Restoratives Cafe

The best restaurant in Estero, hands down. They do everything on the menu extremely well (by well, I mean tasty). They have pride in their food and their service. They are decent people. Soups, sandwiches, salads, smoothies (SSSS) and more, almost all under $ 10.

Five out of five everything the people the food the chocolate chip cookies the price to service everything is perfect for a small restaurant you absolutely owe it to yourself to eat here a dozen times next year

I had breakfast tacos here during a networking event. I am so glad I know about this place! Cooked by a chef, the ingredients are super fresh and the food is absolutely delicious. The interior has a nice quiet coffee shop feel. Can’t wait to come back for lunch.

What a find! My husband and I are camping at nearby Koresham State Park and found this sweet spot on Unilocal.I had eggs over easy, bacon with gluten free bread cooked exactly the way I asked. My husband had the meatloaf BLT on a croissant and he has not stopped raving about it.
They make their own daily juice combination which we tried and it was delicious! Today’s juice included pineapple, apple, strawberry, ginger and lemonade-​m. aybe even more that I have forgotten. Open Monday through Saturday be sure to give it a try if you are in the Estero area.

Definitely like this local place. Have to come back with my wife and hang out. That’s the kind of place this is. Just a cool little spot to eat and hang out. Nice crowd of people, seniors, college and business professionals.
They make their own cinnamon buns but that will wait for next time.
Stop by and get breakfast, lunch, or a smoothie. They even have fresh pressed juices too.
I’m coming back soon.

This is a café, not a coffee shop. The coffee is not very good and takes for er because they use a single espresso maker for a home, not a restaurant. The server was overwhelmed by the 10 customers and didn’t seem prepared for busy times or crowds.
They do have amazing fresh juice daily. The recipe changes, so don’t expect the same flavor, but they are all very good and very flavorful.
I personally, hate the décor and design, but I am very picky about space and flow. It doesn’t have a peaceful spacial design, and it lacks the theme. It is locally owned which is a plus, and the food is tasty as well.

This place deserves all the rave reviews! Amazing homemade food. Pork tacos are the best I’ve ever had… and the cinnamon roll… and the fresh squeezed juice. You can’t beat the food and sweet service!

I was in town visiting my mother and my daughter wanted a cuban sandwich and I found this place on Unilocal.Great interesting menu. Clean and friendly with a hipster vibe. The cuban sandwich was great meaty luscious filling and amazing. Boring potato chips on the side, decent coleslaw but could have been chopped finer. I cant wait to explore more of their menu.

Eat here!
A sandwich and smoothie will cost you about $ 15 and its well worth it!
For about $ 8 – 10 you can can order a customized massive breakfast sandwich on your choice of toast/​bagel/​biscuit/​etc. They are DELICOUS and again, MASSIVE!
The smoothies are made with all natural ingredients and aren’t as sweet as you may be used to, but they are definitely good. Had the strawberry and banana as well as the mango. Mango wins in my opinion, its sweeter.
The Torta was by far the best thing I ordered. Kind of like a steak hoagie but with a better flavor, more tender meat, black beans, onion, jalapeño, and some cheese.
You’ll be making multiple trips here after you try it!

Been here a few times because I work nearby. Great service, Friendly Staff, and Awesome food! Ive had their cuban a few times, breakfast croissants, grilled cheese, and even their smoothies. All delicious! dont forget to add avocado to everything, because avocado makes everything better :)

Had the meatloaf and bacon sandwich. Really good. Was promptly greeted at the door and had food inside of 5 minutes. Quaintly decorated and clean. Nice place. Will come back again if in the area.

True to its name this little café will restore your feeling of good health and spirit. Clean and simple with terrific service. Simple menu with fresh ingredients. Daily juice of fresh fruits and vegs turned my husband into a Power Smoothie fan. Great music selection at just the right volume. New favorite since Naked Café in San Diego.

