SODO Kava

SODO Kava sits at 227 E Michigan St, Unit B, in Orlando's SoDo neighborhood, describing itself as a place to 'unwind and connect with an open-minded, authentic alcohol-free community.' The drink menu runs from botanical teas and kombucha blends to house mocktails like K's Hard Seltzer, Just Peachy, Humble Horchata, Island Palmer, Hades' Hex, Tropical Getaway, and Cacao Mama, served in a cozy room with a pool table and a wall of local art that's all for sale.

Worth being upfront about: SODO Kava is alcohol-free, but not substance-free. Alongside its teas and mocktails, the menu includes kava and kratom extracts - both legal, mildly psychoactive botanicals with their own effects - so it's best described as a spirits-free social space rather than a fully sober one.

Central Florida Lifestyle's 2026 Dry January mocktail guide singled out SODO Kava as 'a cornerstone of Orlando's sober-curious scene,' noting its drinks are 'layered and flavorful, often incorporating cacao, adaptogens, fresh juices, and herbal notes.' That range shows up on the full menu too, which stretches beyond the core kava and tea program into golden milk, matcha, and superfood add-ins like moringa, turmeric, and ashwagandha.

The Orlando location is open daily from noon until late (until 1am Friday and Saturday), with a sister location in Longwood that runs 24 hours, giving the metro's non-drinkers a genuine after-hours alternative to a conventional bar.