Delicious, fast and friendly, and cute; this shop checks all the boxes!…read more The scarpas Italian was fresh and had perfectly balanced meat to veggies ratio. The chicken pesto was amazing; I loved the pesto and having a grilled cutlet over a fried was a nice change in pace. Highly recommend both. The time from ordering to receiving my food was less than 10 minutes so very quick for an easy in and out lunch. Now the ambiance, it's a cute little shop with a nice out patio that is cool and clean, making it perfect for a casual and relaxing lunch. Bonus points for having a drive thru!

It had been way too long since my last visit to Jessie's Gourmet Sandwich Cafe so I visited with…read moreco-workers yesterday for lunch. This time I had the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and It was perfect! Crisp ciabatta bread was filled with tender grilled chicken, flavorful pesto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, rich balsamic glaze and gooey provolone cheese. Jessie's continues to be one of the best sandwich and lunch spots in Lakeland.

I have visited Dalat Town on multiple occasions over the last year and it continues to be one of my…read morefavorite places to eat in Lakeland. On my most recent visit for dinner I had the Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls and Chicken Pho. The Spring Rolls have a soft sticky shell filled with crisp lettuce and cucumber, tender shrimp and pork, and soft cool vermicelli noodles. A rich peanut sauce on the side is perfect for dipping. This was also the first time I tried the restaurant's Pho. Hot and flavorful beef broth was filled with soft savory noodles, tender chicken, crisp bean sprouts, scallions and jalapenos, and flavorful cilantro. I requested the chili oil for an additional kick. Overall, Dalat Town is my favorite spot for Vietnamese food in Lakeland and a must visit.

Amazing place! Great service and very tasty. Menu is typical of Vietnamese restaurants. They have…read moremeat, vegetarian, and vegan options. If you've never had Vietnamese Iced Coffee, HIGHLY recommend it. They make it just like every Vietnamese restaurant and it's the best iced coffee you'll can get. I ordered an iced coffee, eggrolls, and bo luc lac (shaking beef) for eating in and another coffee and a banh mi to go. The food was so good in the restaurant that I forgot to take pictures. Very tasty and this was a great hidden gem in Lakeland. I went with coworkers as a party of six. Menu clearly states parties of 6+ have tip automatically included. It was and I just wish I could've tipped on top. Place was nice and spacey but casual. You can talk and have conversation. Not a quiet, "upscale" kind of place but would still be great for a date night. Plenty of parking because it's in a huge shopping plaza. Price point is pretty good considering how other places are priced. Overall, if you like Vietnamese food (or have never tried it), this is a great spot to check out. Highly recommend and love finding this spot in my city! EDIT/UPDATE: The food and service is still 5 stars. I took a star off because I found out the tips don't go to the servers. I saw this on a recent visit. Will definitely come back for the food and service, but I won't be tipping. As a former food service worker myself, that doesn't sit right with me.

My kid's school was having a fair complete with food truck "rally" (does it count as a rally if…read morethere are only 4 food trucks?). There were massive lines for the other 3 trucks, so we ended up at Jimmy's. I ordered two orders of the fried shrimp. My order was done in less than 10 minutes, which was pretty good for a food truck. The fried shrimp is 6 pieces, and it's $12. For $2 more, you get a generous side of fries. The shrimp was huge and sweet. The french fries were thick and well fried, although they were overly salty. You are offered tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. I asked for just ketchup and received nothing. This is a pretty efficient food truck, and I think the prices are reasonable. The shrimp was good, although the fries were salt bombs. The rest of the menu is very crab-heavy (most items are topped with crab), which might or might not appeal to you (it didn't for my family).

Great crab cake burger!…read more I found this food truck when I had an event at Brew Hub. Since I was going to be there for three hours, I figured I needed to nourish myself with a bit of grub first. I'm glad this was the truck that was there because it was definitely satisfying! I got the crab cake burger and it was delicious. There was a good amount of crab in it and the bun was very sturdy. I added fries on for an additional dollar. The fries were solid, but I find my true test for fries it whether I would eat them without any dipping sauce. It didn't have enough seasoning or flavor so I ended up needing ketchup. They were crispy and nicely fried though. I was surprised that adding fries was only a dollar. That's a pretty awesome deal. The workers were super friendly. Since it was hot outside I placed my order and came back five minutes later to grab the food. I would definitely eat at this food truck again!

Recommended by good friends, we immediately liked the look and ambience of the restaurant. Quiet &…read morequaint, the food is a little bit of everything. Ftom bbq to burgers to seafood. We ordered blackened grouper sandwich. Collard geeens, bbq beans & coleslaw. Oh and of course a tall hlass of perfectly sweetened tea! Gotta have that. The food was awesome and cooked perfectly! The server was friendly n joked with us. We will recommend it and will definitely be back!

Charm City posted a cheesesteak weekly special that we first tried on April 14th, and it was…read moreexcellent. The sandwich was fresh, packed with flavor, and topped with a savory white cheddar sauce on a seeded roll. Everything tasted high quality and well executed. A week later, the special was extended, so we went back and ordered it again on April 29th. Unfortunately, the sandwich was noticeably different the second time around. The consistency and texture of the steak had changed and felt more like frozen pre-sliced beef compared to the fresher, more consistent steak from our first visit. Even comparing the photos side-by-side, the difference is pretty noticeable. It was a bit of a letdown after such a strong first impression, but hopefully the restaurant can find a happy medium if they decide to bring this special back again.

This is one of the most authentic Cuban restaurant here in Lakeland it's a very small place with…read morenormally just one waitress she's also very nice I had the pork with black beans and rice and sweet plantains don't forget to get your Cafe Con Leche with real sugar it's the bomb the inside is very quaint and they have a lot of different sweets that you can buy but most of the time they're gone so if you see them buy them. Honestly I've been coming here probably 15 years maybe I can't remember. I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal here ever.

