Did you know National Small Business Week takes place from April 30-May 6? We think shopping small is cool all year round — but if you're new to the local business scene, now is the perfect time to explore small businesses owned by your neighbors in every industry.

Wondering how we sourced our list? We asked our readers to share their staple shops on Instagram and in our newsletter.

*Note: This is not a complete list. To see even more businesses highlighted by locals, head to the comment section of our Instagram post.

Stop by Hana Tea House for boba, smoothies, and snacks. | Photo by LALtoday

Dining

The Back Nine | Simulated sports and American fare
Street Cafe Lakeland | Egyptian pop-up cafe located at Charlie's Mini Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday + Thursday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Palace Pizza | Fresh pizza by-the-slice
Unfiltered Lakeland | Coffee shop and artisan marketplace
J. Burns' Pizza Shop | Contemporary counter-serve, gluten-free-friendly pizzeria
Mister Fish | Carry-out seafood, chicken, and more
Tea Largo | Acai, tea, smoothies, and more
Nineteen61 | Latin cuisine in a fine dining environment
Krazy Kombucha | Fermented probiotic tea
Dissent Craft Brewing | Locally-brewed craft beer
Born and Bread Bakehouse | Handcrafted baked goods, breads, and coffees
Jimbos Pit BBQ | Barbecue and home-baked pies
Ethos Roasters | Locally-roasted whole bean and ground coffee
Cafe Zuppina | Mediterranean restaurant and bakery
Subs N Such | Subs, salads, Cubans, and more
The Joinery | Multi-stall food and beverage hall
Lugo's Craft Distillery | Hand-crafted spirits and mixed drinks
Vegetation Plant Food | Plant-based meals and meal preparation
ABC Coffee and Supplies | Locally-roasted coffee and paper supplies for commercial spaces
Uncle Nick's Italian Deli | Imported Italian goods and bagels
Juice Box Lakeland | Fresh juices, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches
Black & Brew Coffeehouse and Bistro | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and hand-crafted teas and coffees
Zaza & Co. | Homemade cookies made to order
Meraki Bakehouse | Baked goods for special order
Divicious Deli | Pastries, coffee, and deli sandwiches
Feasts of Persia | Persian-American fusion food truck
Bandidas Lakeland | Pop-up eatery with baked goods, lunch items, and more
Omusubee | Hand-made onigiri
DOU Bakehouse | Desserts, macarons, and chocolates for pre-order
Rooted Lakeland | Iced coffee, refreshers, acai bowls, waffles, and more
Hana Tea House | Boba, smoothies, and snacks
LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken | Hot chicken and fried chicken sandwiches, salads, and tenders
Brew Hub | Local craft brewery
Tito's Latin Cuisine | Latin catering and food truck
SunKava CBD | New generation kava bar
Concord Coffee | Coffee, tea, specialty drinks
Hillcrest Coffee | Coffee, tea, baked goods, live music
Cob & Pen | Craft kitchen and bar
Good Thyme | Fresh eats for breakfast and lunch
From Beverly Bakery | Allergy-friendly special occasion cakes
Mitchell's Coffee | Independent coffee house
Nuestro Guacamole | Homemade guacamole for delivery and pick-up
Mike and Mike's Desserts | Plant-based cupcakes made without dairy, nuts, or eggs
Gigi's Oriental Market | Market with international grocery items, prepared food, and gifts
Blue Dog Craft Barbecue | Barbecue and meats by the pound
Mimi's Italian Ice | Dairy and gluten-free Italian ice, ice cream, and frozen treats

Stop into June Taylor on your next trip downtown. | Photo by @kellymeetsworld

Retail

June Taylor | Vintage home goods and furniture
Hocus Pocus Comics | Indie publishing company
Velázquez Cigar Company | Boutique cigars and coffee
Resurrection Motor Sports | Vehicle restorations
Crafty Balz | Custom tumblers and drinkware
Rafa Natural | Organic + hand-made bath, body, and home products
Fien Clothing Company | Locally-made men's apparel
Hazel Blossoms | Hand-made car fresheners
Swan City Design Co. | Custom laser-cut and engraved projects
The Unrefined Creative | Handmade polymer clay earrings and mixed media jewelry
Main & Monroe | Women's lifestyle boutique
Top Buttons Boutique | Gently-used clothing with sales benefitting local girls in need
Jesse Caryl Vinyl | Vinyl records, CDs, and turntables
Scout and Tag | Home goods, gifts, and apparel
Take Heart Africa | Fair-trade goods benefitting women and orphans in Kenya
Bagley Branded Products | Promotional products and branded apparel
East of These | Custom accessory apparel brand
Coast 2 Coast Beards | State-inspired beard oils and products
Gaines Jewelers | Fine jewelry and repairs + appraisals
Zen Bar Naturals | Soaps, salts, face + body oils, scrubs, and masks
Thrift Lakeland | Gently used clothing, home decor, books, and shoes
1934 Soapciety | Hand-crafted soaps, body scrubs, and balms
The Jewelry Box of Lakeland | Concierge jewelry boutique
I Am Lakeland | Lakeland-themed apparel
Buena Market | Curated pop-up markets
Monkee's of Lakeland | Women's apparel
Play It Again Sports | New and secondhand sports + fitness equipment

