This is my go-to kava spot since it's the closest to my house!…read more Lauren and Reese are amazing!! The other staff are all nice as well, I just think those 2 are really great "bartenders" and understand how to give exceptional service. The vibes are generally good in here but some nights can feel off based on music and who's there (serving and patrons). Overall, I love this spot. Great alternative to a boozy environment. I don't drink anymore and kava shops have kinda saved me from going back. Their in-house kratom soda is yummy and will definitely get you feeling nice after one. Be careful if you haven't tried kratom before cuz it's stronger than the regular kratom tea since it's an extract. The quick bliss kava shot is another way to get a stronger and quicker buzz. If you want to keep it real light, try some of their kava mocktails. They're delicious! They have so many options here and when you get the right bartender, they'll be extremely knowledgeable and helpful in helping you choose!

Truly a magical place! Located right off of Lake Eola and filled with fabulous Tiki mugs and all…read morethe right decor. The mixologists are welcoming, charming, and unbelievably skilled. While they don't have food, they DO have fantastic Jell-O shots and magnificent flair! There is also plenty of food located nearby in the usual pop-up food spots in the front, or several nearby restaurants. If you're interested in mixology, enjoy a great cocktail, or want to just spend time where you can people watch and enjoy a good vibe, you can't go wrong with Aku Aku.

The best of the best. The cooperstown of tiki bars in Orlando. There is none better. There is none…read morehigher. If you do not know what tiki culture is, then you need to plant your booty on an Lyft and get yourself over here. The bartenders are the maestros. You can try to have a conversation but you gotta let them cook. They're the closest you'll ever get to Walter White. They call me Heisenberg...

Amazing Tiki bar. Amazing Tiki drinks. Fabrizio our bartender was extremely friendly and helpful…read morepicking a cocktail for us. I highly recommend this Tiki Lounge. T Oliva

We visited Maya Speak Tiki on a Saturday night around 8pm. We had a reservation but it was kind of…read moreunclear where we were supposed to go. We figured it out eventually, just walking in and sitting down. They had a couple of seats with a reserved sign in front of them, and we asked if that was for us, but the bartender said no, which made me wonder how they intended to make sure we had seats available. The menu is pretty small. I think that the menu seemed confused; is this a tiki bar? Is it a rum bar? Is it a Mexican place? That being said, there was definitely something for everyone on that menu. I loved my drink, which was gin based. We got two rounds and enjoyed the ambiance. I was a little confused about the Christmas decorations though, they felt very out of place. I'm in the opinion that if you can't do a proper Christmas overlay, leave the decorations at the door, and we have so many Christmas overlays dow here that it all feels redundant and lost in the noise. I'd definitely go back here with a friend or a few for some good conversation. One note I have for them is add coat or purse racks somewhere. For such a new bar, I was surprised that there was nowhere to put my jacket.

Stopped by Kava Culture Kava Bar and tried a kava bowl. The waitress was really nice and let me…read moresample it first before committing, which I appreciated. She even asked what kind of mood I was going for, which made the whole experience feel more intentional and personalized. The space itself is... almost too aesthetically perfect. Every wall feels like an Instagram backdrop covered in inspirational quotes. At one point I genuinely felt like I was inside Instagram. That said, it's a vibe. Peaceful, polished, and very work-friendly. I could absolutely see myself getting a lot of work done there just based on the atmosphere alone--it feels productive and calming. My only personal hurdle is that I'm not usually downtown during the day, and I'm cheap when it comes to paying for parking. But if you're nearby, parking is free, or you're already in the area, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Between the friendly service and the serene aesthetic, it's an easy recommendation.

First time ever having this stuff and it was like having a glass of light wine and a tummy ache…read more The kava-tender was helpful and kind. He was able to explain everything nicely. Lots of specials going on and came at the right time to try things out on happy hour. The space inside is well set up and with comfy seats and couches all over. Wished there were more and better games. There was a lot of people jamming on their guitars inside and outside of the place plus people working on their laptops

Some of the best-tasting kratom and kava I've had. I am genuinely impressed at how smooth and mild…read moreeverything was here. My partner and I met here for a quick drink with his parents. The interior is dark and moody, but minimal decor. Very sparse. Couch seating was comfy but close to the pool table behind (if someone is playing, you'll hear the CLACK of billiard balls very clearly). Staff are extremely knowledgeable of kratom/kava types, origin, trivia, etc. Felt very comfortable in their hands. JELLO SHOTS: Tasted as you'd expect! No hint of bitterness at all. NITRO LARGE (green kratom): HUGE. This is a STEIN. I split this with my partner and still struggled to finish it. Even unsweetened, this still tasted pretty inoffensive and light; like a bitter iced tea. I felt the effects only 5 mins later. According to the manager (owner?), they've only recently opened after taking over the previous business' space (another kava bar, surprisingly). Definitely recommend giving Pacific Dharma a shot.

