We're from California and based on the reviews, this was a definite place we wanted to check out for food. We ordered the avocado toast, Turkey sandwich and the tomato bisque along with two iced coffees. The chai tea was perfect and one of the best we had. The best part of this place was not just the friendly service, but the fact that the staff loves Jesus. Unbeknownst to everybody, my wife and I were here to bury her father. She was having a tough week, but when she saw the message on her coffee it was exactly what she needed. It read "God's will not ours." It was a great reminder that God is always in charge and that we must trust in Him through all things. Thank you for making my wife's day. read more

What a charming little cafe'. And the owner is so sweet. Hope and pray her business is a success. So proud of her testimony!!

Magical Loved everything about this place, the atmosphere, the love that obviously went into the food and the creation of the space The amount of intention and in all the details was so appreciated read more

Nice place and love the atmosphere. Food looks great and fresh. Next time I go I want to try the turtle latte. Good parking space and nice set up. read more

In the past I've only stopped in for coffee (the creme brûlée iced is so good!) but today we stopped in for lunch. It was so delicious! I had the turkey club panini. The ciabatta bread was honestly the best I have had. Hubby had ham and cheese ciabatta and tomato soup. He was very pleased with his sandwich also. Make sure to save room for a sticky bun (only available on Fridays). They are made with love and tons of sticky sauce! read more

Such a cute place!! Healthy and so yummy!! Can sit outside and enjoy. Lavender cinnamon roll was very good and fresh. I highly recommend coming here for breakfast or lunch. read more

Probably one of the best brunch experiences my wife and I have ever had! The food was phenomenal, the coffee was delicious, and the service was excellent. The atmosphere was so welcoming, we never felt safer in a restaurant. They also put hand written words of encouragement on every coffee cup. Thank you for being so KIND and providing an amazing experience! read more

amazing food, staff, coffee, best breakfast in town! biscuits and gravy are *chef's kiss* amazing atmosphere!

Traveling through Florida spent the night in ocala and had breakfast here this morning. If you love good coffee and a good breakfast and Jesus then you will love this place. Serve with a grateful heart and in love. You will be blessed to stop in here. read more

Anything and EVERYTHING is good. Options for GF and Vegan eaters! Definitely give it a try and make it through the whole menu! read more

The Gathering Cafe - Biscuits and gravy, original cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Great food, great staff... highly recommended!! Definitely need to try the cinnamon buns!!!

Coffee was great, and so was blueberry lemon cinnamon roll. I will be back for sure the atmosphere was very good. Staff was very friendly.

If you looking for a breakfast, brunch or lunch in Ocala you should just go there. So warm atmosphere and food is amazing. I've had probably the best biscuits and gravy in my life. Just amazing place, run by amazing people read more

My wife and I were visiting Ocala and came here everyday for breakfast. The food is made fresh to order and is honestly the best breakfast I've ever had! Beyond that, the staff is positive and encouraging! It's a great way to start your day! read more

Great food and service. Homemade EVERYTHING. The cinnamon rolls are one of the best I have had. I will be going for breakfast everyday. Sarah, Success for you! Thank you for your smile. read more

The Gathering Cafe - The boat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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This spot is a gem. The staff are both welcoming and very helpful. I was with my elderly Mom and they quickly found a spot for her to be seated even though they were very busy. I had one of their Nests and it was yummy. All in our party enjoyed our breakfast and we'll definitely be back. read more

It's a great environment with pretty good food, however there is not enough space or chairs to accommodate the demand. My green tea tasted like the bag was in it for 1.4 seconds, but the avocado toast I got was pleasant, and there was a Bible verse on the cup so that's pretty neat. read more

Such a cool coffee shop. It has windows all around so the building is bright and refreshing to be in. It has lots of seating, too. I got the euphoria latte, it was great. It wasn't super sweet to me, so if you like sweet stuff I would get extra sugar or try something different. They have a lot of different signature lattes! It's really encouraging just to be in there because of all of the decor and the notes they write on your cups. Also, the staff is super kind read more

This place was hot garbage. Probably the worst tasting food i've had in a while. Not a place for atheists or even LGBTQ+ members seeing as they have god stickers and memorabilia everywhere. I would rather go to waffle house and eat what they have in the garbage then ever even thinking about eating here again. Also i can guarantee that none of your staff members are vaccinated so where are the masks, and even if they were vaccinated the cdc still recommends wearing masks. The food was also way overpriced for how it tastes. Less than three. read more

Adorable quaint place with an awesome vibe and great food/drinks. The lavender lemonade and caprese panini was amazing!

