Everything was amazing Service the food!! Great atmosphere!! Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Yellow Dog Eats has been on my list for a LONG time. I have heard great reviews, so it was about time I went to Gotha to visit this unique BBQ spot. The restaurant was an old Country Store back in the day, so it has a unique décor and charm. The owners have maintained the small-town charm feel, which makes the place feel cozy and homey. The space is bigger than I thought. It is a two-story building with a large patio and bar. Parking is behind the building (and there is plenty), and you enter the building through a walkway to the patio and make your way to the indoor area to place your order. At first, I was overwhelmed with all the decor, but as I said, it is part of the restaurant's unique personality. When you place your order, you get a buzzer to pick it up when it is ready. We started with the Pulled Pork Nachos as an appetizer, and for our meals, I got The Dog's "Famous" Pulled Pork Sandwich, and my husband got the Bleu Suede Shoes. The only thing I would have changed about mine is to order the sauce on the side; it was too much for me. Everything was good but not great. Also, the restaurant is pet friendly, so if you want to bring your pup, you can sit on the patio. I'll say the patio will be a better option toward the fall since, right now during the summer it is too hot. I have two negative observations from my visit: most tables were dirty when we went to the second floor to pick a seat. It wasn't a pleasant view since our first impression of getting off the stairs was all these tables with dirty trays. Service wasn't the best either, the ladies at the register weren't friendly. Overall, I have mixed feelings about the restaurant. Maybe I will give it another try at some point. read more

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What a hidden gem. We wanted to try many more items. The bbq is top notch and so many homemade sides that you hate to choose. Portions a big. Even salad was a 2 day event! We will go out of our way to go back! read more

This place is a hidden gem with a nice vibe and great food. It's outside the tourist bubble, but worth the drive. I will recommend to friends amd family visiting Orlando. read more

We came here on a random Saturday night and the place was pretty packed. It's quick service style food where you go up, order and they give you a buzzer when the food is done. They were out of roast beef and ahi tuna, so I went with pulled pork nachos. The nachos were a pretty big serving and loaded with meat. If I were to order again, I would leave the Thai chili sauce off. My husband ordered the What the Fig burger. It was really good, but the fig sauce was a little too sweet for his liking. The place is really cute. There are 2 bars, one inside & one outside on a patio that allows dogs. There are pictures that customers put up all over the walls of their own dogs. read more

It's been years since we went to Yellow Dog Eats. The vibe is so fun - outdoor covered seating with fans etc so not too crazy hot. The specialize in sandwiches and they are great. Loved the "Club Elvis" pulled pork with Gouda and crispy fried onions. The potato salad is delicious. They have a signature beer - I think it's called Yellow Dog Pilsner - anyway, you'll see it when you go there. It's great too. read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Club Elvis - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

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We dropped by Yellow Dog Eats for lunch today. We've eaten at the New Smyrna location many times. It was apparent the chefs at both locations care about the food they put out. I ordered the Hokey Poke Tacos. Tuna was tender, colorful, and melt in your mouth. Fresh ingredients: bok choy slaw, pineapple, salsa, sunflower sprouts...all super fresh as well. The drizzled sauce on the tacos was great and the amount was on point. These tacos were great! Flavors were balanced and the sunflower sprouts brought a pleasantly unique herby fresh highlight that most restaurants don't seem to bother with. I'll def order these again. We also ordered the Mexican Mutt Wrap with smoked chicken. The smokiness was a hint rather than heavy. Perfect for the diner who ordered it, as they don't like intense smokey flavors. All other ingredients: cheese lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onion were fresh and colorful. The cilantro sour cream sauce was bomb. It was so tasty I wanted more but the wrap didn't really need it. Be sure to check out the weekly specials! read more

I had a great experience at yellow dog eats! Let's start with the food - the food was delicious! I ended up getting the seasonal pulled pork baked potato - it was really good but I found it rather pricey (it was $16). I had great customer service, but the team was a little short with my friend. The only reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because most of the menu items felt a little *too* pricey and the inconsistent customer interactions I witnessed. The vibes were immaculate. I adored seeing chickens just running around the property. The decor is very eccentric and it kinda looks like when you just put up everything from your garage but I mean that in the best way possible because it absolutely works for them. It's fun to look around and see what you can even find in the decor because it's so random - from a water ski to a giant Dolly Parton picture to mistletoe haha Parking is in the back of the building and there's overflow parking across the street. If you're coming from the front of the building you'll have to walk to the back to enter - it doesn't matter which little road you take to the back entrance :) read more

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Yellow Dog Eats is fabulous! It's a bit out of the way for me but it's worth the trek. Good food, nice service.

