Good family run restaurant. Nothing fancy here but the food and service were great! Had a simple egg and cheese sandwich and my girlfriend had the cheeseburger. My sandwich was filling with two eggs on it. Tried the cheeseburger - good char - awesome sauce on it. Side of fries were very crispy. Conveniently located right in town. read more

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Grits were stone cold, took forever to order, then forever to get the check. The rumors of the decline of Wheeler's is readily apparent. Staff were nice but obviously unready or unable to provide proper service. read more

Food was burnt and service was awful and food took forever to arrive. Just SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

Do not recommend, save your self the frustration. It's not what it used to be. Food and service a total loss.

Excellent breakfast today at Wheeler's. The western omelets were stuffed full of ham, green pepper, onion, and melty cheese. I've always liked their biscuits, but loved today's biscuit buttered and toasted. Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere with lots of Arcadia history on the walls. Breakfast is now served until noon, but get there before 11:45 to get your order in. read more

Visiting from Sarasota and stopped in for lunch. Had a nice patio that was dog friendly so we sat outside. Two of us ordered the jalapeño cheddar burger. It was a bit dry and had Mayo on it which I hate. I had to switch buns with my mom. Got a Sadie of ranch which helped. Needed more cheese and more jalapeños. They used shredded cheese which was weird, instead of sliced cheese. Fries were delicious and crispy. The Philly cheesesteak was very good. The onion rings were breaded in a corn dog batter. So good! Definitely get the chocolate peanut butter pie! Yum! read more

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Wonderful pies and service! Get in early for the best specials and choose indoor or outdoor seating!

Service was a No ! Will never return. After waiting outside for 30 mins until open. Given menus with breakfast and lunch. Tried to order breakfast told no breakfast asked for coffee told no coffee. My friend ordered a piece of pie and glass of tea. 8 Other people walked in , all of them, received their orders and still no single piece of pie. Given , glass of tea period ! Terrible service ! Had returned to this restaurant, giving it a try and really regret walking in the door! read more

Step into Wheelers at lunchtime and a scene from yesteryear magically appears, cowboy hats, jeans, boots and spurs jump out and add to the ambience of this Rural Arcadia Cafe. All meals are prepared from scratch so be patient as it is well worth the wait. Our choices of sandwiches and wraps along with sides were incredibly delicious. Staff members are friendly and helpful. Don't forget the home made pies as a super finish to your meal. By the way the prices are also a step into yesteryear. In the area make it a must too stop, visit and turn the clock back. read more

Wheelers Cafe has been serving up homestyle meals in Arcadia since 1929. They are well known for their pies, the most famous is the chocolate peanut butter. I was in between visiting antique stores and meeting my daughter so I stopped in for some pie and coffee to kill the time. The interior is rustic but not without its charm. I am not a fan of peanut butter so I went with the blueberry pie. The peanut butter certainly is popular however. While I was enjoying my pie some campers came from the Peace River to get four of the peanut butter pies to take back to camp with them. My large slice of pie was loaded with sweet juicy blueberries and a sugary crust. Best of all pie and coffee was only $5.50. The only thing I didn't care for were the restrooms located outside behind the building. You have to get s key from them in order to use it.I have been in outhouses that smelled better. That pie though was heavenly. Just try not to have to use their bathroom. read more

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Excellent home cooked breakfast. The grits, eggs and toast absolutely excellent! And we had delicious peanut butter pie for breakfast too! Service with a smile was greatly appreciated. The country atmosphere is such a feeling of home! The owners have kept this old cafe in fantastic shape.. read more

Nice little small town restaurant. The service was top notch and the food was delicious and reasonably priced

Best lasagna I've had in a long time. Homemade cooking from scratch and great pies , awesome

The one star goes to their food when I tried it. However lately I have heard bad things about their food. To say I felt out of place was the least. Of course being the only person of color in there and with wheelers racists history I shouldn't be too surprised. Nonetheless the food made up for the subpar service they gave. Their pies are good as well. The inside of the restaurant is actually pretty neat and shows the history of old southern florida. read more

Stopped by on a whim and we were so glad we did. Wife's egg salad was "amazing" (her word). The Rachel was good. Portions were great and prices incredibly fair. Service was prompt and friendly. Decor is cute. An overall gem read more

Delicious food and very friendly service. Definitely a great place to stop by if driving from Naples to Orlando.

