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  • 5/5 Robin S. 1 year ago on Google
    I ate the double meat protein bowl. Immediately upon entering my mouth, the delicious food caused so much pleasure that I was in ecstasy! It was smothered with cheese gooey eggs diced peppers, onions, tomatoes, ham, bacon, all in a bowl of glorious pleasure! I would like to eat this meal three times a day for the rest of my life!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl T. 1 year ago on Google
    First time at a Bob Evans ever. Been on our list of places to try. Great first time. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food was on par with any other American style dining. Because we were traveling to Tampa I did not get pictures...maybe next time. We will be back and recommend them as a family friendly option with variety and decent pricing. Quality and service is top notch!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 The Futrell F. 6 months ago on Google
    My experience here was a good one. Our food came out pretty fast and was cooked well and proficient. Our waitress was friendly and helpful with the selections. We ordered the banana blueberry pancakes with the sausage, eggs and hashbrowns. My husband ordered the biscuit sandwiches and gravy. The biscuits were fresh not frozen.I also had a coffee and the Appleberry mimosa delicious 😋 All together a good breakfast experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris F. 8 months ago on Google
    The experience here was great! Ivan was an excellent waiter. The food came out hot and delicious! The whole family enjoyed their meal! A+
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 theresa r. 1 year ago on Google
    Have ordered here for years.Love getting the family meal to go.Food is consistently good,and portions are enough to feed a family of five.If you order through one of the websites,it also includes a big salad. I've never once had a order messed up or the food cold they do a great job.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 nikos d. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow not a friendly family farm experience anymore. Went to this location this morning but despite the lovely atmosphere was treated to an unfriendly hostess, forgetful waiters staff and a slow kitchen. First we asked to be seated and the hostess gave this upset look like we were interrupting her concentration…. She went away to look for a table and come back three minutes later. We go to our table and the waiter gives us one menu and no silverware. After another 10 minutes the waiter comes and takes our drink orders along with our meal orders. We got our drinks fairly soon after we ordered but our food took about 33 minutes to arrive after we placed the order. The waiter brings the food and leaves… we reach out to her and advised her that we didn’t have utensils and asked for some. She apologized and said she was going to get some. After another six minutes of us standing there with no utensils the waiter stops by and ask if we had our silverware. We said no and she left to get some. She came back and said she should have brought it her self. So it took 50 minutes to get a south west avocado omelette and a mini sampler breakfast and we still had food that was barely cooked look at the hash browns on the plate.. they were mostly raw and the omelette was barely cooked, with a few beans and a little bit of corn with beef inside. Best thing on this plate was the avocado and it did not need any cooking. On a positive note they do offer real sea salt on the table. After our experience with this place all we have to say is Better go to Dennys next door
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Reginald C. 2 years ago on Google
    I went here because walking distance from my hotel. I was seated and waiting to be greated for over 10 minutes. Someone who came after me actually had thier food and still not greated. I walked out will never return. Go to the Denny's nextdoor and have good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place,great prices, great people. They were about to close in a hour. But we hot top notch service. Not warmed up food and great conversation. The cook was a really good guy. Even gave us free cookies that I wanted to pay for but he insisted it was on him. My family and I have found nice family restaurant to eat at now. We're new here and because of the pandemic we haven't gotten out much. It was nice and we really felt welcome here at Bob Evan's. I haven't had that experience in awhile since we moved to Central Florida. We will be coming back again and again. Thank you...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff T. 8 months ago on Google
    Staff tries very hard in a diner style setting. Taste like home cooked meals. Pies and/or cake is a must.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Waited over 10 minutes just to be acknowledged. Staff ignored us and another couple and when they finally greeted us had a rude attitude. When we were finally seated our booth was filthy and we ended up leaving. This is the second time we have experienced bad service and will never be returning. I am not sure what happened because we had such a good experience our first time here three months ago.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rolinda J B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time eating at a Bob Evans- they are not in California! I was impressed with the variety on the menu. The meals were delicious and good portions. It was my birthday- my Significant Other bought me a Triple Berry Pie to celebrate with my family. We all were very happy with it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet R. 7 months ago on Google
    We liked this very much. Food was very good. Service definitely needs improvement. The hostess was MIA & the manager asked about her. Instead of jumping in to help, the lady manager went back in the back. There was another couple in front of us & 2 more behind us. The register was busy at the same time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky G. 5 months ago on Google
    Bob Evans saved the day for my Mother and I! We had a bad family argument the night before and ended up in a hotel. We checked out at 11:00 a.m. and drove around about an hour and a half looking for a good place for breakfast! Every employee was wonderful and friendly. Our waitress was genuinely upbeat and attentive. We don't have a Bob Evans where we live so it had been a lot of years since either of us had been to one. We decided if we go back to the area we will definitely eat here again!

  • 4/5 Vinny O. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped at this place on a drive from Tampa to Orlando to try it out as I had never been to a Bob Evans and I was pleasantly surprised. The service was great and the food was even better. The only thing that put a dent on this experience and I did inform my server was that the Men's restroom needed attention which I believe was resolved after I left.

