Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island

"Food was so good, the blueberry pancakes do not disappoint. Everything was very fresh, service was kind and quick. We were a group of 6 and, despite it being peak hour, we were sat within 5 minutes of arriving. Great service, clean place, delicious food. Will return!"

"After reading many great things about Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel Island, my wife and I visited today (24May2024) for breakfast. The restaurant was well-attended and we entered to be seated immediately. The restaurant was neat and well organized. It was aesthetically pleasing. Everyone we encountered from the gal bussing tables (also serving coffee), to our server Maddi (?sp), to the former owner and his nephew both overseeing the front of house operation, were very pleasant and working hard. I ordered a sausage breakfast sandwich with their “famous” breakfast potatoes, with a side of corned beef hash. My wife had 2 eggs poached medium , home-made strawberry jam, and marble rye toast. Her meal also included their breakfast potatoes. The food was served quickly, arrived at a good temperature, and the portion sizes were good. Everything tasted “okay”. The prices were a touch higher than comparable restaurants in the area. Their fresh squeezed OJ was very good. Unfortunately their coffee was not. All the food was GOOD, but I have had many a better breakfast potato than the ones people rave about from Lighthouse Cafe. They were NOT bad, they were just not fantastic. They were ….there. I would eat them again, but I don’t understand the hype. We would probably visit again. 4.2/5"

"So very happy to have the Lighthouse Cafe open on Sanibel Island! The original location was badly damaged from Hurricane Ian, like many businesses on island! The new location is beautiful and inviting! We stopped in for breakfast and were not at all disappointed! My family and I dined on waffles, French toast, omelets, and the daily special of chipped beef on toast! Everything was delicious! So excited to see our favorite waitress Lisa working there! If you stop in, ask for Lisa!!!"

"I'm so happy that this place is back and better than ever after Ian ravished the island. When you walk into this place, it's an immediate breath of fresh air. The floor plan is open and the lighthouse pictures are even more plentiful than ever before! Plus, the view of outside from the dining room is beautiful. I got a breakfast scramble special and it was fantastic! Cheddar, diced potatoes, onions, egg, and red peppers made it a wonderful treat, but let's not forget their famous strawberry jam that comes with all of the bread. They still have it! I love it."

"Great French toast and pecan waffles with applewood smoked bacon. Highly recommend upgrading to real maple syrup. New location is very convenient with much more seating."