Guidebook for Orlando

Jeff
Guidebook for Orlando

Food Scene

Dandelion Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants for its uniqueness and healthy vegan food options. There is outside seating and it is a great place to meet people and experience the local Orlando scene. Every full and new moon, they have a Drum Circle in the nearby Bodhi Garden with drumming, music, dancing, and local vendors. Some of my favorite items are the Sweet Potato burrito, Giddy-up bowl and their famous hummus.
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Dandelion Communitea Cafe
618 N Thornton Ave
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Dandelion Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants for its uniqueness and healthy vegan food options. There is outside seating and it is a great place to meet people and experience the local Orlando scene. Every full and new moon, they have a Drum Circle in the nearby Bodhi Garden with drumming, music, dancing, and local vendors. Some of my favorite items are the Sweet Potato burrito, Giddy-up bowl and their famous hummus.
If you are looking for unique food options late at night, this is one place not to miss! The menu items are Pan-Asian / Tex-Mex. I love the Japa Dog and Kimchi dog as well as the Peanut Chicken Takos and Butter Checiken burritos. They also have a lot of creative sauces that really add to the flavor. The restaurant is open late- 1am during the week and 4am on weekends so it is a good option if you are hungry late at night.
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Tako Cheena
948 N Mills Ave
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If you are looking for unique food options late at night, this is one place not to miss! The menu items are Pan-Asian / Tex-Mex. I love the Japa Dog and Kimchi dog as well as the Peanut Chicken Takos and Butter Checiken burritos. They also have a lot of creative sauces that really add to the flavor. The restaurant is open late- 1am during the week and 4am on weekends so it is a good option if you are hungry late at night.
This trendy new restaurant features a selection of hot ramen dishes and one cold ramen option. I've tried the Tokyo and Curry chicken noodle bowls and they were delicious! The restaurant doesn't open till after 5:30 pm but you can arrive after 5pm for cocktails in the bar area. Come early to check out East End Market which is the local artisan market attached to the restaurant.
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Domu
3201 Corrine Dr
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This trendy new restaurant features a selection of hot ramen dishes and one cold ramen option. I've tried the Tokyo and Curry chicken noodle bowls and they were delicious! The restaurant doesn't open till after 5:30 pm but you can arrive after 5pm for cocktails in the bar area. Come early to check out East End Market which is the local artisan market attached to the restaurant.
In my opinion, the best sushi in the Orlando area. The rolls are a little higher in price but the taste makes up for the extra cost. The atmosphere is very unique and plates have great presentation. Great for dates, family, business or just to hang out with friends.
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Sushi Pop Restaurant
310 W Mitchell Hammock Rd
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In my opinion, the best sushi in the Orlando area. The rolls are a little higher in price but the taste makes up for the extra cost. The atmosphere is very unique and plates have great presentation. Great for dates, family, business or just to hang out with friends.
Great pizza restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options. There's a lot of great pizza places in Orlando but this is one of my favorites. Blaze Pizza near Lee Rd. is another great option for those on a budget.
Mellow Mushroom Orlando - International Drive
10725 International Drive
Great pizza restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options. There's a lot of great pizza places in Orlando but this is one of my favorites. Blaze Pizza near Lee Rd. is another great option for those on a budget.
I've gone here with my family many times and lunches and dinners with co-workers. It's a fun tropical atmosphere and often there is music on weekend evenings. The drink options are very popular and the food is good for a chain restaurant. A popular restaurant for tourists visiting Florida.
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Bahama Breeze
499 E Altamonte Dr
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I've gone here with my family many times and lunches and dinners with co-workers. It's a fun tropical atmosphere and often there is music on weekend evenings. The drink options are very popular and the food is good for a chain restaurant. A popular restaurant for tourists visiting Florida.
Great restaurant for fine dining and seasonal, healthy meals. The menu is always changing and the food is amazing. Great for dates and special occasions. Very elegant atmosphere.
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Seasons 52
7700 W Sand Lake Rd
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Great restaurant for fine dining and seasonal, healthy meals. The menu is always changing and the food is amazing. Great for dates and special occasions. Very elegant atmosphere.
There's a few locations in the Downtown Orlando area. I go here for cheap tacos late at night. Great for those on a budget. I get a few tacos for about $5.
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Gringos Locos Robinson
2406 E Robinson St
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There's a few locations in the Downtown Orlando area. I go here for cheap tacos late at night. Great for those on a budget. I get a few tacos for about $5.
If you want great tasting pizza on a budget, this new restaurant may be a great option. It is set up to where you can pick your own toppings, like Chipotle or Subway. The pizza is cooked super fast- in only 3 minutes! Gluten free and dairy free pizzas are also possible here.
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Blaze Pizza
1508 E Buena Vista Dr
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If you want great tasting pizza on a budget, this new restaurant may be a great option. It is set up to where you can pick your own toppings, like Chipotle or Subway. The pizza is cooked super fast- in only 3 minutes! Gluten free and dairy free pizzas are also possible here.
Great breakfast restaurant that's only about 10 minutes from the house. Vegetarian, meat eater, or vegan, you can not go wrong with this place.
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First Watch
1221 S Orlando Ave
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Great breakfast restaurant that's only about 10 minutes from the house. Vegetarian, meat eater, or vegan, you can not go wrong with this place.