Absolutely delicious! I haven't been in a while and I love the extended patio. I went out of my norm and got the Salmon BLT and the crinkly bacon was absolutely perfect. Tangerine wheat on tap! We did wait a bit BUT it was busy. Everyone was friendly. read more

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It's been a long time coming since I had to my Yellow Dog fix. I haven't been here in years and nothing has changed! I love that Yellow Dog Eats are known for their unique sandwich combinations. Nothing about this place is basic! After a day of holiday shopping at the Orlando Outlets, I decided to make a pit stop for a late lunch. Yellow Dog has an eclectic aesthetic with parking mostly in the back. When walking up to the register, you are immediately drawn to the dessert display. Their treats are homemade and look so decadent! After glancing over the menu, I decided on a classic sandwich - the classic yellow dog club and an Oreo creme brownie. The sandwich is layered perfectly with turkey, smoked gouda cheese (my favorite), lettuce, and pecan smoked bacon. The Cointreau mayo adds a perfect zesty flavor to this club sandwich, and the crunchy cucumbers gave it a nice bite as well. All of the ingredients are fresh, and you can tell this sandwich was made with TLC. Since the cashier recommended the Oreo creme brownie, I have to say I'm thankful she did. The brownie has a layer of Oreo creme topped with holiday Oreos. I told myself I was going to eat half and save the rest for later. I wish that statement were true, however, I devoured it down. I loved that it was sweet but that overly sweet that you felt horrible after eating it. If you're in the West Orlando area, you definitely have to make a stop here for good eats and great vibes! read more

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5 Stars I highly recommend checking out Yellow Dog Eats! I have been a handful of times and it has been amazing each and every time. The staff is always friendly and they have so many unique food options. They mostly have sandwiches, wraps and salads, but you also never know what you may find. There are lots of seating options, both inside and outside. Although it does get crowded sometimes, but we have always been able to find a seat of some sort. The outside patio is adorable and is so eclectic. The restaurant itself has so much personality and lots of adorable dog photos throughout the bar/order area. You can also bring your dog with you on the patio to enjoy the vibe together! The queso with flavor bombs is sooo good and we also get an order of this! All of the flavor bombs are wonderful and I couldn't even tell you what my favorite is. I am also a huge fan of the Curry Chicken Wrap. It is a great combination of sweet, savory, crunchy and satisfying. They also have a large selection of desserts that are really tasty! We got a birthday cake brownie that was perfect! Yellow Dog Eats is one of my favorite places in the Orlando area and I highly recommend stopping by and seeing how amazing it is! read more

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The best after work snack/meal we've had in a very long time! We love every visit to Yellow Dog Eats but this trip was special!! The employees are always helpful and knowledgeable and the decor just makes me smile! This beer is a must try. Wicked weed milk and cookies if you love dark beer, get it. We split the pulled pork nachos, and they were more than enough to fill our bellies. The mounds of pulled pork paired with the onions and jalapeños and delicious sauces are quite the combination! Definitely stop by and give this a try ! Five stars for sure read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Pulled Pork Nachos - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

Love love love Yellow Dog! I've been coming here whenever I'm in town for over 10 years! Local friends suggested it and it's always a treat when we get to stop in! I brought a few buddies in March '23 and everything was top notch as usual! No matter what you get it will be delicious! Grab a cocktail at the bar and review the menu while waiting on line to order. Enjoy! read more

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People are friendly, service is quick. I love the back patio and pet friendly vibes. They have milk bones for your mutts and will give you a water dish if you ask. The food always hits the spot and there are a plethora of options to choose from, with many pulled pork variations to suit your preference. The Mexican mutt was tasty as well as the Club. And although I didn't get a beverage this time, their craft beer options are vast! read more

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My BIL suggested Yellow Dog and we went with the flow and based on what we saw on the menu sounded tasty and with a variety of options. We were pleasantly surprised and loved all of our meals! The girls that took our order abd helped us with our tray, were nice, friendly, attentive and more than happy to answer any questions or make suggestions. The restaurant is on ehat seems to be an old house and it has inside seating upstairs, a small bar section inside and outside seating with a bar. We ordered The Rufus sandwich, the Are You Chicken salad, the Smokey's Smoked Salmon salad, the Salmon BLT sandwich and the Housemade Queso with Tri Colored Chips with Flavor Bomb 2 and it was all delicious! That queso was heavenly and sure hit the spot. We will definitely come back! read more

