When you are looking for fresh, healthy foods such as specialty sandwiches and fruit smoothies we offer homemade meals that won't weigh you down all day. Visit our family-owned restaurant today if you are looking for delicious, freshly made foods served in a welcoming and relaxing environment. For more than 35 years, the Power House Cafe has changed the way people in Winter Park, Florida eat.
Our Mediterranean cafe offer home-style, healthy eating options and conscious meals that take hours to make yet minutes to serve. Home-style recipes include Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh salads, breakfast wraps, and creative sandwiches. Our president and head chef, Chris Bassil, use only the freshest ingredients and makes just enough food for the day, ensuring that every meal we serve is both delicious and healthy.
Our Mediterranean cafe offer home-style, healthy eating options and conscious meals that take hours to make yet minutes to serve. Home-style recipes include Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh salads, breakfast wraps, and creative sandwiches. Our president and head chef, Chris Bassil, use only the freshest ingredients and makes just enough food for the day, ensuring that every meal we serve is both delicious and healthy.
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The original Power House was a small hutch restaurant with 10 bar stools and two small tables started in 1970 by two cross-country runners. This Mediterranean cafe was the first to sell smoothies in Winter Park, Florida. In 1998, Chris Bassil acquired the restaurant, changed the name to the Power House Cafe, and expanded the building and menu to better serve customers.
Here at Power House Cafe, our mission is to use only the freshest ingredients to provide nutritious, unique, food in an atmosphere where you'll feel right at home. Centrally located in Winter Park, Florida, we offer all natural breakfast, soup and salad, as well as healthy specialty sandwiches and fruit smoothies.
Reviews (21)
Roda Carter
Jan 27, 2022
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Lisa W.
Jan 10, 2022
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I walked in expecting to order a nice lunch but I apparently walked into a situation between the owner and an employee. The owner was SO VERY RUDE to the employee and speaking incredibly disrespectfully to the guy that I wasn't about to give him my money. You just don't treat a human being that way. He was telling him to "go take medication, what's wrong with you" and the employee said "I don't take medication, I'm asking questions because I'm trying to understand". The owner was just not being a good or kind human so I walked out. I went to
Candace B.
Dec 30, 2021
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This cafe has been in winter park for so many years now. The service is great, and the food is good. A few of the menu items feel overpriced but its understandable because of where this cafe is located. I also felt the quality could've been better. This is a very casual spot on park avenue and seems like it could use a remodel of the dining area. Although if you're going for takeout this isn't an issue. If I went back it would be because the customer service was so good, or I wanted a quick healthy bite in the area and didn't want to wait in a more upscale restaurant on park
Cortney J.
Dec 20, 2021
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I absolutely adore Power House Cafe. The gentleman that I assume owns the restaurant is so nice and strives to ensure your order is correct, fresh, and oh so delicious! While he seemingly is doing a hundred things simultaneously he somehow heard your entire order at the same time and I'm honestly so impressed with his ability to do it all! I have been visiting for lunch over the years and every now and then I just simply forget about this gem just off of Park Ave.
One of my favorite dishes here is the falafel pita with tabbouleh added.. I can't recommend it enough. The tabbouleh is
One of my favorite dishes here is the falafel pita with tabbouleh added.. I can't recommend it enough. The tabbouleh is
Chelsea Raney
Dec 13, 2021
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Isabel Vega Cruzado
Oct 11, 2021
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Jason Ernst
Mar 28, 2021
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Ms. Motivation
Mar 18, 2021
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Veggie K.
Jan 16, 2021
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Good quality and healthy
Didn't want to give it a 5 due to price vs quantity of food
i ate my Chicken Salad delight on Pita in about 1 minute and that was for $$$9.
Ham and Cheese wrap for $9 too
However, the owner was very kind to not charge full price for a half eaten grilled cheese by a kid
So, changing to a 5 because of the Winter Park up-charge.
Didn't want to give it a 5 due to price vs quantity of food
i ate my Chicken Salad delight on Pita in about 1 minute and that was for $$$9.
Ham and Cheese wrap for $9 too
However, the owner was very kind to not charge full price for a half eaten grilled cheese by a kid
So, changing to a 5 because of the Winter Park up-charge.
Rc M.
Oct 24, 2020
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Brandy F.