Parks & Nature

Leu Gardens is a beautiful Botanical Gardens and they often have movie nights and other events that allow you to see the gardens while attending the event. Great place for taking photos as well.
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Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave
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Leu Gardens is a beautiful Botanical Gardens and they often have movie nights and other events that allow you to see the gardens while attending the event. Great place for taking photos as well.
Great place for hanging out at the springs or taking a day hike through the trails. Nearby Wekiva Island rents out kayaks and canoes for a peaceful journey along the river where you may see deer,turtles, large native birds, and even a few gators sunbathing near the shore.
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פארק מדינתי וקיווה ספרינגס
1800 Wekiwa Cir
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Great place for hanging out at the springs or taking a day hike through the trails. Nearby Wekiva Island rents out kayaks and canoes for a peaceful journey along the river where you may see deer,turtles, large native birds, and even a few gators sunbathing near the shore.

Sightseeing

Lake Eola is in downtown orlando and a great place to take a walk and take photos of the fountain and swans and ducks walking around the lake. On Sundays, there is a large farmer's market and group yoga session as well.
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Lake Eola
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Lake Eola is in downtown orlando and a great place to take a walk and take photos of the fountain and swans and ducks walking around the lake. On Sundays, there is a large farmer's market and group yoga session as well.

Shopping

Some of my guests have visited largely for the deals on clothing and luggage at the outlet shops. Depending on where you come from, some of the deals on clothing and other merchandise is much better than the retail stores. Many of the stores are name brand with discount prices.
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Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International Dr
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Some of my guests have visited largely for the deals on clothing and luggage at the outlet shops. Depending on where you come from, some of the deals on clothing and other merchandise is much better than the retail stores. Many of the stores are name brand with discount prices.

Essentials

Publix is the nearest grocery store with food and bathroom items as well as an in-store pharmacy. It's only about 5-10 minutes from the house. There are some organic food items here as well. For more vegan and organic items, you may choose to visit Whole Foods or Hoover's Market which are about 15 minutes from the house.
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Publix Super Market at Gateway Crossing
851 S State Rd 434
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Publix is the nearest grocery store with food and bathroom items as well as an in-store pharmacy. It's only about 5-10 minutes from the house. There are some organic food items here as well. For more vegan and organic items, you may choose to visit Whole Foods or Hoover's Market which are about 15 minutes from the house.
Closest store to the house for pharmacy items and basic essentials like batteries, film development, pharmacy items, sunblock, bandaids, etc.
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Walgreens
3301 Edgewater Dr
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Closest store to the house for pharmacy items and basic essentials like batteries, film development, pharmacy items, sunblock, bandaids, etc.
Walmart is close by and has low cost food and other essential items. Don't expect to find a lot of organic and healthy food, but it has popular name brand foods as well as clothing and beach items.
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Walmart
3838 S Semoran Blvd
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Walmart is close by and has low cost food and other essential items. Don't expect to find a lot of organic and healthy food, but it has popular name brand foods as well as clothing and beach items.