The Back Porch in Lake Alfred is one of those rare spots that instantly makes you feel at home. From the moment I walked in, I was personally welcomed by the owner, who was incredibly warm and genuinely appreciative that I stopped in during my lunch break. He chatted with me, made sure I was taken care of, and added such a personal touch to the whole experience--something you don't get often anymore. The food is served in the cutest wooden picnic baskets, which sets the tone right away. I ordered the soup, side salad, and sandwich combo, and everything was fresh and comforting. The butternut squash soup was rich and creamy with pumpkin seeds on top, the chicken and brie wrap was pressed perfectly, and the pasta salad tasted garden-fresh with a crisp bite of veggies. What I love most is the atmosphere. You can choose to dine on their beautiful shaded porch--full of old Florida charm--or head inside to their cozy dining room if you want to escape the sun. Both spaces have that relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. The Back Porch is a gem: great food, thoughtful presentation, and hospitality that truly stands out. If you're near Lake Alfred, this place is absolutely worth the stop. read more

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We recently had a meeting at Back Porch with a fairly large group, and the staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. This was my first time visiting, and I immediately loved the cozy, homey atmosphere. It felt welcoming the moment we walked in. I ordered the "Fill Your Basket", I chose a turkey sandwich, soup, garden salad, and hummingbird cake. It was a great value and the perfect amount of food. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The hummingbird cake was a wonderful sweet finish! Service was excellent from start to finish, especially considering our group size. I'll definitely be back. Back Porch is a lovely spot for a casual meal out. read more

Back Porch - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

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I love going to the back porch for lunch!! This has become another one of my go tos when I am down in Lake Alfred!! I love the cute picnic basket style lunches they serve!! I got a special holiday sandwich the last time I was there and it was delicious! The also serve local beer and wines depending on what you're in the mood for! The service is great, and you go up to a podium and place your order. Once your food and drinks are ready they just bring it over to the table you're sitting at! Looking forward to my next lunch here!! read more

Back Porch - Picnic lunch - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

Who knew sandwiches made in home decor shops tasted so good? The outdoor seating has a beautiful lakeside scenery. However the inside looks like a fancy tea party. It's nice, but not for people like me. The employees were super nice at explaining their interesting ordering system. You get the menu where you write your table number, choose what you want, give it to them at the front counter, and they give you a picnic basket with your food. I had the sandwich of the day, Roast Beef Press, soup of the day, French Onion Soup, and Hummingbird Cake. This place is good and unique, I highly recommend. read more

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One of the cutest places to go especially with friends from out of town. Atmosphere, food and service is great. Happy to have this wonderful place in Lake Alfred. I had chicken salad croissant and my best friend had the turkey. Delicious read more

Back Porch - Desserts - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

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We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. Not only is the establishment "cute" and clean, but the service and food were excellent. We both ordered from their minimal menu (which is a great thing to behold), as well as the ever-changing daily soup, salad and dessert. You order on a check-off sheet, deliver it to the front counter and then it is delivered to your table. The sandwiches, soup, salad and desserts were all flavorful. The price(s) were reasonable and matched the quality of the food. The staff, including the owner who greeted and introduced himself at our table, were great. You can tell they all enjoy working here. We will definitely be back (again and again, God willing). read more

Back Porch - broccoli salad - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

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Great way to speaks an afternoon on the weekend. Food was good... service was great... the antiique store was amazing and really good prices. read more

My family did a girls trip out here to eat and shop. I had never been here before and I was not disappointed! Starting with the drive up everything outside is adorable and was decorated for fall and Christmas. There was lots of parking available and it was busy but not overcrowded on a Saturday morning. To order here you grab a menu and fill it out at your table where they have pencils set out for you. Write your table number on top and then mark what items you want to eat and then bring it up to a cashier. The service was quick and everyone was so friendly. They have a great deal for $10.99 and it comes with a sandwich, a soup, salad and dessert. Lunches are served in the cutest little basket to your table and there is quite a variety to choose from. I had the beef sandwich that was made with a horsey sauce and French dressing and it was so so good! The tomato soup was delicious and the pasta salad was yummy too. I loved the carrot cake as it was moist and had a great flavor. It was the perfect amount of food and I loved being able to taste so much of the menu. Shopping is available in the restaurant but also at the other 3-4 stores on property. The only downfall of this place is I was hoping for some local made Christmas decor. read more

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What a unique experience! Great food, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, hands-on owner. Our first visit will not be our last!

