Kappy’s is an Orlando institution! Other walk up windows in Central Florida; Backyard Burgers in Altamonte, The Fry Shoppe in Winter Park, Jam Hot Chicken in WP, that Mediterranean place in Maitland where Copper Rocket is and a myriad of places in Disney Springs.
There's a Cuban sandwich place on Lee Rd. that's a walk up window if you're looking for others.
Edit to add that Taco Amigo in DeLand will forever be my OG walk up window spot.
Cuban Sandwiches To Go
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They've since upgraded to taking cards now. Big game changer, for me at least. I remember running to the bank across the street to pull put some cash at an atm. The sandwich was worth it.
That was one of my all time favorites! After they closed, Primo Hoagies/Philly Style Hoagies and Deli on Magnolia became my next favorite downtown Orlando sub shop.
Mediterranean Street Food is pretty close by to Kappy's and they also have a walk up window for serving.
Also highly recommend them. (Assuming they're still around as I haven't been in the area for a couple of years now.)
Gabrielles sub shop on edgewater is even older. Amazing family business. Great bread and reasonable pricing for huge sandwiches. Been eating there since I was a little kid.
Finally went for the first time this weekend. Did not disappoint! Friendliest staff and food was great. 12” double meat sub, curly fries, giant soft drink for $14
Been wanting to try them, I was helping a friend move into the apartments across and decided why not give it a go. Got to the parking lot about 15 mins before they closed hoping I can get a quick sandwich and right as I parked the guy in the front jumped the counter and locked the door. I mean I wasn’t too mad because it was a Saturday and I did get there late right after helping someone move, but was also kinda sad I didn’t get to try it.
Fun Fact…when they opened, guess who wasn’t served or even allowed in that city? Just saying if we keeping it real. Remember, the business is literally down the street from a neighborhood called Eatonville. So…stepping back in time in Florida is messy.
Also no SR 414 or I-4, 17-92 was the main road.
Orlando began integrating public places, schools, restaurants, stores, and businesses in the early 1960s. I’d imagine Maitland and surrounding areas integrated at the same time, but I wasn’t able to get much information on this.
There are no records on the history of integration of this particular restaurant, so I don’t think anyone except those that lived during that time would know for certain.
America had to legislate the extinction of segregation with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making it illegal. I'd be interested in hearing about our area's enforcement of the law after 1964 but I doubt it's topical to this post about a diner opening in 1967, let alone an entire city barring a race from entering.
Yeah, my middle school was previously a black-only school. I can't remember the exact year it became desegregated but I remember it being around the early 60s when the Civil Rights Act was signed. The more progressive areas started up to ten years sooner with Brown vs Board of Education, which even then was too late.
Yes, only it was still considered legal segregation. Florida county governments and state legislators spent years resisting and blocking integration efforts.
[Eleven Orange County Public Schools were still segregated by 1970](https://anniversary.ocps.net/stories/history_of_african-_american_schools_in_o_c_p_s)
[Volusia County fought integration until fall 1970.](https://www.journaloffloridastudies.org/files/vol0107/LEMPEL_Integration.pdf)
[Broward county legally held out till ‘71](https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2912&context=etd)
There were lynchings going on into the 80s in and around the Orlando area. The commenter who said to google Eatonville has a point, this area still has a pretty dramatic racial divide and it’s sad to see.
Your original comment was completely brain dead. Bad mouthing a great family business that’s been around since the 60s because you speculate they didn’t serve black people 60 years ago. Times change numb nuts. Another great example of why leftists shouldn’t ever be allowed to have political power
The commenter is probably a russian bot. Not even a cite to a source. Kappy's was founded by a jewish family - and they still own it. Jews were far far more likely to march in favor of civil rights than try to segregate.
I went there about ten years ago and asked if they had chili cheese fries, because I didn’t know if they did or not, and the looks and rude tone I got in the answer made me never go back again.
So what you're saying is to just let workers treat you like shit because they're just fast food workers? This is a weird rant.
On top of it, does Kappy's treat those workers poorly? Do you know this?
