Vespr Coffeebar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (545) • $

"I haven't been to Vespr in years but finally came back and had a wonderful experience. It was in the middle of a weekday so it wasn't too busy and I was glad I could grab seating at the window. I ordered a peanut butter mocha latte which was amazing as well as the pesto chicken salad sandwich which was so delicious and perfectly toasted. I really enjoyed hanging out there for a bit to get some reading done. Glad to have this cafe nearby!"

The Original Christo's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (251) • $$

"Fantastic find! After driving 3 hrs to Sanford-Orlando, we found that my mother's plane was not arriving at 5pm, but was now arriving at 1120. We drove to downtown Sanford and walked into Christo's having no idea what to expect.We were immediately welcomed and seated by a young, smiling hostess. Shannon, our waitress was quick to get our drink order and offered insight to the extensive menu, which when you are starving, was very hard to make a decision as everything sounded so yummy. I ordered the Christo's Chicago beef sandwich and made it a Fat Boy, which adds a fried cheese ball with sweet Thai chili and mayonnaise sauce, French fries or potato salad and an onion ring. My husband ordered the Rueben and also upgraded to the "Fat Boy". We are sitting in a booth right next to 2 cases showcasing their baked goods, which range from a wide variety of cookies, chocolate dipped baklava, to cakes and pies that were literally making us salivate! (I mentioned that we were hungry and were drooling just reading the menu). Out comes our food, my Christo's Chicago beef was piled with sliced bottom round, 2 kinds of melted cheese, sautéed onion and mushrooms on a crispy outside/soft inside cheese baguette roll, the au jus was fresh and the flavor.. wowza! I honestly haven't had a dinner this flavorful in a long time in much more expensive establishments! The flavors just meld perfectly! My husband's Rueben was equally impressive on his thickly cut marbled rye bread, piled high with juicy corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss! Now let's talk about the fried cheese ball, I honestly wasn't sure about that one.. but omg, I broke mine apart being skeptical to see the melted, creamy medley of cheeses and thought "looks promising", so dipped it into the sweet Thai Chile and mayo sauce and let's say I'd order an appetizer of those!! They are absolutely delicious! We were stuffed, but after sitting and staring at the baked goods the whole time...yep, had to order a dipped baklava which we split and devoured and took a layered apple pie to go! The only regret I have is that they don't have a restaurant by my house and I live 3 hrs away!"

GB's Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar

★★★★★ 4.8 (139) • $$

"An easy Friday night. Bartenders are kind and great for recommendations. A super wide selection of cans, wine, even plenty of NA beer and soda options! Always something easy to watch on the tv and a nice breeze from the open barn doors on nice days. This is a place I'd bring out of town friends, parents, my dog. The vibes are perfect."

Serendipity Brews

★★★★☆ 4.3 (94) • $

"This is a cute little spot with a great selection of beers. They also have wine, mead and coffee too. I've been here about 3 times and the servers were great every time. There's bar seating, 4 tables and a couch. I stop here every time I'm in the area and will continue to do so!"

Froggers Grill & Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (142) • $$

"This is a friendly neighborhood sports bar that's been around for years. There are big screen TVs all around the restaurant and bar so you won't miss a minute of your favorite sport. Service is generally quick and friendly. The food is basic sports bar food. My favorite is the chicken wings and Froggers tots. Drinks are good, especially during HH."

Broken Cage

★★★★★ 4.6 (51) • $$

"Before heading to the Wine Walk, we decided to drop by this charming little spot. We spent over an hour captivated by Jess, the bartender, during Happy Hour. What a beautiful person!Cocktails were unique and so tasty! I had the Florida Highball, a gin based drink bursting with citrus. The decor is spot on. The cozy booths felt like you were being nestled amidst the tree tops. And as for food, it's available to order from the connected restaurant, RusTeak. Everything was packed with flavor!I can't recommend this spot enough! It's truly a gem worth visiting."

