Just good people cooking up and serving good food. Hidden gem. Everything made from scratch. Haven't had a bad thing there. This was them cooking up and providing our veterans with a Thanksgiving meal. Kudos!

I wish I could give it 10 stars. I went with my fiancée this morning and he had today’s special: the biscuits and gravy platter with eggs and potatoes. Everything was great. I had the spinach croissant, cucumber tomato salad and a bowl of fresh cut fruit which was actually (and surprisingly) freshly cut. It had blueberries, bananas, strawberries and oranges in it. For dessert we had the chocolate and orange cheesecake which was huge and extremely rich. This is the only place we’ll be going for breakfast from now on. The service was excellent, the ambience was very cute and comfy.

This place is a gem! The dude at the front of the house, Tony, is super friendly and charming, and the food itself is excellent. Not only is it served quickly (but not too quick, you know?), but it's also really reasonably priced. Getting to the restaurant area is a bit strange, as it's located in the middle of an old retirement home, but just follow your nose and you'll be fine. I saw someone mention here they felt misled by the menu saying fresh squeezed OJ and then it came in a Sun Harvest bottle. Sun Harvest is a local brand (seriously, it's like ten/fifteen minutes from the restaurant) and it's easily the best OJ I've had. Oh, and the coffee is actually good, too. It's not just burnt bean water like most restaurants of this style. I cannot recommend this place enough. The food is fresh and delicious, the portions are generous, the guys who run it seem really cool. This is exactly the kind of local business we should all be supporting.

This place is so unique & cozy! The food is to die for and the staff makes you feel like you've been joining them every day, for years! Their's is down home cooking with a special flair! Bring your appetite because you have to have one of their incredible homemade desserts!

This is a hidden gem! What a fantastic place to go and have an amazing meal!! Such wonderful people who make you feel at home, in a whimsical and comforting atmosphere, they are just waiting to make you incredibly delicious food! I feel like I have missed out by not having ate here before now.

Absolutely positively the coziest and friendliest place in all of Southwest Florida! Now... Let's talk about the food . Absolutely everything is homemade in house. The specialty is a Belize BBQ pork used in the number of concoction recipes. And the baked goods are baked every morning. Get here early, or items sell out. FRESH!! The Gathering Place is going to become a go-to eatery for us! Well done Gathering Place team!

I absolutely adore this place. It's tucked away in a place I didn't think I'd find a restaurant, but the unusual location matches this unusual find. First, it's adorable filled with many different types of patrons. Everyone working there is like your bff, you just feel at home. Then the food, the food is amazing. It's not your everyday diner. It's unique selection of sandwiches, salads and bowls make you want to try everything. No one left hungry or couldn't find something that they didn't find delicious. Then there's the desserts. They are amazing! From the "tagalongs" to white chocolate blueberry cheesecake to pineapple bacon turnovers, everything is an indulgent delight. If you want a fun time, delectable food and to be treated like you're family.. this is your place.

So don't let the building scare you off (it used to be part of a nursing home and now it has a spa, masseuse, nail tech, etc)... I've been seeing it as I don't live too far and wondered what the food was like per the reviews... I am soooooo glad I stopped by. The aesthetic is a vibe. The food a vibe. Everything! The whole staff is so sweet. My server was the absolute sweetest 🥰🥰🥰 the owner was also so friendly! I got the BBQ pork tostada... and they have sun harvest OJ there. 😍😍😍 I will definitely make it a habit to come back and try their desserts and more of the menu. Please go because you won't be disappointed 💙

Food was delicious and atmosphere was friends. Recommend checking this place out if you have never been. I know i will be coming back

What a wonderful and tasty little hidden restaurant! This little cafe is hidden within a inside plaza and it was everything adorable, delicious and comforting! Books to read, desserts to taste and great friendly employees. The breakfast tacos were on point!

Excellent!!! Delicious lunch (Rice & Plantain bowl) and staff is awesome!!