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No way not for me. But who am I to say. They are EXTREMELY successful. The plates of food looks like someone when through an all you can eat buffet and just pilled it on. I'm Italian so after 3 ingredients you loose my interest and my mouth cannot process 10 different flavors in the same sandwich or plate. I had the chicken wrap with blue cheese and a pint of buffalo sauce. Fortunately there was a container of napkins on the table as I needed at least a dozen to sop up all the sauce that leaked out. Ambiance is great. But there are lots of diners so prepare yourself to wait a bit. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This a bring your dog-encouraged restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's incredible! Great staff and service. The food is always fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The feel of the place is like you came to your uncle's really cool transformed house that his buddies play music on the weekend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back time and time again! read more

Someone mentioned to me to try this place out in passing since it was dog friendly- and I'm super happy I checked it out. Parking is a bit confusing because it's in the middle of a residential area but they do have a lot across the street. At first we didn't see any seating, so I talked with the server at the take-out counter and explained where to order food and drinks inside. Once you making it inside, past the patio in the back, you place your order for food at one counter and then alcoholic drinks at another. They have some seating upstairs which was quieter than the outside patio. The gold bbq sauce on the pulled pork sandwich was so good, I bought a bottle to come home with me. The Holy cow sandwich was exactly what I wanted. Light and fresh tasting but still filling. The queso and flavor 2 was excellent. I was scrapping the container for ever but of queso. The brownie, which came recommended from the server was sweeter than I guess I expected but a nice treat to end lunch. Super happy and pleasantly surprised that the indoor area was also dog- friendly. Overall was a fun experience and will for sure go again. read more

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This place has such a cool atmosphere. There are different seating areas in side or outside under a cover. I would suggest going here simply for the ambiance. I enjoyed the food. The portions were large. My group also had a salad and several types of sandwiches, and everyone was happy with their food. The staff members were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

I was at Disney one day just piddling around, and I got done early, and I was hungry. I wasn't about to eat any subpar, overpriced, theme park food. I was like, I'm already all the way in West Orlando, where could I go? And it hit me, I've been in Orlando for seven years now, and I have never been to the legendary Yellow Dog Eats. So I head north towards Windermere and stop in for lunch. One of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. The atmosphere is amazing. It's like a combination of a dive bar and an old antique store. Pictures of dogs everywhere. Beautiful patio to eat on. Two whole bars, one inside and one outside. Really nice place. The decision on what to eat was easy. I had the 1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs with "Gold" Sauce "Killer Rack Dawg!" (All served with kettle-cooked chips and homemade slaw). A-mazing. The tip of it was a little crunchy, but that's what the sauce is for. The rest of it was fall off the bone perfectly with that perfectly tangy Carolina Gold sauce. Don't fall for it, though. Those kettle-cooked chips are a bag of potato chips. That was disappointing, but what can you do. I also got to try the Florida Cracker (Our tender pulled pork topped with tangy coleslaw, gouda cheese, pecan-smoked bacon, spicy pickles, fried onions and topped with Fish's Gold BBQ sauce, served on thick fun-fluffy bread. This one makes you want to slap your Grandma!). This was also a marvel. That pork was buried under toppings, but it was still the star of the show. It had a pungent smoke flavor, which was complimented by the also kind-of-smoky gouda and the smoked bacon. All that smoke clashes nicely with the spicy pickles and the tangy sauce. It's just a good sandwich. Get it. I also has some other odds and ends. I had a delicious salted caramel chocolate brownie that was ooey gooey heaven. I had a draft kombucha that was excellent. Very flavorful and pro-bioticy. Nice. And I had a random salad that they homemake. It was like little tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and vinegar. It was fresh and a good balance to the heavy BBQ that this place focuses on. Overall, this place is a local legend and deserves five stars. If I lived anywhere near this place, I would be here all the time, and I would be much fatter. read more

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Yellow Dog Eats is one of the hidden gems in Ocoee/Gotha area. It's in the middle of a neighborhood that makes it even more unique! The food is great, very kid-friendly and the ambiance is chill. What I ate: Hubby had the pulled pork salad. I had the Are you Chicken? Salad however, the Smokey's smoke salmon salad is by far my favorite from here. Why I love it: Aside from it being kid-friendly, the patio is a perfect place to hang out. The vibe is no pressure, chill, let's have a drink! kind of place. They have a variety of beer options. Food is priced and portioned good! read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

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This place is amazing!!! Their sandwiches are top notch when it comes freshness and flavor! If you couldn't guess by their name, they are dog friendly and have a wall dedicated to pups! When you walk in the building it's immediately comfortable. It's like walking into your friends house that's hosting a Friendsgiving haha. The staff is super friendly and helpful with answering questions on the menu. The food is drool worthy! I have been multiple times and I have never had a bad meal. Great local spot! High five guys! read more

