Guidebook for Lakeland
Food Scene
Great neighborhood coffee shop a five minute walk away,
Only two blocks away, great ambience, quirky decorating, fantastic coffee. They often feature live acoustic music on Thursday night.
21 locals recommend
Hillcrest Coffee
119 Hillcrest StOnly two blocks away, great ambience, quirky decorating, fantastic coffee. They often feature live acoustic music on Thursday night.
The BEST pizza in Lakeland. Buy it by the slice or the whole pizza along with many other Italian dishes. Run by an Italian family passionate about their food and their customers. Counter service only with indoor and outdoor seating.
31 locals recommend
Palace Pizza
114 S Kentucky AveThe BEST pizza in Lakeland. Buy it by the slice or the whole pizza along with many other Italian dishes. Run by an Italian family passionate about their food and their customers. Counter service only with indoor and outdoor seating.
A great "mom and pop" restaurant only 10 minutes away. Fresh, flavorful food served in a small intimate setting. Cuisine is Turkish and also has a take out store attached .
14 locals recommend
Cafe Zuppina
4417 Florida Ave SA great "mom and pop" restaurant only 10 minutes away. Fresh, flavorful food served in a small intimate setting. Cuisine is Turkish and also has a take out store attached .
MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits
130 S Tennessee AveGreat BBQ and the BEST wings I've ever tasted!
Good coffee, soups and salads. Counter service only, located in the heart of downtown Lakeland with a view of Munn Park.
41 locals recommend
Black & Brew
205 E Main StGood coffee, soups and salads. Counter service only, located in the heart of downtown Lakeland with a view of Munn Park.
Thai Oishi Restaurant
1535 Town Center DrThai and Asian cuisine located at the Lakeside Village Mall.
Saigon Bistro
1554 Town Center Dr WReally good Vietnamese dishes. The spicy pho soup is wonderful.
Open only on Saturday morning and Wednesday evening and the line forms even before it opens. People routinely wait for over an hour in line to enjoy their baked goods. You can order online and run by to pick up your order at a specific time to make it easier. You will NOT be disappointed!
37 locals recommend
Born & Bread Bakehouse
1113 Florida Ave SOpen only on Saturday morning and Wednesday evening and the line forms even before it opens. People routinely wait for over an hour in line to enjoy their baked goods. You can order online and run by to pick up your order at a specific time to make it easier. You will NOT be disappointed!
Perfect to dress up a little and eat great food in a grand setting. Cuban inspired food. An excellent date night choice. They've moved from South Florida to Downtown on Munn park.
44 locals recommend
Nineteen61
215 E Main StPerfect to dress up a little and eat great food in a grand setting. Cuban inspired food. An excellent date night choice. They've moved from South Florida to Downtown on Munn park.
Fancy Q Sushi&Thai Lakeland FL
4306 US Hwy 98 NExcellent sushi.
Excellent breakfast with fresh ingredients. Kind of pricey but worth an occasional treat.
60 locals recommend
First Watch
8280 Champions Gate BlvdExcellent breakfast with fresh ingredients. Kind of pricey but worth an occasional treat.
Bay Street Bistro
211 E Bay StBeautiful ambience and good food. A great place for date night.
Lakeland's oldest restaurant only minutes away. Home cooking and budget friendly.
8 locals recommend
Reececliff Family Diner
940 Florida Ave SLakeland's oldest restaurant only minutes away. Home cooking and budget friendly.
Local hole in the wall famous for cheap breakfast and their open roast beef sandwich.
9 locals recommend
Fat Jacks Deli & Pub
2940 Florida Ave SLocal hole in the wall famous for cheap breakfast and their open roast beef sandwich.
The best upscale Italian restaurant in Lakeland. It is family owned and operated and has a long tradition in Lakeland of serving great food. A good date night option. Reservations are recommended.
20 locals recommend
Scarpa's Italian Restaurant
1833 E Edgewood DrThe best upscale Italian restaurant in Lakeland. It is family owned and operated and has a long tradition in Lakeland of serving great food. A good date night option. Reservations are recommended.
Food truck rally at Munn Park on the second Thursday of every month. Great selection of unique foods and a nice way to walk around and enjoy the sights and shopping in downtown Lakeland.
17 locals recommend
Munn Park
210 E Main St Food truck rally at Munn Park on the second Thursday of every month. Great selection of unique foods and a nice way to walk around and enjoy the sights and shopping in downtown Lakeland.
A well loved local restaurant with an excellent selection of dishes and wines. Located in a quiet part of downtown, just minutes by car. from home or a 15 minute walk on a balmy Florida night.
7 locals recommend
Bay Street Bistro
211 E Bay StA well loved local restaurant with an excellent selection of dishes and wines. Located in a quiet part of downtown, just minutes by car. from home or a 15 minute walk on a balmy Florida night.
Their motto is "good things happen over coffee". They source organic beans and roast them locally. You can order just a cup or take home a bag to enjoy at home.
