Thank God good old school breakfast, scrambled eggs, wonderful piece of country ham, some home…read morefries done on the grill and a grilled English muffin with a glass of sweet tea. Nothing better in Florida. Found it due to some gentleman I was talking to at an estate sale. Said that was the best breakfast in Mount Dora and I've eaten them outdoor before. But I'll definitely be back here because I appreciate Mama and pop. This is where I grew up in a mom and pop shop will always come back. Can't get any better

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.

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.

Ordered Cream of Mushroom Soup....my spoon stood up in it, gloppy mess..returned it for Gumbo...ice…read morecold Ordered Chicken Salad on Rye toast, just lettuce with cheese. Received untrusted bread with tomato...no cheese Disappointed...first bad meal @ your place ever. Left good tip, not waitress fault..

Fried green tomatoes with poached egg and hollandaise sauce was fabulous. Service was amazingly…read morefast and friendly. The ambiance was county and warm homie.

Had dinner at The Funky Monkey last night and we had a very good experience! They have all-night…read morehappy hour on Thursdays with specials on some appetizers and drinks. They also had live music, and the artists were great! For appetizers, I tried the wings, which were really good, and my husband ordered a beef empanada and pork gyoza, which he said were also good (I didn't try them). As entrees I ordered a Cobb salad with grilled chicken, which was very filling and yummy! My husband got their Birria ramen and said it was a little too bland for his taste and might've needed more salt, but was overall good (he ate it all lol). The server was attentive and the food does come out pretty fast.

Yummmmmm, that's the best way to describe this experience. We went for happy hour and ordered…read morealmost the whole menu of appetizers and suggested drinks. The drinks were perfectly concocted, the customer service was friendly and the food was flavorful,'bold and satisfying. I was told they have live music on the weekends- I'll be back and will update this review.

What a great little breakfast spot in Mount Dora! The food was absolutely delicious, the portions…read morewere generous, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can tell this is a real local favorite with that classic, comfortable hometown feel. Everything came out fresh and cooked perfectly. I especially loved the breakfast--it's exactly what you want from a great neighborhood cafe. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience was relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Mount Dora. I'll absolutely be back!

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.

We happened upon this place while visiting an estate sale in the area. What a happy accident! The…read morediner was packed so we knew it was a popular spot. Despite being busy, the service was great. Very attentive. We had the bacon and cheese biscuits with house made pimento cheese to start. Everything was delicious! The biscuits were fresh, warm, and flavorful. The menu had fun names for their entrées, and I can't remember mine, but I ordered fried grit cakes topped with fried green tomatoes and a perfectly cooked egg that when popped, oozed delicious yellow yolk over the beautiful creation. It came with a side of bacon and I chose bacon maple biscuit. You definitely have to try the bacon maple biscuit, it is like dessert! So delicious. We will definitely come back and try more!

We went on a random morning and we're able to see right away. They had a special buy one get 1/2…read morefor their bloody Mary's and mimosas and we saw quite a few few people are taking in this special. The food was really good. The jalapeño cheddar biscuit was a little dry, but they do give you butter that would probably make that better. The Texas brisket was deliciously seasoned, and tasted like the perfect combo of barbecue and breakfast with that smoke taste I had a cup of chili and it was loaded with brisket meat light on beans and had the perfect blend of cheese and sour cream. I would definitely see you wanting to come back and have it again during our short Florida winter. Lots of parking and they offer seating, both indoor and out. They're pet friendly on the porch.

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

Loved this place all around! Delicious food, good prices, and dog friendly (outside). The peach…read morevalley skillet was my favorite! Great sausage & biscuit gravy... good consistency. They have both heaters and fans outside so it's comfortable with any weather. The staff was overall friendly. We went two different mornings as we were traveling and had a night and day experience with our waitresses. Jessica M is AMAZING and a ball of sunshine. She is very kind and attentive. The other waitress did not seem like she even wanted to be there with very little communication... however, don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch. Their homemade onion and peach pepper sauce is SOO GOOD, and not spicy at all! Definitely bought some for home. Goes great with the breakfast potatoes. Highly recommend this quaint restaurant!

We ate breakfast here at this super cute bakery on a Monday morning, the staff was very attentive…read moreand nice from the moment you walk in, the bagels are the freshest I've have and I wish we had more time to get several more menu items! Will return and recommend.

I tried the quiche of the day with a salad. The quiche was underwhelming, it tasted reheated rather…read morethan freshly made. The salad came with in house made dressing but was average. Nothing exciting about greens, a tomato and cucumber. The dressing was just okay. There are much better options for dining in Mount Dora. I'm glad I tried it but I won't be a repeat customer.

We were seated right away on the Tuesday Morning we went in. We had a good breakfast. Their…read moreOmelet's are great! The chicken fried steak was good but more like a meat paddy and the fried crust was Not crunchy like I prefer.

My food was great. Biscuits and gravey (gravey did need a…read morebit extra salt) Portion seemed fair for price. Staff was a delite

Came here one day during a planned day out in Mt. Dora. A quaint little town northwest of Orlando…read more There's shopping, some nice little restaurants, and a big ol' lake that you can rent a catboat on and drive it around. That's what we did that morning. Ambiance was great. It felt like each little dining area was a different room in a big, semi-haunted mansion. Eclectic books and paintings and mirrors and other baubles adorned much of the walls, making for plenty of looking around time during you meal. Very fun. Service was really good. The pacing of the meal was great, and our server was very friendly. We were always with drink, and she knew the menu backwards and forwards, even the special dishes of the night. As for the food, we went whole hog with two apps, two mains, and a dessert to share. Out of everything we ordered, only one of them remains on the current menu, which is a great sign. I love a rotating, seasonal menu. It shows effort, and it definitely encourages return patronage. We started with the Ciabatta Board (toasted ciabatta, house butter made with sun dried tomato, roasted red pepper, parmesan, garlic, chive). This was nice. It was very sun dried tomato, so if you don't like them, don't get this. But very soft, toasty bread made this very lovely. We also got an escargot app which was very creamy and soup-like. The snails were complimented well by the spinach. And the whole thing came with a nice little breadstick. I saved some of the bread from the board for some sopping. Pro move. For our mains, we got a miso butter New York strip and some sort of Asian themed duck. For both mains, the proteins were cooked very very well, and the portion sizes were a good size compared to what I was expecting. Both sets of taters were good. The mash was very smooth and creamy, the roasted baby potatoes were cooked all the way through and were nice and naturally buttery. Both were served with a seasonal veg mix that was pretty ok. It rounded out the plate, but it won't change your world or anything. We finished off with one of the best slices of cheesecake I've ever had. Incredibly smooth with the perfect cheesecake density, the perfect amount of chocolate chips inside, and a nice little crust that added that little bit of texture that is needed from the crust. Overall, quite a meal! To survive in a small town with these prices and those quality ingredientes and that unique of a menu design is very impressive. I will certainly be back.

Pros: Ambiance was awesome. Very intimate, felt like a…read morelabyrinth of rooms in an old, dank mansion. I loved it. Service was great, too. Our server was really nice, made good recommendations, and the food was paced absolutely perfectly. The food itself was the best part. Crazy unique menu items that promised a lot and delivered a lot. Cons: Not a single con. A great little visit. Tips: The menu has completely changed since we went, which is good, so I can't recommend any specific dishes. But the ones I see on the menu now look absolutely banging.