Parking can get hectic during lunch time and the seating fills up fast but the food is great. Nice…read moreowners. Some things sell out quickly so if you're looking to snag something for a late lunch or dinner, you may miss out.

Dean's special has me in a headlock. It's literally the best sub my taste buds have ever come in…read morecontact with. I'm a garlic lover, so the fresh garlic in every bite satisfies my cravings. Great service, fast and efficient. Friendly staff. 10 out of 10 every time! This place is amazing.

Very happy we tried this little family-owned sandwich shop. It's always busy, so we figured we'd…read moregive it a try. Very good sandwiches; freshly chopped meat and veggies; and very well seasoned. I would return for sure.

Parlor Doughnuts in Lakeland, FL -- Come for the doughnuts, stay because you've made a new friend…read more My husband and I walked into Parlor Doughnuts around 10:30 in the morning with absolutely NO idea what kind of doughnut we wanted. None. Zero. We stood there studying the menu like it was a major life decision. Thankfully, there wasn't a line behind us, because we probably took a good 10 minutes trying to figure out our doughnut destiny. And the wonderful woman working the counter was SO patient, friendly and helpful. Honestly, she didn't just help us choose doughnuts -- she probably could have helped us figure out our lives, too. And if she ever decides to get into real estate, I'm telling you now -- this gal could sell some houses! She was that engaging and personable. We told her what we liked, and she worked with us. I love peanut butter, and she told me she had a little bit left, so she made me a fresh doughnut with it. It was absolutely delicious. My husband likes very plain doughnuts, so she made him a "Plain Jane" and even offered to add a little sugar or honey. He politely declined because apparently he wants his doughnut to be as plain as humanly possible. We also grabbed a few of their smaller doughnuts, which were only 65¢ each. Everything was incredibly fresh, and there were probably a dozen or so varieties available that morning. Some had already sold out, but here's the cool part: if they have the ingredients, they'll work with you and make what they can. Especially on a slower morning, it felt like such a personal experience. The doughnuts were so fresh that my pictures honestly don't do them justice. The shop itself is also really nice. There's parking around downtown if you look for the free spots, music playing overhead (hello, 60s! ), plenty of tables, couches and comfortable spaces. It would be a great little place to sit and work, too. And the air-conditioning was PERFECT -- not freezing, not roasting. Just right. So if you're in Lakeland, come support this local doughnut shop. The doughnuts are fresh, the people are wonderful, and you might even walk out with a new favorite doughnut... or a new real estate agent. Parlor Doughnuts -- definitely worth a stop!

Great location though the parking is a little sus. Beware where you park…read more The Maple Bacon doughnut is, mmm! The coffee is above average. It is very welcoming as soon as you walk in and the people were great. I love their doughnuts. It is always a great to come here.

Jasons Deli has been our favorite place for 20 years. We love their salad bar. Every thing on it…read morelooks fresh. We have been to other restaurants that have salad bars. Jasons Deli is our favorite salad bar. We drive a ways to come to it. If salad is not your thing they have sandwiches and soup. Their prices are very good. The manager is very nice and the employees are also. Also it always clean. If you are coming for the salad bar we have noticed someone is constantly checking to make sure they don't run out of anything. Their salad bar selection is very good. Their seating is very comfortable. We love coming to this restaurant.

This place needs some TLC. Location is super dark inside. There was one 3 top before us that was…read morealready seated and yet it still took almost 25 minutes to get our food. It's not they cook anything. Literally a 1/2 club royal and a cup of soup. It took me less time to eat the food then waiting on it. My club royal had the sauce on it whereas my wife's didn't. My daughter got some kind of salad with chicken and 1/2 of the lettuce was bad. Very disappointing.

I was meeting a friend for lunch in Lakeland FL so I looked for a highly recommended option. Cob &…read morePen came up on a number of lists. It's located in a nondescript building that's basically one large dining room with a bar in the back. Since we got there at the top of the lunch hour, it was not busy so we were served very quickly. The menu had lots of interesting options - I went with the Beer Braised Pork Street Tacos and could not have been more pleased with my choice. They are made with shaved pieces of pork topped with lettuce, Muenster cheese, honey mustard, and pickles. The taste of all that together is excellent. If you are in the area, this is an excellent choice for a good lunch!

A renovated Tudor historic home, now a bistro with craft beer/bar and crafted eats…read more We chose the cheese board alongside a couple drinks. The cheeseboard includes meat and cheddar, Kalamata olives, naan bread, pickles, Brie cheese, a mustard sauce and a raspberry spread. The grapes on the board were super fresh and also tasted great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is a nice option on a beautiful day. I highly recommend!

Over the years I've visited several Firehouse Subs and during my visits they're rarely busy during…read morelunch. The location in Bartow is the one exception. During the week I stopped in twice during various times and each time they were busy. At this location the food is good but the service seemed a bit slow. The owner/manager is eager to take your money but between ordering and serving there is a breakdown. I'm not sure if new employees were on the line working, but my 4" Hook and Ladder shouldn't take 20 minutes to make. Although I was a bit disappointed, as you can see, I went back a second time. Even though it gets a bit loud inside , it's still a good sub.

I got to say their app is amazing. Hubby and I were shopping at Sam Club and we realize we were…read more hungry. As were driving home I placed the order online and checked out as a guest. By the time we got there it was ready! I jump out of the truck and got my order & jump back in. The food is good, the order was correct. The chilliest, the Italian, the jerk turkey is what we order. Delicious.