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    Square Meal

    4.5 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveComfort Food, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Julia S.

    Great food and fast, friendly service! Philly was delicious; they do not skimp on meat or cheese!! I also love their pancakes, they're massive and so so fluffy! Great place for awesome homemade desserts too!

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    Sue M.

    We stopped here because we were on a motorcycle trip to St Augustine from The Villages Fl, and this was about half way. We opted for their soup of the day, which was vegetable beef. This was hands down the best vegetable soup I've ever had. I had to use my fork and knife to cut the hearty beef and vegetables. The flavors were great, and we left very full! The restaurant was also very full when we left as, no doubt, this is a very popular restaurant.

    The Best part of this breakfast was the biscuit... truly excelkent.  Will return to try their Biscuit &  Egg, under $3!

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    3 years ago

    Really good eats here. Had the mushroom burger with sweet potato fries and both were tasty. Service was very quick. Overall a nice stop.

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    3 years ago

    Food is always good. Service is good. The waitress's are always friendly. Great place to eat

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    4 years ago

    The food & service was excellent! We had eggs, potatoes, toast & bacon for breakfast and it was so delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Happy and friendly service. The price is better than fair. I could not recommend it more. They treat you like family.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent little greasy spoon! Love it! We have been eating here for years, every summer that we come to the lake.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious home cooked breakfast! Fast service, great portions, and cheerful atmosphere! Shout out to the Heather's!!!

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    12 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Best breakfast I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Beats the pants off of IHOP, for sure.

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    8 years ago

    Stopped for breakfast and enjoyed the casual hometown atmosphere. Food was very good. Service by the waitresses excellent and very friendly.

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    5 years ago

    Small, old, FRENDLY. Great food and service.

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    8 years ago

    Good Food. The waitress could be more personable and pleasant as they are always in a hurry and have no patience!

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    7 years ago

    Nicest waitress's anywhere!! Never see Robin without a smile.....they are all very efficient and personable!!

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    11 years ago

    Yum! Breakfast was great! Veggie omelette, hash browns, and toast was perfect for this camper who didn't want to cook!

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    Honeysuckle - Pasta Salad

    Honeysuckle

    3.7(101 reviews)
    72.6 mi
    $$

    Honeysuckle Catering did an outstanding job for Dutchy Enterprises' 10-Year Anniversary…read morecelebration. From start to finish, their professionalism, creativity, and organization were evident. The food was excellent--well-prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was organized and efficient, and everything flowed smoothly throughout the evening. Our guests consistently commented on how much they enjoyed the meal. What stood out early on was the tasting experience. It was not simply a presentation of menu items; it was a true collaboration. The team took time to discuss our vision for the event, the audience we were expecting, and what would best fit a corporate milestone celebration. They offered thoughtful ideas and guidance while remaining open to our input. The process felt like a partnership built on trust in their expertise and experience. One of the most impressive aspects was how they executed the décor around the catering displays. We shared general concepts tied to our industry and company identity, but we did not provide rigid instructions. Honeysuckle took that direction and elevated it beyond expectations. The incorporation of industrial elements--bolts, metal plate accents, and tools reflective of our fabrication and welding background--was creative, tasteful, and perfectly aligned with Dutchy Enterprises' brand. It was a complete and welcome surprise to see our company identity brought to life so thoughtfully in the food presentation itself. We are very grateful for the care, competence, and initiative Honeysuckle Catering brought to our event. They delivered not only exceptional food, but a cohesive and memorable experience that reflected who we are as a company.

    I had high hopes for this place. Being raised in the south I was looking forward to country…read morevegetables. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I hoped. The vegetables were very overcooked and the Mac & cheese had no flavor and was also overcooked. I would have given them 2 stars but they got an extra star for pepper vinegar. The service was super quick and friendly. The wait wasn't too long. It's a standard place with tables - no booths.

