Faith
Gladys' is operated with gratitude, humility, and a desire to serve people well.
Meet the Russells
The family behind Gladys'.
Okeechobee's oldest diner is now carried forward by the Russells, a family rooted in faith, service, and a simple promise: keep serving Okeechobee's finest people well.
Why Gladys'
Stewarding a local landmark with fresh purpose.
For the Russells, owning Gladys' is about more than running a restaurant. It is about honoring a place that has been part of Okeechobee since 1951 and making sure it still feels like the kind of diner where locals are known, travelers are welcomed, and every table matters.
Garr Russell is a faith-driven entrepreneur, husband, father, author, speaker, and founder of Fireside RV Rental. His work has centered on building with purpose, leading through faith, and helping people turn setbacks into something useful. At Gladys', that same heart shows up in a very practical way: good food, steady service, and a place where people can gather.
The Russells believe a diner can be more than a stop for breakfast or lunch. It can be a small-town meeting place, a familiar booth, a warm cup of coffee, and a reminder that hospitality still matters.
Family
The Russells bring a family-first spirit to a diner that has fed generations of Okeechobee families.
Community
Breakfast and lunch are served all day for neighbors, workers, travelers, and friends old and new.
Meet us here
Breakfast and lunch, all day Monday through Saturday.
Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 511 SW Park St in Okeechobee.
Hours
6:30
Monday-Saturday
6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch served all day.