Guidebook for Lakeland
Food Scene
Hillcrest Coffee
119 Hillcrest StHistoric bungalow made into a local coffee shop.
Concord Coffee
1037 Florida Ave SBeautiful coffee shop that specializes in a gourmet experience.
Black & Brew
205 E Main StEverything on the menu is great.
Cafe Roti
116 S Tennessee AveDelicious indian food. Great lunch special M-F!
Cafe Zuppina
4417 Florida Ave SAMAZING mediterranean food. Reservations needed for dinner.
Nineteen61
215 E Main StSpecial occasion restaurant with nothing short of amazing on the menu.
The Juice Box
4295 Florida Ave SVegan and yummy.
Red Door Lakeland
733 E Palmetto StGreat restaurant or just go for a drink on the patio.
Born & Bread Bakehouse
1113 Florida Ave SSaturdays from 8-12. Get there early before she sells out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not exactly a brewery, but they have LOTS of craft beer options. Wine too. Love this historic home that was converted into this space.
37 locals recommend
Cob & Pen
1221 Florida Ave SNot exactly a brewery, but they have LOTS of craft beer options. Wine too. Love this historic home that was converted into this space.
Posto 9
215 East Main StreetRooftop views and full bar.
Beer & Wine served at night. Often there is live music. During the day order fresh beignets, play in the teepee and a game of chess.
801 E Main St
801 East Main StreetBeer & Wine served at night. Often there is live music. During the day order fresh beignets, play in the teepee and a game of chess.
Sightseeing
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth DrLargest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture.
Southgate Shopping Center station
The iconic shopping center was in Edward Scissorhands.
Beautiful lake, peruse Hollis Gardens and take a walk on the promenade. Kids can play at Barnett Park.
29 locals recommend
Lake Mirror
Beautiful lake, peruse Hollis Gardens and take a walk on the promenade. Kids can play at Barnett Park.
Parks & Nature
Lake Morton
Lake Morton DriveSee the iconic Lakeland swans. They were a gift from the queen!
Great nature and wildlife viewing! Be careful on the trails, you're bound to see some gators.
98 locals recommend
Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake RdGreat nature and wildlife viewing! Be careful on the trails, you're bound to see some gators.
Common Ground Playground
1000 E Edgewood DrGreat for kids.
Arts & Culture
Polk Theatre
121 Florida Ave SHistoric theater that plays independent films and concerts.
Polk Museum Of Art
800 E Palmetto StFree admission! Closed Mondays.
Shopping
The Downtown Farmers Curb Market
117 N Kentucky AveSaturdays from 8am-2pm
Scout & Tag
244 N Kentucky AveGreat local finds.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Southgate Shopping Center
2848 US Hwy 27 S