Came from New York to Florida, took my American relatives to have "experience Russian culture "-…read morewe went on 1/31/25 so of cause place was swamped! I was dying to have my traditional new year russian salad- Olivie! I was not sure, it was my first time in this store- it was one of the Best Olive !!!( I didn't have to spend several hours to make it and my American relatives - loved almost everything! We had stuffed cabbage, Korean pickled carrots, Georgian eggplant salad with walnuts , 2 types of cakes ( napoleon & sour cherry- both was scrumptious), couple things was not as spectacular ( vinaigrette, green pickled tomatoes - was to salty(& i love salt); also i bought them Georgian wine - they loved it, and kizil( cornelian cherry)- drink ( kompot- try to explain that to Americans)- , oh almost forgot crapes stuffed with chopped meat- was sooo great! So if u Roots from original land of Slavics.... or want to try great food - u go here, wish i could come more often

I had been passing by this place for years before finally stopping in last year just to see what…read morethey had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised to the find that it is a small international market store that offers groceries - canned, refrigerated and frozen - candies and other treats along with a small menu of food items and some personal care staples. I am most intrigued by the grocery options and they carry a few unique items that I've not seen in bigger brand stores like Walmart, Publix or Sprouts. A few times that I've come in since, I have seen some ladies in the back hand rolling dough for the pastries or other breaded goods sold. I do know that if you purchase a meat pie or pastry, that they will offer to warm it up for you. I've had a meat pie and a Danish and they both were delicious. It seems that most people order food items to go, however, they do have a quiet corner that appears to be set for indoor dining use. The prices of everything seem pretty reasonable and fair to me. I'm surprised at the variety of items that they carry given the small square footage that they have - they have done well. I think that this is definitely a gem hidden in plain sight. You may find that it is worth checking out.

Tucked away in an alley way in the heart of downtown, Gaufre's offers a unique and unexpected…read morepairing of authentic Greek and Polish cuisine. The cozy interior set the tone, and our servers were cheerful and welcoming. We started with ice cold Polish beer while deciding on our meal. The beer was served in perfectly chilled glass with a thin layer of ice which was a great touch. We shared a Greek salad to start. It was incredibly fresh and flavorful, generously loaded with insane amount of feta (no complaints here). For the main, I got the Kielbasa special which came with 4 pierogies (you can mix and match the fillings), Kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut. The potato&cheese pierogies were my favorite, subtle in flavor, perfectly textured and tasted like true homemade comfort food. The sauerkraut was also hands down some of the best I've ever had. Sadly I have no room to try desserts. This was the best meal of my entire trip, and I'll absolutely be back to try more dishes if I'm in town.

Gaufre's & Goods is a place we couldn't believe he had never been to let alone heard of so when we…read morewere visiting and walked by we had to try it out and glad we did. Gaufre's & Goods is tucked away down a back street so if you're not looking for it you most likely will miss it. We came in for a late lunch but were not looking for something super heavy so this was perfect. I started off with a Hevelius Kaper Beer which I really enjoyed. They also had a lot of other Greek and Polish beers that I had never heard of so you gotta try one. For my entree I originally was going to go with the Gyro but then I saw that they have Goulash which I very much enjoy but rarely can find it. Our food came out pretty quickly and I was give a large bowl of Goulash as well as some fresh bread. Ashley of course went with a Mix of Pierogies and added bacon & onions to it. My Goulash was very flavor and dipping the bread in the broth was great. I will say it was thinner then other Goulash's I have had. This was more of a broth base where I enjoy a bit of a thicker stew type. Still something I would recommend getting especially with the limited option we have in the area and this will hit the spot. Ashley also did get a order of Blackberry Pierogies that I never got to try since she ran off with it after we got back to where we were staying. This is for sure a great family restaurant you have to check out.

Had the pljeskavica with extra kaymak and ajmar-- were so delicous. They are grilled to perfection…read more Next I gotta try then cevapi. Great and quick service and the food is made to order

This was the first time I had been there. The staff took their time to explain all their dishes and…read moremade recommendations. Everything is made to order so it takes a little bit of time. The sausages were very delicious and the quantity was enough for another whole meal.