We were visiting from Salt Lake City, and we found The Gathering Place on Google. We visited the restaurant because it had a decent review (4.8).The service was slow and the food rancid. They actually served me hash browns that were charred. I don’t normally write reviews, but I wouldn’t take my dog there. We are not doing the public a service unless we protect them from places like that by staying pro active and speaking out. Even if their breakfast was mid level, which it was not, you do not serve burned potatoes- end of story. I had a bad vibe when I walked into the place, being a former nursing home and all, but I gave them the Benefit of the by trusting the Google review. But it was the service and the food, that seems to be on life support, that sealed their fate with me and my three family members. You can’t progress with old ideals, tired reputations, and bad food. Sorry. You gotta keep your game face on to stay in the game. Billy-Keep in’ it real.

Off the beaten path but worth finding. Food good and some unusual menu items.

Stop here, you will not regret it. Great food, great service and the best GF peanut butter pie I have ever had in my life. Seriously.

One of my favorite restaurants in the US! So excited to find such a unique and wonderful place. Food is so fresh and delicious. Looked all over Fort Myers for a good lunch place and found the same menu all over town. This is the only place with a unique menu. Love the owners and waitstaff was so friendly/great service. They really make you feel like you're having a meal at home. You'd never in a million years know there's a restaurant where it is but that added to my excitement to find such a good place to eat. You're in the right place when you drive through a neighborhood and turn into an office building lot, just go straight back and you'll see the sign.

Breakfast was very good. This was my first time visiting the restaurant. The staff that greeted us was very friendly will be back soon!

cool location to meet with coworkers. i look forward to a return trip. they have a lot of great reviews for a reason.

Delicious food and nice atmosphere. Desserts are homemade and fabulous. Also a great selection of books to borrow.

Today was our first time visiting The Gathering Place. Our food and service was excellent! We are foodies and appreciated the deliciousness and creativity that was put into their menu. After interacting with one of the owners named Tony, and watching the very special connection between the customers and staff, we realized that this place was very unique. We cannot wait to visit again to enjoy the camaraderie and try other menu items! … Mike and Mary

Superb

I had a great experience with their catering. The price was good and food was fantastic. My husband and I tried them out for a breakfast date, too. The prices, again, were good and we were never without coffee (yummy flavored coffee of the day). We tried food/ingredient pairings outside of our "norm" and are so glad we did. We will be back!

We went to the Gathering Place on the advice of a friend that stumbled upon it during her stay here in SW Florida. We enjoyed our Breakfas a Cali Burrito plate, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with eggs and potatoes and 2 Coffees. It was a little different finding it, navigating how to order and how to pay, etc. but it was a good time.

So.. the food was good and the owner/ manager was awesome! However it is located in what I think is a nursing home so the vibe is a bit unique and not really our cup of tea for a brunch date. 🤷‍♀️

The food is delicious and you can’t leave without taking some of the fresh pastries to go. We had a honey pear bear claw and a slice of lemon berry pie that were to die for. The vibe makes you feel like you’re eating with friends, ones with a great sense of humor!

Went in today for the first time with some friends who are regulars claimed I would love the food and atmosphere. Oh my gosh, they were absolutely right! The food is AMAZING. The owner and staff are so much fun and make you feel completely welcome. Can't wait to go back again!!

Excellent cafe! Tie dye shirts, kooky interior decorating, EXCELLENT coffee and avocado in half the things on the menu. I mean it basically screams hippies. I love it! Very cozy and laid-back, and the food was delicious.

This Bistro/Bakery is in the center of an office bldg. Follow the signs like a treasure map and Voila ... Food was amazing, creative and delicious. Comped a lemon chocolate turnover to die for. Owner/Staff were really friendly and attentive and whole place vibe was comfortable and felt like visiting an old friend. Highly recommend and will return.

Wow! Didn't see this place being what it was. AMAZING experience. The owner is so great with people and let's Noone go unnoticed. The food was excellent. So many great homemade items. Don't let the building scare you. GO IN !!! We almost didn't but now we're so glad that we did.

