DENA'S PLACE DINER – American
A small Southern breakfast-and-lunch room on South Florida Avenue, dressed in farm pieces and rustic memorabilia, cooking from scratch six mornings a week. Doors open at seven; breakfast runs until eleven, lunch until two, and then that is that. Country fried steak arrives under white gravy, biscuits and gravy and omelettes anchor the morning, and the rotating specials are worth timing your week around, meatloaf and pot roast among them, plated with mashed potatoes, greens and cornbread. Portions run generous enough to carry home. Reservations are recommended, catering and private parties offered, and Sundays are kept dark all year round.
4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 28, LAKELAND, FL, 33813 863-937-4514 https://denasplacefl.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at DENA'S PLACE DINER
Dairy-Free at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Friday Special: Pot Roast and Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Friday Special: Pot Roast and Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Corn Bread and Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Corn Bread and Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mashed Potatoes, Corn Bread and Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Corn Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at DENA'S PLACE DINER
DENA'S PLACE DINER in Lakeland has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at DENA'S PLACE DINER
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Country Fried Steak | 14.5 g | 12.2 g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 55.9 g | 6.3 g |
| Tuesday Special: Meatloaf | 5.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Corn Bread | 4.9 g | 3.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Specials
Daily rotating comfort food specials
- Tuesday Special: Meatloaf - $12.99: Meatloaf served with 2 sides (mashed potatoes, greens) and corn bread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday Special: Pot Roast - $14.99: Slow cooked pot roast Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Country Fried Steak - $13.5: Breaded steak served with white gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mashed Potatoes - $3.5: Homemade mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greens - $3.5: Southern style greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Bread - $2: Freshly baked corn bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about DENA'S PLACE DINER
- Is DENA'S PLACE DINER dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. DENA'S PLACE DINER has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Friday Special: Pot Roast and Greens.
- What can I eat at DENA'S PLACE DINER on a dairy-free diet?
- Friday Special: Pot Roast and Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does DENA'S PLACE DINER have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Greens.
- Is DENA'S PLACE DINER gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at DENA'S PLACE DINER?
- Country Fried Steak, at roughly 12.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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