I was at the Flying Boat last week (Ocala, near Belleview) and talking to Kevin about going to the…read moreMetro Craft Beer Headquarters. Kevin said that was a good location, but recommended I look at Sandy's Shack if I wanted better prices on brew. I went over the next day. To set the stage, Ocala is - surpriingly - a great craft beer city. In fact, there are other towns close by that also have a great selection in their taprooms. You can buy beer to go in many of the taprooms, but store wise, Ocala has two really good beer shops: Sandy's and Metro. This little gem of a shop sits in the Beall's shopping center behind the Outback on Silver Spring Blvd east of downtown. It is primarily a beer and wine shop and the shop owners, Sandy and Alex, were manning the fort when I went in. I started a conversation and Sandy showed me back to the beer section. There are 5 colors full of beer and the options are well curated. Many of the best breweries in Florida, with a decent selection of great brews from other states. I also ended up buying a bottle of wine, as they had a great selection of Italian wines: Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Nabbiollo, etc. And the knowledge the owners show for both wine and beer is fantastic. How does it compare to the Metro Craft Beer Headquarters? I think Metro may have a slightly larger selection, but fewer brews you can buy by the single. Plus, I found many of the beers to be a dollar or two more expensive per can at Metro (example: $8.99 for a 450 North Slushie Sour versus Sandy's $6.99). As such, it would be prudent, economics wise, to see if you can exhaust Sandy's Shack prior to Metro, unless you have a need for a particular beer you know is more likely to be at Metro. The shop also does some free tastings and the owners are more than happy to give you an education on wine and/or beer. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this place. The owners are great people and fun to be around. Very hard working…read morecouple who won't disappoint.

Absolutely divine charming spot in Ocala. We are camping and staying at santos campground but the…read moreheat is unbearable. Looking for some life I searched dog friendly options and this place came up! We were greeted by the bright smiled Jesse who was warm and welcoming. My chocolate toasted hot chocolate decaf drink was beyond delicious. The dogs were thrilled and the adorable items for sale so charming. Lovely friendly folks came through and it was such an utterly sweet and enjoyable experience. There's a wide selection of cheeses and brews as well, for those wanting an accompanying bite. So glad we found this spot. Absolute gem.

Hubs planned for us to visit as a surprise. It was our dog's gotcha day and he picked this place…read morebecause it was dog friendly for inside! Upon walking in, it was overwhelming since I was honestly unaware of this place! Lol and because I was unaware of our visit ahead of time, I did not get to look at Yelp beforehand. We decided to browse around the market area before sitting somewhere. There were so many items! You name it, it was sold in the market. There were items that were handmade by local residents and items from corporations as well. There were some snacks that piqued my interest, as well as some crafts. When we were about to sit at the bar, we were greeted by I believe one of the owners, who very enthusiastically welcomed us and paid a lot attention to our dog. I was craving iced tea so I ordered that, along with a bottle of wine- since it was cheaper. Hubs went the usual route and ordered an IPA on tap. We sat and enjoyed our drinks while we gazed around. Since it is so close to WEC, they had horse races showing on the television. The bartender was attentive and kept my bottle of wine in the fridge and topped me off as necessary. It was not super busy in the afternoon but as it became later, more people came in. I believe a lot of traffic from the restaurant next door stroll in after dinner. Speaking of, there is not a kitchen but they have baked goods, cheeses in the fridge, and food trucks on occasion. They also have pairing dinners and all their events are updated on their Instagram page. If this place was not so far from home, we would be here every week.

Staff helpful. Close to home. Variety of choices on produce…read moreand canned foods. Wonderful assortments of wines. St Sebastian red and whitenwines hard to find at any other grocery store.

There is a reason, well, several reasons that I can point directly at to explain the rise of Publix…read moreto the very definition of what a supermarket should and could be here in the southeastern United States. First, Publix has amazing customer service. You are continuously greeted by the employees as you walk through the supermarket. They also will address any question or concern you might have. Customer service is just one thing that sets Publix apart. Another thing is their weekly BOGO (buy one, get on free) deals. Every week they have a slew of great deals. We also cannot forget their subs, affectionately known as pub subs. These are great subs. One of my main go to subs their Italian. I also like their roast beef and cheese. My daughter, who is not a huge sandwich fan, even likes their chicken tenders subs. My son, who does like sandwiches, likes their Italian sub, as well. Kind of weird to realize that some of the best subs come from a supermarket, but Publix definitely delivers. Oh, another thing that I am a fan of is the Publix diet iced tea, available over by the deli section. The deli is also pretty impressive. You can get cakes and whatnot, but I really like their bread and they also have pizza dough do that you can make your own homemade pizza. All in all, Publix is a great supermarket and it is my go to supermarket. If you have been to Publix, I am sure you will understand. If you are not familiar with Publix supermarket, try them once and you will be a fan. Publix has come a long way since they began here in Florida. They have expanded throughout the southeast and continue to grow. As I said, I do recommend Publix, definitely the best supermarket around.