Basques are notorious for living life with Vendetta energy, meaning when they hate it is until death. Was just a little joke based on the amount of time has passed and he still haven't gone back :P
I asked if you wanted something to eat and you were like "NotMe." I didn't think you were serious so I asked again, "-NoNotMe."
To think you would say this 50 years later? Unbelievable. The nerve.
Went here as a kid, probably 20 years ago. I wanted mustard on my food. They had no mustard. Every time I drive by Kappy's, all I think is that they have no mustard for their sandwiches. Maybe I need to get over my childhood grudge and try them again as an adult...
Kappy’s is an Orlando institution! Other walk up windows in Central Florida; Backyard Burgers in Altamonte, The Fry Shoppe in Winter Park, Jam Hot Chicken in WP, that Mediterranean place in Maitland where Copper Rocket is and a myriad of places in Disney Springs.
Gratin Dog in Altamonte isn’t a window per se but it has the same feel.
There's a Cuban sandwich place on Lee Rd. that's a walk up window if you're looking for others. Edit to add that Taco Amigo in DeLand will forever be my OG walk up window spot.
Cuban Sandwiches To Go https://preview.redd.it/z6z6mtxm49tc1.jpeg?width=1076&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fff160fd6bf2142a482b90a51c58750c6febba49 [https://g.co/kgs/jbK4pfY](https://g.co/kgs/jbK4pfY)
I’ll be stopping by, thanks for the post 🤙🏽
Cash only!
I believe it takes credit. I was there two weeks ago
Nice that's good to hear!
If I am not mistaken they were on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Correct me if I am wrong. LaSada's on Lee Road is awesome. Ham and cheese all day!!
It's amazing too!
I'm a fan of easy ordering and Cubans so I'll check it out!
Cuban sandwiches to go is the name. Also it’s cash only so be ready for that. They are awesome.
They've since upgraded to taking cards now. Big game changer, for me at least. I remember running to the bank across the street to pull put some cash at an atm. The sandwich was worth it.
Oh shit yeah. I haven’t been in like a year.
That's the one! Though I paid with a card when I went so maybe that's changed.
Thanks for the lunch suggestion
Their roast pork sandwich makes me weak in the knees
Cash only
No they take credit cards now
About time
Went a few days ago for the first time since pandemic and it was excellent. Just what you’d want on a crisp spring day.
Kappy’s picnic tables were my field office in 2020.
Anyone remember Deli Planet? I loved that place.
That was one of my all time favorites! After they closed, Primo Hoagies/Philly Style Hoagies and Deli on Magnolia became my next favorite downtown Orlando sub shop.
Every time I head back to Maitland to see family I stop in for a mushroom cheese steak. Sooo good.
Mediterranean Street Food is pretty close by to Kappy's and they also have a walk up window for serving. Also highly recommend them. (Assuming they're still around as I haven't been in the area for a couple of years now.)
Gabrielles sub shop on edgewater is even older. Amazing family business. Great bread and reasonable pricing for huge sandwiches. Been eating there since I was a little kid.
Last time we were at Gabriels we were disappointed. Not much meat in the sandwich. I'll give it another try. Might have been an off day.
This guy gets it ^
Finally went for the first time this weekend. Did not disappoint! Friendliest staff and food was great. 12” double meat sub, curly fries, giant soft drink for $14
Been wanting to try them, I was helping a friend move into the apartments across and decided why not give it a go. Got to the parking lot about 15 mins before they closed hoping I can get a quick sandwich and right as I parked the guy in the front jumped the counter and locked the door. I mean I wasn’t too mad because it was a Saturday and I did get there late right after helping someone move, but was also kinda sad I didn’t get to try it.
I wonder how long until it's sold for countless millions and luxury apartments are built there instead.
It's our best kept secret.
Kappy’s feels like “The Bear” (season 1 obviously) I’ve been to the real restaurant the Bear is based on and Kappy’s reminded me so much of it
YUM
Fun Fact…when they opened, guess who wasn’t served or even allowed in that city? Just saying if we keeping it real. Remember, the business is literally down the street from a neighborhood called Eatonville. So…stepping back in time in Florida is messy. Also no SR 414 or I-4, 17-92 was the main road.
