Shipwrecked In The Islands

Panera Bread

➤ 3270 North John Young Parkway, Kissimmee I-34741, United States

Menu • Soup • Vegan • Coffee • American

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"We decided to dine in and I ordered a BBQ chicken sandwich along with chili soup, both of which were excellent. For dessert, I tried a cinnamon dish that was also quite tasty. The restaurant was a bit busy, but that’s expected during vacation season. The staff was very friendly and wearing masks, and there were plexiglass shields at all the registers. We didn’t have to wait long for our food, and the tables were clean."

The Italian Joint

➤ 215 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States

Menu • Pizza • Vegan • Pasta • Italian

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"This establishment should be avoided at all costs. I visited this resteraunt last night for a date night with my boyfriend and was really excited to support a family owned business and the food looked incredible online. However after ordering our food and being brought our salads, half way through eating my salad I found a German roach inside my salad! Now I understand that being sat outside there is an extremely slight possibility that the roach was from the awning above (which is what the owner suggested), however most would notice if a bug fell from the sky onto their food and this roach was not on top of my food. After notifying the waitress, she returned to reluctantly inform us that the owner is certain that the roach did not come from her kitchen as their food is prepared with care and cleanliness . As a fellow business owner this response was appalling. Not once did the owner come and speak with us, nor a manager. However, the owner did relay the message that we could come and visit his kitchen . This was such a display of alarming and disheartening customer service and not a way to treat any customer. As for the manager responding to my boyfriends review and asking what could have been done, here are a couple options that exemplify exceptional customer service: Come out and personally APOLOGIZE at any point and not send messages through your young waitress staff. Show that you care about your customers experience and are eager to make it right instead of denying responsibility and simply offering another salad. Take accountability for your restaurant. Even if the roach by some wild unlikely chance came from outside, it is still your establishment and you created an unpleasant experience so at least offer to credit or discount the meal or offer something on the house .Take your dollars elsewhere folks. You are not a valued customer here."

Big John's Rockin' Bbq

➤ 220 E Monument Ave Ste A, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States

Menu • Bbq • Tea • American • North American

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"Starting with the appetizers, I tried the macaroni and cheese, which was made from Monterey Jack and a few other cheeses. Unfortunately, it didn’t stand out and was quite ordinary. The greens were tossed with chopped onions and a hint of vinegar, making them fairly generic as well. However, the baked beans were the highlight of the appetizers. They had a thick sauce with just the right amount of sweetness, and I think smoking them would enhance their flavor even more. Now, onto the meats. The sampler included chicken, pork, brisket, and a rib, all smoked with hickory and oak. Everything was tender and juicy, with a nice subtle flavor. The real standout, though, was the burnt ends. They were incredibly flavorful and absolutely delicious. My server, Ike, was excellent. He explained the menu clearly and kept my refills coming. Overall, it was a good experience, but there’s room for improvement in some of the side dishes."

Metro Dinner

➤ 2714 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States

Menu • Diners • Waffles • American • Breakfast

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"I really enjoy discovering places that meet all my expectations. This restaurant is clean, has friendly staff, a great atmosphere, delicious food, and fast service. I came for breakfast and was impressed by how quickly the staff worked. I was able to walk in without a wait or a reservation and still find a table. Our server, Crystal, was delightful and offered some excellent recommendations for my next visit. We were seated, placed our orders, and finished our breakfast in no time. The cook created a warm and inviting environment. The food was hot and exactly as we ordered. We enjoyed French toast with bacon, a meat lover's omelet, and a pancake, all for around $13-14 per person. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating and definitely has a cozy, homey diner vibe that I loved. It’s easy to get to and conveniently located near many shops and restaurants along Osceola Parkway and The Loop."

Abuelo's Mexican

➤ 2431 W Osceola Pkwy, 34741, Kissimmee, US, United States

Menu • Meat • Casual • Cheese • Mexican

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"Ordered a side of beans and rice for our daughter, the ABUELO'S DIP SAMPLER (did double guac because we didn’t want queso diablo), hubby ordered MI ABUELO'S MANJAR and I got PECHUGA CON CALABAZA.The beans are really good and so is the rice, can tell it’s fresh!The sampler was really good, I enjoyed how they had pork rinds instead of just chips, I’ve never thought of that before but it was life changing to try that with queso! So! Good!My hubby really seemed to like his dish, I barely tasted a bite of it, but what I did taste was good! I’m really picky about ground beef options in Mexican restaurants, but this was quite good!My dish was really good! My waitress recommended it and I enjoyed it a lot. It wasn’t crazy spicy which I personally appreciated, but I think she left the actually chilis out which helped in terms of the heat.All in all, it was good and I recommend! I’m sure we will go back again in the future!"