🍜 Yoko San Ramen | Naples 🍜
Ramen Calm cause this place has spe delicious Ramen and Korean Corn Dogs you're going to want to check our. Yoko-San Ramen in Naples, Florida is one of my go-to spots for Ramen and Boba. @tasteofswfl came along so we could sample some of their Korean Corndogs and Bao Buns as well. The service is always great and their lunch specials are a great deal which is every day from 12-3pm. I had the classic Tonkotsu Ramen, which is my go-to, but I've had almost all their Ramen dishes, and they're all super tasty. Don't sleep on their boba either, they have a little bar area where they shake up some delicious boba mixes, and they have split cups to so you can try multiple flavors or share with a friend 😉. It you're looking for a casual spot with banging food and good deals, then you need to check this place out!
🍽: Classic & potato Korean corndog, bao bun trio, and tonkotsu Ramen
👉: @yokosan.ramen
📍: 6345 Naples Blvd, Naples FL, 34109
💥 Hidden Gem Cafe | Ft Myers 💥
This is definitely a best kept secret snuggled into Foet Myers. Fiore's Cafe is a charming little spot that features a garden center, outside seating, and fresh eggs right from their own chickens. Not to mention some sneaky pastries that are delicious. I'll admit I found this place from @kmoconne awhile back, and I was itching to try it ever since. I had the Tenderloin Sandwich, a cinnamon roll, and they were nice enough to let me sample the beignets. It's a great spot to hang out and read a book, or take a date to really impress them with your under the radar hidden gem. Not to mention, when it's a little less hot, you can tour the garden center and enjoy a nice walk with plenty of exotic flowers and landscaping. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and pastriea, and the service is always great. Now it's a small spot, so it's a one man/woman crew making the cafe, so just be patient. Trust me, it's worth the wait.
🍽: Cinnamon Roll, Tenderloin Sandwich, and Beignets
👉: @fiores_garden_center
📍: 15885 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers Fal, 33908
#cafe #fortmyers #fortmyersfood #cinnamoroll #pastries #breakfast #swflfood #swflfoodjunkie
📣 Bar & Grill | Fort Myers 📣
Have you tried Lost Shot Bar & Grill yet? Myself & @whatsupfortmyers had the chance to check it out awhile back and see what they got going on. Midwest native Nick Laria is bringing some flavors from the Midwest to Fort Myers, with their award winning tenderloin sandwiches and some tasty appetizers Located on Winkler Ave, right next to Luxe 8 Flix Cinema, in the old Dutch-Way Cafe location, its a great place to kick back and enjoy a ouple of cold drinks with friends, shoot some pool, and listen to live music. They also feature regular car shows and live performances, so follow them on Instagram & FB to stay up to date on what bands will be coming through.
🍽: Original Tenderloin Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Philly, Fried Pickle Spears, Breaded Mushrooms, Jalapeno Poppers
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📍: 2245 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers FL, 33901
#fortmyers #fortmyersfl #fortmyersfood #barandgrill #restaurant #bar #swflfood #foodiefeature #swflfoodjunkie
🍪 Must Try Cookies 🍪
Okay, I know what you're thinking. How many more cookie places could they try. Blame @coraincolor for bringing me along for her cookie escapades at their Estero, Florida Location. In all honesty @chipcookiesco is one of my favorites, particularly for their OG semi sweet chocolate chip, which is just too good to pass up. However, they have a bunch of options and toppings that will satisfy any craving you might have. Did you know they also have day old cookies at a discount? Cause I didn't, but I do now! Check out their site for their weekly rotating flavor options before your next visit. And let us know where your favorite cookie spot is and what flavors you crave.
🍽: Assorted cookies
👉: @chipcookies_estero
📍: 10171 Estero Town Commons Place, unit 305, Estero FL, 33928
#cookies #chipcookies #estero #fortmyers #dessert #swflfoodjunkie
🍞 New Bakery & Cafe | Fort Myers 🍞
Raising the Dough in Fort Myers is a new spot located in University Village called Sour & Dough Artisan Bakery. But they aren't just serving up loafs of bread. They also offer some great breakfast and lunch options too. Such as breakfast quiche and fochacia sandwiches, as well as some sweet pastry options like crossiants and other pastries you'll want to try. And if you're in need of a caffeine, pick me up. They also have a full compliment of coffee drink options to get you through the day. Featuring coffee beans from Colombia, their style of coffee is more traditional than what you would see in Europe, which is a little stronger than usual, but I really enjoyed it. I tried a Quich a Berry Roll Pastry, as well as a flat whit, all of which were delicious. I'll have to make my way back over to grab a loaf of bread and a sandwich in the near future. They just opened 2 weeks ago, so they may sell out fast while they adjust the menu and baked goods initially, so please be patient. Check them out and let me know what you think.
