The Highland St Cafe

Serendipity Brews is easily one of my favorite spots in Mount Dora. Great beer, seriously good…read morefood, and some of the best service around. The staff always makes you feel welcome and the whole place just has a great vibe. It's the kind of spot where you stop in for a beer and end up hanging out way longer than you planned. Good people, good food, cold beer and just vibing in Mount Dora. What more do you need?

This place is exactly what the definition of the name is! Locally owned and operated and one of the…read morefew you'll actually see the owners working in on a regular basis. Come for the coffee, beer or food. Stay for the vibe and real people. Come back for all of the above!

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Allyson A Bake Shop

4.6(120 reviews)

The shop is cute and clean, something you could imagine on a movie as what a local "coffee shop"…read morewould be. The customer service is fantastic as are the prices- very reasonable.

Cute lil bakery with some tasty espresso in the cute town of Mt. Dora. Fun creative pastries and…read morebake goods to go with the wile modern farm vibe. The gentleman that helped us was very informative and helpful with what to try. Some things I really enjoyed, some I did not- but those are my taste buds. Prices are great to try a little bit of everything. Café con leche -Espresso- very good! Blackberry lemon something scone- I really enjoyed Truffle- did not enjoy, got better as I chewed but wouldn't get again. Key lime cookie- ok Snickerdoodle- ok

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Foxtail Coffee

4.0(36 reviews)

It's nice to have a cafe open until later on in the day! The atmosphere is great for hanging out or…read morefor studying, there is a decent amount of seating which is needed for the are. I decided to try the lemon mint iced tea, and it came out in a timely manner. The tea was not very strong in flavor, and though it was sweetened I couldn't tell the difference. I do enjoy teas though so I will probably try their other options on future visits

We love us some Foxtail Coffee and this was our first stop while in town awaiting a concert at the…read moreMusic Hall. Upon entry and approaching the service counter we were not greeted. After checking out the menu the server eventually asked us what we wanted. The wife chose a tea concoction from a stand alone menu they had propped up on the counter, as if to advertise special or seasonal configurations. She was told they did not have one of the two tea blends (then take it off the menu!). She ended up ordering a different offering from the main menu and I ordered a large latte. The food/pastry window was weak, so we did not order anything from there. Maybe they got wiped out before we arrived around 2pm, but I kind of doubt it. We took a seat in the dining area and when our drinks were brought over I was a little disappointed in the size of my "large" coffee, as in most places it would have been deemed a medium. Oh well, it was tasty I'll give him that. Overall we agreed we won't return here, as we saw during our tourist walk a couple of other coffee shop options. Yep, it could've been better.

Grab and go~

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Baristas at work~

Village Coffee Pot of Mount Dora

3.9(92 reviews)

0.6 mi

We decided to get desert after dinner. We came to Village Coffee Pot of Mount Dora. The service was…read moregood. The servers allowed us to have samples. There was plenty of flavors and candy to choose from. I ended up getting a cone of the Red Raspberry Cheesecake. The Red Raspberry Cheesecake was amazing. I barely talked after tasting that ice cream. I definitely will be back for more!

Headed in here for dessert after eating at another establishment nearby. There was a short line and…read moreit moved relatively quickly. We ordered three small cups of ice cream / gelato. When it came time to pay their card machine kept saying my card was declined or wouldn't process, but when I called the bank they said all was fine with my card and that they didn't even show it trying to hit the bank, so that was weird. Luckily, I had cash on me and paid with that instead. It's a very small location with only a couple tables inside, but they do have a few outside as well (note that the outside ones are not covered). The ice cream was really good and I loved the chocolate gelato I got. Overall: A Great ice cream, cute decor. Maybe bring cash in case their card reader is wonky.

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Nothing like a classic Cup of Joe!

The Deli Llama

4.6(103 reviews)

First meal in Mount Dora and it did not disappoint. So many things sounded good but I landed on the…read moreA's Turkey sandwich with the Cuban sauce in place of the siracha mayo. My husband got the Cuban and we shared. The bread was perfection! Both were super fresh and so delicious. Service was great with recommendations and quick prep. It's a little out of the way but if you follow the signs into the back of the Mount Dora Marketplace, you'll find it. Small seating areas inside and outside. Great house made teas as well. Would definitely go back to try something else.

Came for a sandwich and coffee, stayed because apparently I've found the meaning of life. ALL OF…read moreTHE SANDWICHES are ridiculously good, the coffees are perfect, and now I'm questioning every meal I've ever had before this. 10/10. Will be feed my future generations these sandwiches, my children will know the taste of their delicious coffee before kindergarten.

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Espresso Mousse

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Cafe Gianni

4.2(236 reviews)

0.7 mi

This is hands down the best Italian restaurant in the area, might I even say.. region ! Perfect…read moresize proportions and they teleport you to the Amalfi Coast. Excellent

We had family night at downtown Mount Dora. We decided on Italian. Cafe Gianni was our spot. The…read moreinside was nice and intimate. We were able to sit as a party of 5. I ended up ordering the Vitella Marsala with Cabernet Sauvignon wine. It didn't take long to get my entree. The Vitella Marsala was really good. Before I knew it, the food was gone. The service was good. The server was very helpful with the menu. It was a great experience. We definitely will be back again.

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Tasty lemonade - Coke products, Pellegrino also available.

Le Petit Sweet

4.7(65 reviews)

0.6 mi

Walking back to our car from a very disappointing meal, we walked past this cute spot. We were…read moreheading to my in laws house, so I thought how perfect it would be to bring an assortment of mini desserts. I bought raspberry cheesecake minis, pecan cheesecake minis, miniature sprinkle cupcakes, and mini tiramisu. They also have macaroons and other mini desserts. Cute shop though very small and setup for takeout only. I would recommend trying them!