Sep 19, 2020
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M. J.
Aug 11, 2020
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Tiffany Merced
Jul 26, 2020
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Kyja W.
Dec 29, 2019
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I absolutely adore Power House. I have been eating here with my family since I was little and make sure I come in at least once while I am in town. It is always a good feeling to be remembered... it makes you feel at home. My go-tos are the vegetarian chili with cheese and the power house tuna sandwich. Everything is always fresh and delicious and the staff is always welcoming and kind. Love!
Andre-Guy Thibodeau Soto
Sep 11, 2019
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Kate Mullin
Jul 16, 2019
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This is our favorite regular spot for lunch. We’ve been coming for years. George who runs the place is such a hard worker and on top of everything. The food is absolutely fresh, healthy and homemade. Coming here is like going to a friends house where they cook delish food for you. The Good Karma smoothie is crazy good and you can’t leave without one. Also if you’re lucky grab a taste of the baklava George’s mother makes. Hands down the best I’ve had.
A. H.
Jun 25, 2019
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I typically order Powerhouse once a week for lunch, and have never had a bad experience.
Their chicken here is out of this world. From getting a chicken shwarma to chili with chicken, everything is always fresh and delicious.
You are paying a little more for higher quality and fresher food. If this place was a little cheaper I'd probably order everyday. $6 for a shake is a little steep.
The only thing I've had here that I didn't like was the tabbouleh. The parsley was fresh, but there was literally no dressing on it. Typically tabbouleh will be seasoned with salt/pepper
Their chicken here is out of this world. From getting a chicken shwarma to chili with chicken, everything is always fresh and delicious.
You are paying a little more for higher quality and fresher food. If this place was a little cheaper I'd probably order everyday. $6 for a shake is a little steep.
The only thing I've had here that I didn't like was the tabbouleh. The parsley was fresh, but there was literally no dressing on it. Typically tabbouleh will be seasoned with salt/pepper
Kelli Matheny
Jan 19, 2019
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Stopped by for lunch. Lots of options on the menu. Food was priced good. My falafel pita was good & I was impressed with the size of the smoothie. I really only wanted tap water, but was pushed for bottled so that’s why I got the smoothie. Figured I’d get some fruit in my drink.
While service was fine it felt a bit rushed. Also we were going to eat at the sandwich spot across the street, but the Christian music was in your face so we came here only to find out they’re playing the same stuff, but toned down.
Overall, an ok experience.
While service was fine it felt a bit rushed. Also we were going to eat at the sandwich spot across the street, but the Christian music was in your face so we came here only to find out they’re playing the same stuff, but toned down.
Overall, an ok experience.
Johnny V.
Dec 05, 2018
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"Wow" was my initial and final reactions! Upon entering I was immediately greeted and warm welcomed by the owner. Located right on on the corner of Lyman and Park. Can't miss it! Cutest sidewalk outdoor and indoor seating. Very neat, tidy, and clean inside. Easy to read menus and very detailed. I opted in for a special off menu item: Chicken Shawarma wrap with falafal and hummus inside and a side of tabbouleh. Everything was so delicious and extremely fresh! For desert I opted in for their highly raved about Baklava! Loved every bite of it! Can't wait to go back and try other
Yasser A.
Nov 05, 2018
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This place does not disappoint. All the food here is delicious. I ordered for Falafel pita and a chicken Swarma this time around. Both are delicious. We ordered the hummus and chips platter and the powerhouse salad before. Like I said previously, the food here is the bomb here.
We order via Uber eats usually, but when I visited the location the service was great. The food is healthy, fulfilling, clean and delicious. This is among my favorites in Park Ave.
We order via Uber eats usually, but when I visited the location the service was great. The food is healthy, fulfilling, clean and delicious. This is among my favorites in Park Ave.
Denise F.
Dec 14, 2016
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This was my first visit. I can definitely see myself becoming a regular here. Especially since I now work close by. I ordered the chicken salad club sandwich and, boy, was it tasty. They snuck some shredded carrots into the chicken salad for extra health benefits. You don't taste them much, which is a good thing if you're not crazy about carrots, and they added a nice crunch to the sandwich. I took my order to go. As I waited for the sandwich to be made, one of the employees (possibly the owner?) started chatting with me and with another diner. Very friendly, positive atmosphere.
