***** 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.

We found the Biscuit barn on yelp and tried based on reviews. W went multiple days. Big portions…read moreand good breakfast all around.

We were visiting Crystal River for the weekend, and wanted breakfast/brunch food before heading…read moreout. We had a short wait and were seated in about 10 minutes. The Biscuit Barn delivered! The grits and biscuits were delicious. The biscuits were golden brown, soft on the inside, and perfectly paired with the sausage gravy. The grits were also very well made, and perfect in the bowl! Three complaints: (1) parking was limited but definitely of size for the seats available in the restaurant; (2) the coffee was WAY too strong, bitter, and lacking normal coffee notes; and (3) they added a restaurant fee on the ticket. Still, we'd go again!

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.

After an early doctors appointment, we decided to eat at Scrambles Cafe off of Mericamp on Ocala's…read moresoutheast side (where we rarely dine). Shortly after 9 am, we were seated right away. I won't lie, first thing I saw was a fine layer of dust right at my eye level on the ledge along side the wall partition. Not what I expected to see, but... Our server, Brandie, was pretty busy, but she touched base a couple times letting us know she would be with us soon. She got our drinks quickly and circled back to get our orders shortly after. My partner got the fruit crepes (they ran out and waiting for more was part of the delay) and a blueberry muffin. She enjoyed the crepes and really loved the muffin, that our server said were made in-house. I had the scramble piled high: two eggs and sausage on an open faced biscuit, buried in sausage gravy. My side were the fried potatoes - hands down the BEST fried potatoes I've had in a very long time. Overall, a delicious breakfast.

The cafe is very popular especially on a Sunday after church. The food is good, no frills,…read morediner-style. Staff are friendly and this place has lots of regulars, it seemed like everyone was on a first name basis. We were traveling with a very hungry child and when searching for kid-friendly options in Ocala, this was one of the few that did not have health department violations so seemed an easy decision, even if it was a little out of our way. The challenge was the wait time. We only waited 15 minutes to be seated but we waited 40 minutes to get our food (pancakes, quiche, and a burger). Our son made sure the whole restaurant knew how hungry he was. Our waitress kindly brought out a basket of crackers which he proceeded to devour. I also supplemented with snacks from my purse. But she did not give us any updates or apologize for the wait. We almost walked out, but then our food arrived. The food was okay, but very basic. For example, side salad was just ice berg with a slice of tomato and some red onion. Nothing wrong, just nothing fancy. I would only recommend coming here if you are not hungry and can afford to wait.

My coworker met one of the owners at a wedding and invite to try the place out since she is…read moreoriginally from New Orleans herself. First i must say the employees here are awesome and so darn friendly! We went for brunch on Sunday there was a wait of about 15 minutes but that's expected during this day and time. Now the food. We could not choose so we did breakfast and dinner and it was so good. True homemade tasty food. The Cajun chicken was so good. The pancakes taste like grandma's homemade recipe. Sausage was awesome and flavorful. Finally the beignets, we're just amazing!!! Please make sure to stop by for some great service and amazing food! Until next review Kisses

I garonteeeeee!!!…read more Ain't nothin changed but for the 'even' better, since I first reviewed this restaurant a couple years ago when they were new. Family run, lots of love and kickin' great food! Just had lunch today with my Fab One. Sat outside and enjoyed the weather I ordered for the holidays. LOL I got the Dixie Burger. Start with a great Angus patty. THEN add bacon. THEN add BRISKET! Throw in some cheddar cheese and some slaw and Ayeeeee! Crazy good, don't talk, just eat, while gnawing on some delectable onyun rings! SHE got the Roast Beef Debris Po Boy....sop up that meat with savory gravy all wrapped in a Po Boy! Ain't a thing PO about that boy! As usual, the divine Miss Haley took supreme delight in caring for us like we were those relatives that don't visit often enough! I offered to help out, but they got the SH Super Krewe! Didn't need me in the back of the house.... Go where the food is awesome, and the folks are awesome-r!

