Do yourself a favor and have lunch at Lucille's in Winter Haven. Great menu with so many choices. We had the handcut chips and the fried cauliflower appetizers and they were delicious. The Angus burger is so flavorful and was cooked to perfection! My friend's buffalo chicken salad was delicious and enough for three meals. Can't fault a single thing. Our server, Kaley, was amazing, as well. So personable and steered us right on the menu. Def will be going back! read more

It's always a clear knockout when we eat here. There's no way we will ever go to Winter Haven without stopping at Lucille's. It is just that good. We take a trip to Legoland every now and again and every time we do we come and eat dinner here. We have loved every single meal. This time I branched out and tried another drink, I tried the sincerely, Lucille. It is vodka with fresh strawberries and basil, and it is amazing. Future Christina this is your new go to drink. My husband got his standard old-fashioned and enjoyed it. For food, I got the chimichurri steak, next time I should remember to get the chimichurri on the side just because my younger son didn't like the green stuff on the steak. The chimichurri is delicious. It was cooked perfectly at medium rare, I got their homemade chips as one of my sides because my kids wanted it. Their chips are so good that was definitely the way to go. I also got green beans which were amazing as well. My older son got the kids mac & cheese with a side of fries. I even loved his mac & cheese. It's definitely not the Kraft mac & cheese. My husband got the barbecue plate. He had mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes and loved all of it. My younger son ate off of all of our plates and we pretty much finished all our food. My younger son then got a dessert of vanilla ice cream with Oreos and he scarfed it down. We've never had a problem getting a seat here because it is a good size restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. If you're anywhere close to this restaurant, you should be eating here. read more

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We sat at the bar to order takeout for our families. My friend wanted a drink and the bartender, Mina, was professional and friendly. I watched her talk to my friend while her teammates worked around her. Mina was interesting and engaging, which is what my friend was hoping for in a bartender. Mina correctly put our order in (remembering to read our order back to us) she even placed the extra sides of butter next to our order to be packed. We got the butter but the side of mashed potatoes it was intended for never made it in our bag. When we got back to the hotel we were missing mashed potatoes & balsamic dressing for the side salad we paid extra for. Not Minas fault but definitely whomever packaged up our order. Before we left the manager brought out a second kids burger I guess they missed. The food was good but it's really a bummer to get "home" and you don't have everything you paid for. A little girl didn't get her side of mashed potatoes. She'll be fine but what a bummer. I got a strawberry mocktail and it was pretty good. read more

Lucille's American Cafe - Mocktail! - American Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Lucille's American Cafe is a solid breakfast spot, and the food is the real draw. My wife and I came in for brunch/lunch and the food did not disappoint. She had the Breakfast Burger with fries and I went with the skirt steak and eggs. Both were excellent. The steak was cooked right and the whole plate came together well. Service was a little slow, which kept this from being a perfect visit. We also happened to be seated near one extremely loud patron, which made the room harder to enjoy, though that is obviously not the cafe's fault. Even with the slow service, the quality of the food is what matters and Lucille's delivered. We would come back. read more

Friendly, great food, and nice environment. 2nd time here and we would go back. The food is good and freshly made. Fast service and the staff is attentive. It's a nice cafe check it out! read more

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Love the food and the service. Always friends and the food is amazing. We normally get the soup and sandwich which is a great lunch.

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! read more

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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. read more

Lucille's American Cafe - Original Crispy Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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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. read more

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Always a good time at Lucille's. Love trying different items on the menu and everything is always very good. Went with friends and everyone enjoyed their meals. The server was engaging and made the experience even better. Lucille's is one of our local gems! read more

4/5 overall. The Gillian's Farm Pear and Goat Cheese Salad was incredible, definitely the highlight and I'll be back for it. Service was attentive, and we appreciated cooling off in the AC after a morning festival. The only hiccup was the appetizer arriving with the meal, which made things feel a bit rushed. The chips were also just okay this time, and the ketchup tasted sweeter than usual. Still a great experience overall! read more

The best real homemade food. Amazing service and the decor of the place is wonderful you learn a bit about the history of Winter Haven. The bar have amazing unique drinks. read more

Lucille's American Cafe - Dessert - American Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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. read more

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Oh my God, it's my new favorite place. The skirt steak was phenomenal. Can't wait to go back to Winterhaven and have another meal there. Recommend recommend recommend. read more

What a find! A must visit if you're here for Legoland. Atmosphere/Ambience: Old diner throw back meets family restaurant with darker colors. Lots of booths. Noisy background with large dining spaces but not too loud. Good for families with kids when you know it won't disrupt others. Happening place! Service: Very accommodating and super attentive. Flexible with needs. Water always full. Order ad-ons went in quick. When half of the food took a bit, manager came out with some free food even though we didn't complain! Easy to get a reservation here same day for a weekend during prime time for a large party with kids. Food: Really delicious and tons of options. We loved the holiday cocktails, kids menu, adult menu, and desserts. Everything was a banger. Standouts included the BBQ plate, shrimp, salads, and fries. Yes, the fries. Perfect crispy inside and pillowing inside. Simple dishes on the surface, but very well executed and flavorful. We wanted to order more even though we were stuffed. Very large portions. Drinks: Agree the butterfly drink is a standout. Holiday cocktails including Coquita was nice. Good selection of a craft beer. No complaints and very intriguing. Price: Incredible deal! Usually pay twice this or more in larger cities and for the quality? Amazing. We will be back! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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We very much enjoyed dining at Lucille's for lunch!! We were greeted by the manager and taken care of by our server Dina who was delightful. Quite a few items on the menu are locally sourced. The food was DELICIOUS!! Best chicken salad I can remember having. The aesthetic inside is also top notch. We loved the Christmas music playing as we dined on the patio. Stop by here- you won't regret it. read more

