Such a cute place, the people working were so sweet! The ice cream was also amazing, definitely…read moregoing back soon!

This charming local gem is known for its delicious homemade ice cream...creating frozen desserts,…read moreshakes, malts & sundae dreams and freshly made-to-order cake doughnuts, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a sweet escape. Patrons can watch the warm, fresh pillowy custom-made donuts being fried in 2-3 minutes and can select from 20-30 toppings of their choice to be toppled over the gooey glaze before enjoying that first heavenly bite. The cute and cozy beach motif decor outdoor porch is adorned with umbrellas & picnic tables, providing a relaxing spot to enjoy your treats. Fun Fact...they even have a Loyalty Program. DONUT miss out on the fun!!!!

What a charming little bistro in Crystal River! We stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by both the food and the atmosphere. The potato soup was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and comforting. I also had a BLT on a croissant, which was fresh and very tasty. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying dessert. The pumpkin crunch cake was excellent, and the hummingbird cake was pretty good as well. Their coffee was smooth and paired perfectly with our desserts. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. As a bonus, they also have a cute gift shop that's worth browsing while you're there. If you're looking for a cozy spot with good food, desserts, and great service, this little bistro is definitely worth a visit!

Amy's is a cute little bistroesque cafe adjoining a boutique of gifts, decor and some fashion…read moreaccessories. I had the French Connection, flavor was good, enhanced by the horseradish sauce and au jus. The only thing that would have made it better is arugula, but then, I love arugula on a sandwich. My friend had the quiche plate with fruit that she said was good. We split a lemon cookie at the end, it was very good. The only thing negative I'd add is the portions were on the small side for the price, but quality was good. Our server Addison was exceptional! On a past visit I had one of their truffles....all I can say is get one, delicious!

I highly recommend the fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They are absolutely amazing. The…read morestaff is awesome and always makes you feel like family from the time you walk up to the window till the time you leave. If you haven't tried anything from these lovely people I suggest you should.

if you are looking for something unique try no further. Deep Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich…read moreor Nutella. I had a Nutella sandwich which was out of this world. topped with powdered sugar. Deep fried cookie dough will leave you wanting more, so yummy. Owner is extremely helpful and nice. Highly recommend if you love desserts..

Fantastic flavors and great customer service. The Brownie explosion is a meal in itself. We will…read moredefinitely be back.

Yummy choices of ice cream. Got a turtle sundae, dole whip cup and pup cup. Fast and friendly…read moreservice. Cash tips only for the workers. Clean and bright atmosphere with many ice and drink choices.

Cute shop with a relaxed old school ice cream parlor feel. Blue Bell raspberry ice cream in a…read morehomemade waffle cone on a deck overlooking the river. I mean, really? What's not to love. Fair prices, friendly counter staff. Perfect. I should have taken a picture but I ate it too fast.

Very clean. Nice and cool air-conditioning is great. The view is wonderful. The ice cream is…read moredelicious. It is a win win win win win.

I have been here many times and let me tell you she makes some of the best Cupcakes around...she…read moresells a variety of delicious flavors that make you want to come back and try another...as soon as you arrive you are greeted and taken care of right away, fast service and your on your way..her shop is just adorable and so homey inside and very welcoming..you have to check out her Cakes, they are a work of art..if you are on the Crystal River area, you must stop in!

I actually found out about Queen of Cakes from an ad on Facebook. What intrigued me the most was…read morethat she offers Keto baked goods. Great for those people like my husband and I watching their carbohydrate intake. My husband who loves sweets had to give them up when he became a severe diabetic and misses them so much. With Queen of Cakes keto baked items he can have an occassional treat without raising his blood sugar significantly. Queen of Cakes also offers delicious regular baked items plus beautifully decorated cakes for special occasions. She also bakes savory items such as biscuits, rolls, mini pizzas, take and bake pizza dough plus pepperoni pizza rolls. Queen of Cakes is a small business but the owner/ baker bakes an impressive amount and variety of baked goods. Beautifully baked and decorated there's something for everybody in her bakery cases. I love the fact that she sells pieces of cake along with her numerous cupcakes. Whenever I go my husband warns me don't overspend because quite frankly everything in her bakery just calls out to me! I do hope you will try our hidden gem of a bakery here in Crystal River and support a small business whose owner is wonderful and will do anything to make her customers happy!

