Gladys' Restaurant | Okeechobee's Oldest Diner

Breakfast all day

Start with the plates Gladys' is known for.

These are just a few of the breakfast plates we are known for serving Monday through Saturday.

Lunch favorites

Plates worth planning lunch around.

These meals are just a few of the lunch plates Gladys' is known for serving all day.

More lunch plates

Comfort food, diner classics, and lighter plates.

From hearty comfort food to lighter favorites, these are a few more plates people come back for.

Country fried steak with eggs, hash browns, and toast — Country fried steak breakfast plate

Country fried steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli — Country fried steak dinner

Crispy chicken salad

Mushroom melt with fries

Online ordering

Order Gladys' from Toast.

Browse the live Toast menu, place pickup orders, and keep breakfast or lunch moving from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Ready when you are.

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Only at Gladys'

Faith, family, food, and a little diner fun.

Fun facts about Gladys' Restaurant

As for me and my house we will serve the Lord and eat at Gladys'

Okeechobee's oldest diner shirt at Gladys' Restaurant

Garr Russell with the mayor of Okeechobee at Gladys' Restaurant

Community table

Where Okeechobee gathers.

Garr Russell with the mayor of Okeechobee at the diner, right in the middle of the breakfast crowd.

Google reviews

See why Okeechobee keeps coming back.

Gladys' is rated 4.6 stars with more than 1,000 reviews on Google. Explore the map, read a few recent five-star highlights, or open Google to see every review and rating.

4.6 1,000+ Google reviews

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★★★★★

“Great atmosphere! They make you feel like one of the family.”

Anita Smith Google review

Selected five-star highlights. Google Maps includes the complete review history and every rating.

Around Okeechobee

From the Okeechobee Blog

Local guides for campers, anglers, snowbirds, families, and anyone spending time around Lake Okeechobee.

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The Russell family, owners of Gladys' Restaurant

Meet the Russells

The family behind Gladys'.

Gladys' is carried forward by the Russells with faith, family, and food at the center. Their heart is to honor Okeechobee's oldest diner while serving Okeechobee's finest people.

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511 SW Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Open Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are served all day.

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Hours

6:30

Monday-Saturday
6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Breakfast and lunch served all day.

Quick answers

Questions people ask before visiting Gladys'.

What time does Gladys' Restaurant open?

Gladys' is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 511 SW Park St in Okeechobee, Florida.

Does Gladys' serve breakfast all day?

Yes. Breakfast and lunch are both served throughout Gladys' open hours.

Can I view the menu or order pickup online?

Yes. The current menu and online pickup ordering are available through Gladys' official Toast ordering page.

How long has Gladys' been in Okeechobee?

Gladys' Restaurant has been part of Okeechobee since 1951 and is known as Okeechobee's oldest diner.