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Café and American Restaurant$$$$
Sanibel
"The Rusty Pelican sandwich is truly amazing."(2 Tips)
"Katie is the best (I believe shes the owners daughter)"(2 Tips)
"The Fish Reuben is to die for...."(2 Tips)
"Best breakfast and nicest hostess and delicious homemade jellies."(9 Tips)
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Trevor NashleanasJune 2, 2014Sautéed Gator is surprisingly good. The Belgian Waffle with blueberries, bananas, m & m's and chocolate chips will make you feel like a little kid! Sooooo delicious!!
Britt PaigeMay 3, 2015Whenever we're in Sanibel, we always have to stop here for breakfast. And Katie is the sweetest server!
- Denise Dew HawbakerJuly 1, 2015Best breakfast and nicest hostess and delicious homemade jellies. Always a must to go here.
- Brianna GoodmanJuly 27, 2013Great food, low-key atmosphere. The Rusty Pelican sandwich is truly amazing.
Cole SmithMay 27, 2018Great food. I loved the grilled chicken BLT with the house chips. But the sausage was also delicious!
Anabela Salvador GeorgeApril 21, 2013The coconut French toast with cinnamon & sugar is to die for! Great place for breakfast. Cool glass covered shell filled tables!
JerryJanuary 2, 2016Great wraps, sandwiches and breakfasts. One of Sanibel's great long-standing restaurants- Denise Dew HawbakerMay 28, 2014Oh my goodness, lovede it there! Will be back. Staff are so friendly!
Now they have turkey burgers!! SO GOOD!! AND they come with sweet potato fries... Heaven...
Stacy RomascavageAugust 12, 2011Check in on Facebook and get a free non-alcoholic drink! Great place and the tables have gorgeous shell designs!
- Get the homemade key-lime pie! It's the best on the whole island!
- Stacy RomascavageAugust 12, 2011OJ is amazing! And it is family owned! A must to go here for breakfast!
The local police eat here regularly. Enough said.
- I've eaten everywhere on the island and this really is the best!
Brigette K.August 6, 2014Interesting place... But the juices and smoothies were good although super expensive.
- Mike KoehlerJanuary 28, 2015Don't order bacon on the side, it is $1.00 per small slice of bacon. That is highway robbery.
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The Sanibel Café
2007 Periwinkle Way (Tahitian Gardens Plaza)
Sanibel, FL 33957
United States
Sanibel, FL 33957
United States
We’ve been inviting guests from all over to enjoy world-famous cooking made from scratch for breakfast and lunch on Sanibel Island.
Open until 2:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:30 PM
(239) 472-5323
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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