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1. Cafe 118 www.cafe118.com
Located off Park Ave in Winter Park, Cafe 118 promotes balance and health through the
food they serve. They use fresh, flavorful, locally sourced organic ingredients in their
cuisine. Their goal is to “provide modern raw cuisine that will
benefit your everyday life and those you share it with.”
Their commitment to you is to provide pure organic food in its
most natural state. You will not find dairy, soy, or artificial sweeteners in any of their
food. You definitely need to try this place if you have not already!
2. Dandelion Communitea Cafe http://DandelionCommunitea.com/
Conveniently located near the intersection of Mills and Colonial, this tucked away cafe is
a GREAT find!! They serve REAL food- local and organic whenever possible. They
pride themselves on serving a menu that is free of saturated & trans fats, refined
sugars, additives, artificial sweeteners, & GMO’s. They
also have plenty of Gluten Free options!
3. Infusion Tea www.InfusionOrlando.com/
An amazing little cafe in College Park, you can find an
endless variety of vegetarian only organic salads,
panini’s wraps, and even healthy “pizza” here!
Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious. It’s
work the trip alone just for their tea selection.
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4. Seasons 52: www.Seasons52.com
With 2 convenient locations (one on Sand Lake Rd. & one
near the Altamonte Mall), you can always find a good meal at
Seasons 52! If you have never been to Seasons 52, they are
a “fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the
sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu.” The
really great thing about their menu- is that it really DOES change with the seasons! You
are guaranteed a delicious dish created with the most fresh and seasonal ingredients.
5. Ethos Vegan Kitchen: www.EthosVeganKitchen.com
Near downtown Orlando across from beautiful Lake Ivanhoe,
Ethos’s menu is “100% vegan and features hearty, homestyle
fare.” From homemade soups, to salads, to wraps, the flavors
are AMAZING! Even if you are not vegan (which I am not) you
will find something one-of-a-kind at Ethos!
6. Winter Park Honey www.WinterParkHoney.com
This is one of my FAVORITE finds! I have been getting Winter
Park Honey for years now and absolutely love it. It’s a family
owned company and their honey is raw, unheated, unfiltered and
unstrained to preserve the honey's natural healthful benefits.
Since it’s all made from the nectar from local flowers, it’s AMAZING at reducing allergy
symptoms (not to mention all the other tremendous health benefits!)
7. Slow Food Orlando www.SlowFoodOrlando.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to the Slow Food Movement (think opposite of fast
food!) – sustainable local agriculture that’s good for you, the earth, and our community.
Check their website for fun events for the whole family, gala parties, field trips to farms,
learning opportunities, cooking demos and opportunities to taste test some amazing
food grown or raised right here in Central Florida!
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8. Cocina 214 www.Cocina214.com
Brand new contemporary gourmet Mexican food made with
local ingredients and sustainable meats wherever possible.
Grass fed beef and organic chicken are available on most
entrees and gluten free options are clearly marked right on
the menu. Be sure to order the guacamole – chock full of healthy fats and flavor.
9. Sustain Natural Foods www.SustainNaturalMarket.com
Owned by Master Herbalist Paul Dragon, Sustain
Natural Market has a great array of natural and local
organic produce options. They also have bulk bins of
nuts, seeds, grains, plus a mini farmer’s market in the
parking lot on Sunday afternoons. Be sure to check out the selections of organic wine,
bath and body care, vitamins and supplements
10.
Lombardi’s Seafood www.LombardisMarketplace.net
A long time Winter Park/Orlando tradition – Lombardi’s has been
offering fresh and frozen seafood for as long as I can remember.
Conveniently located near 17-92, Lombardi’s regularly carries diet
friendly fresh tuna, crab meat, cod, haddock, salmon, grouper and
more. Spices and other seafood cooking tools are also available.
VERY knowledgeable staff. They even carry frozen alligator meat!
11.
Winter Park Spice and Tea Exchange www.SpiceAndTea.com
Bryan and Jeffery’s Spice and Tea Exchange is a great
place to go for delicious ways to add flavor to your home
cooked meals without adding oodles of calories. They have
many salt-free and no calorie spice blends for you to choose
from, as well as a wall of flavorful healthy teas. Adrienne’s
favorite product there is the ghost pepper infused sea salt… SPICY!
