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    Lighthouse Cafe

    4.2 (588 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    LIGHTHOUSE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kristie N.

    World's best breakfast......to me it definitely is not lol. It's not bad though and I'd eat there again. Ate biscuit and gravy, wasn't that good. U can tell it's homemade tho and that's a plus. I wouldn't order it again and I'm a B&G girl. French toast was ok ‍. Potatoes were good but I think got the end of the bag lol. Service was good except they take for ever to give u the bill. And that was for everyone.

    We sat at the bar. It was busy but we were served right away. Good service. Our food.... not great. I ordered the French toast. It was dry!! The egg mixture didn't soak through. The edges and lots of the bread were dry. Thank gosh for butter and syrup. This was a special "vacation treat" for me and it was disappointing. I cut around the edges and ate the center. The bacon was good. My husband ordered waffles. They too were dry too! Overcooked. He ate half. His eggs and sausage were good. Maybe stick to the savory breakfast options

    Dj L.

    Best breakfast on the island, and they really do mean it!! The breakfast tacos were delicious, honestly some of the best I've ever had. The biscuits and gravy were great too, with a nice homemade gravy that really stood out. I also had the cranberry raisin waffle, which was a daily special. They offer rotating specials, and both of our entrées happened to be on the special menu! The coffee and juices were fresh, the service was warm and friendly, and the atmosphere felt cozy and homey. I would definitely come back!!

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    Kimberly W.

    Great spot for breakfast. Busy popular spot so be prepared for a wait Good food split the oceans frittata. The toast with strawberry jam .. mmmmmm good! Good service

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    Ludwin R.

    Food is always good and fresh, service was excelent and the place is very comfortable for big family

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    Loretta C.

    amazing experience having dinner at Lighthouse Cafe's new location. The shrimp risotto and the salmon gnocchi were delicious. The ambience is really nice and it would be a great place for a cozy dinner. So happy they are serving dinner now. They change the specials and the desserts so be sure to check before you go so you aren't disappointed your favorite it's on the menu that day. We will just have to come back another evening.

    Dan B.

    We bicycled here (Yaa, the Sanibel Causeway finally reopened to bicyclists after almost 3 years after Hurricane Ian!) from Iona not realizing that it had just opened a few weeks earlier. It was originally located near the old Lighthouse but was damaged in Hurricane Ian. This new location is only about a quarter of a mile north of the main 4-way stop (heading towards Captiva). First time visit was Friday of Memorial Day weekend at approximately 9:30am and the place was packed! We put our name on the waiting list and about 20 minutes later we were seated. Besides their regular menu, they have daily specials posted on chalkboards on each side of the room. I decided to try their Avocado Toast with 2 eggs ($14.50), and coffee, black tyvm to drink. The avocado toast was extraordinarily good, pleasantly surpassing my expectations! It had feta cheese on top and the guacamole was seriously delicious! The eggs were cooked as I had ordered and the coffee was hot and aromatic. Second visit was Tuesday morning after Memorial Day weekend and it was not nearly as busy. We were seated right away. Again I decided to try a special from their board. This time I chose their Cranberry Pistachio Waffle ($13.00). The waffle was light and good and the cranberries added a nice taste! Service was friendly and on point - checking on us throughout our meals and making sure everything was to our liking. There's outside seating as well as inside - however this time of year air conditioning feels pretty darn good! Good food, friendly and pleasant employees, and reasonable prices are reasons why I'm going with 5 stars. I definitely recommend you check them out.

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    Rob T.

    When we visit Sanibel island we always try to make it to the Lighthouse Cafe for brunch and we are always happy we do! Service and staff are excellent and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the Seafood Benedict. One of my personal favorites.

    Eli S.

    Very nice cafe the owner welcomes you (handsome guy). We were a big group but they accommodate us in less than 30 minutes ( the place was packed). We ordered the farm omelette, eggs Benedict and I ordered a vegetable omelette superb. The coffee tasted great. Service was also very good. We recommend if you are in Sanibel.

    Craig T.

    Stopped here for brunch. Absolutely loved the vibe, workers and food. I got a omelette which was amazing! Throw in some toast and potatoes and it was a win. Others got the grouper sandwich and they loved it. Good stop for sure.

    Seafood Benedict!

    Had a blast... my wife and I have visited lighthouses around the world and states and were delighted to see many photos of some we have visited on walls. But, on to the food which was delightful. The server worked with us and we split a Seafood Benedict plate (without the Alfredo but additional Holandais) and it was delicious. Will order again next time we are on island.

    Bloody Mary

    The service and ambiance of the light house cafe are close to the old place. Food is nothing to write home about and their bloodmary's are subpar for the price. However it's still a staple of Sanibel.

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    Lighthouse is a great, fun place to go to. Local crowd, bar area has entertainment. Food and service always very good.

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    Love this new location. Food and service are still outstanding. The homemade jam served with toast is excellent.

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    The food and service were awesome! I ordered the eggs Bennie lighthouse style and my husband had the omelet both were large and delicious.

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    Will it reopen? Loved this place.

    Can you get there by boat? Docks available?

    Although this restaurant is not on the water, there is a boat dock with other amenities several blocks away.

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