First time there - came just after opening. Food was fine and service (Michael) was excellent…read more Unfortunately the experience was spoiled by the loud hard rock music playing. Really, at 7.30am when you just want to sit and have a nice breakfast? Asked hostess to have volume turned down, but still objectionable and had to move outside. Most people don't go to a restaurant just to listen to the 'music' so I cannot see the upside and only the downside of playing loud music of a genre which many older clients would find very irritating. We live close by full-time and your music has lost you two customers.

We went on Easter morning and knew they would be crowded, surprised to see so many empty tables but…read morestill a long line to get in. Heard the hostess tell a customer that he couldn't be seated because the server was not there yet? It was after 8 am. He was OK with waiting but asked to be seated to wait, and was told she couldn't seat him at the table until the server arrived... we were seated in about 10 minutes and it appeared that servers were arriving in mass. Anyway the service was slow but OK and the food was very good. Management needs to address the issue of having servers arrive all at once and not have adequate servers when they open. The kitchen was on top of it and once we ordered the food came out quickly.

Once again, yelp sent me to a great restaurant in an area where I was staying. The Eagles nest is…read morewithin a very large campground, but it doesn't feel like it is you sit right out by the water and there must be at least 100 ducks swimming around plus there are duck hunters in the area we were really I had the wings as usual and my husband had a Reuben as usual. We also got the fried pickles which were absolutely delicious. We are staying about 15 minutes away and this was well worth a very short drive. The large beer is definitely a large beer and it's ice cold. Marbella Was our waitress and she did an amazing job. She really took care of us and even gave us a reference for a couple of air boats in the area that we could hire. Definitely get the wings if you can, and that Reuben was slamming

Great food! Service wonderful, new servers and it sure makes a difference when they smile and care!…read moreMy two fav meals are their fish and chips and the Reuben sandwich, to die for!! Nice view of Orange Lake makes it a nice place to get out and enjoy oneself!

First off the service is the best we have ever had in any restaurant the ambiance is absolutely…read moreamazing family friendly fast service and the food is absolutely amazing and delicious always hot and if not the way you like it they fix it right away no hassle. The servers work hard and are always polite and greet u with a smile. All and all one of our favorite places to stop in once a week...

Loved Papy's! If…read moreyou're ever in the Ocala area, make the drive for Papy's. It's a great little joint with awesome food and friendly service!

Holy moly. I've never had a better diner experience. We sat at the counter and I loved watching the…read moreinner workings of a true neighborhood diner in action. The home fries stayed crispy even under a layer of perfectly seasoned sausage gravy, which honestly felt like a culinary magic trick. The biscuits were fluffy and clearly freshly made. Even the toast somehow tasted decadent. Pancakes were delicious, the bacon was thick and crispy, and everything came out hot and fast. The staff checked on us often with that perfect balance of no-nonsense efficiency and friendly Southern hospitality. You can tell this place runs on routine, experience, and pride in the food. If you're anywhere near Starke, this is absolutely worth the stop.

Grannies looked perfect for our lunch en route to Amelia Island. Unfortunately the restaurant…read morecloses 'around 2ish' and we arrived too late to order the fried chicken I was really wanting. Service was fast and couldn't have been friendlier. The chicken fried steak was tasty and served with a generous helping of creamy mashed potatoes. The value for the price is fantastic. My only drawback - the smell of Fabuloso was so strong it overpowered the delicious smells from the kitchen. The restaurant and restrooms were clean, but just too much perfumed smell!

***** Yes! ***** When in Ocala it's a must try!…read moreGREAT atmosphere! GREAT Service! We had the Vegan Breakfast Burrito! (AWESOME!) The Chick-Pea Salad(AWESOME!) The Americano Coffee. We were taken care of by Sarah the owner, refreshingly Friendly! A place you want to spend your money even if you're not hungry! Courtney, the cook, delivered the food! She was awesome!! We'll be back!!!! PS: They have 4.7 Stars!!! I demand a recount :p ... This is 10 star place for sure!

While Ocala has many good coffee shops that serve good beverages, The Gathering stands apart with…read moreits peaceful ambiance, personal service and superb products. From Biblical scriptures on the drink glasses to the thoughtful decor, it is what most coffee shops want to be. The pastries selection is excellent! They also offer other breakfast and lunch options that are prepared quickly. On-street parking is available in front on Broadway and lot-parking available behind in a shared lot. Construction nearby slightly limits access from downtown, but a short detour to SW 2nd Ave takes you to the rear lot. Carryout is available, but treat yourself to the full experience by staying long enough to exhale your stress and find your smile. Seating is available on ground level and in the specious area upstairs.

This place have down home cooking. The all you can eat buffet. The food is always delicious. The…read morewaitress always makes your time there special. There always ambience of food. We been eating there for about four years. It's been amazing each and every time.

We love Dixie Diner! They have the Best fried chicken around! Good selection of well seasoned…read morevegetables, wonderful variety of other meat choices (daily menu choices on FB). The waitresses are friendly and attentive. Casual atmosphere. The menu has other choices besides the daily buffet. Everything is made fresh . There's a breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday that is great with lots of choices! Totally worth stopping from 5am til 9pm. (I think). We like to go about 5-6 pm before the crowds start and the chicken is the best and juiciest!! Oh and Fridays are seafood buffet!! Thank you Dixie Diner! Great job.

