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    Thirsty River Bar

    4.7 (14 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Stacy F.

    A small bar that's just a short walk to the Everest ride! It's a great space to stop off before getting in that long line for the ride. Or if you want, there are a few bar stools on the front and back side of the bar if you can find one open. It's shaded so it's a good spot to hang out. The bartenders are so nice and friendly. They are quick with drink orders and processing the line. They are also knowledgeable in the drinks they offer. For example, they offer beers from global destinations and the bartender was quick to help a guest understand the flavor pallet and what they'd like best. They have a full bar of offerings, so if you want something 'off menu' you can ask. Overall: A+ A great small bar with some shady seats, or take a frozen drink to go for a refreshment while walking.

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    Natalia L.

    Khumbu frozen icefall!!!!! Delicious drink!!! The Himalayan ghost was really good too!

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    Ashley S.

    This is a great snack bar located outside Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom. It serves a healthy alternative to your traditional theme park food options along with the junk you crave. Everything is priced reasonably under $10. They offer sandwiches, edamame and ice cream. After riding Everest we came here and grabbed their frozen lemonade and frozen orangeade cups made by Minute Maid. For $3.99 this was a steal and delicious! Perfect for a hot summer afternoon.

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    Sampaguita

    Sampaguita

    4.8(631 reviews)
    19.2 mi•Mills50, Colonialtown North
    •$$

    Time for a review update because I think I'm even more obsessed with Sampaguita now than I was when…read morethey first opened 3 years ago. This has become a regular weekend stop for me and my fam. Especially now that my son has discovered his love for ice cream as well. They're still serving up some of the best ice cream in Orlando with unique Filipino inspired flavors. Now, they also have specialty pastries and desserts. Most recently, we tried their ube cruffin and ube crookie and they were so good -- especially the cruffin. We also just tried their seasonal sweet corn specials this month and OMG... I'm still dreaming about sweet corn sundae. Layers of vanilla soft serve, Biscoff crumble, condensed milk, and toasted sweet corn, topped with honey toast and corn whipped cream. All the flavors mesh perfectly together. It's legit my new favorite dessert, and I wish it was not going away at the end of the month. But I'm sure I'll love their next seasonal special as well because they DO NOT MISS!

    I had heard so much about this cute Filipino ice cream shop and I was so excited to try it! Not…read moreonly was it delicious, it was also so cute inside. I absolutely love the set up the wallpaper. Everything was adorable. Of course I had to get the Ube soft serve, and my boyfriend got the Ube vanilla swirl Soft serve. It was so good. The texture the flavor I was obsessed and of course it's so picture perfect and my favorite color. I also got an Ube croissant pastry to bring home for my mom. I wish we had something like this near me and I will definitely be back when I'm in Orlando!

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    Sampaguita - Vanilla soft serve, Ube cookies & cream & pineapple (I forgot exact name)

    Vanilla soft serve, Ube cookies & cream & pineapple (I forgot exact name)

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    Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Coffee matcha

    Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.7(438 reviews)
    19.1 mi•Colonialtown South, Mills50
    •$$

    Finally got the chance to try Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko, and what a delight it was!!…read more Upon arrival, there was a bit of a line, but thankfully it moved pretty quickly. My order came out quickly. I got their matcha latte with ube foam, and it was a dream in a cup. In comparison to some other places I've gotten matcha from, Cafe Maiko is definitely a top contender. The overall decor is trendy and very clean. They have a cute circular chair that's IG/social media-worthy for a cute photo op. It is quaint inside, with a decent amount of seating. There's some bench seating up front as well, and I believe there is also a bench for seating just outside. Thankfully, I was getting my order to go, as the day and time I arrived, there was no seating readily available. Beyond that, it is a very cute cafe. The parking situation is FOREVER a challenge in the Mills District area, so just be cognizant of that. Pricing was very reasonable. The staff was so kind and helpful (if you had any questions). All in all, for my first experience, I truly enjoyed every bit of it.

    Cafe Maiko!! I was…read morefinally able to stop by and try their matcha. And sadly I was disappointed. I ordered the Banana Pudding with oatmilk small (I believe 12oz) it was $8.95. I was expecting so much more. The interior of the cafe was cozy and cute. The matcha just simple had a scoop of banana pudding on top as you can see in the picture below. The matcha was just matcha. Nothing over to the top. Will I return? Umm not big rush to go back

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    Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko - Mango sticky rice parfait

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    Seasonal mango coconut ice cream

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    Crispy Cones - Biscoff Cone, Cookie Butter Spread, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cookie Dough Topping, Nutella Sauce

    Crispy Cones

    4.2(120 reviews)
    18.4 mi•Downtown South

    I've gone here a total of two times now. The first time was when they first opened. It was so…read morecrowded and the prices were expensive for an ice cream crispy cone. This second time was a much better experience! Walking in, we were greeted by a worker there. There are tablets that take your order when you walk in. It's pretty self explanatory for ordering. I noticed the prices had gone down since the last time I went there and they were about $8 and some change per cone which I felt was fair. We waited a few minutes and our cones were ready. There were two tables inside but seating outside too, which we decided to hang. The cone is a donut like pastry that had Nutella on the inside. The cone was filled and then a lot more overflowing. Now the caramel was dripping down making such a mess but I didn't mind it, it added to the experience of such an elaborate desert. Make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand! I'm glad we sat outside because my cone was just dripping all over the place. I was trying to keep up with eating it so it wouldn't be so messy. I think it was a me problem because my friend that I was with wasn't nearly as messy as mine! There were trash cans outside so I can to go back inside to throw out the napkins and my cup. The lady who worked there thanked us again for coming in and said bye Overall a great experience. Again, I think it was a me problem with being so messy eating it so I won't take away a star for that!

    I visited with friends and I thought Crispy Cones, while tasty, is a bit overpriced for what it is…read more The cone itself is very tasty, but it can get really messy to eat as well. However, I will say that I loved their topping options and the ice cream is very smooth! The service was quick and there was plenty of open seating available inside.

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    Crispy Cones - Blackberry Ice Cream with Strawberries and Raspberry Syrup and Cookie Butter inside

    Blackberry Ice Cream with Strawberries and Raspberry Syrup and Cookie Butter inside

    Crispy Cones - The cone I ordered

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    WAFU

    4.2(154 reviews)
    20.7 mi•Audubon Park
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    WAFU is this sweet little cafe on the second level of East End Market. As a creature of habit, I…read morealways order their matcha cream-filled waffle and carry on about my day. The matcha cream-filled waffle is always made fresh in-house for you. It is served warm and is just happiness in a little handheld pastry. Now, upon my most recent return, I learned they have a few rotational items on their menu as well as soft-serve ice cream options. While I did not get to try any of their newer items, I made a mental note to indulge in their pistachio soft-serve ice cream on my next visit. It truly made me happy to see how much bigger their menu has grown - which is always a GREAT sign. Since the shop itself is more of a order and go set-up, seating is located directly outside of the shop. Service has always been good for me, and the wait times are never more than 10-15 minutes pending the size of your order and how busy they happen to be. The staff is ALWAYS, and I mean, ALWAYS, so sweet. I have never had a bad experience here, and I am always very satisfied with my order(s). Pricing is good as well. Beyond that, it is in East End Market, so may the odds be ever in your favor when it comes to parking.

    I wish the ice cream was served on the warm waffle too! It would be amazing!…read moreGirls were super helpful and patient They pandan ice cream was delicious and refreshing I added Nutella ($1) and it was the perfect match for something sweeter I don't recommend the cotton candy topping, there is no taste

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