Looking for homestyle cooking in charming downhome digs? You gotta risk it for the biscuit! Biscuits and Benedicts is one of Lakeland’s favorite breakfast and brunch joints, serving warm, fresh biscuits with a side of southern hospitality. Just look for the colorful wildflower mural on the side of their building, and you’re in the right place. Jenna Rice painted the floral masterpiece for the Lakeland CRA as part of a project to beautify the city. B&B opened on June 24, 2022

In an unassuming strip mall off Highway 17 in Winter Haven is a magical little donut shop with a frosting pink sign beckoning passersby to indulge in fresh donuts. It’s the kind of place where they know their regulars’ names, which says a lot because of how many patrons they have. Once you’ve tried a warm donut from Baking Donuts Plus, you can’t just go back to the other guys. Whether you’re a blueberry babe or a breakfast croissant coinsurer, this Winter Haven bake shop has