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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

A white sign with pink words reading "Coming Soon" outside a green restaurant with landscaping and a pink neon "Grievous Angel" sign

We’re hungry for what’s coming next, like Grievous Angel near Lake Mirror. | Photo by LALtoday

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Swan City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Lakeland — plus, one spot coming soon.

Franklin Bread House, 1201 S. Florida Ave. | Bakery
Do knot miss this outdoor Dixieland cafe in the space next to the Marathon gas station. It’s open Friday-Saturday mornings with Bavarian pretzels, Polish donuts, and coffee. Editor’s pick: The cinnamon + sugar pretzel.

Foxtail Coffee, 322 Kathleen Rd. | Coffee
This Central Florida staple has opened its first Lakeland location in the Shops at Lake Wire, the retail plaza by the Prospect Lake Wire apartment complex. In addition to coffee + espresso, it offers Kelly’s Ice Cream, breakfast bites, and a few lunch items.

The Wine Garden, 1204 S. Florida Ave. | Wine + charcuterie
This is Lakeland’s newest full-service wine bar, serving up global wine selections + gourmet goods Tuesday-Sunday in Dixieland.

Sausage House Market, 4204 S. Florida Ave., Ste. H | Polish
Pig out at this shop specializing in house-made Polish items like sausages, pierogies, and cheese with a top secret recipe.

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