BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
RAFA NATURAL
244 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(863) 712-7620
FB @RafaNaturalLakelandFl
IG @rafanatural
Customers are glowing inside and out about Rafa Natural! This downtown Lakeland mainstay offers curated products with the best natural ingredients to deliver the highest quality products. A family-owned company, Rafa features locally crafted, natural, vegan, and organic skincare and bath and body lines of products. From face care to bath and body care, home fragrance, and more, Rafa products are always made fresh in Florida. One pampered patron writes, “I love Rafa Natural products! Going into their downtown Lakeland shop is always a treat! The attendants are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.”
2nd: Bungalow Boutique and Gifts
3rd: ICONIC Lakeland
BEST CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
AMELIA PAIGE BOUTIQUE
223 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(863) 500-4264
1470 Town Center Dr, Lakeland
(863) 347-4020
FB @ameliapaigeboutique
IG @ameliapaigeboutique
Owner Alicia Lovett and her husband opened Amelia Paige Boutique in 2016. They’ve recently opened their second location at Lakeside Village, congratulations! A repeat winner, Amelia Paige offers on-trend finds to stock your closet, from tops, bottoms, dresses, and rompers, to jewelry, accessories, shoes, and gifts. One customer writes, “I love everything about this store! Amazing quality products and friendly staff. I get so many compliments on my purchases from this amazing boutique! Amelia Paige carries many sizes, and I always find exactly what I am looking for, from vacation to everyday wear and amazing hats; they have it all!”
2nd: Bungalow Boutique and Gifts
3rd: Monkee’s of Lakeland
BEST GIFT SHOP
SCOUT & TAG
244 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(863) 225-2426
FB @scoutingVintage
IG @scoutandtag
This 3500-square-foot storefront is a treasure trove of locally sourced Lakeland gifts. Scout & Tag boasts the cutest furnishings, decor, and gifts, including Lakeland-centric finds and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint products. Inside Scout & Tag, Rafa Natural adds a ‘touch’ of organic skincare with delightful soaps. After pampering yourself, explore Scout & Tag’s seasonal items, custom pieces, apparel, accessories, bride and groom goods, baby essentials, pet products, furniture, home accents, drinkware, plants, books, paper goods, puzzles, and more! “I love this store, of course! Great items for gifts and to decorate my own house. But the owner and staff are why I return to shop! Best people to invest in!! I love to support great folks in business!” raves one happy shopper.
2nd: Traditions Unlimited
3rd: Take Heart
BEST JEWELER
MUNCHEL’S FINE JEWELRY
3227 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 619-6269
FB @Munchels
IG @munchelsfinejewelry
Munchel’s Fine Jewelry is a family-owned and operated business that has made Central Florida sparkle for over 30 years. They offer a wide selection of fine jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones. They also carry a variety of luxury pre-owned timepieces, antique heirlooms, and rare coins and offer jewelry repair. One customer raves, “I have bought several pieces of jewelry from them and they are the nicest and most knowledgeable jewelers I have ever dealt with. They are happy to answer any questions and were able to repair a few of my watches with ease. They take pride in their customer service and jewelry that they have in their inventory.”
2nd: Foshee Jewelers
3rd: Marshall Jewelers
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
LLOYDS OF LAKELAND
301 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
(863) 682-2787
FB @lloydsoflakeland
IG @lloydslakeland
Lloyds of Lakeland is an antique treasure trove! They have been in the antique and auction business for 25 years in the same location. During the week, they run a multidealer antique mall (30 dealers) and hold auctions and estate sales on weekends. Explore this two-story antique store for your next big find! “Worth the stop! This antique store is full of nostalgia! First of all try to make it during a Saturday when the farmers market and other vendors are out. You won’t be disappointed. We usually park on the opposite end, work our way down, turn around and hit up Lloyds! It is honestly a place you can get lost in and spend quite a bit of time in. It’s a great place to find unique gifts,” writes one Lloyds of Lakeland patron.
