Welcome back, Polk County.
Mike here.
We've already ranked the best breakfast in Polk County and the best breakfast spots in Lakeland, so it was only a matter of time before Winter Haven got its turn.
And Winter Haven did NOT hold back.
People in Winter Haven town have opinions about breakfast (strong ones); and were not afraid of letting us know their thoughts.
A couple of our top spots technically sit just outside city limits; but as one voter put it, "Eagle lake diner is basically winter haven."
So they're on the list.
Which brings us to...
The Best Breakfast In Winter Haven, Florida.
And, as always, this isn’t just a list I’ve put together based on my own preferences…
This list was built from over FIVE HUNDRED votes, from locals just like you.
Let’s go 
Special Author’s Note:
For this one we're covering Winter Haven, but we'll also have some spots sneaking in from Eagle Lake, Dundee and even Auburndale, who don't get their own lists simply because they're so close to Winter Haven being the main hub, and they don't have enough spots to rank on their own.
First Place: Egg Haven
The Best Breakfast Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Egg Haven — 301 3rd St SW, Winter Haven
Coming in at number one, and being named THE BEST breakfast spot in Winter Haven, is Egg Haven.
This one wasn't close.
Egg Haven won the best breakfast in Polk County, and its hometown backed it up by a landslide. It got nearly twice as many votes as anyone else.
It's right in Downtown Winter Haven, and the two things voters brought up over and over were the speed and the service.
Voters said things like:
- "Egg Haven besides the food always being great, it's the fastest service in town with an amazing staff and clean restaurant."
- "I had one of the best 4 egg omelette ever at Egg Haven recently!"
- "Egg Haven—no contest!!"
If you only try one spot on this list, start here.
Second Place: Big Tom's Diner
The Second Best Breakfast Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Big Tom's Diner — 1151 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven
Coming in at number two is Big Tom's Diner on Havendale.
Big Tom's also made our Polk County breakfast list, and in Winter Haven it was the clear runner-up.
The name tells you what to expect.
Big portions, fair prices, and biscuits people can't stop talking about.
Voters said things like:
- "Big tom's dinner, prices are the best for the amount of food you get, hand down
will be forever my favorite." - "Big Tom's. Best biscuits in the area."
- "Big Tom's Diner! Chicken and waffles is my faaave"
Come hungry. You won't leave that way.
Third Place: 1st Street Diner
The Third Best Breakfast Spots In Winter Haven, Florida
1st Street Diner — 106 Avenue I SE, Winter Haven
Coming in third is 1st Street Diner.
This is the one people treat like their regular spot. The kind of diner where the staff knows your order before you sit down.
Voters said things like:
- "My husband and I go to 1st Street Diner at least twice a month. I highly recommend the New York mess"
- "1st Street Diner!! Large portions, friendly staff and great food ♥"
- "what I like most is they know you. They know what you usually get each time."
I had to look up The New York Mess to see what the hype was about.
And, while I definitely would not be able to eat that kind of mess, I can see why other people would like it.
Fourth Place: Eagle Lake Diner
The Fourth Best Breakfast Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Eagle Lake Diner — 185 5th St, Eagle Lake
Coming in at number four is Eagle Lake Family Diner.
Yes, it's in Eagle Lake.
But Winter Haven locals kept sending us there anyway, so it earned its spot.
It's a short drive down 17, and it has a 4.6 on Google with over 1,000 reviews.
Voters said things like:
- "Eagle lake diner is basically winter haven. Good breakfast"
- "Eagle Lake Diner is the best!"
- "Eagle Lake Family Diner is our first pick then Egg Haven."
Worth the extra ten minutes.
Fifth Place: Lucille's American Cafe
The Fifth Best Breakfast Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Lucille's American Cafe — 205 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Rounding out the top five is Lucille's.
Lucille's is one that has been on a couple of our lists now, including the best burger spots in Polk; so this one is definitely a fan-favorite AND versatile.
And if it's the weekend and you're downtown, this is the one people wanted to talk about.
Voters said things like:
- "Weekends, Lucille's. My favorite by far!"
- "Brunch on Saturday and Sunday at Lucille's American cafe."
- "Luciles by far !"
Save it for a Saturday.
Special Shoutout: The Abigaile
Special Mention — The Newest Best Breakfast Near Winter Haven
The Abigaile — 117 E Lake Ave, Auburndale
Before we get to six through ten, I have to make some room for The Abigaile.
It just opened in Downtown Auburndale in August, which is newer than every thread we pulled votes from, so it never had a chance to show up in the count.
But Katie and I reviewed The Abigaile for our Polk Food Quest and gave it a 4.5/5.
It's from Tina and Tim Calhoon, the owners of Frescos in Downtown Lakeland (which won the best brunch in Polk County).
Brunch is Saturdays and Sundays.
Get the custard stuffed French toast. It's massive.
It's a much different type of spot than the diners on this list (a bit pricier, and the vibes are on another level), so it felt right to give it its own recognition.
Other Great Breakfast Spots In Winter Haven, Florida
If you’re anything like me, you want to try all the best breakfast spots in Winter Haven, Florida so you can be the judge for yourself.
So here is the rest of the top ten best breakfast spots in Winter Haven, Florida (in order 6-10):
- #6 — Andrea's Family Restaurant
- #7 — Dundee Diner (Dundee)
- #8 — Fluffy's
- #9 — Andy's Igloo
- #10 — Royal Breakfast Bar
Which gives us the full list of the top breakfast spots in Winter Haven.
And brings us to the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
My personal opinion (that no one asked for 
).
Here are my personal favorite spots:
- The Abigaile
- The Pantry Diner
- Leaving This Spot Open
If we have someone open some kind of deli, similar to Uncle Nick's Italian Deli in Lakeland — but in Auburndale or Winter Haven instead — that'll be my top spot on the list.
We'll save The Abigaile for special occasion brunches and boom, we'll be set.
But for now, this is my top three.
THANKS!
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- Mike Romaine
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