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Lucille's American Cafe
Bread Pudding
Recommended multiple times for being especially delicious and memorable; one review even said it was a must-try dessert with a rich, sticky-toffee-pudding-like quality.
Baked Mac And Cheese
Praised for being shareable, flavorful, and well-prepared, with one review specifically recommending the version topped with grilled shrimp and another mentioning it with diced chicken.
Steak Meal
Repeatedly praised for being tasty, perfectly cooked, and well-seasoned, including steak with eggs, a steak dinner for Valentine’s Day, and skirt steak cooked to perfection.
Biscuits With Gravy
Highlighted as delicious and part of a very satisfying breakfast, with the biscuits described as especially good alongside the steak and eggs.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
Called out as especially excellent among the soups, making it the standout appetizer mentioned in the reviews.
Red Velvet Cake
Recommended as a dessert to share, with reviewers noting it was a great finish to the meal.
Pork Chops
Mentioned as tasty and scrumptious, and part of a group of dishes praised for their flavor and quality.
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Recommended because it was described as tasty and scrumptious, showing strong flavor and good preparation.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
About Lucille's American Cafe
Lucille's American Cafe is in Winter Haven, Florida. It is an American restaurant that also serves barbecue, breakfast, brunch, diner, cafe, salad, sandwich, and Southern US dishes. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and prompt service, the welcoming atmosphere, and the varied menu with elevated comfort food. Guests also frequently mention standout dishes and drinks like pot pie, bread pudding, skirt steak, macadamia chicken, and specialty cocktails.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Lucille's American Cafe known for?
It is especially known for comfort-food dishes like pot pie, macadamia chicken, skirt steak with chimichurri, and bread pudding. Reviewers also call out the soups, turkey dinner, and baked mac and cheese as standout items, along with fast, attentive service.
What dishes are most recommended at Lucille's American Cafe?
The most frequently recommended dishes include the pot pie, macadamia chicken, bread pudding, skirt steak, and the baked mac and cheese with grilled shrimp. Reviewers also mention the turkey dinner, meat loaf dinner, club sandwich, and soups like stuffed pepper soup and tomato bleu cheese soup as strong choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Lucille's American Cafe?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a mid-mod citrus country aesthetic and a welcoming vibe. Reviewers say it works well for couples, groups, and solo diners, and the outdoor seating is a recurring plus for lunch and dinner.
Is Lucille's American Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers describe the prices as reasonable and the food as a fair price for the quality, with the menu priced around $10 to $20. Guests often mention generous attention to detail, well-prepared plates, and prompt service that makes the value feel strong.
Does Lucille's American Cafe have any standout drinks or desserts?
Yes, the cocktails are a highlight, including the smoked pb & j old fashioned, and reviewers also praise the local beer, coffee, and wine selection. For dessert, bread pudding is the most repeated favorite, and red velvet cake and peach pie with ice cream are also mentioned.
Is parking available at Lucille's American Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Does Lucille's American Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Lucille's American Cafe offers vegetarian options.
Is Lucille's American Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Lucille's American Cafe is good for kids.
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