The Country Skillit was one of those nice surprises you find on a road trip. We wanted a place that…read morewasn't too far off the highway so we wouldn't lose time, as we were anxious to reach our next stop. I had the breakfast bowl; my niece had the big country combo. Both were delicious, and the portions were generous. Service was exceptional. We were very happy with our choice of restaurants.

This place was so cozy and the servers and staff were very attentive. The breakfast we had was…read moredelicious, oh and their biscuits were chefs kiss!

I stumbled across Xapa one Sunday and love going there now consistently! It's one of the few places…read morein the area where you can sit and enjoy your coffee and baked goods. Their syrups are homemade, unique and delicious! And don't get me started on how good the cinnamon rolls are! I'm obsessed with them. The service is always super friendly and they expertly craft each coffee. Thank you to Xapa for all their hard work, it's truly one of my favorite places to go!

Xapa is one of the BEST places in Lake City, FL, to grab a delicious drink and a treat…read more From their coffee to their matcha, my orders have been fast and always tasted consistently good! The atmosphere is very welcoming and cozy; it's a great place to study or meet up with a friend. There is always new, fun flavors all HOUSE-MADE syrups. And HOUSE-MADE pastries and sandwiches! They provide outdoor seating options too, which is great for the fall and spring here. 10/10 will come back again and again!!

Our Road Trip 2026 got off to a great start when we stopped by Shirley's for breakfast! There were…read morea group of locals who meet here on Saturdays. Very nice group. I had the sausage and cheese omelet with the fried potatoes. Husband had the fried pork chops which were not on the menu but available if you ask. Both were yummy. Sausage gravy was good too. Service and atmosphere were Great. We'll be back.

A slightly run-down restaurant with a decidedly older customer base and food as good and as…read moredown-home as you'd hope to possibly find. When you see the daily specials on their menu, you know it's the real deal. Not only is there fried chicken and chicken n dumplings, but the vegetable sides include such grandma favorites as Jello with fruit and often several kinds of peas . . . and rutabagas, any time you actually can find rutabagas on a restaurant menu you know they're not playing around in the kitchen and they're catering to old timers who themselves know how to cook. I had chicken n dumplings with fried eggplant and cucumbers and onions salad as my sides and cornbread came along with the plate as well. Everything was delicious. The cucumbers tasted fresh from someone's garden--like they had that just-picked taste you don't normally encounter in restaurants at all. Service was fine, an older waitress who checked on me and kept the iced tea coming. The interior is comfy, old license plates on the wall, regulars greeting each other and coming over to each other's tables. But the food is what stands out: not at all fancy, indeed, it doesn't taste like restaurant food but literally like eating at a Southern friend's grandma's house and I don't believe there could be a higher recommendation than that.

Thank you YELP! yet again for helping me find a fantastic joint…read more Went in on a Tuesday night. Parked right across the street in a public lot. Short walk to Halpatter's. Not many tables in the bar area so... we sat right at the bar. The bartender had all kinds of attitude... in the BEST way possible. It was awesome. We started with 12 wings tossed in their buffalo sauce. They were excellent - and this coming from a wing snob. The blue cheese was very good - thick and chunky. For the main course, I got the fish and chips with an extra piece of fish. The fish was great. Fries were above average. They had music bingo (maybe a Tuesday thing?) - that was a bit much but c'est la vie. There was one dude shouting out every song and singer. My guy, get a hobby! lol Highly Recommend! If I lived in that area, I would be a regular!

So I can't confirm it, but Halpatter Brewing Co. seems to be at the heart of all the happenings in…read moreLake City FL. There are so many great things going on here. Especially, the abundance of free parking in downtown Lake City. The Friday night I was there, there was music bingo and a live band. They have live music every Friday and Saturday at the outside stage. Monday is game night. Tuesday is Trivia. Wednesday they have line dancing, including classes for like $5. Thursday is Karaoke!!!! They have a "Culture of Generosity" where you can buy a beer forward. I actually got to be the recipient of one of those free beers. And of course, I paid it forward. The BEER: Seymour-Finnegan's Irish Red Ale 5.7%... smooth slightly sweet great tasting all day crushable goodness Hop Culture IPA 6.5% ABV... looks like a hazy, tastes like a west coast, definitely high in IBUs, has fruity pine nose, good if you love your IPAs extra piney, so very hop forward Pickle Sour 4.5% ABV... oh he11 yummm, I absolutely love this pickle sour. Soooo very good! Rum soaked oak barrel aged Big Hal 7% ABV... there was something I really liked about this. It is a brown ale with a whole bunch of personality Don't have the words though. Big Hal brown ale 6 8% ABV... now I know what I liked about the Rum Soaked Barrel Aged Big Hal this is an all day drinkable brown ale. LOVED IT! I can honestly say I found some fantastic Beer in Lake City, FL. What a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening.

