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Pensacola Eats and Treats

December 11, 2025 | Heather Leblanc

Display of sweets from Bubba's Sweets Spot

Experience the Pensacola food scene up close with tours, demonstrations, tasty treats and plenty of delicious bites to eat! 

From savory favorites to sweet indulgences, this spring’s Leisure Learning course lineup celebrates local flavor, culinary creativity and the joy of sharing good food with good company. 

Whether you're discovering a new favorite restaurant or peeking behind the kitchen door, these experiences highlight some of Pensacola's most beloved spots—and a few hidden gems. Learn what makes each location unique through guided tours, hands-on demonstrations and conversations with the people who bring our city’s vibrant food culture to life.

Sample smoky favorites at Hotspot BBQ or enjoy a relaxed seaside meal at Portofino. Create a picture-perfect board at the Bodacious charcuterie demo or satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Bubba's Sweet Spot. Step into the Olde English Creamery for tea and treats or enjoy lunch with friends at Azalea Trace, where you’ll also learn about their culinary program.

For those who love pairing food with a bit of local history, enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences—with a delicious meal or dessert to match—including Palafox Palate: A Downtown Dining Adventure and Dessert Madness: A Sweet Stroll Through Downtown Pensacola with GoRetro. Or peek backstage at the Saenger Theater, then enjoy lunch from their very own Savor team. 

This season is packed with opportunities to explore and enjoy every bite and story that makes Pensacola's culinary scene one of a kind. Delve into the Leisure Learning spring course guide for culinary experiences in Pensacola and indulge your senses in all Pensacola has to offer.   

Tour + Explore Culinary Creativity

  • Behind the Scenes at the Saenger Theatre with Lunch*
  • Dessert Madness: A Sweet Stroll Through Downtown Pensacola*
  • Palafox Palate: A Downtown Dining Adventure*

Tours, Talks and More

  • Hot Spot BBQ
  • Quina House Tour with Lunch Catered from Cottage Cafe*
  • Tour the Portofino Island Resort 

Culinary Delights

  • Azalea Trace Lunch*
  • A Sweet Visit to Bubba’s Sweet Spot
  • Bodacious Charcuterie*
  • Light Lunch, Tea and Etiquette at Olde English Creamery*
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