BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
PLUM BOUTIQUE
238 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
FB @TopButtons
IG @topbuttons
Fashion that makes you feel good. Plum Market is a women’s clothing boutique located next to Top Buttons. Pick up your next favorite outfit, from head to toe, at Plum Boutique. Choose from upscale denim, clothing, accessories, shoes, and bags. Every purchase at Plum helps fund the programs of Top Buttons. Top Buttons is a faith-based nonprofit organization that empowers young women through mentorship, education, and fashion. You can find stylish new and gently used items at any of their boutique and designer thrift shop locations.
2nd: Amelia Paige Boutique
3rd: Babe’s Shoes & Apparel
BEST GIFT SHOP/ BOUTIQUE
SCOUT & TAG
244 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(863) 225-2426
FB @scoutingVintage
IG @scoutandtag
Looking for a locally sourced Lakeland gift? Scout & Tag has it! This 3500 square foot storefront offers the cutest furnishings, decor, gifts, Lakelandcentric items, and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint products. Rafa Natural also has a space offering their organic and natural skincare products inside Scout & Tag. After browsing Rafa’s delightful soaps and such, check out Scout & Tags offerings of seasonal items, custom pieces, apparel, accessories, bride and groom, baby items, pet items, furniture, home accents, drinkware, plants, books and paper goods, puzzles, trinkets, and more.
2nd: Bungalow Boutique and Gifts
3rd: Stationery Loft & Gift Boutique
BEST JEWELER
MUNCHEL’S FINE JEWELRY
3227 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 619-6269
FB: Munchel’s Fine Jewelry & Coins
IG @munchelsjewelry
This family-owned and operated Lakeland jewelry store has been keeping Central Florida sparkling for over 30 years. Munchel’s offers a large selection of jewelry, diamonds, luxury pre-owned timepieces, antique heirlooms, rare coins, and gemstones, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings, pendants, loose diamonds, and custom jewelry. Munchel’s Fine Jewelry doesn’t just sell beautiful pieces – they can repair them too! One patron raved, “Service is exceptional every time we go! Everyone there is very friendly and they know what they’re talking about. Fair prices, and BD was very helpful with my boyfriend’s watches. Would highly recommend for any repairs or jewelry needs!”
2nd: Foshee Jewelers
3rd: Gaines Jewelers
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
DIXIELAND RELICS
949 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 559-8356
FB @DixielandRelics
IG @dixielandrelics
Plan to make a trip to Lakeland’s Best Antique Store, Dixieland Relics, on your next antiquing adventure. This vintage and antique shop is a treasure all its own, located in a former gas station on the corner of Highland Street and South Florida Avenue. You’ll find a bit of everything, including funky furniture, vintage decor, and more! “Such a fun antique store with a lot to see! They have a few different buildings with everything from old machine parts to curious decor. They also have plants, statues, and really funky bric a brac. Prices vary widely on their items so there’s something for everyone,” writes one happy shopper.
2nd: June Taylor
3rd: Lloyds of Lakeland
BEST THRIFT STORE
TOP BUTTONS BOUTIQUES
236 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(Locations in Bartow, Winter Haven, and St. Pete)
(863) 220-2464
FB @TopButtons
IG @topbuttons
Top Buttons offers designer thrift for a good cause. This faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable and educational organization offers online platforms, educational events, clothing boutiques, and programs for teens in need aiming to empower young women by providing the resources they need. Top Buttons offers new and gently used thrift items at affordable prices, so you can do some high-end shopping without the high-end price tag.
2nd: Goodwill Lakeland Superstore
3rd: The Salvation Army
BEST BIKE SHOP
BENTS CYCLERY
1058 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 688-2126
FB @BentsCycling
IG @bentscyclery
Everyone in Lakeland knows Bents is the place for all things bikes! This family-owned bike shop has provided new bikes, bike gear, service, and repair for over 50 years. Bents is a Lakeland institution with something for the novice and avid cyclist alike. Just ask their customers! “Best bike shop ever! Bent will help steer you to the best bicycle for your needs. And they’ll do minor adjustments and repairs on it for life!”
2nd: LeRoy’s Bikeworks
BEST BOOK STORE
PRESSED LKLD
213 E Bay St, Lakeland
(863) 603-3166
FB @pressedlkld
IG @pressedlkld
Independent bookstore and coffee shop, Pressed, has only been open for a year, and already, they’re a Best Of LKLD voter favorite! Christina and Paul Needham opened the downtown Lakeland bookstore last summer as a “gathering space for people in our community to work, read, study, and engage in meaningful conversation.” After picking up an Ethos coffee and a Honeycomb Bread Bakers pastry from the bar, browse the Pressed curated selection of new books (classics and new releases) and a smaller section of second-hand reads. Book it over to the events tab on their website to see what’s happening at Pressed!
2nd: Books-A-Million
3rd: Little Bus Books
BEST FURNITURE STORE
HAVERTYS FURNITURE
4240 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 646-1463
FB @Havertys
IG @havertysfurniture
“At Havertys, we understand your goal of having a warm and inviting home – not just a house.” Havertys Furniture has thousands of pieces of high-quality furniture in an array of styles through their website and catalogs that customers can see and feel in person at one of their over 100 locations across 16 states. Havertys in Lakeland has a reputation for tailored customer service, with one customer writing, “Our salesperson was wonderful. Zero pressure, super helpful and knowledgeable. The cashier was warm and welcoming and had a wonderful smile! The porter was amazing and treated our new furniture like it was a gift for a loved one. He was excellent! We love our furniture and Haverty’s will be our first stop next time we are looking for furniture!”
2nd: Claussen’s Fine Furniture
3rd: June Taylor
BEST LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET VENDOR
KRAZY KOMBUCHA
1030 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 661-8015
FB @krazykombucha
IG @krazykombucha
Krazy Kombucha is krazy good (and good for you)! A fan favorite of the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market, Krazy Kombucha offers a selection of sweet and tangy kombucha flavors that are organic, low in sugar, naturally rich in probiotics and healthy acids, and brewed right here in Lakeland. Tart Cherry, Mermaid Lemonade, Blueberry Vanilla, and Spirulina Mint are just some unique and delicious Krazy Kombucha flavors. If you find yourself craving their kombucha outside the farmers market, you can get the good stuff at the Krazy Kombucha taproom, Bok Tower Gardens, Cake Makers Studio, Quinteassence Kava Bar, Tea Largo, and Cafe Zuppina. Cheers to Krazy Kombucha for their Best Of LKLD win!
2nd: Honeycomb Bread Bakers
3rd: TIE – East of These Omusubee