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20+ great brunch restaurants to try in Lakeland

Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Lakeland, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.

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Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We listed a whole bunch of brunch options (more than 20), along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.

Note: All times listed are brunch-only.

Price estimates are based on general entrees, and don’t include drinks, tax, or tip.

$ ~ $10 or less per person
$$ ~ $10-20 per person
$$$ ~ $20+ per person

Two pieces of avocado toast with a micro salad

Munch on some avocado toast while enjoying your bottomless mimosas at Frescos.

Bottomless mimosas

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar | Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | $$ | Our perfect brunch lineup includes fried green tomatoes, apple bourbon monkey bread, and spicy chicken and waffles paired with a pineapple mimosa.

Cob & Pen | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | Peruse the menu for everything from French toast to brunch fries — try the “My"-Mosa bar to build your own mimosa using orange, pineapple, or pom-cran juice.

The Terrace Grille's dining room has plush orange chairs, large windows, and two glasses of white wine on the table.

Celebrate your next special occasion at The Terrace Grille’s newly renovated dining room.

For a special occasion

Garden Bistro | Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | $$ | Enjoy your brunch with a scenic view of Lake Mirror.

Nineteen61 | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | $$ | Try the eggs Benedict served with Serrano ham and a breakfast potato + chorizo blend.

Terrace Grille | Saturday-Sunday,10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $$ | We recommend the Terrace Omelet featuring sauteed spinach, wild mushrooms, red peppers, and goat cheese.

A giant pretzel on a plate with white queso and honey mustard dipping sauces.

If you ask us, no meal at Food + Beer is complete without the giant pretzel — no matter what time of day it is.

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Sports bar spots

Smith’s American Tavern | Saturday-Sunday,10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $$ | Whether you’re ordering up a breakfast burger or biscuits + gravy, feast with the whole family before heading back to compete in simulated sports like golf.

Food + Beer | Saturday-Sunday,10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $$ | Try this restaurant’s unique twists on brunch classics like the blueberry muffin French toast or red velvet chicken + waffles.

A cinnamon roll, egg bake, and other pastry on a table

Are you team sweet or team savory when it comes to your Born and Bread order?

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Pastry paradises

Born & Bread Bakehouse | Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | $ | This carb-lover’s happy place is known for sandwiches, croissants, and creations like the cruffin. Plus, it’s vegan-friendly: Try the Banana Nate Muffins and B+B granola.

Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop | Monday-Friday, 7 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | $ | This spot offers pastries + breakfast sandwiches all day long — try the Western Omelet or a guava and cheese pastry.

Market on Kentucky | Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | $ | Grab a pastry from Meraki Bakehouse’s stall + pair it with a house-made coffee, tea, or smoothie for the perfect brunch bite.

A hand holds a bagel sandwich in front of Uncle Nick's Deli in Lakeland. The cheese bagel is wrapped in aluminum foil. The deli is in a small shopping center and has a few tables and chairs by the front entrance.

You’re looking at a fresh mozzarella bagel from Uncle Nick’s with sausage, egg, cheese, and cream cheese.

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Quick and easy

Fat Jack’s Deli & Pub | Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $ | This is a cozy local scene where you want to be a regular — you might find a line out the door, but that’s usually a good sign.

Mary’s Bagel Café | Tuesday-Sunday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | $ | Pick up a bagel or breakfast sandwich with names inspired by New York City, like the Bronx with bacon and egg or the Grand Central egg sandwich.

Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli and Bagels | Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. (closes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday), Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $ | There are more than 20 bagel flavors to try here, and all of them are made fresh daily.

Swan Brewing | Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. | $ | Enjoy live music on the patio while enjoying food from a rotating line-up of food trucks, along with bottomless mimosas + swan-grias.

Brew Hub | Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | $ | Live music, drink specials, and food truck bites are the names of the brunch game at this brewery + tasting room.

Four white plates sit on a brown wooden table. Two contain two slices of French toast while the other two contain scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage links.

Don’t have room for “The Hulk?” Try Cozy Oaks’ “French Toast Special” — two slices of French toast, two eggs, two sausage links, and two slices of bacon.

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Delightful diners

Britt’s Cafe | Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., (stays open until 8 p.m. on Friday), Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $$ | Choose from savory Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, bowls, and more.

Egg Station | Daily, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (stays open until 7 p.m. on Friday) | $ | We recommend the Southern French Toast (made with biscuits) + a side of home fries if you’re feeling extra hungry.

The Brunch Box | Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $ | Whether you’re looking for a light bite or a hearty burger, The Brunch Box can deliver what you’re craving.

Charlie’s Family Restaurant | Daily, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | $ | This family-style diner has been serving up Southern comfort foods for more than 25 years.

Cozy Oaks | Daily, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $ | We recommend The Hulk — two pancakes, two slices of French toast, two eggs, home fries, grits, bacon, and toast.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe | Daily, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | $$ | Looking for something sweet? Try the Banana Split Waffles with banana, pineapple, strawberries, chocolate fudge syrup, and pecans.

Metro Diner | Wednesday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | This eatery is known for allowing customers “to order anything, any time of day” — we hear the biscuits + gravy are not to be missed.

The Egg Factory | Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. | $ | In addition to breakfast bowls and other brunch options, this spot offers weekly lunch deals.

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