BTW – Burgers Tacos Waffles

BTW stands for Burgers Tacos Waffles, and the name is a fair summary of the menu concept at this small counter on E Main St in downtown Tavares. It operates as a sister business to Brü Tap House just down the block, giving visitors a food option that pairs naturally with an evening spent working through the taproom’s beer list. Rather than a full sit down restaurant, BTW reads as a focused, casual concept built around a few things done well: burgers, tacos, and waffles, an unusual but appealing combination that covers breakfast, lunch, and late night cravings all at once.

Being located on Main Street puts BTW right in the walkable core of downtown Tavares, within easy reach of the historic storefronts, the courthouse area, and the short walk down to Wooton Park and the Lake Dora waterfront. For a small city working to build out its downtown dining options, a concept like this, casual, affordable, and a little unconventional in its menu pairing, adds variety without requiring a large footprint or a big investment. It fits neatly into an afternoon of exploring downtown Tavares on foot, offering something quick and satisfying between stops.

The exact operating hours were not confirmed independently this cycle, so visitors should call ahead or check social media before making a special trip, particularly since it shares ownership and a building cluster with Brü Tap House, whose own hours run Wednesday through Sunday. Given the shared ownership, it is reasonable to expect a similar rhythm, busier in the evenings and on weekends, though this has not been separately confirmed.

What makes BTW worth a mention in any rundown of Tavares dining is exactly its willingness to be a little different. Burgers, tacos, and waffles are not usually found on the same short menu, and a small independent operator taking that kind of swing, right in the middle of a historic downtown block, reflects the more experimental energy that has been showing up around Main Street. Pair a stop here with a visit to Brü Tap House next door for a fuller sense of what this corner of downtown Tavares has to offer, especially if you are in the mood for something more casual than a full sit down dinner.

Because BTW and Brü Tap House share ownership and sit so close together on the same block, a visit to one naturally points toward the other. Someone stopping downtown for an afternoon coffee at Nautilus Coffee Company or an evening walk toward Wooton Park could easily fold in a stop here, treating it as a quick bite rather than a full meal, which is exactly the niche a small counter concept like this is built to fill in a walkable downtown.