Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
Axum Coffee
146 W Plant StAll profits go to charity and the coffee and teas are so delicious!
Just like Plant St. Market; it's actually multiple restaurants and vendors under one roof, like an indoor European street market. My favorite is "Lady Du Frommage" for their cheese platters and wine. The coffee shop is also great, the bakery is amazeballs. It also has a beer and wine bar and live music on the patio some Saturdays.
111 locals recommend
East End Market
3201 Corrine DrJust like Plant St. Market; it's actually multiple restaurants and vendors under one roof, like an indoor European street market. My favorite is "Lady Du Frommage" for their cheese platters and wine. The coffee shop is also great, the bakery is amazeballs. It also has a beer and wine bar and live music on the patio some Saturdays.
It's actually multiple restaurants and vendors under one roof, like an indoor European street market. The anchor is the Crooked Can Microbrewery which has won many awards. There's a wood oven pizza vendor, a sushi spot, tea house, a Mac n cheese vendor and many more. Across the street from it the 4Locos Taco place is delicious and serves up margaritas and sangria, and a Burger Fi is opening soon.
25 locals recommend
Plant St. Market
426 W Plant StIt's actually multiple restaurants and vendors under one roof, like an indoor European street market. The anchor is the Crooked Can Microbrewery which has won many awards. There's a wood oven pizza vendor, a sushi spot, tea house, a Mac n cheese vendor and many more. Across the street from it the 4Locos Taco place is delicious and serves up margaritas and sangria, and a Burger Fi is opening soon.
I'm not a vegetarian, BUT this vegan local spot is SOOO good. Totally worth it for tasty vegetarian and vegan fares.
38 locals recommend
Market On South
2603 E South StI'm not a vegetarian, BUT this vegan local spot is SOOO good. Totally worth it for tasty vegetarian and vegan fares.
Super local. Great BBQ sandwiches and salads. Awesome relaxed vibes. There may be so free range chicken in the parking lot; don't run them over please. That's NOT how you get dinner. Live music on the weekends.
43 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Eats
1236 Hempel AveSuper local. Great BBQ sandwiches and salads. Awesome relaxed vibes. There may be so free range chicken in the parking lot; don't run them over please. That's NOT how you get dinner. Live music on the weekends.
Bulla Gastrobar
110 S Orlando AveAwesome drinks and Spanish tapas bar.
Such great, tasty Asian Street inspired food. They also serve beer and wine. New location iff of Apopka Vineland vs Conroy.
68 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveSuch great, tasty Asian Street inspired food. They also serve beer and wine. New location iff of Apopka Vineland vs Conroy.
Perfect for that Latin craving. Always good, been around for a long time.
35 locals recommend
Black Bean Deli Mills50
1835 E Colonial DrPerfect for that Latin craving. Always good, been around for a long time.
Always Delicious and at a good price point. Latin/Colombian food .
16 locals recommend
Oh! Que Bueno Restaurant Grill and Bar
1125 S Semoran BlvdAlways Delicious and at a good price point. Latin/Colombian food .
Lazy Moon
1011 E Colonial DrAwesome pizza joint!
Awesome Food Truck market, and you guessed it, it happens every tusday. Great options and the bars offer beer and wine too. Maybe a stand up comedy and/or live music too.
7 locals recommend
Tasty Takeover
2424 E Robinson StAwesome Food Truck market, and you guessed it, it happens every tusday. Great options and the bars offer beer and wine too. Maybe a stand up comedy and/or live music too.
Great brunch menu on the weekends and awesome DJ. Food is delicious any time but it's definitely on the pricier side. Located at Disney Springs.
16 locals recommend
STK Steakhouse
1580 E Buena Vista DrGreat brunch menu on the weekends and awesome DJ. Food is delicious any time but it's definitely on the pricier side. Located at Disney Springs.
LOVE this local spot.Always great live music (specially on the weekends) award winning beer and they also make tasty ciders!
40 locals recommend
Crooked Can Brewing Company
426 W Plant StLOVE this local spot.Always great live music (specially on the weekends) award winning beer and they also make tasty ciders!
Craft & Common
47 E Robinson StJust a great local coffee shop.
Parks & Nature
Lake Eola is a lovely urban park in the heart of downtown Orlando. Sunday has a great Farmer's Market and many restaurants and bars around the lake serve brunch. Locals run and jog the lake, yoga classes outdoors, you can bring a picnic and sit in the many grassy spots under a tree and watch the swans in the lake, and finish the day catching the sunset.