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🍽: Breakfast quiche, ny berry roll pastry, and a flat white latte
👉: @souranddoughbakery
📍: 19800 Village Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913
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#sourdough #bakery #coffeeshop #fortmyers #swflfoodjunkie
🍔 Must Try Smash Burgers 🍔
These are the buns that I want, Only Doubles is probably my favorite smash burger in SWFL. And they were recently voted the best burger in Naples for 2024, so respect the title people! There Waygu smash burgers are unapologetically authentic, just like the grill master himself, owner Kyle Cravo. Served up with unions, salt, pepper, cheese, and a classic potato bun with some of that sauce, I mean, does it get any better than that? Make sure to show up early and grab a couple, cause they sell out quickly, but for real, you have to check them out. They update their socials every week on where they will be setting up, so you have no excuse not to track them down!
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🍽: double patty waygu Smash Burger
👉: @onlydbls
📍: SWFL Pop-up
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#onlydoubles #smashburger #southwestflorida #swflfoodjunkie #burgers
🇮🇹 Must Try Italian Bakery 🇮🇹
Focaccia 'Bout Your Worries when you're at Bontà Bakery in Naples Florida. Recently opened on 5th Ave in Naples, right next to Cafe Milano, Bontà Bakery is inspired by traditional Italian bakeries in Rome, in fact the translations Bontà means "goodness" which you can taste in all their baked goods. All their breads use high-quality ingredients directly imported from Italy, so they give you the best experience and show case meticulous attention to their craft. @tarametblog and I had a chance to swing by to check out what they have to offer. We started off with some Latte's and sfogliatelle pastry which you might know as "lobster tail" here in the States, it's a flaky treat that pairs well with coffee and is filled with a blended ricotta. We then, of course, had to try some of their hefty sandwiches on their in-house made breads. We tried the brioche sandwich with egg, sun-dried tomatoes, argula, and mozarella as well as the Prosciutto di Parma focaccia, which were both very tasty. Then, of course, we had to sample some gelato because when in Rome, right? We had a Tiramisu and Pistacio gelato, both of which wereso good, and a great treat to beat the florida heat.
They feature an all-day menu of grab-and-go options of savory to sweet foods, as well as coffee & gelato, and they're open from 8AM - 11PM daily. So you can grab a coffee to start your day and a gelato for a sweet after dinner treat all in the same day. The staff was very friendly and helpful with suggestions on local favorites and must try treats as well. It's a very cool spot that's a must try for great italian baked goods, so check it out and let me know what you think
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🍽: Small Brioche sandwich, Prosciutto di Parma focaccia, sfogliatelle, latte, tiramisu & pistacio gelato
👉: @bontabakerynaples
📍: 824 5th Ave S #2, Naples, FL 34102
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#italianbakery #bontàbakery #naplesflorida #swflfoodjunkie #cafe
☕️ Bee Ready for a Buzz ☕️
Urban Buzz Coffee Company opened their 2nd location in SWFL at @uvillageshops near @fgcu in Fort Myers, FL. We had a chance to check out some of the classics like their popular OG, which is caramel, vanilla, with a caramel drizzle, as well as the smores and haze daze cold brew. And true to the name, I was feeling the caffeine Buzz the rest of the morning. The new space features an awesome mural from local artists @gabriellesartpage , a ton of seating, ping ping, and, of course, a drive threw window for the on the go crowd, It's a great addition to the area, especially in close proximity to the college. Every customer is greeted by their always friendly staff of "buzzistas" slinging anything from coffee, tea, energy drinks, smoothies, and more, with over 1,000 drinks combinationals. Stay tuned for our next post featuring their sting'r energy drinks that we tried. Follow them on social media for seasonal drink specials and check out their website for secret menu items for your next trip, and as always, let us know what you think!
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🍽: The OG, Smores, Haley Daze iced coffee's
👉: @urbanbuzz.uv
📍: 19800 Village Center Dr, Fort Myers FL, 33913
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#coffeeshop #coffee #urbanbuzz #fortmyers #swflfoodjunkie
🍸 Must Try Cocktail Bar 🍸
Sip Back and Relax in Style at The District located in Naples, Florida at the heart of the newly coined Naples Design District. Its a great spot for any classic cocktails you might like, as well as any of their specials, and of course, some small bites in between cocktails. It's got a great vibe, and the pricing is on point for a cocktail bar in the Naples area, which makes it a great spot to start or end your nights in style. Great for a fun night out with friends or to impress a date with a cocktail that will please just about anyone. And if you stay tuned for more, you may find out that there is a secret that only the staff know about that could lead you to your next stop for a cocktail that's a little more secluded. I was luckly enough to get an invite to check out all the bars in Central Square, so stay tuned because this is a part experience over the next couple of weeks.