  • 5/5 George J. 5 months ago on Google
    I have only done take out. My last take out was the Western Omelet. There were nice big chunks of onion, peppers and ham in the omelet. It was excellent. The home fries were also very good. I always get biscuits for my bread choice because they are always good. The banana nut bread is also an excellent choice.

  • 1/5 Brandy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall I wish I could give half a star!! While our waiter was absolutely awesome. The food was absolutely awful. And I made the mistake of sending my plate back.. long story short the “manager” on duty was lost and rude, the cook on duty must hate his job, and the other waitresses are lazy and couldn’t be bothered to help the one guy busting his hump. The waiter honestly gets a 5 star rating. (If Mark isn’t working I wouldn’t bother staying unless you have no where else to be)

  • 5/5 Christina J. 8 months ago on Google
    We had the best pot roast lunch here. Jessica was our server and everything was perfect. She's well spoken and efficient. We will be back!!

  • 5/5 Nina K. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time at a Bob Evans and this one did not disappoint. The smells coming out of the kitchen were wonderful. Sometimes you go in a place & you smell disinfectant or the bathroom...? Not here. Food was excellent, plentiful & service was excellent. The country store theme was delightful.

  • 2/5 Ralph C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the Bob Evans at Lakeland for breakfast. The restaurant was a little worn down in the interior. The waiting area was a little chaotic as there was a group of 20 waiting for the table to be available. The wait time I was given was 15-20 minutes. The hostess called a name and a couple that just recently arrived (they were parking after me) complained that they were waiting a long time and were not called. The hostess asked for their name and it did not appear (obviously). Despite this, the hostess took them to the table to be served. After their incident, the group of 20 were given a table and the whole waiting area became vacant. I was called. Wait time was below the 15 minutes. The waiter took our order. Wait time between order to food delivery was ok. The appearance of the food was like if it was thrown to the plate. Went to the bathroom and it was filthy and wore done. I have been to several Bob Evans and this location needs to improve.

  • 1/5 Ron D. 1 year ago on Google
    Too short staffed. Location under 50% full and 4 couples awaiting tables in lobby. We left after 3 minutes as we were third in line. Never again at this location. And I really was looking forward to their bacon glazed with black pepper maple honey. Oh well, over to IHOP and fast, good service.

  • 5/5 Patricia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff. They accommodate your dietary wishes. BLT on toast is perfection. Cole slaw is fantastic. Banana Nut bread is the best. Sweet tea too! Staff needs a raise. So. Florida Avenue is also superb and staff is fantastic! Taylor is so sweet.

  • 5/5 Tatty E. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiter was super kind and attentive even after we were done eating she was asking if we needed anything else. The food was great and was quickly delivered to us quickly.

  • 2/5 Miss K. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a pot roast hash meal over the phone. Got it home (driver did not check it, and it's not their job) and seen two small pieces of cubed roasted beef with no onions. Ordered with sausage links, which were undercooked. If you order from here, please check your entire meal before leaving! This is a reason to never return for me.

  • 4/5 Mary B. 1 year ago on Google
    Was seated and order was taken fairly quickly. Ordered french toast with strawberries and blueberries. Was very good. Couldn't eat it all. Had coffee with creamer, not sure if the creamer was going bad or if it was just the taste of the creamer. I usually have milk which I will request if I go back.

  • 5/5 Jennifer k. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for an old fashioned but simple pot pie, consider Bob Evans. I'm going to sell this because its that good. First of all, its cooked in a small cast iron bowl that stays hot the whole time. Flakey crust and plenty (I do mean plenty) of meat and vegetables. Very fulfilling. The service is always wonderful and never a long wait. Sometimes, they run out if its late in the day, that's how popular this dish is. If you like this dish, its a must try.

  • 5/5 Marvin E. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed our breakfast this morning. Although she was very busy, our server, did an awesome job.

  • 1/5 Evelyn F. 2 years ago on Google
    I've always ordered the same thing when eating there the turkey dinner it's always awesome this is my first I'm eating there since the covid I don't know if that's what affected but will they brought our food the carrots wasn't glazed none of it even looked appealing there was two of us we spent $40 and neither of us was able to eat the food was so so disappointed I don't think I'll be going back I don't know if shortages have changed the way they prepared but as soon as they brought my plate and sit it down I knew that it wasn't going to be good my daughter said her chicken wasn't good either we each ate two bites ask for to go boxes packed it up thinking maybe the grandbabies might want it at home for lunch. The banana nut bread we always would buy 2 loaves to take home this time it didn't even look good and we purchased none. So disappointed ☹️🙁

  • 5/5 Janice S. 2 years ago on Google
    I love going to Bob Evans....it doesn't matter what time of day. Their meals are delicious whatever you choose or whatever time you get there. I like their breakfast skillet. Just thinking about it makes my tummy growl. Eat in or take out its always good.

  • 5/5 Madison C. 2 years ago on Google
    Manny served us and it was exceptional service. He was very polite, made sure that our table was clean and we had a good spot to sit. He took our order quickly and brought our food out super quickly too. He was very polite and attentive.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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