Another in my coffee stops across America. I love trying the local favorites wherever I travel!…read moreThere are apparently several of these in the area but to me, it's local. So glad I tried Elliano's. The latte was smooth and not bitter, which I appreciated. I will definitely seek these shops out when I come back to Florida!

This Ellianos Coffee is not too far off of Interstate 75 and was a good overall stop to grab a cup…read moreof coffee. The drive-through did have a line of cars, but it moved fast enough and soon enough I had my cup of caffeine. The drive-through had a pleasant enough look and ambiance to it and the line moved fast enough. I would definitely recommend here.

As regular patrons of Marion Street, I want to say that this place is fantastic! The food is great…read moreand the ambiance is perfect! But what makes us keep coming back time again is the famous Brittany "Boots!" She is an awesome bartender who really knows how to entertain the bar guest and treat us with passion and enthusiasm. In addition, she is very veteran friendly and always has a smile on her face and always takes care of her customers. We'd highly recommend giving Marion Street a try, and tell Brittany we sent you! Paul and Anita

Love the bartenders at this local establishment!!! Mrs. Brittany always makes sure to take extra…read morecare of me...she says its cause im a veteran, but I think she's just a good person.

Driving from Daytona Beach to Alabama with my college soccer team and we had called ahead earlier…read morein the week to see if they could accommodate our group of 31. Our goal is to support local as much as possible and Sprouted Spoon was beyond accommodating. The women were fantastic today in helping out young women from all over the globe. The food was outstanding. So many lovely bowls and other items to choose from. Everything was so fresh. We also enjoyed all the games they have for the customers. It was great team bonding and excellent food! We hope to visit again. Thank you Sprouted Spoon for feeding us today

I would post a picture of my bowl, but I devoured it before I had the chance. People in there are…read moreextremely nice and friendly. It makes me feel very comfortable walking in there! They allow you to sample the acai! The bowls and the options are not limiting. It was very adorable when I realized my spoon was color changing. You are not limited to just açai bowls, they have a myriad of savory options. There is plenty of seating in there, only complaint is that I wish it was slightly brighter in there, but i appreciate them using natural lighting.

Yelp led me here for lunch as I was passing by on nearby Interstate 10 and boy am I glad it did!…read more This lunch buffet did not disappoint! The Mac and Cheese and Scalloped Potatoes were standouts and packed with flavor! But the real star was the fried Shrimp. Fresh and bursting with great flavor. This is definitely a place I would come back to if ever in the area again!

If you want authentic southern cooking (greens, cornbread, fried chicken, etc), this is it. Real…read morelocal spot with daily lunch buffet. When I went, it had two types of fried chicken, meatloaf, and a number of sides. Everything was REALLY good. I'm not a big fried chicken connoisseur. But, if I'm having it, this would be a contender for top recipe. If you are on a road trip or find yourself in Lake City, this unassuming little spot is worth a try. My family enjoyed the food and still comments about what a find this is. Overall: Highly recommended.

Was traveling to Orlando from Atlanta for the holidays and decided to stop at Maggie's for lunch…read morewhen we got to Lake City. It was maybe 10/15 mins off the highway, so if you're traveling down as well and have some time to stop over I would recommend it. My wife and I got a plate of chicken breast with rice, black beans, plantains, and empanadas. The lady who owns the restaurant was so nice and walked us through the menu and told us a bit about how long they've been in the area. She shared that many of the restaurants nearby have been closing down, so they appreciated us coming in to support their business. Overall, we thought the food was good and everything was cooked to perfection but unfortunately we couldn't finish it because it was entirely too salty. I know seasoning preferences can vary based on the person, so I would still recommend you stop in and try them for yourself, but for me, it was just too much salt to finish the meal.

Wish I could tell you about this place. It had a high rating, but when I got here it was closed and…read moreactually looks abandoned. So pissed because I am starving and everything else around here is fast food

Panera always be Panera. You know what to expect. Expect slightly less flavor these days tho but…read more Its coo. I just wanted a cookie that wasn't from McDonald's so that's what I got with coffee for lunch. No one stopping me from refills. Order ahead and it was ready obviously with no prep needed. Just here to check the vibe out in rural North Florida. Definitely different out here.

Food is good Service is good…read more Employees are nice and friendly and I will always support them and we visit them again and again.