Freshroots Kitchen

I went and had Gabe as my server. his customer service was amazing. He always has a smile on his…read moreface and was just a joy!

food delightful and healthy ambiance is warm and inviting…read moreThe only problem is it gets crowded and you sometimes have to wait for a seat.

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Greek Potato Salad

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Cafe De Martin

4.4(222 reviews)

2.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Great atmosphere to bring to life the Peruvian vibe! Food was great! Spring roll Peking Duck and…read moreCrab meat wonton as appetizers are the way to go. Both sauces hit just right. For main course the Lomo Saltado was AMAZING! The outside atmosphere takes it to the next level! Cristian was our amazing server!

Only nice thing about this place is the cute garden outside…read more Food is mediocre and way overpriced. We made reservations for celebration about 10 days ahead. When we came in there was no table available. Server tried to prepare a table in room to the right. He failed to do that. Then we got seated in a middle of cafe. After 15 minutes we were asked to go sit at the booth table because they have a bigger party coming. We waited for a food for about an hour. In a mean time waitress kept coming to ask are we doing ok,.lol Our table was next to the bathroom and we heard waitress talking amongst themselves about what they found in one of the stalls. Then customers next to us were asked to stand up, as apparently their seat is a bench and staff is storing bleach bottles in those benches. So 2 older ladies had to get up so staff can retrieve bottle of bleach from under their seat. Food was nothing but mediocre and simple mocktail cost $14 at lunch time. Too bad that we had such a horrible experience. This place does look cute in a pictures.

If you're craving a salad today, let us tell you--we have the best ones. #CafeDeMartin #PeruvianCuisine #Tallahassee #TallahasseeFL

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Hopkins Eatery

4.0(111 reviews)

3.5 mi

First of all, this place feels like a NYC-style eatery in the best way. The artwork is beautiful,…read moreand the blue-green color scheme makes it a really nice space to sit and enjoy your food. They also offer a 5% discount if you pay in cash, which is a nice bonus. I got "The Hummer," which has turkey, feta, black olives, tomato, onion, and lettuce on rye-pumpernickel with mayonnaise and house dressing. It was so good. The bread was SUPER YUMMY and looked beautiful too (if you care about aesthetics). All the flavors blended together really well without anything overpowering, and it had this refreshing quality to it that made it stand out. I would definitely order it again. My partner got "The Sauté," which is turkey with Parmesan, Cheddar, Swiss, and a mix of sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms on a warm poppy seed roll, plus lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and house dressing. The roll was good and it was very flavorful but is was the combination of the veggies, turkey, and melted cheeses gave it a lot of depth. Everything tasted fresh. I got a combo with Mrs. Vickie's salt and vinegar chips, which is always a good sign. And the sweet tea--wow. It wasn't overly sweet, but what really stood out was the flavor. You could actually taste the tea, with slightly minty, earthy notes that made it feel really well done. That's rare. Overall, for what this place is, it deserves all stars. The staff was kind and helpful, the food came out quickly, and everything we had was genuinely good. P.S. There is no photos because I forgot due to it being so da** good!

After moving back to Tallahassee, one of our first lunches was Hopkin's Eatery…read more I ordered a Cobb salad so large, we split it and still had leftovers. Whether you are craving a fresh salad, a savory sandwich, or s comforting bowl of soup, Hopkins has what you want and at a great price, and you can be sure it will be served with outstanding service and conversation. We dined at the Market Street location which is quaint and convenient to all of your NE Tallahassee shopping. It's truly a landmark in Tallahassee. Their fresh brewed tea is the perfect top off to your meal, and don't forget to order a slice of cake too.

Dining Room Seating, sooo quaint.

Lots if lettuce, some tomatoes, cheese slice, micro turkey, guacamole? who can tell?

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Hopkins Cobb Salad with homemade Blue Cheese dressing. It was enormous!

