Bedrock Wings of Lakeland — Restaurant in Lakeland

On any given day (without a special), a 10 wing basket, an order of regular fries, and a soda will cost over $22 - without a tip. On my trip, I didn't get wings. They looked great, but too expensive. And that's a shame, because that's what Bedrock Wings is known for. But it's also located in downtown Lakeland now, where a lot of people want to come for lunch, and their wings are not priced for lunch. Even the wing basket (which comes with an unspecified number of wings - the website doesn't say and neither does the online ordering portal), comes in at over $20 if you add a soda, after tax (not to mention the $1 online ordering surcharge if you don't order in the store).

(edit...the wing basket comes with 7 wings. Website doesn't list any quantities under the Baskets section, or when ordering online, but the number IS listed under the weekday specials.)

The rest of the menu is...huge...and from the looks of it, unmanageable. On my visit, the three staff members were all very friendly, but very overwhelmed. 136 menu items and 45 sauces!! Everything from wings (excellent) to quesadillas, cobb salads, and chicken phillys. I tried the fish and chips basket because it was the special for Friday. The fish were hot and crispy, but tiny. 7 tiny pieces of fish. The fries were excellent. But I couldn't believe the size of the fish. I basically paid for breading, because the fish were so thin and small that there was hardly any meat. $11 on special, usually $13. Worth it? Probably not. My guest got the chicken philly. Chicken was warm and a nice portion, but absolutely no flavor. Bland. And she never complains, but she said: "this chicken has no flavor." And she was right.

I hope you're seeing the good and the bad here, because I don't like to write one-sided reviews. There's some things that Bedrock is doing really well: kind service and hot food. But...what could make it even better?

What I'd suggest for Bedrock would be a drastic overhaul of the menu. It's a tiny eatery in downtown Lakeland. If you want a sandwich, go to Jimmy Johns. Want a burger? Go to Chop Shop. Want a salad, go to ANY RESTAURANT - they all have them. Fish? Go to Harry's or Mr. Fish (depending on budget). Tacos? There's the Taco Bus across the street. Bedrock Wings needs to be about one thing: Wings. Traditional, boneless, and for something special, cauliflower wings (although Fresco's Cauliflower Wings are AMAZING and only a few steps away, and a much more generous portion). Wings, fries, chicken tenders (maybe), celery, carrots, sauces. 45 sauces? No. Pick some to keep, and some to rotate.

The menu on the TV screens in the restaurant is jam packed. You can hardly read it all. It's sectioned into quarters and squares and there's no rhyme or reason to where items are placed. It's overwhelming. And it's located at the front of the restaurant, so you can't reference it when you're ordering. Any time a customer looks at a menu and needs to "take it all in", it's way too big.

Cut the menu and you get: less training time, less pickup time, less customer confusion, less inventory, less overhead, less waste, less cost...better prices, better consistency, better quality, better identity, better pickup time, a better experience in every way. Clearly, customers are coming for the wings. Nearly all the five star reviews are because of the wings. So embrace what you're good at and ditch the rest.

Oh, and if one ranch or blue cheese dip comes with five wings, then make it two sauces for 10 wings, and three for 15. Customers shouldn't have to pay for an extra sauce when they order twice...

Oh man, if you’re in Lakeland, FL, and craving a Philly cheesesteak that transports you straight to the streets of Philadelphia without the hassle of a road trip, Bedrock Wings is your ultimate destination! I recently dove into their Philly Steak Sandwich, and let me tell you—it’s not just a sandwich; it’s a flavor explosion that had me raving to everyone in my group. Picture this: thinly sliced, juicy steak piled high on a soft, perfectly toasted hoagie roll that’s sturdy enough to hold all the goodness but never soggy. They load it up with melted provolone cheese that oozes just right, caramelized onions for that sweet-savory kick, and optional peppers or mushrooms that amp up the authenticity without overwhelming the star of the show.

What sets Bedrock Wings’ version apart is the freshness—everything screams made-to-order, with that house-made quality you can taste in every bite. The meat is tender, not chewy like some spots try to pass off, and the portions? Generous enough to satisfy a hungry crew after a day exploring Lakeland’s vibes. Paired it with their crispy fries or some of those legendary wings (because why not?), and you’ve got a meal that’s affordable, hot, and hits all the right spots. The staff is super friendly too, making the whole experience feel like a local secret worth shouting about. Hands down, this is the best Philly cheesesteak in town—don’t sleep on it, or you’ll be missing out on pure bliss! 5 stars all the way; I’ll be...

First visit here and Wow! We ordered two hot dog baskets with fries ($9.99 each) and a Taco’s ($10.99) + fries and drink $4.99. We also ordered cheese curds ($8.99). The hot dogs are a quality thick beef hot dog and they are tasty. They have many toppings except chili. The fries are thick Krinkle cut and prepared just right today, crisp on the outside and soft inside. The Tacos were ground beef and topped with lettuce and tomato. We added sour cream and salsa fir an additional charge. The cheese curds have to be the best we’ve had anywhere. They aren’t salty at all like some places and they have a nice Italian seasoning in them. The menu is pretty extensive so there are a lot of choices. The dining room is long and narrow with mostly tables of two, just a couple of tables fir 4 then they have counter or bar seating. Staff is friendly and helpful. We will most definitely be back and we can recommend this fir...