Brunch at Peach Valley Café was absolutely fantastic. My mom and I came in for brunch and…read moreeverything--from the food to the service--was top-notch. She ordered the smoked salmon and bagel, and I had the fiesta rancheros. Both dishes were out of this world delicious. The home fries deserve a special shout-out: hands down the best I've ever had. Our waitress, Jessica, was phenomenal--super attentive, friendly, and efficient. She was wonderful with us and I noticed her engaging warmly with the other tables too. The whole atmosphere felt friendly and genuinely jovial. We finished with the peach cobbler served warm in a skillet with vanilla ice cream, and it was exceptional. Not overly sweet, perfectly balanced, and more of a crumbled consistency rather than a traditional crust--which made it even better. Absolutely perfect brunch experience. We'll definitely be back!

This restaurant was A+.. the service and all the people they worked there were so nice. Our server…read moreKeara was very good, bubbly fun attitude. The inside area was very clean and beautifully decorated it had great ambiance and the food was so delicious.. I had the egg and cheese omelette that was excellent, with fruit dish and English muffin, also a Carmel iced coffee which I loved.. definitely want to go back to this place, you ought to check it out too!! You won't be sorry

Go. Run, don't walk. So perfect in so many ways. If you want a savory breakfast with flavor, you…read morewill not do better than a Kolache found here. Cannot recommend enough. Just THE best. The ONLY place to get Kolaches (warm yeast rolls with a choice of fillings) - if you don't know what a Kolache is, do yourself and your family a huge favor and try some, or many. Very addictive, in a good food kind of way. And their Doughnuts are so wonderfully good!! For hardcore doughnut lovers, like me, this puts others to shame (looking at you DD). Everything about this place is what you would want wherever you live, and if you're here in Lake County, we struck gold. I must admit that the prices are higher than I would like, but that seems to be the case everywhere. I am going to post this elsewhere too, because this local shop deserves our support, and selfishly, I want to be able to stop by there when I want, so I need them to thrive. It is one of those places that, if you try it, you are hooked. Oh, and everyone who works there is super cheerful and helpful. Long post, but now you know a little about Cousin's Kolaches.

Whenever my husband and I have the opportunity to stop into Cousin's Kolaches we seize the moment!!…read moreEverything we have had there has been top notch and the staff is so friendly and welcoming!

We've found another great breakfast spot and it was worth the drive to Mount Dora. I heard about…read morethis place on the radio and decided to give it a try. They have all the breakfast items you can imagine and a whole bunch of lunch and dinner options as well. Their menu continues to expand. We, of course, went for breakfast and had our choice of eggs and bacon and grits and pancakes ... but what stood out for me was the biscuits and gravy and the SOS. If you don't know what SOS stands for, look it up... it's a great breakfast item. The SOS is not the same as the biscuits and sausage gravy because that is sausage gravy, the SOS has chipped beef in gravy and usually will come on toast, but I prefer it with the biscuits. I asked for my eggs over easy and they were just right. The side of grits comes in a small bowl which is a good portion for one person and the pancakes were humongous - a very good size for two pancakes and golden brown... I ended up sharing with my wife. We were very happy with the service that they gave us and one of the managers came around to see if everything was good or if we needed anything and we really appreciated that. This is a very down to earth place where it feels like home. It's a great place to bring the family, and we did see a lot of people with their kids, but, we also saw couples like myself and my wife sharing some good coffee or sweet tea and loving life. We are definitely coming back because I wanna try the teriyaki chicken plates and I'm very interested in the shrimp and scallops.

Perspective: I recently paid $14 for Avocado Toast. That's toast with some avocado and EVOO on…read moreit. For almost $4 LESS, I got the Breakfast Combo pictured here (not including the OJ). Like I said...perspective. Those in the know in Mt. Dora have been to Dora Cafe, a charming old-school cafe serving as much friendly service as yummy good. Mad respect for the sweet staff onsite, quick to smile and welcome you in while you wait just a few minutes to be served tasty food. Simple, good food - that's what's up here. Also, a very interesting variety of plates - simple breakfast combos, teriyaki, Cuban sandwiches, Shepard's Pie, gyros, and chicken livers! What?! Swear to God! Open from 6a-2p every day. Definitely get in on the breakfast combo - yummy hash browns and they even have sausage links AND patties! C'mon...now you're just showing off. I will absolutely be back...and I'm genuinely looking forward to it.

