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Absolutely amazing! Fun vibes, quick service, huge portions. So glad we chose to try this local place while visiting Sanibel!
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!!
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.
This was certainly a great place to stop for a meal. We arrived late morning between breakfast and lunch. We were able to order pretty much anything. I elected to have the sausage and Swiss omelette. It certainly did not disappoint. The food was delicious and delivered in a timely fashion. Plenty of ingredients. Service was very good. Server was friendly and personal. They had seating outside. It was beginning to warm up but it was still comfortable, besides a Minnesota resident visiting Florida in the winter will most definitely select outside seats. Place was pretty cool on the inside with tons of photos of lighthouses. A bit noisy with all the island traffic passing out front but you got to see everyone entering and leaving the island. On the must visit list. Almost forgot to mention. The potatoes are the best followed by the homemade strawberry jam.
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
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.
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.
We definitely enjoyed breakfast here. The waitress was spicy but gave us good service. I got a shrimp omelet that was quite tasty although it didn't quite live up to other shrimp omelets I'm sampled during this trip (I think I've just come to prefer the shrimp being cooked into the eggs themselves). It was very good though. And I got a big biscuit with strawberry jelly that was very satisfying. Lots of good coffee and it was a successful meal. Bought some strawberry jelly and a mug on the way out. Reminds me of the vacation. Would definitely recommend.
Food is always good and fresh, service was excelent and the place is very comfortable for big family
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
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.
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.
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.
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Best breakfast on the island. The service was outstanding- literally so fast! We were seated immediately and food was unbelievably good. We went back twice! Best breakfast potatoes I've ever had! read more
Best breakfast spot on the island. Several of their selection has won awards or been featured in magazines. Liked everything we tried. One day the special was banana nut French toast... omg wish it was on the menu. The blueberries they use are enormous which was awesome. I asked if they could be added to the granola pancakes... it was really good but extra fiber wasnt smart for me personally. Tried the malted hotcakes made with waffle batter and they were the only place on island that did my poached eggs perfectly. Service has always been excellent and very friendly. Free parking but the parking is very tight ... the chocolate place next door always says it's open... but not during breakfast hours. So we parked there a few times. During regular times the lighthouse cafe is super busy and likely have yo wait. There are so shops to browse. Sept is evidently the slow time. So no wait. read more
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Wife and I stopped in yesterday, after sunrise shelling, for some breakfast. We had heard about this little cafe and wanted to give it a try. This is classic, old Florida and we loved it. It is quant, lots of framed Lighthouse pictures from all over cover the walls. You can hear accents from all over the country and at least two different languages, if you listen closely. The hostess sat us right behind her and the register as soon as we walked in. I recommend that table if you are a people watcher. The servers were all over the place, taking care of all the customers like they were family. We ordered fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, water, and a house made Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary is very thick and the vodka is hardly noticeable, but this thing is delicious. The orange juice is heavenly. My wife got the seafood Benedict and I got the Hungry Fisherman Omelet. Both were delicious! I asked for an English muffin with mine because they serve homemade strawberry preserves, which are to die for! Everything was delicious and we will definitely go back. When you're done eating, walk it off by hitting some of the little shops flanking the cafe, you won't be disappointed! read more
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We walked her from our vacation home. This made for a great morning, every morning, for nearly a week. We were beginning to feel like family, lol. Friendly faces, helpful, and patient. Social distancing is here, so the wait is a little longer than normal. But don't get frustrated, the tables turn over fairly quickly. People seem to be aware to not linger because others are waiting too! The French toast was fresh! I got a generous portion and it was delicious. I also ordered a scrambled egg on the side to make it a perfect breakfast for me! My breakfast was great. But my 19 yo daughter ordered the whole wheat pancakes and bacon. It was not what she expected. I believe her pallet was cut out for whole wheat pancakes, lol. I assure you, they were fine. We loved supporting local businesses and this little cafe certainly deserves the attention. read more