A very cozy and cute place. I found out about it via a foodie video on Facebook so my sister, Mum, and I made the trek from Tampa to see it. It is a truly special place. The concept of having a little basket delivered to you with goodies sold me! You get a sheet of paper, circle what you want, and then hand it off. They bring it all out to you once it's ready. It was only $10.99 for an entree, salad, soup, and dessert. Because of how good the price was, I didn't have much qualms about the portion sizes. It reminded me of when your grandma lovingly packs a lunch for you to take to school. There's no frills about it, it's just decent food. read more

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What a truly special place! We drove out from Orlando and it 100% is worth the drive. Wonderful food and beautiful ambiance. You get so much food at a really affordable price. Everyone loved what they ordered. It's a great place to spend the afternoon relaxing, shopping, and antiquing. read more

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What an amazing place to spend a few hours of your day. The back porch gives you that warm welcome home feeling the moment you walk into the doors. The staff are so friendly and make you feel right at home. The food is fantastic and is priced very well. The owner came by our table multiple times to check on us and we cannot be more pleased. If you're looking for something or somewhere to bring family this is the place!! Ps. We'd give you 10 stars if we could read more

Back Porch - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

I lovedddd this place! It was a 10/10 for the expierence, the food, the customer service, and of course the scenery/ ambiance. I can't recommend this place enough. Perfect place for a date or lunch with friends or family. Your food gets served in picnic baskets and it's only $10.99 for an entree, salad, soup, & dessert. Definitely worth the money and the time! read more

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Food was amazing! Came in a small picnic type basket. We had a great view of the water from inside. It was too hot outside but that area was beautiful too. Served fast and meals are reasonably priced. After lunch we strolled the shops and it was just so pleasant there. I highly recommend this place for a very nice lunch and shopping experience. read more

What a treasure in the small of town Lake Alfred! Family owned since the 1980s, the atmosphere felt like we were sitting down to a neighborhood picnic. The food was delicious, plentiful, and reasonably priced. The gifts shops next door were well stocked and nicely arranged. We will definitely go back! read more

Such a cute spot in a rural setting. This was my first time here. My friend selected this place for a Witches Day Out themed event for Halloween. I had never heard of this place before so I'm glad she picked this spot. Since we had a large group, they had roped off a section of the back porch for our party and even had fans placed out for us. Thankfully, it was a comfortable day outside with Fall around the corner. There is a nice view of the lake out on the porch deck. We saw fish, turtles, birds and even a baby gator. You place your order by checking off a double-sided paper menu. Prices were very reasonable, for food and drink. Take the menu and pay at one of 2 registers, inside or out. Food was brought out promptly afterwards in a white rectangular box. I noticed other reviews talked about baskets. Not sure if the cardboard boxes are used now due to COVID or if it is just a change they made. Either way, it works. I liked the simple aspect of it all. The food portions were sufficient. Not too much and not too little for me. I am usually a big eater but was satisfied. I ordered the sandwich, side and dessert for $7.97. The daily special had a Festive Chicken Salad on the menu so I went with that. It was basically their chicken salad sandwich with a little more oomph. It added apples, cranberries and a couple other things, which added interesting texture and flavor. The potato salad was good too. I went with the dessert of the day, which was peanut butter chocolate explosion. It was tasty but didn't knock my socks off, still good though. Enjoyed both the frozen sangria and the frozen peach bellini. Out of the 2 that I tasted, I preferred the sweetness of the peach. The owner was friendly and informative. He told us a little about the history of the place, with it being in his family since the early 60's I believe. It started with the antique store and added more from there. He was very accommodating to our group. Some ladies arrived a little late and the place closes at 4. Thankfully, he and his family live on the property and gave us extra time to finish our meals and take pictures at the many different photo shoot opportunities they have around their large property. Never felt rushed. Although it is a 45 minute drive for me, I need to make it out hrre again. Would love to look around the gift shop as I didn't make it in there this time around. read more

