These folks are absolutely amazing. Super nice - wonderful service - meticulously clean - the best…read morequality and the value far surpasses anyplace else we have visited within 50 miles. We drive 20+ minutes to go there when there is a place 3 minutes away. I always get the rum raisin ice cream. Brings back memories of living in Germany and by far the best rum raisin ice cream wd have had in the US. We try to visit once a week or biweekly - we need to do all we can to support places like Larue's to keep them in our community. These mom and pop places are what makes this area so desireable.

Food is good. The service is great with a very relaxed atmosphere and a very nice view of the…read morewater. I loved that our fur babies are allowed and they even have water bowls for them.

Great place for some southern staples. We were a party of 6 and we couldn't resist ordering fried…read morechicken and catfish. Fried chicken was really tasty with a perfect crunch and juicy chicken. The fried catfish was breaded with cornmeal, perfectly crispy, also well seasoned and very moist and tender inside. The tartar sauce was homemade and very good but they also have a good peppered vinegar. Between us all we had an opportunity to try a lot of sides. Hush puppies which one of our hush puppy lovers said was the best she ever had (I'm not a fan of these overall so I can't really say). The potato salad was very good, creamy, with just a hint of onion and relish. Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes were enjoyed by all. Loved the crispy okra and green beans. Collard greens were also good. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying the pies. Caramel apple walnut was a little too nutty for me but it was still good. They key lime was my personal fave -- the crust was a good crumbly graham cracker that was definitely home made. We also had a lemon meringue and the chocolate coconut cream pie, which was essentially a half and half with chocolate cream and the bottom and coconut cream on the top. Both had beautiful, moist meringues with nicely toasted tops. On top of good food, we had a great waitress who was super attentive and very patient and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and looking for some nostalgic, good southern comfort food.

Our party didn't fully arrive until close to closing time. As a result, they were out of the main…read moreentrees I wanted. Settled for meatloaf which was just OK. However, they were very friendly considering our late arrival and I don't blame them for being out of the good stuff at closing time. Ordered a cherry pie the next day. It wasn't cheap but it was really good.

I love this place it is unique ot looks like a house and it's a restaurant for breakfast and lunch…read more You seat in wooden dinning tables à lot of things made by hand and it is a beautiful cozy place We did not eat here.

first off, the food is fantastic. my favorite is the tomato pie paired with tomato basil soup…read more That combination alone keeps me coming back. Their teas are tasty, some are more to my taste than others. our favorite is the apricot. Each person gets a delicate china teacup and a ceramic pot full of tea, making drinking it a unique experience in this day of ceramic mugs or paper cups. Next, the atmosphere is cozy. Individual, unique tables paired with different chairs, so a guest wanting a hard chair can have one while another might like a more cushioned chair. Antique collars and purses hang from the ceiling. China teapots and cups decorate the shelves along the walls. Lace curtains hang in the windows. no canned music. Do you need a unique gift? There are various tissue holders - some shaped like birdhouses, others like a teapot for sale. or cushions, or soaps. As you wait for your food, wandering around or just looking around is a feast for the eyes. Hat racks full of hats and costumes adorn nooks and are for wearing to the afternoon teas. We have not done that yet, still enjoying the lunch visits. I would recommend making a reservation though. the tea room is not spacious, and we have seen walk ins turned away for lack of room. but for us, the highlight is the interaction with the owner. NOT for the snooty or stuffy customer. If you get offended when the owner jokes with you as he takes your order, PLEASE don't come here. Your attitude embarrasses us all. His demeanor is like that gruff old man who accepts that he has to repeat the specials, but who can't resist chiding you about it. All the staff is wonderful, but he stands out with his banter. For a lunch, or just tea and a scone, definitely try Sweeties.

Yum! This great little Ice cream place is perfect!…read moreLocate in the Historic District of Dunnellon, It is just what our little town needs. We asked for mix in ice cream blizzards, and got exactly what we were looking for, with a smile to go with it. They are within walking distance of our home, and they will be a frequent destination for us from now on. They are open just late enough too.

