Unique Eats in Naples, FL: A Hidden Gem at Flamingo Flea Market
Exhausted all of your usual haunts and looking for one of the best hole-in-the-wall spots around? Head up to Bonita Springs and spend an afternoon escaping rain or sun at the Flamingo Flea Market. This indoor market has an array of local businesses selling handmade jewelry and souvenirs, but also houses outstanding local food spots you can't miss.
The Naples Florida Review recently covered an incredibly unique and underrated spot at the Flamingo Flea Market —Lakota Creole. This locally-owned joint serves a mix of Native and Creole-inspired food that will knock your socks off. Don't miss the huge pork tenderloin sandwich or try their flavorful shrimp and grits. If you're feeling adventurous, check out their gamey options like venison cheesesteak. Whether you need to fill a rainy afternoon or simply looking for a killer lunch recommendation, head to Flaming Flea Market and check out Lakota Creole. Read The Naples Florida Review coverage below and find more underrated hidden gems!
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5. Lakota Creole – Flamingo Island Flea Market, Bonita Springs
📍 Flamingo Island Flea Market, Bonita Springs 🍽 Must-Try: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich & Shrimp & Grits
A flea market may not be your first thought for great food, but Lakota Creole delivers some of the most flavorful Southern comfort food around. The enormous pork tenderloin sandwich is a fan favorite, and their shrimp & grits are as rich and satisfying as you’d find in a Louisiana kitchen. This hidden gem is a must-visit for food lovers looking for something different from the usual Naples fare.
Good food doesn’t always come from Fifth Avenue. Sometimes, the best meals are hiding in unexpected places, waiting for you to stumble upon them when you’re filling up your car. Whether it’s a gas station taco stand, the food court at the mall, or a flea market favorite, these five spots prove that your next meal might be hidden in plain sight. Click here to see the complete list of hole-in-the-wall favorites in Naples.
Originally published on The Naples Florida Review.