20 locals recommend
Concord Coffee
1037 Florida Ave STheir motto is "good things happen over coffee". They source organic beans and roast them locally. You can order just a cup or take home a bag to enjoy at home.
Located in a grand,historic Lakeland home that was moved into Dixieland and turned into a popular food and bar scene. Within easy walking distance.
37 locals recommend
Cob & Pen
1221 Florida Ave SLocated in a grand,historic Lakeland home that was moved into Dixieland and turned into a popular food and bar scene. Within easy walking distance.
Perfect location downtown, indoor or outdoor seating. The salads are fresh, the soups are tasty and the sandwiches are excellent.
41 locals recommend
Black & Brew
205 E Main StPerfect location downtown, indoor or outdoor seating. The salads are fresh, the soups are tasty and the sandwiches are excellent.
Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop
128 E Main StCafe Roti
116 S Tennessee AveA new artisan food hall located on Lake Mirror. Excellent food in a beautiful location. Our favorite is the Ramen soup bowls.
34 locals recommend
The Joinery
640 E Main StA new artisan food hall located on Lake Mirror. Excellent food in a beautiful location. Our favorite is the Ramen soup bowls.
New to downtown Lakeland and offers a great location and a varied menu.
8 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi
114 N Tennessee AveNew to downtown Lakeland and offers a great location and a varied menu.
Beautiful spot in a converted bungalow overlooking the lake. The menu is a food and wine lover's delight.
25 locals recommend
Red Door Lakeland
733 E Palmetto StBeautiful spot in a converted bungalow overlooking the lake. The menu is a food and wine lover's delight.
Good Thyme offers a simple but imaginative breakfast and lunch menu with some excellent vegan options. It's also within easy walking distance.
8 locals recommend
Good Thyme
1037 Dixieland Mall Ln Good Thyme offers a simple but imaginative breakfast and lunch menu with some excellent vegan options. It's also within easy walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Satya Life offers the best yoga experience in Lakeland. You don't even have to bring your own mat; everything is provided and all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Satya Life Yoga
4684 E Pine StSatya Life offers the best yoga experience in Lakeland. You don't even have to bring your own mat; everything is provided and all levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.
Live music, sporting events, comedy shows and conventions. Check out their website for what's happening during your stay. Within easy walking distance so you can skip the cost and hassle of parking.
15 locals recommend
RP Funding Center
701 W Lime StLive music, sporting events, comedy shows and conventions. Check out their website for what's happening during your stay. Within easy walking distance so you can skip the cost and hassle of parking.
Escapology Escape Rooms Lakeland
210 E Pine StDetroit Tigers are here for spring training every year. If you're a baseball fan, come and check it out.
22 locals recommend
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
2301 Lakeland Hills BlvdDetroit Tigers are here for spring training every year. If you're a baseball fan, come and check it out.
Cobb IMAX Theater
1650 Town Center DrEnjoy a fun day of golf, food, and drinks at Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Open to the public, the golf course is a 27 hole municipal facility. A full-service Pro Shop, golf instruction, practice areas and restaurant makes for a fun day and it's only minutes 5 minutes away. Green fees vary by season
6 locals recommend
Cleveland Heights Golf Course
2900 Buckingham AveEnjoy a fun day of golf, food, and drinks at Cleveland Heights Golf Course. Open to the public, the golf course is a 27 hole municipal facility. A full-service Pro Shop, golf instruction, practice areas and restaurant makes for a fun day and it's only minutes 5 minutes away. Green fees vary by season
Union Hall
1023 Florida Ave S A great local music venue within easy walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Federal Bar Lakeland
124 S Tennessee AveExtensive selection of liquors and imaginative drinks
Great wine selection, good food, indoor and outdoor seating. Less than ten minute walk away.
27 locals recommend
Patio850
850 S Tennessee AveGreat wine selection, good food, indoor and outdoor seating. Less than ten minute walk away.
Good selection of beer, live music every day, a different food truck every day. Very family and dog friendly. Just a quick ten minutes walk from our front porch.
17 locals recommend
Swan Brewing
115 W Pine StGood selection of beer, live music every day, a different food truck every day. Very family and dog friendly. Just a quick ten minutes walk from our front porch.
Red Door Lakeland
733 E Palmetto StExcellent wine, good food and a great location downtown.
Molly McHugh's Irish Pub
111 S Kentucky AveThe name says it all!
Revival
119 S Kentucky AveOne of Lakeland's newest downtown destinations.
Cob & Pen
1221 Florida Ave SThe Pink Piano - Live Music Wed. thru Sat. Available For Private & Special events Sun. thru Tues.
1015 Florida Ave SLakeland Loft
108 S Tennessee AveOur neighborhood wine bar just a short stroll away. A good wine list, quaint setting and indoor or outdoor seating.