2nd: Dixieland Relics
3rd: Lakeland Antique Mall
BEST THRIFT STORE
THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE & DONATION CENTER
3915 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 648-0047
FB: The Salvation Army Lakeland
Clothes, shoes, purses, furniture, books, oh my! The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center is a great stop for all things second-hand. Shoppers rave about the vast selection of interesting items and friendly, attentive staff. One customer writes, “Good selection, friendly service, thankful for this store and cause for better in the world.” According to their mission statement, “The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.”
2nd: 360 Unlimited
3rd: Goodwill Lakeland Superstore
BEST PAWNSHOP
WEST COAST PAWN & GUN OF LAKELAND, FLORIDA
5619 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland
(863) 816-5830
FB @WestCoastPawnDeals
West Coast Pawn & Gun is a family-owned business serving Lakeland since 2008. “We take pride in giving our customers excellent customer service while providing a relaxing atmosphere with an abundance of options.” One customer writes, “The crew over at West Coast are incredible! They love what they do, and it shows. I have had multiple employees spend time with me to ensure I was taken care of. Special shout out to Kyle for taking the extra couple of steps and going the extra mile. Will ONLY use these guys from here on!” After you’re done shopping for (or selling/pawning) precious metals or firearms, stop by and give puppy Ruger a pat on the head!
2nd: Lake Miriam Pawn
3rd: Value Pawn & Jewelry
BEST BIKE SHOP
LEROY’S BIKEWORKS
6935 S Carter Rd #2, Lakeland
(863) 937-9028
FB @leroysbikeworks
IG @leroysbikeworks
For bikes, bike rentals, accessories, disc golf, service, and more, cycle down to LeRoy’s Bikeworks. Reviews laud LeRoy’s for friendly, expedient service and reasonable prices. One happy rider wrote, “We were vacationing nearby when I discovered I had a bad rim. I called several closer bike shops, and all said I had a unique rim and they would need to order. Leroy’s had the rim I needed in stock and got me taken care of within 15 min of walking in the door. They saved our biking vacation! Great bike shop, and I would highly recommend them. Thanks again, guys!”
2nd: Bent’s Schwinn Cycling & Fitness
3rd: Trek Bicycle Lakeland
BEST BOOK STORE
PRESSED LKLD
213 E Bay St, Lakeland
(863) 603-3166
FB @pressedlkld
IG @pressedlkld
Independent bookstore and coffee shop Pressed is a top pick for locals. Christina and Paul Needham opened this downtown Lakeland gem as a gathering space for people to work, read, study, and enjoy great conversations. After you grab a latte, coffee, espresso, or tea, book it over to Pressed’s curated collection of new and used books across genres. You’d be hard Pressed, not to find your next favorite book so you can sit down and stay awhile.
2nd: Inklings Book Shoppe
3rd: The Unbound Bookery
BEST FURNITURE STORE
JUNE TAYLOR
125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland
(863) 331-5873
FB @junetaylorshop
IG @junetaylorshop
Looking for some abstract art to hang on your office wall or a new set of chairs to spruce up your living room? Check out June Taylor! Owners Kelly and Bill work hard to find and restore an artful amalgamation of mid-century, boho, and classical pieces for their clients. One June Taylor patron wrote in part, “June Taylor is an experience. A destination. The treasures here are top-notch. Kelly, the owner, has an incredible eye, and she has curated a shop filled with wonders. This is not a junk shop. The finds here are of quality, even the most quirky and fun pieces.”
2nd: Ashley Store
3rd: Badcock Home Furniture &more
BEST LAKELAND DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET VENDOR
ETHOS COFFEE ROASTERS
132 Lake Beulah Dr, Lakeland
(863) 940-0060
FB @ethosroasters
IG @ethosroasters
Ethos Coffee Roasters prides themselves in providing the highest quality, most impactful, and ethically sourced coffee beans shipped directly from their roastery to your doorstep (or picked up at the farmers market, of course). Ethos says, “Our passion for coffee is only surpassed by our passion for making a difference in the lives of small coffee farmers, championing life-changing prices for their most exquisite coffees. No large ‘Estate’ coffees, no plantations, no championing of 10- cent “Fair-Trade” premiums, no tolerance of underpaid and child labor - Greatness for us is not just taste, it’s impact!”
2nd: Botany Cats
3rd: Pinoy Cravings
