Another year in the books means we spent another year chowing down on Orlando’s finest flavors and most unique eats, just like the rest of the city. Orlando Weekly readers cast their votes in the annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll for all things delicious: from Best Chef to Best Thing to Eat at a Theme Park to Orlando’s best nachos, wings, doughnuts, produce and more.
Here are the winners of all 90 food and dining categories in 2025, chosen by you and your hungry community.
Best Altamonte Springs Restaurant
Winner: Antica Pizzeria and Market
Finalists: Nonno’s Italian Restaurant, Santiago’s Bodega Credit: Photo via Antica Pizzeria and Market/FacebookBest Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant
Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi Baldwin Park, The Osprey Credit: Photo via Domu/FacebookBest Bakery
Winner: The Glass Knife
Finalists: Kōri Bakery and Dessert, Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery Credit: Photo via The Glass Knife/FacebookBest Bar Food
Winner: Tori Tori
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, High Tide Harry’s Credit: Photo via Tori Tori/FacebookBest Barbecue Restaurant
Winner: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Finalists: Smokemade Meats and Eats, Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ Credit: Photo via 4 Rivers Smokehouse/FacebookBest Birria
Winner: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Quesa Loca Credit: Photo via Las Carretas/FacebookBest Boba Tea
Winner: KŌRI Bakery and Dessert
Finalists: Royal Tea, Chewy Boba Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Breakfast
Winner: Se7en Bites
Finalists: Briarpatch, First Watch Credit: Photo via Se7en Bites/YelpBest Brunch
Winner: Maxine’s on Shine
Finalists: Briarpatch, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/FacebookBest Burger
Winner: Mooyah
Finalists: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, Maxtro’s Credit: Photo via MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (3155 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL)/FacebookBest Caribbean Restaurant
Winner: Taito Sushi Food Truck
Finalists: Crocante Restaurant, Four Flamingos Credit: Photo via Taito Sushi/FacebookBest Casselberry Restaurant
Winner: Bagel King
Finalists: Cubans on the Run, Green Parrot Sports Bar Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Cheap Eats
Winner: Beefy King
Finalists: Gringos Locos, Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Cheesesteak
Winner: Kappy’s Subs
Finalists: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen Credit: Photo via Kappy's Subs/websiteBest Chinese Restaurant
Winner: Yao’s
Finalists: Taste of Chengdu, Yummy House Credit: Photo via Yao's/FacebookBest Coffee Bar
Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Haan Coffee, Lineage Coffee Roasting Credit: Photo via Foxtail Coffee Co./FacebookBest College Park Restaurant
Winner: The Tap Room at Dubsdread
Finalists: Turci Pasta, The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant Credit: Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/FacebookBest Cuban Sandwich
Winner: Black Bean Deli
Finalists: Cubans on the Run, Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Credit: Photo via Black Bean Deli/FacebookBest Brunch
Winner: Maxine’s on Shine
Finalists: Briarpatch, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/FacebookBest Desserts
Winner: Sampaguita Ice Cream
Finalists: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Diner
Winner: Metro Diner
Finalists: The Townhouse Restaurants, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Doughnut
Winner: The Salty Donut
Finalists: Donut King, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via The Salty DonutBest Brunch
Winner: Maxine’s on Shine
Finalists: Briarpatch, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/FacebookBest East Orlando Restaurant
Winner: High Tide Harry’s
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Viet-Nomz Waterford Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Food Hall
Winner: East End Market
Finalists: À La Cart, Mills Market Credit: Photo via East End Market/FacebookBest Food Truck
Winner: Red Panda Noodle
Finalists: Maxtro’s, Nona Street Pizza Credit: Photo via Red Panda Noodle/FacebookBest French Restaurant
Winner: Chez Vincent
Finalists: Le Café de Paris, Croissant Gourmet Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Fried Chicken
Winner: Publix
Finalists: Jam Hot Chicken, Huey Magoo’s Credit: Photo via ShutterstockBest Gourmet Pizza
Winner: Pizza Bruno
Finalists: Antica Pizzeria and Market, SoDough Square Credit: Photo via Pizza Bruno/FacebookBest Greek Restaurant
Winner: Mykonos Authentic Greek Cuisine
Finalists: The Greek Corner, Athena Roasted Chicken Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Hot Dogs
