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Lucille's American Cafe

4.5 (281 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Banana Foster French Toast
Brittany K.

Hat off to the owners for a fun and vibrant interior! Definitely gives classic diner but still feels modern. We were warmly welcomed by the staff and excited to try brunch. Because mimosas and Bellinis are only $5- we started with a round. Super awesome deal! Beyond that we had a good variety of plates around the table. I personally did the banana foster French toast. Really loved it but thought it could have used way more banana! I think there were maybe 5-6 pieces of banana. Otherwise, a solid dish. Also around the table was a bowl of chili, a club sandwich, and chicken Brie. The plates were all hearty. The sandwiches were nice and the chili had good flavor but could have been served a tad hotter. Was Luke warm by time it hit the table. All in all, a nice spot in the downtown area though parking is a bit tricky as a result. Will swing back for some menu items next time in the area!

Original Crispy Chicken Salad
Melinda M.

I'm cautiously optimistic! Second time to eat at Lucille's while visiting a local shop. The first visit, with the soup, was not so good. This time, friend and I decided to try the salads. Our friendly server was present as soon as we sat down. Friend ordered the Lucille's Original Crispy Chicken Salad; I ordered the West Coast Blackened Chicken Salad. The salads were delicious! 2 dressings for each served on the side. We tried each other's dressing. The blue cheese is homemade and really good. The dressing for the West Coast Blackened Chicken Salad was tangy and perfect for the salad. We mentioned the soups from the last visit to the server. She mentioned that sometimes it depends on the cook. Who knows? We'll go back the next time we're in town and try something different.

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Lori L.

Would definitely go back again. Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Ambiance was a little inside, but they also had seating outside that I think I would try next time.

Chimichurri steak
Christina G.

This is definitely a restaurant I come to every time we visit Legoland. This place is fantastic. Drinks are made from scratch and food is delicious. This review is for future me. The butterflies drink is delicious. 10/10 it's not too sweet and I loved the flavor. It came in a martini glass and I will absolutely get it again. My older son just wanted fries so we got the kids grilled chicken and fries. My younger one liked the grilled chicken as did I. I'm impressed how tender it was. My younger one wanted Mac and cheese but they were out of the kids menu version so we got the skillet. It was definitely too big but delicious. He will want the kids version of this but if they're out next time we need to get him another kids meal. My husband got the chimichurri steak with potatoes and green beans. Also 10/10. My younger son helped demolish this. Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. I always end up eating what others don't and even without ordering we couldn't finish the Mac and cheese. That is definitely a dish for two adults. It is creamy and I would recommend it if you like Mac and cheese. This is my favorite restaurant in this area. I will absolutely come back. On a Sunday night it was pretty empty, so no wait at all and service was fantastic.

Mayra B.

This was our first time at Lucille's, and the service was excellent. Our server Sophia was very attentive and always stopped by our table to check everything was okay. I ordered a mahi-mahi sandwich, which was tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered fried sweet potatoes, which didn't impress me much, and there were very few of them. The place is very nice and comfortable.

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Tony M.

Nice place. Prices were reasonable. Service was good. Clean and busy but with ample staff and seating. No problem coming back here. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

Omelette with biscuit
Liz L.

Decided to give this place another try, this time for dinner instead of breakfast. Walked in on a Thursday evening, it was fairly empty. Our waitress Adriana was extremely nice and attentive, she offered so much refill, to go cups etc. service was top notch lol. We ordered the Cali sandwich and my fiancé had the patty melt. Was told the patty melt was good but would switch out the bread, since the rye bread had a little more flavor than the patty meat itself. My Cali sandwich was really good, no complaints, the fries were also nice and crispy. Would return again!

Kalvin K.

Right in the heart of downtown WH, this spot is a great American style restaurant. Parking may be a little difficult since it's located in the heart of downtown, but it's worth the effort. The food is very good and priced well. Service was good and friendly. Definitely a spot to revisit!

Chicken tenders with homemade applesauce and a honey dipping sauce
Brian R.

Another visit to this wonderful restaurant in Winter Haven. My wish list is for another one to pop up in Haines City or Davenport. First time I ordered the pulled pork platter and I wasn't disappointed. A small mountain of pulled pork with two containers of bbq sauce. I substituted fresh green beans for mashed potatoes. They were very yummy. The pork was yummy. Also had Cole slaw, a good portion was given. Wifey had the chicken fingers, her favorite menu idea at Lucille's. Came with crispy, great tasting fries. Cole slaw which was not in my photo. She moved it before I snapped my shot. We came back with friends the next day and I had the chicken tenders. Plenty of food. A slice of blueberry pie came home with us. Good friendly service each of the days. No problem with substituting the sides.

Outside fire table
Fel E.

Very nice place to eat , very cozy outdoor area and food is good , service is always great here , staff is very friendly , menu is small but with variety choices , but wish had more stuff , prices are ok but could be better

Chicken Salad
Becca H.

Decently good but not spectacular food. The vibes are on point - I think the outside area is so cute & the inside is decorated really nicely so first impressions were great as far as I'm concerned. It was Sunday evening so we were sat quickly and got a waitress quickly. We only drank water but they do have Coke products which is a plus for me. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower first which was soooooo good. A good portion, perfectly fried, and the sauce has a nice kick. I got the chicken salad but opted for ranch dressing and the honey bbq sauce on the side. Glad I did because the honey bbq definitely has a mustard base which is not for me but the salad was a great portion. My husband got the baked macaroni with chicken. Also a great portion and the cheese sauce was super creamy. Overall a nice little spot in Winter Haven.

Mayra B.

So I had low expectations with this place already but the decor and aesthetic is warm and inviting so I'll give them that. But I got the angus chili with burger and fries and I'm sorry but I can't justify it being almost $16. It's $10.99 at best. It was ok nothing to rave about but I was starving and it was pretty good. The chili was just spicy with no balance of flavors. The meat chunks were not as tender as I would have liked them to be. I don't know if the fries are frozen but they didn't taste fresh and I couldn't eat most of them because they reminded me of elementary school fries I used to eat . Overall I'm not sure I'd come back. Our server was amazing and attentive though . Sophia went above and beyond and truly one of the best servers I've ever came across.

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Went for lunch, great atmosphere and delicious food! Everyone in our group loved everything we ate!!

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