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Excellent lunch, friendly atmosphere, ecletic shopping. I had split pea soup, bbq pork sandwich, cole slaw, cherry tart desert and spiced raspberry iced tea. read more

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Nice little find. Food was good, pricing is excellent. I enjoyed ordering the multi course meal. Everyone was very nice. Sat outside overlooking a small pond with a baby gator swimming around. Will go again. read more

Back Porch - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

This place was amazing!!! The vibe of the place was so cute and diner-ey and the food was sooo good. i had a sandwich (daily special BP club croissant), side (potato salad), and dessert, which were all amazing! This place was amazing!!! I definitely would recommend the island paradise cake. it was one of the best deserts I've ever had! and the customer service was great, it was mostly a "do it yourself" kind of place but they were all very friendly! read more

Food is good with reasonable prices. Even though you pick out what you want from the menu, pay for it ahead of time the servers bring out your food quickly and with a smile. read more

What a gem! Had never heard of this place until yesterday and had to take my mother and father today. What a treat for everyone. Cute place with all the shopping a lady would like and good food that anyone would enjoy. Every meal is delivered in a picnic basket of sorts. It's only $9.99 for a soup, salad, sandwich and desert. Yes, $9.99. Worth every penny. The French onion soup was less than desired however the pasta salad is by far the best I've ever had. The sandwiches were fantastic and then finish it off with a wonderful desert. Plenty of menu options to choose from so pick away. Perfect little place for nature, good food and shopping if you choose. Did I mention it's only $9.99? That's the crazy part. You can hardly get fast food for that price let alone food that's good for you. read more

This place is sooo cozy and friendly. Food is simple and hits the spot! The staff is so wonderful. read more

Back Porch - Vanilla ice coffee with caramel drizzle - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

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The service was TERRIBLE!!! So slow had to wait and ask for everything multiple times. The baller had a good taste, but the others were not the were burnt and the crust is very very thin.. glad to see this place is hiring because they need the help. Our table asked for refills and our waitress was busy cleaning off other tables then complete our order. We actually had yo go in and ask for bags and to go boxes. We will not be going back read more

We've been here before, but we were back again with family. It's a fun drive into the country and is surrounded by antique and other stores for those who like to shop. The food is extremely reasonable, small portions and well made. It's a pretty big bargain for a chance to escape the high dollar touristy joints and spend some time outside of the city. You can dine in or out and the whole experience is fun. If you go, the menu can be confusing. The form they give you is the menu AND the order form. You will put your name on it, select the items you want and make sure your table number is written on it somewhere. When the food is done, they will bring everything in a box for you, to that table. It throws everyone off the first time, so be prepared. read more

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Outside seating, good food, dog spots outside. We had boil as an appetizer, and everything tasted yummy.

My favorite place to go for a relaxing lunch and afternoon out; have been going there for years!

Our Trip to Bonita Springs WOW! We really enjoyed our visit to the Back Porch. We ordered sandwiches, sides, dessert and drinks; and, the Frozen Lemonade and Frozen Sangria were excellent (we got refills on both!) deliciously Everything was delicious and we dined outside, enjoying the day. It was a very relaxed lunch; and, we had a great time. On our way out, we shopped at the outdoor market next door, which had a lot crafts and art items, particularly for the garden and outdoors. We loved it! . read more

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Outstanding food and country atmosphere, great lunch menus. Huge selection of home made foods. They also have a great selection of garden decorations, pots, planters etc. nothing like it in Orlando. read more

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Great place . I guess the economy force them to reduce the size of their portions and increase the prices. So disappointed in that, but I will still go once in a while. read more

Back Porch is the cutest rustic nature lunch spot! When visiting The Barn Antiques and all of its stores, you will find Back Porch. You can sit inside which is decorated like an inside garden, or if the weather is nice, make sure to sit outside and capture the little waterside view. Once done with lunch, go outside and you can visit and maybe see a baby alligator. I loved it here and they have a some amazing selections! read more