Visited it recently. I ordered a Ruben sandwich along with onion rings. When I got my order my sandwich was burnt black and the meat was tough. The onion rings were great. Also had a piece of pie which was delicious. read more

Great home cooking! Small but great place. Friendly staff, nice menu options. Great local feel. Been around for years. Don't be in a hurry.. it's not a fast food place! read more

I got THE STARE when I first walked in.... here we go again.... dread visiting these small towns. The regulars have never seen an Asian, felt like I had 2 heads. Not much competition around. This small, old diner is quaint but the prices are surprisingly high for what you get. Food is nothing special. Just the fact that the restroom is OUTSIDE, around the back will tell you what you should expect. I wondered as I sat and looked around, whether the Health Dept has ever been here. Either that or it may be a relative. Let's just say they love Duct tape. Hope I never return, but traveling the back roads of highway 17... I may get desperate.... if I do, good times to begin a Fast. read more

This is your typical small town family owned diner. Located on a side street off the main drag in the downtown area, this no frills place has been serving up the basic diner food for generations. Red vinyl chairs and booths and a linoleum floor that hasn't been waxed in years are clues that this place is for real. Side dishes inlclude such country favorites as collard greens, fried okra, fried cabbage, and mashed potatoes. Sandwiches, burgers, and dinners are available throughout the day. There is an ample list of pies and the signs say the peanut butter pie is to die for. I couldn't resist and now I agree. Formerly known as Fiegel's Goody Cafe, I would rather support this type of place than the ubiquitous fast food chain any day. read more

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Nice folks. Decent coffee. Gets the job done. The bathroom is pretty quaint (outside and around the corner); I'm going to go ahead and guess it gets a bit warm in the summertime. read more

Came for a Philly cheesesteak and it was absolutely delicious !!! Soft and perfectly toasted bread and the fried okra was crispy and juicy inside! The chicken tenders were perfectly cooked and the Rueben had my son closing his eyes every bite to savor the flavor! My partner had the meatloaf and it was super tender and seasoned to perfection with made from scratch gravy and mash potatoes . This place never disappoints!!!! read more

Great food at a great price. Big portions of home cooked meals. Best biscuits and gravy ever! Friendly service from some pretty ladies there too. I was the only out-of-towner there it seemed as this was s locals place. Says the restaurant has been there since 1929. I'll stop again if I'm traveling through to Orlando again. read more

Whenever I'm in Arcadia, I try to stop in here even if its just for a piece of their delicious peanut butter pie. Wheelers has been around for forever. Its not the most fancy place, but its the definition of charming. Worth a visit. read more

Last night I dreamt about the pecan pie they make at this establishment. I wish I could have someone mail me one. This is a local mom and pop southern style breakfast spot but their pies are to die for. It's small, cozy and staff are friendly. Will def return. read more

All in all I would recommend this place and I will go again French toast was okay (something I would make at home) they have fake syrup witch I do not care foe but for the price I was happy. The quiche was out of this world loved it. The omelette was okay (again something I would make at home) We got a table right away but it was dirty not complaining it's that time of year where they are busy. read more

Prefect old southern home cooking. Yum yummy. We will be back. Nice country drive and antique shopping or just remember years ago read more

I've been going to Wheelers since I was a kid. I enjoyed a quiet lunch alone but felt like I was eating with my family around me. Such a friendly staff, amazing home cooked Southern Florida food and peanut butter pie to die for. read more

All I can say is gross. I had a BLT and they use Miracle Whip. The ranch dressing on the salad was cheap store bought stuff. I decline to eat there again. read more

I had the Mullet dinner for lunch, and I was not impressed at all. It had many small almost invisible but sharp bones in it and it tasted very "fishy". I had smoked mullet many times as a child growing up in Florida and I loved it then. Wheelers is an old time cafe, and there is nothing wrong with that, but since seating is very limited, I got the impression that they wanted me to hurry up and eat & leave so someone else could have my seat. They have been here since 1929 but I wonder why if my experience is typical. read more

Perfect small-town diner. We stopped by for a late lunch on our way home from a trip. We both had meatloaf with mashed potatoes, cornbread, and deep-fried corn (not breaded, just cooked in a deep fryer. Shut up and try it; it's awesome.) Arcadia is a town that seems to teeter on the edge of trendy, and I hope it doesn't get too trendy, because it would be a shame to see a place like this go away. The waitress was friendly but not so much so that she annoyed us, the food was simple and good and not over seasoned or over presented. I would define it as "good food" and leave it at that. This food is not going to set the world on fire, but it's damn tasty and gets the job done. Don't pass it up if you're in the area; it's worth the stop. We did not have any of the pies, which I already regret, but if you do want pie, I'd suggest deciding before you finish eating because we watched them run out of certain slices as people ordered. Overall, I'm pleased to have eaten here and would stop in again. read more