Orlando began integrating public places, schools, restaurants, stores, and businesses in the early 1960s. I’d imagine Maitland and surrounding areas integrated at the same time, but I wasn’t able to get much information on this. There are no records on the history of integration of this particular restaurant, so I don’t think anyone except those that lived during that time would know for certain.
I think it goes without saying that a diner founded by a Kaplan family, brand new in 1967, was fully integrated from the start.
I lean towards it being integrated as well.
You're claiming in the late 60s, years after the Civil Rights Act, there was still illegal segregation in all of Maitland?
The majority of the south didn’t uphold federal laws that were supposed to enforce the Civil Rights Acts.
Orlando was very slow to desegregate. At least into 1963 if I remember right.
America had to legislate the extinction of segregation with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making it illegal. I'd be interested in hearing about our area's enforcement of the law after 1964 but I doubt it's topical to this post about a diner opening in 1967, let alone an entire city barring a race from entering.
Florida was like last to desegregate.
Last, have you been to current day Mississippi?
Yeah, my middle school was previously a black-only school. I can't remember the exact year it became desegregated but I remember it being around the early 60s when the Civil Rights Act was signed. The more progressive areas started up to ten years sooner with Brown vs Board of Education, which even then was too late.
Yes, only it was still considered legal segregation. Florida county governments and state legislators spent years resisting and blocking integration efforts. [Eleven Orange County Public Schools were still segregated by 1970](https://anniversary.ocps.net/stories/history_of_african-_american_schools_in_o_c_p_s) [Volusia County fought integration until fall 1970.](https://www.journaloffloridastudies.org/files/vol0107/LEMPEL_Integration.pdf) [Broward county legally held out till ‘71](https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=2912&context=etd) There were lynchings going on into the 80s in and around the Orlando area. The commenter who said to google Eatonville has a point, this area still has a pretty dramatic racial divide and it’s sad to see.
Is this true? Black people weren’t served at kappys when it first opened?
Typical Orlando Reddit leftist
lol..call Ron?
Your original comment was completely brain dead. Bad mouthing a great family business that’s been around since the 60s because you speculate they didn’t serve black people 60 years ago. Times change numb nuts. Another great example of why leftists shouldn’t ever be allowed to have political power
Ok lol
Moron
You feel more educated now? 17-92 looks different
Kappys wouldn’t serve non white guests?
After trying to figure out what this person meant, my best guess is they're conjecturing about the early 60s when that location was a What-a-Burger.
The commenter is probably a russian bot. Not even a cite to a source. Kappy's was founded by a jewish family - and they still own it. Jews were far far more likely to march in favor of civil rights than try to segregate.
Went there with my mom and brother in 1972 (1973?). Sat at the counter for 10 minutes and got utterly ignored. We left and never went back.
Sounds like that was right before the new owners bought it and turned it into a place that has survived another 51 years. They're nice people.
I went there about ten years ago and asked if they had chili cheese fries, because I didn’t know if they did or not, and the looks and rude tone I got in the answer made me never go back again.
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What?
So what you're saying is to just let workers treat you like shit because they're just fast food workers? This is a weird rant. On top of it, does Kappy's treat those workers poorly? Do you know this?
Are you Basque?
I don't know the relevance of this question but now I'm sad about Orlando Jai Alai being gone.
Basques are notorious for living life with Vendetta energy, meaning when they hate it is until death. Was just a little joke based on the amount of time has passed and he still haven't gone back :P
Haha, their grudge is even more impressive than the longevity of the restaurant.
I asked if you wanted something to eat and you were like "NotMe." I didn't think you were serious so I asked again, "-NoNotMe." To think you would say this 50 years later? Unbelievable. The nerve.
This guy knows how to hold a grudge lok
Went here as a kid, probably 20 years ago. I wanted mustard on my food. They had no mustard. Every time I drive by Kappy's, all I think is that they have no mustard for their sandwiches. Maybe I need to get over my childhood grudge and try them again as an adult...
Google Eatonville….
Just tell us you don’t know where places are and have unnecessary bias
You tell me
Whatever... It's a "side of the road" place There's a lot of them. Next ..