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

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.

We stopped at the Sanibel Bean twice for coffee during our week vacation on the island. My husband…read moreand I both really enjoyed our ice lattes. I am dairy-free and I ordered a decaf almond milk latte, and they were easily able to accommodate and made a delicious iced latte that I thoroughly enjoyed! The prices are a lot more expensive than you will find your typical coffee shop, but it's worth it for a vacation treat. The first time we visited, we both ordered iced lattes, and we were not asked what size we wanted. We were defaulted to the medium size which was pretty pricy and more coffee than I wanted to drink. The next time, I was sure to order a small and there was no issue. There is plenty of seating and fun island themed artwork in the large dining area with bathrooms. There is also extensive seating outside in a nicely landscaped lush patio area. It's worth biking or walking over to the Bean, and there is something on their expensive menu for everyone!

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.

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.

Fun atmosphere with the old character statues and quickly served up our Cuban Sandwich and Meatball…read moreSub. Both sandwiches were warm and delicious, came with potato chips and we split a piece of the Keylime Cheesecake!

We love the Magic Bus! My daughter must have had 30 refreshers over the last 5 days. The iced…read morecoffee is also amazing! As is the key lime pie! The young ladies that work for you are all wonderful.

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.

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