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🍽: Cocktails and small bites
👉: The District and Central Ave
📍: 1200 Central Ave #105, Naples, FL 34102
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#craftcocktails #naplesflorida #naplesfood #swflfoodjunkie #districtnaples
💥 Southern Kitchen | Bonita Springs 💥
The recently remodeled and upgraded Tanglewood - Southern Kitchen located in Bonita Springs inside of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point has a menu that can please the whole family. @coraincolor was nice enough to invite me to check out the opening event and sample all the tasty food. From chicken and waffles, gator jambalaya, and fried green tomatoes, they have just about everything covered. As well as a range of drinks and a wine menu that will keep everyone happy. The remodel included some upgrades to the dining area, which gave it a great casual feel, with great views of the resort and bright sun shining through the windows. And no, you don't have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy this dining experience. So there is no excuse bot to check this place out, let me know what you think, and you better try the gator jambalaya, it's delicious!
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🍽: everything that wasn't nailed down
👉: @hyattregencycoconutpoint
📍: 5001 Coconut rd, Bonita Springs FL, 34134
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#hyattregencycoconutpoint #bonitaspringsfl #southernkitchen #southernfood #swflfoodjunkie
☕️🌸 Pink Cafe | Fort Myers 🌸☕️
Crepe loads of vibes and flavor at SWFL first pink Creperie Cafe & Champagne Bar, Chica Rosa Creperie & Cafe is located in Gulf Coast Town Center. They feature sweet and savory crepes, flatbreads, salads, and, of course, coffee and champagne. I brought my buddy @cktravels27 along to help sample the Biscoff Banana & Chicken Pesto crepe, which were both delicious, i am more of a savory fan but Biscoff is just to good not to try. And the sweet crepe was even pink, which was very on brand for the cafe. It's a great date spot or just even just to grab a quick cup of coffee with a friend. Check them out and let me know what you think!
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🍽: Biscoss Banana and Chicken Pesto Crepe, with a hot latte
👉: Chica Rosa Cafe
📍: 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street G-117 Fort Myers FL 33913
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#cafe #pink #creperie #fortmyers #swflfoodjunkie
🍹🌮 Let's Taco 'Bout Tequila 🌮🍹
It's national margarita day, and what better time to grab some tacos and drinks with friends over at Cantina 109 at @gulfcoasttowncenter in Fort Myers. With $2 cantina 109 margaritas all day long, and don't sleep on the food either. With table side guac, birria tacos, burritos, and cocktails for any occasion. We sampled a little bit of everything, from apps like the table side guac and elotes, to birria tacos and the wet burrito, and of course some of their favorite cocktails like the coco-rita. My favorite was the birria tacos, but go check them out and let me know what you think. Do you have a favorite item on their menu you would like us to try next?
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🍽: table side guac, chips and salsa, birria tacos, wet burrito, elotes app, coco rita cocktail, Valentines margarita special
👉: @_cantina109 @tequilabar109
📍: 9908 Gulf Coast Main St, Fort Myers FL, 33913
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#margaritas #tacos #fortmyers #swflfoodjunkie #nationalmargaritaday
🦞 Get Your Lobster Roll Fix 🦞
Lobster Rolls: The ultimate 'shell-ebration' of flavor! Located in Fort Myers, off College Pkwy is Lobster Rolls No.1, which features some hefty lobster rolls that you're going to want to try. A new locally owned business, they have a location in Naples as well, and own the fries shop next door. The menu features the classic chilled lobster roll, the warm connecticut roll, and a lobster salad roll, too, and if you cant chose they have a sampler with all 3 options, too As well as some other options like salads, soups, and some insanely tasty fries basket with just about any topping you can think of. We tried the classic quebec poutine, and BBQ pulled pork fries and let me tell you, come hungry, these bad boys are HUGE. And if you're looking for a healthier alternative, the salads are very tasty too, I really enjoy the rainbow bowl that featured a delicious pink hummus that has beets in it and tasty falafel. The prices are very reasonable for the large portion sizes, so before you all start to say "WOW, that's expensive." Remember that lobster isn't cheap, and they get their lobster fresh from Maine. They also own the @friesfactory_us next door that is open till 3 AM for anyone having the late night munchies, but that's a post for another time. Do you have a favorite Lobster Roll spot in Fort myers? And which side of the lobster rolls wars are you on cold or hot? Let us know in the comments!
