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What’s New at Sweet Melissa’s Did You Miss Us? We’re back at work from a much needed vacation, and Melissa and her team have been hard at work creating some new menu items. A few of them are pictured below. They’re smoking the brisket for eighteen hours and even making their own chorizo sausage! The great news is that these, as well as the rest of our menu will now be available starting at noon Read more…

Sweet Melissa’s Cafe On Sabbatical Effective September 13 | Returning September 29 We are beyond grateful for the support we have received this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team will be taking time to focus on our skill sets and passions while also reflecting on our accomplishments and successes.  We will be closed for approximately two weeks to regroup and will reopen on September 29 ready to deliver award-winning service and cuisine. Upon reopening Read more…

Dear Mrs. Schaeffer, Congratulations for earning Wine Spectator’s 2020 Award of Excellence for Sweet Melissa’s Cafe! Listed below are the benefits of being a Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winner. Wine Spectator will work with you to publicize your 2020 award through outside media. All winners will be emailed a media coverage report later this summer. This report will detail all local and national level coverage of the 2020 Restaurant Award winners. Last year’s efforts amassed an estimated audience of 353 million. The Read more…

July 4th Barbecue at Sweet Melissa’s Cafe Available for Touchless Pickup or Delivery,on Saturday, July 4 between 11:00 am and 1 pm. Credit Card Payment will be Processed by PhonePlease Specify Desired Pickup or Delivery Time. Call 239.472.1956 to Place Your Order Cutoff Time for Orders is2:00 pm on Thursday, July 2 at 5:00 pm Share the news! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email This Weeks Menu: OUR MENU Read more…

The Vines That Bind At Sweet Melissa’s Cafe, on Sanibel Island, diners rave about a zesty Sonoma zinfandel made by a visionary, second-generation winemaker inspired by his father’s legacy. For the James Beard-nominated Sweet Melissa’s Cafe, an impressive wine list is paramount for showcasing chef Melissa Donahue’s thoughtful cooking. Wine Spectator bestowed its coveted award on the restaurant for the past three years, a big testament to the restaurant’s democratic wine list, which aims to Read more…

Don’t Miss Barbecue Night at Sweet Melissa’s Friday, May 22nd Friday May 22nd, back by popular demand, yet again, at Sweet Melissa’s! Every Friday we will feature a new theme. Don’t miss this week’s theme! Give us a call and let us know how many people you plan to dine with. Price is per person. Check our website or Facebook each week for a new menu. Share the news! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Read more…

A Thanksgiving Trip Back Home at Sweet Melissa’s Friday, May 15th Friday May 15th, back by popular demand at Sweet Melissa’s! Every Friday we will feature a new theme. Give us a call and let us know how many people you plan to dine with. Price is per person. Check our website or Facebook each week for a new menu. Share the news! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email This Weeks Menu: OUR MENU  $30 Read more…

A Trip To Mexico at Sweet Melissa’s Friday, May 8th Friday May 8th, take a trip to Mexico at Sweet Melissa’s! Every Friday we will feature a new theme. Give us a call and let us know how many people you plan to dine with. Price is per person. Check our website or Facebook each week for a new menu. Share the news! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email This Weeks Menu: MENU Chicken Mole Read more…

Friday, May 1st Sweet Melissa’s Is Featuring a Taste of New Orleans Every Friday we will feature a new theme. Give us a call and let us know how many people you plan to dine with. Price is per person. Check our website or Facebook each week for a new menu. Share the news! Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email This Weeks Menu: Our full wine list is available for takeout or delivery, Our suggested Read more…