Did you know National Small Business Week takes place from April 30-May 6? We think shopping small is cool all year round — but if you’re new to the local business scene, now is the perfect time to explore small businesses owned by your neighbors in every industry.
Wondering how we sourced our list? We asked our readers to share their staple shops on Instagram and in our newsletter.
*Note: This is not a complete list. To see even more businesses highlighted by locals, head to the comment section of our Instagram post.
Stop by Hana Tea House for boba, smoothies, and snacks.
Photo by LALtoday
Dining
- The Back Nine | Simulated sports and American fare
- Street Cafe Lakeland | Egyptian pop-up cafe located at Charlie’s Mini Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday + Thursday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Palace Pizza | Fresh pizza by-the-slice
- Unfiltered Lakeland | Coffee shop and artisan marketplace
- J. Burns’ Pizza Shop | Contemporary counter-serve, gluten-free-friendly pizzeria
- Mister Fish | Carry-out seafood, chicken, and more
- Tea Largo | Acai, tea, smoothies, and more
- Nineteen61 | Latin cuisine in a fine dining environment
- Krazy Kombucha | Fermented probiotic tea
- Dissent Craft Brewing | Locally-brewed craft beer
- Born and Bread Bakehouse | Handcrafted baked goods, breads, and coffees
- Jimbos Pit BBQ | Barbecue and home-baked pies
- Ethos Roasters | Locally-roasted whole bean and ground coffee
- Cafe Zuppina | Mediterranean restaurant and bakery
- Subs N Such | Subs, salads, Cubans, and more
- The Joinery | Multi-stall food and beverage hall
- Lugo’s Craft Distillery | Hand-crafted spirits and mixed drinks
- Vegetation Plant Food | Plant-based meals and meal preparation
- ABC Coffee and Supplies | Locally-roasted coffee and paper supplies for commercial spaces
- Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli | Imported Italian goods and bagels
- Juice Box Lakeland | Fresh juices, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches
- Black & Brew Coffeehouse and Bistro | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hand-crafted teas and coffees
- Zaza & Co . | Homemade cookies made to order
- Meraki Bakehouse | Baked goods for special order
- Divicious Deli | Pastries, coffee, and deli sandwiches
- Feasts of Persia | Persian-American fusion food truck
- Bandidas Lakeland | Pop-up eatery with baked goods, lunch items, and more
- Omusubee | Hand-made onigiri
- DOU Bakehouse | Desserts, macarons, and chocolates for pre-order
- Rooted Lakeland | Iced coffee, refreshers, acai bowls, waffles, and more
- Hana Tea House | Boba, smoothies, and snacks
- LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken | Hot chicken and fried chicken sandwiches, salads, and tenders
- Brew Hub | Local craft brewery
- Tito’s Latin Cuisine | Latin catering and food truck
- SunKava CBD | New generation kava bar
- Concord Coffee | Coffee, tea, specialty drinks
- Hillcrest Coffee | Coffee, tea, baked goods, live music
- Cob & Pen | Craft kitchen and bar
- Good Thyme | Fresh eats for breakfast and lunch
- From Beverly Bakery | Allergy-friendly special occasion cakes
- Mitchell’s Coffee | Independent coffee house
- Nuestro Guacamole | Homemade guacamole for delivery and pick-up
- Mike and Mike’s Desserts | Plant-based cupcakes made without dairy, nuts, or eggs
- Gigi’s Oriental Market | Market with international grocery items, prepared food, and gifts
- Blue Dog Craft Barbecue | Barbecue and meats by the pound
- Mimi’s Italian Ice | Dairy and gluten-free Italian ice, ice cream, and frozen treats
June Taylor is now located downtown.