Le Petit is the best, look no further! We recently ordered our 3 tiered wedding cake from them…read more(each tier was a different flavor), the cake and fillings was amazing and the best I've ever had. I truly wished I lived in Mount Dora as I would use them for all my events. We had Strawberry Champagne, Chocolate Praline, and Coconut Caramel...everything was so delicious. I am also happy that they offer a deal to purchase a cake from them on your one year anniversary, it gave us the opportunity to offer all flavors to guest and we in turn will get a freshly made cake. We are looking forward to coming back to this amazing baker. Le Petit was very accommodating to us for our tasting since we were a destination wedding and our time during wedding things were limited to our visits made to the area, the tasting went so smoothly and they truly made it hard to narrow down to only 3 flavors since all of them tasted great. Thank you Le Petit for the cake of our dreams.

Strawberry Chocolate Macaron

Salted caramel ice cream macaron

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One Thirteen Coffeehouse

4.9(13 reviews)

5.0 mi

Open early-ish at 7am, this turned out to be an ideal stop for my first coffee of the day and a…read morewelcome way to avoid the Green Siren people and the other big chains. There is something satisfying about starting the morning in a place that feels local and intentional rather than corporate, and this shop fit that mood perfectly. The barista was still finishing the morning setup when I arrived, but once everything was in place she made a fantastic cortado for me. Strong, balanced, and served with care, it was exactly the kind of drink that settles you into the day. I ended up spending about two hours here, enjoying the coffee and their reliable wifi while easing into my morning before heading out to explore downtown Eustis. The shop itself is clean and comfortable, with enough warmth in the atmosphere to make it easy to linger. I did not understand the decision to keep the front door propped open, especially with the cold air and the steady hum of road noise drifting in, but every shop has its quirks. To each their own. Even with that oddity, it was a pleasant and productive stop, and a good way to begin the day in Eustis. [Review 1621 of 2025 - 2198 in Florida - 25169 overall]

Good tasty cup of coffee inn a cute little downtown area. Has sandwiches and pastries on the menu…read more Great old southern architectural charm. New business I believe this year. Owners were friendly and warm.

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One Thirteen Coffeehouse, Eustis

Peach Valley Café

4.2(101 reviews)

2.0 mi

This restaurant was A+.. the service and all the people they worked there were so nice. Our server…read moreKeara was very good, bubbly fun attitude. The inside area was very clean and beautifully decorated it had great ambiance and the food was so delicious.. I had the egg and cheese omelette that was excellent, with fruit dish and English muffin, also a Carmel iced coffee which I loved.. definitely want to go back to this place, you ought to check it out too!! You won't be sorry

Loved this place all around! Delicious food, good prices, and dog friendly (outside). The peach…read morevalley skillet was my favorite! Great sausage & biscuit gravy... good consistency. They have both heaters and fans outside so it's comfortable with any weather. The staff was overall friendly. We went two different mornings as we were traveling and had a night and day experience with our waitresses. Jessica M is AMAZING and a ball of sunshine. She is very kind and attentive. The other waitress did not seem like she even wanted to be there with very little communication... however, don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch. Their homemade onion and peach pepper sauce is SOO GOOD, and not spicy at all! Definitely bought some for home. Goes great with the breakfast potatoes. Highly recommend this quaint restaurant!

Main lobby

Chicken and Waffles with blueberry butter and cajun syrup Peach valley skillet

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Protein Avocado Toast with Eggs and a fruit bowl

The Yardery

4.1(69 reviews)

Nice job Yardery, and Brandon made it top-notch! He is personable, genuinely cared about our…read moreexperience, and gave great recommendations. The food was fantastic, and you can't beat the value on their Yardery draft beer. Lots of outdoor games, relaxed seating areas for the family and a second upstairs bar with a view and a breeze for the adults. -ask for Brandon

The service was very slow, orders missed and served a few at a time. More in depth training is…read moreneeded. To top off the night we waited a very long time for the check. Food was actually not bad.

Buffalo chicken flat

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Outside area. The s'mores cookies were soooo good.

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Jonah B.

6 years ago

My uncle and I happened upon this spot one day and we could not be more thankful. It is by far one of the best diners we have ever visited. Food is fresh no matter when you go or how busy it is. Everything we have had is wonderful but highly recommend eggs Benedict or anything with their homemade fries. Friendly patrons, great service, wonderful experience. read more

Matthew O.

9 years ago

Great breakfast! Loved the egg sandwhich but enviously watched my companion wolf down some awesome looking pancakes! This place is a breakfast staple in Mount Dora! Was there on a trip to Renningers and wish it was closer to The Villages. I'd be there everyday! read more

Jan M.

102

3 years ago

highland st. cafe cage is closed and no longer there. whiskey kitchen is the new restaurant at this location. read more

Deborah M.

7 years ago

What an Amazing lady that runs this restaurant.. The food is great and her smile is Amazing.

Pam D.

1 year ago

Just left there at 1:20 - it was closed. The sign outside says 7-2:00. Call before going.

David W.

581

3 years ago

Awesome but arrive at 8 if you want a table for breakfast. Delicious and lots of food.

Kellie J.

7 years ago

It was ok. Food was fast. One of the waitresses was kind of short with us in general.

Scott B.

9 years ago

Awesome diner great omelet's eat here often. You wont be disappointed!

al k.

10 years ago

I love this place. Food is excellent and so is the service!

James H.

6 years ago

Probably the best Eggs Benedict I have ever tasted.

The Highland St Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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