Here's the inside scoop on the best places to live in Orlando for taking full advantage of the foodie culture around the city.
Here are the best communities for your food-loving hobbies, restaurant recommendations, and where you should seek homes for sale in Orlando if you’re looking to make this haven your home.
The community of Dr. Phillips is located about 20 minutes southwest of Downtown Orlando - easily accessible from I-4. It’s also about 10 minutes from world-famous theme parks, making the area even more desirable. With dining options and entertainment galore, this community tops many homeowners' lists!
Dr. Phillips is home to Orlando’s well-known ‘Restaurant Row,’ the stretch of Sandlake Road that boasts over two-dozen restaurants ranging from casual to upscale and a variety of cuisine options.
Winter Park, Florida is known for its upscale atmosphere among charming Park Avenue and prestigious Rollins College. It’s historic past apparent through brick roads and mature oaks make this area one of the most sought-after in all of Central Florida. It is conveniently located just about 20 minutes to Downtown Orlando.
Winter Park’s loved Park Avenue and the surrounding area is sprinkled with locally owned dining in a variety of flavors and flares. Its Winter Park Villages area also offers universally-loved chain restaurants. Its dining experiences paired with the unique charm of the community makes Winter Park one of the top places to call home near Orlando.
The area offers a variety of home options including townhomes, lake homes, and luxury homes.
Another popular community where foodies can easily enjoy the famous cuisine scene in Orlando is right in the heart of the city, or just beyond it in the loved Mills 50 District.
Orlando’s Mills 50 & Downtown districts feature local eateries from a wide variety of cultures and unique cuisine mixtures. Home to the ‘Little Saigon’ area, here you’ll find some of the most authentic and delicious Vietnamese Food. One-off local hits include Tako Cheena, serving up savory tacos with an Asian flair, delicious nearby Se7en Bites, and Santiago’s Bodegas featuring Spanish dishes and one of the area’s best brunches!
This area offers beautifully historic homes full of character and charm often irreplaceable in today’s newly built Real Estate. It also features condos in the heart of the action, offering a walkable lifestyle and making it even easier to enjoy Orlando’s foodie culture!
As a Millennial living and working in Orlando myself, I’m not surprised by my city’s number three ranking on the list, beating out cities like Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Albany, NY, and Houston, TX. I'll tell you first-hand why Millennials are searching for homes in Orlando! Keep Reading