27 locals recommend
Patio850
850 S Tennessee AveOur neighborhood wine bar just a short stroll away. A good wine list, quaint setting and indoor or outdoor seating.
It's a throwback in time to the elegant jazz club and cigar bar. Perfect for a nightcap after dinner and an evening stroll downtown. Lots of leather tufted seats, crystal and elegance to spare. The smell of the cigars is barely noticeable because of the excellent ventilation.
6 locals recommend
Lakeland Loft
108 S Tennessee AveIt's a throwback in time to the elegant jazz club and cigar bar. Perfect for a nightcap after dinner and an evening stroll downtown. Lots of leather tufted seats, crystal and elegance to spare. The smell of the cigars is barely noticeable because of the excellent ventilation.
Parks & Nature
Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake RdFlorida wildlife watching at it's best.
Less than a minute away and a beautiful walking path around the lake. The top loop runs along a busy road so you may want to turn around at that point if you prefer a more quiet experience.
Lake Hunter
Less than a minute away and a beautiful walking path around the lake. The top loop runs along a busy road so you may want to turn around at that point if you prefer a more quiet experience.
One of the most beautiful and serene places in this part of Florida. Makes for a perfect day trip.
224 locals recommend
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BlvdOne of the most beautiful and serene places in this part of Florida. Makes for a perfect day trip.
A beautiful 3 mile walk around one of the most beautiful spots in Lakeland.
35 locals recommend
Lake Hollingsworth
A beautiful 3 mile walk around one of the most beautiful spots in Lakeland.
Hollis Garden
702 E Orange StA beautiful garden on the shores of Lake Mirror.
One of Lakeland's finest playgrounds is only five minutes a way. CommonGround was Polk County's first "inclusive play experience," a term used to describe non-traditional play areas. Children of varying abilities and disabilities are able to play together side-by-side!
20 locals recommend
Common Ground Playground
1000 E Edgewood DrOne of Lakeland's finest playgrounds is only five minutes a way. CommonGround was Polk County's first "inclusive play experience," a term used to describe non-traditional play areas. Children of varying abilities and disabilities are able to play together side-by-side!
A beautiful spot in downtown Lakeland. Enjoy a stroll around the lake, feed the swans and take in the beauty of Hollis Gardens.
29 locals recommend
Lake Mirror
A beautiful spot in downtown Lakeland. Enjoy a stroll around the lake, feed the swans and take in the beauty of Hollis Gardens.
Lake Parker Park
910 Granada StWith three different playground structures, a huge pirate ship, zip line type swings, treehouse, parent/baby swings, and multiple other play items, this brand new playground in Lakeland will keep your kids exploring just like Hernando de Soto
10 locals recommend
Lake Parker Park
910 Granada StWith three different playground structures, a huge pirate ship, zip line type swings, treehouse, parent/baby swings, and multiple other play items, this brand new playground in Lakeland will keep your kids exploring just like Hernando de Soto
Bonnet Springs Park is the newest and most amazing park in Lakeland. Entry is free and it's 160 acres of outdoor fun, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and restaurants.
Bonnet Springs Park
400 George Jenkins BlvdBonnet Springs Park is the newest and most amazing park in Lakeland. Entry is free and it's 160 acres of outdoor fun, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
You never know what is going to playing at the Polk. An old classic, a small indie film, ballet? Check out their website for an updated schedule
36 locals recommend
Polk Theatre
121 Florida Ave SYou never know what is going to playing at the Polk. An old classic, a small indie film, ballet? Check out their website for an updated schedule
Explorations V Children's Museum
600 N Kentucky AveThe name says it all! Kids love it.
Polk Museum Of Art
800 E Palmetto StEssentials
Walgreens
6210 Lakeland Highlands RdThe closest drug store for any need that may arise.
Publix Super Market at Southgate Shopping Center
2515 Florida Ave SGarment Care Pros at Southside Cleaners
901 Florida Ave SFood Tour
At $49 per person it's great way to sample a few of the best restaurants in downtown Lakeland (Mojo Federal, Palace Pizza, Fresco's, Cafe Roti and Black and Brew) while getting to know the city a bit better. Book in advance as it tends to book up quickly.
https://lkldfoodtours.com/
You just never know what you'll find. A combination of antiques, collectibles and curiosities.
Dixieland Relics
949 Florida Ave SYou just never know what you'll find. A combination of antiques, collectibles and curiosities.
Held every Saturday except during the very hot summer months. Produce, homemade foods and sundries, music and crafts.
18 locals recommend
The Downtown Farmers Curb Market
117 N Kentucky AveHeld every Saturday except during the very hot summer months. Produce, homemade foods and sundries, music and crafts.
Home Décor and Gift Store showcasing a blend of vintage and mid-century modern furnishings, home décor and unique local gifts!
10 locals recommend
Scout & Tag
244 N Kentucky AveHome Décor and Gift Store showcasing a blend of vintage and mid-century modern furnishings, home décor and unique local gifts!