Guidebook for Tallahassee
Food Scene
This is our go to place for breakfast (and lunch). Friendly local owners and staff.
18 locals recommend
Uptown Cafe and Catering
1325 Miccosukee RdThis is our go to place for breakfast (and lunch). Friendly local owners and staff.
Everyone loves pizza. We go for the Figure Four which has roasted figs! Weird but yummy.
35 locals recommend
Gaines Street Pies
603 W Gaines StEveryone loves pizza. We go for the Figure Four which has roasted figs! Weird but yummy.
If you just need some fried shrimp or oysters and nothing else fancy this is your place. Lunch only and bring cash no credit. You don't know who you will see there.
6 locals recommend
Shell Oyster Bar
14 Famu WayIf you just need some fried shrimp or oysters and nothing else fancy this is your place. Lunch only and bring cash no credit. You don't know who you will see there.
Sometimes you just need a chili dog...and a fried apple pie...no one needs to know ....just use the drive thru
Dog Et Al
1456 S Monroe StSometimes you just need a chili dog...and a fried apple pie...no one needs to know ....just use the drive thru
Earley's Kitchen
1458 S Monroe StJust some good down home buffet style southern cooking.
Really good varied menu for lunch or dinner. Outside seating available. You can sit at the bar and watch them cook. Fun
81 locals recommend
Kool Beanz Cafe
921 Thomasville RdReally good varied menu for lunch or dinner. Outside seating available. You can sit at the bar and watch them cook. Fun
A little pricey but get compliments from the locals. Awarded the Golden Spoon Award by Florida Trend Magazine.
13 locals recommend
Lucilla
1241 E Lafayette StA little pricey but get compliments from the locals. Awarded the Golden Spoon Award by Florida Trend Magazine.
Love the location right in Cascades Park in the renovated old electric building. Nice elevated patio for additional seating. Walking distance.
45 locals recommend
The Edison - Restaurant Tallahassee
470 Suwannee StLove the location right in Cascades Park in the renovated old electric building. Nice elevated patio for additional seating. Walking distance.
Downstairs from the Edison with a patio open to Cascades Park.
9 locals recommend
The Power Plant Cafe
470 Suwannee StDownstairs from the Edison with a patio open to Cascades Park.
Little Italy
111 S Magnolia DrWe really like their pizzas! Plenty of outdoor seating.
The Bark
507 All Saints StA favorite for vegetarian eating!
Sahara Cafe. Mediterranean Cuisine
1135 Apalachee PkwyEssence Of India
1105 Apalachee PkwyLucky Goat Coffee
Chuck's Fish Tallahassee
Same folks that own Harbor Docks in Destin
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most successful local craft beer breweries. They have just moved to a beautiful state-of-the-art renovated space that's within walking distance! Tasting room, beer garden and restaurant. My favorite brew so far is Mango Wit. Look in the frig when you arrive.
94 locals recommend
Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StOne of the most successful local craft beer breweries. They have just moved to a beautiful state-of-the-art renovated space that's within walking distance! Tasting room, beer garden and restaurant. My favorite brew so far is Mango Wit. Look in the frig when you arrive.
Parks & Nature
If you are into bird or butterfly watching this is the place.
45 locals recommend
St. Mark's Lighthouse
If you are into bird or butterfly watching this is the place.
Well you shouldn't miss this place. Swim in one of the largest springs in the country. Take the river boat ride and see birds, fish, manatees and, of course, lots of gators! Go inside the Inn and find Ole Joe.
65 locals recommend
Wakulla Springs
Well you shouldn't miss this place. Swim in one of the largest springs in the country. Take the river boat ride and see birds, fish, manatees and, of course, lots of gators! Go inside the Inn and find Ole Joe.
You can go to a beach that's closer but drive a bit farther and experience a beautiful beach. Nice as Panama City Beach but without the crowds! While your at it, drive down to Apalachicola for good food and drink!
39 locals recommend
St. George Island State Park
1900 E Gulf Beach DrYou can go to a beach that's closer but drive a bit farther and experience a beautiful beach. Nice as Panama City Beach but without the crowds! While your at it, drive down to Apalachicola for good food and drink!
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a concert or maybe the local theater performance. Just a few blocks away!
Cascades Park Amphitheater
640 Suwannee StCatch a concert or maybe the local theater performance. Just a few blocks away!
Your can easily walk there. Great for exercising , watching the kids play in the fountain, grab a meal at the Edison or a snack at the Power Plant Cafe, a concert at the amphitheater. Playground for the kids.
170 locals recommend
Cascades Park
Your can easily walk there. Great for exercising , watching the kids play in the fountain, grab a meal at the Edison or a snack at the Power Plant Cafe, a concert at the amphitheater. Playground for the kids.
It says museum but there are animals to see and zip-lines to ride. They sponsor events such as the Swamp Stomp music festival.
118 locals recommend
Tallahassee Museum
3945 Museum RdIt says museum but there are animals to see and zip-lines to ride. They sponsor events such as the Swamp Stomp music festival.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Florida History
500 S Bronough StFlorida history at its finest.
Well you don't have to go there but just take a look at their website to find fun things to do around town.
Council On Culture & Arts
914 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWell you don't have to go there but just take a look at their website to find fun things to do around town.
John G. Riley House & Museum
419 E Jefferson StOne of Tallahassee's primary art galleries. Rotating shows and art classes and camps. They sponsor the great Chain of Parks arts and crafts show in the spring.
19 locals recommend
LeMoyne Arts
125 N Gadsden StOne of Tallahassee's primary art galleries. Rotating shows and art classes and camps. They sponsor the great Chain of Parks arts and crafts show in the spring.
More than a museum! They have accurately reproduced what the mission would have been in 17th century with buildings and reenactments.
44 locals recommend
Mission San Luis
2100 W Tennessee StMore than a museum! They have accurately reproduced what the mission would have been in 17th century with buildings and reenactments.
Call-Collins House at The Grove
902 N Monroe StRailroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareEssentials
One of the closer drug stores. CVS is right across the street from this Walgreens.
16 locals recommend
Walgreens
2349 N Monroe StOne of the closer drug stores. CVS is right across the street from this Walgreens.
Not super close but a nice store. Has a few different offerings than the Greenwise store on Gaines Street.
21 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Governors Crossing II
101 N Blair Stone RdNot super close but a nice store. Has a few different offerings than the Greenwise store on Gaines Street.
Blue Ribbon Cleaners-
1102 E Lafayette StRecently opened. Is under the Publix Super Markets umbrella so you should expect good quality and service.
9 locals recommend
GreenWise Market on Gaines
625 W Gaines StRecently opened. Is under the Publix Super Markets umbrella so you should expect good quality and service.
A good place for your organic food needs. Formally New Leaf Market.
6 locals recommend
Community Co-op Market
1235 Apalachee PkwyA good place for your organic food needs. Formally New Leaf Market.