Guidebook for Tallahassee
Food Scene
Soul Veg Juice Bar & Cafe
1205 S Adams StGreat vegetarian fare, close to downtown, friendly folks
Vegan fare, several GF options, laid-back atmosphere and friendly service
24 locals recommend
Sweet Pea Cafe
832 W Tharpe StVegan fare, several GF options, laid-back atmosphere and friendly service
Taco Republik
1122-8 Thomasville RdWalking distance from the house, best taco joint in town
Walking distance from the house, best burger in town (AND best onion rings in town), superior grouper sandwich, eclectic live entertainment including movie night, wonderful owners and crew
28 locals recommend
Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
325 N Bronough StWalking distance from the house, best burger in town (AND best onion rings in town), superior grouper sandwich, eclectic live entertainment including movie night, wonderful owners and crew
Black Dog Cafe
229 Lake Ella DrJust because!
The buffet features the best hot-and-sour soup in town, fresh vegetables always, wonderful rice noodles ... the decor is unpretentious, but the place is spotless. And it's one of the very few restaurants where you can enjoy a good meal without having to listen to somebody else's soundtrack. That's right: NO piped in music! Not everyone's cup of tea, but quite a refreshing change. And the food is excellent, of course.
7 locals recommend
Bamboo House Restaurant
112 E 6th AveThe buffet features the best hot-and-sour soup in town, fresh vegetables always, wonderful rice noodles ... the decor is unpretentious, but the place is spotless. And it's one of the very few restaurants where you can enjoy a good meal without having to listen to somebody else's soundtrack. That's right: NO piped in music! Not everyone's cup of tea, but quite a refreshing change. And the food is excellent, of course.
The food is superb, modestly priced, and fresh! This is one of the places I always take people from out of town. On an extremely busy intersection near the university, you would think the place would be packed constantly, but I've always been able to get seated quickly. Try the Pollo a la Plancha, and ask for the onion-pepper salsa on the side. YUM.
Super Perros Colombian Restaurant
2010 W Tennessee StThe food is superb, modestly priced, and fresh! This is one of the places I always take people from out of town. On an extremely busy intersection near the university, you would think the place would be packed constantly, but I've always been able to get seated quickly. Try the Pollo a la Plancha, and ask for the onion-pepper salsa on the side. YUM.
Only place in town to get Udon soup. (If I'm wrong, please tell me who else is making it in soup form!) A little pricy, but well worth it. Their sushi is top flight as well.
9 locals recommend
Sakura Japanese Sushi & Grill
1318 N Monroe StOnly place in town to get Udon soup. (If I'm wrong, please tell me who else is making it in soup form!) A little pricy, but well worth it. Their sushi is top flight as well.
Arts & Culture
Best place to be on First Fridays, lots of art, music, food trucks, street theater
89 locals recommend
Railroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareBest place to be on First Fridays, lots of art, music, food trucks, street theater
LeMoyne Arts
125 N Gadsden StEverything Else
Not just a park, a neighborhood. They both rock. You can walk from here to the park in about 10 minutes.
17 locals recommend
Lafayette Park
Not just a park, a neighborhood. They both rock. You can walk from here to the park in about 10 minutes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Waterworks
1133 Thomasville RdSightseeing
Mission San Luis
2100 W Tennessee StMuseum of Florida History
500 S Bronough StThe Old Capitol is situated directly east of the new 1970s Capitol building. Both are worth visiting; there is usually an art exhibit on the 22nd floor of the new capitol, and the view of the city from the top is stunning.
85 locals recommend
Florida State Capitol
400 S Monroe StThe Old Capitol is situated directly east of the new 1970s Capitol building. Both are worth visiting; there is usually an art exhibit on the 22nd floor of the new capitol, and the view of the city from the top is stunning.
Getting Around
Greyhound: Bus Station
112 W Tennessee StCK Steele Plaza - Tennessee St & Adams Street station
Parks & Nature
The heart of the city: Everyone goes to Lake Ella, they bring their kids and dogs, they play chess and talk, they jog, practice yoga or play musical instruments. There's a farmer's market every Wednesday. The Black Dog Café and the American Legion Hall are at the north end, and food-truck events happen once or twice a week on the west end.
64 locals recommend
Lake Ella Park
South Lake Ella DriveThe heart of the city: Everyone goes to Lake Ella, they bring their kids and dogs, they play chess and talk, they jog, practice yoga or play musical instruments. There's a farmer's market every Wednesday. The Black Dog Café and the American Legion Hall are at the north end, and food-truck events happen once or twice a week on the west end.
Beautiful trails and historic mounds, one of which you can climb to the top. Educational and fun! The trail is fairly easy, recently improved.
22 locals recommend
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
3600 Indian Mound RdBeautiful trails and historic mounds, one of which you can climb to the top. Educational and fun! The trail is fairly easy, recently improved.
The hiking/biking trail is extensive; over 500 acres and 17 miles of trails. The trailhead on Fleischmann Road is just a few minutes drive from my house.
Leon County Public Works
2280 Miccosukee RoadThe hiking/biking trail is extensive; over 500 acres and 17 miles of trails. The trailhead on Fleischmann Road is just a few minutes drive from my house.