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Storks Cafe

Storks Cafe is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Located a few blocks away from our guesthouse, it is the perfect place to wind down your evening or to grab a quick pick-me-up cup of coffee before heading out on the town!

2505 NE 15th Avenue
Wilton Manors, FL
www.storkscafe.com

 

 

Places to Dine

Food Amongst the Flowers
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-563-7752
Fax: 954-563-7014

2345 Wilton Dr
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Fine Dining, Continental Cuisine

Galanga
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-202-0000
Email
2389 Wilton Dr
Wilton Manors, FL 33305-1283

Tai and Japanese Fine Dining, Raw bar and large outdoor dining. #5 in the top 10 Gay restaurants in the United States, 22 Nov 2004 PlanetOut.com
Herban Kitchen
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-566-1110
2823 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
American Cuisine With a very interesting presentation.
Hi-Life Cafe
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-563-1395
Fax: 954-467-7319
3000 N Federal Hwy, #12
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Unique, Intimate Dining
Java Boys Cafe
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-564-8828
2230 Wilton Manors Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Coffee, Pastries & More
Joe and Craig’s Place
Gay Owned
Phone: 561-347-8044
Fax: 954-563-4269
1929 North Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33432

Gay & Lesbian Sport/Video Bar
Tropics
Gay Owned
Phone: 561-347-8044
Fax: 954-563-4269
Email
2000 Wilton Dr
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Fine Dining
When in Rome
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-564-5116 or 954-822-9980
3311 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Direct from Italy. Fort Lauderdale's Premier Authentic Italian Cuisine. Voted "Best Romantic Cafe" by St. Sebastian Guesthouse. "Voted Best Pizza" by Sun Sentinel 2003 & Voted "Best Homemade Pasta & Dessert" by Miami Hearld

The Following Restaurants are Not Gay Owned or leased but are more gay-friendly than others in that they advertise in Gay Media:

Lester's Diner
Gay Friendly
Phone: 954-525-5641
250 E State Rd 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
American Cuisine
Peter Pan Diner
Gay Friendly
Phone: 954-565-7177
1216 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Diner
Tasty Thai Cuisine
Gay Friendly
Phone: 954-396-3177
2254 Wilton Dr
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Authentic Thai Cuisine

Dinner and Show Clubs

Mai - Kai
Gay Friendly

Phone: 954-563-3272
Fax: 954-563-8331
Email
3599 N. Federal Highway (US1)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Escape to one of the most unique dining and
entertainment places in all of South Florida. Since 1956,
it has captivated people with its warmth and magical aura. The Mai-Kai authentically recreates a Polynesian Village, complete with tiki torches, a thatch roof, and a wooden plank bridge entrance.

Gay Friendly Bars and Clubs

Bill's Filling Station
Mostly Gay Men
Phone: 954-525-9403
Email
2209 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Neighborhood bar with pool table & darts.  Fabulous Outdoor Patio.  Monday Nights 2-4-1 open to close.
Boardwalk Fort Lauderdale
Gay Men
Phone: 954-463-6969
1721 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neighborhood Bar with Male Dancers and pool tables.
Boom
Gay Men
Phone: 954-630-3556
2232 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Dance & seperate Video bar.
Coliseum
Mixed Gay, Lesbian & Straight
Phone: 954-832-0100

Email
2520 S Miami Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dance Club, Caters to the 18 and up crowd. Two seperate dance floors. 2 types of Music
The Corner Pub
Mostly Gay Men
Phone: 954-564-7335
1915 N Andrews Ave
Wilton Manors, FL 33311
Neighborhood Bar
Cubby Hole
Gay Men
Phone: 954-728-9001
Email
823 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Neighborhood Butch cruise Bar with Fast Internet Access
Dudes
Gay Men
Phone: 954-568-7777
Email
3270 N.E. 33rd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Neighborhood Cocktail Bar & Separate Male Dancer Room. Happy Hour with Piano Player
Georgie's Alibi
Mixed Gay & Lesbian
Phone: 954-565-2526

Email
2266 Wilton Dr
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Video/Sports Bar with large outdoor patio. Also has a cafe with service at the patio bar. Thursday night is Long Island ice Tea Night.
Johnny's
Gay Men
Phone: 954-522-5931
Email
1116 W Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Neighborhood Cruise Bar with pool table, and seperate bar and room with Male Dancers
Lush
Mixed Gay & Lesbian and Straight
Phone: 954-675-4772
Email
3074 N.E. 33rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Upscale Neighborhood Cocktail Bar. Intimate, sexy, glam, with an attitude.
Mona's
Gay Men
Phone: 954-525-6662
502 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Neighborhood Cruise Bar with Pool Table
Ramrod
Gay Men
Phone: 954-763-8219
Email
1508 NE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Levi/Leather/Uniform Bar with an Out Door Patio
Scandals
Gay Men & Women
Phone: 954-567-2432
3073 N.E. 6th Ave.
Wilton Manors

