Everyone goes to Pinchers. Everyone goes to Lobster Lady. Both are great. But the locals eat elsewhere. Here are the Cape Coral spots that don't show up first on Google.
Tiny Spots That Punch Above Their Weight
Annie's Restaurant
Old-school diner, breakfast all day, the locals' Saturday morning headquarters.
Crave Culinaire
Cape Coral cafe with elevated lunch. Sandwiches and salads with a chef's touch.
Sweet Things Cake Shoppe Cafe
Adorable, pastries are unreal, locals stop in midday.
Coastal Donuts
Best donuts in the area. Get there before 11am or they're sold out.
Hidden Latin American Gems
El Patron Mexican Grill
Authentic, not Tex-Mex. Tacos al pastor and birria are excellent.
Sabores Restaurante
Colombian, big portions, the bandeja paisa is the move.
El Mariachi
Cape Coral local-favorite Mexican. Margaritas are strong, salsa is fresh.
Cuban Sandwiches To Go
Various small Cuban shops in NE Cape Coral. Worth driving to.
Asian Eats Locals Know About
Sushi Thai Pine Island
Cape Coral, fresh sushi, Thai too. Best lunch deal in the city.
Pho Vietnam Cape Coral
Real pho, not Americanized. Great for a rainy day.
Tom Yum Thai
Pad see ew and tom yum are the order. Small family-run spot.
Cheap Eats Worth Driving To
Iguana Mia (Sometimes Just a Burrito)
Locals get the lunch burrito under $12. Big enough to share.
Pinchers Happy Hour
Half-priced apps and seafood from 3-6pm. Locals only know.
Cape Coral Brewing Co Food Truck Night
Different food truck nightly. Cheap, casual, great beers.
Publix Pub Subs
Stop laughing. Best $7 sandwich in Florida. Order online to skip the line.
Food Trucks and Pop-Ups
Lulu's Tikki Bar Food Truck
Roams Cape Coral. Caribbean fare, follow on Instagram for location.
Maine Lobster Roll Co
Moving food truck, the lobster rolls are the real deal.
Korean BBQ Pop-Up
Various locations, follow Cape Coral food groups on Facebook for schedule.