Photo by @kellymeetsworld
Retail
- June Taylor | Vintage home goods and furniture
- Hocus Pocus Comics | Indie publishing company
- Velázquez Cigar Company | Boutique cigars and coffee
- Resurrection Motor Sports | Vehicle restorations
- Crafty Balz | Custom tumblers and drinkware
- Rafa Natural | Organic + hand-made bath, body, and home products
- Fien Clothing Company | Locally-made men’s apparel
- Hazel Blossoms | Hand-made car fresheners
- Swan City Design Co. | Custom laser-cut and engraved projects
- The Unrefined Creative | Handmade polymer clay earrings and mixed media jewelry
- Main & Monroe | Women’s lifestyle boutique
- Top Buttons Boutique | Gently-used clothing with sales benefitting local girls in need
- Jesse Caryl Vinyl | Vinyl records, CDs, and turntables
- Scout and Tag | Home goods, gifts, and apparel
- Take Heart Africa | Fair-trade goods benefitting women and orphans in Kenya
- Bagley Branded Products | Promotional products and branded apparel
- East of These | Custom accessory apparel brand
- Coast 2 Coast Beards | State-inspired beard oils and products
- Gaines Jewelers | Fine jewelry and repairs + appraisals
- Zen Bar Naturals | Soaps, salts, face + body oils, scrubs, and masks
- Thrift Lakeland | Gently used clothing, home decor, books, and shoes
- 1934 Soapciety | Hand-crafted soaps, body scrubs, and balms
- The Jewelry Box of Lakeland | Concierge jewelry boutique
- I Am Lakeland | Lakeland-themed apparel
- Buena Market | Curated pop-up markets
- Monkee’s of Lakeland | Women’s apparel
- Play It Again Sports | New and secondhand sports + fitness equipment
Services
Fitness
- Vital Fitness | Personal training, group classes, nutrition coaching
- Sculpted Swan Studio | Reformer pilates studio
- CrossFit OCI Fitness | CrossFit training and open gym
- The Balance Culture | Women’s group fitness classes including pilates, yoga, HIIT, strength and endurance training
- Cycledelic | Indoor cycling studio and smoothie bar
- All American Gym | Weight lifting gym
- Deb’s Gym | Weight training and personal training
- Lakeland Athletic Club | Health and wellness services and custom nutrition plans
- Adrenaline Body Works | Strength training and group classes
- Yoga Pointe | Hot and non-heated yoga for all levels
- Coach Corbett | Personal training, group fitness, and youth athletic development
Book an appointment at Woodlund Salon for a pampering experience.
Photo via Woodlund Salon
Self Care
- Woodlund Salon | Hair cut, color, and other services
- Pura Vie | Holistic wellness spa offering Western, Eastern, and energetic healing bodywork
- Do or Dye | Custom-designed hair salon
- Studio on Main | Hair services in downtown Lakeland
- Neighborhood Studio | Barbershop offering expert-level hair design
- Ciara Liebl | Traveling makeup artist
- The Color Palette Salon | Hair, skin, and nail services in south Lakeland
- Glam Color Bar | Hair, nails, microblading, and more
- Le Rou Aesthetics | Facials, lash, and brow services
- Method Tans | Spray tans and spray tan training + education
- Brit Bae Beauty | Hand-painted nail art and lash extensions
- Natalie Rae Haircare | Cosmetology, hair braiding, and education
- Lakeland MD | Direct primary care services
- Glow Esthetics | Mobile and studio spray tanning and teeth whitening
- Natasha Vega | Intuitive massage and corrective facials
- Bella Glam Beauty Salon | Makeup, extension, waxing, and more
Family
- Lakeland Snapology | Interactive block play for children
- Lakeland Moon Walk | Bounce houses, water slides, and more for rent
- BetterCare Solutions | Qualified nanny and babysitter dispatcher
- Behavioral Progression, Inc . | ABA services for individuals of all ages, stages of development, and abilities
- Special Fur You | Doggy daycare and boarding
Events
- Fantasy Balloons Lakeland | Balloon arches and installations
- Taylormade Floral Design | Wedding and special event florals
- The Picnic Supply | Luxury pop-up picnics and grazing tables
- Katie Lan Co . | Mixed media prints, painting, and photography
- Sarahndipity Creative Co . | Wedding and event calligraphy
- Under One Tent | Tents, bounce houses, and other event rentals
- Warrior Photography | Maternity, engagement, and special event photography
- Demissy Events | Event planning, decorating, and grazing tables
Home and auto
- Help(her) | À la carte services from grocery shopping and errand running to event services, meal prep, and packing
- Clari’s Cleaning Crew | Commercial and residential cleaning
- Garage Experts of Lakeland | Epoxy flooring, cabinetry, storage solutions
- Lakeland Dustless | Mobile dustless sandblasting
- Sunny Side Home Inspections | Inspections for buyers, four-point, wind mitigation, and more
- Xtreme Clean | Carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning
- Compass Mortage LLC | Home loan provider
- Knights Auto Styling | Window tint, audio, wraps, suspension, and custom lighting
Design, production, and professional services
- NFocus Productions | Video production agency
- Blossom and Grove Studio | Photography studio and event space
- Carroll Design Co . | Logo design, branding, graphic design, photography, and more
- Keller Creative | Interior design services
- Archipollo | 3D graphic design studio
- Christian Lee Designs | Interior design and custom furniture
- Dippidi | Digital marketing and advertising
- Laser Focus Leadership | Leadership coaching, workforce strategy coaching, and diversity training
- Gillian Fazio Art | Commercial muralist