376 locals recommend
Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola is a lovely urban park in the heart of downtown Orlando. Sunday has a great Farmer's Market and many restaurants and bars around the lake serve brunch. Locals run and jog the lake, yoga classes outdoors, you can bring a picnic and sit in the many grassy spots under a tree and watch the swans in the lake, and finish the day catching the sunset.
Beautiful park where you can potentially swim with Florida manatees! The fresh water spring is gorgeous no matter what and you can swim, snorkel or even scuba dive it! There is a lovely lawn area to picnic. During the winter, from mid November to mid March hundreds of manatees take refuge in the spring and people are NOT allowed to swim during these months.
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveBeautiful park where you can potentially swim with Florida manatees! The fresh water spring is gorgeous no matter what and you can swim, snorkel or even scuba dive it! There is a lovely lawn area to picnic. During the winter, from mid November to mid March hundreds of manatees take refuge in the spring and people are NOT allowed to swim during these months.
Another beautiful state park perfect for swimming, kayaking, tubing and more.
256 locals recommend
Wekiwa Springs
Another beautiful state park perfect for swimming, kayaking, tubing and more.
Beautiful Flower gardens. They have kids activities, movie in the garden nights (once a month) and so much more.
197 locals recommend
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveBeautiful Flower gardens. They have kids activities, movie in the garden nights (once a month) and so much more.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Kirkman Oaks Shopping Center
4606 S Kirkman Rd Groceries, great deli.
Target
4750 Millenia Plaza WayGroceries, beauty, electronics, clothes, house decor, wine and beer.
CVS Pharmacy
3200 Rolling Oaks BlvdTrader Joe's
8323 Sand Lake RdFor more organic (but still affordable) options.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic, state of the art theater, why not see what plays or concerts are in town while you're here?
263 locals recommend
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveFantastic, state of the art theater, why not see what plays or concerts are in town while you're here?
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveBest Local Museum
CityArts
39 S Magnolia AveGreat local art
One of my favorite museums! I love Salvador Dali and surrealist art in general. This is about 2.5 hrs from Orlando. Worth the day trip or a weekend stay.
1381 locals recommend
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdOne of my favorite museums! I love Salvador Dali and surrealist art in general. This is about 2.5 hrs from Orlando. Worth the day trip or a weekend stay.
Museum and art gallery. Great activities for kids, monthly art show and so much more.
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StMuseum and art gallery. Great activities for kids, monthly art show and so much more.
Shopping
One of the top malls in Orlando, modern and beautiful with a great selection of stores and restaurants.
1167 locals recommend
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdOne of the top malls in Orlando, modern and beautiful with a great selection of stores and restaurants.
Another near by updates shopping center. Not always true "outlet" prices, but you can still get great deals.
1162 locals recommend
Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International DrAnother near by updates shopping center. Not always true "outlet" prices, but you can still get great deals.
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlBest mall in all of Orlando. Most variety of stores.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Woods
49 N Orange AveFantastic whiskey list and craft cocktails. Worth it.
Pilars (Martini)
146 W Plant StLive jazz music certain nights. Delicious pear martinis
awesome local bar, brunch on the weekends, good food. Just great.
27 locals recommend
The Hammered Lamb
1235 N Orange Aveawesome local bar, brunch on the weekends, good food. Just great.
Love this new spot! A HUGE wine list, try the Rose Vinho Verde ... to die for in the Florida heat! great food menu as well
17 locals recommend
Wine Bar George - A Restaurant & Bar
1610 East Buena Vista DriveLove this new spot! A HUGE wine list, try the Rose Vinho Verde ... to die for in the Florida heat! great food menu as well
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
7468 W Sand Lake RdTasty margaritas and DJ for late night fun.
Mango's Tropical Cafe
8126 International DrSuper fun night show, drinks, and live music. Latin/Pop
Awesome wine bar. You can try a huge selection of wines! food also available.
99 locals recommend
The Wine Room on Park Avenue
270 S Park AveAwesome wine bar. You can try a huge selection of wines! food also available.
Fantastic brunch on the weekends! But good regardless .
101 locals recommend
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia DrFantastic brunch on the weekends! But good regardless .
Washburn Imports
1800 N Orange AveAn cool import store that decided to add a wine bar! Awesome.