Darrell&#x27;s Dog Gone Good Diner

Amazing food amazing atmosphere. Very cozy and spacious. Clean environment and great service! Can't…read morewait to come back here. Also love the Christian quotes everywhere!

Would not recommend to LGBTQ+ people…read more Traveling from Orlando to ATL and did not realize this place would have "Faith and Family Month" posters everywhere. I didn't even initially assume it was a hate campaign until my sister mentioned it's an anti-pride month initiative. It's sad because the staff seems well intentioned and the coffee/food was fine. I just can't recommend this place as being an open-minded and respectful place for lgbtq+ people.

Upstairs seating

Tomato spinach quiche & salad with feta cheese

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Decaf crème brûlée latte

Ocala's Downtown Diner

4.4(241 reviews)

7.9 mi

Typical diner but excellent service. The staff. Is very accommodating. The sweet potato pancakes…read moreare my favorite. Never have had a bad experience.

While coming in here - I wasn't surprised by anything - I also didn't get the coffee - water wasn't…read morethat great - but you get what you paid for - thanks again

Coffee cups on the top

Belgian Waffle Only Breakfast

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Bagelicious Deli & Bakery

4.6(134 reviews)

9.0 mi

Bagel of choice ? Lox , salmon cream cheese, onion and everything bagel toasted twice…read more They are pros here. This is as close as a Lox & Bagel you will get straight outside Manhattan. Always busy. Always yummy. I will put them at the top of the list of bagel restaurants and they will continue to stay at the top .. I will be VERY surprised if I find any other place that can beat this one.

Wish we discovered this place earlier!…read more Came here for lunch and sat outside. Relatively busy inside and its counter service. We ordered a Reuben and chicken Caesar salad. Very impressed with the quality of the food and the Caesar salad had no business being as good as it was!

Everything Bagel ( toasted twice ), lox, salmon cream cheese, red onions, lettuce

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Symmetry Coffee Company

4.3(167 reviews)

8.1 mi

Great coffee... best in this growing city!…read more The atmosphere inside is beautiful, great vibe, great art on the walls. However it is too quiet... feels like they want us to be super quiet. Need some jazz or some light music playing without. I'm scared to talk in here.

Always a JOY to come to this place where people appear happy to be there and the staff seem to…read moregenuinely care about their customers. Another Happy Happy Avocado Toast day (. Yeah I know it's late for breakfast .. but breakfast is anytime of the day for me ) ;-

More Avocado Toast with 3 fried eggs !!! YUM ;-D

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Scrambles Cafe

4.2(150 reviews)

5.0 mi

A great find! We have been wanting a little cafe like this and wished we had found it sooner…read more The food is fairly priced and they have a great menu. The food isn't amazing but it's very good and does the job. The service is wonderful. Everyone is so nice and friendly. The food took a little while but we didn't mind. I loved that they offered gluten free bread!

The cafe is very popular especially on a Sunday after church. The food is good, no frills,…read morediner-style. Staff are friendly and this place has lots of regulars, it seemed like everyone was on a first name basis. We were traveling with a very hungry child and when searching for kid-friendly options in Ocala, this was one of the few that did not have health department violations so seemed an easy decision, even if it was a little out of our way. The challenge was the wait time. We only waited 15 minutes to be seated but we waited 40 minutes to get our food (pancakes, quiche, and a burger). Our son made sure the whole restaurant knew how hungry he was. Our waitress kindly brought out a basket of crackers which he proceeded to devour. I also supplemented with snacks from my purse. But she did not give us any updates or apologize for the wait. We almost walked out, but then our food arrived. The food was okay, but very basic. For example, side salad was just ice berg with a slice of tomato and some red onion. Nothing wrong, just nothing fancy. I would only recommend coming here if you are not hungry and can afford to wait.

Inside area of Scrambles

Scrambles piled high with fried potatoes

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Drinks

Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Restaurant

4.1(118 reviews)

8.8 mi

Hat's off to Todd and Shelly. Small business owners doing it their way, all the way. Don't expect…read more5 star corporate service or speed. Do expect a huge interesting menu filled with so many tasty options. Since COVID restaurant business has sucked. The pressure to give in to premade, frozen, canned foods is hard when weighed against feeding yourself and staying open. Support this small local business. Chill out when it comes to wait times.

