Jessi's Guidebook
Food scene
Really great cocktails and an awesome bar menu. Lots of locally sourced ingredients. Fun atmosphere! And close!
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Liberty Bar and Restaurant
1307 N Monroe StReally great cocktails and an awesome bar menu. Lots of locally sourced ingredients. Fun atmosphere! And close!
Maria Maria Homemade Mexican Cuisine & Bakery
1304 N Monroe StThe food here is fantastic!
Our favorite sandwiches are the Black Bird, the Hummer and the Zorba... well, and the meatloaf sandwich and the salmon sandwich too! And their cake of the day is always amazing! They’re known for their minty sweet tea, great casual atmosphere with seating inside and out. Only about 5 minutes away. Right across from lake Ella so it’s fun grab lunch to-go and picnic across the street.
25 locals raden deze aan
Hopkins Eatery
1415 Market StOur favorite sandwiches are the Black Bird, the Hummer and the Zorba... well, and the meatloaf sandwich and the salmon sandwich too! And their cake of the day is always amazing! They’re known for their minty sweet tea, great casual atmosphere with seating inside and out. Only about 5 minutes away. Right across from lake Ella so it’s fun grab lunch to-go and picnic across the street.
Sadly they closed because of the pandemic but I’m keeping them in my guidebook with a hope and a prayer they can open up again someday!! Best Cuban in town! Super local dive. I can’t say enough about their cafe con leche, guava pastries, pressed sandwiches... awesome for breakfast or lunch. Very near FSU.
Chi Chi's Cafe
460 W Tennessee StSadly they closed because of the pandemic but I’m keeping them in my guidebook with a hope and a prayer they can open up again someday!! Best Cuban in town! Super local dive. I can’t say enough about their cafe con leche, guava pastries, pressed sandwiches... awesome for breakfast or lunch. Very near FSU.
This is one of our favorite brunch places! The vibe is classy but casual. It’s small but you’ll always be able to find a cozy spot on their beautiful patio or inside. They serve lunch and dinner as well.
Beans@Betton
1950 Thomasville RdThis is one of our favorite brunch places! The vibe is classy but casual. It’s small but you’ll always be able to find a cozy spot on their beautiful patio or inside. They serve lunch and dinner as well.
Great Thai food! Covered outdoor seating, casual indoor seating. Very close by, right next to Publix on N Monroe.
19 locals raden deze aan
Siam Sushi
North Monroe StreetGreat Thai food! Covered outdoor seating, casual indoor seating. Very close by, right next to Publix on N Monroe.
Highest quality ingredients, homemade everything! This is not your average Mexican restaurant. The food here has soul and you can taste the difference.
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El Cocinero
1303 Thomasville RoadHighest quality ingredients, homemade everything! This is not your average Mexican restaurant. The food here has soul and you can taste the difference.
Tally Fish House & Oyster Bar - Open NOW! Dine In or Takeout
6802 Thomasville RdGreat outdoor seating. Straight forward good food options that everyone will be happy with.
14 locals raden deze aan
Island Wing Company Tallahassee
1370 Market StGreat outdoor seating. Straight forward good food options that everyone will be happy with.
Good outdoor seating. High quality food in a super casual “lunchy” atmosphere. Near lots of little shops.
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Grove Market Cafe
1370 Market StGood outdoor seating. High quality food in a super casual “lunchy” atmosphere. Near lots of little shops.
BEST BRUNCH AND FANCY LUNCH! I feel I get the best bang for my buck eating brunch or lunch, rather than dinner. They have a very quaint patio and nice dining room. They also serve my favorite fancy cocktails. This is a very seasonally driven restaurant. They take food and fine dining seriously. But you can also show up during the day and be casual.
34 locals raden deze aan
Sage Restaurant
3534 Maclay Blvd SBEST BRUNCH AND FANCY LUNCH! I feel I get the best bang for my buck eating brunch or lunch, rather than dinner. They have a very quaint patio and nice dining room. They also serve my favorite fancy cocktails. This is a very seasonally driven restaurant. They take food and fine dining seriously. But you can also show up during the day and be casual.