Country Bar
Sidelines Sports Bar
Gay Men
Phone: 954-563-8001
2031 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Sports-Themed Gay Bar
Smarty Pants
Mostly Gay Men
Phone: 954-561-1724
Email
3038 N. Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Neighborhood Bar, One of the Oldest bars, Formerly Bushes
Steele/Jackhammer
Gay Men
Phone: 954-522-9985
1951 NW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Video Lounge and Dance Club
Torpedo Bar
Gay Men
Phone: 954-587-2500
2839 W. Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Neighborhood Dance Bar
Voodoo Lounge
Mixed Gay & Lesbian,  Sunday T dance only,
Otherwise straight.
Sundays Only,  Babylon T Dance

Phone: 954-522-0733
111 SW 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-2732

Ft Lauderdale/Wilton Manors Shopping

Archives Book Cafe
Gay owned
Phone: 954-764-8212
Email
1948 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Bookstore
Asoka Bali
Gay Friendly
Phone: 954-564-4021
1408 NE 26th Street
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Retail importer of Exotic Carvings & Unique Accessories.
Audace
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-522-7503
Toll Free: 888-522-7502
Fax: 954-522-7504
Email
16 NE 8th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Underwear & Sports Wear
Clothes Encounters
Gay Owned

Phone: 954-522-2228
Fax: 954-522-2205
Email
1952 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Best T-Shirt Selection in Greater Ft. Lauderdale. Swimwear, unique cards and gifts. Always a fun place to shop!
Elements Las Olas
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-525-5754
Fax: 954-463-5005
Email
1034 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2314
Gifts/Home Accessories, For the fine art of living and giving graciously
GayMart USA
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-630-0360
2240 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL

Clothing, Swim Suits, Cards and other accessories
J. Miles
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-463-3988
Fax: 954-563-2243
721 E Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clothing and retail
Leather Werks
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-761-1326
1226 NE 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Leather
Pride Factory
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-463-6600
Toll Free: 800-285-8836 ext.31
Email
850 NE 13th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Videos, Books, Magazines, Cards, clothing and Many more accessories
The Ruff Rider @ Symbology
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-828-140
Fax: 954-828-1402
Email
918 N. Federal HWY.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Men's casual clothing, Swimwear, T-Shirts, Shoes, and every day wear
Tropixxx Video & Emporium
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-522-5988
1515 NE 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1036

Videos, accessories and Much more
Zoo 14
Gay Owned
Phone: 954-763-9666
1208 NE 4th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Men's designer clothing and club wear

Health and Fitness Centers and Gyms

Bally Total Fitness 979 E Commercial Blvd,
Oakland Park, FL
Club Ft Lauderdale
Gay Men
Phone: 954-525-3344
Email
110 NW 5th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Gym/Sauna
Clubhouse II
Gay Men
Phone: 954-566-6750
2650 E Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Gym/Sauna
Firm Fitness
Mixed Gay & Lesbian
Phone: 954-767-6277
928 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Fitness Gym
Main Street Gym
Phone: 954.563.2655
2270 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Our Nearby Beaches:

Fort Lauderdale Beach
Get Map

Fort Lauderdale Beach lies along State Route A1A. (also known as Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. and Seabreeze Blvd), and is divided into two main sections, North and South.

The more popular area is the southern section, which is the area from Sunrise Blvd south to the Las Olas Blvd area. One can't help but to take a stroll up and down the golden sandy beaches that provided the setting for the now famous movie "Where    The Boys Are." You’ll probably find that most of the gays and lesbians hang out in the area between Las Olas Blvd up to Sunrise Blvd. at Sebastian Street, since there are a lot of gay owned and gay friendly resorts/hotels located near here. There is a cross walk signal right at Sebastian with a City parking lot just West of the Gay Section of the Beach.

Although not as popular, the northern beach is just as beautiful, and provides a nice escape from the crowds.  This section of the beach begins at Sunrise Blvd and continues to Oakland Park Blvd.

Parking: Limited and Pricey beachside parking in southern section; Free parking on A1A north of Sunrise Blvd and $3.25 per car all day at Hugh Taylor Birch State Rec Area, located just west of A1A on Sunrise Blvd.
Food: Numerous restaurants and bars along southern section, none along northern section
Facilities: Restrooms and Private establishments along southern section, No restrooms along northern section except for Hugh Taylor Birch State Rec Area (accessible by tunnel from beach)
Lifeguards: 10am to 5pm daily along southern section, none along the northern section


Haulover Beach

Get Map

Although not actually in Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, Haulover Beach is a favorite spot for many gays and lesbians. The northern part of the beach is clothing optional (nude). If you prefer to stick with family, go to the northern part of the clothing optional area. No matter where you go, you will be welcome, as everyone here seems to have a live and let live attitude.

Haulover beach is located just about 1 mile south of North Miami Beach Dr (State Route 826) on Collins Ave (State Route A1A) Driving time from Fort Lauderdale is approx. 35 minutes.

Parking: $4.00 for cars and motorcycles at 2 large lots across from beach on west side of Collins Ave - A1A (Park in the north lot if possible - it is closer to the gay beach)
Food: Usually vendors on weekends, or Marina at south parking lot. No glass bottles or containers are allowed.
Facilities: Beachside restrooms, outside shower, lounge chair and umbrella rentals.
Lifeguards: 9am to 5pm daily
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the beach or within the park.

 

 
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The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa
2209 N.E. 26th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305 USA
Tel: 954.564.7764 / Fax: 954.564.7767
Toll Free: 866.564.7764
E-mail: info@thecabanasguesthouse.com

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