From a 4th generation Winter Haven native, you have to visit these if you are in the area. Mostly local finds, because the only chain you need is the chain of lakes
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Coffee / Bakery
Mexican restaurants
Chicken spots
Sip around
Burger Spots
BBQ 🐽
Coffee / Bakery
A classic hometown coffee shop with great coffee and even better people
Haven Coffee Roasters
Honestly everything is good, but those croissant are the best thing ever
Honeycomb Bread Bakers
Literally can’t go wrong with anything here… but you should 100% try the cuban
Richard's Fine Coffees
If you are looking for a sweet treat you have to stop by… and you probably won’t get just one thing
Gourmet Goodies Bake Shop
Mexican restaurants
The portions are huge with pretty much every meal… and so are the drinks!
Azteca D' Oro Mexican Restaurant Winter Haven
Multiple different locations around WH, and some pretty good tacos too
The Lake House Kitchen -Bowen Yard
Chicken spots
You won’t be disappointed I promise… but beware because when they say spicy they aren’t playing
LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken
Sip around
Pretty much any of the seasonal ciders are my favorite… but the real gem is all the puppy’s that are there. A spot for the entire family
Grove Roots Brewing Company
If you can’t find something you like here… I don’t know what to tell you
Union Taproom & Pizza Kitchen
A fun family spot to hang out for a few hours, plus a beautiful sunset view
Port 27
Come hang out and you just might catch a local band or two
Somewhere Sports Bar & Grill
Burger Spots
Truly some of the best burgers I’ve ever had
Adler’s
Pull up by car or boat, either way you’ll love the food
The Twisted Prop Bar & Grille
Be sure to bring cash!! Andy’s has been here forever. All American food and tasty treats for desert, the entire family will find something they love.
Andy's Igloo
BBQ 🐽
Just a little outside of WH but I promise it’s worth it… and try the deviled eggs, trust me I’m begging you!
Blackburn's BBQ
Pizza 🍕
This is ✨technically✨ outside of WH, but don’t hold that against me. We’ve been going here since my childhood soccer days, it’s truly a must.
Pizza Connection
My favs are the white pizza and the thai chili wings
Brothers N.Y. Style Pizzeria
Trust me when I say, get the cauliflower crust
Upper Crust Pizza - Winter Haven
If you make it over here be sure to try the antipasto salad and the pizza muffins 🤌🏼
Floridino's Italian Kitchen
Seafood 🌊
Come hang out and enjoy some local artists 🎵🎶🎵
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
Either by boat or car go check out a local favorite!
Harborside Winter Haven
Steakhouse
If you make it to Manny’s get ready for the rolls and the salad that are top tier