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12.
Chamberlain’s www.Chamberlins.com
Multiple locations of various sizes are all over Greater Orlando - the largest stores
feature a deli with pre made items, bulk bin areas and an extensive selection of organic
produce, vitamins, supplements, etc. Lots of great items in the freezers as well.
13.
Gurtzberry www.Gurtzberry.com
Take a stroll down Park Ave and end up at Gurtzberry (124 E Morse
Blvd Winter Park) for some probiotic rich delicious frozen yogurt!
Arguably the best-flavored green tea yogurt in town (Adrienne has done
extensive research on this) as well as other flavors of low-fat, lower
calorie desert treats. Be careful though, they also have gelato and ice
cream – if self-control is not your strong point you may wish to avoid it.
14.
Greens & Grille www.GreensAndGrille.com
Two locations – Millenia and out by UCF – Greens & Grill offers a fully customizable
menu of delicious salads and smart proteins. Build
Your Own menu options allow you to ramp up the
nutrition while avoiding unhealthy options. Helpful
staff can steer you toward lower calorie dressings
and other options.
15.
Williams Sonoma Winter Park www.williams-sonoma.com
Adrienne recently made the acquaintance of Logan, who
works at the Park Ave Williams Sonoma location – he is
now well aware of the Primal and Paleo eating plans and
can help you select the appropriate tools of the trade to
make healthy home cooking even more fun. Also available – handy items like reusable
washable produce bags to take with you to the farmer’s markets around town. Healthy
eating at home can be tons of fun when you have the right tool for the job. Everyone is
helpful, but try and find Logan if you can – he’s done research for you!
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16.
Eden’s Fresh Co www.EdensFresh.com/
Delightful small café serving only salads and wraps – fresh ingredients
and plenty of choices – you can also add lean meats to any salad or
wrap or choose to go vegetarian with tofu or just a bunch of delicious
freshly chopped vegetables. Over 30 salad toppings to choose from
and infinite possibilities. Light dressings or dressing on the side always available too.
Winter Park and Downtown, lunch hours only.
17.
Winter Park Farmer’s Market www.cityofwinterpark.org
Every Saturday this ultra-popular farmers market is held at the old
train depot at 200 W. New England Ave in downtown Winter Park
from 7AM to 1PM. Produce, plants, snacks and even local organic
meats available from a variety of booths. Be on the look out for
strange and exotic items like locally made kombucha, Winter Park
Honey, Winter Park Blue Cheese, goat meat, and more!
18.
Drunken Monkey http://www.drunkenmonkeycoffee.com
Quirky little independent coffeehouse that also has wraps, sandwiches, and oodles of
organic, vegan and vegetarian treats. Be sure to check out the gluten free options, high
end healthy beverages like kombucha , and even a few fantastic energy bars. They
even (only slightly reluctantly) served Adrienne a plate of sliced roast beef and lettuce
one day. Free wi-fi, board games and other activities in this indie clubhouse.
19.
Whole Foods www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
Two locations in Greater Orlando (one in Winter Park and one on Sand Lake Rd.) Both
feature organic fruits, vegetables, and a nice meat
counter. Be sure to look for grass fed beef, organic eggs,
bacon etc. Full deli and premade meals are also
available in addition to gourmet specialty food selections.
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20.
Stardust Video and Coffee http://stardustvideoandcoffee.wordpress.com/
Undeniably indie, Stardust Video and Coffee is much less a
video rental store these days than in the past - but that’s ok!
The menu features fresh, mostly healthy items – vegetarian
and vegan options as well as omnivorous delights. Be sure to
look for green and herbal teas, GT’s Raw Kombucha and
organic treats. Stardust’s parking lot is also the location of the Audubon Park
Community Market (see next entry).
21.
Audubon Park Community Market http://apmarket.wordpress.com/
Monday evenings from 6pm to 10pm in the
parking lot of Stardust, just SECONDS away
from the Forte Fitness Bootcamp site in
Baldwin Park. The market features local, often
sustainably grown fruits, veggies and meats as
well as prepared meals and sometimes a visit
from the delicious local food trucks. Be sure to
visit the Deep Creek booth for amazing local humanely raised grass fed beef.
