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Sanibel Cafe

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#9 of 40 restaurants in Sanibel Island
  • Cuisines: American
Traveler Description: The Sanibel Cafe is located in the newly-renovated Tahitian Gardens shopping plaza on Periwinkle Way.   The Cafe is clean, and the atmosphere is... more »

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4 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
Jun 3, 2008

Walked over to Sanibel Cafe when CheBurger said the wait was 15 minutes and the place was only half-full. Ordered the Rusty Pelican and the wife got a veggie burger. Both meals were good. Seemed like they use all their servers at every table. There was a different person every visit. I'd go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
Long Island, NY
May 28, 2008

Our favorite place for breakfast and lunch! What a jewel! The food is absolutely delicious; always cooked to perfection. The service is wonderful! The tables have interesting seashell displays underneath and the restaurant has its own home-made jams (raspberry is best!) more

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4 of 5 stars
Maplewood, MN
May 2, 2008

Has the look and feel of a small town diner. The Rusty Pelican sandwich is terrific! Don't bother with the quesadilla. Serivce was prompt and friendly. more

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5 of 5 stars
Natick, MA
May 2, 2008

This restaurant is modest, tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, so it's easy to miss. But, if you love breakfast, particularly after 10am, you'll want to visit the Sanibel Cafe. more

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5 of 5 stars
Houston
Apr 13, 2008

The Sanibel Cafe was a real treat. The food was excellent. The service was friendly and prompt. I will return there everytime I am in Sanibel. more

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3 of 5 stars
Providence, RI
Apr 11, 2008

Sanibel Cafe is fine for a diner type breakfast spot. The owner greated us and the staff was great and helpful. The food was good which is what it is all abou tin the end. The thing that hit me right when I walked in the door was a weird smell, I think the decor needs a bit of freshening... more

Apr 9, 2008

Last week at Sanibel...breakfast special of huevos rancheros, and crabcake eggs benedict. Both dishes were well prepared, hot and served by a kind and attentive waitress. Pretty little place, tastefully decorated. Neat shadow-box tables with seashell designs inside. Food served on pretty scallop shaped white plates for a lovely presentation. OJ fresh squeezed and delish. Decent coffee with the real... more

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4 of 5 stars
Madison, Wisconsin
Mar 29, 2008

Sanibel Cafe was a family favorite while I visited Sanibel Island. The service was great and the food was awesome. I will go there again next time i'm in Flordia...! more

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5 of 5 stars
East Coaster
Mar 13, 2008

My daughter and I visited the Sanibel Cafe during our trip to the Island. She orderd a fantastic omelette with Gruyere cheese and fresh spinach - I sampled it and it was truly one of the better omelettes I've eaten. I ordered the coconut french toast and it was unbelievable - fresh shredded toasted coconut on three large pieces of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sanibel, FL
Feb 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We made a stop at the Sanibel Cafe for dinner, once again. We were met at the door by the owner and taken to our table. One of the servers promptly came to get an order for our drinks, upon returning she told us about the special of the evening. It was a Surf and Turf with small steak and... more

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Sanibel Cafe Address

2007 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Tel: (239) 472-5323
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.