Lol wear sunglasses upon entering here! This is the closest happening thing to our home so at least…read morewe have something. We actually moved to the area fairly close to this store opening. The owner is super friendly and personable. He is actually here most of the time. There has been only once or twice I have visited when the owner was not here. When the store initially opened, there were a ton of promotions on the booze and the deals have continued. I try to actively pay attention to prices when visiting liquor stores and especially pay attention to the corporate places. The prices here have always been reasonable. The available selection is pretty reasonable as well. Beer, wine, liquor, and non-alcoholic choices are available here. You can also play lottery here and indulge in some scratchies, which is why we visit here primarily. We do okay but have not won a jackpot or anything significant like that yet here. You can actually purchase lottery with a debit card as well! That is really convenient since we are rarely near our bank. The store is closed only on Sundays (some kind of liquor store law in Ocala) and they are open really late. We have driven by after midnight and the lights were still on. I am not sure if they were closed to customers or maybe they are open late. There is really nothing in the immediate area, so it is smart for business. There are all sorts of goodies for every kind of budget here. You can also find alcohol ice cream and some cheap cigars here.

I love catching this produce stand when it's open. I drive 301 often to go visit family and this…read morestand is fairly priced, has great selections of fruit, veggies, fresh baked breads, honey, jams, meats and cheeses! This round we bought fresh green beans, corn on the cob and cheese. Previously we have try the locally made breads- they are FABULOUS! And I bought a garlic cheddar there that a friend on mine would kill for, lol. Staff is always friendly. The produce stand is open air, utilizing the L shaped "porch" around the warehouse. There is a bathroom.... that's not 5 stars. My only warning. Otherwise, enjoy shopping.

Noone ever answers the phone????? Trying to buy in bulk??? .......been 2months now Noone answers…read morethe phone

There seems to be a real "center of life" here at this kava place…read more It's a lounge , a gathering place , has a loyal customer base .. It's cool and a bit hip .. some handlebar mustaches can be found Loved the vibe And even tho I know nothing about "kava culture" .... I think I will be back at some point .., just to "hang" and enjoy the "scene"

This is an absolutely amazing place to be. The staff are awesome and friendly and instructive on…read morewhat they offer. And the regulars are an absolute mix of interesting and friendly people. And all the events are just a very, very good time in a safe and sober place.

Visited with friends during a late October weekend. This place is small but has a cool setup and a…read morepositive atmosphere. The service was outstanding from everyone that worked there. Solid wine and beer selection, and surprisingly a very good selection of cigars. And, the bartenders were very knowledgeable about all the products. A hidden gem in Ocala...will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Found myself back in Ocala this past weekend, a couple friends and I checked this place out (second…read moretime for me), as one of them was a wine enthusiast. We opted to do their wine flight... 8 half-glasses of wine for $15 and a talk by the wine steward about each of the wines.. its type, characteristics and where it was from. Very interesting, and a great deal!

Lots of curios like shark and alligator teeth on a bottle for sale. Alligator heads, back…read morescratchers made of alligator claws. Lots of items with names on them but not unusual names or spellings like the kiddies. When we pulled in I thought we were going to get some kind of Florida orange slushie or the fruit itself but we didn't. Lots of shells, Disney t shirts and shelves of items you'd probably buy for someone and it'll end up in some 2 nd hand shelf. I did buy a rubber chameleon for Bud to scare his mom, a small orange bouncy ball, violets candy, tin of mints that says alligator poop. Nice diversion to stretch your legs as you pass through Florida.

A true taste of Old Florida! This shop has all things…read moreFlorida -- from bags of fresh citrus (oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines) to classic Florida candies, jams, alligator heads, claws, and even coconut heads. It's the perfect roadside stop for fun, nostalgic souvenirs and local treats. We picked up a bag of oranges and were pleasantly surprised by how sweet and juicy they were! The lady at the register was so kind, helpful, and accommodating -- real Southern hospitality. The place has that "Old Florida" charm, full of nostalgia and memories of childhood road trips. Definitely a fun stop for all ages and a great spot to experience a bit of vintage Florida flavor.