I will be dreaming about Uzbek food from Caravan! It was so delicious. No wonder the place was so…read morebusy and packed. Good thing we had a reservation. The food is for sure worth it! We had their lamb, beef and chicken skewers. They were season to perfection. The best part was their tea. I had a bit of a cold that day, so the tea was just perfect! I had the Lemon ginger tea and my partner had the raspberry tea. It was so good. Now, I cannot forget about the service. Our server was so sweet. She saw that we liked the tea and offered to give us a refill to go. She was so thoughtful. She also made sure that we were having a good dining experience

We decided to come for a family member's birthday lunch. This was my first time having Uzbek food…read moreand it was thoroughly enjoyable. Our server was patient and friendly and very attentive. The restaurant feels cozy and family friendly. It's an open space with booths along the perimeter and tables in the center. We were a party of 6 and were seated at the center tables where I had space for my baby's stroller. The food was portioned well and well seasoned. I ordered two skewers of the chicken Shish as there is only one skewer per order and though I wanted to order the grilled vegetables I was told they were out for the day, so I ordered a side of regular fries. The chicken was tender and juicy and served with sliced raw onion Normally I am not a fan of baba ganoush but this was great and slightly smokey but wonderful on the bread. We ordered a pot of the Turkish tea and it was light and slightly floral but very good though not sweet. The Parmesan and garlic fries were delightful. Not overly oily and the garlic was served as a sauce which meant you could have them as garlic heavy as you wanted. I'm glad they also provided a spicy chili sauce as I like a bit of spice. I also had a salaam cola which was pretty much like a regular coke which I enjoyed! Definitely take note that there are very few vegetarian options. We tried to order the fried noodle dish without the beef but were told it could not be done, and so the only other option was the lentil soup. Most items are heavy on the lamb or beef so few chicken dishes as well. Still a great experience and will likely come again!

A Christmas Day with a View to Remember - for sure…read more.. My son now lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and for Christmas Day he wanted to do something fun and festive. After searching around, he snagged a reservation at St. George in St. Augustine, right across from the fort--and honestly, that alone set the stage for a special evening. St. Augustine was packed (as expected for Christmas and Nights of Lights), and the restaurant itself is on the cozy side. There are only a few tables downstairs, which also houses the kitchen and bar, while the main dining area is upstairs along with a balcony. We truly lucked out because we landed what felt like the best table in the house--right in the center of the upstairs balcony, overlooking the fort and the Christmas trolleys rolling by for the Night of Lights parade. That view absolutely made the night magical. Service-wise, our waitress was incredibly kind and welcoming--lots of smiles and great energy. That said, some of the banter felt a bit overdone. For example, we were told there were over 600 reservations that day, which felt a little hard to believe given the restaurant size and table turnover. Still, we did feel lucky to be there, especially on such a busy holiday. Food and drinks were good, though not necessarily standout for the price point. Wine pours and menu pricing were fair, but not what I'd typically expect for a really great glass of wine or a beautifully plated meal. However--the absolute highlight of the night was the prime rib. They had just made a fresh batch, and you could tell. The cut was massive, incredibly fresh, and honestly large enough to share between the three of us, which worked perfectly since we weren't super hungry. We shared an appetizer, enjoyed the prime rib, had a couple glasses of wine, and called it a night--simple and satisfying. Overall, I'd rate this experience between a 3.5 and 4, but I'm giving it a solid 4 stars because it was Christmas Day, incredibly busy, and the staff handled it all with great attitudes and smiles. Would I return? That's still up in the air. It feels a bit pricey for what you get, and I might explore other options next time--but hey, it is St. Augustine. All in all, it was a good night, made special by spending Christmas together and enjoying a truly beautiful, unforgettable view.

