Yellow Dog Eats

Gotha seems like an all too familiar sounding of a town, like the famed Gotham City where Batman saves the day. But the reality is, Gotha (pronounced Go TH a) is the most charming town in Central Florida near, Windermere that is filled with beautiful homes, country appeal, and Yellow Dog Eats. Yes, I said it, Yellow Dog Eats. Previously Gotha Country Store; Yellow Dog Eats was transformed by Fish Morgan (yes that is his real name) who decided he did not want to create deliciousness in the “Corporate World” but rather in the delicate little store now called Yellow Dog Eats.

Fish has a unique take on the best things in the south. He’s known for his sandwiches, wraps, salads and pulled pork. Something that can be bought just about anywhere but at Yellow Dog, you get so much more than just the ordinary because everything you eat here is extraordinary. I’ve had the yummy pleasure of trying out almost everything on their menu. I absolutely adore their Curry Chicken Salad – that can be made as a salad, wrap, or sandwich. It is the tastiest combination of Curried chicken, toasted coconut, and fresh mango chutney.

Something I never leave without having is their coleslaw. I’m not a big fan of coleslaw to begin with but having it at Yellow Dog is amazing! It is a mixture of spices that make it tangy with a tinge of spiciness and has cranberries mixed into it. Reading over the menu you’ll find your favorite pooches in the spotlight as they title off these delectable treats. With names like Black Hound, Mexican Mutt, and Retriever Roast you know how unique this place really is. On my visit this past Saturday with my sister Sarah, We tried out a Frisky Rufus and Irish Setter with a pineapple mimosa. Because we love the coleslaw here so much we ‘upgraded’ the size to large and a bag of Kettle Cooked Sea Salt chips comes with it too. We got there just after it opened around 11:15am, rooster was crowing in the background still. Before we picked up our food at the counter, the place was packed for lunch. The gal in behind the counter recommended the Irish Setter, a spinach wrap with presto mayo, chicken, goat cheese that was to a melty perfection, crisp bacon, red onions and spring mix then pressed to make it oh so delicious and the pineapple mimosa. Sarah ordered The Rufus. She also suggested getting it Frisky, an addition only available with The Rufus that comes with fried onions, bacon, and stringing potatoes. The Rufus is pulled pork topped with brie cheese, cherry ring peppers, and their famous raspberry Melba.

During this visit, on a beautiful Saturday morning, we enjoyed our lunch in their garden behind the store. Fish and his talented crew were busy making the tasty cuisines and interacting with customers, which is customary of Yellow Dog Eats. As I took pictures of their desserts, I listened as Fish answered the phone where a soon-to-be patron asked what the dress code was. Fish humbly giggled with the rest of the customers that already knew the answer, and his reply was something to the effect of board shorts, t-shirts or whatever you want.  It’s the diamond in the rough, the dive that everyone should try, and the place you’ll want to come back to over and over again. There is only one Yellow Dog Eats, so go to Gotha, Tell Fish I sent you, and enjoy a White Trash or Johnny Rocket.