Great BLOWOUT dinner experience!! It’s right downtown, swanky modern design, highest quality food in town. There’s a super cool bar just around the corner too for before or after dinner drinks. This is a place you dress up and plan to feel wined and dined.
18 locals raden deze aan
IL Lusso
201 E Park AveGreat BLOWOUT dinner experience!! It’s right downtown, swanky modern design, highest quality food in town. There’s a super cool bar just around the corner too for before or after dinner drinks. This is a place you dress up and plan to feel wined and dined.
There are no photos of the view you get when you eat here, but it’s right on the water! Lots of Greek inspired dishes. Some favorites see the Shrimp Feta pasta and their grilled octopus is amazing! Barry always orders the Panacea Painkillers, if you like a pina colada, you’ll love their painkiller. Full bar so plenty of beer and wine selections too.
43 locals raden deze aan
Angelo's Seafood Restaurant
5 Mashes Sands RdThere are no photos of the view you get when you eat here, but it’s right on the water! Lots of Greek inspired dishes. Some favorites see the Shrimp Feta pasta and their grilled octopus is amazing! Barry always orders the Panacea Painkillers, if you like a pina colada, you’ll love their painkiller. Full bar so plenty of beer and wine selections too.
Tropical Trader Shrimp Co.
91 Coastal HwyHole in the wall, but really great seafood.
Great atmosphere, gorgeous rooftop view, yummy cocktails- perfect for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, ANYTIME.
12 locals raden deze aan
Charlie Park
801 South Gadsden StreetGreat atmosphere, gorgeous rooftop view, yummy cocktails- perfect for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, ANYTIME.
Jeri's Midtown Cafe
1123 Thomasville RdBrunch and lunch, pretty patio!
The Hawthorn
1307 N Monroe StGood food! Brunch and lunch, sometimes dinner. Just down Monroe.
Brunch and lunch, good food! In the market square area, about 10 minutes away.
8 locals raden deze aan
Grove Market Cafe
1370 Market StBrunch and lunch, good food! In the market square area, about 10 minutes away.
Local breakfast+lunch spot, very close, mom n pop feel. Small patio and indoor seating.
47 locals raden deze aan
Canopy Road Cafe
1779 Apalachee PkwyLocal breakfast+lunch spot, very close, mom n pop feel. Small patio and indoor seating.
Fun Bars
Waterworks has all the groovy feels of a locals bar, serving up tiki cocktails + all your favorite standards. Perfect for after dinner dinner drinks.
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Waterworks
1133 Thomasville RdWaterworks has all the groovy feels of a locals bar, serving up tiki cocktails + all your favorite standards. Perfect for after dinner dinner drinks.
Awesome local brew house! The atmosphere is comfortable and fun! Very family friendly, but also a great date spot.
94 locals raden deze aan
Proof Brewing Company
1320 S Monroe StAwesome local brew house! The atmosphere is comfortable and fun! Very family friendly, but also a great date spot.
DIVE BAR. Cheap stiff drinks, you’ll be able to watch any game you want... interesting people watching. Where all the chefs and hospitality folks frequent at the end of the night.
4th Quarter Bar & Grille
2033 N Monroe StDIVE BAR. Cheap stiff drinks, you’ll be able to watch any game you want... interesting people watching. Where all the chefs and hospitality folks frequent at the end of the night.
The sunset view is AMAZING!! And the food and drinks are wonderful!
12 locals raden deze aan
Charlie Park
801 South Gadsden StreetThe sunset view is AMAZING!! And the food and drinks are wonderful!
Sightseeing
Maclay Gardens is about 10 minutes away. There is a small fee to get in but worth every penny. There’s a little “lake beach” area with picnic tables and play sets for kids. But acres of beautiful gardens to stroll around in. Perfectly serene. Bring a picnic!