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We walked in to grab lunch and the place was crowded. The bar was greeting us! My husband had a nice cold beer and we started with some queso and chips. Our bartender / server Tiara aka "T" recommended the pulled pork nachos. THANK YOU, T! The fused flavors were so good! These are the BEST pork nachos I've had. Love the vibes, great music and amazing people! read more

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I got BBQ sandwich with chips and side of potato salad. Wife got grilled cheese and tomato soup with pasta salad. For dessert I got us big slice of coconut cream cake. Side are over priced at about $6.00 for amount. Both sides were ok but not great. Neither of us finished them. The gold BBQ sauce so very good and pull pork was on a nice soft bun. Wife really like her grilled cheese and the tomato soup. The cake had a pudding in the middle and was filling. Over I would skip the side and get a good sandwich with chips or slaw. They have beer of tap and in cans and bottles. You can bring your dog and the place was busy the whole time we were there. read more

Stopped here with some friends while on the west side of town and this place is a hidden gem. There's a few parking spots up front but plenty in the back. The restaurant gives off a southern/country vibe with a small inside for ordering and bar area but a lot of seating on the back porch. The staff was super friendly and gave some suggestions on what to order and recommended a few popular sides to add. After looking at the menu it was hard to choose because they all sounded really good but I ended up settling with The Rufus and it was great. It was piled high with meat, Brie cheese and Cherry pepper rings that it was hard to stop for a break once I started because it tasted so good. Highly recommend to everyone!! read more

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Starting at the beginning - it's been a while since I ate here. They have expanded the parking which is a welcome addition. Host was courteous and the wait short and pleasant. Lots to see and drinks were available. We sat outside and with the other guests close by but at nearby tables it felt like a party. The food was amazing. Barbecue pork on a sweet deli bun with a sweet pickle and yellow southern bbq sauce- a southern treat. read more

Food was great and creative. Atmosphere very fun casual! Will come again!!! (Note parking is across the street. Not an issue just a heads up for other new clients.) read more

Cute little eatery in Windermere! Loved the pulled pork nachos and the buffalo soldier wrap! It is self seating and perfect for a quick bite to eat read more

This place is awesome. The food is great. The portions are large. The service is unbelievable friendly staff. You could not ask for more from a restaurant. read more

We enjoyed Yellow Dog. We got a variety of sandwiches with the Florida Cracker being the fan favorite. The what the fig was good but too sweet for all at the table. For dessert we split a strawberry cheesecake bar and the mint Oreo brownie - again, a clear winner, the Oreo brownie. We didn't love the strawberry cheesecake one! We will absolutely go back when it's cooler it will be a phenomenal patio atmosphere! read more

First time stopping here with the partner. Oh my lord. I'm utterly speechless the food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the vegetable nachos and Zach got the BBQ pulled pork nachos. I had a glass of white wine that was very fruity and he got a sour. Definitely coming back to YDE soon it's only about 12 minutes from the house!! The bartender Chelsea was the sweetest; she had a British accent. She recommended the wine and it was very palatable. read more

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Incredible BBQ packed with flavor, over-the-top options doused in cheese, sauce, and other additions. The food is great, the beer selection offers something for everyone, the covered outdoor seating area has lots of quirky corners to check out, plus the patio is dog friendly. What more could you want? I recommend the Florida Cracker - a sandwich with pulled pork, bacon, coleslaw, and crispy onion straws, smothered in their house made BBQ sauce. Amazing! read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Florida Cracker + Bell's Two Hearted Ale - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

Amazing! What a great place! Awesome vibe and yummy food! Great portions! The queso dip was amazing! Loved my turkey special sammie and coleslaw. Staff super helpful and friendly! New fav read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Pulled Pork Nachos - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