Don't follow the directions on Yelp--this restaurant is located at the end of the strip mall, not…read morein the middle. The dining room is large and open with plenty of seating, including both tables and booths. Service was a little slow, but with only two servers working, it was understandable. They serve Coke products, which is always a plus for me. I appreciated being able to order the turkey club without any sides since I don't eat large portions. If you're hungry, the sandwiches normally come with two sides. I also ordered the French toast ($7.56) with no extras. It comes topped with powdered sugar, but I opted out. It was served on a small plate with no room for anything else. The French toast was made with standard bread and egg batter--nothing fancy, but it was prepared well and tasted good. The turkey club was substantial and satisfying. I would have preferred it cut into quarters like a traditional club sandwich, and the ingredients should have extended closer to the edges of the bread rather than being centered. It also could have used a bit more turkey. That said, the sandwich was juicy, flavorful, and tasted exactly like a turkey club should. Overall, a solid meal with generous portions, plenty of seating, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Side of Bacon - Hot Cakes Breakfast

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Full liquor license

First Watch

Josh was a great waiter, interested, attentive. He actually had a real conversation with us instead…read moreof a robiotic pitch. We enjoyed our food and our visit.

Save your money. At least 4 of us out of large group didn't care for the food. I'll list what the…read moreverdict was. The roast beef for sandwiches is low quality lunch meat, weird texture. Nothing like pink or fresh like boars head. The soup is bland ( wild rice). The breakfast potatoes were not crispy enough at all. The steak hash had two pieces in it. ( the lady came out and explained it comes 3.oz you can ask for extra after he had it remade. ( rude) My nephew never complains dug in the entire hash but said well it was only 2 pieces lol. The strawberries were smush. And the omelette was not that great. I'm letting yall know from all the guests opinions. Unfortunately the place falls short. It's cute, its menu looks amazing but a hole in the wall would be better if the food hit ya know? Sorry guys, wasted 40$ for half a sandwich and crap soup I can make better at home and my kids meal.

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Stella's Modern Pantry

4.5(83 reviews)

8.2 mi

I'm not sure why it took me so long to come back since my last visit in August 2022, but I'm glad I…read morefinally did! Stella's continues to impress with fresh ingredients and absolutely incredible bread. I wasn't sure since it being 2 years since I was here if they would have the breakfast I had last time. I was surprised they did have it so I ordered the Spanish Egg Breakfast, which came with arugula, chorizo, heirloom tomatoes, ciabatta toast, and a preserve. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the chorizo added a great smoky-spicy kick, and the heirloom tomatoes were sweet and juicy. The arugula balanced everything out with a slight peppery bite, and the ciabatta toast was just amazing--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with the preserve. I also had the Jamón Serrano Sandwich & split it with my bf. It was just as good as it sounds. The jamón serrano, manchego, and basil pesto were a perfect combination--savory, nutty, and herby--all sandwiched between that same incredible ciabatta. Every bite was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is cozy, and the service was friendly, though the wait was a little longer than expected. Still, the quality of the food made up for it. Definitely won't wait as long to return next time!

Another cute place that took us too long to check out. We were walking around for Art Walk and…read moredecided to stop in here for a glass of wine and to check what this place really is. It looks like a store from the outside but I did see someone sitting inside sipping wine so I was intrigued. As you walk in, there is a spacious seating area at the front of the store. Then it kind of transitions into a market store. There is a counter you order food at and pay for items. There is a small bar with seating next to that as well. We browsed the market items and picked up a couple of items. We went to the counter to pay and that is when I realized you can order food and drinks. If you order something that takes time to prepare, it is brought to you at a table. Since I ordered a glass of wine, I just waited there for it and went to sit. Hubs retrieved a beer from the fridge. The owner was the individual we interacted with and he was very pleasant. There was constant traffic the entire time we were there so I hope that means they will remain in business. The prices were not too crazy and it is a perfect place to have a drink and/ or gourmet snacks. I definitely want to return and try other items on the menu.

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Wolfy's Restaurant

3.9(107 reviews)

6.9 mi

Was excited to visit the new version of this restaurant. I ordered a cheesesteak sandwich which…read morecame with fries and a soda. Food, tax, and tip came to $23.00. Now, I do not mind paying a higher price for a sandwich if it is chock full of ingredients and delicious. The meat was tender and delicious and the fries were some of the best I have ever eaten. However, the amount of meat on my sandwich was meager. I mean MEAGER. The service was excellent. But don't think I will return. Unfortunate since the food was tasty but the price was too high for a mostly bread sandwich.

