The Neighborhood

Local Guide

Not a list of everything — a list of the places we actually go, kept short on purpose and added to as we find more worth sending you to.

Host notes

Our Favorites

The handful we send everyone to first, with a note on why.

Where we send friends

  • Foxtail Coffee Co.FavoriteOur standing morning coffee. Take it to the lakefront before the day warms up.Coffee roaster with several Orlando locations.
  • Se7en BitesFavoriteSouthern baking done properly. Go hungry and share whatever is in the case.Bakery and kitchen, Orlando.
  • Harry P. Leu GardensFavoriteA quiet morning under old trees — the closest thing in the city to the feeling of the lawn here.Botanical gardens, Orlando.

Eat & drink

Eat & Drink

Grouped by the sort of evening you are having.

Breakfast & Coffee

  • Craft & CommonCoffee bar, downtown Orlando.

Casual Favorites

  • Black Rooster TaqueriaTacos, Mills 50.
  • The PorchBar and kitchen, Orlando.

Date Night

  • The StrandNeighborhood restaurant, Audubon Park.

Local Gems

  • East End MarketFood hall and market, Audubon Park.
  • Smith'sDessert.
  • Kelly's Homemade Ice CreamIce cream.
  • Valhalla BakeryBakery.
  • Insomnia CookiesLate-night cookies.
  • The House on LangShopping, Winter Park area.
  • Park Avenue, Winter ParkShopping street and cafes.

Days out

Things to Do

The parks are close and the theme parks are a drive — plan a day for either.

Outdoor Activities

  • Lake Eola ParkLakeside park downtown.
  • Orlando Urban TrailWalking and cycling path.
  • Harry P. Leu GardensBotanical gardens.

Family Activities

  • Orlando Science CenterMuseum, Loch Haven Park.
  • ICON ParkObservation wheel and attractions, I-Drive.

Practical

Need Something?

Practical stops for the things a trip requires at short notice.

Groceries

  • PublixFull grocery, several nearby locations.
  • Trader Joe'sGrocery.

EV Charging

  • Level 2 charger at Berry HouseComplimentary and on the side of the garage — for most stays you never need a public charger.Adapter for non-Tesla vehicles available on request.

Somewhere we should know about?

If you find a place worth adding while you are here, tell us — several of the entries above arrived that way. And if you need something the list does not cover, from a pharmacy to urgent care, message us and we will point you to the right one.

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