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    Honeysuckle - Rented Back Room

    Rented Back Room

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    Honeysuckle Bowl

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    Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen

    Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen

    4.3(15 reviews)
    53.8 mi

    I've been wanting to try this place for months. Unfortunately, I often get caught up in just…read morewanting a quick bite on the way home after a long work day or not feeling the energy to go out for a sit down meal, so it hasn't happened until tonight. Friends, I must confess: I should not have waited this long. Just like Uncle Chicken's across the way, everything here is prepared with love and care. I had the meatloaf. It's prepared with big cubes of white cheddar, bacon, and ground meat, then pressed together into a juicy, almost cubed steak consistency, then finished off in a cast iron skillet with a sweet red sauce and sliced fresh jalapeños on top. I kid you not when I say I had to look my mother in the eyes and say this was better. The sweet, spicy, and savory flavors all melded together in my mouth in a jubilee of taste, and the skillet serving style ensured the food stayed piping hot and fresh throughout my meal. I had it with asparagus (very yummy and cooked alongside in the skillet) and au gratin potatoes (consistency and flavor of a wonderful, creamy macaroni and cheese). My parents shared the pork souvlaki. They report that it was wonderful. The pork was perfectly juicy (I hate dried out pork), and this place has the best tzatziki you'll find this side of the Mediterranean. We finished off our meal with a southern comfort classic: peach cobbler. Just like everything else, it was delicious. Ever since Cracker Barrel replaced their blackberry cobbler with the current travesty of a dessert they pretend is cobbler, I've been looking for a replacement. This hit the spot. The location is perfect for the food, too. It feels like you've just been invited into someone's house for a potluck dinner. Staggered lighting across the ceiling (with some red, green and blue lights) complete the dive look, while guitars, a Centipede arcade cabinet, and tons of chicken figurines line the room. You'll feel like you've traveled to the mountains of Appalachia as the soft bluegrass plays in the background and the smells of the kitchen caress your nostrils. Guy Fieri should have come here when he came through town a while back.

    Excellent food, sincere and friendly service at fair prices! My wife and I rolled in on a Sunday…read morenight after the place we planned to go to was closed. So glad we did! Ribs and meatloaf were outstanding, even the asparagus was perfectly prepared. Mashed potatoes and au gratin were creamy and flavorful. This is a new place, just across the street from the familiar and very tasty Uncle Chickens. Lots of parking. So for a change, expand beyond the usual Canal Street places and you will be glad you did!

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    Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen
    Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen
    Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen

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    Houligan's Palm Coast

    Houligan's Palm Coast

    3.7(184 reviews)
    33.6 mi
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    I stopped by while visiting the area because I'm a firm believer that one of the two best ways of…read moregetting a feel for a place is hitting up a local eatery, parking your butt at the bar with multiple rounds of drinks, and chatting with the locals. I ordered the grilled wings with buffalo sauce and a steak wrap that came with a creamy worchestishire (worsterchire... Worcestershire... there it is. I knew autocorrect would kick in eventually.) sauce on it. I very much liked the grilled wings, I've never been to a place that doesn't just deep fry them and as a diabetic without a gallbladder, I generally don't get to have wings. It was a nice texture and I rather enjoyed them. I did make the mistake of eating them first though, which was great for the wings BUT not great for my wrap because while the sauce on it was delicious, it made my wrap completely soggy. It would be infinitely better on the side, or learn from my mistake and eat the wrap first so you can enjoy the taste AND the texture. The ambiance is pretty cool if you are into sports bars. There are approximately 114 big screen TVs hanging around the place playing all the sports, and one playing trivia, which is more my jam. The bartenders were all super friendly and the locals were all super nice too. Apparently they do half off wings or BOGO wings on Mondays, which everyone recommends coming back for like they do. This was a very pleasant way to spend the evening when I was visiting a new town by my lonesome.

    The food was very good! Chili and Buffalo Chicken Bites. The beer was cold!…read moreThe only thing was it was so cold in there I almost froze to death!

