Restaurants in Avon Park

“Great Place. Wish I had discovered this wonderful restaurant earlier on my trips to Avon Park. Do yourself a favor....skip the chains....and enjoy a great evening with friends at a truly special restaurant. Owner is one of kind...great guy......and if you go, ask for Tammy. She is a lot of fun!”

“Best ice cream in town, hands down! And kid approved!”

“I received a Kindness Tea today and I want to thank Thankful Hearts for doing this because that free tea actually lifted my spirits from a bad week I've been having. God bless y'all and I'll be sure to pay it forward! 🥰”

“excellent food and pies friendly staff we love Dive In girl Eatery! highly recommended.”

“Awesome real Mexican food!!”

“I live in Montana and everytime I visit family, Wild Turkey is a must! First place I ever had gatortail and I'm in love! This is a Great place and always busy! ✌️”

“Wow! Stopped by while I was in the area and I’m beyond impressed. Small shop, not any real room to eat in if there’s multiple people there for pickup, but it’s absolutely worth the visit. I got the jerk chicken with rice and plantains. The seasoning on the jerk chicken was perfect. Not too spicy and full of flavor. The rice was good but I don’t know anyone who prioritizes that, I was more concerned with finishing the generous amount of chicken.

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I had to update this because it was so good I had to go back again. Right now I’m eating my cold leftovers from lunch straight from the fridge and it’s still blowing my mind. I also got a couple beef patties this time around, they’re flakey and delicious. So much flavor packed in this food.”

“My husband and I have eaten here several times and we both love the food, quick service and the friendly servers. I highly recommend this restaurant. Our favorites are the Beef Brisket and the Ribs.!! So glad we found Mr. Brown's restaurant when we moved to Avon Park 8 months ago.”

“Great local restaurant, well prepared food at reasonable prices. The wait staff were friendly and attentive as is the owner. Our favorite breakfast spot when in town.”

“great place, food is great and worth the price.Very friendly staff...Owner is very welcoming in his restaurant.Best pizza ,calzones and more ... The drive was worth it!Give them a try you won't be disappointed.***********”

“usually great food. ordered takeout and food was okay but the string inions were soooo... salty could not eat them. would advise take away salt from the cook and let us salt our own ? Otherwise, great service, great food, hot and delicious!”

“Super fast and friendly !!!”

“We had dinner here for the first time last night, and both the food and service were excellent.”

“we're here 2 to 3 times a week. staff is friendly and service is great!! food is excellent.”

“Tried first time. Oxtail and stewed chicken where so delicious. Whole family loved the food. I will be back again. Thank you for the awesome meal”

“The best orange cones!!! The flavor is so unique!”

“I just moved here and let me tell you as a south Floridian, where we have lots of good Chinese spots. THIS is authentic good quality Chinese at a good price. Staff is also friendly and the back cook area looks very clean and maintained. Excellent overall 👌🏼”

“Market 27: A Love Letter to Convenience, Cuisine, and Chaos

Some restaurants aren’t just places to eat—they’re events. They’re where memories are made, diets are broken, and strangers nod at each other over shared plates of fries. Market 27 is one of those rare gems. Half grocery store, half restaurant, and all heart, it’s the kind of spot where you can grab a soda, a sandwich, and an existential crisis over which ice cream flavor to choose—all in one visit.

Upon entering Market 27, you’re greeted by what can only be described as ice cream nirvana. It’s an endless sea of flavors, allegedly 44 strong (though who’s counting?). It’s like a sugary mirage, beckoning you to drop everything and dive into the Mother Lode of frozen delight. But alas, you must first endure the wait for a table, during which time you’ll find yourself wandering through aisles of preserves, snacks, and sodas so obscure they probably only exist in this corner of Florida.

Once seated, the magic of Market 27 really kicks in. The menu is a sprawling epic, the War and Peace of casual dining, offering everything from burgers to quesadillas, pizza to macaroni platters. You could close your eyes and point at random, and odds are you’d land on something worth writing home about. Personally, I like to experiment—always trying something new, but never straying too far from my comfort zone. (I’m adventurous, but not that adventurous.)

What truly elevates Market 27, however, is the atmosphere. This isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a living, breathing community center. I can’t go there without running into someone I know—fellow model airplane enthusiasts, airport buddies, or just random folks from around town. The walls are adorned with eclectic art and TVs that cater to all interests: sports, trivia, and the occasional oddball video that sparks debates over fries.

Then there’s the ice cream bar. Oh, the ice cream bar. It’s not just a dessert station; it’s a social experiment. Families gather, seniors compare pill schedules, and someone inevitably declares, “This solves all the world’s problems!” And maybe it does. Ice cream has that power.

But let’s not forget the staff—the unsung heroes of this culinary circus. The waiters and waitresses at Market 27 are paragons of patience and cheer, even when the line snakes out the door and a toddler decides to reenact The Fast and the Furious between the tables. They remind us that dining out isn’t just about food—it’s about the experience, and these folks deliver it with a smile.

So if you ever find yourself on the border of Polk and Highlands Counties, near Baymont Park and an RV lot, do yourself a favor: stop at Market 27. It’s more than a meal; it’s an adventure. And who knows? You might just find yourself leaving with a full stomach, a new favorite soda, and a renewed sense of small-town charm.

Parking: If no parking if front swing around to the back and you will see plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Ice cream make every scream

Wheelchair accessibility: It is one level so you able to get in.”

“I CANT BELIEVE THIS PLACE IS STILL OPEN!!!! THRY HAVE THE BEST PRICES AND THE BEST CAKE SELECTION EXAMPLE: HOSTESS CAKES, CUPCAKES, CHIPS AND DRINKS ALSO, THEY HAVE OTHER ITEMS ASWELL LOVE IT!!! IF YOU NEVER BEEN PLEASE STOP BY ??”

“Excelente buna atención y deliciosos antojitos mexicanos”

“Ordered Grits and fish with Shrimps… good portion and DELICIOUS! I will be back for more! Very nice Customer Service! Very polite and greeted you as you come in the restaurant! Recommend them…DELICIOUS!! Also my co- worker ordered a Steak,egg, and cheese he LOVED IT!”

“Great tacos!!! Dont let the Karen complainers steer you in the wrong direction. Authentic and delicious Mexican tacos. I just randomly stopped by working this area ?”

“Kinda small, only 4 tables to sit at, but the fried chicken was delicious and moist. The best I’ve had in a while. Fries were hot and crispy. Overall, would recommend and will return.”

“We like going to Checkers. Always great service and great food. We love their fries!!! Best in town!!!!!”

“Lo mejor de lo mejor la cocinera es la mejor en lo que hace”

“I don't believe they can and I don't believe that they want to. Address on my bag was wrong and I received cold pizza like it set out all night it was horrible I spent $25 on one large hamburger mushroom and extra cheese with four wings that came to $25 now I'm 67 years old I live on Social Security and I just threw the pizza out because that's how bad it was. I called them up and told them and then they said they have to rely on doordash well I would think if other people complain which I believe they do you wouldn't use doordash you would hire drivers. I know I'm not the first person to say how bad they are is horrible it's a shame it's downright cruel. no I will not be calling them back no I'm done with hungry Howie's I'll make my own pizza thank you, that was the very first time I called... goodbye hungry Howie's”

“Their eggrolls are the BEST! Yums is the best Chinese takeout I've ever had.”

“Prompt courteous service with smile.”