Stephanie's Guidebook to Historic Downtown Sanford,FL
Food scene
A restaurant that prepares dishes with unprocessed foods. A waitress once told us that the owner hand selects produce and meats off the truck to be served in your meal. Delicious, high quality Greek food.
10 locals recommend
Zorbas Greek Food
115 E 1st StA restaurant that prepares dishes with unprocessed foods. A waitress once told us that the owner hand selects produce and meats off the truck to be served in your meal. Delicious, high quality Greek food.
A downtown Sanford institution! Authentic German fare, imported drafts, and services dressed in lederhosen or dirndl. Try the schnitzel!
74 locals recommend
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StA downtown Sanford institution! Authentic German fare, imported drafts, and services dressed in lederhosen or dirndl. Try the schnitzel!
Great bartenders with a rotating selection of a wide range of craft beers. Stop by on Wednesdays for their “one-off” brew special! Bingo is on Wednesdays and Poker on Thursdays.
16 locals recommend
Wops' Hops Brewing Company
419 Sanford AveGreat bartenders with a rotating selection of a wide range of craft beers. Stop by on Wednesdays for their “one-off” brew special! Bingo is on Wednesdays and Poker on Thursdays.
A large outdoor seating area with live music on the weekend. 50+ beers on tap and 2 wine taps. Not sure what to order? Try a beer flight and select some FL craft brews.
28 locals recommend
Celery City Craft
114 S Palmetto AveA large outdoor seating area with live music on the weekend. 50+ beers on tap and 2 wine taps. Not sure what to order? Try a beer flight and select some FL craft brews.
Enjoy bar food and signature cocktails while playing lawn games including cornhole, giant Jenga, ladder toss, and a tire swing. This is a great option for families.
6 locals recommend
The Yardery
415 East 4th StreetEnjoy bar food and signature cocktails while playing lawn games including cornhole, giant Jenga, ladder toss, and a tire swing. This is a great option for families.
Located at Celery City Craft Beer Garden, this restaurant offers sushi creations and street fare.
6 locals recommend
Sushi and Seoul
114 South Palmetto AvenueLocated at Celery City Craft Beer Garden, this restaurant offers sushi creations and street fare.
All of the ingredients for their smoothies, bowls, and juices are super fresh!
7 locals recommend
Raw Press Juice Co.
516 Sanford AveAll of the ingredients for their smoothies, bowls, and juices are super fresh!
Palate Coffee Brewery
105 W 2nd StTry seasonal hot or iced coffees.
Loose leaf tea steeped right before your eyes for hot or iced beverages. Grab a macaron or pastry to-go!
Rosie Lee Tea Co. @ The Collective
108 S Park AveLoose leaf tea steeped right before your eyes for hot or iced beverages. Grab a macaron or pastry to-go!
Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford AveGreat selection of Belgian beers and caring staff members!
Delicious Irish food in historic downtown Sanford. Of course, they serve Guinness and offer a variety of whiskeys.
The Sullivan Public House
Delicious Irish food in historic downtown Sanford. Of course, they serve Guinness and offer a variety of whiskeys.
Scrumptious Italian eats, right here in Sanford. I recommend the meatballs, lasagna, and Trip to Italy platter.
La Famiglia Italiana
Scrumptious Italian eats, right here in Sanford. I recommend the meatballs, lasagna, and Trip to Italy platter.
Sightseeing
A pedestrian trail lining Lake Monroe that is almost 5 miles in length. Enjoy views of the marina, parks, and the downtown scene. There are benches and covered areas in certain areas on the trail however, the majority of the trail is uncovered. This is a great spot to watch the colorful sky during sunset!
20 locals recommend
Sanford RiverWalk
East Seminole BoulevardA pedestrian trail lining Lake Monroe that is almost 5 miles in length. Enjoy views of the marina, parks, and the downtown scene. There are benches and covered areas in certain areas on the trail however, the majority of the trail is uncovered. This is a great spot to watch the colorful sky during sunset!
Sanford Farmers Market
150 E 1st StStart your weekend off on the right foot with local foods and handmade goods.
Learn about the rich history of Sanford. Admission is complimentary.
10 locals recommend
Sanford Museum
520 E 1st StLearn about the rich history of Sanford. Admission is complimentary.
City advice
Getting around
Free Trolley Service
The historic downtown area is very walkable however, there is a complimentary trolley that runs through downtown to the Sanford SunRail station. The trolley runs Monday-Saturday. Check this website for full details: https://sanfordfl.gov/residents/free-trolley-service/
Don't miss
Sanford Food Truck Fiesta
Over 40 food trucks gather in the historic downtown area between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co! Come out to enjoy great food and live music. This event takes place on the second Sunday of the month from 1-6.
Don't miss
Sanford Ave Block Party
The Sanford Avenue Merchants present the Sanford Avenue Block Party on every 4th Saturday. Block closure is from 3rd to 5th Street featuring live music, vendors, craft beer, great food, cocktails, wine and fun.
Please note event is suspended during summer months of June, July and August.