Holy moly. I've never had a better diner experience. We sat at the counter and I loved watching the…read moreinner workings of a true neighborhood diner in action. The home fries stayed crispy even under a layer of perfectly seasoned sausage gravy, which honestly felt like a culinary magic trick. The biscuits were fluffy and clearly freshly made. Even the toast somehow tasted decadent. Pancakes were delicious, the bacon was thick and crispy, and everything came out hot and fast. The staff checked on us often with that perfect balance of no-nonsense efficiency and friendly Southern hospitality. You can tell this place runs on routine, experience, and pride in the food. If you're anywhere near Starke, this is absolutely worth the stop.

Haven't been here in a while. The place hasn't changed but that what I love about it. It is true…read morehome cooking if that's what you are looking for. The staff is adorable and they treat you like family. We loved the atmosphere here and don't need to change a thing. The food had a good taste to it, but the granny's omelette wasn't scrambled. It was mainly white. The grits were too watery. The potatoes & toast were perfect. We liked the coffee as well. This is one of these hole in the walls that I wish never close! We will keep coming back!

Was passing through from Gainesville to Jacksonville and Yelp helped me find this little jewel…read more Street parking which was surprisingly easy to find. Was able to park right out front. Don't judge the place by its exterior. Walked in and is a very relaxed, roomy restaurant with table like many of us eat at in yesteryear at home. Country table I think they call it. Big black board on wall with specials. Very detailed menu also. Cell service is not existent inside but I did see and use the guest WiFi. Several ladies serving or taking orders so service was great. Menu is pretty extensive but I finally settled on the Reuben and went with the soup as a side. The Reuben was delicious. Not overloaded like some try to do it but also not lacking. Delicious!. Now I know soup when it is 80 outside but she sold it well. She also did not oversell it as it was as good as she said. Loaded potato with bacon and cheese and broccoli. Wow. Cleaned it all up and washed it down with some truly awesome sweet tea.

Just stopped by for some coffee and pastry and had amazing customer service, staff is all so…read morefriendly and got my order quick!

Quaint eat-in or take out. Smells great and the meatloaf is scrummy-yum yum!…read moreEvery time I stop in, I get a fried chicken leg with my dinner order, for the ride home...To EAT! Service is great and the homey beverages are a treat,too. Get there before 4pm 'cause they close early, but it IS worth the trip ;D Great job S.Palate...fits my palate just fine.

Comfort food! Wow! We had meatloaf, fried chicken, peas with okra and turnip greens. All was…read moredelicious! We brought sweet potato pie with us for later! If you are close to Dunnellon, Florida, you must go!

I never "got" how people could rave about fried chicken. To me it was chicken, usually too greasy…read moreand covered in way too much spicy breading to make up for its overall lack of taste...and then I tried Shut Em Down. I have never had such a revelation and change of heart about a single food. This chicken will change your life! I have to drive about 30 minutes or more and 20 miles to get it and I happily do so when I get the "Shut Em Down Cravings" Each piece is individually cooked when you order it so you ALWAYS get hot (sometimes too hot to eat right away despite how much your mouth is watering) pieces of chicken. The sides are also good, though truthfully not nearly as good as the chicken, and you get two with your meal. Oh, and their home made baked good are delicious as well. The staff are friendly and quick to point out the best deal on what you are ordering (there are specials almost every day). Plus the atmosphere is VERY relaxed, sort of a diner meets Cracker Barrel (without all the junk on the wall). It is an overall bargain because it is hard to spend more than about $15 for lunch (including a drink) and you always have some to take home. There are other good fried chicken spots in JAX of course, but this is a GREAT fried chicken spot. Heck, now I've got the darn "Shut Em Down Cravings", guess it is a trip across the river for me soon.

The food was delicious! The staff immediately greeted us and took our order. The restaurant was…read moreclean and had natural light from the windows. I got the veggie plate and picked macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and cabbage. Everything was very flavorful, especially my sides. They are very vegetarian friendly, all the vegetables/sides are meatless.

We always love this place! Jentell was our waitress. We ordered the Thursday special and banana…read morepudding. Food came fast and was delicious! The restaurant is decorated with all kinds of southern charm. You can't go wrong here!