Enjoyed all desserts at a Family Dinner, tasted sooooo good. Kisses to the cater!!!!! My favorite…read morewas all of them especially the strawberry shortcake.

https://www.facebook.com/Cupcakeables…read more First off I met the owner of this little "at home" business at a Farmer's Market in Ocala Downtown. and OH MY GOD! These cupcakes are absolutely to die for! The best hands down that I've had in Ocala! She is an at home business run based on the cottage law, I think it's called. Her cupcakes seem a reasonable price. I've seen other cupcakes in the area go for like $2.50 a piece. I think that's a lot. Although Cupcakeables doesn't sell individual cupcakes ( you can buy 1 dozen of the regular sized cupcakes or 2 dozen mini cupcakes) if you do the math they are about $1.75 a piece for the regular cupcakes and $.75 a piece for the little ones. The cupcakes are nice and moist (not dry like some others I've tried in the area), and the icing is more buttery than sugary. I tried her Jake's Cakes, Strawberry Margarita and Chai Latte. The Jake's Cake are a must for chocolate lovers!! A chocolate cake filled with a creamy chocolate filling and then a chocolate frosting! It's heaven! Strawberry Margarita was cool looking! Strawberry cake with a lime frosting. Loved the colors and tasted like a real Strawberry Margarita. I understand she will put the tequila in if you request it! Score! And the Chai Latte was just like eating a Chai Latte! The spices were nice and not overpowering. I am ordering her Peanut Butter cupcakes for next week!! Can't wait as I am a peanut butter lover!! She fills them with a peanut butter truffle filling!! O...M...G!! All of her cupcakes are made to order. She has lots of flavors to choose from and especially encourages you to request a flavor you like if she doesn't have it on her list! I am a big advocate of small businesses!! Will definitely go back again!!! Her Facebook page is much more active than the blog I found. https://www.facebook.com/Cupcakeables

Delectable!!! I've had cupcakes from Cupcakeables! several times and every time they were…read moredelicious! They are wonderful for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, baby showers, holiday parties, the reasons to have them are endless. But they are so good, you won't want to wait for a special occasion. Order some today just because you deserve it!

Avoiding the known "hot spots" on a Sunday morning, we decided to try what turned out to be a…read morequintessential diner in the heart of Dunnellon: The Purple Sage Cafe. We were welcomed as we walked in the door and able to choose from a variety of tables/booths. They stop serving pancakes and waffles at 11 am, but all other breakfast items are available until 2 pm. The selection was exactly what you would expect from a diner: a few standard breakfast dishes, biscuits and gravy, a few omelette choices and you could build your own omelette. The food was good, the service was excellent and the prices were not over the top. We will most likely be back!

We were here in a weekday. We really enjoyed our meal. Two couples for breakfast, we all had…read moresomething different (it was months ago and I don't recall specifically), and we all came away impressed. The owner is very kind and her "story" is unusual and inspiring. We'll be back. By the way, the iced tea was very good. I'm holding back one star. I wish I could give 4-1/2 stars.

They know me as the Pin Lady, and are super friendly here…read more I love the design of the building, the dual deive thrus are efficient for getting thru lines of cars. My favorite are the Frozen drinks and the Milan Mint coffee and the Blue Ocean wave. I love this coffee shop, and Im here at least weeklu

Just stopped in at 5:30 after running around town and ordered a strawberry dragon fruit refresher…read more The service was quick. The staff is super nice and the refresher is amazing! There are two window options to pull up on each side of the building, which was extremely convenient. Can't wait to come back and try the coffee! Definitely recommend.

So this place does not close at 10pm...they start cleaning at 9pm and don't let anyone in the store…read morewhile they do this. Instead they instruct you to go to the drive through. Then...they don't have half of anything to serve you. Very frustrating. Just go to Sonic next door and don't bother with this place. They don't make it easy to give them business. Ok

First visit and had a great introduction of their menu from owners Charmaine and Chris! There is…read moredefinitely something for everyone! It's a small little gem in the historic Dunnellon area. I only wish I got the drink BEFORE I decided to go exploring in the area as it gave a great pick me up! I decided on Sangria after trying the sample of Skittlez tea! It's very refreshing and gave me the little pep in my step I needed to finish my exploring! I'm looking forward to my next visit to try something new....iced coffee??? Shake?? The hours are early morning to mid afternoon so plan accordingly!

Nice stop after paddle boarding Rainbow Springs but I honestly did not enjoy the flavors of…read moresmoothie my husband I got. I tried the pina colada type smoothie called Waikiki and my husband had strawberry cheesecake with some lime in it. Both tasted very unnaturally flavored and were very thick. Mine reminded me of eating oatmeal, I almost had to chew it. I'm sure they were healthy though. Seem like very nice people who work there and some good looking pastries. Smoothies weren't for us though.