I love this place. The baked goods are unique and delicious. The food is excellent! The atmosphere is warm and homey. I feel comfortable there. Love the guys and their bantering! They are feminists! Fast becoming my fave place!

I thought we were lost when my wife was giving me directions. Once you get inside the staff is kind and welcoming. The food is all scratch made deliciousness. Can't wait to go back and try something different!

Love this fun, convenient blast of food selections! Everything is as fresh as Tony & Shawn’s amazing humor. The Mile high pies, fresh coconut Belize bowls, hearty soups are my favorites but their menu is full of delicious soul food & many choices.

My girlfriend and I tried The Gathering Place out for brunch today. At first we weren't sure we werrle at the right place. After walking into the building, we asked the receptionist at the main entrance where it was, and she pointed us in the correct direction. After finding it, it turned out to be nice and quaint. We were able to sit down immediately, and a waitress took our order. Later, we were serviced by a waiter and I enjoyed the banter. The staff all seemed pretty friendly. I ordered the Western Scramble, and my girlfriend ordered the eggs and meat croissant. It tasted good and it was fresh. You can't beat the price either. This is a fun little establishment.

Now known as "Shawn & Tony's Kitchen".... They have limited seating and still do a tremendous Carry-Out Trade!! The Food is as Good as Ever!! They are Very Busy with the Catering end of the Business!! Stop in and have Breakfast or Lunch! This is Fine Dining in a Small and Quaint space with a Culinary Flare Unique to its own!! The Soups are as good as your Grandma used to make!! The Salad choices are plenty and Super Yummy! The Sandwiches are CrAzY Good!!And those Handsome, Smiling Faces!! And the Bear Hugs!! The whole Experience is Delicious!! Tell them Otto sent you!!

A hidden gem. Great food. My husband had the pepperoni chicken pressed sandwich and I had the lunch chicken and beligum waffle. Tony was sweet just like staff. Everyone was in such nice mood. The dessert are delicious!!! I found my favorite brunch spot.

One word, Amazing! Everything on the menu is cooked from scratch with love. All the staff is amazing and the dessert are to die for. If you haven't been, this place is a must try.

Strange location, but walk in. Trust me. Used to be a nursing home 30 years ago and now the suites are rented out to businnUnique menu, I love the options! I am not a fan of traditional breakfast so this place is my cup of tea. Seeing the lunch menu, I can not wait to come here for lunch. Holy waffle. I had the caramel apple and cinnamon waffle and it was my favorite. Rice and beans for my side was delicious too.

Today was our first time at The Gathering Place but they made us feel like we’d been eating there for years! The customer service is great and the food was perfect. The Saturday biscuits and gravy special was the best I’ve had. Will definitely be making this our local place for homemade breakfast!

Anyone who doesn't give this place 5 stars is kidding themselves. The Gathering Place is one of my favorite hidden gems in Fort Myers. The breakfast fajitas were just amazing and who would have guessed they have better beans then even my favorite Mexican restaurant. Between the excellent service and friendly charm, The Gathering Place has definitely become one of my favorite places to go for breakfast in Fort Myers. Please give it a try

What an amazing place. Food was delicious, atmosphere amazing. They make you feel welcome and relax. Our server was a young guy with tattoos, I think his name was Mike.. he was amazing, helpful, nice, made sure we had everything we needed....Go visit this place, you wont be dissapointed.

Love the variety on the menu. New combinations daily. Great staff, they really care about you.

In the past six months I have become a "regular" at this very special restaurant. There are many reasons for my patronage, but I must say that it is the friendliest, most entertaining breakfast and lunch spot in all of Fort Myers! The food and homemade desserts speak for themselves. Delicious and unique, just like my lovely friends running The Gathering place. I would also suggest that you check out their catering menu. I recently had a birthday party for two of my friends and they did a spectacular job seeing to my orders. I even ordered the birthday cake there! Exceptional💜

Loved the unique atmosphere, food was great and Tony was such fun. Highly recommend this restaurant. Just wish it was closer so we could be weekly visitors.

