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Lighthouse Cafe


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4 of 5 stars 38 ratings
38 ratings
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#30 of 43 restaurants in Sanibel Island
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price*: $ 15
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3 of 5 stars
NativeDina 2 contributions
Ocoee, Florida
Jul 6, 2009

I have eaten here a couple of times for breakfast and it is not bad. Some of my family member that also ate there thought it was some of the best breakfast they ever had. I do like that they have different breakfast specials that the chef has made up with the local seafood.....interesting choices though not all of them... more

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4 of 5 stars
14clubs 25 contributions
Chicago Burbs
Jun 16, 2009

We went for breakfast on the last morning of our trip during the first week of June. This place has great local charm and ambiance. It's a typical breakfast spot with pretty much anything you'd want including fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juices and bottomless coffee. It's got the hustle and bustle of a favorite of the locals as well... more

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3 of 5 stars
FlyBoyKansasCityarea 6 contributions
Kansas City area
Jun 6, 2009

My wife and I stopped in to sample some local flavor in what appeared to be a predominantly "locally dined in" establishment, for lunch. We were told in advance this was a good place to enjoy breakfast, but we aren't much for breakfast eating, so we opted for the lunch menu. I tried the seafood grill sandwich while my wife... more

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4 of 5 stars
GoHoos99 9 contributions
Chester County, PA
Mar 29, 2009

We were on a bike ride to the lighthouse and stopped off for "breakfast for lunch" -- the food is great, but the place is pretty small, so you should either call-ahead or expect to wait for 30-45 minutes. Great breakfast food with some unique/creative options. more

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5 of 5 stars
monaCincinnati 6 contributions
Cincinnati
Mar 21, 2009

Local feel, great fish and best breakfast around. Plan on waiting especially for breakfast. more

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4 of 5 stars
Zephyrine 3 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Mar 18, 2009

The Lighthouse Cafe is our favorite place to have breakfast on Sanibel. It is a homey , casual sort of restaurant, and the staff is friendly and welcoming, if sometimes a bit rushed. Their whole wheat pancakes are heavenly; ditto the (homemade?) strawberry jam they serve with breakfast. The wait time is unpredictable, but the last time we were there,... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelingshane 18 contributions
Iowa
Feb 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

we stayed on Sanibel for six days, and 3 of the mornings, we ate breakfast at the Lighthouse cafe. It is a cool restaurant, as is most of all the restaurants on the island. They had really good french toast, and pancakes! One of the best places to eat breakfast on the island. They had a supper menu, but we... more

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4 of 5 stars
PD2Traveler 10 contributions
Traveler
Feb 1, 2009

I've never considered this place to have the best breakfast in the world, even on Sanibel it has good competition from Island Cow, Blue Giraffe, Sanibel Cafe, and others. But we enjoy coming here and usually get a great breakfast. There's almost always a wait, in fact I can't remember ever waiting less than 30 minutes. This last time I... more

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2 of 5 stars
Tr8vel8tor8 5 contributions
London
Jan 20, 2009

doesn't mean it's true! It was ok; that's it. Nothing special. We were on Sanibel for a week and went there only once for breakfast; we preferred the Island Cow. This place was cramped and dull in comparison. more

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4 of 5 stars
phillysteve51 7 contributions
Philly
Dec 2, 2008

!Loved it!!! The place was busy, but we were seated promptly. The sever was very friendly. (albeit a little goofy which we enjoyed) When we asked her what was good, meaning her favorites, we got the stock answer "everything is good" When we asked about her to be more specific, she gave us some good suggestions. The tomato slices were... more

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Lighthouse Cafe Address

362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957-2134
Tel: (239) 472-0303
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.