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Lighthouse Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 50 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price: € 11 ($ 15)

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4 of 5 stars
Satisfaction7   78 contributions
Dec 18, 2009

I was expecting alot when I stepped into this small cafe. I had heard it was "the best" place for b-fast on the island. My opinion is mixed. My food was good, though not outstanding. I oredered a "hot" bloody mary, for 6.00, and what I got was an overly sour tomato juice drink with a cup full of ice.... more

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5 of 5 stars
m2ky   7 contributions
Lexington, KY
Dec 17, 2009

From always perfectly cooked eggs to fluffy pancakes to delicious omelets, the Lighthouse Cafe always delivers. If you only eat breakfast once while on the islands this is the place to do it. Be sure to try their homemade strawberry jam! more

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4 of 5 stars
Keysps   5 contributions
Key Largo
Nov 17, 2009

Very good food, moderate prices. We ate breakfast here and the servise was quick and friendly . more

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4 of 5 stars
billnalli   9 contributions
Sanford, FL
Oct 13, 2009

My wife and I ate breakfast here on 10/3/09 - we'd never stayed at this end of Sanibel before and heard that this restaurant was quite good. We were both very pleased with our meal - the banana nut french toast was incredible - give this place a try! more

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4 of 5 stars
beachhunter_david   1 contribution
St. Petersburg, FL
Oct 6, 2009

We rode our bikes to the Lighthouse Cafe about 10 a.m. for breakfast this morning. It's slow season so there was no wait for a table. It's a small, cute cafe with photos and paintings of lighthouses covering the walls. Our drink orders were taken right away. The server showed up to take our orders within 2 or 3 minutes... more

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5 of 5 stars
meinelkm20   1 contribution
Whitewater, WI
Oct 5, 2009

The entire time we were on the island, we kept hearing "Make sure you get to the LIghthouse Cafe!" So on our last morning before heading to the airport, we made sure to go to the Lighthouse Cafe - we were not disappointed! I just wish we would have gone earlier in the week so we could have gone more... more

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5 of 5 stars
Safesleeper   3 contributions
Greencastle,Pa
Sep 27, 2009

This is the closest to home cooking for breakfast on the island. The food is great and the service is friendly and fast. We always eat here for breakfast when we are on Sanibel. Don't miss it! more

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5 of 5 stars
twistd_sister   8 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Sep 17, 2009

The Lighthouse Cafe claims "the world's best breakfast." If it isn't, it's close. Wide range of breakfast standards done right and served up by an energetic and friendly wait staff. more

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3 of 5 stars
SJvacay   1 contribution
Lexington, KY
Sep 15, 2009

I wish I had viewed prior comments about the Lighthouse Cafe, although we didn't really plan to dine there. It was a last minute decision as we were visiting that end of the island and the actual lighthouse site. I ordered the Hungry Fisherman omelette. I agree with another comment - WHY would a local establishment that close to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
kittyluver2   6 contributions
Akron, Ohio
Sep 15, 2009

The people are so friendly and the food is amazing!! Make sure and have their freshly squeezed orange juice! 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.