SWEET BEAN COFFEE CAFE, Fort Myers - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
PRICE RANGE
$8 - $15
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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American, Cafe
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed March 6, 2021 via mobile

My wife and I live in Ocala. We frequently visit Fort Myers to see my mother-in-law. During each visit we make sure we eat at The Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe. Breakfast and lunches are always excellent. Now they are open for dinner. Tonight's meals were...prepared by an experienced chef with attention to every detail of presentation and exquisitely pleasing to our palates. The chef came to our table to explain his cooking style and presentation of our dishes. The wine selection and desserts were subperb. Stop in and meet the owner, Dave. He will personally ensure you have delicious meals in a well appointed environment.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Passenger37418227891, Owner at Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 4, 2021

We are so happy that you are loyal “Sweet Beaners”! We strive for excellence with every experience! Can’t wait to see you again!

Reviewed February 27, 2021

Absolutely loved my food! The crepes were delicious 😋, the service was spot on and the coffee bar is heaven for coffee lovers! The ambience and charm are an added bonus! Will be back!! I read reviews about people commenting about no masks. As an...avid traveler myself I do my research as to the restrictions that apply. Florida has been reopened at 100% capacity since September 2020 and their restaurants are NOT required to wear masks. Masks are a personal preference. If I go somewhere and I’m not comfortable, then I leave. I don’t bash them on social media. It’s funny that people will travel in a plane 1,000’s of miles with recirculated air but have a problem with a server not wearing a mask. If you are that concerned, then stay home! If you are uncomfortable, then leave!More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Passenger37418227891, Owner at Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 4, 2021

Thank you so much for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review! You have made our day!

Reviewed October 31, 2021 via mobile

My wife and I went for breakfast for the 1st time together at this wonderful place. Speriod she has been here previously with friends and has kept bragging about how good it is. It was time for me to find out for myself. When you...order coffee they have they have a variety of different coffees available that you can go up and pour yourself. They also have every kind of Creamer or milk you can think of period I had the organic Brazilian and it was excellent. My wife had the crustless Kish and it was so tasty!he! I had a phenomenal veggie and bacon omelet. It was moist and tasty. Many places that I go to allow their omelets to get dry and overcook them. That was not the case here. The staff was extremely sweet and accommodating. They were so good that I asked for the owner.. The owner's name is Dave and he came over to the table. I told him what a wonderful experience we were having and that we would be back. He was very gracious and nice. I recommend if you're looking for something with great ambience, atmosphere, friendly service, and great food then you need to stop by and visit this place.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed February 1, 2021 via mobile

NO MASKS really angered me. We stopped on our way to airport, early morning. When given our breakfast, I asked our server and he said servers weren’t required to wear them. I felt very uncomfortable and should have left. We sat outside, which was a...beneficial. I stepped inside to use the restroom, was masked and actually felt stared at. Why are some people so careless? I don’t even remember the breakfast.More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Passenger37418227891, Owner at Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded May 4, 2021

Mask wearing is a choice and we respect everyone’s personal choice and do not bash or persecute them for their personal preferences. You have no problem sitting in a plane with recirculated air for hours with hundreds of people, going through airports that have hundreds...More

Reviewed February 19, 2023 via mobile

The owner is an awful individual. We brought our 17 month old daughter with us for lunch. We put our name on the list for a table and informed the restaurant host we had a 17 month old. They told us they didn’t have a...high chair available (which we thought was strange but not a big deal) but took our name and never said children were not allowed. We were seated at a table, drink order and food order taken by the server who again mentioned nothing of children not being allowed. Our 17 month old made a noise to signal she wanted water and was then quiet. Shortly after, a small, white haired older man (that we then found out was the owner) came to our table and asked if we needed him to get us something for our daughter to keep her quiet. His smug, passive aggressive tone caught us by surprise so we asked (now 25 minutes into our lunch) if we were allowed to have kids. He then, in another passive aggressive tone, told us he will not have anyone disrupting his dining. We decided to leave based on how uncomfortable we felt. Other patrons in the restaurant were shocked at how virtually a noiseless child caused such an uncomfortable situation and expressed this to us as we were leaving. Let me also be very clear, if the establishment decides to not allow children to their coffee shop, that is their choice and I do not have a problem with it. The issue is due to no one stating that having children in the restaurant was an issue. Tell us before we are seated and save everyone the trouble.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 27, 2023

