Orlando's best restaurants and food of 2024, according to our readers
It's no secret Orlando has a big appetite and big opinions on its culinary institutions. Orlando Weekly readers cast their votes to let us know their favorites in all things food and dining, from best chef to best theme park treats to best wings and more. Here are the winners of all 92 food and dining categories, chosen by you and your community in our annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll.
Sink your teeth into the readers' picks and staff picks winners from Best of Orlando® 2024.
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Best Coffee Bar
Winner: Foxtail Coffee Co.
Finalists: Lineage Coffee Roasting, Haan Coffee
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Best Altamonte Springs Restaurant
Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: Antica Pizzeria and Market, Nonno’s Italian Restaurant
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Best Audubon Park or Baldwin Park Restaurant
Winner: Domu
Finalists: Seito Sushi, The Osprey
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Best Bakery
Winner: Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery
Finalists: The Glass Knife, Buttermilk Bakery
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Best Bar Food
Winner: Tori Tori
Finalists: Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, The Hideaway Bar
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Best Barbecue Restaurant
Winner: 4 Rivers Smokehouse
Finalists: Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, Yellow Dog Eats
Photo via Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana/Facebook
Best Birria
Winner: Agave Azul Cocina Mexicana
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Hunger Street Tacos
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Best Boba Tea
Winner: Royal Tea
Finalists: Blended Bistro and Boba, Chewy Boba
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Best Breakfast
Winner: Se7en Bites
Finalists: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, Shakers
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Best Brunch
Winner: Briarpatch Restaurant
Finalists: Maxine’s on Shine, Santiago’s Bodega
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Best Burger
Winner: Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes
Finalists: The Tap Room at Dubsdread, The Hangry Bison
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Best Caribbean Restaurant
Winner: Otto’s High Dive
Finalists: Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, Crocante Restaurant
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Best Casselberry Restaurant
Winner: Bagel King
Finalists: Johnny’s Diner, Colorado Fondue Co.
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Best Cheap Eats
Winner: Beefy King
Finalists: Tacos My Guey, Gringos Locos
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Best Cheesesteak
Winner: LaSpada’s Original Cheesesteaks and Hoagies
Finalists: Kappy’s Subs, Cavo’s Bar and Kitchen
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Best Chinese Restaurant
Winner: Hawkers Asian Street Food
Finalists: Taste of Chengdu, Peter’s Kitchen China Bistro
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Best College Park Restaurant
Winner: The Tap Room at Dubsdread
Finalists: The Current, Pizza Bruno College Park
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Best Cuban Sandwich
Winner: Black Bean Deli
Finalists: Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, Cubans on the Run
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Best Date Restaurant
Winner: Prato
Finalists: Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, Maxine’s on Shine
Photo by Rob Bartlett
Best Desserts
Winner: Sampaguita Ice Cream
Finalists: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato-go Orlando