Services

Fitness

Vital Fitness | Personal training, group classes, nutrition coaching
Sculpted Swan Studio | Reformer pilates studio
CrossFit OCI Fitness | CrossFit training and open gym
The Balance Culture | Women's group fitness classes including pilates, yoga, HIIT, strength and endurance training
Cycledelic | Indoor cycling studio and smoothie bar
All American Gym | Weight lifting gym
Deb’s Gym | Weight training and personal training
Lakeland Athletic Club | Health and wellness services and custom nutrition plans
Adrenaline Body Works | Strength training and group classes
Yoga Pointe | Hot and non-heated yoga for all levels
Coach Corbett | Personal training, group fitness, and youth athletic development

Book an appointment at Woodlund Salon for a pampering experience. | Photo via Woodlund Salon

Self Care

Woodlund Salon | Hair cut, color, and other services
Pura Vie | Holistic wellness spa offering Western, Eastern, and energetic healing bodywork
Do or Dye | Custom-designed hair salon
Studio on Main | Hair services in downtown Lakeland
Neighborhood Studio | Barbershop offering expert-level hair design
Ciara Liebl | Traveling makeup artist
The Color Palette Salon | Hair, skin, and nail services in south Lakeland
Glam Color Bar | Hair, nails, microblading, and more
Le Rou Aesthetics | Facials, lash, and brow services
Method Tans | Spray tans and spray tan training + education
Brit Bae Beauty | Hand-painted nail art and lash extensions
Natalie Rae Haircare | Cosmetology, hair braiding, and education
Lakeland MD | Direct primary care services
Glow Esthetics | Mobile and studio spray tanning and teeth whitening
Natasha Vega | Intuitive massage and corrective facials
Bella Glam Beauty Salon | Makeup, extension, waxing, and more

Family

Lakeland Snapology | Interactive block play for children
Lakeland Moon Walk | Bounce houses, water slides, and more for rent
BetterCare Solutions | Qualified nanny and babysitter dispatcher
Behavioral Progression, Inc. | ABA services for individuals of all ages, stages of development, and abilities
Special Fur You | Doggy daycare and boarding

Events

Fantasy Balloons Lakeland | Balloon arches and installations
Taylormade Floral Design | Wedding and special event florals
The Picnic Supply | Luxury pop-up picnics and grazing tables
Katie Lan Co. | Mixed media prints, painting, and photography
Sarahndipity Creative Co. | Wedding and event calligraphy
Under One Tent | Tents, bounce houses, and other event rentals
Warrior Photography | Maternity, engagement, and special event photography
Demissy Events | Event planning, decorating, and grazing tables

Home and auto

Help(her) | À la carte services from grocery shopping and errand running to event services, meal prep, and packing
Clari's Cleaning Crew | Commercial and residential cleaning
Garage Experts of Lakeland | Epoxy flooring, cabinetry, storage solutions
Lakeland Dustless | Mobile dustless sandblasting
Sunny Side Home Inspections | Inspections for buyers, four-point, wind mitigation, and more
Xtreme Clean | Carpet, tile, and upholstery cleaning
Compass Mortage LLC | Home loan provider
Knights Auto Styling | Window tint, audio, wraps, suspension, and custom lighting

Design, production, and professional services

NFocus Productions | Video production agency
Blossom and Grove Studio | Photography studio and event space
Carroll Design Co. | Logo design, branding, graphic design, photography, and more
Keller Creative | Interior design services
Archipollo | 3D graphic design studio
Christian Lee Designs | Interior design and custom furniture
Dippidi | Digital marketing and advertising
Laser Focus Leadership | Leadership coaching, workforce strategy coaching, and diversity training
Gillian Fazio Art | Commercial muralist