Fantastic cakes, cupcakes, cookies and customer service. They have food too that looks absolutely…read moreamazing. Sandwiches, quiches, soups and salads that I have not tried but I need to. The bakery Cafe is inside of "Your Heart's Desire" which may be a bit unusual but it works. It's in the back to the right and quite adorable. There are quite a few tables set up for dine in and counter set up for take out. There are cakes available for immediate needs and slices too. If you would like to special order just come in or call and you can ask for something specific that you like baked for you. The staff is lovely and there to please it was a pleasure to walk in and talk with them and bring home such delicious moist tasty treats for my family today. This is definitely the best bakery in Ocala, the cakes are simply fabulous! Address: 1915 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala Florida 34470 Phone: (352)622-3727 Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5 pm Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 Closed Sunday Custom cakes available: Tiered Wedding Cakes, unique birthday cakes, cupcakes and more!

Betty Cakes Cafe, located inside the Your Hearts Desire gift shop in Ocala, is a charming bakery…read moreand café that pays homage to its founder, Miss Betty Williamson. The café offers a variety of lunch options, including quiche, soup, chicken salad, and deli sandwiches. My review, however, is based solely on Betty Cakes' cakes, as I've only stopped in for takeout desserts and haven't yet had the opportunity to sit down and enjoy lunch and cake at the café. Over the years, I've tried several of their specialty cake flavors, including Easter Dirt, Strawberry Shortcake, and Guava, as well as their Bundt cakes such as Sour Cream Pound, German Chocolate Rum, Hummingbird, and Pumpkin. Every one of them has been delicious. What I appreciate most is that these cakes don't just taste wonderful--they look special. Each slice appears to have been made with care and attention to detail. They're the kind of desserts that make you feel like you're treating yourself to something truly special, as if that slice of cake was made just for you. The cakes are consistently moist, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Whether it's a seasonal specialty cake or one of their Bundt cakes during the holidays, I've found myself returning again and again. In fact, I've made it a tradition to stop by for their specialty and holiday cakes throughout the year. There are plenty of places to buy dessert, but Betty Cakes creates cakes that are both tasty and memorable. The quality, presentation, and homemade touch keep me coming back. That's why I continue to be a loyal returning customer. If you're looking for a dessert that looks as good as it tastes, Betty Cakes Cafe is definitely worth a visit.

The sweet people who run this business should bottle their smiles and joyful hearts. It's a small…read morebut pleasant place. The sweets are what we were there for--and they were wonderful! The red velvet cake is moist and tasty. The frosting is not overly sweet. The cookies and cream cheesecake is smooth and full of cookies. But the star of this delicious trio was the sweet potato pie. I believe it's one of the best I've tasted, and I have tasted quite a few. Try this place. We need to keep our local businesses and support them with our money!

Just finished eating lunch and it was delicious. We both had the shrimp po boy sandwich it was…read moregreat ,hot and fresh. The owners are a lovely young couple that gave some good recommendations on the menu. We took the cheesecake home to eat later and it was a great treat. We got a slice of strawberry and red velvet, both were wonderful. We highly recommend this new restaurant in town.

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.

The atmosphere is just like walking into grandmas house on Sunday. Fresh made bread and homemade…read moreeverything! As soon as you walk in the friendliest lady filled my order for a deli sandwich.. I didn't know what I was in for the sandwich took me to my happy place. The price is nothing compared to the quality ingredients. The service was wonderful. I opted for the chicken salad sandwich and that chicken was not canned.. it's in the taste. I'm definitely coming back for another sandwich and bringing friends along. This is definitely a gem to just stumble across. The place reminded me of the bodegas in New Jersey and New York. Definitely recommend to stop in and the best part? There were other customers and when the sweet lady recognized them by name I was all in. I'm coming back for sure

We drove over two hours to have lunch and buy some pastries. We couldn't decide what to order, you…read morecould see the food was not fresh, the steam table was full of water with grease and sausage floating in it. the pasta sauce looked burnt. My husband ordered a sub sandwich, my friends husband a sausage sandwich, my friend eggplant, i had spagetti marinara. The noodles were mush and cold and tasted so bad, were were afraid of food poisoning and left everything. The pastries were not refrigerated and needed be, the cookies were not from there fresh baked they were from Flora foods repackaged. I wanted to buy some ricotta cheese and the owner wanted to charge me $89.00 for two five pound container containers that cost about $15.00 each at one of the warehouses. Other than the drive, fear of food poisoning , not homemade bakery items and price gouging, we learned a good lesson. THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

Delicious chicken casserole! Vegan cherry muffin!…read moreFriendly service , homey! Very clean too

Just a little update as I went in today for a few desserts. I picked up a piece of a keto…read morepeppermint brownie that was so fudgy, moist and flavorful it was absolutely delicious! I also picked up a piece of keto Tiramisu and this was another wonderful surprise! I was so grateful that they had these when I walked in and that they were baked to perfection that I wanted to add them to my review.

