R Lin
Having a cafe inside of the amazing Bonnet Springs Park is just brilliant! It makes it so easy to spend a majority of the day there and not feel like you have to leave if you want food/ get hungry.
I actually had not realized how many offerings they have here. You can get flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, salads, handspun ice cream and much more. We just wanted a snack so we got their house made chips and those were great.
The workers were beyond nice and I’m definitely wanting to come back and try some of their actual food. Plus, they have indoor and outdoor seating for whatever mood you may be in.
I’m not sure why it’s just called the Bonnet Springs Restaurant here but it does have signage coining it “The Depot” so if you hear that, they’re the same thing.
… moreGregory Engeler
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars
The Depot Café is the perfect stop after a day at the Florida Children’s Museum or exploring Bonnet Springs Park! We loved this place — the food, the staff, the vibe — all top-notch.
️ I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap, which was delicious, but the real star of the show? The Mac & Cheese. I’m talking creamy, dreamy, worth-writing-a-review-about good. You can also choose chips or fries, but trust me: get the mac. You won’t regret it.
The cookies are amazing too — especially the cream-filled sugar cookie. It’s soft, sweet, and totally next-level. There’s a great cookie deal if you grab three (and you should).
Seating inside is limited, and outdoor seating is available — so if you want to sit inside with little ones, just be patient and kind. We started outside and were lucky enough to grab a table when one opened up!
The staff were super friendly and helpful even during the lunch rush.
This café is a hidden gem — affordable, delicious, and family-friendly. After you eat, the kids can run around on the Family Lawn or check out more of Bonnet Springs Park.
Highly recommend this spot to any family visiting the area!
… moreKimberly Litchfield
The staff is very rude. !!! We waited a really long time for chicken tenders and fries, and then was given attitude when asked why people was coming out, but my child still didn’t have her food, but people was coming out the door with fries and tenders and was told the oil Temperature dropped ! I was very dissatisfied in their service to be at a park. You would think they’d be friendly instead of rude and the chips was old. They were cold. They weren’t even warm those house chips and they were old and hard.
… moreJasen Small
Great place to get out with the kids and family. The trees and shade are beautiful. Lots to see and do. Very relaxing as well.
… moreLakeland Gadabout
I found “The Depot” to have excellent food options. The quality is not like a fast food restaurant but it’s actually really tasty. I had the “Create your own Salad”. I chose 7 vegetables and chicken for protein. It was delicious
… moreJennifer Nanek
My friend and I came here for lunch after a hike in the park the other day. We both had the barbecue pork sandwiches. I had fries with mine She had macaroni and cheese and cole slaw. The food was good. Not great but good. Sufficient after you’ve been walking about for the morning. They also had fruit cups available of which I had one and it was very good.
The atmosphere is very relaxed. Staff is friendly.
… moreJennie Riendeau
We came with a party of 4 children and 5 adults. Everyone’s meals were delicious! Everything at the salad bar looked so fresh. Our one complaint was that the buffalo chicken wrap is served cold. I asked if we could warm it in the microwave, but they don’t have one. So the manager offered to make her something else and the chicken sandwich we got instead was excellent! The kids meal is very reasonably priced ($4.99) and is even better because it comes with a small scoop of icecream, which you order after with your receipt as proof of purchase.
All the tables were being cleaned very promptly, and a very nice woman was delivering the made to order foods right to the tables.
We will not hesitate to utilize this food spot when we enjoy a day trip to Bonnet Springs!
… moreKyle Kien
I never faced racism before and I enjoyed my time at the Bloom Festival but when I went to the Depot cafeteria, I stood in line and the servers acted like I didn’t even exist and went and served the white family that came after me. Was I invisible? I wore a really bright purple shirt so I would be super obvious but I was just looked over. I just stood there waiting for them to take my order but instead they served the woman that came after me. They never made eye contact with me and I just walked off. Going to get lunch somewhere else. This was ridiculous. Thanks for ruining my stay at Bonnet Springs Park. The park and event was beautiful but the service at the Depot was rotten.
… moreKeith Lingwall
Decent food. They don’t have straws for the drinks, though, which I think is kind of stupid.
… moreZachary Bonno
Food is good for what it is at an attraction but the service was well above average. Two of the nicest people I’ve met behind a counter. Vickie and trey were super helpful and genuinely happy people. They don’t serve a Michelin star but the people clearly are happy to be here. Enjoyed the visit!
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