These folks are absolutely amazing. Super nice - wonderful service - meticulously clean - the best…read morequality and the value far surpasses anyplace else we have visited within 50 miles. We drive 20+ minutes to go there when there is a place 3 minutes away. I always get the rum raisin ice cream. Brings back memories of living in Germany and by far the best rum raisin ice cream wd have had in the US. We try to visit once a week or biweekly - we need to do all we can to support places like Larue's to keep them in our community. These mom and pop places are what makes this area so desireable.

Food is good. The service is great with a very relaxed atmosphere and a very nice view of the…read morewater. I loved that our fur babies are allowed and they even have water bowls for them.

Our party didn't fully arrive until close to closing time. As a result, they were out of the main…read moreentrees I wanted. Settled for meatloaf which was just OK. However, they were very friendly considering our late arrival and I don't blame them for being out of the good stuff at closing time. Ordered a cherry pie the next day. It wasn't cheap but it was really good.

Comfort food and Hospitality are the main dish served here. We stopped in for a late lunch…read moreThursday. My Wife got the classic Roast beef dinner and I got a Hot Turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes. 16 and 13respectively. Now here at the Front porch there will be a wait due they make everything from scratch. And the place was still busy at 1:30 pm.. Both were delicious and well worth the wait. We even shared a slice of Apple pie with Caramel and Walnuts.. 6.95 also excellent..fresh baked daily as well as many others they are known for..great service, casual dining. Friendly and informative staff. We will be coming back for Breakfast soon. D

first off, the food is fantastic. my favorite is the tomato pie paired with tomato basil soup…read more That combination alone keeps me coming back. Their teas are tasty, some are more to my taste than others. our favorite is the apricot. Each person gets a delicate china teacup and a ceramic pot full of tea, making drinking it a unique experience in this day of ceramic mugs or paper cups. Next, the atmosphere is cozy. Individual, unique tables paired with different chairs, so a guest wanting a hard chair can have one while another might like a more cushioned chair. Antique collars and purses hang from the ceiling. China teapots and cups decorate the shelves along the walls. Lace curtains hang in the windows. no canned music. Do you need a unique gift? There are various tissue holders - some shaped like birdhouses, others like a teapot for sale. or cushions, or soaps. As you wait for your food, wandering around or just looking around is a feast for the eyes. Hat racks full of hats and costumes adorn nooks and are for wearing to the afternoon teas. We have not done that yet, still enjoying the lunch visits. I would recommend making a reservation though. the tea room is not spacious, and we have seen walk ins turned away for lack of room. but for us, the highlight is the interaction with the owner. NOT for the snooty or stuffy customer. If you get offended when the owner jokes with you as he takes your order, PLEASE don't come here. Your attitude embarrasses us all. His demeanor is like that gruff old man who accepts that he has to repeat the specials, but who can't resist chiding you about it. All the staff is wonderful, but he stands out with his banter. For a lunch, or just tea and a scone, definitely try Sweeties.

Visited here with my hubby on a sunday for brunch. I wasnt aware we had a local Tea House and now…read moreIm so bappy i inow it exists. While we didn't do a tea party, we did have delicious breakfast.he had a breakfast sandwich and I had their strawberry stuffed french toast. It was so good it didn't need syrup. I will definitely be back for a tea!

Yum! This great little Ice cream place is perfect!…read moreLocate in the Historic District of Dunnellon, It is just what our little town needs. We asked for mix in ice cream blizzards, and got exactly what we were looking for, with a smile to go with it. They are within walking distance of our home, and they will be a frequent destination for us from now on. They are open just late enough too.

Enjoyed all desserts at a Family Dinner, tasted sooooo good. Kisses to the cater!!!!! My favorite…read morewas all of them especially the strawberry shortcake.

Avoiding the known "hot spots" on a Sunday morning, we decided to try what turned out to be a…read morequintessential diner in the heart of Dunnellon: The Purple Sage Cafe. We were welcomed as we walked in the door and able to choose from a variety of tables/booths. They stop serving pancakes and waffles at 11 am, but all other breakfast items are available until 2 pm. The selection was exactly what you would expect from a diner: a few standard breakfast dishes, biscuits and gravy, a few omelette choices and you could build your own omelette. The food was good, the service was excellent and the prices were not over the top. We will most likely be back!

We were here in a weekday. We really enjoyed our meal. Two couples for breakfast, we all had…read moresomething different (it was months ago and I don't recall specifically), and we all came away impressed. The owner is very kind and her "story" is unusual and inspiring. We'll be back. By the way, the iced tea was very good. I'm holding back one star. I wish I could give 4-1/2 stars.

They know me as the Pin Lady, and are super friendly here…read more I love the design of the building, the dual deive thrus are efficient for getting thru lines of cars. My favorite are the Frozen drinks and the Milan Mint coffee and the Blue Ocean wave. I love this coffee shop, and Im here at least weeklu

Just stopped in at 5:30 after running around town and ordered a strawberry dragon fruit refresher…read more The service was quick. The staff is super nice and the refresher is amazing! There are two window options to pull up on each side of the building, which was extremely convenient. Can't wait to come back and try the coffee! Definitely recommend.

So this place does not close at 10pm...they start cleaning at 9pm and don't let anyone in the store…read morewhile they do this. Instead they instruct you to go to the drive through. Then...they don't have half of anything to serve you. Very frustrating. Just go to Sonic next door and don't bother with this place. They don't make it easy to give them business. Ok

First visit and had a great introduction of their menu from owners Charmaine and Chris! There is…read moredefinitely something for everyone! It's a small little gem in the historic Dunnellon area. I only wish I got the drink BEFORE I decided to go exploring in the area as it gave a great pick me up! I decided on Sangria after trying the sample of Skittlez tea! It's very refreshing and gave me the little pep in my step I needed to finish my exploring! I'm looking forward to my next visit to try something new....iced coffee??? Shake?? The hours are early morning to mid afternoon so plan accordingly!

Nice stop after paddle boarding Rainbow Springs but I honestly did not enjoy the flavors of…read moresmoothie my husband I got. I tried the pina colada type smoothie called Waikiki and my husband had strawberry cheesecake with some lime in it. Both tasted very unnaturally flavored and were very thick. Mine reminded me of eating oatmeal, I almost had to chew it. I'm sure they were healthy though. Seem like very nice people who work there and some good looking pastries. Smoothies weren't for us though.