The Milk and Hourglass Districts of
Orlando, Florida; Lynda’s Guidebook Series
Food Scene
Awesome sushi, everything on the menu is great! Served in a cool Japanese anime/cooking show atmosphere. The restaurant is small and unassuming but the food is top notch!
42 locals recommend
Kabooki Sushi
3122 E Colonial DrAwesome sushi, everything on the menu is great! Served in a cool Japanese anime/cooking show atmosphere. The restaurant is small and unassuming but the food is top notch!
Delicious sandwiches and salads. Local art displayed on the walls. Very convenient hours 11am - 10pm most weekdays and they do not close on the weekends from Friday at 11am until Sunday at 6pm.
43 locals recommend
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby AveDelicious sandwiches and salads. Local art displayed on the walls. Very convenient hours 11am - 10pm most weekdays and they do not close on the weekends from Friday at 11am until Sunday at 6pm.
Popular Asian food from a variety of Asian countries and it taste great. The prices are very reasonable.
68 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AvePopular Asian food from a variety of Asian countries and it taste great. The prices are very reasonable.
Little Saigon
1106 E Colonial DrA long standing local favorite for great Vietnamese food.
Lineage Coffee
1011 E Colonial DrLocally owned and run delicious coffee shop!
Another locally owned and run delicious coffee shop, in an up and coming area of town.
21 locals recommend
Foxtail Coffee (Hourglass District)
2401 Curry Ford RdAnother locally owned and run delicious coffee shop, in an up and coming area of town.
Arts & Culture
A private science museum with 2 cine-dome theaters that encourages exploration and curiosity. Excellent for kids and adults. Reasonable pricing. https://www.osc.org/
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StA private science museum with 2 cine-dome theaters that encourages exploration and curiosity. Excellent for kids and adults. Reasonable pricing. https://www.osc.org/
Our newest center for the performing arts. This venue features broadway shows, plays, symphonies, concerts and more.
263 locals recommend
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveOur newest center for the performing arts. This venue features broadway shows, plays, symphonies, concerts and more.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping area. Barnes and Noble & Lifeway Bookstores, Ross, Marshalls, Old Navy, Steinmart and Mens Warehouse clothing stores and many more restaurants and shops.
8 locals recommend
Colonial Plaza Mall
601 N Bumby AveOutdoor shopping area. Barnes and Noble & Lifeway Bookstores, Ross, Marshalls, Old Navy, Steinmart and Mens Warehouse clothing stores and many more restaurants and shops.
Colonial Town Center
Indoor shopping Mall.
East End Market
3201 Corrine DrNeighborhood mall with local foods and vendors.
Entertainment & Activities
Orlando PREMIERE 14 Fashion Square
3201 E Colonial DrRegal Cinemas Winter Park Village
510 N Orlando AveHome to the Orlando Magic. This venue also host large concerts and events.
259 locals recommend
Amway Center
400 W Church StHome to the Orlando Magic. This venue also host large concerts and events.
Essentials
Local chain grocery store with nice variety and quality.
33 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Colonialtown
1500 E Colonial DrLocal chain grocery store with nice variety and quality.
Budget Friendly grocery store that carries many organic and locally sourced products.
74 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
131 Orlando AveBudget Friendly grocery store that carries many organic and locally sourced products.
Parks & Nature
Nearly 50 acres of tropical and semi-tropical gardens, meandering trails. A lovely place. In the summer they have movie nights.
197 locals recommend
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveNearly 50 acres of tropical and semi-tropical gardens, meandering trails. A lovely place. In the summer they have movie nights.
Pontoon boat tour of the Winter Park chain of Lakes. Enjoy Florida's flora and fauna, beautiful Winter Park homes, and views of Rollins College on this off the beaten path boat tour. The tour dates back to 1938, experience this part of Florida history.
160 locals recommend
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse BlvdPontoon boat tour of the Winter Park chain of Lakes. Enjoy Florida's flora and fauna, beautiful Winter Park homes, and views of Rollins College on this off the beaten path boat tour. The tour dates back to 1938, experience this part of Florida history.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Theater converted into a music venue. Live shows featured there on a regular basis.
21 locals recommend
Plaza Live Theatre
425 N Bumby AveOld Theater converted into a music venue. Live shows featured there on a regular basis.