Where to grab a late-night bite in Lakeland

Here’s where to go when those late-night cravings hit.

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Stay late after Monday night trivia with a basket of fries. | Photo by @cob_and_pen

Picture this: You finish a double-header at the Silvermoon Drive-In and late-night cravings kick in. While most of Lakeland shuts its doors pretty early, here are a few options for night owls with midnight munchies.

Ax-Caliber , 204 E. Orange St. | Open Thursday-Saturday until 11 p.m. | Order up an onion ring tower from the late night menu for your ax throwing team.

Cob & Pen , 1221 S. Florida Ave. | Open Sunday-Thursday until 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday until 12 a.m. | Stay late to satisfy your cravings with crispy Ultimate Fries and your choice of dipping sauces.

The Back Nine , 124 S. Tennessee Ave. | Open Friday-Saturday until 11 p.m. | Grab a round of cocktails with your meal while you play a round of virtual golf.

The Brass Tap , 1515 Town Center Dr. | Open Sunday-Thursday until 12 a.m., Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m. | Late nights call for beer + burgers, and the BBQ pulled pork burger is calling our name.

Nothing says late night quite like a cheesy quesadilla. | Photo by @justlakelandpics

Taco Bus , 126 S. Kentucky Ave. | Open Friday until 11 p.m., Saturday until 3 a.m. | End the night with tacos, burritos, or churros from this downtown spot.

Smokey Bones , 3901 US Hwy. 98 N. | Open Sunday-Saturday until 1 a.m. | Treat yourself to a savory rack of baby back ribs or something sweet like the roasted banana pudding.

Gator’s Dockside , 5147 US Hwy. 98 S. | Open Sunday-Saturday until 12 a.m. | Choose your spice level and indulge in a plate of award-winning buffalo chicken wings.

Salem’s Fresh Eats , 101 E. Memorial Blvd. | Open Sunday-Saturday until 4 a.m. | Out really late? Drive through this fast food go-to for a gyro or Philly cheesesteak.

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Connor is a lifelong Floridian based in Lakeland who joined LALtoday in 2022. A Southeastern University alum, her background is in marketing and writing. When she’s not bringing you Lakeland’s top stories, you can find her shopping at the downtown farmers market, searching local coffee shops for the best hazelnut latte, or performing comedy shows with Swan City Improv.
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