I used to regularly work in Lakeland and I had three places that I would eat when I was in…read moreLakeland. Lovebird was one of my three places. So you can imagine how happy I was when they decided to open a love bird in Winter Haven just a few miles from my permanent office. I think this location is even better than the Lakeland location because it is a little bigger than the parking lot is much better. They still have that absolutely fabulous crispy fried chicken that is so delicious. I love that you can cater it to your personal spice level. I like mine medium, but my mom prefers hers with no spice. Their fried chicken stays crispy even when it gets cold. Sometimes I'll go and grab myself some lunch while I'm at work and then get some fried chicken to take home to my husband for dinner and it's still crispy and juicy and fabulous. I also love that they have a meal that was invented for me. My favorite thing to order is called, The my girl ain't hungry. It consists of one giant chicken, tender in your choice of fried or grilled with a side and a drink for eight dollars. It is the perfect portion for me. Now, when people come to visit me in Winter Haven, lovebird is always one of the places I recommend we grab lunch.

I'm still confused by The Shining references but besides that - what a cool place! One of the best…read morechicken joints I've been too. Reasonably priced and lots of character from the bright vibes to the filling and unique menu. The team is friendly and fast, without sacrificing quality. You will need napkins because these sandwiches are big and messy but oh so flavorful! I with there were more locations because this place rocks!

I just had an awesome pizza from Berkley Pizza in Auburndale. We ordered an X-Large with sausage…read moreand onion. The crust was perfect, the sausage was top quality and the sauce - delicious. I highly recommend this pizza joint! MJ Standish. 8-26-26

Food was fresh, hot & flavorful. The wings were sauced very well and the manager double checked our…read moreorder before bringing it out to us. The garlic cheesy bread is a flavor bomb if you love garlic. The red sauce could use a bit of help as it was plain but the bread is good on its own! Looking forward to trying additional items from this location.

Delicious, fresh food and great service! We made the one-hour drive to try The Pantry based on…read morereviews and it was well worth the trip. They have an extensive menu and bring fresh biscuits with flavored butters (vanilla cinnamon and banana strawberry!) to start your meal. We split the garlic-breaded cheese curds for an appetizer, and I had the southern chicken salad while my husband had a cheeseburger and fries. We both agreed that The Pantry does classics well, and we'll be back to try other tasty menu items. Add to the good food that our server, Victoria, was friendly and shared how much she enjoys working with the team and the owner, David. It shows when a staff builds a positive environment, and we appreciated their efforts. Thanks for a great meal - and the snickerdoodles!

One the road again and found this amazing diner. Once you are seated they bring a plate of hot…read morehomemade biscuits with 3 different types of butter. According to the waitress they have 21 types of butter. We came in for breakfast. My husband had the 3 meat breakfast and a side of corned beef hash. I just had fruit. The meal came out quick and hot. The hash was homemade and delicious. The waitress was a doll. The restaurant was neat and clean so weren't the rest rooms. When we got the check we were given a homemade snickerdoodle cookie. Definitely a nice surprise.

I have enjoyed dining here in the past…read more Tonight was definitely the exception. We were greeted and seated immediately. The waitress came by 5 minutes later. We waited 20 minutes for iced tea which was delivered without a word and placed heavily on the table (perhaps it was my fault because 2 minutes before that I commented that our waitress must have gone home). 40 minutes later our burgers and fries were delivered. Burgers were perfect - fries were cold. Only then did the waitress say that the delay was due to a party of 14 seated right before us. Not once did the waitress stop to ask if we needed our drinks refilled or explain why our food was delayed until she actually brought the food. She did ask if we wanted to speak to a manager. Cam came over and spoke with us for several minutes. He worked hard to make it right. He is a respectful young man who saw things from both sides. It will be a while before we go back. We want to give them a chance to get their staffing needs filled.

This place is a hit or miss, normally a pretty good spot for after a baseball game or football…read moregame, maybe a good spot for when you're trying to hang with friends. The food is normally okay, your service is typically the best part of everything. The girls and guys are pretty good here

I absolutely loved the food! The cheeseburger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, with…read morefresh toppings and a great balance of everything. The Philly cheesesteak was packed with tender, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and plenty of flavor in every bite. And the wings were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned with a delicious sauce. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for a good, satisfying meal!