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We are huge fans of Yellow Dog Eats and truly love the food here. We hadn't been in a while, so we decided to stop in for some good eats. Yellow Dog Eats is a fun, unassuming restaurant, practically in the middle of a neighborhood. They are in a building that very much looks like a house but apparently was a boarding house, that later became a store, and now Yellow Dog Eats. You can sit inside in their upstairs area, at the bar, or out back in the covered dinning area. Head inside through the back of the building and beeline it for the counter. While you will need to grab a menu to see what you are going to devour, be sure to look at the board for any specialties they might have. Luckily that board caught my attention because as soon as I read the first item, I immediately knew that was what I wanted. Ah, the three little piggies!!! This amazing, sandwhich consist of a Brioche bun, pulled pork, bacon, spam, bbq sauce, pineapple, fried onion and gouda. If you aren't drooling yet, check your pulse and make sure you're alive. You might be thinking, yuck spam. Let me just reassure you that the spam is not over powering, yet it is very complimentary to the pineapple and bbq and is a wonderful and welcomed addition to this sandwhich. Every bite of this sandwich was phenomenal, and every bite had every ingredient. This sandwich like most if not all is served with a generic food service brand of ruffled chips, and they are actually pretty good chips. They do have other sides available. The staff here is super friendly and very helpful. It is also worth noting they are Dog friendly and will even take a photo of your pup for the wall!!! They have some merchandise available which has everything from postcards, to shirts, and even sauces. If you are in the area stop in for a bite, if you aren't in the area then headover, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Great spot! Stopped by with my wife this Sunday after a fun day at the Disney parks. Very cool decor and seating area, nice welcoming staff, and the food came out so fast. Enjoyed reading some of the notes scribed into the wood out back that previous visitors had left behind. The only thing I will say, is that I wish my sandwich was a little bigger. I was very hungry to be fair, but as soon as I got a taste, I just didn't want it to end. Looking forward to returning here one day soon. read more

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The food is amazing and to many options to try in one seating bring your friends and family to get a sample of it all.

I LOVE YellowDog!!!! I have been visiting this location for years, and it never fails to be delicious. I always get the "Club Elvis" which is great. It comes with Chips or Coleslaw, I always opt for Chips, as I'm a bit of a picky eater. The chips are pre-packaged (I can't remember which brand) and you get what they give you (once I got plain, once I got bbq which isn't my fav but I ate them anyway!) Just a heads up for any other "picky" eaters, their Signature Fish's BBQ Sauce is very tangy! I didn't used to like it and would ask for my sandwich without, but the more I've tried it the more I enjoy it. It doesn't taste like traditional BBQ sauce which I like, because I don't enjoy the traditional BBQ taste. So theirs is very unique! Their menu is very large and they often have monthly specials as well that aren't on the menu, so watch their socials!! They also have delicious potato salad, and I don't even like potato salad!! The atmosphere here is just, to die for! So cute and, the vibes are immaculate! Plenty of seating, mostly outdoors, minimum indoor seating and an indoor bar, but plenty of fans outside to keep you cool. Some nights they even have live music! I highly recommend YellowDog! read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida

Ever since moving to the west side of Orlando many moons ago, I have loved visiting and even bringing friends to Yellow Dog Eats. It is such a unique restaurant with excellent vibes and truly excellent food. In fact, when I was searching for a house a few years back, I almost even ended up purchasing a home in Gotha due to the historic charm of the neighborhood overall. Yellow Dog Eats is known for several things that may or may not impact your desire to want to check this place out--1.) Roosters and/or chickens crossing the road in front of the restaurant, 2.) A black cat names Montel who seems to be the unofficial mascot, and 3.) A laid back/hippy sort of vibe with a giant patio that features mood lighting and disco balls. If you've continued reading past this point, I am assuming that the three items I mentioned have piqued your interest. So, now I will discuss the food at Yellow Dog Eats. My two go-to items here are the Buffalo Soldier Wrap and the Fire Pig Wrap. But, I have also tried the Florida Cracker Sandwich and Holy Crap Sandwich. If this is your first visit, I would prioritize getting either a sandwich or wrap that features their pulled pork as it is their signature item. They even have a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce called Fish Sauce that goes very well with it. I also like to order their coleslaw and/or cucumber and feta salad as a side, but keep in mind that there is usually an upcharge for that as most of the items simply come with a bag of chips. A great tip at Yellow Dog Eats is to order ahead and take your food to go as take out. There is a take out window on the righthand side of the restaurant attached to the bar and you can park in one of the spots immediately in front if you are just grabbing take out. If you are eating in, you will need to use the parking lot across the street from the restaurant. read more

An Orlando staple and rightfully so. Yellow Dog Eats has earned its' elite local status. Fun place and satisfying food. You order at the counter here and get a buzzer. Sit wherever you like. They handle peanut allergies well here, which is much appreciated. Ordered the pressed potato sandwich, which included red potatoes, garlic aioli, caramelized onions, and cherry peppers all on multi-grain. It usually comes with Swiss, but I asked for cheddar. Had a nice caprese salad on the side. All in all, loved every aspect of this meal. Very comforting. Everything works well together. It wasn't overly heavy. Looking forward to returning. If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. read more

Yellow Dog Eats - Pressed Roasted Potato Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Windermere, Florida