The results are in for the 2016 Best of Orlando reader’s poll and you, the readers, didn’t hold back from letting us know where you prefer to stuff your faces. Here you’ll find Orlando’s best restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, and more, all determined by your friends and neighbors. If you don’t see your personal favorites here, maybe this will lead you to a few new places to try!
Best Diner
1. Christo’s Café, 1815 Edgewater Drive, 407-425-8136, www.facebook.com/christoscafeorlando
2. Linda’s Winter Park Diner, 1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-2343, winterparkdiner.com
3. Red Mug Diner, 63 E. Pine St., 407-734-5065,www.redmugdiner.com
Photo via daniellemaries/InstagramBest Coffee
1. Drunken Monkey, 444 N. Bumby Ave., 407-893-4994, drunkenmonkeycoffee.com
2.Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road, 407-623-3393,stardustie.com
3. Downtown Credo, multiple locations,downtowncredo.com
Photo via bangladeshimo/InstagramBest Cupcakes
1. Sweet! by Good Golly Miss Holly, 711 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-277-7746, sweetbyholly.com
2. Blue Bird Bake Shop, 3122 Corrine Drive, 407-228-3822, bluebirdbakeshop.com
3. Valhalla Bakery, Market on South, 2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968, valhallabakery.com
Photo via shamoozie/InstagramBest Cheap Eats
1. Gringos Locos, 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626, gringoslocos.com
2.Black Bean Deli, 325 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-0294, also 1835 E. Colonial Drive, 407-203-0922,blackbeandeli.com
3. Tako Cheena, 932 N. Mills Ave., 321-236-7457, mytakocheena.com
Photo via Gringos Locos/InstagramBest Greek
1. Mediterranean Blue, 435 E. Michigan St., 407-422-2583, www.mediterraneanblue.net
2.The Greek Corner, 1600 N. Orange Ave., 407-228-0303,www.mediterraneanblue.net
3. Taverna Opa, 9101 International Drive, 407-351-8660, www.opaorlando.com
Photo via audfutur3/InstagramBest Barbecue
1. 4 Rivers Smokehouse, multiple locations, 4rsmokehouse.com
2. Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa, 1326 N. Mills Ave., 407-203-0866, pigfloyds.com
3. Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ, multiple locations, bubbalous.com
Photo via 4RiversSmokehouse /InstagramBest French
1. Le Coq au Vin, 4800 S. Orange Ave., 407-851-6980,lecoqauvinrestaurant.com
2. Chez Vincent Traditional French Cuisine, 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-2929,chezvincent.com
3. Benjamin French, 716 E. Washington St., 407-797-2253,benjaminfrenchbakery.com
Photo via bistro le co qauvin/InstagramBest Cuban
1. Black Bean Deli, 325 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-0294, also 1835 E. Colonial Drive, 407-203-0922,blackbeandeli.com
2.Zaza New Cuban Diner, multiple locations,zazacubandiner.com
3. Cubans on the Run, 2956 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Casselberry, 407-339-2272,cubansontherun.com
Photo via Black Bean Deli/InstagramBest Desserts
1. Better Than Sex, 1905 N. Orange Ave., 407-761-8949, www.betterthansexorlando.com
2. Valhalla Bakery, Market on South, 2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968, valhallabakery.com
3. Se7en Bites, 207 N. Primrose Drive, 407-203-0727,facebook.com/se7enbites
Photo via bebevee116/InstagramBest Ice Cream
1. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, multiple locations, jeremiahsice.com
2.Twistee Treat, multiple locations,twisteetreat.com
3. Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, 3114 Corrine Drive, 321-226-8685,kellyshomemadeicecream.com
Photo viacindybeyond/InstagramBest Pizza
1. Mellow Mushroom, multiple locations,mellowmushroom.com
2.Lazy Moon Pizza, 11551 University Blvd., 407-658-2396,lazymoonpizza.com
3. Anthony’s Thornton Park, 100 N. Summerlin Ave, 407-648-0009, anthonyspizza.com/
Photo via bailyseidl/InstagramAmazon Restaurants launched in some Orlando areas today
Through the Amazon Prime Now app, you can now order food at 42 (!) different restaurants in Orlando, and have it delivered (a la GrubHub or OrderUp) right to your office or home during their normal business hours. Read more.Best Middle Eastern
1. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, 108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-8609, also 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-352-6766, bosphorousrestaurant.com
2.Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop, 3405 Edgewater Drive, 407-985-5841,hubblybubblyfalafel.com
3. Mediterranean Deli, 981 W. Fairbanks Ave., 407-539-2650
Photo via blogverimagi/ InstagramBest Korean
1. Korean BBQ Taco Box, 407-453-2250, facebook.com/kbbqbox
2.Izziban Sushi & BBQ, 5310 E. Colonial Drive, 407-270-8811,izziban.com
3. Korea House, 4501 E. Colonial Drive, 407-896-5994, also 1155 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-767-5918,koreahouseorlando.com
Photo via KBBQ Box/nstagramBest Food Truck
1. Korean BBQ Taco Box, 407-453-2250, www.facebook.com/kbbqbox
2. La Empanada,laempanadatruck.com
3. Sushi & Seoul on the Roll,www.facebook.com/sushiAndSeoul
Photo via KBBQBox/InstagramBest Dog-friendly Patio
1. The Hammered Lamb, 1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200, thehammeredlamb.com
2. World of Beer Downtown, 431 E. Central Blvd., 407-270-5541,worldofbeer.com
3. Dexter’s Thornton Park, 808 E. Washington St., 407-648-2777,thorntonpark.dexwine.com
Photo via meekothemorkie/InstagramBest Latin
1. Black Bean Deli, 325 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-0294, also 1835 E. Colonial Drive, 407-203-0922,blackbeandeli.com
2.Pio Pio Restaurant, multiple locations,mypiopio.com
3. Peru Power, 407-790-8863, www.perupowerfoodtruck.com
Photo via Black Bean Deli/InstagramBest Pho
1. Pho 88, 730 N. Mills Ave., 407-897-3488, also 9728 E. Colonial Drive, 407-930-7670,pho88orlando.com
2.Little Saigon, 1106 E. Colonial Drive, 407-423-8539, littlesaigonrestaurant.com
3. Pho Hoa, 649 N. Primrose Drive, 407-895-6098, www.phohoaorlando.biz
Photo via Pho 88/InstagramBest Late-Night Restaurant (serving after 11 p.m.)
1. Gringos Locos, 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626,gringoslocos.com
2.Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, 67 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-0865, pompomsteahouse.com
3. Tako Cheena, 932 N. Mills Ave., 321-236-7457, mytakocheena.com
Photo via michaelnixx/InstagramBest Place to Buy Meat
1. Freshfields Farm, 400 E. Compton St., 407-423-3309, freshfieldsfarm.com
2.Petty’s Meats, 2141 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-862-0400,www.pettysmeats.com
3. Publix, multiple locations,www.publix.com
Photo via ohannalopez4/instagramBest Italian (not just pizza)
1. Prato, 124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-262-0050, www.prato-wp.com
2.Antonio’s, 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-645-1039, antoniosonline.com
3. Il Pescatore, 651 N. Primrose Drive, 407-896-6763, ilpescatoreonline.com
Photo via PratoWP/InstagramBest Chef
1. James Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, caskandlarder.com
2.Kevin Fonzo, K Restaurant, krestaurant.net
3. Ashley Nickell, Restaurant ASH, restaurantash.com
Photo via Rob BartlettPub Grub
1. Oblivion Taproom, 5101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-704-4757,obliviontaproom.com
2.Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub, 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-2050,fiddlersgreen.pub
3. The Gnarly Barley, 7431 S. Orange Ave., 407-854-4999,thegnarlybarley.com
Photo via riverrboat/InstagramBest Indian
1. Tamarind Indian Cuisine, 501 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-207-0760, also 12309 E. Colonial Drive, 407-237-0920, tamarindfl.com
2.Saffron Indian Cuisine, Plaza Venezia, 7724 Sand Lake Road, 407-674-8899, saffronorlando.com
3. Moghul Indian Cuisine, 401 N. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407-599-9001,moghulindian.com
Photo via steffiedue33/InstagramBest Brunch
1. Santiago’s Bodega, 802 Virginia Drive, 407-412-6979, facebook.com/santiagosbodegaorlando
2. Keke’s, multiple locations, kekes.com