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Recommend for a quick lunch. The location is where CR-557 & 557A split, the entry is tricky, across double yellow to access parking, watch for merging traffic from northbound 557. You'll be looking for a group of older red-painted barns & shops; the Back Porch is off to the left at the south end of the property We were seated quickly indoors and got our orders in promptly. There is a nice deck out back with fans and an appealing sitting area. There is an outdoor bar as well. Beer & wine available, possibly cocktails, didn't see bottles to know for sure. Drinks are self-serve with flavored iced teas (quite good, punchy) or soda fountain. "Picnic" menu. I don't want to base the review on what I had, but I would not get the veggie burger again, it was packaged and meh. Salad was tiny, but good, nice dressing, might be better to get one of the larger salad plates offered. Other sandwiches looked much more appealing. I ordered wrongly. Dessert was a nice size lemon drop cake, good flavor, a bit small. Vegetable soup was good, I'd get that again. Service was good, smooth. read more

Delightful. Everything was perfect. Service outstanding, food was fresh and tasty, atmosphere was everything. We considered going to Cracker Barrel for lunch and I'm so glad we drove the extra minutes to support this family run restaurant instead. We will be regulars from now on!! read more

Unbelievably fun experience and so worth the drive from Orlando. The entire farm is transformed into a retail and restaurant experience. With a Christmas store, antiques, and even interesting clothing and jewelry. The restaurant itself back porch is awesome. The food is delicious and taste fresh and home cooked. It truly is inspired picnic food to come served in aluminum baskets. Don't let the casual paper products for you, the food is definitely worth the visit. I had a seasonal chicken salad croissant with coleslaw and a pumpkin mousse. It was exquisite comfort food. You will enjoy the visit! read more

A very delightful surprise. Went there after a fun Miata run. Broke bread with a fellow Miata enthusiast. Had a great lunch in a very special atmosphere. Highly recommend for a wonderful lunch. Shopping afterwards for a unique gift was a treat as well. read more

a wonderful wholesome place. We were traveling back from the east coast and got off the highway to find a place for lunch. We arrived and it was a seat yourself place, we got a table out back by the water. once we learned the rules on how to order our enjoyment started. it is a very simple place where you checked off what you want on the menu, bring it to the counter with your name and table number, pay for it and they bring your meal to the table. We went with a chicken salad on a croissant along with a grilled Chicken BLT. within 5 minutes of ordering they arrived at our table with 2 square picnic baskets with our sandwiches. Both sandwiches were great and for the cost of under $20 it was a great stop for lunch read more

What a delightful place to spend a relaxing, casual lunch. The restaurant decor is lovely and it screams, "I'm going to enjoy this experience!" The 22 (!) of us sat at tables for 4, the service is 'fill out the menu, take it to the counter and pay, and they will serve you.' Very 'down home' with good service, good food and a delightful experience. A sandwich, cole slaw (with just a touch of bleu cheese-delicious) and 2 desserts (had to take one home) was $10.99, All of us really enjoyed the time together. There are several other shops next door (antiques) and plants for sale at the Porch. There is outdoor seating. Wine, beer, credit cards are fine. read more

Everything scratch made . Liver n onions & chicken liver meals were excellent. Service was just right & pies were as good as you'll find anywhere! read more

Heading home from a weekend in Orlando, we needed a nice home cooked meal. This restaurant was highly rated on Yelp and we were glad that we got off the beaten path. Everything from the unique way of ordering your lunch (which is delivered in a wooden picnic basket) while sitting under the tin roof next to the lake enveloped in Cyprus trees to the spiced sweet tea, this was a wonderful way to end our vacation. The servers were welcoming and kind as well. Oh, don't forget to say hi to the alligator off the deck. read more

Back Porch - BBQ sandwich, blue cheese cole slaw, french creamy soup with homemade lemon cake... and a happy boy. - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

The Back Porch is so cute. It's a charming little restaurant that is decorated for the season. You walk in, grab a paper menu, & seat yourself. There are pencils at each table that you write your name on a sticky note on the menu. Then put an "X" in the check boxes next to whatever salad, sandwich, soup, and/or dessert you want. They have menu items that are always available and a soup/sandwich/salad/dessert of the day. The service is friendly. It's a fun place to grab a "picnic" lunch while still getting table service. read more

Back Porch - Turkey croissant sandwich & tomato bisque - American Near Me - Lake Alfred, Florida

This is great place for a ladies lunch with friends! The food, setting, service, and price are perfect for an afternoon get together! AND the gift shops and antique barn provide an extra bonus for activities before or after you lunch!. read more