I believe they are open for breakfast & lunch. We have only ever had breakfast here. The breakfast sandwiches are always good, & have always been consistent in taste and quality. They have a big assortment of fresh baked breads, rolls, and pastries. The chocolate croissants are amazing! We had their soft pretzels & they are very good also. If you're looking for some good fresh rolls, this is the place. read more

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We came for breakfast and experienced a great meal and service. This is a nice cafe/ bakery. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The wife ordered the low carb salmon plate, and I had a egg croissant with bacon both were excellent. We grabbed a few almond and chocolate croissants, and a loaf of the pumpkin bread to go. Everything was delicious! read more

Wow! What a hidden gem! Recently renovated interior is beautiful. Immediately greeted by the friendly staff when I walked in! They offer table service but being a newbie I ordered at the counter. Lol. The food is amazing! I got the Bread Pete specialty sandwich which is turkey, ham and salami pressed on their fresh baguette with provolone cheese, lettuce tomato and mayo. They offer other cheese options cucumber but this was my order. :) I also had to try their potato salad and so happy I did! I will definitely be returning many times!!! read more

Mel's Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - The Bread Pete specialty pressed sandwich and potato salad! - Bakeries Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Came here with family after a trip to Cape Coral. Cute mom and pop style place with lots of baked goods and a few breakfast items. Lots of imported German food items. I wish we went earlier because the baked goods were picked over leaving us just a few options. We tried the cinnamon swirl and the chocolate croissant all was delish! I had the sausage egg and cheese on a Kaiser roll. 10/10 recommend. This type of breakfast sandwich is common in deli's in New York on Long Island so I was thrilled to find this place. Service was good, they brought out the wrong sandwich to me and quickly took care of it without issue. If I lived in town I would come here once a week for a loaf of bread and a breakfast sandwich. read more

Oh my! Only sorry we didn't find this place sooner. Hands down the best croissants ever. The coffee was fantastic. Donuts were unique. This is such a hidden gem. Didn't even get to try their breakfast. Next time we go we will and take the pastries home for the rest of our visit. They also roast their own coffee and you can take it home! read more

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More than just a bakery (which by itself is excellent), Bread Pete has cooked breakfasts too. We stopped in this morning and as we went down their short cafeteria-style line and grabbed a pastry or two, at the end we ordered breakfast. They have cooked lunches too but that would be later in the day. My brother got the eggs and bacon and hashbrown breakfast. Very nicely cooked bacon, the eggs were perfectly over easy as he enjoys. I decided to go Continental this morning and had a nice German-style breakfast with sliced ham and turkey and salami with a tart cheese. The seeded rolls with it were very fresh out of the oven. Yum! While I'm not usually one to have dessert with breakfast, how could I say no to this chocolate croissant? It was perfectly flaky with plenty of stuffed chocolate inside. Delish. read more

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The food here is amazing and reasonably priced. The owners are so nice! We had the Philly steak and cheese sandwich and it was the best one I've ever eaten. read more

FRESH!! Get the chocolate croissant. One is never enough. Make sure you have coffee. Pretzels perfect with your German breakfast sausage and wheat beer. Everything is good here!!! read more

Wow. Real German food. Thank you. So I would give them 4 1/2 stars but no option. I had the special goulash. Fantastic. It's like my Grandma made. The boiled potatoes made to perfection. The homemade breads are wonderful. The downside is that they may or may not have a special. So it only leaves you with a sandwich or a meat plate for a choice. This low selection is the only reason for not giving them 5 stars. Also the fact that it's a gamble if you can actually order one. What a shame. The food is so good. If you know what real apple strudel should be you'll be so happy. The best strudel in SW Florida. Not too sweet. Not too tart. Made with a paper thin dough. A few raisins inside as well. I would suggest you try this place if either you speak German or love traditional German food. read more

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Food is so yummy and so fresh! It's a help yourself type of bakery and the cashiers are very kind. You have to get there early in case they run out though! It's a very cozy welcoming feel and highly recommend! read more

A little piece of Germany right in Cape Coral. Love their pastries, breakfast, and sandwiches! Apple Strudel here is to die for! No joke, I would eat a whole tray if I could. Lovely staff, super friendly and welcoming. Great place for a quick bite! read more

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Good bread but very little selection. This wax st 12:30 yesterday. Will try it for breakfast one day.

Good selection of German breads and pastries. Liked the option of getting full or half size pastries. Got there at 8 am and literally no one said Good Morning. read more

We moved back to the Cape after 5 years in FM finally got a moment to stop in and try the place. It was just ok little confusing walking in whether to seat ourselves or wait. We both got egg breakfast and still it was just ok. read more

Small walk up bakery/self serve. It doesn't look like much but the croissants and bread here was fantastic! If you are a croissant fan- this was the best croissant place we found in Cape Coral. read more