My wife and I were eagerly awaiting the opening of the New Wolfy's after a lengthy closure and…read morerenovation following a change in ownership. Now owned by the proprietors of Scrambles, we're glad they kept the iconic name even if there's a new menu. We drove in and parked in the back where there are stairs leading you to a back entrance. We were immediately seated in a booth along Silver Springs Blvd./Hwy 40 and noticed how good the sound insulation was. The place looked clean and new, and our server, who worked for the original Wolfy's for 14 years, acknowledged that the place needed some refurbishing. After looking at the menu, my wife ordered the Southwest Avocado omelet with hash browns ($13.39) (they didn't have grilled potatoes because they were closed for the 4th of July our server informed us) and I tried their Eggs Benedict Arnold with hash browns ($13.29). My wife also ordered coffee. My wife loved her omelet commenting how fluffy the eggs were and how flavorful the sausage, fire roasted corn and black beans were. She also liked the fresh lime cream and avocado slices topping the omelet. The hash browns were meh. My eggs Benedict were good. While the hollandaise sauce tasted good, it didn't look as creamy as the better sauces I've had. The hash browns were not hot and didn't seem freshly prepared...it was our least favorite part of our breakfast. All in all, a good dining experience, although we'll avoid the disappointing hash browns the next time we visit. Breakfast for 2, with tip, came out to just over $37.

Hot chocolate

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Sandwich and burgers

Breakfast Station

4.4(154 reviews)

14.5 mi

Great breakfast spot. Excellent service, well priced, good portions. Price for 10 of us was about…read more$150. Only downside was the pancakes.

Awful!! This place could use New skilled. Cook! Don't…read moreexpect much when eating out, but at least expect the food to be done and some level of love and seasoning the food had no love no seasoning in the cook could not cook, but you get what you pay for. I will never again visit this or any of the locations If I could give it zero stars, I would give it zero stars

Sunrise Skillet

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Shawnya W.

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2

0

1 month ago

A comfortable area u can just chill relax enjoy great people and have a quinine-friendly staff !! And a clean atmosphere to decompress in ! Or get encouragement , from dawn to 9 dusk right to 9pm they also have a refreshing beer ! What a surprise over on the shores location or 441 !! Talk about an open bar on 411 ! Will be back with my family my treat !! read more

Aracelis M.

148

5

7

3 years ago

A place where your little ones will actually eat all their food! The staff is very kind, the food always hits the spot. We visit once a week or every other weekend, it's always a flow of diners sometimes busy... but the service is awesome! read more

Dirk M.

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7

0

5 years ago

The place is filthy and simply gross.. Why would anybody go here...I mean have you seen their health inspection reports? You'd be taking your life into your own hands. Disgusting...stay away. read more

Edgar M.

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10

26

8 years ago

The food wasn't all that great but the service was fantastic. The coffee needed a boost.

Mike S.

267

19

7

14 years ago

Good food. Great service.

Darrell's Dog Gone Good Diner - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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Great for Breakfast. Fills up fast. All the locals go there…read more Reasonable,Quick Good Service Breakfast is Great Diner Food!! Simple,Clean decor.

I now remember why I had previously decided I would NEVER come to this restaurant again. 11:30 on a…read moreSaturday, and only 2 servers. Every table was full, I should have turned around and gone somewhere else. But it actually didn't take long to get a table once I was acknowledged. The server was not friendly, but not rude. Probably really tired and overworked. Food came out surprisingly quickly. But I had to ask for silverware, napkins, syrup, coffee refills, etc. Food was not that good, but wasn't bad. Tasted like most of it had been already cooked and just reheated quickly and thrown on the plate. At least I'm not hungry anymore though. No thank you's, or other niceties. Server did take an extra step to manually enter my card when it didn't work electronically. Actually, I don't blame the servers or kitchen staff for the poor experience. I blame the managers. Only 2 people for brunch/ lunch on a Saturday is not a good formula for success, and is setting people up for failure. Next time I think about going there, hopefully I remember my previous decision about not going, and go somewhere else.

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