I loved the food. Not only was it fresh, it was arranged beautifully and artistically. The waitress was cheerful and extremely successful handling the crowded room. The customers were all happy and friendly. This friendly atmosphere says a lot about a restaurant - the Purple Onion is a place where friends can meet, relax, enjoy good food, and leave their worries at the door.But, let's mention that door. It screeched every time it opened or closed. And even though I enjoyed the atmosphere, it's not a place to go with the intent to listen to your friend: it is loud! But loud in a good way.I understand you can order take out, and there were a few tables outside. It's in a beautiful part of downtown Lakeland.I'm putting it in my "return often" list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dottie P.
Very good food and good service. Had Philly cheesesteak and fries. Sandwich was tasty and hot, fries were hot and crispy
Ryan Boyle
Popped over for a late lunch on a weekday afternoon. They weren’t busy and I was seated and served right away. Service was friendly and my soup & salad were served quickly. The grilled chicken on my salad was made to order, which is a nice touch. The lettuce blend was respectable, unlike most places which give you a bunch of iceberg and a couple pieces of romaine and call it “mixed greens”. Nope, this was quality. Overall, A convenient and economical place to have a great meal! Will certainly return.
My wife and I have eaten here several times over the past few months. I really like how the entire front is open ceilings. The place is always clean, prices are reasonable, and most importantly, the food is consistently good! We have never had a bad experience. The staff is super friendly and makes sure you are satisfied with everything from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Crock of French Onion
Terri B.
Always consistently good food! Love their BLT, bacon is fresh and crispy. Chicken salad sandwich is great. All the salads and soups are yummy. Staff is very friendly!
Cheryl Smith
Absolutely the greatest!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basket of Hush Puppies with Ranch
Lyn N.
Pretty decent food. Great tater tots and sandwiches! Servers are always nice and friendly. Things have changed they thru the years. But a great place fort lunch.
Murray Reed
I've been going there for years. Always good service and great sandwiches. Consistently good lunch choice in downtown Lakeland.
Came in town to visit inlaws, tried to find a little hole in the wall restaurant. This is it. Staff is amazing, food is amazing, atmosphere is amazing. My daughter can be picky with her food, she brought a piece of pizza in with her, the staff smiled and asked they could heat it up for her. Super friendly. Will absolutely be back !!Parking: Parking on the streetKid-friendliness: Amazing kids menu. Amazing workers that were absolutely lovely to my daughter to make her experience outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Chicken Salad, Italian Melt, Crock of French Onion
Jose T.
Great place to get a sandwich in downtown Lakeland. I had a turkey melt with was obviously made with turkey meat cooked there but sliced. It was simple bread (excellent), turkey, Gruyère and a bit of mustard. Amazingly good sandwich. I had a taco soup with it also very good. Nice service It's an appealing space you get all the drink refills you want
pamela Heinz
Very nice place for lunch! I've been there twice and the food was excellent, especially the soup. The staff are pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Pamela Reynolds
I love there salads!!!! The sandwiches have gotten small. The Italian melt only had 1 piece of each meat on it. All I could taste was the bread!! They are too skimpy!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Summer Salad
Christina S.
Today I ordered the Chef Salad. Was not expecting much but what I got was delicious. I asked for two ranch dressing on the side and I got them. My salads fresh. It was huge and very delicious. The people who work there are incredibly friendly and always fast. It's a small place but if you just want a quick bite it's worth it
Good food. Very helpful staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Salad
Very good food... very nice staff.. highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved the food. Not only was it fresh, it was arranged beautifully and artistically. The waitress was cheerful and extremely successful handling the crowded room. The customers were all happy and friendly. This friendly atmosphere says a lot about a restaurant - the Purple Onion is a place where friends can meet, relax, enjoy good food, and leave their worries at the door.But, let's mention that door. It screeched every time it opened or closed. And even though I enjoyed the atmosphere, it's not a place to go with the intent to listen to your friend: it is loud! But loud in a good way.I understand you can order take out, and there were a few tables outside. It's in a beautiful part of downtown Lakeland.I'm putting it in my "return often" list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and good service. Had Philly cheesesteak and fries. Sandwich was tasty and hot, fries were hot and crispy
Popped over for a late lunch on a weekday afternoon. They weren’t busy and I was seated and served right away. Service was friendly and my soup & salad were served quickly. The grilled chicken on my salad was made to order, which is a nice touch. The lettuce blend was respectable, unlike most places which give you a bunch of iceberg and a couple pieces of romaine and call it “mixed greens”. Nope, this was quality. Overall, A convenient and economical place to have a great meal! Will certainly return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Summer Salad, Chicken Salad
My wife and I have eaten here several times over the past few months. I really like how the entire front is open ceilings. The place is always clean, prices are reasonable, and most importantly, the food is consistently good! We have never had a bad experience. The staff is super friendly and makes sure you are satisfied with everything from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Crock of French Onion
Always consistently good food! Love their BLT, bacon is fresh and crispy. Chicken salad sandwich is great. All the salads and soups are yummy. Staff is very friendly!
Absolutely the greatest!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basket of Hush Puppies with Ranch
Pretty decent food. Great tater tots and sandwiches! Servers are always nice and friendly. Things have changed they thru the years. But a great place fort lunch.
I've been going there for years. Always good service and great sandwiches. Consistently good lunch choice in downtown Lakeland.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Came in town to visit inlaws, tried to find a little hole in the wall restaurant. This is it. Staff is amazing, food is amazing, atmosphere is amazing. My daughter can be picky with her food, she brought a piece of pizza in with her, the staff smiled and asked they could heat it up for her. Super friendly. Will absolutely be back !!Parking: Parking on the streetKid-friendliness: Amazing kids menu. Amazing workers that were absolutely lovely to my daughter to make her experience outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Chicken Salad, Italian Melt, Crock of French Onion
Great place to get a sandwich in downtown Lakeland. I had a turkey melt with was obviously made with turkey meat cooked there but sliced. It was simple bread (excellent), turkey, Gruyère and a bit of mustard. Amazingly good sandwich. I had a taco soup with it also very good. Nice service It's an appealing space you get all the drink refills you want
Very nice place for lunch! I've been there twice and the food was excellent, especially the soup. The staff are pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
I love there salads!!!! The sandwiches have gotten small. The Italian melt only had 1 piece of each meat on it. All I could taste was the bread!! They are too skimpy!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup, Summer Salad
Today I ordered the Chef Salad. Was not expecting much but what I got was delicious. I asked for two ranch dressing on the side and I got them. My salads fresh. It was huge and very delicious. The people who work there are incredibly friendly and always fast. It's a small place but if you just want a quick bite it's worth it