Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Orlando (Handpicked by Locals)
Grilled cheese isn’t just a childhood staple. The average American adult eats 36 grilled cheese sandwiches each year, according to a new Pepperidge Farm survey. Whether you’re craving a basic grilled cheese or more of an artisanal toasty, we’ve rounded up the best grilled cheese sandwiches in Orlando.
Many kid-friendly restaurants include standard grilled cheese sandwiches on the children’s menu. But we’re spotlighting grilled cheese sandwiches in Orlando that’ll satisfy any member of the family—kids and parents alike.
In Case You’re Interested:
>> Super Fun Family Restaurants
>> Cheap Family Fun
>> Orlando Hotels with Waterparks
Here are the Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Orlando
Bad As’s Sandwich
207 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando, FL 32803
If you like diners and dives, steer your way to Bad As’s Sandwich. Don’t let the adult-ish namesake of this place deter you. Catering to movie buff kids, the Minion Grilled Cheese has Havarti, fontina and gouda, with the option to add bacon, chicken or ribeye.
Gnarly Barley
1407 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804
Gnarly Barley keeps it classic with their take on grilled cheese. Its thick sourdough bread stuffed with cheddar, Monterey jack and Swiss, with the option to add bacon and/or tomato.
However, for a truly gnarly meal, try the Johnnie Mac n’ Cheese. This comfort food concoction is house roast beef simmered in au jus with red onion, mayo, and mac n’ cheese.
Grilled Cheezus
912 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL 32803
The menu at Grilled Cheezus is exclusively focused on, you guessed it, grilled cheese. Sandwiches are uniquely pressed to achieve a waffle-like texture. And a small cup of tomato soup always comes along for the ride.
Treat your little bee to the Brie-yonce. This chart-topper features brie, white cheddar, ham and white truffle honey, served on brioche.
Perfect for families, check out Promo Code MEAL4FAM when you order online, for 4 Sandwiches + 4 Drinks for $52 FAM MEAL DEAL!
JoJo’s Shake Bar
On your next visit to Pointe Orlando, pop into JoJo’s for a Loaded Grilled Cheese. This sandwich features a five-cheese blend, bacon and roasted tomato on grilled ciabatta bread.
Of course, you’ll be tempted to pair it with a shake. And sometimes it’s A-OK to give in to sweet temptations, right?!
La Femme de Fromage
3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando, FL 32803
Translating to “The Cheese Lady,” dare we say… man, oh man, this cheese shop is delicious. Located within the East End Market, La Femme de Fromage offers Grilled Cheese happy hour every Friday through the weekend (while supplies last).
Let your taste buds take flight by pairing your grilled cheese with a flight of craft beer.
Se7en Bites
617 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 32803
Se7en Bites earns a 10-out-of-10 in my opinion for its execution of grilled cheese. The Grilled Pimento Cheese with Bacon Sandwich is composed of white and sharp cheddar, plus cream cheese, special seasonings, a pinch of mayo and applewood smoked bacon. Maybe add on a fried green tomato too.
The Briar Patch
252 Park Ave. N., Winter Park, FL 32789
A local hot spot for breakfast and brunch, lunch-goers will be satisfied by the Briar Patch’s take on grilled cheese. This classic sandwich features American, fontina and cheddar on Sullivan Street Pugliese bread.
The Kitty Beautiful
360 State Lane, Orlando, FL 32801
You may plan your visit to The Kitty Beautiful to play with feline friends. But your little kiddies are sure to think this café’s grilled cheese is the cats meow! That’s because sandwich bread is shaped like a cat’s face. Cuteness!
Toasted
Multiple locations – UCF area, Windermere & Winter Park
Cheers to another restaurant specializing in grilled cheese… with this chain boasting three area locations. Again, there are plenty of specialty sandwich choices, such as the Pesto Chicken. It’s stuffed with mozzarella, pulled chicken, pesto, tomato chutney and arugula.
Plus, Toasted has both gluten-free and vegan options.
More Grilled Cheese in Orlando
- Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches at Universal CityWalk
- The Big Cheese (food truck)
- The Pub Orlando on I-Drive
- The Tavern on Alafaya Trail
- Yellow Dog Eats in Gotha
Fun Facts about Grilled Cheese
- April is National Grilled Cheese Month!
- April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Day.
- 57% of Americans opt for white bread, trailed by sourdough (24%) and wheat (23%), according to Pepperidge Farm.
- America is divided on how to cut a grilled cheese sandwich. The Pepperidge Farm survey reports that 52% of people cut diagonally in half, 21% cut vertically in half, 10% cut horizontally in half and 17% don’t cut at all.