Winner: Chubby’s Hot Dogs
Finalists: Hot Dog Heaven, Murphy’s Pub Orlando Credit: Photo via Chubby's Hot Dogs/FacebookBest I-Drive Restaurant
Winner: Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Finalists: Yard House, Murphy’s Pub Orlando Credit: Photo via Café Tu Tu Tango/FacebookBest Ice Cream
Winner: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream
Finalists: Sampaguita Ice Cream, Gelato-go Credit: Photo via Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream/FacebookBest Indian Restaurant
Winner: Memories of India
Finalists: Bombay Street Kitchen, Tabla Indian Restaurant Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Italian Restaurant
Winner: Il Pescatore
Finalists: Prato, Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Ivanhoe Village Restaurant
Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: White Wolf Cafe, Gnarly Barley Credit: Photo via Santiago's BodegaBest Juice or Smoothies
Winner: Juice Bar Orlando
Finalists: New Moon Market, Grounding Roots Credit: Image via Google MapsSurah
5100 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
“Certainly the menu veers traditional — this isn’t Korean new wave cooking by any means — but it’s traditional cooking blended with comforting aspects and served with kind consideration. That we felt like nobility was very likely intentional. ‘Surah,’ after all, was the meal reserved for monarchs during the Joseon Dynasty and comprised all the pomp and finery emblematic of a feast fit for Korean royals. So, yeah, we ate like kings and queens.” Read the full review. Credit: Photo by Matt Keller LehmanBest Lake Mary Restaurant
Winner: FishBones
Finalists: Viet-Nomz Lake Mary, Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Lake Nona Restaurant
Winner: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Finalists: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen Credit: Photo via Bosphorous/FacebookBest Late-Night Restaurant
Winner: Gringos Locos
Finalists: Tori Tori, Santiago’s Bodega Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Latin Restaurant
Winner: Mi Casa Kitchen
Finalists: Black Bean Deli, Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Local Chef
Winner: Sonny Nguyen, Domu
Finalists: Mike Rumplik, The Nauti Lobstah | Francesco Aiello, Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria Credit: Photo via Sonny Nguyen/InstagramBest Local Coffee Roaster
Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Haan Coffee Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Latin Restaurant
Winner: Mi Casa Kitchen
Finalists: Black Bean Deli, Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Lunch
Winner: Beefy King
Finalists: The Glass Knife, À La Cart Credit: Photo by Orlando Weekly StaffBest Maitland Restaurant
Winner: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria
Finalists: Kappy’s Subs, Luke’s Kitchen and Bar Credit: Photo via Francesco's Ristorante and PizzeriaBest Birria
Winner: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Quesa Loca Credit: Photo via Las Carretas/FacebookBest Lake Nona Restaurant
Winner: Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Finalists: Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen Credit: Photo via Bosphorous/FacebookBest Milk District Restaurant
Winner: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market
Finalists: Beefy King, Se7en Bites Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Mills 50 or Colonialtown Restaurant
Winner: Hawkers
Finalists: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, Tori Tori Credit: Photo via Hawkers Orlando/FacebookBest Birria
Winner: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Quesa Loca Credit: Photo via Las Carretas/FacebookBest Outdoor Dining
Winner: À La Cart
Finalists: Maxine’s on Shine, Grills Lakeside Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar Credit: Photo via À La Cart/FacebookBest Peruvian Restaurant
Winner: Pio Pio Restaurant
Finalists: Aji Ceviche Bar, La Granja Credit: Photo via Pio Pio/FacebookBest Phở
Winner: Viet-Nomz
Finalists: Pho 88, Anh Hong Restaurant Credit: Photo via Viet-NomzBest Place to Buy Meat
Winner: Petty’s Meat Market
Finalists: Freshfields Farm, Wild Fork Credit: Photo via Petty's Meats/FacebookBest Place to Buy Produce
Winner: Freshfields Farm
Finalists: Winter Park Farmers Market, Winter Garden Farmers Market Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Place to Eat Gluten-free
Winner: Domu
Finalists: High Tide Harry’s, Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Credit:Photo via Domu/FacebookBest Poke
Winner: Poke Hana
Finalists: Island Fin Poke Co., Rion’s Ocean Room Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Ramen
Winner: Domu
Finalists: Jinya Ramen Bar, Ramen Takagi Credit: Photo via Domu/FacebookBest Maitland Restaurant
Winner: Francesco’s Ristorante and Pizzeria