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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville RdMaclay Gardens is about 10 minutes away. There is a small fee to get in but worth every penny. There’s a little “lake beach” area with picnic tables and play sets for kids. But acres of beautiful gardens to stroll around in. Perfectly serene. Bring a picnic!
Known for the best Christmas lights but it is our most favorite quiet park by day! This is a strolling garden park, no play sets for kids. There are fountains and benches. It’s a true Tallahasse treasure. Free to park and walk. Bring a picnic.
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Dorothy B Oven Park
3205 Thomasville RdKnown for the best Christmas lights but it is our most favorite quiet park by day! This is a strolling garden park, no play sets for kids. There are fountains and benches. It’s a true Tallahasse treasure. Free to park and walk. Bring a picnic.
Wacissa River
This will give you a true taste of wild North Florida fresh clear Springs!!!
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Wakulla Springs State Park
465 Wakulla Park DrThis will give you a true taste of wild North Florida fresh clear Springs!!!
Groceries
This is the nearest Whole Foods. We love their salad bar. Plenty of seating inside and out. Great for a glass (or bottle) of wine and easy going atmosphere.
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Whole Foods Market
1817 Thomasville RdThis is the nearest Whole Foods. We love their salad bar. Plenty of seating inside and out. Great for a glass (or bottle) of wine and easy going atmosphere.
This is the closest Publix. Just up the street from us, great customer service. They’ll have anything you need.
40 locals raden deze aan
Publix Super Market at Lake Ella Plaza
1700 N Monroe StThis is the closest Publix. Just up the street from us, great customer service. They’ll have anything you need.
The Fresh Market
1390 Village Square BlvdBest steaks for grilling!
For Kids
Winthrop Park
1601 Mitchell AveThis is a nearby park under the most gorgeous oaks.
Acres of space for kids to play. Many awesome play sets and ponds and covered areas to host gatherings, big or small.
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Tom Brown Park
443-557 Easterwood DrAcres of space for kids to play. Many awesome play sets and ponds and covered areas to host gatherings, big or small.
Blueberry Springs
383 Wacissa Springs RdThis is a great little local aquarium where kids get to touch and get close to lots of sea creatures. A great spot to visit on your way to the beach.
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Golf Specimen Marine Lab & Aquarium
222 Clark DrThis is a great little local aquarium where kids get to touch and get close to lots of sea creatures. A great spot to visit on your way to the beach.
This has an amazing zip line for little and big kids! It provides quintessential north Florida experience, walking along amazing nature paths.
118 locals raden deze aan
Tallahassee Museum
3945 Museum RdThis has an amazing zip line for little and big kids! It provides quintessential north Florida experience, walking along amazing nature paths.
There is a splash pad for kids. And a fun playground. Also a place to get lunch, drinks or dinner
170 locals raden deze aan
Cascades Park
There is a splash pad for kids. And a fun playground. Also a place to get lunch, drinks or dinner
Workout Spots!
This is a beautiful barre studio that I teach and take classes at. It’s been voted the #1 Best Fitness Studio by Tallahasse Magazine many years in a row. It is for women only. There are classes every day intended for every skill and flexibility level. There are even stretching classes, similar to yoga that are perfect for resetting your body and mind. I’d be glad to share more details and their schedule if you’re interested.
The Refinery Barre Fitness Studios
1894 Thomasville RdThis is a beautiful barre studio that I teach and take classes at. It’s been voted the #1 Best Fitness Studio by Tallahasse Magazine many years in a row. It is for women only. There are classes every day intended for every skill and flexibility level. There are even stretching classes, similar to yoga that are perfect for resetting your body and mind. I’d be glad to share more details and their schedule if you’re interested.
YouFit Health Clubs
2432 N Monroe St3 minutes away
Tom Brown Park
443-557 Easterwood DrAcres of space to run and ride bikes.