Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island

Food was good, but very much a small town diner meal. Price was high for the quality. Pie was FANTASTIC and I would pay for that all the time. Overall a cute place.

Kid-friendliness: Good options on the kids menu. Has a family restroom as well.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of space to navigate and at least one restroom is easy to maneuver.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

If looking for the best breakfast in the world it’s certainly NOT Lighthouse Cafe on Sanibel! Here are several local restaurants with breakfasts much better: Rosie’s Breakfast Cafe in N. Ft. Myers, Perfect Cup on Matlacha, House of Omlets in Cape Coral, Biggies in Ft. Myers. Lighthouse Cafe had friendly staff, and a nice vibe BUT , the food was very disappointing! The eggs Benedict sauce had little flavor, their potatoes were simply frozen potato cubes deep fried with zero flavoring! Our side of bacon came as three tiny slices, almost burnt! We ordered mimosa’s and never offered a refill. Nice folks at this restaurant but shame on them for advertising the best breakfast in the world - not even close!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

I think I wrote this last visit, but the cranberries added to a waffle should be hydrated well before adding them to the waffle batter. By not doing this….they are tough, dry, and unappetizing.
Also….there are some items that do not retain heat, and need to be delivered promptly to insure hot food. Waffles….are one of them.
Mine was underwhelming.
Servers were hustling, but someone needs to circulate with a coffee pot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Although we’ll miss Sanibel Fresh, Lighthouse Cafe is a welcomed addition to the island! They offer classic and tasty breakfast option, as well as some very yummy lunch options. My family loves their fresh orange juice and the daily specials. Lighthouse Cafe is worth the bike ride or drive over 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Came here after a gravel bike ride. The service was great and the food was really good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Let me start by saying my wife would have given this a 5-star rating. She had breakfast, and she was pleased. Service was good, my Cuban sandwich was OK.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Been going to the lighthouse for close to 30 years. Not the same atmosphere. Busy as usual just not close to the beach as the old location. Definitely new management. Food is very good. I hope they don't loose their old niche, otherwise they will blend in and be nothing memorable. Location, location, location.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Benedict

Waited so long that our breakfast turned into brunch. Environment inside is cramped, people in the table next to you are literally coughing into your food. The service is okay but food is disgusting. Their water is unfiltered and tastes dirty. I ordered a salad and the shrimps were charred and burrned, inedible. Pancakes were the only decent thing. Paid 55 dollars for 2 people for some of the worst food I've tasted. Would not ever come back here

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Very American breakfast.. tasty but not very healthy 😂 i.e. sweet, fatty, little whole grain

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good selection of breakfast items. Service was quick

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Apple Stuffed French Toast Breakfast Plate

Sadly new location is nice but they lost the charm and possibly the chef. Food was not fresh tasting nor recognizable from what we had before. Would not go out of our way again. Sorry to report as they are great people and maybe they can get back to the once best breakfast spot around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Grouper, Corned Beef Hash

Owner was amazing and friendly. Food was fabulous. Great breakfast

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best breakfast steak and other food. Owner is a great guy. Will come back every time we’re in Sanibel!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The worst sausage patties I've ever had. Overcooked, dry and tasteless. The other two people liked their food. We all agreed the coffee wasn't very good. Overpriced. Service was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4