Great experience at Lakeland Mayday Ice Cream! Alexis was incredibly friendly, patient, and…read morewelcoming while letting me try several flavors. I chose the coffee and donut ice cream, and it was excellent. Her beautiful smile and wonderful service made my visit even better. I'll definitely be back!

Mayday is a solid option if you're craving ice cream. They have a fun selection of unique flavors,…read moreand it's a nice place to stop for a treat. It is a bit on the expensive side, though. The ice cream was good, but nothing especially memorable for me. The real highlight is the location, there's a large seating area inside a trendy food hall making it a great place to hang out with friends or family while you enjoy your dessert. Overall, I'd give it about 3.5 stars. Worth trying if you're in the area, especially if you're interested in unique flavors, but it didn't quite stand out enough for me to seek it out again.

I was at a plant swap at Ivanhoe Village and the WAFU truck was there. They have a merchandise…read moredisplay that caught my eye. They sell Taiyaki sandwiches that seem to be made of a batter similar to waffle cones filled with sweet and savory ingredients. The waffle is pressed into the shape of a fish. Order 1 for a snack or 2-3 (3/12) for a meal. I had the Toasty which was like a grilled cheese with scallions and black sesame seeds. Simply delightful. My friend had the Anko which is filled with a Japanese sweet bean paste. She liked hers as well. You place your order and wait 5 minutes. There were three of us and our fishes came out pronto. When you order you see WAFU ice cream waffle cones. Visually these are beautiful and unusual flavors. They fill the cones with vanilla or matcha ice cream. If I had not been bundled up for a January day I would have taken a licking. Like them on FB for dates and locations.

I ordered from Wafu Taiyaki when their food truck was stationed at East End Market. They are…read moreusually there once a month on a Sunday, but I found out they will be opening up a brick and mortar at East End Market sometime this year! Their taiyaki is delicious- I ordered their grilled cheese taiyaki but I've had their other flavors before. They are super cute and filling, and I even got to try their Cherry Blossom soft serve made from real cherry blossoms! It was perfect on a sunny day (even though the weather was a little chilly). I highly recommend trying Wafu Taiyaki if they pop up at an event near you!

My husband surprised me with the most beautiful cake from this wonderful local business, It was…read moredecorated perfectly and tasted absolutely delicious! You can truly see the care and talent that went into making it. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a beautiful and delicious cake or specialty dessert for any occasion. We will be definitely ordering from her again!

Although Mel had a great run for a year, she gave up her storefront and no longer keeps walk-in…read morehours. She still is using the commercial kitchen and making special orders. I believe you can reach her by messaging thru her FB page. She's a wonderful baker and dedicated to her craft. We miss her already!

OBSESSED with this shop! Visited for the first time and would love to go back! The vibes inside are…read moreso cozy with the brick wall, the chairs and tables, etc. Lots of food and drink options to choose from! The baristas were all very nice and helpful! I had the peanut butter cup frappe and oh my goodness was it crazy! It tasted like a real peanut butter cup! It was so crazy good!

Black & Brew is a five-star stop every time we're in town. We make a point to come here because it…read morechecks every box: amazing food, great coffee, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The food is what really stands out. They have such unique flavor combinations that you don't find at your average coffee shop. I ordered the jalapeño popper sausage biscuit, and it was incredible. The sauce and pickled red onions took it to the next level and made every bite so flavorful. The coffee is solid, and the café is in a great downtown location that's perfect for starting your morning or taking a break while exploring the area. If you're looking for a one-stop shop for both breakfast and coffee, look no further. We absolutely love this place and will keep coming back whenever we're in town.

We wanted to try Feasts of Persia since we heard about this unique Lakeland spot. We stopped by the…read morefood truck outside Union Hall which has plenty of outdoor seating. The owner took our order and was super friendly. We got the full kabob burger with a side of fries and a drink as well as the full chicken kabob sandwich. The kabob burger was excellent! We loved the fresh baguette with the Persian lamb kabob meat. They're super generous with the fries portion. The chicken kabob sandwich was yummy and clearly very fresh (everything is made to order), though it didn't have a strong Persian flavor. Highly recommend this spot for delicious sandwiches. Would love to try the FOB burger next time!

This is a fabulous food truck now housed behind Union Hall in Dixieland on S Florida Ave and…read moreaccessible via the alley entrance (it's also behind Pink Piano). Their fusion of Persian and American food is wonderful. I've enjoyed both the shishkebab and their wings. They are friendly and accommodating as a food truck family, enjoying sharing their heritage and interacting with the locals. I enjoy trying foods not typical to the area. There's plenty of parking and a wonderful shared eating and socializing location. Lots to try on the menu!

