Especially 4 U Catering

The sausage patty has no flavor. I want yo be nice but it is unappealing and has no flavor. I just…read morewanted you to know that maybe you might consider.

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

The ultimate omelette

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Keke's Breakfast Cafe

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.

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Egg Haven

4.4(333 reviews)

10.7 mi

Great diner food great service and good prices can't ask for anything more. Do come prepared if you…read moresit inside it can be a little chilly

Good, but loud and hovering…read more I don't know, I've been twice and while the food is delicious, everything else is a bit much. When new people come in and sit down, they yell "table four sat" so everyone can hear. The kitchen is yelling at the servers "order up" even though they are standing right there waiting. This time I had the super eight, two eggs, two different meats, and two pancakes. While it was delicious out, the rest of it I'm having concerns with.

Indoor seating area

Eggs, sausage link, hashbrowns, and white toast

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Break fast menu

Unfiltered

4.5(41 reviews)

0.2 mi

Finally made it to Unfiltered and it did not disappoint! The aesthetic is so warm and cozy. The…read morestaff was super friendly, Peggy & Lizzy were great. I had the salted caramel maple pancake iced latte and my husband had a regular iced latte, both really good. There's a bookstore upstairs with different options for reading. Looking forward to going back and sitting with a book on one of the comfy couches.

In Bartow out there in Central Florida there's a gem of a coffee house serving great coffee, tasty…read morefood, and all in a cool environment. They take their coffee seriously here and it shows. Settle in to a connect sofa and enjoy great coffee and food.

Cheese danish

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Born & Bread Bakehouse

4.5(431 reviews)

11.6 mi

In an unsuspecting place in downtown lakeland this bakery packs a punch…read more Line around the building so you have time to think about what you want. I suggest ordering ahead. The ambiance is rustic. The people working the front were so nice and warm even while working so hard. Get everything. It's all delicious I had an apple pie cruffin but I ate it before I could take a picture.

Order it to go! I…read morehighly recommend ordering through the app rather than ordering in person. When you go there, the place can feel rushed, crowded, and a little overwhelming. With how popular this spot is, I'm honestly surprised they don't have someone helping guide new customers through the ordering process. Even when ordering online, the atmosphere can feel pretty loud and hectic because of the crowds. That said, the food is amazing! I truly wish them the best because they definitely have something special. They just need to find a better way to manage the flow of customers and make the overall experience a little smoother.

Sampling of treats

The bathroom was so cute!

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This is what it looks like behind the counter I guess they were preparing orders for today

Kiki's Egg House

4.7(79 reviews)

9.7 mi

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.

Eating area, two views

Chicken & Biscuits with gravy and cheese

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Metro Diner

4.0(64 reviews)

9.1 mi

I fell in love the chicken and waffles. I've not eaten anything like it before 10/10 on the Belgian…read morewaffles and fried chicken

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.

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

2.9(70 reviews)

0.6 mi

The good part was our service was really good. Our server made sure our iced teas and coffee were…read morefilled. He brought everything we asked for and was pleasant. I had the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and my eggs were terrible, my bacon was fatty and oddly crunchy, the blueberry pancakes were good. My Mom liked her pancakes, but really disliked her eggs and couldn't eat them. My brother's both liked their cheeseburgers and fries. The peanut butter pie was delicious! The coconut cream pie was not very good at all. The ambiance is in need of a makeover, as the booths have ripped seats. Overall, it was a nice time with family spending time together.

Great food and friendly service. It was definitely a slower pace so expect to relax and have the…read moreteam take their time.

Blueberry pancakes

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

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Magnificent Seven Pancake Breakfast

Cozy Oaks Restaurant

4.0(209 reviews)

11.7 mi

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.

Special's board.

Mom with her Corned beef and cabbage.

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Rye toast

Nutwood

4.6(165 reviews)

10.9 mi

I visited this quaint establishment when I was celebrating my parent's anniversary. Upon arrival I…read moredid miss the parking lot because the drive way into the lot is pretty small but managed to quickly turn around and park on the gravel lot. The outside patio is beautifully decorated with lights, tables and chairs and greenery with foliage to create that natural outdoor vibe. When you enter, it's like walking into a small home where you greeted and seated by a hostess or server. There's a main great room and 2 smaller rooms that have seating as well and ambiance lighting throughout for intimate gatherings. The bathrooms are clean and fully stocked with necessities. As for the food, I got the Brussel sprouts salad without goat cheese which was delicious . It was about the size of my fist for $13. I assumed it was more of a tasting menu. My mother got the gnocchi which was described as delicious but lukewarm in temperature. She loved the beet salad however and the side of sour dough bread. My dad got a 13oz steak with potato purée. His steak was good in flavor however he described it as a bit too tough, and could have been more tender. Since he is a retired chef of 40 years I value his input. My other family members ordered the egg yolk ravioli which seemed a bit of a strange combination but certainly worked out in flavor. The labneh that was with the beet salad was also paired and eaten with the sourdough bread which seemed to be a great idea. Unfortunately the bolognese pasta was not tender enough for my family's liking. If you like pasta that way then you should be just fine. Over all it was fine dining and good. If you would like to go to a place where the portions are a bit larger I would suggest another place. But this is a nice casual dining intimate place for any special small occasion. Last but not least, Beth our server was kind and sweet. She was patient and very accommodating with great table manner and should certainly be recognized for her gracious nature and hospitality.

I recently visited Nutwood with co-workers for lunch and tried the Open Faced Steak Sandwich. Crisp…read moretoast was topped with a creamy aioli, crisp arugula, tangy pickled red onion and tender nicely salted steak. The side of chips were nicely crisp and salty. Overall, it was a quality lunch.

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