Very local joint cafe in Arcadia. If you are antique-ing this place might be the place to fill up on some grub. The food was mediocre at best. Ordered a BLT which was good but the fries were undercooked and still pale and firm. Small portions but we will just call it portion control for once in my life. 2 BLTs and a drink = $15.00. The service was not so good - I was the only table by the time my order was taken. Waited about 10 minutes and listened to the waitress answer phones and watch her write out the specials on the special board. I was thinking about giving this place another try but now that I am typing this I dont think I will. There is probably better in the area. read more

Really gross. Ordered an omelette, nothing complicated. The omelette arrived on a white plate swimming in brown speckled grease. The bottom of the omellete had black crispy bits from the grill. It tasted like a dirty grill and rancid grease. Nothing nostalgic about a dirty restaraunt. Don't risk it. read more

Wheeler's is a small town diner. Other than the gravy being too dry, all the dishes were up to diner standards. If you're in Arcadia I recommend searching for Wheelers and as always worth searching out is 4 stars. It just so happens Wheeler's is worth the search not because they were great but, rather the competing restaurants were atrocious. I had a piece of the world famous peanut butter pie. Wheeler's takes a competent piece of chocolate or vanilla cream pie with, per the waitress, a secret recipe of peanut butter infused granulated sugar sprinkled over the meringue top. I can't see it being famous in Fort Myers, 30 miles away let alone the world but it is hard not to try with signs all over the restaurant. read more

If you are looking for good homestyle cooking, friendly neighborhood place where the local yokels congregate, this is the place. Real southern cooking right in the historic district of Arcadia and steps from all the antique shops. Two thumbs up. read more

Went to this restaurant after it was highly recommended. It is on the small side about 12-14 tables. After waiting 30 min for a table at 1:30 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, we were seated in the hot sauna of a restaurant as it had to have been 80 degrees in the restaurant. I was there with my husband, 2 daughters and my parents. We ordered drinks and since we ordered coke, the can came sliding across the table at us. We were offered some ice which we received promptly. Then we waited for about 15 minutes for someone to come and take our order. No one came. My mother got up to ask the employee at the register if someone could take our order. They all acted shocked that our order hadn't been taken. When the girl came over to take the order, she complained "It wasn't her job but she would so it anyway". So now we wait for the food and wait and wait. My parents food came out several minutes before the rest of us. Would have been nice to have the kids food come out first since all they ordered was a lousy grilled cheese and a hot dog. Once the food arrived in 3 stages, no one EVER came back to ask us if we needed anything, refill drinks etc. We sure did get the bill right away!! My husband asked an employee in passing for more iced tea and she in a moment and never returned. Another waitress did eventually get it for us and the girl we had originally asked never thought twice about it. The food was fair. Not what I had envisioned since everyone seems to rave about it. The ketchup was empty on the table and a girl was refilling them as a result of us handing her ours to fill. You would think she would have brought it back over to us. NOT! So, I asked the waitress for ketchup, I got 6 packets. Are you kidding me? In addition, we were unlucky enough to sit by the kitchen and all the behind the scenes happenings and heard the waitress' complaining about someone coming in to sit at the counter because the customer didn't know there was a wait list for there as well. Probably because of the poor communication offered by the staff. All I can say is they are lucky my husband went up to pay the bill, because that is the only way this staff would have received a tip. This restaurant is NOT all that it is cracked up to be. A better restaurant I have gone to and wished I had gone back except they were packed as well is The Oak Street Deli. I was very disappointed and the other reviews here obviously haven't eaten at a "real" restaurant. Will not be back. And yes, I am calling the restaurant to make them aware of the horrible experience and why I will not be returning and why I am telling everyone I know how horrible the service was and is. The power of social media! read more

Was hoping for good ! Not what we got ! In fairness apparently first day for waitress , wait is the key word , people seated just after had finished and left before we ( just 2 of us) got food, then we were told it was slow because the owner came in and needed his food first ( 30 minutes after us) NOT how to run a restaurant - meal was ok, pecan pie was very good read more

Maybe the peanut butter pie is good, but nothing else about this place is. Very slow service and mediocre food. I saw at least 2 groups of people sit down, wait for a menu, and finally get up and leave. Waitress brought our food, never brought placesettings. My husband had to hunt some down. And if you need to use restrooms, be sure to pack the Purell. read more

Worst place I have ever ate. I had onion rings and they were setting in grease and soggy. The place was dirty. There was even dust on the pipes above you. Will never eat there again. read more

i am 75, this restaurant takes me back to when a restaurant was a restaurant, good plentiful food. the fried chicken find me better and i will pay you. throw on the corn bread and black eyed peas, and i am a country boy again. and fresh like your mother made. now the PIES, do not go unless you are going to have a large slice of one. on this your mom could not have done better. the place is over 80 years old, and is in an unique old town in the USA. you will feel so refreshed after your meal, and walk around with a big smile read more