Midtown Caboose

4.2(685 reviews)

2.4 mi

Dined here yesterday with my family. We ordered BBQ wings & Buffalo wings ( all flats) $1.00…read moreup-charge. We also ordered a cup of chili with cheese, sour cream & scallions. Very good. My daughter made mention chili was good but a lot of beans for her liking. But flavor was great! Also ordered Pastrami Ruben ( no burger patty) & onion rings with 2 dipping sauces for an up charge of $.75 cents each. Sandwich & onion rings were great. Our server was polite & attentive. Food came out in a timely manner. My only feedback would be when there is an up charge we should have been notified and asked if that is okay. I didn't mind paying for the sauces & all flats but it's customary and appropriate for the waitress/water to notify of additional charges. We will definitely be back though.

Dive vibes, but clean & inviting. Family friendly. Excellent service & food. Came for lunch, 3…read morepeople. All left full & happy. Tallahassee is going to be a regular stop for the next few years with our kid atrending a local college. This will definitely be in our rotation of places to visit!

Oh Canada with Sweet Potato Fries

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Key lime margarita

Paris Banh Mi - Tallahassee

4.4(45 reviews)

2.8 mi

I stopped here for takeout on a work trip because I knew about the Jacksonville location drive…read morethru. This location does NOT have a drive thru but the inside is very clean and has calm jazzy music playing. I got a boba tea & the vegan banh mi which were both delightful. I would go again when I'm in town.

Paris Banh Mi is a great addition to the Tallahassee scene. It serves different types of banh mi…read moresandwiches, some traditional and others a more suited for an American taste. There's also a variety of lattes, boba and matcha drinks. I got the #1 which is the traditional Banh Mi. It was delicious. I especially liked the pickled veggies. I also tried a pastry that was delicious. It had a juicy pork patty inside. I look forward to going back and trying other things.

The Special Combination Bahn Mi exposed

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Ice Milk Coffee, Taro Milk Tea, Thai Tea @tiffhuangry (left to right)

Metro Deli

4.4(116 reviews)

2.8 mi

One of my favorite local spots! The staff is always super friendly, and the food comes out fast…read more They now serve Lucky Goat Coffee, which is a nice bonus! The parking downtown can be tricky, but it's worth it

Metro Deli is one of my favorite lunch spots in downtown Tallahassee. I love their sandwiches,…read morewraps, and salads. My usual favorites are the Cuban sandwich and the Hot Pastrami on Rye. Today I tried the Italian hoagie without mayo. It was good, but I still prefer the Cuban and Hot Pastrami on Rye. The service is always good, and the delivery is fast. No pictures this time because I ate it before I remembered to take one!

Meatball Parmesan

Lunch at the Metro Deli for Bill Lewis of Vero Beach.

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Italian Sandwich

PrimoHoagies

4.0(12 reviews)

4.3 mi

5 star hoagies/subs. This sandwich shop started in Philly and franchised down here to FL. If you…read moreare looking for an authentic hoagie or as some call it here in FL sub, Primo's is legit as legit comes. Don't come in and expect Jersey Mikes or Subway. Doesn't even fall in the same league! Can't go wrong with any Diablo hoagie, Cheese steak, Meatball with long hot pepper for starters. The custom hoagie I got was Cracked Pepper & Salami Diablo with Cooper Sharp Cheese. So many good options and yes make sure you get the Primo size so you can get a nice seeded hard roll, just like it's done in the original store. It's not a stale roll!!! Small shop so only two tables to sit in and eat. I think in the winter it had tables outside.

I was really excited to try this place. Primarily, because they offered a sandwich similar to one…read moreof my favorites from a deli in LA. It's a corned beef sandwich with Swiss cheese and coleslaw. I was disappointed in this sandwich, though. The corned beef was a deli meat very thin sliced. The cheese wasn't melted, the sandwich was cold and the bread was hard. I will say the coleslaw was really tasty. When I heated up the sandwich to try to melt the cheese a little the bread got soft, which makes me wonder if the bread was supposed to be soft. The highlight of my meal was the bag of Herr's honey jalapeño chips. I will probably try this place again and get one of their featured sandwiches, but it's not a must get for me. The service was great.

