Lindsay’s local guide to Sanford
City/town information
Sanford is a beautiful historic city on the shores of Lake Monroe. The streets are lined with award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, craft breweries and more. The waterfront boasts a scenic river walk that spans multiple miles, perfect for a stroll, bike ride, roller blading and more.
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Sanford
Sanford is a beautiful historic city on the shores of Lake Monroe. The streets are lined with award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, craft breweries and more. The waterfront boasts a scenic river walk that spans multiple miles, perfect for a stroll, bike ride, roller blading and more.
Food scene
Bright, friendly spot offering schnitzel, wurst & other German classics. Featuring a beautiful roof top Biergarten and a live polka band on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Our favorite dishes are the Eisben and the Schnitzel
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Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StBright, friendly spot offering schnitzel, wurst & other German classics. Featuring a beautiful roof top Biergarten and a live polka band on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Our favorite dishes are the Eisben and the Schnitzel
Dive-Bar with phenomenal wings, 2-for-1 drinks from noon-7p M-F and live music.
Local’s Tip: order the Sauce Em’ Wings
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West End Trading Co.
202 Sanford AveDive-Bar with phenomenal wings, 2-for-1 drinks from noon-7p M-F and live music.
Local’s Tip: order the Sauce Em’ Wings
Hole-in-the-wall restaurant serving Korean food, wings and fish.
Local’s Tip: the beef bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi is outstanding
Best Fish and Chicken Wings
405 East 4th StreetHole-in-the-wall restaurant serving Korean food, wings and fish.
Local’s Tip: the beef bulgogi and spicy pork bulgogi is outstanding
Florida-Fusion inspired menu and crafted cocktails in a polished casual atmosphere within the old jail in historic downtown Sanford.
Locals Tip: Stop by Brix & Mortar (located next door) beforehand for a wine flight
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The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
113 S Palmetto AveFlorida-Fusion inspired menu and crafted cocktails in a polished casual atmosphere within the old jail in historic downtown Sanford.
Locals Tip: Stop by Brix & Mortar (located next door) beforehand for a wine flight
Food hall featuring local food vendors and a cocktail bar with live music and events.
Dixie Dharma is inside Henry's Depot- some of the best vegan food we've ever had.
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Henrys Depot
212 W 1st StFood hall featuring local food vendors and a cocktail bar with live music and events.
Dixie Dharma is inside Henry's Depot- some of the best vegan food we've ever had.
Mr. Z's is now SLAM Pizza - a great place to grab a quick bite, from ready made slices to delicious cheesesteaks.
Mr. Z's
129 W 1st StMr. Z's is now SLAM Pizza - a great place to grab a quick bite, from ready made slices to delicious cheesesteaks.
Suffering Bastard is a secret tiki bar located inside of Tuffy's. Their drinks are rated 1-3 tiki's (with 3 being the strongest) and their food is uniquely and flavorful!
Suffering Bastard
200 south Myrtle AvenueSuffering Bastard is a secret tiki bar located inside of Tuffy's. Their drinks are rated 1-3 tiki's (with 3 being the strongest) and their food is uniquely and flavorful!
Great happy hour, their pork chops and soup are a must-have!
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The District Eatery Tap & Barrel
112 W 2nd StGreat happy hour, their pork chops and soup are a must-have!
Great burgers accompany this fun outdoor picnic style restaurant surrounded by beautiful trees & areas for kiddo's to play
The Yardery
Great burgers accompany this fun outdoor picnic style restaurant surrounded by beautiful trees & areas for kiddo's to play
One of our favorite spots for consistently great food - the mahi fish bites with the key lime tartar sauce and the chopped cob salad are super tasty!
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The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
112 E 1st StOne of our favorite spots for consistently great food - the mahi fish bites with the key lime tartar sauce and the chopped cob salad are super tasty!
SBC has a great beer menu + super tasty food. Their burgers and mac-n-cheese is always a hit. Check out their happy hour for roasted Brussel sprouts and pretzel bites
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Sanford Brewing Company
400 Sanford AveSBC has a great beer menu + super tasty food. Their burgers and mac-n-cheese is always a hit. Check out their happy hour for roasted Brussel sprouts and pretzel bites
The Magnolia Square Market is German Deli meets Grocery Store that had a baby with a bottle shop. Their Gluten Free Cupcakes & Ruben Sandwich are my favorites.
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Hollerbach's Magnolia Square Market
117 Magnolia AveThe Magnolia Square Market is German Deli meets Grocery Store that had a baby with a bottle shop. Their Gluten Free Cupcakes & Ruben Sandwich are my favorites.
Breakfast, Coffee & Dessert
Great coffee and pastries, 100% of their proceeds go to help stop Human Trafficking.
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Palate Coffee Brewery
105 W 2nd StGreat coffee and pastries, 100% of their proceeds go to help stop Human Trafficking.
Unique specialty marshmallow & ice cream shop right in the heart of downtown. Their sister location is located in Disney Springs!
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Wondermade
214 E 1st StUnique specialty marshmallow & ice cream shop right in the heart of downtown. Their sister location is located in Disney Springs!
Sightseeing
A few miles away lies a great local zoo, a great day date! They often have "Brews around the Zoo", buy tickets ahead of time to drink around the zoo in the evenings. The Chinese Lantern Festival comes in around October/November through January and is a great sight to see!
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Zoológico y Jardín Botánico de Florida Central
3755 W Seminole BlvdA few miles away lies a great local zoo, a great day date! They often have "Brews around the Zoo", buy tickets ahead of time to drink around the zoo in the evenings. The Chinese Lantern Festival comes in around October/November through January and is a great sight to see!
Downtown Sanford offers a ton of award winning restaurants, bars, breweries and small shops. It's always fun to walk around 1st and 2nd streets, up and down side streets and taking a stroll on the Sanford Riverwalk. Downtown is about a mile walk down beautiful oak lined streets from the house. You'll feel like you're walking through a movie!
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Historic Downtown Sanford
214 E 2nd StDowntown Sanford offers a ton of award winning restaurants, bars, breweries and small shops. It's always fun to walk around 1st and 2nd streets, up and down side streets and taking a stroll on the Sanford Riverwalk. Downtown is about a mile walk down beautiful oak lined streets from the house. You'll feel like you're walking through a movie!
Our favorite shops
Dino is a great friend of ours that owns Hotter Than El hot sauce and Spice is Nice in DT Sanford - he has a super wide variety of hot sauces from all over the world, along with spicy grocery items. Tell him that Adam & Lindsay sent ya!
Spice Is Nice
Dino is a great friend of ours that owns Hotter Than El hot sauce and Spice is Nice in DT Sanford - he has a super wide variety of hot sauces from all over the world, along with spicy grocery items. Tell him that Adam & Lindsay sent ya!
Maya Books & Music has a great selection of new & used books, records & cd's. If you're in the Citrus Suite, you'll notice all of the records that we got from Maya's.
Maya Books and Music
204 E 1st StMaya Books & Music has a great selection of new & used books, records & cd's. If you're in the Citrus Suite, you'll notice all of the records that we got from Maya's.
Stop by to grab all your Sanford Swag! From mugs to pillows and everything in between, Magpies has a great selection of home goods and gifts.
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Magpies Modern General Store
215-217 E 1st StStop by to grab all your Sanford Swag! From mugs to pillows and everything in between, Magpies has a great selection of home goods and gifts.