Orlando Guidebook: Gems and Staples
Food Scene
The Glass Knife
276 S Orlando AveFancy and unique desserts, they also do brunch!
Bulla Gastrobar
110 S Orlando AveBest Takos around town...Asian/Latin fusion
My faves:
Pernil Asado Tako
3 Cheese arepa (extra melted)
Caramel Apple Empanadas
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Tako Cheena
948 N Mills AveBest Takos around town...Asian/Latin fusion
My faves:
Pernil Asado Tako
3 Cheese arepa (extra melted)
Caramel Apple Empanadas
Delicious guilt-free burgers (vegetarian options)
My picks:
-Bacon Cheeseburger w/Homemade Candied Bacon-Tomato Jam, Truffle Aioli
-Fries w parmesan, herbs, and garlic aioli
-2 glasses of Riesling gets you the whole bottle... you're welcome :)
15 molta ag muintir na háite
BurgerFi
538 S Park AveDelicious guilt-free burgers (vegetarian options)
My picks:
-Bacon Cheeseburger w/Homemade Candied Bacon-Tomato Jam, Truffle Aioli
-Fries w parmesan, herbs, and garlic aioli
-2 glasses of Riesling gets you the whole bottle... you're welcome :)
Jimmy John's
1340 N Orange AveSuper Rico Colombian Bistro
57 West Central BoulevardMy Picks:
Chick magnet taco w sour cream
Beer Queso dip and chips
Cherry Soda
12 molta ag muintir na háite
TIN & TACO
40 W Washington StMy Picks:
Chick magnet taco w sour cream
Beer Queso dip and chips
Cherry Soda
Little Blue Donut Co
Fresh donuts made to order!
This place converted me, so delicious!
My Picks:
Bruschetta
BBQ empanadas
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Ethos Vegan Kitchen
601 S New York AveThis place converted me, so delicious!
My Picks:
Bruschetta
BBQ empanadas
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
618 N Thornton AveLate Night Sandwiches and teas
their potato salad is pretty bomb
43 molta ag muintir na háite
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby AveLate Night Sandwiches and teas
their potato salad is pretty bomb
Hamilton's Kitchen
300 E New England AveChela Tequila & Tacos
183 S Orange AveKres Chophouse
17 W Church StRuth Chris
The Greenery Creamery
420 E Church StDrunken Monkey Coffee Bar
444 N Bumby AveInsomnia Cookies
131 N Orange AveCookies fresh baked to order and delivered!
Downtown CREDO - Health Village
550 E Rollins StCindy's Café
2512 N Orange AveShake Shack
119 N Orlando AveChristner's Prime Steak & Lobster
729 Lee RdAnthony's Pizza Delivery
1206 E Colonial DrNY Style Pizza
Tomasino's
2612 E Colonial DrNY Style Pizza
First Watch
1414 N Mills AveLocally sourced breakfast, lunch and fresh pressed juices
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia DrHawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveSoco Restaurant
629 E Central BlvdDelicious brunch, dinner and homemade biscuits
Sticky Rice
1915 E Colonial DrMy picks:
dry rub wings
lemon jerky
Thai iced tea
Armature Works
1910 N Ola AveMellow Mushroom
2015 Aloma AveAgave Azul
900 South Orlando AvenueJersey Mike's Subs
54 W Church StFoxtail Coffee Winter Park
1282 N Orange AveLineage Coffee
1011 E Colonial DrDeeply Coffee
111 N Magnolia AveGideon's Bakehouse
3201 Corrine DrEverything Else
Stores, restaurants, nightclubs, a movie theatre, and on Saturday nights from 8p-10p they usually have a live DJ outside in front of the Lake.
95 molta ag muintir na háite
Universal Studios Plaza
Universal Studios PlazaStores, restaurants, nightclubs, a movie theatre, and on Saturday nights from 8p-10p they usually have a live DJ outside in front of the Lake.
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StThe John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSiesta Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
BEST burgers in town! Vegetarian? The "Mediterranean Trio" a delicious tray of hummus, cucumbers and flatbread. The garlic fries are delish and their ketchup is homemade! Outdoor seating is nice!
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Teak Neighborhood Grill
6400 Time Square AveBEST burgers in town! Vegetarian? The "Mediterranean Trio" a delicious tray of hummus, cucumbers and flatbread. The garlic fries are delish and their ketchup is homemade! Outdoor seating is nice!
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia AveThe Robinson Cafe & Cocktail Lounge
63 E Pine StMcQueens Social Lounge
33 E Pine StThe Edison
1570 E Buena Vista DrJoysticks Arcade Lounge
25 W Pine StSHOTS Orlando
69 E Pine StWall Street Plaza
25 Wall StThe Woods
49 N Orange AveGrape & The Grain - Wine & Beer Bar
1110 Virginia DrThe Guesthouse
1321 N Mills AveCityWalk's Rising Star
6000 Universal BlvdA very special Kareoke bar with a live band
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
7468 W Sand Lake RdThings to do
Lebron's Indoor Batting Cages
2515 Shader RdFort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkUniversal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal BlvdAn Dalí (Músaem Salvador Dalí)
1 Dali BlvdTopgolf
9295 Universal BlvdAndretti Indoor Karting and Games
9299 Universal BlvdHard Knocks
9101 International DrWekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrWekiwa Springs
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveGinnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadRainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl RdJetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdClearwater Beach
Gulf of Mexico DriveCaladesi Island
Private Island beaching- ferry$15
If you are visiting this park ...wait in line to have a wand assigned to you, it's an experience :)
Ollivander's Wand Shop
6000 Universal BlvdIf you are visiting this park ...wait in line to have a wand assigned to you, it's an experience :)
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole BlvdBusch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley DriveEpic Axe Throwing
47 E Robinson StSt. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
100 Red Cox DrSightseeing
Lake Eola
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
4931 S Peninsula DrCastle
Shopping
Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International DrThe Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdRoss Dress for Less
5295 International DrPublix Super Market at College Park
2015 Edgewater DrWalmart Supercenter
3250 Vineland RdTrader Joe's
131 Orlando Ave