The size of SANDWICHES

The Togo cooler

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Canopy Road Cafe

4.1(162 reviews)

1.6 mi

The wait was less than 20mins on a busy Saturday morning for out party of 4, which seemed pretty…read morequick. They've got a great text msg based system to alert you when your table is ready, so you can go to another store or wait in the car without missing out. The food is always solid and they've got plenty of healthy breakfast options. I had a power wrap today with egg whites, spinach, chicken sausage, etc and a side of fruit. Forgot the pictures before it got devoured however. The coffee is just so so in my opinion - somehow a little weak and yet a tad bitter. Otherwise, everything we've had today and on previous visits has been very good and the restaurant is clean. Service was excellent and our server came to check on us plenty of times.

Stopped in from out of town, the staff were extremely friendly. Ordered the BLT, it was really…read moregood! I would definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the area!

Interior

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Hopkins Eatery

4.3(42 reviews)

1.9 mi

Underrated sandwich spot! Friendly and fast service. The soup of the day seemed to be pretty…read morepopular! Plenty of seating inside and it's clean.

This is my favorite spot when I am in the mood for a salad, I get the Chicken Tetrazzini with no…read moreonions and extra green peppers every time and it makes my soul so happy! I get the "mini" for one serving but if I want to save some for later, I will get the "regular." I think their portion sizes are large. I love getting extra crackers with my salad. They also have great sandwich options as well as soups and freshly baked cakes. They have a loyalty program so make sure you sign in on the computer when you go. I usually get a to-go order and my food is ready in no time. The inside is always clean and there is plenty of seating should you choose to dine in. Parking could be a little tight as the establishment is all the way in the corner of the plaza.

Cashew Chicken Salad

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Cobb Salad

Jason's Deli

3.5(133 reviews)

2.0 mi

Amazing food. Huge menu. Plenty of parking. Clean establishment. Free ice cream cones.read more

I've been a customer of Jason's Deli for sometime now and have always been satisfied with the food…read more Lately I've been forced to use DoorDash since I can't drive anymore. Today I ordered their Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese sandwich was the absolute worst I've ever had. The bread was burnt, and the cheese layer was so thin as to be almost non-existent. The entire sandwich looked as if it had been made hours before. At this point I doubt that I'll ever patronize this place again.

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Healthy S.

9 years ago

Fresh Roots is the way to go!!!! I come from a small town outside of Tallahassee and I love the small town feel, when I walk in there, I get that small town feel! Great customer service! Christina is awesome, she now knows my voice and knows exactly what I want when I order! I just love that! She always greets me with a smile and welcoming arms! Great staff! And even Awesome Salads!! You have to try the Black and Blue salad!!!! Way to go yall!!!!! read more

Tony J.

3 years ago

First time ever there. And their menu selection was amazing couldn't decide on what to get so I went with their chicken salad sandwich and it was out of this world. Then some other customers were getting their salads brought to their table and I was like dang. I need to come back and try this again. Crew was excellent. Thanks to Chelsea Duke read more

Athena L.

227

10 years ago

Really impressed! I didn't know what to expect going in but I was met with a clean place, a nice face, and an open space. All of the dishes were fresh and delicious. read more

John R.

4 years ago

Very good food would go again this place has the best food you should go and I love it so much that I am going again this weekend

Tammy W.

5 years ago

Great breakfast and lunch restaurant! Everything is so fresh and tasty! Highly recommend anything on their menu!!

Rhiannon F.

541

1 year ago

10/10 Asian peanut cabbage salad. The dressing is so addicting. Will come back for this salad again and again!

Jerahme R.

11 years ago

i go there all the time and have had several business meetings there. Everyone loves it!!! i always go back! read more

Alison C.

11 years ago

Its better than "as good as it gets!" The food and service is flawless! Its a sandwich and salad heaven!

Erin K.

104

9 years ago

Had the caprese sandwich, Amazing sandwich!! Loaded with tomato! Must eat here!!! Super fast as well!

Lucy B.

9 years ago

What a fabulous place! So many choices and so delicious! I go weekly and will continue to do so!

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