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The potato chips are great! The homemade ketchup was sweet and interesting. The tomato soup was a little bit watery but tasted good, Michele thought it wasn't right and offered us a replacement potato in its place to go. Pot pie was massive and full of chicken and veggies. It was a bit dryer than expected but still very tasty. The staff here are amazing! Michele our wait staff took care of us from start to finish. In addition to the replacement soup, she had the manager take the pot pie off our bill. I forgot to mention the grow root beer, which is a local brewer that's available on the menu. Got the beer, which was terrific. Amazing place all all. If you're in Winterhaven or even near Orlando, make sure you take a ride over to Lucille's. You won't regret it. read more

The food was amazing and everything is homemade. Service was amazing. Definitely will be back.

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. read more

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I'm a good snob. I won't eat anywhere that doesn't make everything from scratch. This restaurant did not disappoint. Great food, good atmosphere and kind staff! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Lucille's American Cafe - American Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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Their marinated skirt steak is awesome, and their service is impeccable. and make an outstanding Manhattan.

Our server was a delight! The onion rings were amazing. We enjoyed our meal and while sitting outside, enjoyed our first visit to Lucille's! read more

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A quaint little cafe in downtown WH. Exactly what i expected, and that was perfect for me. I enjoyed the daily special of hot honey chicken, baked potato soup and sweet potato fries. Tasty meal, and great service. read more

DAD AND SON BREAKFAST ADVENTURE!!! We were out for breakfast and wanted somewhere new. We found Lucille's in DT Winter Haven so we went to check em out. We were lucky and got one of those tables with the flame in it outside. From what I saw inside as we walked through it had a nice color palette and looked fresh. The outside is very nice as well!!! The service was great as well. Our waiter was very nice and personable. We ordered the potato skins for an app. They were good, but nothing special for the price!!! For our mains we chose two things and split them. We chose the Blackened chicken and Brie sandwich as well as the Chicken with Waffles. Let's start with the chicken with waffles and fried potatoes as a side. We both thought It was good, but very basic in flavor. The waffles were also thin Belgian waffles not thick and fluffy, like I like em. The potato home fries were YUMMY!!! The Blackened Chicken and Brie Sandwich was tasty. I really enjoyed it. My Son was a little put off by the cheese, but ended up liking it as well!!! We both liked the chips!!! AS ALWAYS TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!!! read more

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SOOOO cute on the inside and the food is really good and fresh! We will be coming back!

We loved this place for lunch food is great & service is top notch ! Don't hesitate going here you will not regret it at all ! Ambience is great so all & all I'd say 5 stars read more

Amazing chicken tenders and atmosphere, only thing I disliked was the bathrooms and their cleanliness, which was dirty and gross on the inside read more

I don't often say this, but there's NO room for improvement. This was the most amazing experience, perfect food presentation, marvelous custom cocktails, and lively and friendly service. Courtney at the tableside, Krista behind the bar, and Tom hovering everywhere to assure that quality pervades. This was as good as it gets. And the ambiance! Music was not overwhelming so we could enjoy conversation, the deco and color scheme contributed to a modern, warm feel. I had the blackened chicken & brie sandwich. Excellent. Wife had the California chicken sandwich. Both were well presented and delivered. But what put me over the top was the sweet potato fries with marshmallow sauce. Amazing!! We enjoyed cocktails too - "You Give Me Butterflies" and "Mighty Bold of You" made with fresh squeezed fruit juices and in-house made syrups. Can't get much better! Then, dessert: terrific carrot cake and the last slice of blueberry pie. Mmmmm. Stay for dessert! Want to know more? Go see them yourself! They're open 7 days a week and Krista seems like she's always here! Tell Tom I sent you! read more

This was our first time at Lucille's and the service was perfect from the warm smile when greeted, our server Tami and the managers continuously stopping by to see if we were ok. An overall great experience! The decor and ambiance was very laid back and modern. It felt like you were dining with family! Let's talk about all the awesome menu options! They are a scratch kitchen so everything is made from scratch and made fresh daily! We ordered the pb&j french toast- whoever created that deserves a raise! So good, fresh and unique. I believe the toast was crusted with a macadamia nut coating! I literally wanted to try everything on the menu! Another highlight was the spinach dip- the seasoning was great! If you wanted to ever try this place, now's the time! Can't wait to come back! We traveled from Apollo Beach read more

Overpriced for the amount of food you get. For that price anywhere else I would leave with full. Not here. The food is good but the portions are small. read more

The service here is always friendly and efficient, and the staff makes you feel very comfortable. I often eat here by myself during my lunch break, and I always have a good experience. I do wish there were a bit more variety on the menu, but overall, it's a great place that keeps me coming back. read more

Food was little bland for me. Service was impeccable! Ambiance was just as good. Will come back, we live in Lakeland read more

Lucille's is one of my favorite places to go when I am in Winter Haven!! The food is always delicious, and I've never had something I haven't liked! Every time I've been, the waitstaff have been incredible. Extremely friendly and attentive. It gives diner vibes, and the inside decor is so cute. They are also dog friendly which is always a huge plus for me! Already looking forward to my next visit back!! read more

Lucille's American Cafe - Outside patio is dog friendly!! - American Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

One of Winter Haven's local gems. Great food, excellent service. A much better alternative to chain restaurants. If you enjoy supporting local, Lucille's deserves your attention. read more