The good: chill environment. Pool table, if thats your thing (their seems to be the norm for the…read moreOrlando bars). It's small. However, for the sake of the patron, there's always room, as the few times I've been here its nearly empty. Product: the botanicals, aren't strong (a theme of the Orlando scene). If you're used to strong product, I recommend two largest. The con: hours! They don't exist. Absolutely no consistency! Within the last month and a half, I've been here 4x. Out of these 4x only twice were they open. I came in the evening around 7PM and a Monday at 3PM and theres no signs of life. For someone that doesn't live in the area, this is an inconvenience. Therefore, I can't recommend this business. Those that maybe new or visiting the area, there is Sodo Kava down the road from here.

After months of anticipation... I finally made it to Alfie's…read more It was exactly what I was hoping it would be: a slice of culture. Real people. Real life. Real youth. Real energy. Real good vibes. Orlando obviously has no shortage of places to eat, drink, and gather, but Alfie's belongs to that rare category of venues that feel equally at home in a major metropolis. It's the kind of spot that would fit seamlessly into Los Angeles's best neighborhoods: think Gold Line in Highland Park or the Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium. Not because they're carbon copies, but because they share that intangible quality of genuine discovery and cultural curiosity. The crowd ( age range 25 - 35 mostly ) was genuinely engaged with one another. People were actually talking, actually present, not hunched over their phones. That alone felt invigorating. There was an undeniable spark in the room. Alfie's wasn't chasing trends; it was simply allowing them to emerge naturally. What impressed me most was how they brought it all together .. Retro stereo equipment and vinyl players from the 50s mixed with a bar area that's super sleek and modern. Conversations, music, the lounge itself .... all came together in a way that felt alive and IN THE MOMENT. When my LA friends visit, Alfie's is on the list. Go after 9 or 10 PM and plan to stay for at least two hours. That's when you really see the scene develop and come alive. Bring your ID: they card at the door. Even at my age, I still get carded. No complaining about that ! lol

We entered around 8 pm on a Wednesday. We considered getting a drink since it was cold inside and…read morethe music was good. However, we initially entered to get a picture in the photobooth for our friends birthday. There was no one at the door checking IDs. After we all piled into the photobooth, someone walked up and asked for our IDs. He wanted us to exit the booth to get them. Eventually said ok because we had already paid and on a timer. But he was very impatient. Let me add that there was not a single person in the entire place. NO ONE. Let me also add that almost our entire group is almost 40. So we're obv not underage. With the way he approached us and was completely impatient, we were a little turned off and left. Which lost them money on our entire group. He followed us out the door as we left. It was a weird experience especially when there was literally no one else in there. The music was good but I doubt and of us will to back based on that experience alone.

This is a great place. Food is very good and the drinks are very creative and wonderful. The…read moreatmosphere is funky and fun. Staff knowledgeable and fun. Visit and just go with the flow. Will not regret it.

This bar is exactly what you hope for when you walk into a tiki bar. Hidden, dark, and exotic. The…read moremoment you step inside you're transported to a beautifully designed pirate adventure. Every detail, from the decor to the lighting, creates an immersive atmosphere that leave you in awe. As someone who actively seeks out tiki bars wherever I travel just so I can experience and review them, i can say they nailed the ambiance. The cocktails were well crafted but leaned much heavier on warm baking spices than my personal preference and I tried quite a few. I tend to prefer creamier, fruit forward tiki drinks with just ahint of spice, so while they werent my favorite style, thats a matter of taste rather than quality. The person i visited with loved their drink, which reinforces my previous comments. The real surprise of the evening was the food. it was outstanding, far better than i expected from a tiki lounge. The dish was flavorful, well prepared and easily worth the visit on its own. Overall, the experience delivered exactly what a great tiki bar should, an incredible atmosphere, quality drinks, and good food. Even though the cocktails werent perfectly suited to my palate, Id recommend stopping in if youre a fan of tiki culture.

Very light nice lounge and the staff are super nice! I loved my Hookah and I liked the music that…read morethey were playing

The atmosphere and customer service was excellent. I think it would be better if they sold liquor…read morebut I do understand that some companies don't want the headache.