SCRUMPTIOUS! We were driving home on 75 and went here for lunch. I got the Cajun Shrimp Stuffed…read morepotato! So good! The gravy was out of this world! So delicious! My husband got the smothered pork chops. Also delicious! The ride from 75 was not difficult and definitely worth it! Yummy!

WOW, heard so much about this place. Worst experience ever in a restaurant. One waitress for the…read morewhole place, the other one was late and should be fired! Everything was served cold.....over easy eggs, bacon, grits with no butter or hot sauce. Ordered side of sausage which came cold, burnt, and after I had eaten most of what I could get down, never did get the biscuits. ALL managements fault. Server going as fast as she could and still maintained a cheerful, apologetic personality. Left her nice tip. Hard to get the experience out of my mind enough to go back. I'm sure more folks in the cafe will feel the same when they leave.

I came in for breakfast on New Year's Eve as a treat. It was! The waitress Chloe was super…read moreattentive and brought hot coffee right away, then took the rest of my order. It took less than 15 minutes before she brought my breakfast which was delicious and perfectly made with over-easy eggs, creamy grits with a nice dollop of butter (I already mixed in before I took the pic), crisp bacon, and a grilled biscuit. All piping hot as was the coffee! The cafe has a lot of Hawthorne's history, adding to its ambience plenty of trains from the era when Hawthorne had her beginnings. I am wheelchair bound and found this restaurant to be accessible and the staff to be engaging rather than the way I am typically ignored or overlooked in most establishments. Thank you Chloe, I truly appreciated your kindness as well as your kindness to the child behind me! I am sure the family will remember you as well! Late into my meal my son asked me to order a waffle for him. I ordered a strawberry Belgian waffle combo. He like it so well he ate every bite of it: fresh macerated strawberries, Belgian waffle, crisped bacon, and scrambled eggs! It was all a wonderful treat! I would recommend and will be back!

Sooo my family and I were exhausted from 13 hr road trip and could not drive no moe!..This local…read moretown and local diner, i mean LOCAL, hit the spot. Super friendly vibes, long wait but food is worthy. Get the western omelette, freshest veggies ever and whatever they juicing it with..keep going!!..i will say fluffiest pancakes I seen. .

I came here to meet a friend for lunch/breakfast. If you come here at peak times, parking can be a…read morebit problematic and if you're not a whiz when parallel parking...you may have to circle the block a few times. The exterior is clean and simple. When you walk in, it's clean, simple, and a bit Chip and Joanna-esque, which I love. I was quickly greeted and told I could sit anywhere. I was given a menu and their drink menu. After being off coffee for a week, I saw that they make their own coffee syrups, so I got an iced decaf almond milk latte with their salted caramel syrup. While I waited, I looked over the menu. I really wanted to try the french toast or the waffle, but opted for the bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and cup of their cheese grits. The latte came out quickly and tasted exquisite. Sometimes you get decaf and it tastes watery, but not this latte. My friend ordered a salad with grilled chicken on top. Everythign came out quickly. The first thing I noticed were the cheese grits. They were delicious. Rich, creamy, and flavorful. Get them. The bacon egg and cheese on a croissant was also really good. They sell coffee at their shop to bring home.

After a visit to Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, my wife and I decided to head out to The…read moreMagnolia for lunch after my wife researched it. It was just after noon on a Friday when we arrived and there was a 10-minute wait for a table. Upon being seated, we were presented the menu. We both considered ordering the Reuben Sandwich but I opted instead for the Club Sandwich on Ciabatta (as recommended by our server) and a side of Seafood Chowder. We both just ordered water with a slice of lemon to drink. Our server eventually came back with my wife's Reuben sandwich served with a bag of chips and she also had my cup of chowder, commenting how the club sandwich will be served shortly. My wife liked her Reuben, with tender meat and sharp sauerkraut. She also liked how the rye bread held up to the strong flavors. My chowder was equally good but it wasn't served with crackers. We waited a while for our server to return so I could ask for some crackers but she went ghost on us. Finally, more than 10 minutes after my wife was served her sandwich, a gentleman, who we can only assume was the manager, came over to ask if I've been served my club sandwich. Of course I pointed to a clean table to indicate no sighting of my sandwich and I also asked for some crackers. A few minutes later, the same man came back with some crackers and apologized for a mix up in the back. That's when I told them to forget the club sandwich so we can be on our way. To the manager's credit, he had the club sandwich boxed up and gave it to me free of charge. He was very apologetic. I was still a bit miffed and thought about leaving the sandwich there but my wife convinced me otherwise. Needless to say, service wasn't at the forefront during that dining experience. Despite the service mix up, however, I was still inclined to give this place 4 stars for the taste and quality of the food. The staff can have some inconsistencies and I tend to believe that's not the norm for this establishment which has earned high marks on Yelp.

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

Been here a couple of years ago and we had to stop by again. Ordered the veggie omelette and…read moreplatter waffle with eggs and sausage. Food was super comforting and service was excellent. Shout out to our server, Meg for another wonderful experience! The vibe in this place is always a good time. Employees are so friendly and you can tell they love working together.