22.
The Fresh Market www.TheFreshMarket.com
Two locations in Greater Orlando (one on the
corner of Conroy and Dr. Phillips, the other in
Altamonte Springs, Lake Brantley Area). Catering
primarily to a foodie/gourmet crowd, but featuring
top of the line organic fruits and veggies, a fantastic
seafood and meat counter, full deli, and a great
selection of organic dairy products. Delicious high-
end international selections as well with a helpful staff.
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23.
Teavana www.Teavana.com
With two mall locations in Greater Orlando (Altamonte Springs and Florida Mall), this
national chain of high-end tea stores has a great
variety of green, white, rooibos, black, and oolong
teas. Many of these can be prepared as
delicious, healthy treats with little or no calories.
The health benefits of green tea never tasted so
good. Also be sure to check out the Strawberry
Slender Pu-erh tea with an open mind – this cave-aged Chinese tea’s distinctive
traditional flavor is enhanced with dried strawberries. Some research suggests this tea
can help with cholesterol regulation, digestion, and can promote weight loss when
accompanying a sensible diet and exercise program.
24.
Big Wheel Provisions Food Truck www.bigwheeltruck.com/
The urban food truck mania has finally hit Orlando – though you have to be sure to pay
attention closely – there’s a small but very fervent community of local food fans who
follow their favorite mobile eats via facebook and twitter. Also check out the Crooked
Spoon Food Truck: http://www.facebook.com/thecrookedspoon Some offerings are
healthier than others, so make sure you do your research when chasing food trucks
around town. Also, several food trucks circle up every Tuesday night in Maitland at the
Food Truck Café in Lake Lily Park from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
25.
Pom Pom’s Tea House & Sandwicheria www.PomPomsTeahouse.com
Quirky little café with local art, a vast array of teas and delicious sandwich/salad
offerings. Keep to your vegetarian or Primal/Paleo diet with relative ease here –
Adrienne’s favorite is the “Mama’s Triple Meat Salad” with Basil dressing on the side.
Alicia will sometimes splurge on a nutritious sandwich. In addition to all the creative
food offerings you can also design your own salad.
Beware the cupcakes, you WILL be tempted.
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26.
Boathouse Restaurant www.BoatHouseofWinterPark.com/
This restaurant is focused on ethically sourced, delicious
local ingredients. The kitchen is also happy to make you
delicious grass fed beef bun-less burgers and other menu
variations for primal/paleo eaters. It’s very easy to be low
carb at this great eatery, but there are also many
temptations, so be careful! Sous Chef Lindsay also makes
some of the best pickles and pickled veggies you’ve had in a very long time!
27.
Chinese Tea Culture www.chineseteaculture.com
Authentic and fantastically priced Chinese and Japanese
teas – this one of a kind store is located in the Sanford Mall
of all places, but worth the drive for a visit. A great selection
of flavorful and health promoting teas to include green, black,
oolong, white, pu-erh, rooibos, chai, and gorgeous blooming
teas. Authentic cast iron and yixing clay teapots as well as an array of exotic gift items.
28.
Maitland Farmer’s Market www.itsmymaitland.com
In case you missed the Winter Park Farmer’s Market, you can check out the Maitland
Farmer’s market in Lake Lily Park every Sunday. Fresh fruit, vegetables, local eggs,
and assorted treats await. Great deals on fresh food, there’s no excuse to not eat
plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit at these prices.
29.
Amura http://amura.com/
Amura is one of my FAVORITE places for sushi. Everything is
extremely fresh and the flavors are delicious. It’s hidden off Church
Street in downtown Orlando, although there are 2 other locations (Lake
Mary and Sand Lake Rd.) If sushi is on your agenda for the night,
definitely give Amura a go!
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30.
Homegrown Central Florida Organic Co-op www.homegrowncoop.org
Convenient way to buy local produce, organic meats, treats, herbs, teas and health food
products. Prepared vegan meals also available for pre-order! On
Thursdays the general public can shop without having a membership.
