The typical coffee shop on Sanibel isn't, at first glance, much of a thing. There are a handful of…read moreplaces (all inside other establishments except one, the Sanibel Bean) and hours all vary greatly. Finding the Bailey's Coffee Bar was a solid find for three reasons. 1) Great coffee, hands down 2) The price is the best on the island ($7.42 for a large and a medium iced Americanos with flavor and cream) 3) They are open later than the other places. The ones to choose from are Sanibel Bean (hours are sporadic and usually close about 2p when they are open), Jerry's (closes at 4p), Bailey's Coffee Bar, Joey's Custard (closed on Sunday), and Island Cow's bar (great place so the bar line is usually a few deep). I will update when if I find more.

Inside baileys general store. Tons of flavors for coffee. I got peanut butter. I highly recommend.read more

Wonderful coffee shop. Great vibes. Fast service. Coffee was top-notch. Even had a breakfast…read moreburrito that we shared and it was wonderful. If you're looking for a breakfast nook, this is the place.

One of the scarce options for a coffee shop on Sanibel Island- the name & idea are cute but the…read moreexecution doesn't seem to entirely be there. The shop itself is super bare bones, they have cute pairings hung up haphazardly all over and it kind of seems like they didn't pay too much attention to details, but there's a good bit of seating and plenty of natural light to brighten the space. As for coffee, they have dozens of flavor combinations but it makes for pretty sweet drink options, and most of them seem to be make from syrups, so it's something I could just make at home and isn't super gourmet. But as one of the few options on the island for coffee, we were happy to get the drinks and a light lunch with friendly service here.

Local diner. Great for breakfast. Food and service A+. Tried the crunchy French Toast. Yum.read more

Service was good but we arrived before most of the island woke up…read more There were plenty of seats available and the server came right away. The inside was nice but nothing special. The waffle was served hot and the 2 sausage patties were obviously hand patties and not pre-cooked. They were delicious. It was nice to have a name brand syrup on the table which made the waffle. But, truly the WORST coffee I've ever had, bitter and terrible tasting.

Great bagel and breakfast stop in East Sanibel! The bagels were fresh, and the spreads were…read moredelicious and tasted homemade. It's also a deli, so they offer other lunch options like sandwiches and pizza. They even have a small grocery section, which is convenient. They do serve coffee, but it's more of a standard self-serve brew rather than craft-style lattes. Overall, I'm really glad we stopped here for bagels. Definitely a solid breakfast spot!

We had wanted the traditional smoked salmon bagels with capers and onions... they didn't have that…read moreso we got smoked salmon, lox cream cheese on and everything bagel. If I were to get it again, I would make sure the bagel was extra toasted. This bagel we received was barely toasted, but it had the cream cheese on it so I couldn't toast it more at home. All the bagels were barely toasted with cream cheese already on them. We also got Ace everything bagel with chive cream cheese, and it was overpowering. Very very oniony taste. The cream cheese was also sorted on the sour side. I would try it again, but I would hope that it would be better and I could explain how we like it toasted a little bit more. I probably wouldn't get the chive cream cheese again.

Been here 3 times now and each visit was excellent. Fast service, very good food, exceptional…read moreespresso drinks. Bagel n cream cheese, excellent; omelet, excellent; deli sando (Sweatin Giuseppe) really excellent. Lowest prices around. It's our new favorite go-to.

This deli located very close to City Hall. It is very convenient for quick lunch. I have visited…read morethis place with a friend. He is recommended this place. The deli is very popular. There is a lot of customers. They have sandwiches and pizza in the menu. I got a steak quesadilla. It is a bit oily but the taste is there. Price is reasonable. Overall is an order from counter and pick up. Not much of service.

Loved our visit to the Magic Bus on Sanibel. Super cute VW bug pics here. Lots of fun sweets, ice…read morecream, drinks, coffee, candy. This is newer since we last visited and it's closer to the Lighthouse beach. Super welcoming and friendly here and free easy parking.

Since Wickies owns The Magic Bus Ice Cream right next door, we skipped Wickies' desserts and came…read moreover here for ice cream instead. And as a bonus, you get 10% off your ice cream purchase when you dine at Wickies. Great! The Magic Bus has taken over the previous Pinocchio's Ice Cream space (Pinocchio's moved to The Periwinkle Shops on Periwinkle Way). These folks here offer a nice variety of flavors along with Sanibel-themed souvenirs. Hubs ordered the butter pecan with chocolate syrup and I ordered a waffle bowl with one scoop each of strawberry and chocolate. The guy helping us mentioned it was his first day and while I totally understand everyone has to start somewhere, he seemed a bit frazzled. Unfortunately, the ice cream was a disappointment. After spending $21, both of us ended up throwing our ice cream away. Both of my scoops tasted freezer-burned and the butter pecan didn't really taste like butter pecan at all. Maybe we just got a bad batch- but why the 4+1/2 stars though?

Amazing vendors that offered amazing food!…read more There was a variety of vendors, from bread vendors to guac to fruit. The guacamole and salsa vendors absolutely amazing. They promised that this would be the best guacamole in the world, and it was. It was absolutely amazing. They also had a native plant garden to look at, which amazed me on which plants are native to here versus back home. They still had available parking space even though it was very very crowded. The paths were nice gravel and they even had sea shells in them to give them an extra tropical touch. As well as a LOT of palm trees. Good for people who want a tropical holiday feel.

This was a very nice market that is only open during the season. It is defiantly worth a trip…read moreduring the season. The location is nice and has lots of unique vendors.

Finally returned after years away (post Ian) as a lifelong Sanibel visitor (2x per year my whole…read morelife and my family has been coming 2+ times per year since the 1960s) so Sanibel is our second home. While I was so sad that they had to move, I think is one of the rare improvements since Ian. There's more space. The feel of the place is the same bit upgrade (but not modern like so many places have chosen to go) Staff were friendly. Service was quick. Food was good as ever. Live that there's outdoor seating now. The rare improvement in a sea of disappointing downgrades post Ian. Thrilled for them and can wait to be back in a few months

If you're looking for breakfast on Sanibel, Lighthouse Cafe absolutely deserves a visit. We love…read morebreakfast, and after trying so many places over the years, it can start to feel like every menu offers the same dishes prepared the same way. Lighthouse Cafe managed to make a classic breakfast memorable. We ordered the French toast, and the portion was huge and easy to split. More importantly, it was absolutely delicious. The eggs we ordered were cooked exactly as needed, the bacon was perfectly crisp, and the cheese grits were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We literally cleaned our plates and ate every bite despite our intentions to simple stop by for a taste. One of the biggest surprises was adding fish to breakfast. It's not something I would have ever thought to eat for breakfast, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The fish was incredibly tender and paired surprisingly well with the rest of the meal. It was such a unique addition that it changed the way I think about breakfast. We intentionally ordered some standard breakfast items because we believe that's the best way to judge a breakfast restaurant. If a place can make the classics exceptionally well, that's usually a great sign. Lighthouse Cafe exceeded our expectations across the board with their delicious plates and service. Not to mention it is nice to visit a locally owned restaurant whose owner is present and working alongside their staff. From the quality of the food to the generous portions, everything was excellent. If you're on Sanibel and want a breakfast that goes beyond the ordinary while still nailing all the classics, Lighthouse Cafe is a great place to visit.

This neighborhood store is so cute it's not an actual business but a mobile unit with very friendly…read morepeople. The coffees are great and we also get our sodas here

Great little stop. Good coffee and treats. Very friendly service. Laid back vibe. Lots of locals.read more