We've found another great breakfast spot and it was worth the drive to Mount Dora. I heard about this place on the radio and decided to give it a try. They have all the breakfast items you can imagine and a whole bunch of lunch and dinner options as well. Their menu continues to expand. We, of course, went for breakfast and had our choice of eggs and bacon and grits and pancakes ... but what stood out for me was the biscuits and gravy and the SOS. If you don't know what SOS stands for, look it up... it's a great breakfast item. The SOS is not the same as the biscuits and sausage gravy because that is sausage gravy, the SOS has chipped beef in gravy and usually will come on toast, but I prefer it with the biscuits. I asked for my eggs over easy and they were just right. The side of grits comes in a small bowl which is a good portion for one person and the pancakes were humongous - a very good size for two pancakes and golden brown... I ended up sharing with my wife. We were very happy with the service that they gave us and one of the managers came around to see if everything was good or if we needed anything and we really appreciated that. This is a very down to earth place where it feels like home. It's a great place to bring the family, and we did see a lot of people with their kids, but, we also saw couples like myself and my wife sharing some good coffee or sweet tea and loving life. We are definitely coming back because I wanna try the teriyaki chicken plates and I'm very interested in the shrimp and scallops. read more

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Perspective: I recently paid $14 for Avocado Toast. That's toast with some avocado and EVOO on it. For almost $4 LESS, I got the Breakfast Combo pictured here (not including the OJ). Like I said...perspective. Those in the know in Mt. Dora have been to Dora Cafe, a charming old-school cafe serving as much friendly service as yummy good. Mad respect for the sweet staff onsite, quick to smile and welcome you in while you wait just a few minutes to be served tasty food. Simple, good food - that's what's up here. Also, a very interesting variety of plates - simple breakfast combos, teriyaki, Cuban sandwiches, Shepard's Pie, gyros, and chicken livers! What?! Swear to God! Open from 6a-2p every day. Definitely get in on the breakfast combo - yummy hash browns and they even have sausage links AND patties! C'mon...now you're just showing off. I will absolutely be back...and I'm genuinely looking forward to it. read more

Dora Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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You can easily pass by this local spot and dismiss it as another American diner. When you walk in, there's the first surprise that it's not just American food - it's hibachi, French, German, and way more! Next surprise is that the food is amazing, at a great price. I ordered the spinach feta quiche, tried the teriyaki noodles and loved both. Our server was extremely helpful and friendly, she made our experience great as well. read more

Dora Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Breakfast - Lunch Gem We stopped by Dora Cafe for the first time today and felt right at home. We enjoyed a tasty breakfast at the counter with sweet, friendly service from Amber and Brenda. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious, and you could tell this is a well-loved local spot. The lunch menu looked mighty good too--we'll surely be back. A true small-town gem. read more

Carla and her Team at Dora Cafe are fantastic! When we walked in we were pleasantly greeted! Katie our server was so attentive! The food; Greek omelet was stuffed with fresh spinach, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese! So fresh and yummy. Cherry on the top was our iced tea to go read more

Perfect little hometown diner! Prices were so low and the food was TASTY!!! Our server, Brenda was sweet and prompt! I got the breakfast sammy on English muffin with hash browns. Hubby got a MASSIVE breakfast platter with perfectly cooked over medium eggs, home fries (the tastiest I've had in a long time, a grilled biscuit AND two huge pancakes!! This will be our spot every time we come to town! read more

Good solid breakfast place with a huge variety of foods to suit the pickiest eaters. Family owned and super friendly.

The food is fabulous! I have been there several times and each time the food was perfect! The service is great and the servers are always pleasant and happy! The portions are always generous and you will always leave full! If you have not been there you are missing a true gem! read more

Delicious food, small family environment and the service is with a smile! Can't get better than that!

Really old cafe looks kind of dirty. In desperate need of a face lift. Bathroom was gross. Older waitress who was slow. The food was basic breakfast and tasted fine. We had scrambled eggs, bacon and a pancake. read more

Was in the area for work and decided to grab some breakfast/ brunch. With a quick Yelp search showed a ton of options. With Dora cafe being only one I saw with all 5 stars! With breakfast places being a dime a dozen this one actually had plenty of parking. Being a busy Saturday morning the sitting area is actually pretty big allowing for easy seating. Menu was big and had lots of selection almost went with a sandwich, or pasta option. but stuck with the breakfast option. Ordered the smoked sausage and 3 eggs over easy with hash browns extra crispy. All the above came out amazing. Coffee was also good. Kinda a make it or break it for me. read more

