Vero is a cute, but quirky town with lots of hidden gems.

here are a few of our favorites!

Coffee Shops & Bakeries in Downtown Vero:

Chelsea’s Gourmet: Casual cafe serving coffee, sandwiches, acai bowls and smoothies, also good for lunch!

Ryders Market: A small market with good cold brew and prepared food

Breakfast / Lunch:

Lemon Tree: A Vero Beach staple, serving slightly elevated diner-style breakfast and American lunch

La Tabla: A healthier option, serving juices, grain bowls, salads and smoothies

Polo Deli: Grab-and-go salad and sandwich shop- recommend the shaker salad and a cookie!

Waldos: A local spot right on the beach, great for drinks and chicken fingers with a view.

Riverside Cafe: Casual dockside restaurant with outdoor seating and good drinks

Dinner:

Ocean Grill: An iconic Vero Beach restaurant, decorated to the nines during the holidays. Recommend making a reservation for parties larger than 6 and ordering the grapefruit martini.

Citrus: Upscale spot right on the beach

Citron: Upscale American restaurant, recommended to sit outside

The Tides: A downtown Vero favorite- reservations strongly recommended

Drinks / Brewery:

Driftwood: Local beach / pool bar

Mulligans: Casual beach bar

Sailfish Brewery: Brewery in downtown

Cobalt: Bar in the Vero Beach Hotel