{"id":6091,"date":"2025-10-16T05:14:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/6091\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T05:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:14:21","slug":"ace-cafe-sanford-is-now-officially-open-in-historic-downtown-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/6091\/","title":{"rendered":"Ace Cafe Sanford is now officially open in historic downtown location"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ace Ace Cafe reopens in Sanford<\/a> <\/p>\n

The Ace Cafe is reopening in Sanford after the popular motor diner closed its doors in downtown Orlando two years ago. The new location will feature a restaurant, live music venue and retail space. FOX 35’s John Brown gives us the first sneak peek inside.<\/p>\n

SANFORD, Fla. – It is a historic night in downtown Sanford as the Ace Cafe has officially opened.<\/p>\n

The old Ace Cafe in downtown Orlando closed<\/a> about two years ago.<\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

Sean Kelley, founder of 73 Moto<\/a>, and Steve Glum, founder of Ace Caf\u00e9 Orlando, which closed in May 2023, partnered with George Tsuchnikas, owner of Ace Cafe London<\/a>, are to develop the new spot on N. Laurel Ave., just a block north of W. 1st St. The new Ace Caf\u00e9 is near Henry’s Depot, inside the old feed store.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The owners kept the building as authentic as possible while also staying true to motorcycle and classic car enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

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“Used to be a feed store. It’s about 100 years old. It’s been completely refurbished. As you can see, it didn’t have a kitchen or plumbing or two bars and a main floor and all that, but it sure does \u00a0now!” explained Glum. “Everything is pretty much original in here. I mean, we saved this floor. The floor is the vibe of this building. When you’re here at night, it feels like something, man. When you walk in here, there is a rich undertone to this room. So we saved it, and we did not want to have to, you know, tile over it.”<\/p>\n

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What’s next:<\/p>\n

There has been anticipation for the reopening of this iconic business. This weekend will feature an all-day “Biketoberfest.”<\/p>\n

Saturday’s bash includes two stages for live music, outdoor bars, and a full lunch and dinner menu.<\/p>\n

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Steve Glum of Ace Cafe Sanford.<\/p>\n

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