Fall in Southwest Florida means that everyone is back in town and wanting to try all the menu changes and good eats that opened during the Summer. This list of places to eat, from Naples to Cape Coral, will give you the must tries for the season. Of course, Fall also means new places will start opening up and menu changes are imminent, so follow me over @LoveSWFL to see the most up to date recommendations on where to eat or what to do in Southwest Florida and beyond!

1. Brunch at Ziggy D’amico’s
   Naples, FL
   One of my favorite casual places to eat and whiskey bar is now serving brunch! Their food options are super tasty and extremely creative. This is the perfect brunch spot for hanging out with friends and cheering with mimosas or to cure a hangover with a breakfast pizza!
   What to get: Breakfast pizza, chilaquiles.

2. The Doughnut Station
   Fort Myers, FL
   This new spot in South Fort Myers offers gourmet donuts for the family. They open at night on Friday, which is perfect if you crave donuts at night, like I do.
   What to get: Take Five and Pistachio donuts (Pictured above).

3. Gandules Grill
Lehigh Acres, FL
If what you’re craving is good, wholesome hispanic food, go to Gandules Grill. They have all the Puerto Rican goodies like mofongo and chuleta, top it all off with a crazy frappé. They are now serving lunch!
What to get: Chuleta, trifongo, fried cheese bites with guava sauce, Nutella frappé shake

4. Seaside Bar & Grill
Bonita Springs, FL
Seaside is a classic here in Southwest Florida. They are now serving Blue Zones options, on top of their regular offerings. I love this restaurant because they really give you a bang for your buck! Their nachos are topped with pulled pork and are good enough to feed at least five people as a starter.
What to get: Brussels Sprouts with hot honey, watermelon salad, pork nachos

5. Pure Green
Cape Coral, FL
Pure Green opened at the end of Summer and it is bringing all the healthy, but flavorful options to the Cape. It offers cold pressed juices, toasts, bowls, and more!
What to get: Hazelnut butter toast, blue banana smoothie, pure pitaya.

6. Juice Society
Estero, FL
Another healthy option for everyone in the family! Located in the middle of Coconut Point Mall, Juice Society is perfect to grab a snack and go shopping!
What to get: Under the sea, Johnny Cashew Brew, electric cacao.

7. Baking with the Basils
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These local bakers are based out of Cape Coral. Let me tell you, they have the best cookies I’ve had. They are rich, big, full of toppings, and extremely flavorful.
What to get: The mama (chocolate chip), the Rowan (Nutella Stuffed), and all of them because they are that good!

8. Stogie Pairing Cigar Lounge
Fort Myers, FL
Ok, there is no food here, but you can find craft beer, cigars, and great coffee. This is the perfect spot for a night out with your friends or a fun date night idea.

Let me know which one is your favorite!