Finalists: Kappy’s Subs, Luke’s Kitchen and Bar Credit: Photo via Francesco's Ristorante and PizzeriaBest Restroom
Winner: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Finalists: Tori Tori, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Dr. Phillips Center/FacebookBest Sand Lake or Dr. Phillips Restaurant
Winner: Seito Sushi
Finalists: Domu, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Milk District Restaurant
Winner: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market
Finalists: Beefy King, Se7en Bites Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Sanford Restaurant
Winner: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
Finalists: The Old Jailhouse Kitchen and Spirits, The District Credit: Photo via Hollerbach's/FacebookBest East Orlando Restaurant
Winner: High Tide Harry’s
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Viet-Nomz Waterford Credit: Image via Google MapsBest SoDo or Curry Ford Restaurant
Winner: Pizza Bruno
Finalists: SoDough Square, F + D Woodfired Italian Kitchen Credit: Image via Google MapsBombay Street Kitchen
6215 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
Bombay Street Kitchen serves authentic Indian street food in a casual, unique spot. The menu is massive, and there are plenty of meat- and dairy-free dishes to dive into. It maintains its Bib Gourmand distinction. Credit: Photo via Bombay Street Kitchen/InstagramBest East Orlando Restaurant
Winner: High Tide Harry’s
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Viet-Nomz Waterford Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Steakhouse
Winner: Linda’s La Cantina
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Kres Chophouse Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Subs
Winner: Publix
Finalists: Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market, Kappy’s Subs Credit: Photo via Publix/FacebookBest Sushi
Winner: Seito Sushi
Finalists: Kabooki Sushi, Edoboy Credit: Photo courtesy Seito SushiBest Birria
Winner: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Quesa Loca Credit: Photo via Las Carretas/FacebookBest Ivanhoe Village Restaurant
Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: White Wolf Cafe, Gnarly Barley Credit: Photo via Santiago's BodegaBest Boba Tea
Winner: KŌRI Bakery and Dessert
Finalists: Royal Tea, Chewy Boba Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Thai Restaurant
Winner: Thai House of Orlando
Finalists: SEA Thai Restaurant, Royal Thai Cuisine Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Theme Park Restaurant
Winner: The Boathouse, Disney Springs
Finalists: Victoria and Alberts, Walt Disney World Resort | Summer House on the Lake, Disney Springs Credit: Photo via The Boathouse/FacebookBest Thing to Eat at a Theme Park
Winner: Dole Whip
Finalists: Mickey Ice Cream Bar, Turkey Leg at EPCOT Credit: Dole Whip photo courtesy Walt Disney WorldBest Thornton Park or South Eola Restaurant
Winner: Jinya Ramen Bar
Finalists: The Stubborn Mule, RusTeak Thornton Park Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Traditional Pizza
Winner: Broadway Ristorante and Pizzeria
Finalists: John and John’s – A Pizza Shop, Bella Italia Pizza Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Vegan or Vegetarian Restaurant
Winner: Winter Park Biscuit Co.
Finalists: Plantees, Karelyn’s Vegan Soul Café Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Phở
Winner: Viet-Nomz
Finalists: Pho 88, Anh Hong Restaurant Credit: Photo via Viet-NomzBest Phở
Winner: Viet-Nomz
Finalists: Pho 88, Anh Hong Restaurant Credit: Photo via Viet-NomzBest East Orlando Restaurant
Winner: High Tide Harry’s
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Viet-Nomz Waterford Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Theme Park Restaurant
Winner: The Boathouse, Disney Springs
Finalists: Victoria and Alberts, Walt Disney World Resort | Summer House on the Lake, Disney Springs Credit: Photo via The Boathouse/FacebookBest West Orlando Restaurant
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Lager House
Finalists: Jaztro by Chef D.O.C., Azteca D’Oro Mexican Restaurant Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Windermere Restaurant
Winner: Yellow Dog Eats
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Hawkers Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Place to Eat Gluten-free
Winner: Domu
Finalists: High Tide Harry’s, Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Credit:Photo via Domu/FacebookBest Winter Garden Restaurant
Winner: The Hangry Bison
Finalists: Chef’s Table, Thai Blossom Restaurant Credit: Photo via Hangry Bison/FacebookBest Birria
Winner: Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant
Finalists: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana, Quesa Loca Credit: Photo via Las Carretas/FacebookCredit: Photo via Black Bean Deli/Facebook