Members can place orders online and either pick them up or if you
are close enough, have them delivered to your home!
31.
Powerhouse Café www.powerhousecafe.com
A downtown Winter Park favorite for over 35 years, the
Powerhouse Café serves up fresh smoothies (with no added
sugar!), wraps, sandwiches, salads, and various Mediterranean
specialties like hummus, baba gannouj, tabbouleh, stuffed
grape leaves etc. Vegetarian, vegan and omnivores will all find
something delightful to enjoy. Be sure to check out the ever-changing lunch specials.
32.
Avalon Park Farmer’s Market www.avalonpark.com
Every Sunday from 11am-3pm In Avalon Park’s Founders
Square. Enjoy fresh local produce, pasta, bakery items
(careful!), local honey, as well as gifts, arts and crafts.
33.
Mellow Mushroom www.mellowmushroom.com/winterpark
Order carefully and you can do quite well at this family friendly quirky pizza place. The
salads are easily Primal/Paleo-able, and the staff seems
open to suggestions like “hey can I get some steak on that
salad?” Gluten free pizza crust available if you can’t resist,
along with healthy appetizers like hummus and soups.
Vegan/Vegetarian/Gluten-free friendly.
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34.
Bosphorus Restaurant www.bosphorousrestaurant.com
Elegant and exotic, Bosphorus offers Turkish food
specialties like exquisitely spiced lamb, chicken and now
beef. The vegetables served alongside are colorful, at
least mostly raw, and extremely delicious. I forgo the
rice completely in exchange for more veggies – making
their incredible Donar Kebab platter strictly “Paleo”.
Beware the large puffy bread – you will want to dunk it into the hummus.
35.
Wild Ocean Market www.wildoceanmarket.com
Located on the coast, but distributed through several of the local
farmer’s markets, Wild Ocean offers delicious, ethically sourced
wild seafood at fantastic prices – check out their website and
twitter feed to keep up on the specials and locations. Fish,
shrimp from wild sources as much as is possible for maximum nutrition and flavor.
36.
Olde Cup and Saucer www.oldecupandsaucer.com
Specialty loose tea shop which now has a full size tea room – open for
lunch and traditional afternoon tea. Small but interesting menu with
vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options available. Many of their teas
are so flavorful that you can get the flavor and satisfaction of
candy/chocolate without the calories. Etiquette classes, tea tastings,
chocolate tastings and more are regular events.
37.
Freshfields Farms www.freshfieldsfarm.com
Local food market that specializes only in natural beef, chicken,
pork, seafood, dairy and fresh produce. Organic options and a
few choice deli items are available as well – be sure to visit the
specials page for some great deals on organic items and USDA
choice beef. Everything delivered daily for maximum freshness!
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38.
Wrap Planet www.WrapPlanet.com
Right near Rollins College, Wrap Planet has healthy, picnic ready wraps, breakfast
wraps, daily vegan soups, smoothies, tacos, power wraps,
salads and snacks like guacamole and hummus. Free delivery
within a limited area and unbelievably good lunch specials.
39.
Deep Creek Ranch www.DeepCreekRanch.us/
Local, humane and ethical livestock farmer in DeLeon
Springs, FL – they distribute through many of the
local farmer’s markets so be sure to check in for this
delicious meat. Grass fed beef and lamb naturally
pasture fed on this 100 year old+ Florida family farm.
Check in with them to find out when you and your
family can visit to taste burgers, go on a hay ride, meet the farmers, the herd, and get a
great discount on some of the highest quality meat in the area.
40.
Yellow Dog Eats www.YellowDogEats.com
Way out in the boonies of Gotha, this unique eatery in an old farmhouse has some of
the best low carb dishes in town – the Thin Elvis is a large scoop of delicious house
made succulent pulled pork topped with crispy bacon
wrapped in a lettuce leaf! Also available an amazing
pulled pork salad (my fav), albacore tuna steak salad,
smoked salmon salads and a kitchen staff ready to
get creative just for you. Beware the tempting
desserts though.
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41.
