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20 diners, cafes and delis in Orlando that you need to try

By Orlando Weekly Staff on Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 5:28 pm

The food world has bougie-fied since the turn of the century, turning even humble Orlando into a hotbed of gastronomists, deconstructioners and outright snobs.

In this landscape of ever-more-odd food, it can be comforting to sit down at a greasy spoon and pay an honest amount for a straightforward meal. With that in mind, we compiled Orlando's best delis, diners and cafes to grab a bite you can recognize.

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Cafe Linger

407-930-0473, 2912 Edgewater Drive
Cafe Linger’s German heritage shines through with their European cooking techniques and classic breakfast items. Popular menu items include their ricotta pancakes, avocado toast and vegan egg salad sandwich.

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Deli Desires

407-250-5333, 715 N. Fern Creek Ave. Suite B
Deli Desires opened their own brick and mortar location after several pop-ups earlier this year. Classic deli items like smoked whitefish, corned beef and egg salad are ready for pick up.

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The Daybreak Diner

407-898-8338, 3335 Curry Ford Road
The Daybreak Diner does fresh all-American comfort food. Their chicken salad, chili and fresh-baked biscuits are some crowd-favorites.

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Achilles Art Cafe

407-601-6500, 2689 Wilshire Drive #103
Enjoy coffee supplied by a local artisan roastery and fresh sandwiches at Achilles. Their eclectic ambiance is the perfect place to meet up with friends or read a book.

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White Wolfe Cafe & Bar

407-895-9911, 1829 N. Orange Ave.
This quaint American cafe crafts homestyle meals in a folksy space filled with paintings.House specialities include their cinnamon buns, country fried chicken and crab cakes benedict.

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Cavallari Gourmet

407-365-8000, 1954 W. State Road 426, Oviedo
Cavallari’s offers cooked Italian dishes to take home or fresh ingredients from their market. Meats, subs, groceries, desserts and wine are all available.

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Se7ven Bites

407-203-0727, 617 Primrose Drive
Delicious and inventive comfort food fills Se7ven Bites’ menu. Make sure to try their signature chicken biscuit, five cheese mac n’ cheese and mini pies.

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Ford’s Garage

407-602-3673, 8201 Vineland Ave., Suite 1801
Staged as a 1920’s service station, Ford’s Garage gives diners the chance to enjoy a classic burger surrounded by vintage ford vehicles, gas pumps and fixtures. They specialize in American comfort food, serving homemade meatloaf, chili and macaroni and cheese.

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Hash House A Go Go

407-370-4646, 5350 International Drive
Twisted farm food and crafted cocktails are Hash House A Go Go’s speciality. Make sure to check out their world-famous sage fried chicken.

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Judy’s Diner

407-295-9532, 5220 Old Winter Garden Road
This small eatery with breakfast and lunch specials serves up comfort food in a simple space. Their corned beef hash is a must try.

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Nick’s Family Diner

407-704-8861, 5439 N. Orange Blossom Trail
This popular old-school spot serves breakfast all day, sandwiches and other classic diner fare. Make sure to try one of their award-winning burgers.

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V’s Diner

407-279-1966, 5601 Edgewater Drive
V’s Diner serves delicious plant-based food items like cheeseburger tacos, BBQ sandwich and gyro wraps. Keep an eye out for their new location with an expanded menu.

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The Glass Knife

407-500-2253, 276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Known for their almost-too-pretty-to-eat desserts, the Glass Knife has a killer breakfast and lunch menu. Classic menu items include their baked apple waffles, avocado and egg toast and grilled cheese.

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Sweet mama’s restaurant

407-282-7737, 10743 Narcoossee Road
This casual cafe is decorated with family heirlooms and offers American comfort food and live music. Make sure to try one of their everyday pies or cakes.

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The Cup Diner

407-891-1488, 1407 13 St., St. Cloud
The Cup Diner’s mammoth menu carries all the classic American diner favorites. Expect pancakes, omelettes, sandwiches and burgers.

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Nikki’s Place

407-425-5301, 742 Carter St.
ShouFi MahFi’s combo platters are the perfect way to sample portions of their flavorful menu. Platters include kefta, chicken or shish kebab served with rice, pita bread and two sides of choice.
This classic soul food spot serves up hearty classics including fried chicken and barbecue mainstays. Chef specials include their fried wings, baked chicken and roasted turkey wings.
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