I've been following along with Shift on IG for quite a few years now (since they were a coffee…read morecart/pop-up), and I've had them on my list to check out foreverrrr. I'm only in town a couple times a year and I don't always make it to the downtown area. During our most recent visit, we stayed at an Airbnb nearby and I finally got to visit Shift (YAY!)... What a great local coffee shop! The inside is cute & minimal and I loved the mural spanning the space. The staff was super friendly as we perused the menu, and my decision was easy once I saw that they have a seasonal fall menu featuring house made syrups. The carrot cake one immediately caught my eye, and I ordered a carrot cake latte. My husband got the classic pumpkin spice and yep, it was like drinking fall in a cup. It's so cool to see a gem like this reppin' the hometown. Also cool that they brew Bandit Coffee (out of St. Pete) which we are big fans of. Wishing them continued success and I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in the area!

My daughter has developed a taste for Matcha and every morning she craves for, lives for and…read moreconsumes Matcha. That is not a taste that I have any interest in developing as I would rather eat grass mixed with seaweed than sip on Matcha. Getting that out of the way, on a trip to Ft. Meyers, a request for Matcha was made and sure enough we spent the early morning yelping for Matcha and found this place. It looks fairly new and is part of an apartment t complex. The place is small, and sure enough the clientele fitted the Matcha seekers that have popped up in all urban areas. There were Lululemon' on display, women with tiny dogs, bodies that should all be on the cover of magazines and foreign cars in the parking lot. My daughter got her Matcha which set her on a high energy mood and excited for the rest of the day, so atleast I got something out of it. I did not want to be seen anywhere near a Matcha place so had my dark glasses on, a cap and stayed close to the entrance. My daughter did order me a chocolate chip cookie to make up for my misery and In all fairness it was really good. My daughter raved about her Matcha hence the 4 stars. So if you are craving Matcha, carry a small dog and fit in Lululemon clothing you have found your match!!

Super friendly employees. Variety of seasonal lattes. Tons of cool merch for sale. Great place to…read morework or catch up.

What a cool spot! A cafe, skate/surf shop, secondhand shop, and faith-based organization - with a…read moreskate park in back! Love their dedication to their mission and community. We've been by later in the day so haven't gotten coffee from here, but love the setup and vibes - great lineup of drinks. The main area of the first room is skate and surfing clothes, gear, etc. Nothing I do or use but some cute clothes for sure! The back room has some sale and secondhand items, and we score big here every time. The secondhand section is tiny tiny, but it's right up my brother and I's style alley. He scored two nice safari-style shirts and I got a really cool tee! He also found Dickies pants for $8 - insane steal. The atmosphere and vibe here is great, and they have some indoor and outdoor seating if you're grabbing coffee. Off the main drag of downtown, but worth checking out for sure if you're in the area!

This shoppe is actually not open until 0800 but the wonderful lady let me in to sit and got my…read moreLatte rolling early. This place has a little bit of everything and a great beach vib

Giselle and Josie provided a beautiful atmosphere for a busy morning. It was a relief she provided…read morean amazing recommendation that effortlessly elevated my morning. Must stop place for the best breakfast. Quick service and blooming conversation.

Stopped in for a quick coffee yesterday (Tuesday afternoon, about 3:15pm) and really enjoyed this…read morecafe! The iced caramel latte I got (no whipped cream) was great, and my friend got a hot tea. We wanted to go to a bakery to get pastries for an event, but most places were closed or too far away, so, we ordered a bunch of sweets from Cafe Blue! I loved the fudgy brownies and the m&m cookies, yum! Their pie case also looked amazing, but we didn't order those. The staff were friendly and quick with the orders, and the atmosphere was very fun with the combined books and records for sale/to browse. Parking is paid in downtown Ft Myers, but pretty affordable, and this place has access to bathrooms, but you need a key. Would be happy to come back to Cafe Blue someday!

Cute little cafe with tons of books to read from! My ice caramel latte was great it was not too…read morestrong nor not too sweet. They also have a large checkers game you and a friend can play on. Very quiet calming cafe. Definitely will come back again.

Great coffee but can be very busy and noisy if there on a Sunday morning when the church service is…read morehappening. Big open room with only two tables and a small arrangement of chairs.

Still my favorite coffee shop in town! We did the summer coffee flight. Each one was unique and…read morepacked full of flavor. They even had a refreshing caffeine free option!

Love this center to walk around when i have a free day. I meet up with my friends to have lunch at…read moreTap42 or Cantina laredo, and then we shop at Nord Rack or check out the boutiques. They also have events pretty frequently and you can even bring your pup to Yappy Hour a happy hour on site!

Bell Tower used to be my weekend hangout with my friends! We'd go to all the new movies, and I…read moreloved that they had midnight showings. Now days, I'd turn into a pumpkin. My friend Amanda and I always used to go to Blackhawk coffee here. They had the best Frappes! Bell Tower also has a lot of adorable shops and random concerts on occasion. One time we stumbled upon a free Billy Currington Concert in the Bell Tower Parking lot. It was amazing! I definitely miss this place.

They don't have an espresso machine, so they don't make specialty coffee drinks (latte, cappuccino,…read moreetc). I got an iced coffee with milk and hazelnut syrup. Tastes similar to Dunkin iced coffee, except they charged me $8, which is typically the cost of a latte. I would just save the money and go to Dunkin if you want coffee.

Love this place as a great central meeting point for catching up with friends from Florida's west…read morecoast. Great atmosphere and sweet owner. I wish there were some more low sugar options for me as a T1D, but I'm still happy to support a great local business with a hardworking female (mother) as the owner.

The coffee and pastries were excellent. We tried the Jack-O-Latte, Frankenstein's Matcha, cherry…read morestrudel, croissant, and cookies. Very friendly service and great ambiance on a breezy October day in Fort Myers. We'll be back.

I came with HER Corporate (a working moms group) to Banyan Cafe a few weeks ago and I'm so glad I…read moredid. We were vision board planning for 2024 and it was the most perfect atmosphere! It can be confusing to find the place because it's located outdoors right in the middle of Edison & Ford Winter Estates. They open at 9am unless they state otherwise. It seems like they frequently update their Facebook and Instagram when they change their hours. I love that it's run by a mother and daughter duo and they have freshly made baked goods as well as delicious coffee. They have plenty of seating and there is an awning over some tables and umbrellas over others. Stop by, you won't regret it! It's so peaceful coming here and they even have a garden center next door. It's a perfect place to grab a coffee and walk!