Naked Pizza www.nakedpizza.biz/
Unique pizza place in Altamonte springs with prebiotic
dough containing over 10 different types of seeds, nuts,
extra fiber and probiotics. This special dough is
apparently low glycemic and gluten free as well. Easy to
find nutritional info on the website will help you make a great choice. Loads of veggies,
healthy meats and “no freaky chemicals”. So have fun with pizza again!
42.
Eat More Produce www.eatmoreproduce.com
Local Winter Park produce stand that just keeps getting better!
Choose from affordable produce, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses,
wines, and now a full selection of Bob’s Red Mill dry goods…
including nearly the whole line of gluten free baking mixes and
flours. Bulk bags of snacks like dried fruits, nuts, and trail mixes
are great for families too. Local grass fed ground beef, farm fresh
eggs, and more. Super-helpful staff.
43.
College Park Farmer’s Market College Park Market’s Facebook Fan Page
Conveniently located in the parking lot of Infusion Tea
(see previous entry) on Thursday evenings from 5PM to
9PM, this colorful community farmer’s market features
produce from local organic producers, seafood, crafts,
treats, and sustainable meats.
44.
Moes Southwest Grill
www.Moes.com
Recently making a shift in their quality of their food, Moes has made our
Top 50 list! Not only will you get a warm “Welcome to Moe’s!” when
walking in, but you can expect: no trans-fats, no microwaves, no MSG,
and over 20 fresh ingredients prepared each day! In fact, they now
serve grass fed beef, grain-fed pork, and use local produce when possible!
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45.
Chipotle www.Chipotle.com
Focused on sustainability, great nutrition and great value,
Chipotle is one of my FAV places to grab a quick salad and
know I am getting quality and delicious food! All of their dairy
and meat comes from cows raised without any synthetic
hormones. Chipotle has a very unique flavor profile….and we LOVE it!
46.
Dragonfly
www.DragonflyOrlando.com
One of the ONLY Sushi restaurants and Robata grills in Orlando, you can order some
incredibly delicious and very healthy items! Their robata grill is
heated to 1000° where the proteins and produce are grilled so
quickly, they maintain the essence of the food. Their sushi is
also AMAZING and incredibly fresh.
47.
310
www.310parksouth.net
310 is committed to serving only the highest quality foods with
the freshest ingredients. They serve their signatire salads,
and have a beautiful selection of seafoods, steaks, and even
Sunday Brunch!! If you find yourself wandering on Park Ave in
Winter Park or Downtown Orlando, stop in for wonderful meal!
48.
Luma On Park www.lumaonpark.com
The menu at Luma is updated DAILY by Chef McGlamery
to provide you with the most flavorful and freshest
ingredients of the season. From start to finish, your meal at
Luma will be quite the experience. Makes a great date
night really special.
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49.
“K” http://KWinebar.com
An unusual name for a restaurant, K is one of my favorite places to
eat at! It’s so unique- you are bound to find something on the menu
you have never tried before! The flavors are amazing. Not only
does the menu change daily at K, but many of the ingredients for
their meals are picked straight from the own garden behind their restaurant!
50.
Mitchell’s Fish Market http://mitchellsfishmarket.com
You can’t go wrong at Mitchell’s Fish Market in Winter Park Village. They
have amazing selections of fresh fish, a menu that changes twice a day,
and they stay focused on sustainability. They even have a gluten-free
menu to order off of! Their tag line is “Fish any fresher would still be in the
ocean.” Definitely a great place to check out if you haven’t yet been there!
Thanks so much for reading our Guide to:
“Orlando’s Top 50 Healthiest Restaurants, Cafés, and Best Finds!”
We had a lot of fun putting this together for you. Hopefully, you will have the chance to
try a few of these places. Eating healthfully should be fun, delicious, and enjoyable. I’m
Italian, so eating is VERY important to me!
Eating properly plays a HUGE part in your success in losing weight, maintaining muscle
mass, regulating your hormone balance, and even your mood!
If you’re interested in learning about the nutritional guidance or fitness boot camps that
we offer, please feel free to call or email at any time!
Thank You!
Alicia Forte Streger, CSCS
www.ForteFitness.com  [email protected]  407-340-7618
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