Overall the food was very good and everything was fresh. Service was good. We especially liked the chicken salad, prime rib sandwich and the variety of coffees available. My reasons for a 4 rating instead of 5: -Cafe is too dark for a breakfast/lunch restaurant....It was very hard to read menu. -Although we purchased several beverages, when we asked for a glass of water with our meal we were told the only option for water is to purchase bottled water. -They ran out of the soup special around 12:15More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed May 21, 2020

We visited on May 19th, just after the Covid-19 reopening. None of the staff were wearing masks. And shortly after we were seated, the hostess took a group of four on a tour to show off the remodeling and all five of them, unmasked. stood...next to our table for several minutes chatting about the redecorating process. Selfish!More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed February 2, 2024

Awwwww, still here and thriving! We love, love this little place in a strip along San Carlos in Ft. Myers. Whenever we venture down we always come for a delicious breakfast which never disappoints! The place is cozy (but I do miss your funny sign...behind the counter, David🤣), and the food wonderful. The coffee is hot and fresh with a good variety of choices. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient. All in all, so glad you are still here!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed October 29, 2022 via mobile

Incredible service at this locally owned and operated business. Very friendly helpful staff who were eager to recommend their favorite dishes. Some of the best cornbread and corned beef hash I’ve had. Highly recommended

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed May 20, 2022

Was there with a girlfriend to have coffee. Owner, David, came up to us and asked to leave since we were only having coffee. I can understand that they were busy and needed the table for people who were going to eat. We then moved...over to the sitting area which consists of a couch and 3 high back chairs. We continued our visit and were still drinking coffee. David then came over to that area and asked us to leave again that we couldn't stay if we were only having coffee. I have never been so offended in my life. Will never go back no matter how good the food is there and I have been there a few other times to eat but this time we just wanted to have coffee and enjoy the atmosphere. Big mistake!!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed December 5, 2021 via mobile

This is a wonderful little spot tucked into a strip mall in Fort Myers. The owner and his staff are charming,sweet, attentive. No matter what you order it's going to be made fresh daily & super tasty. You can't go wrong. They offer a rotating...coffee bar with varying flavored coffees. Come check it out. Tell David we sent you.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed May 10, 2020

My husband and I went for brunch on Saturday, May 9th, our first outing in almost 2 months. We were very disappointed to find that none of the staff was wearing masks or gloves. We were told that the owner decided it was not necessary....In this era of highly communicable disease, this is a bad way to treat the public. This is out favorite brunch spot but it will be a long time before we return. By the way, they did some great remodeling while closed and they place looks great.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed October 29, 2022 via mobile

We stopped in for a Saturday morning breakfast and were swiftly greeted by the friendly staff. The ambiance is very warm, homely and inviting. Cafe owner, David, and ALL of his staff were exceptionally attentive. The food was so clean and fresh with a great...presentation. This is a must try for anyone nearby or passing through. Don’t miss out!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed March 15, 2020 via mobile

Really delicious iced coffee. Probably the best iced coffee I’ve had. Pleasant little area to sit outside. Brought water for dog. Friendly service.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Drewogden, Marketing at Sweet Bean Coffee Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded August 20, 2020

We appreciate your time in reviewing our Cafe'. We hope that you will be able to visit soon.

Reviewed October 29, 2022

Arrived at the plaza, to eat at different restaurant. Discovered this place w/ amazing and delicious food and an incredible welcoming and wonderful staff. Definitely worth coming out for. Highly Recommend!

Date of visit: October 2022
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SWEET BEAN COFFEE CAFE, Fort Myers - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Sweet Bean Coffee Café offers takeout services.

Sweet Bean Coffee Café is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4