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    Houligan's Palm Coast - Houligan's sport bar sitting area

    Houligan's sport bar sitting area

    Houligan's Palm Coast - Buffalo Shrimp appetizer (minus 2 we were already devouring)

    Buffalo Shrimp appetizer (minus 2 we were already devouring)

    Houligan's Palm Coast - Front entrance

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    Front entrance

    Nikki's Place - Waffle sandwich with bacon and hot link

    Nikki's Place

    3.9(302 reviews)
    60.7 miHorizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    Nikki's Place was the first establishment I've visited since vacationing in Orlando in which I felt…read morelike a local gem was uncovered. We seen Nikki's on a YouTube recommendation and decided to visit. We have no regrets whatsoever!!! From the start to the finish I knew we were in for a treat. Walking in Nikki's felt like stepping into Nanas kitchen, very down home, walls filled with accolades and other interesting things. The customer service was personable and very friendly. And the food, was wow!!! I've never had grits better than my own until Nikki's , my husband had bacon, home fries and grits and was very very pleased. Our waitress offer us their reputable biscuits and gravy complimentary and we definitely were grateful to take it. The biscuits were freshly made and sooooo great!!! I stopped getting pancakes while at restaurants because they were dry and just tasteless, But ....... I knew Nikki's would be different lol I got 1 pancake to go and this 1 pancake single-handed restored my love for the pancake. I will not be ordering pancakes just because though, I will however get another pancake from Nikki's Place when we return to Florida!!! Nikki's thank you for restoring my love pancakes and giving us an authentic taste of Florida!!!!! Bravo

    Delicious! Home cooked and the potions size is hearty and that's exactly right to me. The bag were…read moreheavy when I picked up the food but I was happy for that because my boyfriend and I tore it up!

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    Nikki's Place - Wall of recognition

    Wall of recognition

    Nikki's Place - Shrimp and grits

    Shrimp and grits

    Nikki's Place

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken Tender Platter: Our hand-breaded chicken tenders are made to order. Choose from classic, Buffalo or honey hot. Served with two sides

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.1(271 reviews)
    31.2 mi
    $$

    We enjoyed a nice meal here while visiting my mom and sister in Ocala. Good comfort style food…read moreofferings and friendly attentive service. Large location with plenty of tables. Even on a crowded Saturday evening the wait was not that long and we were given a nice booth table for our group. Our food came out within a reasonable amount of time. Chicken, fish, salads, veggies, and those yummy honey butter croissants. Decent enough portions for the price and delicious. Also, there was a mistake with one of our orders and the server quickly took care of the problem and replaced it.

    New waitresses. We had two different waitresses and both were bad. We ordered cocktails…read more The waitress delivered the chips and salsa. We presumed the onion rings would follow shortly. Due to this we now ordered the entrees. After a period of time we inquired of the waitress about the onion rings. She commented " oh they didn't bring out the rings?" She went to get the onion rings , which clearly were under a heat lamp because the were barely warm. Less than 5 minutes later the entrees arrive. That's what we were trying to avoid. Appetizer s and entrees delivered almost together. One pasta dish barely had any sauce on it. The waitress was asked for butter for the mashed potatoes and sauce for the pasta. Now mind you the salads we ordered NEVER did arrive. The new waitress delivered the extra sauce but no butter. After a period of time I had to walk up to the kitchen to get the butter. The waitress intercepted me asking what I needed . I replied , "the butter we asked for the now cold mashed potatoes. She proceeded to microwave the butter and deliver it. Clearly I don't now work in the restaurant business, but an ice cream scooper of hot mashed potatoes with the butter would've been appreciated. When we asked for the bills the waitress had no idea who for the most part had what. We had to go over with her and itemize each item. She proceeded to show us how to pay on a tabletop thing. She got exasperated when we asked for paper bills to go over the items. We've eaten at Cheddars all over the midwest and the food is always delicious and the servers great. This place really sucked. One and done at this location.

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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