Nestled in a century-old building, Ace Cafe Sanford celebrates the timeless spirit of the iconic Ace Cafe London with a modern flair, offering an authentic slice of the classic car, motorcycle and rock~n~roll culture. Step into our world, where history meets subculture, and each visit promises an experience that's genuinely Ace. From our meticulously crafted food and bar to the rhythm of wheels and heartbeats alike, we invite you to be part of a legacy that's been revving souls for generations. Discover the intersection of tradition and innovation, all while making memories that will last a lifetime. Welcome, and enjoy the ride!
Ace Cafe is tucked away in down town Sanford in an area where the notes of a fine tuned motorcycle exhaust or the musical notes from the live band playing on the band riser inside won’t be disturbing to anyone. If you need a space to hold a fund raiser Ace Cafe is the place. The atmosphere is fun and exciting. Plenty of room for your event and still room for patrons to come in to have lunch or dinner. Speaking of lunch or dinner, the menu items are delicious and plentiful. The wait staff is friendly and always there to fill your drink. The full service bar staff is top notch and always delivers a cold drink with a smile and friendly conversation. Needless to say, Ace Cafe Sanford is a fun motorcycle, car club or just date night destination to have a memorable experience at. It may not be for everyone(a little loud at times) but it’s for most. Come check it out.
This review is based after 2 visits approximately 1 month apart. I did this because the first visit had some bumps and I wanted to give it another try before I gave my opinion. At arrival, it is very confusing on where to enter IF this is your first time. Once you have been here once, no issue. What appears to be the front is the entrance to their store. Sometimes these doors are open and sometimes they are not. You can get to the restaurant through these doors if they are open. The actual restaurant entrance is at the rear of the building. Again, not an issue if you have been there previously. This is a rustic feel with a theme of motorcycles and cars. They have a bar area with high tops, regular dinning and what looks like a private room as well. There are also a few roped off tables outside. They have a stage as well for band performances. The menu has plenty of options as well as lunch specials and happy hour offerings. Happy hour looks like a great deal compared to other restaurants in the area. The regular menu items seem a bit high but that also seems to be generative of costs going up and the illusion that downtown Sanford can charge more. Happy hour pricing was good! The staff is very nice and welcoming. Both waitresses for each visit asked if we had been there previously and noted any specials. The food we ordered over the two visits were the Reuben sandwich, a burger, wings and sliders. For the burger, I asked for the special sauce to be put on the side. It came out with a side of sauce but also on the burger, they remade it with apologies. The remade burger was just OK. Plenty of food but not stellar. The Reuben was made correctly and was very good. On the second visit we had wings and the sliders. There was no option for dry rub wings so the waitress suggested getting them plain and just getting the sauce as a dipping option. She mentioned they would be crispier that way as well; what a wonderful suggestion. They came out dripping wet with the sauce. Again, they offered to remake them correctly and apologized. The 2nd set came out correctly, average tasting wings, a little greasy. The hot garlic sauce was OK. Not sure if this is a common issue in the kitchen or an issue from the waitresses, I'll let management figure that one out. But that is now 2 visits with the wrong order coming out. The sliders came out but without the pickles. Not a huge deal, maybe they don't have pickles but the waitress said they should come with them. Didn't have the menu to verify and it wasn't worth making this an issue. Otherwise the sliders were ok, a little dry. They have a store with specific merchandise for their theme. Typical stuff plus helmets and beard accessories. Overall an OK place. Would return for Happy hour and maybe the lunch deals. Not sure about regular meal times.
Everything about this place is cool. The building itself and decor is amazing. The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. Look forward to seeing some live music there sometime. We got lucky and got a free engraved Guinness glass this visit!!!
Despite not being a biker, I decided to check this place out when I noticed that they had poutine on their menu, and it definitely satisfied my craving! I sat at the bar and was greeted promptly, and since I knew what I wanted, I was able to order within 2 min of being seated, and my food was prepared and handed to me in less than 10 minutes. I ordered the poutine with extra cheese, and when I received my order, I was disappointed by the amount of cheese I received, so I mentioned it to my server, and she immediately went and got me a plate of extra cheese curds to add, which I appreciated. The fries were piping hot, crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, the gravy had a nice thickness to it, and the onions in the gravy gave it an awesome flavor!
Beautifully maintained historic building. From restaurant to apparel, they have everything you need for the ride and to satisfy for your hunger. Full bar complements the atmosphere for hanging out and enjoying friends. The food is fresh and done just right. The location in Historic Downtown Sanford is perfect. It is the perfect stop for a day excursion around the beautiful river town on Lake Monroe and the St. John’s River. Deb and Peter were friendly and added to the fun we experienced. Come check it out. You will not be disappointed.