A family-owned European-style cafe for made-to-order crepes, Italian gelato, waffles and coffee on the north end of Lake Nona

407 Cafe is at 9161 Narcoossee Road, Suite 108, in LaVina Marketplace at the corner of Narcoossee and Dowden Road. It is a family-owned, European-inspired cafe that has served Lake Nona since 2011, according to its owners. The menu covers sweet and savory crepes made to order, Italian gelato in dozens of flavors, waffles, paninis, salads and specialty coffee. Gluten-free and vegetarian items are marked on its online menu. 407 Cafe offers dine-in, online ordering for pickup, and delivery, and has other locations in the Orlando area.
407 Cafe is where Lake Nona goes for a crepe, and gelato gets equal billing with the coffee. The family-owned cafe has been part of the north end of Lake Nona for well over a decade.
Here is what it serves, when to go, and how it fits with Lake Nona's other coffee shops.
Where is 407 Cafe in Lake Nona?
407 Cafe is at 9161 Narcoossee Road, Suite 108, in LaVina Marketplace at the corner of Narcoossee and Dowden Road.
It is not in Lake Nona Landing, despite what an earlier version of this post said. LaVina Marketplace also holds Nona Social Bar & Kitchen, Tijuana Flats and several fitness studios, and sits beside the La Vina neighborhoods.
What does 407 Cafe serve?
407 Cafe serves sweet and savory crepes made to order, Italian gelato, waffles, paninis, salads and specialty coffee.
Crepes are made in front of you, with sweet fillings for dessert or breakfast and savory ones for lunch. Paninis, salads, soups and flatbreads round out the lunch menu, and the coffee bar covers espresso drinks.
The gelato case is the other reason to go, with dozens of Italian flavors. The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
Does 407 Cafe have gluten-free and vegetarian options?
Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian items are marked on 407 Cafe's online menu.
Crepes are usually made with wheat flour, so ask which items are gluten-free before ordering. Vegetarian diners have a wide choice of sweet crepes, salads and paninis.
Who owns 407 Cafe?
407 Cafe is family-owned and operated, and has been in Lake Nona since 2011 according to the business.
The family has also supported local schools through spirit nights over the years. The brand lists other locations in Oviedo, Orlando and Maitland, so the Lake Nona cafe is part of a small local group rather than a national chain.
Online ordering covers pickup and delivery; check 407 Cafe's website for current hours.
How does 407 Cafe compare with Lake Nona's coffee shops?
407 Cafe is the crepe-and-gelato cafe; Foxtail Coffee is the specialty-coffee shop in Town Center; CFS Coffee is the Colombian coffeehouse at Eagle Creek.
Foxtail Coffee Co. in Lake Nona Town Center is the place for specialty espresso. CFS Coffee on the south end brings Colombian coffee and all-day breakfast.
407 Cafe is the one to choose for something sweet: a crepe, a waffle or a cup of gelato, with coffee alongside.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Crepes made to order, sweet and savory
- Dozens of Italian gelato flavors
- Family-owned, in Lake Nona since 2011
- Gluten-free and vegetarian items marked online
Cons
- A counter-service cafe, not a full restaurant
- Crepes are mostly wheat-based, so gluten-free choice is narrower
- Strip-center setting with shared parking
- On the north end, a drive from south-end neighborhoods
Our Take
407 Cafe is a Lake Nona fixture for good reason. Go for a crepe at breakfast or lunch, come back for gelato after dinner, and bring kids who will happily pick a flavor. It is the sweetest stop on the north end of Narcoossee Road.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of the La Vina villages, including La Vina Capri, La Vina Maribella, La Vina Solvino and La Vina Ziani, live closest, along with Nona Preserve across Narcoossee Road. For them, 407 Cafe is a walk or short drive for a crepe or a cone.
Long-running local places like this are part of what gives the north end of Lake Nona its settled feel. The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
- 407 Cafe — official website
- 407 Cafe Lake Nona — online ordering
- Nona Hood News — business spotlight on 407 Cafe
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 407 Cafe in Lake Nona?
407 Cafe is at 9161 Narcoossee Road, Suite 108, Orlando, FL 32827, in LaVina Marketplace at the corner of Narcoossee and Dowden Road.
Does 407 Cafe serve gelato?
Yes. 407 Cafe serves Italian gelato in dozens of flavors, along with crepes and waffles.
Does 407 Cafe have gluten-free options?
Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian items are marked on its online menu. Ask which crepes can be made gluten-free.
Does 407 Cafe deliver?
Yes. You can order online for pickup or delivery.
Is 407 Cafe locally owned?
Yes. 407 Cafe is family-owned and operated and has other locations in the Orlando area.