Dora Cafe - 2 eggs with smoked sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

My fiancé goes here all the time for breakfast while he's working and finally took me on Sunday. We found 2 seats quickly at the counter when we arrived and we're greeted promptly by our server. We both ordered the bacon breakfast burrito with added onion and tomato with breakfast potatoes. OMG it was delicious. The eggs in the burrito we're scrambled perfectly and when the salsa it comes with was added it was so good! They're coffee wasn't half bad either. It's an awesome local spot for a quick, casual Breakfast. Also, a little known fact is they have HIBACHI. The owner himself makes it and I have heard wonderful things. I'll be sure to check that out next visit! read more

Dora Cafe - a burrito, potatoes, and a side of ketchup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Small town vibe located just outside downtown Mount Dora. Lots of locals who seem to to one another by name. All the staple breakfast diner items but the food was unexpectedly delicious and fresh. I had the bacon and cheddar quiche and it came with a salad and fresh ripe fruit. Nothing spectacular about the salad but it was a nice touch to the plate and made me feel like I was eating somewhat healthy. I tried a bite of my boyfriends hash browns (so good) and food came out fast. Our waitress who had a full house of people to tend to, gave exceptional service and she was very friendly. Definitely will be back! read more

Dora Cafe - Bacon and cheddar quiche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Apparently this is a local favorite. I understand why while it's not the most attractive place, the food, prices, and atmosphere make up for it. And the chef totally understands what extra crispy bacon and country potatoes means! read more

Dora Cafe - Breakfast menu. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

This was a very hole in the wall kind of place. Which I love. This one did not disappoint. When it came to foods, my partner and I ordered fairly basic things. For me, Egg & Cheese on a bagel. Adding lettuce, tomato's and pickles. While Renee had a veggie omelette with a side of cheese grits. Everything came out quickly and tasted good. Simple flavors, but who says simple isn't good. Only thing I would criticize, the bagel wasn't toasted. Negating the mismatch taste issue of something cold & hot, they asked if I wanted the bagel toasted. Speaking about the service, they were kind of dismissive. We had one server at the beginning, then another one took over. Completely understandable if the first one was off shift, but they were just seeing other tables. As the meal progressed, we were not asked for a refill of our drinks once. At first thinking, maybe that is consistent. Nope! When I finally did get someone, which took some effort, they dispassionately brought my water. I should also note, no one was wearing a mask. No sign out front nor staff. While this is a conservative area and I hope I'm wrong, but as soon as I started holding my partner's hands from across the table, service changed. I'm not sure I would come back. But, who knows what the future will be. read more

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Best brunch in the greater Mount Dora - Eustis - Umatilla quadrangle by far. Extremely cheap, great portion sizes, and even early bird specials. Seating is limited because it's a diner. Service from every staff member was great. Directly across from it is a donut shop in case you want to bring home something else, too. Double check the location using your GPS. Right now Yelp has it located in Downtown Mount Dora when that's not the case. read more

Loved this place. I'm surprised we haven't stumbled on it before as we live in the area. Server was very nice, open and airy feel with the windows all around. Food was great. It felt like 'Cheers' where everyone knows your name. We'll be back! read more

Dora Cafe - the outside of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Food is always fresh and hot. The service is fast and friendly. The place is always clean. Great place to meet-up for breakfast or lunch.

Good local food. Atmosphere is not too great - could use an update- but fair pricing, prompt service, and nice people make it easy to recommend. read more

Great food. They're open‼ make sure they are open before arriving. Very home town diner feel.

Good food and good service. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs. Price was fair and the AC works well!

Busy place lots of choices and specials ! Little place but quick in and out with no complaints

I've lived here 6 mths now and finally made my way to this busy cafe for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The place was packed and had two open tables which we slid into one near the entrance. Our server Sheila was friendly and greeted us as soon as she saw us and took our drink order right away. After looking over the menu, I went with the Southern Style special for $6.25 which I is crazy reasonable! It's two eggs, half order of biscuits and gravy with your choice of starch. Hubs ordered the Sunrise Special for $8.95... a lot of food if you're hungry! So to explain my rating of a solid 4 stars... the biscuits and gravy aren't homemade and tasted average imo. Not awful by any means, but not very "sausage-y". Biscuits were perfect circle... from a cylinder. Hubs said his food was good ... what you'd expect. I will say however, both of our eggs were cooked perfectly to order. Nice job to the cook. Overall, our visit was friendly due to our good server. The bathrooms are less than desirable. Small one seater that needs a freshened up and better attention during busy hours. So I guess you can decide for yourself if it's worth a stop. Photos of our meals are attached. read more

Dora Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

This is a simple diner/cafe. Food and service good. The menu had an excellent number of options for both breakfast and lunch.

