Orlando's Best Takeout 2008

All the fixings and more at this bagel-driven breakfast and lunch chain.

Reviews:

• “Poor Customer Service”
• “Yum!”

Tips: Einstein’s can cater a small business meeting or large company event with a casual bucket-of-bagels package or a fancier buffet spread.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

This heavenly haven offers burger addicts huge patties cooked to order—with a choice of gourmet toppings from the condiment counter.

Tips: Order a Fudds Meal and save—options include burger, fries and cream pie or salad, cup of soup and a drink.

Fuddruckers Restaurant

For almost 20 years, no-frills deli has been dishing up wholesome Cuban takeout.

Reviews:

• “Great Cuban Food”
• “snotty, slow and woefully hot inside”
• “Love it!”
• “Black Bean Deli NOT CLOSED”

Black Bean Deli

Hand-tossed pizzas pack a flavorful punch at this local Italian mainstay.

Reviews:

• “Authentic Pizza, Best in Orlando”
• “horrible customer service…. and so much more….. for lil anthony’s in winter springs”
• “3 Strikes…. (0 STARS!)”
• “The biggestg in town”
• “If you came from NY/NJ area …”

Tips: Pick up a sheet of coupons (stapled to the menu) and a flyer with the latest specials. Deals include a 16-inch one-topping pizza, two liters of soda and 20 wings for $16.99.

L’il Anthony’s Pizza Restaurant

If perfect pizza is your passion, then consider Alfonso’s your very own slice of heaven in Orlando.

Reviews:

• “Still good…”
• “Best to Worst in 3 years Congrads Alfonso’s”
• “New Owners, Bad Changes.”
• “great little neighborhood pizza joint”
• “Bad Service”

Tips: With Edgewater High School right across the street, lunchtime can get a bit crowded.

Alfonso’s Pizza & More

This small Middle Eastern eatery proves that all food should come on a stick.

Tips: No one in the front of the house? Ring the bell on the counter to get the owner’s attention.

House of Kabob

Eating at Phoebe’s lunchroom is like dropping in at the house of an aunt who loves to cook.

Tips: Come 2001, Phoebe’s will be expanding, adding a few more tables and a few more hours (10am-6pm) to accommodate early birds or folks.

Phoebe’s Sunflower Deli

Casual barbecue shack packs in crowds for hearty portions of out-of-this-world smoked meats.

Bubbalou’s Bodacious Barbecue

With its fiery sauces and funky murals, this spot treats Tex-Mex with undergraduate reverence and irreverence.

Reviews:

• “Best nachos anywhere”
• “Beyond Belief!!”
• “Very good quality, great service and really really hot sauce!”
• “The best fast tex-mex in the Central Florida Area”
• “Amazing…truly amazing.”

Tips: Tijuana Flats sells about 3,500 outrageously named hot sauces through its catalog, with “death packs” and select favorites available at the restaurant.

Tijuana Flats