Located in old area of Wildwood and in a bldg that was a bank. Decorated old school and takes you…read moreback a little in time. Limited parking right outside bldg due to area and old part of town. But has a lot of grass parking behind along rail road and also more across street at wildwood city hall. Plenty of choices in menu and I decided to try the Voodoo Mac and cheese and so glad I did. It was really good has brisket in it and fried onions great flavor combo. 3 in our group today. We ordered 2 voodoo Mac and cheese $25 ea and a turkey and bacon sandwich on a croissant roll $18. sweet tea in huge mason jars $4 ea and a homemade lemonade $5.50. Just know going in that the prices are a little high but well worth it as the portions are huge. I ate half of my Mac and cheese and took the rest to go... Highly recommend this place staff was welcoming and friendly and service was really good.

We've driven by this place often, but decided to stop and try it out today. Initially I wasn't…read morecertain that it was open, but could vaguely see the Open sign lit in the dark window. Once inside though it was bright, welcoming, clean, and "simple". We received a friendly greeting upon entering and was quickly provided a menu. She also let us know that once we decided what we wanted to order at the counter and they would bring it to our table. The menu is "simple", but has something to entice most folks tastes. Our food came quickly and was perfectly, as ordered. The cheeseburger I had was very good. The meat and cheese were hot and all the condiments and veggies were cool as they should be. The Club my boyfriend had looked very fresh and he said it was really good. We both had fries and they were perfectly cooked and hot. This place also serves breakfast and if the biscuits and gravy look as good as the pictures that others have posted, I'm in for a return visit. The prices are very reasonable, as well. I enjoy these off the main route places. This reminds me of a simple diner. The food was fresh, tasty, quick, portions were plentiful, and staff was friendly. I'm always glad to support the small business owners. All and all Simply Southern Eatery is "simply" wonderful and well worth a visit!!

This restaurant was taken over by the folks that own the Coop. They kept the format and menu,…read morecalled it Little Biddy! excellent for breakfast or lunch.

Came here on my way to the airport. I've been before but it's been years. They have an extensive…read moremenu and it was cheap. I got a veggie plate to go and it was only $12 for 4 sides. I got cornbread and a drink as well and waited for less than 10 minutes. Customer service was good ti myself and others from what I saw. The portions were huge and I had enough for two meals. Candied yams were good and so was the max snd cheese. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town. It's in a strip mall but definitely not the easiest to find.

I've been coming to Sweet Mama's for a couple of years every time my husband and I visit…read moreJacksonville, so I was a little disappointed with this visit. The pork chop looked good, but it didn't seem seasoned, and there wasn't enough gravy on it to really be considered smothered. My husband's soda also had a strange aftertaste, which wasn't pleasant. On a positive note, the sides were absolutely delicious. The sweet potatoes, butter beans, rice, and cornbread were all flavorful and enjoyable. That's honestly what saved the meal for me. I know every restaurant can have an off day, and because we've had great experiences here in the past, we'll definitely give them another chance. This visit just wasn't up to the standard we've come to expect from Sweet Mama's.

Country Buffett that has simple country fair. The old farm house sets about a mile off the highway…read moreso it seemed mostly local patrons. We were Greeted warmly as soon as we walked in at 12:30 during lunch. And ask for our drink request. We got unsweetened tea that was good.The dinning area was quiet with about 25 tables with folding chairs. The Monday we stopped in July they had a salad bar, fried chicken, green beans, black eyed peas, broccoli, mash potatoes, limas, bread and a few other dishes in the food bar. The desert bar had bread pudding, Vanilla Cake with a Coconut cream frosting on top and banana pudding.

Great southern style buffet with lots of fresh veggies and meats. Fantastic chicken and dumplings…read moreon the day that I went. Also, some of the best rutabagas that I've ever eaten. Nice salad bar with plenty of options. Just make sure you save room for the dessert section. The large dining room is nice bright and cheerful. The staff are very friendly. Definitely a good place to visit.

This small town restaurant had excellent food & service. We had prime rib. It was so tender you…read morecould cut it with a fork. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially with the large portions given.

1st and last visit for me. They got a great review on Facebook 2 days ago by Food With the Fellas…read moreso we thought we would try it out. Out of macaroni and cheese and cabbage at 6pm dinner time. Not making any more. If you can't make enough food for dinner service, I'm out.

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.