It was a horrible experience with this bakery and I would leave zero stars if I could…read more They lost the tasting notes and called the bride 72 hours before the wedding to see if she would provide pictures and the flavors again...this was over 3 months after the tasting. They left the cake at the venue without speaking to anyone on site. Probably because of embarrassment at the shoddy design and the unfinished look with the WRONG colors in the flowers, it didn't even match the cake! It took two weeks to even hear from the owner after several phone calls, messages and email. The email offered no accountability or resolution. it was a HORRIBLE experience and the cake was dense and overdone! SHAME!

I love their cakes. So creative and the attention to detail is amazing. Taste amazing and look…read moreincredible...

This was our first time visiting, and we had a great experience! The atmosphere was very lively,…read morebut we had our newborn baby with us and sat at a high-top with her in the stroller. We had no issues at all and felt very comfortable. We ordered the spicy chicken and waffles, and they were phenomenal! The food had just the right amount of heat for us. Everything came out hot and didn't take too long, which was especially appreciated with a newborn. Our server, kaitlyn was also great. The manager, Jake was also very nice.They checked on us to make sure everything was good and were very pleasant and friendly to talk to. Overall, we had a wonderful first experience and would definitely come back!

Seating was available soon after entering. The entrance was stylish and inviting…read more We were seated and the staff is very professional and eager to assist. Believed to be a "Scratch Kitchen", this amazing find has a menu that I find myself excited about returning to try. We ordered a drink and an order of the Frescos Egg Rolls. The drink was spot on and the Egg Rolls amazing. We opted not to order a main course due to eating just a couple hours prior but I knew right then and there that I'd be back to try other selections from the menu. Pricing seems to be below average with "happy hour" pricing at specified times daily. Highly Recommended!

I had high expectations for cobbler. I am a huge peach cobbler and blackberry cobbler fan…read more The gentleman that helped us at the counter was more than patient and very friendly talked over the menu with us. Good service. My wife and I both ordered peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream it was OK not great and nothing that would make me excited about coming back. The cobbler dough was not cooked enough for my liking. It was almost chewy.

Took 2 years to return and try again after a poor first experience. The unfriendly employees…read moreappear to be gone. We got a friendly helpful server who knew her products. They are offering more products as well! Adding fruit covered cinnamon rolls, Belgian waffles & cheesecake to their churros, brownies & ice cream options. I chose a strawberry on cinnamon roll and enjoyed both. They are very sugary but I came in for that. Another lady got a puddn'shake but noted banana flavor came through when they ordered oreo (Apparently they all have the banana flavor in addition to the purchased flavor.) They do not open a second before opening time and sometimes late, so don't rush to get there. I will go again when my sweet tooth is calling. I like the greater variety of options.

Service was amazing and the ice cream to match. It was rich and creamy without being too sweet. The…read morewaffle cone was ok. But disappointed with that. It wasn't particularly fresh (or maybe the storage somehow wasn't sealed all the way) and it was blended with cinnamon. Now, I like cinnamon but that's not going to match every flavor. And some people may dislike cinnamon. I had no idea it had cinnamon until the end. The ratio was much stronger of ice cream to cone by the end and honestly all I tasted was cinnamon. Location is ok, but you may not realize there's parking in the back if you've never been there. It is at a light so crossing and turning into the place is easy. Atmosphere and ice cream itself were stupendous. I recommend getting the cone with vanilla or just getting the scoops. Unless you love cinnamon and there you go. Their competitor downtown is better in some ways, BUT Bright Ice has better flavors and more traditional type of flavors. This is an important distinction which makes it stand out on its own. Honestly, I will return for a pint of that Espresso with Kahula. Great addition to the Lakeland scene and I would definitely recommend this.

Still the best ice cream in Lakeland. Went here for dessert for our anniversary dinner.read more

I wish I could say how the donuts are but I arrived at 9 am, when they are supposed to open, and…read morethe one employee rolls in at 9:01 and says that no food will be available for at least 30 to an hour. If you're going to come here, at least don't arrive for an hour after they open.

The donuts were good, but they tasted a little stale after only a few hours. Regardless, a good…read morevariety of donuts available at Mochinut. I think the day we visited the person serving may have been new, because when I asked for a latte, I was given a black coffee with a splash of almond milk, and then told they had no more almond milk so it wasn't really a latte. I still drank it, but should have been charged for a white coffee really. Plenty of seating inside and very clear menu's displayed on digital screens. I'd come back again if I lived closer for sure.