I’ve been here a few times now, and I think this place is great.
My favorite thing about this place is the vibe I get as soon as I step in the door. Locally owed spot, clearly owned by people who love serving great food and making people happy! The last time I went I got the torta sandwich (which I highly recommend), and they also always have a juice of the day (free samples available).
Great spot with good food, good drinks, and good people. Checks every box I have for a 5 star venue!

Wow! We stopped in for lunch today, after reading the reviews here on Unilocal.We were so pleased!!! My daughter and I weren’t that hungry… But we finished everything on our plates!!! My daughter got the toasted PB&J, chips, tomato soup and the juice of the day! She is picky due to a vegetarian diet, and she loved everything! We will be back to get her the juices often! Yum. I had the chicken and rice soup and they kindly made me a simple garden salad (not on the menu) to go with it. The salad was incredibly fresh and I loved the vinegarette dressing! My soup was amazing!!! Due to daughter’s school schedule with early release days… We may come back each week!!! The waitress was so friendly and attentive, even as the place got very busy. Not an empty table once we left!!! We will be back… And already texted my husband that he needs to come as well.
Thanks so much for a great lunch!!! :) 5+ stars!!!

I came here with a coworker to order take out lunch. It was a late lunch on a Thursday (off season) and the place was packed– so I thought it must be good!
I got the restoratives salad with buttermilk ranch dressing. A lot of restaurants typically do not put enough protein in salads for my tastes, BUT this salad was pull of protein– turkey, ham, egg and chickpeas. My friend order the pulled chicken and bacon flatbread, which she said was full of flavor. Both were filling and under $ 10. I noticed that everyone eating here had ordered soups, so that is on my list to try next time. And had it not been my work lunch break I would have enjoyed a glass of wine (they serve beer and wine).
It is a bit hidden in a strip mall. Not a lot of seating so I would not recommend it for a large group of people.
The staff were so very friendly and the atmosphere is quaint. Good value; give it a try. But keep in mind that they are only open for breakfast and lunch.

This place is awesome, we took a chance one day and stopped in for lunch. Food was great, service was excellent, and the prices are really good.
If you want to try something different, this is the spot!

My wife and I were at the Miromar Outlet Mall and were hungry so I checked Unilocal.I was led to this small café and boy I’m happy I was!
It’s a small place with fresh made juices and great food! My wife had the Cuban and it was very good. I had the torta and as I oohed and awed in between bites, I thought about any sandwich I had ever had that was better. Never was what I decided! It was the best sandwich I had ever eaten! The folks running the place were very nice, as well.
I’ll be back to try more items, including breakfast.

Amazing fresh juice. Everything is made from scratch. Even the kids p and j was grilled and my son loved it. The soup was fresh and tasted amazing. I have been looking for a local café and I have found it!

Just had lunch here. Loaded potato soup and torts sandwich. Both were very good. Soup was piping hot, which impressed me. Sandwich was delish. Good potato chips too. Juice sample was also very good. Service was as enjoyable as lunch.
Beware however, they don’t have Tabasco, which perplexes me. It would’ve really made the soup for me. They have Frank’s Red Hot; child’s play, it is not really even hot sauce. They did kindly offer some siriacha, which was better than nothing. I love when places have an excellent selection of (habanero) hot sauce, but Tabasco is a must, at the very least.
I didn’t try the fresh baked cookies on the counter, but they lent a homey feeling.

Restoratives is, by far, one of the most unique breakfast and lunch restaurants I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. It’s also, by far, the best. One of the owners is a classically trained chef who decided to open his own restaurant with a friend of his.
A quaint little place with a few tables inside with a counter top, and a few tables outside.
The menu is purposely small, yet there is still plenty to choose from. It’s easier to control consistent quality that way. Everything on the menu is delicious and fresh, and they run off-​menu specials almost daily. (Try the Korean pork tacos! Or don’t, because when they’re out, they’re OUT, and it gives me a fighting chance to have some!)
I’ve worked my way through the menu a couple times, and haven’t had anything even close to what I’d consider mediocre. Anyone giving Restoratives a poor review must not know what real fresh food looks or tastes like, and they should go back to their beloved McDonalds.
They’re only open for breakfast and lunch. Don’t miss out!