Lang's Story

 

Lang Sun Country Groves opened in 1951 by Mary & Joe Lang. and has been handed down through the generations to today's current owners. The business can be traced back to the early 1930’s when Joe Lang cleared his first land, by hand, with a grubbing hoe. Early on, the family's plan was to grow a wide variety of citrus with the groves located in central Florida. The trees received just the right amount of sunshine and rain.

The family, including Lynn & Carolyn Miller (the second generation), aim was to produce the juiciest, sweetest citrus in Florida. They chose the Navel, on a Cleo rootstock. Next, they set up a system to get the citrus they grew to the customer as fresh and as fast as possible. As a result of the fantastic response to these early shipments, and as the growing mailing list, Lang’s became a Florida Gift Fruit Shipper. Debbie Brozio (the third generation) says “Our unique position as a small grower and packer enabled us to deliver the very freshest citrus to our customers”. Debbie started a small cafe, using only the freshest fruit and vegetables to create the homemade food and family recipes, we all love today, including Mary Lang's famous, Grapefruit Pie!

Since 2021, restaurant owners Joseph and Kristi Merritt feel blessed to carry on the Lang family traditions, by continuing to provide a restaurant that offers the freshest homemade food prepared with local Florida produce, right to your table.

   
Lang’s Taste of Florida Cafe is a full running restaurant and gift shop that has been described as “old Florida style” filled with jams and jellies, Florida Tropical Wines, local honey, candles and many unique gifts you can’t find at big chain stores. There is a southern charm in the restaurant with large hand painted murals of Florida groves. Another signature item of Lang’s is the BEST fresh squeezed orange juice around! The restaurant is seasonal and is open from October - May. 

Today, we have a team that is more like family, fully trained and happy to bring you the BEST food and service around! Everyone at Lang's enjoys being part of a growing business, and all contribute individually to the success of the company. 

We look forward to serving you and we sincerely thank you for your business!