Pat's Liquor Leaf & Wine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (42) • $$

"With all of these mom and pop style liquor stores, you need to know your prices. You'll find some good deals as well as eye-popping prices on some things. And it's fun to navigate like you're in an expensive corn maze.If you're lucky and look for rare items, you may find something. I got lucky one day and found some Blanton's for sale as part of a "Package". Luckily, I enjoyed some of those additional items I normally wouldn't have purchased.They do have a rewards program so if you go here often, definitely join and you can earn points and save money on a future purchase. Every little bit helps these days.The staff is always great and helpful. They occasionally have samples of something available too. I think I tried a vodka one time and it tasted like vodka. Spot on!I'll stop in when I'm in the area. It's in the Publix plaza on the farthest end away from Alafaya."

Ez Liquor

★★★★☆ 3.6 (19) • $$

"Just moved in the area, stopped in last night and met Estach ( hope I spelled it right) very welcoming and friendly. Love the selections and pre mixer cups they have made and you can also make your own! They have a reward program which is the cherry on top ! This is my go to spot as long as I'm in Sanford!!"

Shamrock Beverage & Liquor

★★★★☆ 3.9 (9) • $$$

"Shamrock is the best liquor store in Orlando, no doubt about it. They carry an amazing selection of alcohol. I'm always able to find what I need. I got a great scotch for my Dad for his birthday that I didn't see anywhere else. I'm always able to find some great craft beer, and they always have White Claw when I can't find it at Publix. They carry seasonal products and update their Facebook when they get new products in. I can always seem to find new energy drink flavors here as well. The guys behind the counter are always friendly and helpful."

Winter Springs Liquors

★★★★☆ 3.6 (7) • $

"I enjoy that this location is right next to the Publix, so that makes it convenient. The store is pretty tiny though so the selection is ... ok but not great. The prices are also ... ok but not great. They did have some decent prices on a few little bottles of liquor though, so I just went ahead and picked up a few of those to try. I would definitely pick an ABC or Total Wine first, however, this location is just so convenient sooo I think that's definitely it's upside!"

Avalon Liquor

★★★★☆ 4 (5) • $$

"Not too small of a place that is well organized, lots of variety and good customer service. Owner was helpful and polite and he opens until late!"

Casselberry Liquors

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (8) • $$$

"Great Place for late night drinks because they stay open until about midnight I think even during the week but it's nice to have a late spot for when the other liquor stores close"

Woodbury Wine & Spirits

★★★☆☆ 3 (6) • $$

"Located in one of the most inconvenient strip-malls ever built, Woodbury Wine & Spirits has an up-hill battle to survive in a place where most businesses fail.No, their selection of items isn't as nice as some of the bigger stores like Total Wine or ABC. They have a fair, but limited selection of most items. Their prices are about even.What sets them apart is friendliness and service. The owners here seem to actually care and appreciate your business. If they don't carry something, but they can get it - they order it. They've taken requests from Facebook fans.While I haven't had a chance to explore it, I understand that they have a good selection of craft beers and micro-brews. They also do wine and liquor tastings from time to time."

A Plus Liquors

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (5) • $$

"Love A Plus! They stay open late and they're amazingly friendly, great customer service. Tony is awesome and always extremely helpful. They have really good prices as well."

Viva Liquor

★★★★★ 5 (2) • $$

"Wow wow wow! Not only because of their great selection of whiskies and bourbon but their customer service puts them way above others. Viva really puts not only their customers, but their community first! Huge shoutout to Sam specifically, who is always looking out for his customers. He remembers and knows many by name and is very friendly and personable. I was looking for a certain bottle and he offered to help me look to get it, but when he couldn't find, he offered an awesome alternative. I also got a bottle of their Woodford Reserve Double Oaked store pick, which I happen to love even the regular bottle. Highly recommend, even if just stopping by and want to chat a bit with Sam. 10/5 would recommend every time!"

Big B Liquors

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"This is a nice store with a good selection of products. We were on our way to the beach and needed some refreshment's so we stopped in. The staff were great and helped us get what we wanted quickly. Prices were a few cents higher than some big chain places. This is locally owned business so I am good with supporting them and paying a slight premium."

Vintage Liquor Gita

★★★★☆ 3.5 (2) • $$

"Good location right on the corner of Howell Branch and 436 in the Casselberry Commons shopping center. It's small, but they have all the major beer, wine, and liquor. They even have some good craft beers from some really cool breweries. It's convenient and the prices aren't crazy high either. We are fans."