What’s the deal with all these food halls in Orlando opening up? In case you haven’t heard, a food hall is typically a large indoor/outdoor building with a variety of food vendors in various stalls. Think of a mall food court…but better!
With all the food halls in Orlando (and surrounding areas) which should you check out first? Read on to see my top favorites.
Best 5 Food Halls In Orlando & Beyond!
With the Orlando food scene booming, you can expect that these food halls are full of talented chefs and offer a variety of cuisines. From elevated sushi experiences to the best chicken sandwich, these food halls have something for everyone!
- 1. East End Market located at 3201 Corrine Dr. Orlando, 32803
If you haven’t been to East End Market you are missing out! With some of Orlando’s most popular spots like Gideon’s Bakehouse and Domu, East End Market is a ‘must-do’ location.
This charming spot is full of delicious snacks and meals. And if you’re looking for a place to grab a cocktail, head upstairs to The Neighbors, open daily at 12:00pm. They also have all-day happy hour on Tuesday & Wednesday!
- 2. Plant Street Market located at 426 W. Plant St. Winter Garden
I love Winter Garden because of its charming feel and this food hall! With a local brewery and some of the best sushi you can get, this is a wonderful place to go. You can even bring your fur-babies and enjoy the outdoor patio seating.
This food hall is a heavy hitter with over 20 vendors and a large variety of delicious eats. From Mac & Cheese to Oysters, this location is full of crowd favorites. Crooked Can is the award winning brewery onsite and does not disappoint with its large selection of craft beers.
For an amazing sushi experience, you must check out Norigami! Click here for all the details on this Bib Gourmand Award winning restaurant. Plant Street Market is open daily at 11:00am
- 3. The Food Factory located at 888 City Walk Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765
The Food Factory is a new spot in Oviedo with several options varying from pizza, southern comfort food, Mexican, bbq, and asian. The Food Factory hours are 4-9pm Tues-Thurs. Fri-Sat 11:30-10pm on Sun. 12-9pm
This is truly a gathering place for the community and offers indoor and outdoor seating. And at the center is The Factory Bar where you can order food and have craft cocktails. We ordered the Barbacoa Loaded fries from Brock’s BBQ (so good) and the Shepherd’s Pie from The Stuffed Puff.
Make sure you check out Kai Asian Street Fare…this is their second location and is an award winning restaurant!
We also tried some of the craft cocktails…Espresso Yo’Self and The Queen’s Mare. Both were really yummy and balanced.
- 4. Henry’s Depot located at 212 West 1st St., Sanford, 32771
Henry’s Depot is 8,000 sq.ft. space with seven different restaurants and a cocktail bar. It’s located in downtown Sanford and is one of my favorite places to go. In general, downtown Sanford is full of fun spots to hangout and relax. And Henry’s Depot fits right in with Sandford’s chill vibe.
Did I mention you can get one of the best chicken sandwiches in Central Florida here?! People have been known to drive up from Miami for this special sandwich! Find it at Sweet & Salty Island Grindz, it’s the Hot Butter Chicken Katsu Sandwich, click here to see for yourself!
While you’re in Henry’s Depot, head over to The Basin Cocktail Bar and try one of their seasonal creations. All of their cocktails are delish! My favorite seasonal cocktail is The Velveteen Rabbit….maybe my all-time favorite…so good!
- 5. Boxi Park located at 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. Orlando (Lake Nona)
Boxi Park is a one-of-a-kind open-air container park in Orlando with something for everyone. With its gourmet quick-service dining, award-winning beer, and live entertainment, this spot is unique and fun!
Here you’ll find 12 repurposed shipping containers, volleyball courts, a playground, and more. Bring the kids and the dogs! This food hall in Orlando always has something fun going on. Click here to see what’s happening this weekend.
Boxi Park hours: Thurs & Fri. 5-11pm Sat & Sun. 12-9pm.
So That’s My 5 Best Food Halls In Orlando & Beyond
Looking for more foodie destinations? I do have another neat spot in Orlando you may want to check out. It’s called A La Cart, they now have 2 locations: 609 Irvington Ave. Orlando & the new location at 2207 East Michigan St. Orlando.
A La Cart is a Food Truck Park. This is an open air pavilion, with covered indoor seating as well as an outdoor courtyard with lots of seating. They feature multiple mobile food vendors offering a variety of cuisines that’s sure to please your whole group.
This super cute and family friendly spot also has an indoor bar with craft beers, wines, seltzers, and ciders. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, check them out! For more info, click here.
So, what do you think? Did any of these food halls peak your interest? These are 5 of my favorites…for now…but there are more food halls in Orlando, to come! Coming the end of May (NOW OPEN) is a 22,400 square-foot food hall called The Great Southern Box Company located near the corner of Orange Blossom Trail and Princeton Street.
This food hall in Orlando will house eleven Central Florida chefs cooking up diverse food offerings with a focus on immigrant cuisine. I’m looking forward to checking this place out! I’ll keep you posted!
Thanks for reading!
Xx Autumn
