Mrs. Foot and myself managed to sneak out this past weekend while the little ones were off with the…read moregrandparents... figured it was time for a real breakfast. Not that bagel-and-cereal situation we usually get over at the in-laws' den. Pulled this place up on my Yelp app and it just kind of called to me... something about The Egg Station and the railroader in me gave me a good feeling. Like it was sending a signal to a wandering cryptid in need of coffee and meat. It's a cozy little spot... reminded me of those roadside diners I used to hide out in back in the day. It was close to noon, but luckily they do breakfast all day... which speaks to my kind of schedule. There's a small parking area right out front and a grassy patch across the way that's perfect for oversized vehicles or an inconspicuous forest-dwelling footprint. We were greeted right away and told to sit wherever. I scanned the whiteboard with the specials at the entrance like I was decoding ancient cave glyphs. There were knick-knacks scattered all over... a real treasure trove of decor. We picked a spot by the seasonal holiday tree... festive without being over-the-top. Our waitress had a shirt that read something about "Throat Punch Saturday"... made us laugh and instantly set the mood. No fancy brunch tension here... just folks who know how to serve a proper plate of food without fuss. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash Blitz Skillet. Two eggs... corned beef hash... peppers... onions... tomatoes... all piled high on home fries and buried under sausage gravy and cheese. It came out sizzling like it just came off a logging camp fire. It was a true breakfast mountain, the kind you climb slowly, fork by fork. The corned beef hash was tasty... though I would've liked it crispier in places. The sausage gravy was surprisingly good... not that canned paste stuff. This was the real deal. Mrs. Foot got the Meat Lovers Omelet with hashbrowns and wheat toast. That omelet looked like it could feed a small search party. She's not big on potatoes usually, but she really liked these hashbrowns. They had that all-over crunch, not just the top and bottom. No mushy middle. We both nodded in appreciation... silently acknowledging a well executed spud. Only thing that caught us off guard was the payment. We assumed you paid up front, but turns out your waitress handles everything at your table and carries it over to the counter. Not a problem, just a twist in the trail we weren't expecting. We walked out full and satisfied... no need to forage again until late evening. Definitely planning to come back and try their lunch menu next time... but for now, we know where to find a solid breakfast spot when we visit the family in Lakeland.

1- The service, severely understaffed. The wait for our food and for someone to even just bring us…read moreour menus took for ever. 2- The food, the food was awful. I got the French Dip, the bread was soggy and cold, the meat had no flavor or seasoning, the au jus wasn't even au jus and looked like something that would be boiling in a witches cauldron, and the onions weren't even cooked all the way

Great food and service. Loved the atmosphere. We had omelettes and home fries. Will come back when…read morein the area. Left with a full and happy belly!!!!

4.5 stars. Big…read moreomelette full of all the goodies with well done home fries. I started eating before I remembered to take a photo. Full of flavor and 4 eggs made it huge. Sat at the counter and the service was phenomenal. Family run business and they tell me the country fried steak is the best. I saw the breaded pork chop and it made me wish I had ordered it. When I am in the area, I will definitely be back. The place was homey and clean.

I had been eyeing this spot for a while. After a great Spin class, we popped in for breakfast. It…read morewasn't busy after ten AM on Saturday and service was quick and friendly. I really enjoyed the potatoes. I often prefer my own homemade omelettes but this place did not disappoint me.

Great breakfast spot with something for everyone and a rotating specials menu to keep things fresh…read more We stopped in after a busy morning picking blueberries and hiking, so needless to say, we were hungry! But he definitely didn't stay that way. I had the Triple 222 with scrambled eggs, pancakes, and sausage which was excellent. Highly recommend the sausages which were really good. Service was quick and friendly even on a busy morning.

The food is always delicious…read more The breakfast burger was large, flavorful, and messy. I did need to add a little ketchup because the non-cheese bites were a little dry.

Service was great! My husband got the banana pudding short stack and finished about half of it. He…read moresaid it was really good but too rich. I got a chicken Caesar with no croutons. I'm one of those low carb people, so there wasn't much to choose from for me. Unfortunately, my salad was way over dressed I had to just eat the chicken. Also, I still found croutons in it. I would say this place is probably best for people not following a strict diet.

I had the stuffed green pepper special...OMG! My server asked if I wanted 1 or 2 peppers. I opted…read morefor only 1 because I am dieting. I swear, it was HUGE and I got 3 meals out of it. Plus cup of really good broccoli soup.

Rosa was our attentive server for a late lunch. We ordered terrace chicken bowl and the black bean…read morecorn chicken bowl with lime. We both had generous side salad and a complementary cup of bean soup . Everything was delish! The best is we had to go bags for Monday Night Football!!! This has an upscale diner vibe. We were hungry and. Appreciated the fast delivery of food - with the salad and soup first followed by the large entrees. We"be back for sure.

