***** 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.

While coming in here - I wasn't surprised by anything - I also didn't get the coffee - water wasn't…read morethat great - but you get what you paid for - thanks again

Been here a couple of years ago and we had to stop by again. Ordered the veggie omelette and…read moreplatter waffle with eggs and sausage. Food was super comforting and service was excellent. Shout out to our server, Meg for another wonderful experience! The vibe in this place is always a good time. Employees are so friendly and you can tell they love working together.

Bagel of choice ? Lox , salmon cream cheese, onion and everything bagel toasted twice…read more They are pros here. This is as close as a Lox & Bagel you will get straight outside Manhattan. Always busy. Always yummy. I will put them at the top of the list of bagel restaurants and they will continue to stay at the top .. I will be VERY surprised if I find any other place that can beat this one.

Wish we discovered this place earlier!…read more Came here for lunch and sat outside. Relatively busy inside and its counter service. We ordered a Reuben and chicken Caesar salad. Very impressed with the quality of the food and the Caesar salad had no business being as good as it was!

Eggs all day till they close…read more I don't know how many places I've been to whereby I've been told "ooops ! We stop serving breakfast OR we don't serve eggs anymore past 11AM ! " Why do cafes / restaurants have to do that to people ???? Is it REALLY that hard to keep serving eggs ?? What's so problematic about eggs ?? ? I'm just happy that Symmetry doesn't mind serving me anything with an egg / fried egg / fresh made on the spot. And they are FAST too. Thank you

Great spot to stop in and get your caffeine fix and maybe a bite. They have several bfast choices…read morefrom burritos to toasts to some muffins. Service was great and chill. The vibe was also really chill, though I thought I was in a spa with the music lol. Maybe some other music? . Otherwise it was really cool vibe. Drip coffee was good and the burrito I got was good. Will be back next time here.

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.

Maybe we got lucky this morning as the wait for our breakfast and pancakes were pretty quick as…read morecompared to what others have noted. Considering the place was pretty busy at 9am on a Sunday. We were told that there was usually a 15-20 minute wait with how they make the pancakes, but we were not in a rush anyway, and really needed coffee first to wake up after rushing due to an emergency phone call at 5am to get to the rehab center where my mom is at close by. Our food arrived in about 10 minutes, Oh, and these are not your granddad's pancakes. These are pancakes on steroids! Delicious and fresh these monsters are huge and more than enough to fill your belly. They have an all you can eat option too! That's nuts! I was ready to be rolled out of the place after my one serving. Our server was terrific, friendly, funny, and attentive. Filled our coffees a few times, brought us ice water, and made our morning a bit more cheerful under the circumstances. Our meals were prepared just right, but those pancakes are the stars here. We ordered the 2-2-2 combo - 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 strips of bacon or sausage, $15, and worth it. As the owners had more of a farm stand and eatery before moving to this spot they have kept that cozy and quaint vibe with the decor and assorted items and jellies for sale in racks by the entrance. Clean bathrooms. The dining area offers plenty of seating with booths and smaller tables, clean and bright. Many breakfast, brunch, and lunch items to choose from. Located in a corner spot at the end of a strip mall which has a Planet Fitness and near Walmart.

OMG!!! You MUST stop here if you're needing a breakfast/brunch spot. The service was wonderful, but…read morethe kitchen is a tad bit slow. BUT SO WORTH THE WAIT!!! When I tell you these hotcakes are huge!!! My picture only has one, so just imagine the 222 deal! I had the pineapple upside down and the others had no complaints. YUMMMY!!

This is, by far, our favorite breakfast spot in Ocala. The service is always attentive and…read morefriendly, the restaurant is clean despite being "standing room only" on weekends, and their food is delicious. I always order the traditional breakfast which is more than enough food for one meal. It may be pricey ($14.29), but in this case you get what you pay for and it's worth every penny!

My parents and i came in and it was busy (not packed, which was good bc another First Watch we went…read moreto was packed). I askef if we could get seated outdoors since it wad cold inside and we got sat immediately. Our server was somewhat attentive (asked if we're ready to order, waited a couple more minutes for us to finish deciding). One of the menu items she said something wrong which was fine, i'm glad she tried to ensure I don't get an ingredient that I didn't want on a separate item. The foodrunner was absolutely great! Her attentiveness and overall attitude were great! I wish i got her name so i could give her props on here! The server checked up on us right after the food got to our table and we told her of some things we asked the runner for, but after that did not check on if we got it, how the food was, or if we wanted anything else. She passed by later and dropped the receipt with no explanation or reassurance like a "does everything look good on the receipt?" Or a "if everything looks good you can head up to the front and pay" (we did not know we need to pay up front so we stayed at the table waiting for her to get the card which she didnt check on or point out after 10-15 minutes of us sitting doing nothing). The food was delicious in my opinion. I got the 2 for you with the monterey club and the chicken avocado chop with a pueple haze (i unfortunately did not get a picture of them) but they were good quantity and quality for the price. The price of both is almost the same as if you bought any of them individually (they serve half the portion of each for the 2 for you) but i personally like the variety and trying both items. The salad only had two slices of avocado though which was slightly disappointing but it all tasted delicious. I think it's the best food i had in first watch ever!

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.

While visiting Ocala, my gf and I decided to explore the more old school restaurant businesses in…read morethe area. We were thinking diner or long standing business, so we ended up choosing Wolfy's. Approaching the building immediately sets you up in a nostalgic vibe. Growing up in Florida, these type buildings were the norm. Inside, the decoration did not disappoint. We were back in the 50's, the late 70's, and even the 2000's. We were not looking for a movie set to film anything, we're not filmmakers or anything like that, we're just odd. I ordered the soup du jour (famous chicken noodle) and settled for burgers. I had tried to order different things, but they were not available, which to me is a sign of a dying kitchen. A restaurant with limited options? Hmmm... Because of the constant "It's not available" from the kitchen, I got some free onion rings, but this delay made me so hungry that by the time I got my burger, I forgot to snap a pic. All I can say is that it was nicely charred but mushy. We paid at the front and picked up a homemade cake (sorry no pic). We had to ask for a bigger portion because the slice was very skimpy. Goodbye Wolfy's, you've seen better days!

Love the waitresses a nice place eat at great lunch specials just just saying my mom's cookingread more

Great food. Great Service. Great price!!…read more I enjoyed their sausage breakfast burrito with home fries. The home fries were awesome!! Nicole was our server and she was fantastic. Very attentive and friendly. The restaurant also has a food donation box for the Interfaith Emergency Services agency who provides a food bank for hungry families in the community. I ran (walked) down to the Bravo Supermarket and bought some food to drop off.

Food was good and reasonably priced. Place had a nice crowd despite it being 11:00 on a Monday…read more Food came out really quick and waa very good. Most people in my party ordered the Train Station. 3 eggs, 3 sausages, 3 strips of bacon, hashbrowns and pancakes or French toast. As all enjoyed it every much.