Nice cozy no frills country kitchen café. Food is good. Services is friendly very old-fashioned rustic place from the 50s hasn't changed much since. read more

Well, as you can guess, I'm a big fan of local restaurants that deliver good food at fair prices with good service. This restaurant fits the bill! A small diner that serves ample portions. Very nice staff! We will definitely go back when in the area. And, I agree with what someone else wrote ... don't judge from the outside. Go in, eat and enjoy! read more

Dora Cafe - Eggs, bacon and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Enjoyed the breakfast. Great service at the Dora Cafe. The place was very clean. Plan to come again

I have been going here for years!! I live in Volusia County and every chance I get I head here. I have eaten here hundreds of times and ONLY had the teriyaki. I just can't get away from it. It is the best thing on the menu! Employees are always friendly and efficient. Be sure to use the white sauce on the teriyaki. Don't be surprised - this is a regular old timey diner, don't expect a lot from the decor but the food makes up for all! read more

Mom and pop cafe. Good rib sticking food. Today I had meatloaf with real mashed potatoes all covered by brown gravy. The other side was green beans cooked with bacon the way your grandma made it. Not fancy but the locals were in attendance. read more

My hubby's favorite. Meatloaf n mashed potatoes, goulash, beef n rice...the staples of a man's stomach. Salad is extra as anything else to complete a lunch meal. My choice is their breakfast! Biscuits n gravy are okay but their breakfast burrito is great! Eggs, toast and potatoes are a standard but fill the void. Coffee isn't anything to write home about but it gets the blood flowing. When you're done, go next door to King Donuts. A perfect breakfast dessert. read more

Found this little gem on our way into town...Outstanding from start to finish! Best home fries & pancakes EVER!! We definitely recommend the Sunrise Special! Prices are very reasonable and the service was great & very friendly! read more

Needed another "diner food fix". Dora's cafe was the place to go. No fuss, gracious, friendly service. Breakfast was tasty and filling. Coffee was flowing so everything was good. Ambiance is very casual. White board friendly. The place to go. read more

Nothing better than a "local" find and Dora Cafe fills the bill. Breakfast was great, delivered quickly,and reasonably priced. Nothing fancy, just good food and excellent sevice read more

I gave a five-star review not so much for the food, which is good, but more for the overall package. Little diner with throwback diner furniture, diner stools and counter, down to earth service and great owners. The menu is eclectic to say the least, but it is all good food. The owners are from Vietnam and they work their butts off to make you happy. (hence the eclectic menu) They also have furiously loyal clientele. read more

Good hometown breakfast. It's old but clean enough. Extensive menu on the chalkboard above the counter. A lot of regulars. It's right across from the brand new fire station so if you need to call 911 they will be there in a second. Lol. Good breakfast place. Very reasonably priced. read more

Fantastic food and service. The prices were very reasonable which was unusual for Mount Dora. Small restaurant and parking lot but adequate to handle the business which was constany but never made you feel rushed. I will return again and again. I had the farmer's plate and my wife had the two egg combo. Hash browns and home fries both excellent as was the sausage and bacon and eggs - scrambled and over easy! Their coffee had a unique delicious flavor that was much better than most restaurants. read more

Hits all key points! Great service, better breakfast! We love this place every time we go.

Great foot and great service! Come hungry as the portions are large! You will not be disappointed!!!

We had breakfast here in a group of eight people. Our breakfasts start at 9:00 on Sundays before restaurants get really busy, but the Dora Cafe was jumping when we got there, had a lull, and was busy again by the time our group left. They found room for us pretty quickly. The food was excellent and our server handled our separate checks with aplomb. I had the veggie omelette, which was great. The biscuit was also very good and the home fries were perfect, browned a bit on the outside and tender inside. Everyone else seemed to be happy with their orders also. We will definitely add the Dora cafe to the rotation of breakfast cafes our group meets at. read more

My mom and dad visit here often when they are in town. My husband and I decided to give it a try since it's so close to the house and my parents rav so much about it. I ordered the country fried steak with eggs, home fries and toast. This place has the best country fried steak that I've had in a long time. My husband enjoyed his meal which was biscuits and gravy. There was nothing left on his plate after his was done. The next time I come it will be for lunch to try their cheeseburger that my mom also raves about. read more