Such a fantastic restaurant, family, friendly, wonderful breakfast, and lunch options and very…read moreaffordable. Centrally easy to get to . Clara was a wonderful waitress, and we will definitely be back.

After spending the morning at Three Sisters Springs checking out the manatees, we worked up an…read moreappetite and stopped in for lunch at Grannie's Restaurant in Crystal River -- and it was exactly what we were hoping for. Grannie's is a cute little diner with simple décor and classic comfort food. Nothing fancy, just the kind of place that feels welcoming the second you walk in. Our waitress, Trish, was an absolute pistol -- quick-witted with a slightly sarcastic edge, and I loved every minute of it. We had great banter back and forth, and she made the whole experience even more fun. There were four of us in our group. The ladies both went with the vegetable soup and agreed it was tasty, though a bit heavy on the tomato flavor. One had a grilled cheese, the other a BLT, and both were happy with their sandwiches. Me and the other guy ordered the Monster Melt -- think patty melt vibes with a cooked-to-order burger patty, melted cheese, and diced onions. I had mine on rye bread, while my buddy went with a bun. We both agreed the burger meat was good quality and cooked just right. He paired his with crinkle-cut fries, and I went with fried okra because, well... when in the South, eat like a Southerner. After lunch, we shared a slice of homemade carrot cake. My wife thought it was a bit too sweet, but I say there's no such thing as too much money, too much fun, or too sweet of dessert. If you find yourself in Crystal River, do yourself a favor and stop by Grannie's. Ask for Trish, come hungry, and be prepared for some solid comfort food and a little entertainment along the way.

Went here during a Girl's Trip and someone suggested this restaurant. I'm so glad they did!! It…read moredoesn't look like much from the road, but it's very cute inside. The main wall is covered in a variety of doors, which is so different. They had plenty of tables, and they were all full. Rightfully so, since the food was amazing! Their menu was very extensive with a lot of nice options. When our server Sarah came to the table, she read off the daily specials. They had so many specials!! Appetizer specials, drink specials, and the list of dinner specials was pretty long. Must've been at least 5 or 6 of them. I kinda felt sorry for her since it took her a full 5 minutes to go over the specials. They did sound amazing though!! We split an order of the Ahi Tuna Tostones appetizer. Wow was that good. They served 3 tostones with a lot of ahi tuna cubes and they were very flavorful. For dinner, I ordered the Grilled Mahi with fries. Two good size pieces of fish and the fries were very crispy. The Mahi was very moist and had roasted garlic cloves which were so yummy. It also had a small side salad with Brussels sprouts that was tasty. My girlfriends both ordered the Shrimp and Mahi Pasta and said it was very good. The place was packed so make sure you make reservations well in advance. I know for a fact that I will be going back there next time I'm in Crystal River!!

Very cute place. Our service was unreasonably slow, think…read moreour waitress was new. My wife's Long Island Iced Tea cocktail was awful. Her chicken dinner was tasty. I had the sea bass special which was good but very expensive. We will not hurry back.

Great place, delicious beers and fun ambience! Our bartender/waitress named Debbie was fabulous,…read morefriendly and helpful. We were passing through to Cedar Key and this place hit the spot. High recommended!

We arrived on a Wednesday evening and found music bingo starting in an hour. The service was…read moresuperb! I would love to work here if I were a local. They had fun while an execution of great customer service was done. We enjoyed a homemade pizza (chicken bacon ranch!) and a few bottles of wine during our stay. Lucked out winning a round of bingo too.

An adorable little local general store. It's super tiny, but lacks a lot of personality inside. We…read morestopped by during the manatee festival. They have ice cream and candies as well as local gifts. We found some fun moonshine hot sauces we absolutely had to have.

Cute exterior. The general store offers a few ice cream choices. Some childhood favorite candies…read moreand jams and jellies. Nothing unique to Clear Water or tons of gift ideas. Local honey is available across the street and not at the general store. We were underwhelmed however the owner was kind. Maybe a good spot for a quick sweet treat!