Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Lakeland restaurants have opened over the past several months, from Food + Beer’s American fare to Fresh Kitchen’s delicious bowls.
To satisfy those who are starving for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more Swan City restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.
Newly open
Stop by La Granja for Peruvian fare.
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La Granja
, 3919 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Peruvian cuisine
Stop by for an order of fajitas, a steak, chicken, or seafood platter, or anything else from this new spot’s extensive menu.
Signage is up at Lakeland’s first Fresh Kitchen location.
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Fresh Kitchen
, 4520 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Build your own bowls
Pick and choose your favorite staples from Fresh Kitchen’s line to create your perfect bowl — we recommend the cauliflower potato mash and the salmon.
You can’t go wrong with a Food + Beer burger.
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Food + Beer
, 3615 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 1350, Lakeland | American
This modern sports bar serves made-from-scratch food until 2 a.m. Try a wide variety of good eats and drinks like Tin Can Nachos, burgers, and the Strawberry Feels Spritz while watching one of the 38 TVs.
Stop by Lakeland’s newest sushi spot for your next roll.
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Sushi Masa
, 5700 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Sushi
Looking for rolls as far as the eye can sea? Lakeland’s newest sushi spot offers endless lunch and dinner specials.
Try the vegan burnt ends (top right) next time you’re at 4 Rivers Smokehouse.
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4 Rivers Smokehouse
, 4729 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Barbecue
We tried almost everything on the menu at this new BBQ spot and are happy to report it’s just as tasty as we hoped it would be.
A drive-thru option is coming soon to this new spot.
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Jessie’s Gourmet Sandwich Cafe
, 1825 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland | Sandwiches
We’ve got your lunch plans right here, Lakeland — Jessie’s Gourmet Sandwich Cafe opened on Edgewood Drive in late September. Stop by for hot + cold sandwiches, plus vegetarian options. A drive-thru option will be coming soon.
We’re craving everything Crave has to offer.
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Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue
, 2250 Griffin Rd., Lakeland | American | Barbecue
Lakeland’s newest ax-throwing venue is located in a former bank. The spot serves hot dogs and barbecue to customers who can also help themselves to the self-pour draft wall while throwing axes.
Cheers to new tea options.
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Tsaocaa Tea & Michi Ramen
, 4238 US Hwy. 98 N., Lakeland | Ramen
Lakelanders are loving this spot’s extensive menu. Highlights include the ramen noodles, fried chicken, and seemingly endless list of specialty teas.
Bedrock is open late on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Bedrock Wings
, 127 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | American | Chicken wings
The restaurant in the former location of Pita Pit in downtown Lakeland specializes in chicken wings, burgers, sandwiches, and more. There’s another Bedrock location on Edgewood Drive as well.
Crumbl keeps you coming back week after week.
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Crumbl Cookies
, 919 Lakeland Park Center Dr., Ste. 370, Lakeland | Desserts
This new cookie shop brings a rotating menu of flavors that changes every week. All cookies are freshly made in-house — peek inside
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Low & Slow is open for business and slinging barbecue.
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Low and Slow Smokehouse
, 1853 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland | Barbecue
This North Carolina-based eatery offers barbecue classics like brisket, burgers, fried pickles, and shrimp + grits. End your meal with the Sheriff Judd dessert: Two MoonPies served with vanilla ice cream.
Stop by Andrew’s Coffee to drive thru or enjoy the patio.
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Andrew’s Coffee
, 3601 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Coffee
Formerly known as happyfastdelicious, this coffee shop is a new concept from the same owners and staff. The building itself has a fresh paint job, an updated patio, and a new ordering system — customers also have more drink options at lower prices.
Find Pizza Daddy’s inside the Lake Morton Market & Deli.
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Pizza Daddy’s
, 811 E. Palmetto St.
This takeout spot offers freshly made pizzas, subs, wings, and more. Opening in late 2023, it took off thanks to word of mouth from satisfied customers. Try our favorite pie, the New Bicycle, on your next visit.
The team behind The Cultivated Pig will be the first to try the program.
