From pickle pizza to specialty pickle shops, these five Central Florida spots have something for anyone who loves a little crunch and tang!
Are you the person who always asks for extra pickles? If so, this local guide is for you!
Central Florida has some surprisingly interesting places for pickle lovers, including restaurants serving creative pickle-inspired dishes and specialty shops devoted to all things brined, crunchy, and delicious.
Whether you prefer classic dill pickles, something spicy, or an unexpected pickle creation, here are five local spots worth discovering.
1. Mr. and Mrs. Pickle — Longwood
A whole shop dedicated to pickle lovers!
For anyone who believes pickles deserve more than a supporting role on a sandwich, Mr. and Mrs. Pickle in Longwood is an especially interesting find.
This family-run specialty shop offers an assortment of pickles, olives, and other pickled products, with roots in Central Florida’s farmers market scene dating back to 2007.
Its selection includes classic garlic dills, half sours, full sours, hot pickles, and specialty pickled vegetables. Visitors can also explore marinated mushrooms, pickled okra, and other tangy creations.
It’s a fun destination for anyone who wants to take home something a little different from the usual grocery store pickle jar.
📍 Address: 410 North Street, Suite 106, Longwood, FL 32750
2. Raine’s Pizzeria — Orlando
Yes, pickle pizza is a thing!
Located along Curry Ford Road in Orlando, Raine’s Pizzeria serves creative pizzas with combinations that go beyond traditional toppings.
One of its most unusual creations is the Pickle Pie, featuring a ranch base topped with house pickles, mozzarella, Calabrian chili flakes, and fresh dill. It’s finished with a ranch drizzle and breadcrumbs.
The combination brings together creamy, tangy, crunchy, and slightly spicy flavors in one pizza.
Raine’s also offers other specialty pies, making it an interesting stop for adventurous pizza lovers. But for pickle fans, the Pickle Pie is definitely the creation that stands out.
📍 Address: 2401 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
3. Pickles New York Deli — Longwood
A New York-style deli with a pickle barrel!
Pickles New York Deli brings the flavors of a traditional New York delicatessen to Longwood, with a menu featuring stacked sandwiches, Reubens, bagels, and other deli favorites.
But pickle lovers have a few particularly interesting choices here.
The restaurant’s Pickle Barrel features an assortment of full sours, half sours, kosher dills, and sour tomatoes, offering several different flavors and textures in one appetizer.
There’s also a fried pickle appetizer featuring panko-breaded pickle slices with a dipping sauce.
And for something beyond pickles themselves, the menu includes Pickles Tender Platter, featuring chicken tenders brined in pickle juice before frying.
With its classic deli atmosphere and pickle-focused menu items, this is a fun stop for anyone who enjoys traditional deli flavors with a little extra tang.
📍 Address: 1891 W State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32750
4. The Gnarly Barley — Orlando
Pickle dip with dipping fries!
Located near Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando, The Gnarly Barley is a casual neighborhood restaurant known for sandwiches, tacos, and creative appetizers.
One particularly unusual menu item is its Pickle Dip, a chilled, creamy dip made with pickles, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest.
Instead of being served with ordinary crackers, the dip comes with dipping fries, creating a combination of crispy potatoes and tangy pickle flavor.
It’s a different way to enjoy pickles without ordering the usual fried pickle chips or spears.
For pickle fans who love trying unexpected appetizers, this one is worth keeping on the list.
📍 Address: 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
5. Steve’s Pickle Place — Daytona Beach
Fresh-made pickles with flavors beyond the ordinary!
Located inside the Daytona Flea & Farmer’s Market, Steve’s Pickle Place is a specialty pickle vendor offering an assortment of fresh-made pickles, olives, and other pickled products.
The business began as a weekend hobby and grew into a local destination for pickle enthusiasts.
Its menu includes a variety of pickle flavors, ranging from traditional favorites to spicy creations, along with seasonal New York half sours and specialty pickled items.
Steve’s also offers products such as pickled eggs, mushrooms, peppers, and stuffed olives, giving visitors plenty of unusual options to explore.
Unlike a typical restaurant, this is a market stop where you can browse different pickle varieties and bring your favorites home.
Market location: Daytona Flea & Farmer’s Market, Row P-South, Booth 5.
📍 Address: 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Discover More Unique Local Finds Across Central Florida!
From a pickle-covered pizza in Orlando to specialty pickle shops in Longwood and Daytona Beach, these five local spots show that there’s a lot more to pickles than the occasional spear on the side of your plate.
Which pickle creation would you try first? And do you know another Central Florida spot serving something unusual with pickles?
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