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🍽: Lobster sliders, rainbow bowl, poutine fries, bbq fries, connecticut, and classic lobster roll.
👉: @lobsterrolls_no1
📍: 8595 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919
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#lobsterrolls #lobster #classiclobsterroll #connecticutroll #localrestaurant #fries #salad #fortmyers #fortmyersfoodie #fgcu #swflfoodjunkie #foodiereels #foodiefinds #foodiefeature #foodielifestyle #foodieontheroad
🔥 Local Hot Spot 🔥
If you know, you know. The Eatery by Ryan is a local hot spot in Fort Myers, right off Alico Rd and US 41. I haven't been there in a hot minute, so we had to revisit them. They have breakfast and lunch options and are known for the Philly Cheese steaks (which admittedly I have yet to try). But they also have added to the menu since my last visit, and the chicken parm sandwich just sounded too good to pass up, and with the cold weather we're having a side of tomato soup was the perfect pairing. It's a great local spot that you should check out if you're in the area. Heads up, weekends they offer brunch specials so it can get pretty busy, so plan accordingly. Otherwise the staff is always very friendly and the service is pretty quick. Check them out!
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🍽: Coffee, chicken parm sandwich, and tomato soup
👉: @the_eatery_by_ryan
📍: 16960 Alico Mission Way unit 104, Fort Myers FL, 33908
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#chickenparmsandwich #tomatosoup #theeaterybyryan #coffee #fortmyers #fortmyersfoodie #swflfoodjunkie #lunch #breakfast #foodiereels #foodiefinds #foodieblogger #foodieontheroad #foodiefeature #foodielifestyle
☕️ Coffee Time ☕️
As much as I enjoy coffee shops, I also just really like making coffee at home. Java Planet Organic Coffee is located in Tampa, FL. They have some tasty, low acid roasted coffee beans that coffee addicts like me will enjoy. Started in 2008 by Mike & Jennifer Simmons from their passion for health and good coffee. They were kind enough to send me over a bag of their Sumatran, Colombian, and Guatalemalan coffee to sample. They roast small batch, organic, and ethically sourced coffee beans, with variations of roast for those of you who prefer darker roast options to choose from. My favorite was Guatemalan, but all their coffee was very smooth and not at all bitter. It's great for a French press, pour over, or just your old school drop machine. I haven't tried espresso drinks just yet. If you like coffee and enjoy checking out new local roasters, they check these guys out. You can order online for delivery as well. So, if you're not in the Tampa Bay area, don't worry. You can still grab a bag from their website. Do you have a have a favorite coffee roaster in FL? Let us know we would lobe to feature them!
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🍽: Sumatran, Guatemalan, and Colombian beans
👉: @javaplanetcoffee
📍: 10160 Fisher Ave, Suite B, Tampa FL, 33619
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#coffee #coffeeroasters #tampa #organiccoffee #smallbatchcoffee #tampa #tampacoffee #swflfoodjunkie #lowacidcoffee #foodiereels #foodiefeature #foodielifestyle #coffeeaddict #colombiancoffee #guatamalancoffee #sumatrancoffee
🧋New Boba Shop🧋
I was feeling a little Bobb-ly the other day so I went over to GCTC to check out the new Boba Shop I have been hearing about called Sharetea, located next to the World of Beer off Alico and Ben Hill rd. This place has some cool asthetics with a modern clean vibe and, of course, a whole menu of Boba tea options. They have all the classics like Taro and Thai Tea and of course you can always build your own too. They're a chain, but this is the first location in the area that I know about. I tried the Taro Ice Blended with Pudding, and I added Boba pearls because, I mean, let's be real it's Boba or nothing for me 😄. It was really good and the staff was super friendly. It might seem expensive, but costs are going up everywhere, and for the price, you get a reasonable amount of drink. Definitely check it out if you're in the area or between classes for you, FGCU, and college kids in the area. It won't break the bank, and if you're a fan of boba, you'll appreciate it.
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🍽: Taro ice blended with pudding, plus added Boba
👉: @shareteafm
📍: 10041 University Plaza Dr unit 190, Fort Myers FL, 33913
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#boba #bobatea #taro #bobashop #bubbletea #newspot #fortmyers #fortmyersfoodie #fgcu #swflfoodjunkie #foodiereels #foodiefinds #foodiefeature #foodielifestyle #foodieblogger