This cafe came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The ambiance is small town charm, the…read morewaitresses are friendly and attentive and the food delicious. My bacon egg cheese croissant sandwich was delicious both days I got it and so was my husband's burrito. We watched the pancakes and French toasts walk by and they also looked amazing. Definitely a Mount Dora must and if you got good shoes and are in good health not a bad walk from downtown.

Used to be a favorite spot for breakfast…read more This morning we went for breakfast and I brought my latte from home as usual. I was told to take it out to the car or leave. New no outside beverage policy. They don't offer lattes and we were all ordering breakfast, not just sitting around drinking coffee from home. Was told they make most of their money off coffee? Isn't it like $3 with refills? Not like I bought my own eggs. Cool. Left and went to waffle house. Prob wont be back. So, they lost $30-$40 in sales because of a $3 coffee? Sound business decision.

Abby was so great we loved her so much!!!! so grateful we came to breeze today and got to enjoy…read morethe food and the . really made sure that our day was great and we can't approach her more!!

Welcoming staff and service was excellent. Portions are delicious and very generous. The chocolate…read morecake is insanely good. We'll be back!

Some places just hit you right in the heart, and today The Mason Jar did exactly that…read more The first time I ate here was about 12 years ago. It quickly became my mom's favorite restaurant after she moved to the area, and whenever I came to visit, she couldn't wait to bring me here. I still remember how good the fried chicken was back then. My mom passed away 8 years ago, and I hadn't been back since... until today. Friends of ours moved from Ohio to Florida and live not too far from The Mason Jar. They kept talking about this amazing comfort-food spot they couldn't wait to take us to. As you've probably guessed by now -- it was The Mason Jar. The moment it clicked, I had a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Everything felt just like I remembered: great food, friendly staff, and that warm, welcoming atmosphere. The only thing missing was my mom. In her honor, I ordered the fried chicken again. It came with three sides, and I chose coleslaw, fried okra, and mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly how I remembered it. If you're looking for a place that's more than just a meal, somewhere that helps create memories, this is that kind of place. Thank you, Mason Jar, for the memory. It meant more than you know.

This is a rather clean uncomplicated diner. The service was quick, the food was warm filling and…read moretasty. Nothing hugely remarkable, the same decor I'm assuming they've had forever, but the roast beef was very good. The sides were gigantic. No complaints and well worth the stop if you're in the area.

Excellent delicious food and very kind fast but accurate service plus is a great ambience to grab a…read morequick lunch or tasty breakfast

This was a great place to have breakfast! So glad we came…read more We met the owner who is from Dayton Ohio. Now he owns 2 sunrise grill places. The place is decorated with famous sports pictures. From baseball to basketball, and boxing to racing. Aside from that the waiters are welcoming and friendly. The menu was plentiful. Lots to choose from. Trust me you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend stopping here for either breakfast or lunch. Great job guys and gals!

Dreaming of a lovely lunch on the Rive Gauche, but stuck in central Florida? Come fill your soul…read morewith some Parisian pleasure. The Bistro dining room is charming and stylish. Generous seating and calm, peaceful music make for a very intimate setting to enjoy with dinning companions. We started off with the Charcuterie platter. Beautifully prepared and served/explained by Chef John. This included an oven fresh baguette, served in its own delightful paper bag. For entrées we shared the Beef Bourguigon, and Ratatouille. Both were delicious. I have so much respect for Chef John. Operating a small high end restaurant in 2026, must be the toughest job around. From the competition around him, the high cost of quality specialty foods, rent, staff and providing experiences. You can feel the love in every bite. Go treat yourself to a wonderful dinning experience. A Votre Sante' Chef John.

Mount Dora Bistro has the kind of warm, personal hospitality that makes you want to love the place…read more The owner and server were genuinely attentive--engaged, welcoming, and clearly invested in making guests feel comfortable. That level of care is increasingly rare, and it deserves real credit. Where the experience faltered, unfortunately, was the food. The prefix menu included many dishes, but most missed the mark. They felt lackluster, missing the depth, seasoning, or execution that would match the charm of the service. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing stood out either. It's the kind of meal that leaves you wishing the kitchen's ambition matched the front‑of‑house enthusiasm. It may have been an off night, but there was only one other couple in the place on a Friday dinner service, so that may have been a sign up front.