Fantastic service even though understaffed, great food, perfect environment, not to expensive and…read morevery good coffee all in all 9.5/10 highly recommend

First off I have never eaten a biscuit that taste exactly like my grandmother biscuits until I came…read morehere. I got the Sticky Maple Biscuit and let me say it was very flavorful. It was seasoned very well and the biscuit was soft inside and toasty on the outside . It was so delicious I ordered a second one to go. The ambience is welcoming and the staff was very pleasant. From ordering your food to sitting down, all staff was very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Stopped by on a lark after visiting DeLeon Springs (didn't want to wait 1.5 hours to make our own…read morepancakes at Sugar Mill) - so glad we visited this gem! We shared a pecan sticky bun and I had the spinach pie while my husband had the BLT with egg and avocado. Everything tasted great and the woman behind the counter was lovely. A number of locals stopped in and you can tell it's a place the community enjoys. Totally worth a visit!

We chose this restaurant based on our travel location. WHAT. A. FIND!…read more Not only the best Reuben sandwich I've ever had but it simply was the best sandwich Ive ever had! My husband got the Rustic. Amazing. Freshly home baked pastries and breads and cakes. Everything was insanely delicious! Lily and Jimmy owners were precious!

We love this place. We have never had a bad meal here yet. Definitely get there by 9 AM if you…read moredon't wanna have to wait online. My husband got sausage gravy and biscuits and I got an omelette and we left with taking half of our food home because the food is just so delicious and so much food Everyone is very nice and I don't think you go wrong with anything on their menu

Too salty The potatoes were cooked in sludge and stunk up…read morethe place Food was awful Service was excellent

Great service and breakfast. Appreciated the gluten pancakes were light which I love. The chicken…read moresausage is my fav. The food came out fast and was good. There is a waitlist in advance to help which is great. The only complaint I have is as we sat there the conversation got louder as more people came in and they cranked the music so loud to try and get over the conversation. And if you eat out you know how that usually turns out, people talk louder especially with this clientele. Thus it was loud, glad we checked out by then.

3/14/2026 Ate list:…read more Jambalaya - 6.5 Chicken Cobb Salad - 6.2 Place was CROWDED. Went at a peak time. Our waiter/bartender was clearly overworked, hustling, and trying her best despite the restaurant being under/poorly staffed. She did her best BUT it took awhile. Food though was solid. Jambalaya was flavorful and the salad was very tasty. Would get both again. Wouldn't go out of my way to go here but it was alright.

Came in hoping for a home cooked meal in this cute homey place that was very comfortable like you…read morewere in someones home...had the sweetest Waitress and service was exceptional....I ordered a Club Sandwich which was served hot and fresh with Fries..sadly a lot of things are not homemade here, this is why I chose the Club...

Always LOVE coming here for a great bite to eat. They offer all day breakfast options including…read morewaffles, pancakes, breakfast burritos, omelletes, etc. The lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads, and plate lunches such as pork chops, liver and onions, etc. The decor is "Farmstyle" with red checkerboard tablecloths and a checkerboard floor, cute poultry figurines and farm life paintings. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure that we had what we needed; she even made us to-go drinks for the road! I had the taco salad which was Huge in a big taco shell - you could also have it served as a traditional salad if you prefer. I asked what the protein was and I was told ground beef, but she could see if they could make it as a chicken taco salad instead. I asked her to surprise me, and she brought out one made with chunks of seasoned chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream chopped inions and salsa which was very tasty. My friend had a tuna melt, which is her favorite meal for lunch and a side of onion rings. The sandwich came out nicely toasted with melted cheese and a thick layer of tuna salad. The onion rings were beautifully fried with real onion rings inside a crispy brown coating; she usually shares the onion rings with me but she must have been so hungry and they were so tasty, that she ate them all by herself! We then had to decide from a long list of desserts, including, pies, muffins and cakes. We split a slice of coconut meringue pie, which was quite heavenly! We come through this area quite a bit, so we will definitely return.