Food experiences in Florida’s Space Coast that are ‘out of this world’ - in pictures

  • The Orbit Cafe is one of the most popular space-inspired restaurants in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex. All photos by Sarwat Nasir / The National
    The Orbit Cafe is one of the most popular space-inspired restaurants in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex. All photos by Sarwat Nasir / The National
  • Visitors eating breakfast at the Orbit Cafe.
    Visitors eating breakfast at the Orbit Cafe.
  • The Moon Rock Cafe - much different to the more popular Hard Rock Cafe - offers food and drinks, with a view of rockets launching.
    The Moon Rock Cafe - much different to the more popular Hard Rock Cafe - offers food and drinks, with a view of rockets launching.
  • Gift shops in Florida's Space Coast sell dehydrated food that astronauts eat.
    Gift shops in Florida's Space Coast sell dehydrated food that astronauts eat.
  • "Astronaut parking" outside of a space-inspired souvenir shop on Florida's Space Coast.
    "Astronaut parking" outside of a space-inspired souvenir shop on Florida's Space Coast.
  • A freeze-dried ice cream sandwich that astronauts eat in space.
    A freeze-dried ice cream sandwich that astronauts eat in space.
  • A freeze-dried ice cream sandwich, typically prepared for astronauts in space.
    A freeze-dried ice cream sandwich, typically prepared for astronauts in space.
  • Many shops spread across Florida sell space-themed souvenirs. Space Shirts is one that is located while on the way to the Kennedy Space Centre.
    Many shops spread across Florida sell space-themed souvenirs. Space Shirts is one that is located while on the way to the Kennedy Space Centre.
  • The Galaxy Bar and Grill is opening soon in Florida's Space Coast.
    The Galaxy Bar and Grill is opening soon in Florida's Space Coast.
  • Located in Titusville and only 15 minutes away from the Kennedy Space Centre, the Space Bar has a stellar atmosphere. Guests are greeted by an enormous model astronaut and then board a “rocket elevator” with a narrator and sound effects that gives the illusion of a lift-off.
    Located in Titusville and only 15 minutes away from the Kennedy Space Centre, the Space Bar has a stellar atmosphere. Guests are greeted by an enormous model astronaut and then board a “rocket elevator” with a narrator and sound effects that gives the illusion of a lift-off.
  • Guests at the Space Bar can dine with views of rockets launching.
    Guests at the Space Bar can dine with views of rockets launching.
  • An astronaut-inspired wall art outside of the Space Bar.
    An astronaut-inspired wall art outside of the Space Bar.
  • The Rocket Garden Cafe in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
    The Rocket Garden Cafe in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
  • The Red Rock Grill is another space-themed food joint in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex. The self-order kiosks are shaped like a spacecraft.
    The Red Rock Grill is another space-themed food joint in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex. The self-order kiosks are shaped like a spacecraft.
  • A space-inspired ice cream parlour in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
    A space-inspired ice cream parlour in the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
  • Visitors eat ice cream at the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.
    Visitors eat ice cream at the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.