Where to get brunch in Fort Myers: Sunday gospel brunch downtown on Bay Street, brunch-only cafes on Daniels Parkway and McGregor, and riverfront dining.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Every hour, address and phone number on this page comes from the restaurant’s own website, or from the Fort Myers River District’s listing where we say so, linked. We list places; we do not rank them. Hours change, so check before you go. Restaurants that serve brunch and are not listed can tell the newsroom.

Brunch in Fort Myers runs along three lines: downtown in the River District, where Bay Street and the riverfront at Hendry Street have weekend brunch and Sunday gospel brunch; McGregor Boulevard, the long palm-lined road south from downtown; and the Daniels Parkway area in south Fort Myers, where breakfast-and-brunch cafes open early every day.

Good to know

  • Earliest: Ella Mae’s Diner, 6 a.m. daily; First Watch, 7 a.m. daily
  • Brunch every day: Artisan Eatery, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Sunday gospel brunch downtown: Fancy’s Southern Cafe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Holiday brunch menus go on our seasonal pages once restaurants post them: Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day

Downtown and the River District

Fancy’s Southern Cafe, 2214 Bay St. A Southern restaurant downtown that holds a Gospel Brunch every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with brunch and fellowship, according to its website. It also lists a bourbon selection and an organic wine menu. Reservations: 239-208-2564.

Oxbow Bar and Grill, 1300 Hendry St. Dockside dining on the Caloosahatchee at the edge of downtown, with river views. The River District’s brunch listing says it serves coastal food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Oxbow’s own site lists hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 239-314-3856.

Ella Mae’s Diner, Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive. The hotel’s ground-floor diner, with access from Bay Street, puts a lighter touch on classic American diner food and is open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, according to the hotel. Hotel: 833-918-1512.

First Watch, 2059 Altamont Ave. The River District lists a downtown First Watch on its brunch page.

Downtown parking, garages and the free short-term spaces are on our getting around Fort Myers guide. The city says on-street parking downtown is free all weekend.

McGregor Boulevard

Cristof’s on McGregor, 10231 McGregor Blvd. A neighborhood restaurant run by chef and owner Cristof Danzi, who was born in Sicily. It serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then stays open until 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. Monday to Saturday it serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations: 239-791-8473.

First Watch, 13211 McGregor Blvd. The breakfast, brunch and lunch chain lists hours of 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day and an online waitlist.

South Fort Myers

Artisan Eatery, 8951 Daniels Parkway. A cafe that says it serves brunch only, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Co-owner and chef Timothy Yoa trained at the Art Institute of Philadelphia’s culinary school, according to the restaurant. Phone: 239-887-4844.

Brunch at a glance

Restaurant Where Brunch days Hours
First Watch 13211 McGregor Blvd. Every day 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Artisan Eatery 8951 Daniels Parkway Every day 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fancy’s Southern Cafe 2214 Bay St., downtown Sunday (Gospel Brunch) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cristof’s on McGregor 10231 McGregor Blvd. Sunday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ella Mae’s Diner Luminary Hotel, 2200 Edwards Drive Every day 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oxbow Bar and Grill 1300 Hendry St., downtown See website Opens 11 a.m.

After brunch

  • The Fort Myers Culinary District Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown. See farmers markets.
  • The Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., open daily at 9 a.m.
  • A walk along the river downtown: see our River District guide.

Related: date night in Fort Myers, live music and nightlife and restaurant inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunday brunch in downtown Fort Myers?

Fancy’s Southern Cafe, 2214 Bay St., holds a Gospel Brunch every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations: 239-208-2564.

Is there a restaurant in Fort Myers that serves brunch every day?

Yes. Artisan Eatery, 8951 Daniels Parkway, says it serves brunch only, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 239-887-4844.

What time does First Watch open in Fort Myers?

First Watch at 13211 McGregor Blvd. lists hours of 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day.

Where is Sunday brunch on McGregor Boulevard?

Cristof’s on McGregor, 10231 McGregor Blvd., serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations: 239-791-8473.