3. Briarpatch, 252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-8651, thebriarpatchrestaurant.com
Photo via tastecooksip/InstagramBest Thing to Eat at a Theme Park
1.Dole Whip at Disney
2.Butterbeer at Universal
3. Turkey legs at Disney
Photo via kylo_bran/InstagramBest Fried Chicken
1. The Coop, 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-843-2667,asouthernaffair.com
2.Publix, multiple locations, www.publix.com
3. Cask & Larder, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 321-280-4200,www.caskandlarder.com
Photo via The Coop/InstagramBest Burger
1. BurgerFi, multiple locations, burgerfi.com
2. Johnny’s Fillin’ Station, 2631 S. Ferncreek Ave., 407-894-6900, johnnysfillinstation.com
3. Five Guys Burgers & Fries, multiple locations, fiveguys.com
Photo via taragallas/InstagramBest Deli
1. TooJay’s Gourmet Deli, multiple locations, toojays.com
2. Bagel King, multiple locations, 407-623-3393,bagelking.net
3. Pickles Authentic NY Delicatessen, 1891 W. State Road 434, Longwood, 407-951-8662, picklescatering.com
Photo via justageekboy/InstagramBest Bakery
1. Valhalla Bakery, Market on South, 2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968, valhallabakery.com
2. Se7en Bites, 207 N. Primrose Drive, 407-203-0727,facebook.com/se7enbites
3. Blue Bird Bake Shop, 3122 Corrine Drive, 407-228-3822, bluebirdbakeshop.com
Photo via Valhalla Bakery/FacebookBest Restaurant to Take a Date
1. The Ravenous Pig, 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-2333,theravenouspig.com
2.Hillstone Restaurant, 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005,hillstone.com
3. The Melting Pot, 7549 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-903-1100, also 1200 Commerce Park Drive, Longwood, 407-862-8773,www.meltingpot.com
Photo via Theravenouspig/InstagramBest Sushi
1.Seito Sushi, 4898 New Broad St., 407-898-8801, also 8031 Turkey Lake Road, 407-248-8888, seitosushi.com
2.Kabooki Sushi, 3122 E. Colonial Drive, 407-228-3839, kabookisushi
3. Sushi Pop Restaurant, 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, 407-542-5975,sushipoprestaurant.com
Photo via Seitobp/InstagramBest Place to Buy Produce
1. Freshfields Farm, 400 E. Compton St., 407-423-3309, freshfieldsfarm.com
2.Winter Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-3397,cityofwinterpark.org
3. Publix, multiple locations,www.publix.com
Photo via Travelflorida/InstagramBest Nachos
1. Tijuana Flats, multiple locations, tijuanaflats.com
2.Miller’s Ale House, multiplelocations, millersalehouse.com
3. Gringos Locos, 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626, gringoslocos.com
Photo via Tijuana Flats/InstagramBest Brewery Taproom
1.Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive, 407-893-9832,
redlightredlightbeerparlour.com
2.Orlando Brewing, 1301 Atlanta Ave., 407-872-1117, orlandobrewing.com
3. Crooked Can Brewing Co., 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-395-9520,www.crookedcan.com
Photo via Red Light/FacebookBest Seafood
1.Winter Park Fish Co., 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-6112,
thewinterparkfishcompany.com
2.Lombardi’s Seafood, 1888 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-3474,lombardis.com
3. Bonefish Grill, multiple locations, www.bonefishgrill.com
Photo via Michellina/InstagramBest Steakhouse
1.Linda’s La Cantina Steak House, 4721 E. Colonial Drive, 407-894-4491,
lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com
2.Ruth’s Chris Steak House, multiple locations, www.ruthschris.com
3. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-699-9463, also 8030 Via Dellagio Way, 407-352-5706, flemingssteakhouse.com
Photo via theshortbusey/InstagramBest Teahouse
1.Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, 67 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-0865, pompomsteahouse.com
2.Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave., 407-362-1864,
dandelioncommunitea.com
3. Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, 407-999-5255,www.infusionorlando.com