Fast and convenient with good food. New specials everyday breakfast all day. Would recommendread more

Can't put this way to do something else and got hungry so went searching this tiny town and found…read morethis amazing gem. A step back in time where the town is small, folks have manners and service is first. Self seating and all smiles when I walked in found myself a freshly wiped down booth and quickly a staff member came by to take my drink order and bring menu. Atmosphere Country chic or plenty of chickens in the motif, warm wood floors and brick walls.

Everything was perfect at The Social Plate. Fresh food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Easy…read moreparking. I had an omelette and my husband had pancakes, bacon and fruit. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

We were passing through Bartow during our travels and came across The Social Plate on Main Street…read more Such a cute little find! The restaurant was very clean with a nice, modern decor. We arrived right around lunchtime and the place was packed, which is always a good sign! Even though they were busy, the service was friendly and fast. I had the veggie and cheese omelette, and it was excellent--loaded with lots of fresh veggies and very flavorful. My husband had the grilled cheese along with the chicken and rice soup, and he really enjoyed both. Very cute place with good food and friendly service. Definitely a nice find while passing through Bartow!

Cozy Oaks is precisely what I want in a diner. Breakfast all day, nice selection on the menu and a…read moregood cup of coffee. Oh they have great crinkle fries, by the way. We've been coming here for the better part of 10 years. Seriously, this place is fantastic. Today we came in just after the lunch rush. And what makes me write a review after all this time is because The Reuben has been added to their sandwich lineup. I am a sucker for a good Reuben. I love some of the various versions out there like a Grouper Reuben or a Turkey Reuben but there is nothing like an original. The bread is their marble rye which was already freakin fantastic; patty melts are phenomenal here. The ratio of corned beef and sauerkraut was spot on perfect. Don't you just hate it when it's out of balance? The cheese was perfectly melted and the dressing was oh so good. It was sandwich heaven. My apologies for having no pictures. I don't know if I was especially hungry today or what, but when the food hit the table the hubs and I dove straight in.

For St. Patrick's Day, we decided to eat here, and we got here near noon and it was very crowded…read more We decided to stay and waited about thirty minutes. We finally got a table to share with other people. My Mom and my older brother Bill ordered the Corned Beef and Cabbage. They said the Corned Beef was pretty good, but the Cabbage was tough and not good. My brother Jonathan ordered the Pancake special with sausage and home fries. They didn't warn him that the pancakes would be green, lol. We thought it was pretty funny, but he said they didn't taste that good. He loved the rest of his breakfast. I had the French toast and bacon with hashbrowns and scrambled eggs. I loved the French toast and bacon, but didn't like the hashbrowns and eggs. It was really hit or miss. The restaurant didn't seem very clean either. We had fun anyway.

Our server Ayala, came over pretty quickly, and took our order. She was extremely friendly and…read morehelpful the whole time we were there. My brother ordered a pancake, two fried eggs and sausage links. He really enjoyed the pancake, as it was large and full of flavor. The eggs were fried perfectly and the sausage links were succulent. I had the chocolate chip Belgium waffle, scrambled eggs with cheddar and bacon. I loved my waffle, it was perfect. My eggs and bacon were very delicious too. We have always loved Keke's, but last time we were here it was a bad experience. We decided to give it another chance today, we are so glad we did.

Wanted to try a new breakfast place and this came up. I got the chicken and waffles and the chicken…read moretasted like the ones you buy frozen from the store where the breading was soft and clumped together. They put like two tenders on there. The waffles weren't cold but they didn't taste like they just made them either.

If there is one type of restaurant I love is a good diner! Settled in a small strip center in…read moreBartow, the Broadway Diner was a suggestion of my BFF and his cousin. Richard was coming to Bartow to meet up with his cousin and do some antiquing. It was Sunday after church and none of us were on a schedule. We were told the wait was 10 minutes. We were seated in 15. Again, no schedule as I caught up with my BFF and got to know his cousin. We were seated and Cindy, our server immediately took our drink order. Simple waters, iced tea and coffee. The restaurant was busy and Cindy disappeared after our drink order was delivered. No worries, the conversation kept us busy and we wanted to take in the place. Our orders were taken; I had the Ruben, BFF had the skillet, and the cuz had a patty melt. I couldn't tell you how long as we were so enthralled in conversation. Both sammies were served with fries and cole slaw. I was so psyched upon the food arrival. The bread on my Ruben was crunchy, perfect amount of corned beef, sauerkraut, and 1000 island dressing, I devoured it! The crinkled fries were crispy and when I asked for honey mustard for dipping, it was brought out immediately! The patty melt looked equally amazing as did the skillet. I was told the biscuit my BFF ordered was fresh and tasted homemade. He could have eaten 5 more. When I write reviews, I am not in a rush. I am more about the experience than Cindy or any server trying to turn a table. Outside of hanging with my BFF and his cousin, it was so worth the 30+ mile drive! THANK YOU for a wonderful experience at your little diner.

Service and food were awesome! Would totally come back!definitely a popular joint after church.read more