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Black Bean Deli is an airy, plant-filled Mills 50 cafe where Cuban family recipes anchor the menu and regulars say it reminds them of home. The Cuban sandwich and pan con lechon come pressed and generous, the guava and cheese pastelito is flaky perfection, and the cafe con leche is strong and sweet. Parking can be tight, but guests happily drive across town for it anyway.

Address

1835 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Price

$

District

Mills 50

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A district named for its own crossroads, platted as front porches in 1883 and remade twice by the people who moved in.

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Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko

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