This is a hidden gem in fort Myers you must must go have breakfast or lunch there and don't forget to take a piece of pie home ❣️

Cute, different,good food and owner was awesome

This is one unique place!! Food very good waiters good. Would prefer they not hang around the table constanyly6but we will most certainly be back!

Absolutely fabulous!!!

After 9 months away my wife and I forgot how much we missed it it was Awesome

Best food in town. Great owners. Friendly staff.

Great staff, Great food, Great bear claws

A wonderful little unique breakfast and lunch place. The atmosphere, food, and employees couldn't have been better. A hidden gem!

Wow really delicious food! Chicken salad was super unique & packed with flavor. Loved the broccoli salad as well. The best part of the meal was the chocolate espresso tres leches cake. Omg - heaven! Super funky location, don’t let that scare you off though. Totally worth the whole experience, it’s part of the charm.

This place is fantastic! Great food, awsome staff, happy people always! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This place is incredible from the food to the staff! You won't ever leave disappointed!

Delicious comfort food.

OMG! Such a good time! Friendly, homestyle cooking with a Belize flair. Owners are awesome and the food is yummy (especially the desserts!) Say hi to Tony & Sean!!!

This a really nice private owned breakfast and lunch restaurant with a very lad back appeal. It's tucked away in a previous assisted living complex that has a lot of locally owned business. The food was very good and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of food you get. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Great tasting fresh food.some traditional & some unique. Small, quaint & comfortable. The quys are friendly & willing to talk with you. Do yourself a favor & try them out. Open for breakfast & lunch

Amazing food and desserts. Tony and Shaun are great.

Very nice place. Sorry local family businesses. Keep them open

Mmmmmazing!!!!!! New favorite spot! Everything we ordered was delicious! We tried the tomato bacon quiche (best ever!!!), ham and cheese croissant, smores cookie, banana chocolate cake, and guava and cheese turnover... everything was soooo good! Coffee was great too! Everyone was so nice and friendly, great vibe! Can't wait to go back!... wish they were open today!

Great place for lunch or breakfast, owner always welcoming, highly recommend!

Love the food and the people.

Good food, fun friendly staff, DESSERT, DESSERT, DESSERT. You're home. You're welcome.

Excellent food. Bitesquad. Thank you!

This is a unique restaurant in a unique location a former nursing home! The food is delicious and the chef has a great personality, and he works hard to ensure all customers feel at home. The Chicken tostadas were outstanding. The pies and cakes are exquisite, and distinctive. Highly recommend!!

100/100. The most delicious brunch in Ft myers. The owners are super super friendly, the room is always filled with amazing energy. Everything on the menu deserves a 10+ love it love it , recommend it to anyone who wants to come

Wish I could give Shawn and Tony 1000 stars! This place is great and Shawn and Tony are a delight to work with. We are from 1000 miles away and had no idea of where to host a morning after the wedding breakfast for 80 guests. I found them online and the location was good. Tony and I communicated via phone and texts. They customized things to what we wanted and they nailed it! Everything was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Shawn and Tony’s Kitchen.

Cute atmosphere! A little hard to find, but call their number if you have any questions and they will bring you right to it! I highly recommend; the food is superb, some of the best I've had at any restaurant. The dessert is addicting!! The staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. Side note: the water is absolutely phenomenal, a lot of other places just can't seem to get their drinking water right. Stop by if you're looking for a good meal!!

Shawn & Tony are absolutely amazing!! The food is great and the service is fast. Tony makes you feel right at home and makes the visit worthwhile. It's a small place off the beaten path, so don't be thrown off by the location. A new favorite mom & pop added to the rotation!!

Loved chatting with Tony and the apple turnover with pecans and cranberries was my best apple dessert EVER, and I'm 73!