My girlfriend made reservations two weeks ago for Christmas Eve. Two days before the reservation,…read morethey called and required a $50 deposit. Which is find as it a holiday, however, after we paid the reservation they contacted us 4 more times to confirm we were still attending. This was super annoying. I am very picky eater, but I was really excited about getting the cauliflower steak. When we showed up, we were advised that there was a holiday menu. There was no mention of this on their website at booking time or in the FIVE TIMES they contacted us. My girlfriend was really looking forward to a seafood option and they didn't have it either. I had to get a plan salad without any protein, even after the waiter asked if I wanted protein on it and I advised I would like chicken. Also when we were seated, we were seated at tiny high top table in the bar area, even though we made reservations in the dining and there were four empty two person tables. We had to sit next to the blender all night and it was loud. The food was average, but the place was so disorganized it ruined dinner. Would avoid!!! I wish I could give this place zero stars.

Authentic Middle Eastern restaurant that had me longing for my time overseas. We stopped in for a…read morelate lunch and was greeted by Burak, who provided us with wonderful service and conversion. He made us feel very welcome. The restaurant was bright, clean, open, and relaxing. The menu had a moderate amount of items to choose from, and it was difficult to choose just one meal. The food was so de-lic-ious!!!! We brought home leftovers and dessert. Can't wait to return.

Wounderful place, service is superb and food was delicious, since this food is familiar to me since…read morethe childhood I will say authentic at best. Decor is very cozy, white linen tables, tree is set up for the Hollidays picture perfect. Next time in Orlando I will be back.

Don't expect your food to come out in 15 minutes, there is a wait. Their food is cooked as ordered…read moreand is delicious! Great polish dishes and the restaurant is so cozy on the small side of the business. Give them a try!

Authentic polish food and super friendly service!…read more I've been wanting to try Anna's for a long time and finally stopped in last weekend. I was just snacking so I will have to go back for a full meal, but the pierogies, sausage, and potato cakes were all fantastic! I also had the pickle soup and really enjoyed it. I had my service dog so we sat outside on the patio, but the service was super friendly and they brought a dog bowl for my pup. If you enjoy good polish food, or are just looking to try it, I highly recommend Anna's!

A spot I've been wanting to try for years, and I was so happy to find that it was worth the wait!…read moreThe day I went, there was a line outside that looked like it would take forever, but for a party of 2 it probably only took around 20 minutes to get a table. For larger parties, they will take your phone number and notify you when your table is ready so that your group can wander the shops nearby or grab a drink at The Lodge bar (part of Hollerbach's). There is a ton of seating both inside and outside, and at certain times there is live German music inside which is broadcasted outside on TV and speakers! One thing I was really impressed by was their ability to substitute sides. I substituted both of my sides for no extra charge. I highly recommend the German potato salad (warm kartoffelsalat) instead of French fries for a way more traditional schnitzel experience. The cucumber salad (gurkensalat), egg noodles with gravy (spätzle mit soße), and sauerkraut (sauerkraut) were all delightful as well! The atmosphere is lively, noisy, and fun (especially on the weekends) with people doing shotskis and passing around Das Boot!

Been a long time since I was here last, decided to have a little date night. It was a fun time in…read moredowntown Sanford. Got here early and no wait at all which was nice. Service was not the greatest without server, hard to get her attention for things. I got the paprikaschnitzel with heaven and earth potates and a salad. All great flavors and were really good. Only disappointment was the potato were a little dry and I needed some gravy for them. She got the schnitzel weiner art with potatoes and salad. Hers was really good too It's always a good time sitting inside with the music and singing. Can be a bit loud at times and hard to hear each other. But it was too hot to eat outside. Will definitely be back. Need to check out the upstairs rooftop patio area.

Plastic silverware. No napkins. Confusing. Bakery and deli two different rooms. Get a text to…read morepick up food. Hmm no one there? People waiting for bathrooms. Food okay. Pricey. Probably a tourist stop. Tables not cleaned off. Glad we tried it. Probably won't be back.

I love the selection of sweet treats & bread they have!!! There is literally something for…read moreeveryone! Considering there aren't that many options for sweet treats... I understand why they offer soo many delicious options! I had breakfast here the next day and a coffee. Not my favorite but the sweet treat are the best! You have to try the coconut treat, chocolate cake and the cheesecake. I've worked customer service my whole life so I would have appreciated a more friendly, inviting staff!But I will go back because I liked the sweet treats