Shark Favorites
Parlour Vegan Bakery
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1487 S University Dr Ste 3
Plantation, FL 33324
Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan or omnivore, Parlour Vegan Bakery has something for everyone. Walking into this hidden gem is a treat in itself. The picturesque bakery not only specializes in a delicious array of sweets including donuts, cookies, cinnamon rolls and cupcakes — with flavors like cake batter, passion fruit and strawberry milk — but they also have a selection of savory sandwiches to devour on Fridays and Saturdays. From Cubano sandwiches to Chimichurri Chik’n Tender sandwiches, you’re in for a mouthful of flavor no matter what you choose.
La Mexicana Tapas & Taqueria
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2430 NE 13th Ave
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Tucked away from the usual hustle and bustle of Fort Lauderdale, La Mexicana is a tapas style restaurant, ideal for groups and sharing small plates over a drink and a good conversation. The perfect spot to relax and enjoy some delicious Mexican cuisine, La Mexicana offers a variety of dishes including different selections of tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas and ceviches. With daily specials and live music on weekends, you’ll definitely find yourself coming back for the good food and good vibes.
The most important meal of the day
Ally’s Comfort Cafe
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13674 W State Rd 84
Davie, FL 33325
With such a big menu, Ally’s Comfort Cafe makes it difficult to pick just one thing. Known for their specialty pancakes, with flavors like tres leches, peanut butter cup, blueberry cheesecake and cinnamon bun, you’re in for quite a treat if you decide to go the sugary route on your breakfast trip — or save it for dessert. Ally’s Comfort Cafe also offers a variety of egg benedicts including lobster eggs benedict and Ally’s eggs benedict, which has a potato pancake (kind of like a hashbrown) at the bottom. Bringing people together with their great food, reasonable prices and family-oriented atmosphere, this cafe will definitely have you coming back for seconds.
Good grub
Ovlo Eats
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7626 Peters Rd
Plantation, FL 33324
Ovlo Eats is truly a hidden gem near campus, and with their mission being healthy eating, everything on the menu is not only delicious, but nutritious. With thoughtfully sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dressings, their salads are packed with flavor — but that’s not all; Ovlo Eats also offers a variety of sandwiches served on lightly-toasted bread delivered fresh daily from Sullivan Street Bakery in Miami, FL, all of which come with a side — and a recommended side is definitely the ‘Not French Fries’ (fingerling potatoes treated like tostones & fried crispy). If you’re looking for a fresh restaurant near NSU and the perfect lunch, Ovlo Eats is just the spot for you.
Satisfy your sweet tooth
Hanji
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6403 Stirling Rd
Davie, FL 33314
For exquisitely unique ice cream and flavorful tea, Hanji has got you covered. Serving snow cream — an ice cream substitute made of shaved snow mixed with sweetened dairy-based or nondairy-based liquid — this sweet spot has a wide array of flavors ranging from classic flavors, like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, to caffeinated and vegan options, like matcha (which is caffeinated) and coconut (which is vegan). Hanji also offers a multitude of toppings to put on your snow cream including custard pudding, sweet boba, Cap’n Crunch cereal, fresh cut strawberries and glazed pineapples. With Instagrammable desserts and a comforting minimalist vibe, Hanji is a fantastic place to grab some refreshing treats and hang out with friends on a hot South Florida day.
