Mother x Daughter Guide to Palm Beach

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If you have been following along on the Recruitment Ready Instagram for over a year, you know I (Leighton) moved to Palm Beach in 2023 for several weeks! My husband and I worked remote from there and it was truly a dream come true! You can learn more about that trip in a previous blog post!

This picture was taken at The Breakers (a MUST) when visiting Palm Beach!

We are now SO EXCITED to head back to the island with just the girls for a fun mother x daughter event!

A few RR favs!

We ALSO had a palm beach native (current high-school girl that is Auburn bound soon) give her favorite suggestions below! Enjoy!

BREAKFAST/COFFEE SPOTS

• Aioli- West Palm Beach

• 7434 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

• My favorite breakfast spot to grab a quick pastry and coffee! Large assortment of treats and great breakfast sandwiches! Always check the specials menu too..they change daily.

• Only open Monday-Saturday- go early, it can get busy

• Fun fact: a lot of local restaurants source their pastries and bread from Aioli, especially their sourdough

• Hive- West Palm Beach

• 1603 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

• Easily the prettiest restaurant in the Palm Beach area- great spot for cute pics!

• Grab a pastry and coffee to go and sit outside on their patio or enjoy a full sitdown breakfast

• Pop into their home and clothing stores after you eat- beautifully curated and merchandised!

• Open Monday-Saturday

• Composition Coffee House- West Palm Beach

• 2606 Florida Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

• My favorite coffee shop in the area with the BEST chai latte

• A really cool community-focused environment with the nicest staff- they definitely know their stuff about coffee!

• They serve Aioli pastries!

• Open Monday-Friday (7am to 6pm) and Saturday 8:30 am to 5pm

• Swifty’s- On Island

• 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• A PB staple in the Colony Hotel

• Sit outside on the patio- the best vibes and people watching

• Perfect for a “nicer” or “fancier” breakfast/brunch

• Great for a large group of girls!

• Open Monday-Sunday (7am-11am for breakfast); brunch on Saturdays and Sundays only from 11am-3pm

• Pink Paradise Cafe- On Island

• 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• Also located in the Colony Hotel

• Easy grab-and-go options- perfect for a midday pick me up

• Serves coffee, smoothies, pastries, and a limited breakfast menu

• Sit outside at the tables on the hotel steps

• Open Monday-Sunday, 7am-5pm

• Main Street- On Island

• 223 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• Coffee shop meets home store towards the northern end of the island

• Grab a coffee and their fresh mini donuts

• Find a spot outside at their tables or wander through Via Flagler to find a spot to sit (the prettiest scenery)

• Not on the Breakers property but owned by them!

• Open Monday-Sunday, 6:30am-6pm

LUNCH

• Buccan Sandwich Shop- On Island and West Palm Beach

• 350 S County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• 1901 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

• Easily the best sandwich you will ever have! Classic sandwiches and more unique offerings too- the buffalo chicken is my fav!

• Do not leave without a fresh chocolate chip cookie and the homemade potato chips (get a side of ranch too)

• Order online and pick up at the window- order early because they get busy quickly

• Takeout only- I recommend ordering from the Palm Beach location and sitting across the street at the small park (tables and chairs and shaded!)

• Open 11am-3pm daily

• Celis- On Island and West Palm Beach

• 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• 2814 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

• Easy healthy lunch option

• Great juices and smoothies and I love their sandwiches too

• Pretty much takeout only- more seating options at the Palm Beach location (tables and chairs outside at the Royal Poinciana Plaza)

• Open daily

• Piccolo Mondo- On Island

• 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• Quick, no-frills, affordable takeout lunch spot right off Worth Ave

• Large variety of pasta, salads, and sandwiches

• Call to place order, pick up at the window, and grab a seat in Via Mizner (one of the prettiest places to sit and people-watch!)

• Only open Monday-Saturday (11am-3pm)

• Field of Greens- Multiple Locations

• One of my fav places to grab a quick lunch- I always get a chicken caesar salad wrap or the Reef Road acai bowl and a ginger lemonade (the best!!)

• Lots of options to choice from- juices, sandwiches, wraps, salads, acai bowls

• Order at the counter and either takeout or sit there

• Hours depend on the location

DINNER

• Lola 41- On Island

• 290 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• My favorite sushi on the island- specifically the Maruko and Green Light rolls!

• Large menu with something for everyone (not only sushi!)

• Located inside the White Elephant hotel

• Buy one, get one free sushi rolls on Sunday- Sushi Sunday!

• Reservations typically required- can most likely get in without one during the summer if you go early

• Open everyday for lunch and dinner

• Lynora’s- Multiple Locations

• Great Italian spot for pizza or pasta!

• I prefer the “Lynora’s Kitchen” location on S Dixie- order at the counter and find a table outside (same menu as the other restaurant locations but much more casual/relaxed)

• Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu- generous portions perfect for splitting

• They have a great tiramisu!!

• Sassafras- West Palm Beach

• 105 S Narcissus Ave #130, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

• My favorite spot in West Palm Beach- where I had my grad party!

• I just LOVE it- the kindest people work here and it's such a great environment (super cute too!)

• They have a daily happy hour menu with extensive food options- the best way to try multiple dishes in my opinion

• Order the pimiento cheese, the chicken sandwich (I prefer the happy hour version), the wedge salad, and the nutella budino for dessert

• Open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday

• Honor Bar- On Island

• 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• Another favorite of mine!

• First come, first serve seating- go EARLY

• Great food and very generous portions- I love going with friends and ordering multiple things to taste (the chicken sandwich is a must!)

• Open daily for lunch and dinner

• The Breakers- On Island

  • This resort is iconic and lovely in all the best ways!

  • Grab dinner at the beach bar restaurant that backs up to the ocean

  • MAKE SURE and go in the lobby main entrance and admire the lovely flowers they always have!

• Pizza Al Fresco- On Island

• 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach, FL 33480

• A classic PB staple right in Via Mizner

• Sit outside on the patio- a great spot for large groups

• I love their pizzas and salads! Something for everyone!

• Keep an eye out for Mona Lisa the pig that lives next door- a celebrity sighting!

• Open daily for lunch and dinner

ACTIVITIES

• Shopping on Worth Ave and Royal Poinciana Plaza- Royal Poinciana Way has some great local shops too 

• Bike or walk along the Lake Trail up to the North End of the island- beautiful scenery and a great way to see the homes on the island

• Take a stroll through the vias off Worth Avenue- transport yourself to another country

• Via Parigi, Via Mizner, and Via Amore are my favorites

• Head to the beach- my fav beach accesses are off Clark Ave, Gulfstream Rd (the one the Colony uses), or Wells Rd

• Grab a gelato at Piccolo Gelato- my favorite!

SEE YOU IN THE SUNSHINE

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SEE YOU IN THE SUNSHINE 〰️

We hope you enjoyed this post and can’t wait to see you July 12th!

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Thank you Grace Merrill for sharing your favorite Palm Beach spots and helping with the blog post!