Photo via Pom Pom’s Teahouse/Instagram1. Ethos Vegan Kitchen, 601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park, 407-228-3898,ethosvegankitchen.com
2. Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave., 407-362-1864,dandelioncommunitea.com
3. Dixie Dharma, Market on South, 2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968, www.dixiedharma.com
Photo via maggiejernigan/InstagramBest Ramen
1. Noodles & Rice, 813 N. Mills Ave., 407-895-8833,noodlesandricecafe.com
2.Sapporo Ramen, 5080 W. Colonial Drive, 407-203-6777
3. Seito Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 4898 New Broad St., 407-898-8801,seitosushi.com
Photo via Sweetrockawaypr/InstagramBest Outdoor Dining
1. Hillstone Restaurant, 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005,hillstone.com
2.The Hammered Lamb, 1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200,thehammeredlamb.com
3. Vanbarry’s Public House, 4120 S. Orange Ave., 407-704-8881,orlandopublichouses.com
Photo via zfarls/InstagramBest Theme Park Restaurant
1.Be Our Guest, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
2.(tie) Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot at Walt Disney World
2. (tie) The Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort
3. Biergarten Restaurant, Epcot at Walt Disney World
Photo via launchbae/InstagramBest Vietnamese
1.Pho 88, 730 N. Mills Ave., 407-897-3488, also 9728 E. Colonial Drive, 407-930-7670, pho88orlando.com
2.Little Saigon, 1106 E. Colonial Drive, 407-423-8539,littlesaigonrestaurant.com
3. Anh Hong, 1124 E. Colonial Drive, 407-999-2656, anhhongorlando.com
Photo via bornwizdom/InstagramBest Thai
1.SEA Thai Restaurant, 3812 E. Colonial Drive, 407-895-0985
2.Thai House of Orlando, 2117 E. Colonial Drive, 407-898-0820, thaihouseoforlando.net
3. Royal Thai, 1202 N. Semoran Blvd., 407-275-0776,royalthai-orlando.com
Photo via orlando.treasures/InstagramBest Tacos
1.Gringos Locos, 22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626,gringoslocos.com
2.Tako Cheena, 932 N. Mills Ave., 321-236-7457,mytakocheena.com
3. Tijuana Flats, multiple locations, tijuanaflats.com
Photo via ambejan/InstagramBest Sandwiches/Subs
1. Publix, multiple locations,www.publix.com
2.Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, 67 N. Bumby Ave., 407-894-0865, pompomsteahouse.com
3. LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies, 1010 Lee Road, 407-539-0067, also 4301 W. State Road 46, Sanford, 407-322-1011,laspadas.com
Photo via Publix/InstagramBest Vegetarian
1.Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave., 407-362-1864,dandelioncommunitea.com
2.Ethos Vegan Kitchen, 601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park, 407-228-3898,ethosvegankitchen.com
3. Dixie Dharma, Market on South, 2603 E. South St., 407-613-5968,
www.dixiedharma.com
Photo via Dandelion Communitea Cafe?/FacebookBest Wings
1.Gator’s Dockside, multiple locations, gatorsdockside.com
2.The Hideaway Bar, 516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
3. Oblivion Taproom, 5101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-704-4757, obliviontaproom.com
Photo via that_dude_steve_fig/InstagramBest Theme Park Bar
1.Margaritaville, Universal CityWalk
2.Rose & Crown pub, Epcot at Walt Disney World
3. Hog’s Head Pub, Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
Photo via daniellehernx/FacebookBest Caribbean
1. Bahama Breeze, multiple locations, bahamabreeze.com
2.Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, multiple locations, christinarenae.com/csb
3. Mark’s Caribbean, 10034 University Blvd., 407-699-8800, healthyjamaicanfood.com
Photo via BahamaBreezeIslandGrill/InstagramBest Juice/Smoothies
1. Planet Smoothie, multiple locations, planetsmoothie.com
2.Tropical Smoothie Café, multiple locations, http://tropicalsmoothie.com/
3. Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen, East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive, 407-960-2861, skyebird.com
Photo via Planet Smoothie/Instagram
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