What a pleasant surprise to find this gem in Ocala. The food was delicious and of the highest quality. The menu is not extensive but offers something for everyone. We were disappointed that the quiche was sold out but the owner is still getting a feel for the volume of business. The owner and staff are so friendly and it was a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend. read more

We love the place ,food and everyone there. Very friendly. The biscuits and gravy are awesome!

We were so excited to try this place and drove over an hour to get here but unfortunately they were out of all their baked goods, nests, and vegan cheese options. My husband is GF and I can't have dairy so our options were really limited. We got the tuna dill avocado toast and it was really watery. The Turkey club panini GF without cheese was okay but nothing special. Food looks amazing but maybe call ahead to be sure they have what your looking for in stock ! read more

Visiting friends in Ocala and my hubby wanted a quick late lunch. Amazing cute place. Fresh and healthy. The Mediterranean open face toast was DEVINE! Lovely staff! read more

This place is AMAZING. If you like good coffee amazing but simple breakfast options and Jesus, your in the right place. I could tell it was going to be an amazing experience as I walked up to the business. Great vibe, kind staff and the place to do breakfast/brunch in Ocala. I would go every day if I lived here. read more

A wonderful place to meet with friends and have a delicious meal! The environment is cozy and welcoming with options for inside and outside dining. I loved my peppermint mocha and felt inspired by the lovely message they put on my cup! The staff is kind and courteous, and they truly take pride in everything they do there! read more

Broooo. Got my food, veggie nest, Togo and the presentation was still gorgeous(great job) and the flavors were on point. I was presently surprised when I saw you seasoned my avocado, it was a nice touch. Staff was very friendly. I could tell they were all hustling but took their time with guest. Great job all around!! read more

Was excited to check this place out, its AWESOME to have a Starbucks alternative. Visited today with my 2 daughters, we ordered cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins , a hot latte, an iced pumpkin coffee and a strawberry lemonade cooler, the bill including a tip was 33 bucks. I explained that I like my latte strong, it was not, it was coffee water, same with the iced pumpkin coffee, watered down weak coffee, we both did not finish them. The cinnamon roll was ....ugh. the blueberry muffin was ugh, we threw them away. If I were the owner, I would evaluate these things and make immediate changes or they like the others will not be there very long. On a bright note, the service was excellent, the place was very clean and I very much appreciated the biblical sentiment on my cup so did my girls read more

Wonderful and more than just great coffee. Super friendly staff. Great atmosphere and can't wait ti try the vegan options on the menu

I went to The Gathering Cafe for the first time today and I was certainly not disappointed! I ordered the Late Breakfast toast and a cinnamon roll and they were both so delicious! Amazing food and service, plus the people working there are all so kind. Definitely will be back!! read more

We absolutely love this place! Amazing atmosphere and great food! Everyone needs to visit this little local gem, you won't be disappointed.

Expect to feel uplifted the second you walk in this place. The decore is beautiful and bright with inspiring quotes and plants placed tastefully around. The coffee and pastries were carefully and thoughtfully made, I definitely enjoyed everything I got. Be sure to try their cinnamon rolls with orange peel frosting, they're dangerously delicious! The staff is really friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food and drinks! read more

Great location, Friendly, FRESH, and fast service. The cinnamon rolls and sticky buns are to die for! The quiche is the best I've ever had in the 47 years of my life! I've been there twice have tried different things each time and they were both phenomenal! I can't wait until we get over all of this COVID-19 stuff and I can bring my children down to experience ( we have all wanted to see what was in the cute circle building) this wonderful treat and these great people! read more

This place is amazing! The turkey club was fantastic. Really fresh ingredients, thick slices of tomatoes, overall good size for the price. The staff was friendly and very helpful in recommending what I should get. I will definitely be returning. read more