Who needs a lavish dining room when you can just order food from a hole in the side of the wall? In a city like Orlando, getting things done quickly is basically the law of the land, and so it makes sense that walk-up windows are becoming more popular. Here are a few local walk-ups that are doing it right.
Must try: the Venezuelan Burger, of course
Photo viaMust try: Fried catfish and hushpuppy waffle
Photo viaSausage Shack
400 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, (407) 576-9552
This place is a one-stop-shop for any and every kind of sausage you can think of, from a Chicago-style hot dog to stranger creations like the Cotton Candy Dog.
Photo via Sausage Shack/FacebookMust try: Pretzel Sausage Platter
Photo via Sausage Shack/FacebookMust try: Nitro Cold Brew
Photo by Grizlee Martin viaBig Time Street Food Co.
805 E. Washington St., (407) 801-5464
With a menu literally divided into “Burgers” and “Not Burgers” sections, you can tell where this restaurant’s specialty lies. Here you can enjoy fancy fries, various sandwiches/wraps and, of course, a different burger special every week.
Photo via Big Time Street Food Co./FacebookMust try: Buffalo Bird Fries
Photo via Big Time Street Food Co./FacebookMorimoto Asia
1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, (407) 939-6686
Offering both indoor dining and outside street food, this restaurant established by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto brings Pan-Asian cuisine to Disney Springs.
Photo via Morimoto Asia/FacebookMust try: Chilled Sesame Lo-Mein Noodle
Photo via Disney SpringsEat N Wash
1723 Rio Grande Ave., (407) 413-5028
The perfect combination of southern food, seafood and soul food. And they wash your car, making the experience all the better.
Photo via Eat N Wash Details/FacebookMust try: Steak, Crab, Shrimp Combo
Photo via Eat N Wash Details/FacebookNew General
155 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, (321) 972-2819
This “contemporary” Winter Park general store cafe offers tartines, cereal bowls, sandwiches and more. They pride themselves on their minimalist design and on providing gluten-free, vegetarian and dairy-free options.
Photo via New General/FacebookMust try: Coconut Chia Pudding
Photo via New General/FacebookMediterranean Street Food by Shishco
118 Lake Ave., Maitland, (407) 661-1336
From falafel pita to shish kebabs to gyros, this place is a haven for all things Mediterranean food.
Photo via Mediterranean Street Food by Shishco/FacebookMust try: Doner Gyro
Photo via Mediterranean Street Food by Shishco/FacebookThe Basket at Wine Bar George
1610 E. Buena Vista Drive, (407) 490-1800
Create the fancy picnic of your dreams with Wine Bar George’s “Build a Picnic Basket” option or just pick up a few sandwiches, bites, wines and/or beers for your walk around Disney Springs.
Photo via Wine Bar George/FacebookMust try: Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites
Photo via Wine Bar George/FacebookEagles Pizza
1 S. Orange Ave., (407) 422-5040
This mom-and-pop pizza place in the middle of downtown Orlando offers a wide variety of different classic, New-York-style pizzas.
Photo via Eagles Pizza Downtown/FacebookMust try: BBQ / Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Photo via Eagles Pizza Downtown/FacebookGoff’s Drive In
212 S. Orange Blossom Trail, (407) 286-3421
This freestanding ice cream shop has been around since 1948, and for good reason. Enjoy sweet treats like banana splits and hot-fudge sundaes at this Orlando classic.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyMust try: Banana Split
Photo via Andrea M./YelpThe Daily Poutine
1674 E. Buena Vista Drive, (407) 934-6167
At this Disney Springs establishment, you can try every variation of the Canadian classic fries, gravy and cheese dish, such Oktoberfest Poutine and Latin Poutine.
Photo via Walt Disney WorldMust try: Classic Poutine
Photo via Walt Disney WorldMust try: Cuban Sandwich, obviously
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