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In over three decades of visiting Sanibel, I don't know how it was possible to have never been to the Lighthouse Café for "the world's best breakfast." It was time to change that. My parents and I biked down for a delightful breakfast. "World's best" may be a stretch, but it was certainly good. We split an order of the blueberry pancakes, and each had a side of our favorite style of two eggs with toast or potatoes. The blueberry whole wheat hot cakes evidently ranked 12th place out of the 100 top comfort food menu items in America, according to Country Living Magazine. I can totally see it. They were fabulous! Made with fresh, juicy blueberries and accompanied by a blueberry syrup that also had fresh macerated blueberries. Yum. I don't think I could have eaten all three by myself, but it was a perfect quantity to split this platter of blueberry heaven. As a side note, for a little café like this, it had surprisingly great coffee! Every few minutes it felt like someone was taking a lap around the restaurant with a carafe to top off cups and provide warm ups with a friendly smile. It was also fun to admire the décor of hundreds of lighthouse pictures that canvass the café walls. read more
Another Sanibel breakfast gem. We always either went here or the Sanibel Cafe. There were many mothers days I took my mom here. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but it's quaint and got that island feel. read more
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Stopped in here on our way off the island and ending our long weekend get away. The reviews were solid and the menu sounded good. Very unassuming place with a decent sized menu. Not very busy so we were seated right away. I chose the Pirates pleasure from the specials board. It was a scramble with bacon, eggs, potatoes and peppers and onions. Great grill flavors. Debbie had Eggs Benedict lighthouse style which means on a croissant. Pretty tasty but just ok. I decent stop for breakfast that is a good value for what you get. A great beachy feel. read more
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This quaint restaurant was our friend's second choice for breakfast (we didn't make it to #1). Located at the far end of Sanibel Island near the famous lighthouse, we were impressed by owner, Dan's, friendly nature which was mirrored by our waitress, Heather. My husband ordered the Blueberry Wheat Pancakes which were served with blueberry syrup - both of which were well supplied with plump fruit. For the price, there should have been a side of bacon ... just sayin'. I was sorely disappointed in the Seafood Benedict which contained a scant amount of tiny shrimp and scallops overwhelmed with "fake' crabmeat (surimi). Skip it. Our breakfast experience was not the very best but I might give them another go. read more
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. This is a must-do in Sanibel. We were completely satisfied with our experience! The potatoes on the side were so shwae I almost asked for the recipe. I can't think of one bad thing to say about this place! read more
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Quaint local breakfast place that we picked based on its menu. I, myself, had the Seafood Benedict - 2 pieces of toast covered with shrimp, scallion crab meat, eggs and alfredo sauce served with home fries. So unique and delicious. My hubby had an omelet topped with hollandaise sauce and served with home fries and toast. He also was very pleased. Their homemade jelly was devine. Coffee also was amazing. read more
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Food was absolutely delicious! Coffee was good & the mimosas topped it off My husband had the Hungry Fisherman, it was loaded in crabmeat & was amazing. The strawberry jam they give you with your toast was the best jam we've had! We can't wait to come back down! read more
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In the morning near the lighthouse of the Sanibel Island not many restaurant open. This is the few restaurants serving the breakfast. The place is pack with vacation tourists and local. The decorations is somewhat unique with pocket of seating. The wall full of light house pictures from many place. We were here for a business deal and need a place to discuss some findings. We have only coffee and juice. The coffee is refilling unlimited. Service is good and attentive. I like a lighthouse picture that falling to a small house next to it. Their wall to bathroom advertising the local festival. We have good time there. read more
If you're staying at Sanibel, this breakfast spot should be on your list of places to visit. Affordable prices for food that will fill you up before a day in the sun. They are COVID-19 conscious and all waiters and staff wear masks. They also only have seating at marked tables. We got seated quickly around 10am and also got our food quickly. One of the biggest factors for me was the coffee was good and they were always quick to fill an empty mug. I also had a bite of the key lime pie and WOW it is comparable to a pie from key west (it's homemade and peanut free). Overall a really great experience and I would definitely stop by again to try their French toast or pancakes. read more
Best breakfast place on the Island! Cool vibe, local feel, happy customers. Great specials, so be sure to check them out. Love the Eggs Benedict with homemade lime hollandaise! And the potatoes! So good they even sell the seasoning! Well seasoned and a perfect compliment to the breakfast items. Great lunch option too, with nice local beers on tap. Sandwiches are delicious! Enjoy! read more
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Highly recommend the orange juice as it's so good. They proclaim "best breakfast in the world" and to be honest this was a really good breakfast and would recommend it being a stop when in Sanibel. read more
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1020 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
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(239) 420-0303
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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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They do allow you to call and get your name on the wait list in advance. They're really good about that.
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