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The Cultivated Pig
, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Barbecue
Selected as the first to try Catapult’s new restaurant residency program
, The Cultivated Pig is serving up live fire-cooked meats. Try it for lunch and dinner on the Catapult patio.
Coming soon
Hakucho is bringing Japanese small plates downtown.
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Hakucho
, 207 E. Main St., Lakeland | Izakaya
| Projected opening: Spring 2024
Japanese-inspired small plates (think: similar to a Spanish tapas bar) are coming soon to the longtime vacant spot between Linksters Taproom and Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro on Main Street. This eatery is coming to you from the same local owners of Sabu Ramen
, located in The Joinery, who tell us they’re eyeing a June opening.
We caught landscapers working their magic in front of the Peach House before it opens.
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Peach House
, 733 E. Palmetto St. | Nomadic | Projected opening: Early 2024
The owners of Revival are opening a new food concept at the former home of Red Door Lakeland, just off the shores of Lake Morton. You can expect a marriage of midcentury modern and Palm Springs aesthetics, “nomadic” food inspired by Mediterranean, New Orleans, and Florida flavors.
Bandidas
, 1755 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland | Pastries | Projected opening: Early 2024
Owners Gabriella and Giovanna Favilli-Vigoreaux plan to sell baked goods Wednesday-Sunday. Breakfast, lunch, and grab + go options will also be enjoyed indoors or on the patio.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot is coming to Lakeside Village at the former Crispers location.
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KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
, 1568 Town Center Dr., Lakeland | Korean | Opening: Monday, Feb. 19
You’ll soon be able to enjoy your custom creations at the former Crispers location in Lakeside Village. Get ready for all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean barbecue cooked at your table.
Lakeland Loft and Island Breeze owner Solomon Wassef shared this rendering of the upcoming biz.
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Island Breeze Tiki Bar
, 201 E. Main St., Lakeland | Tiki bar | Projected opening: TBA
Soon, you won’t need to make a beach trip to enjoy your favorite tropical drinks. Island Breeze will bring blended tropical beverages and an updated facade
to the location formerly home to Dart World Gaming Arena.
Sabrina’s Delicacies is available for online orders before the storefront opens.
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Sabrina’s Delicacies
, 4610 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland | Charcuterie | Projected opening: TBA
This formerly mobile-only biz is bringing its charcuterie boards to a brick-and-mortar shop near Tea Largo. The best part? You’ll still be able to enjoy grab-and-go boards in addition to dine-in seating.
Here’s what we have to look forward to.
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The Peach Cobbler Factory
, 5261 US Hwy. 98 S., Ste. 8C, Lakeland | Desserts | Projected opening: TBA
Get ready for Southern-style desserts like banana pudding, brownies, cookies, and — of course — many different types of cobbler. This location will come to the Highland City Town Center plaza.
Cafe Zuppina is making the move downtown.
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Cafe Zuppina
, 116 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland | Mediterranean and Eastern European | Projected opening: February 2024
This Lakeland favorite is moving downtown into the space formerly occupied by Cafe Roti. Owner Berna Nar plans to increase dining occupancy
compared to the cafe’s South Florida Avenue spot, meaning table service will return.
Mootown Scoops will be located next to Mister Fish.
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Mootown Scoops
, 719 E. Palmetto St., Ste. 3, Lakeland | Ice cream | Projected opening: TBA
Max Miller, owner of Blue Dog Craft Barbecue in The Joinery, is behind this new ice cream shop coming to the Lake Morton area. Expect a great playlist — the shop will have a Motown theme.
Get ready for midcentury design and classic coffees.
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Pour Bear Coffee
, 4608 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Lakeland | Coffee | Projected opening: Spring 2024
A new coffee shop is opening in the same plaza as Tea Largo and Sabrina’s Delicacies. We got a sneak peek at the remodel as the team brings in vintage furniture, midcentury wallpaper, and reclaimed wood accents to create a cozy space. Owner Jordan Bjorn says the shop will specialize in staple espresso + coffee drinks.
Is your most-anticipated eatery not on our list? Tell us what you’re looking forward to — we trust you have good taste.