It's was straight. Wasn't my worst but I probably won't be back The lack of steak is a crime. See…read morepicture, I'm appalled.

Cute little drive in with delicious food and big portions!!! Great prices!!! You won't leave hungry…read moreand their bags for the kids food are the cutest!!!! We will be going back before we leave town!! Service was fantastic!!!

Great little drive in restaurant. The servers are pleasant and the food is good. Yes it is truly a…read moredrive in restaurant. They do allow call in orders and have parking for those.

Hidden away bar tucked right next to the water just the way I like it. Cold beer, drink menu and…read morelots of great eats. Had the Buffalo chicken wrap and coleslaw and lots of cold beers. Sat outside by the fan. Place is dog friendly outside tons of pets and their owner. I'll be way. Also a boat slip to come up on your boat which we will be doing next time when we are on the boat.

First visit today and probably our last based upon this experience. This is sad as we were looking…read moreforward to this experience. This is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating and it is seat yourself. We picked an open table outside and sat there for quite a while before anyone acknowledged us. They then sent the server assigned to our table (Samantha). It was a quick smile-free greeting and she took our drink orders, then when serving our drinks she took our food order. After serving our food, she never stopped by our table again, although she stopped by her other tables around us several times. We had to stop her to ask for a box and our check.....she never offered drink refills even. We ordered a single cheeseburger with bacon and a side of onion rings ($14.74), a Fish Filet with no side ($14.50) and an order of Tater Kegs ($11.50). The cheeseburger with bacon looked great but didn't live up to the appearance. It was kind of tasteless....even the bacon was disappointing. The onion rings were crisp and pretty perfect. Fish Filet was large and tasty although we really would have liked more tartar sauce. The Tater kegs were also large and tasty. It was nice sitting outside with view of the lake and boat activity. This restaurant has potential to be much better....slow, minimum and cold service really takes a restaurant experience down. I hate that I cannot recommend this restaurant.

This place is top tier. To be honest, some of the best loaded fries, buffalo wings, and pizza I've…read morehad maybe ever. I can't recommend this place enough. It's so good I had my girlfriend, who works in Lakeland, bring back pizza to Orlando. That's how good it is.

I visited That 716 Pizza Joint yesterday for dinner and ordered a small (11") Cheese and Pepperoni…read morePizza and 10 Hot Wings. Apparently, you can order this as a "Family Pack" for $25. The pizza was delicious with a nicely doughy crust and topped with super gooey cheese, crisp pepperonis and a flavorful tomato sauce filled with spices. The wings were massive! Tender meat was surrounded by nicely crisped skin, covered in delicious hot sauce and paired with a creamy blue cheese. Overall, That 716 Pizza Joint serves some of the best pizza in Lakeland and is worth a visit.

Food was great. rice is usually on Point we got fried…read morechicken spicy which is always seasoned and fried to perfection.

The best place wings, seafood boils, Philly, cheesesteaks, onion rings, sweet tea. The list goes on…read moreand on I visit here a minimum of once a week there's always the same staff super friendly the same people cooking so there is consistency when eating here. There's nothing here yet that I haven't said I wouldn't eat that again 10 out of 10.

My wife and I have been coming to Cuppa Eden for over three years now, and it has truly become one…read moreof our favorite spots in Winter Haven. From day one, the experience has been nothing short of amazing. The food is consistently delicious, and the lattes are easily some of the best we've ever had crafted with care and always hitting the mark. But what really sets this place apart is the people behind it. The owners are genuinely incredible, warm, welcoming, and intentional about making sure every customer feels taken care of. You can feel the love and pride they put into their business, and it shows in every detail. It's places like this that remind us why supporting small, Black-owned businesses matters so much. Every visit leaves us appreciating it even more. If you're in the area and haven't stopped by yet, you're missing out.

I was in again recently and have to update to five stars! The best shrimp & grits I've ever had,…read moremelts in your mouth. Also makes a great gooey butter cake. They take pride in their cooking and presenting. Eden is doing a great job and elevates the southern food in both taste and presentation. My only wish is that they stop serving Califia Farms almond milk, the worst option out there, with horrible after taste. Hoping they reconsider on that one as I get my coffees elsewhere. But I'll be back for the chicken 'n waffles soon!