This Publix Market at Churchill Square is one of 2 within 3 miles of me and of course within 5…read moremiles there are 2 more. This Publix I really appreciate and we can all agree that Publix is known for their above and beyond customer service. It's always clean and there is always an employee that is willing to walk you to the item you are looking for. They will gladly assist you to your car on the way out and help you with your groceries. Some may not even realize but this can be a safety option, it's especially great for the elderly, disabled or anyone who is shopping alone. Today I walked in and there was no exception to this I was looking for something specific knowing that the sale was ending at the end of the day and I anxious to grab what I could find. Well I walked in and went straight to the meat department and was so excited to see that there was 6 packs of the ground chicken I had wanted and then I had seen someone over in the butcher department and said to myself what the heck let's see. If you know me this means let's ask kindly and see if they may have anymore in the back ! Susan the butcher was so helpful and curious as well. When I asked her she said that she'd be happy to take a look for me and sure enough she came out with a box!!! I was delighted and so pleased with my trip being such a success. Susan had asked me why I loved the ground chicken and what recipes that I had thought to make with them. We had a brief conversation that was so sweet like I say this Publix at Churchill is one of my very favorites! Of course you know I will be back ! I just want to add that Publix does have more variety of meats with different fat profiles for the health conscious than most other stores around here! Address: 303 SE 17th St. Unit 201 Ocala Florida 34471 Phone: (352)820-7005 Hours: Tuesday 7AM-10PM Wednesday 7AM-10PM Thursday 7AM-10PM Friday 7AM-10PM Saturday 7AM-10PM Sunday 7AM-10PM Monday 7AM-10PM Wheelchair accessible ***

My favorite grocery store in this area (I miss my Hyvee and Ingles!)! Bright, clean, with pleasant…read moreemployees, plentiful options in every category and close to my house.

Just passing through and decided to check out a local restaurant in downtown Ocala. Waking in it's…read moreall rather shabby chic with over stuff chairs, crystal chandeliers and white washed tables. Very southern I actually thought I might be in Georgia. Menu isn't too complicated and we were trying to keep this simple so here's what we ordered: Grilled chicken caprese. Just what it says. Layers of mozzarella and sliced tomatoes with grilled chicken on top drizzled with a balsamic reduction. If you want greens there's two pieces for decoration. I enjoyed this dish. Chicken was moist and had great flavor. I do wish there were a few more pieces on it for the price point. I felt I got about a third of the breast. Ivy Caesar Salad: my husband loves Caesar Salads and he said this was just ok. He didn't like that some of the pieces looked old. This salad was fine and not anything special. Raspberry Tea: very sweet with a weird tang. Didn't really seem like tea at all. Wouldn't get it again. Overall this place has great ambience even if it is rather pretentious and over the top. Staff is friendly and food came out at a reasonable amount of time. Not sure if I'd go there again. Lunch is pricey. Without tip this was a $40 meal and that included only one NA drink.

I went here the other night with some friends from Sarasota. They had suggested it and I was…read morecurious since I had never been. It was early evening and when I walked in I thought the decor was so adorable. Quaint and just really lovely. I was getting a good feeling and wondering why I never had stopped in here before since I love coming downtown and going to different places down here. The whole vibe to me is just very comfortable even though it can get busy there is something that makes you feel calm in this area. We were seated and I looked at the menu wanting steak and even though it was early they didn't have any ( rib eye ) Yes it was on the menu but that was ok, instead I chose a Wam burger and fries. To be honest I wasn't impressed. I asked for medium rare and my burger came out well done. It was a bit flavorless to me and the fries weren't even hot nor crispy. The service was just ok and when we had gone the restaurant hadn't even been very busy. I may give Ivy on the Square another try if I have a good reason. We will see. I wonder what you think. Phone: (352)622-5550 Address: 53 S Magnolia Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Wheelchair accessible

Super cute and staff is always helpful. Love the we can get a nut free carrot cake. So delicious…read more Great little treats but also excellent for a special occasion!

It was delicious as expected. The place was clean. And the customer service was excellent.read more

So happy we found this spot. If you want authentic Italian - stop in!! You won't be disappointed.read more

Friendly staff. Nice enough inside... I read the reviews and…read moretried it... I got the lasagna. I did not care for it. The bread was ok. The pasta fagioli soup was not my favorite... It tasted like Latin style Italian. Not sure....

Ordered a poke bowl and a boba tea to go. It was a really delicious and healthy meal. I thought…read morethey did a great job from the time the order was taken to the time the order is in my hand. You use a paper where you check off the items in the bowl you're ordering. They guide you in how many you're allowed to select in each category. They also write if there is anything that would be an additional charge. I thought it was extremely unique where you can add a ramen egg in! I also really enjoyed their boba tea. Can't say enough good things about this place.

Located in a strip mall, next to a dispensary and a wing shop is what appears to be a hole in the…read morewall. But step inside and you realize it's more than that. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions you have. We opted to eat in and they seated us and took our order and brought the food to us. Two scoops of protein with your choice of base and a bunch of toppings and sauces for about $13, that works for me. The veggies were all fresh, and the fish was tasty. What's not to love? Definitely a fun find. By the way, you can leave out the fish and make it vegetarian with the veggies and tofu.