Orlando
This little, white-walled cafe with a small patio sits across from Lake Ivanhoe (1 mile north of downtown in Ivanhoe). It's a popular local spot that…
Must-see restaurants in Central Florida
Walt Disney World
Decent vegetarian chili, unusually tasty clam chowder, chicken potpie and salmon. The interior is charming as you're inside an old boat that has 'docked'…
Orlando
Florida chain that offers surprisingly varied and tasty classics, from apple fritters and banana pancakes to chopped Cobb salad and chicken potpie. This…
Walt Disney World
Satisfy a hearty appetite with traditional German foods (don't miss the pretzel bread) and a massive stein of brew. The restaurant interior is made to…
Walt Disney World
If you love meat, this place is for you. Try the buffalo. Dark and cavernous, with stone walls and lanterns, it makes a good spot to escape the heat, but…
Walt Disney World
This small walk-up 'window' produces a yummy ice-cream sandwich with oozing vanilla ice cream squished between warm, fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies…
Greater Orlando
A more upmarket experience (and good for older folk). Features carpet and tile floors, a huge fish tank and a solid seafood menu. It's a calming respite…
Walt Disney World
Few places require good strong java more than Walt Disney World®, and few places are as notorious for bad coffee as the Happiest Place on Earth. The Main…
Orlando
Located in the Pointe Orlando on International Dr, this is straight out of Happy Days, with red vinyl seating, lots of chrome and flip-style jukeboxes on…
Orlando
Bright little French bakery featuring rustic sandwiches, salads and omelets. Your best bet, though, is a pastry and coffee to go. Try the crusty homemade…
Walt Disney World
Set inside an Aztec pyramid and surrounded by a re-created Mexican market, with perpetual night skies twinkling with Disney stars. Solid Mexican fare. Ask…
Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom
Greater Orlando
Jerk-spiced chicken, monk stew and veggie patties with yucca fries served in a replica of the reggae master's Jamaican home. There's live reggae in the…
Orlando
Downtown high-energy diner specializing in over-the-top burgers with sweet-potato fries and serious cocktails. There's a Broadway Brunch with show tunes,…
Walt Disney World
One of the best fast-food places in the park. Try the tacos, served with surprisingly tasty pico de gallo (fresh salsa of tomatoes, onion and jalapeños)…
Confisco Grille & Backwater Bar
Greater Orlando
Under-the-radar and often overlooked, the recommended Confisco Grille has outdoor seating, freshly made hummus, wood-oven pizzas and a full bar. Plant…
Greater Orlando
Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana nut pancakes, as well as…
Orlando
Florida chain with tasty and reasonably priced classic breakfast fare, including stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict and banana-nut pancakes, as well as…
Orlando
Excellent deli sandwiches to go, but it's a straight up American booth diner experience. If you feel a cold coming on, head here for quintessential…
Greater Orlando
Contemporary and tasty with pleasant pavement seating. Don't miss the delectable 'Thai Doughnuts': dough balls fried with a sweet condensed-milk dressing…
Greater Orlando
Originally from Boston, Emack and Bolio's ice cream beats other national chains hands down. And of course, only at this bastion of rock 'n' roll will you…
Walt Disney World
Chef Art Smith is a local celebrity chef, so local fans love his Floridian farm-to-fork, old-style-meets-modern flavors. We're talkin' fried chicken,…
Orlando
Quiet spot with airy Key West atmosphere. Try the particularly tasty crab cakes, with big chunks of lump crab and very little filler, and ask for a table…
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Walt Disney World
Most folks come for cakes, éclairs and cookies, but it also sells French-bread pizza, quiche and those baguette sandwiches that are ubiquitous in France,…
Orlando
Kids in particular love the novelty of a fondue dinner (cheese, beef, chicken, seafood and, of course, chocolate). Having said that, it's an elegant spot…
Orlando
Old-style, neighborhood diner cafe, with Tiffany-styled chandeliers, a massive wooden bar and a mishmash of antiques. Come for the stick-to-your bones…
Greater Orlando
An interesting menu and huge helpings of good food make this place stand out along this strip. Try the lavas (hollow bread) or the lamb shank ($28).
Orlando
Housed in a fabulous retro-styled building, this former car dealership now wheels and deals exceptionally tasty Cubano specialties.
Greater Orlando
Massive multilayer cakes and hearty breakfasts in white-washed, shabby-chic tearoom environs. A locals' fave for brunches.
Central Florida
Local hangout with tasty doughnuts, steel-cut oats, sandwiches and soup. Handy for a take-out sandwich for a picnic, too.
Whole Foods Market Philips Crossing
Orlando
Good, high-end grocery-store-cum-supermarket. Also has take-out organic fare, a salad bar, brick-oven pizza and more.
Universal Orlando Resort Character Breakfast
Greater Orlando
Universal favorites mingle over Sunday brunch at Island's Dining Room, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
Orlando
Inside the giant Hyatt Regency, this is a retro-styled cafe serving basic but good diner food 24/7.
Greater Orlando
Expect lines out the door at this regular (chain) contender for best barbecue in Orlando.
Ghiradelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
Walt Disney World
Decadent ice-cream concoctions involving entire chocolate bars blended into milkshakes.
Walt Disney World
Counter-service barbecue ribs and chicken, a favorite with in-the-know Disney fans.
Walt Disney World
Crispy fish with vinegar and Bass Ale at the walk-up window outside the pub in UK.
Greater Orlando
Soothingly modern, with cascading water behind the bar, a cool blue-and-gray interior and sidewalk seating, Blu offers an eclectic menu with a heavy dose…
Orlando
Sure, it's a fast-food burger joint chain. Sure, you can find them scattered through Florida and beyond. But this Obama favorite, an easy drive from…
Walt Disney World
Surprisingly good toasted sandwiches ranging from basic to exotic. One of the most satisfying lunches at Disney, with plenty of bang for your buck; but in…
