Holy moly. I've never had a better diner experience. We sat at the counter and I loved watching the…read moreinner workings of a true neighborhood diner in action. The home fries stayed crispy even under a layer of perfectly seasoned sausage gravy, which honestly felt like a culinary magic trick. The biscuits were fluffy and clearly freshly made. Even the toast somehow tasted decadent. Pancakes were delicious, the bacon was thick and crispy, and everything came out hot and fast. The staff checked on us often with that perfect balance of no-nonsense efficiency and friendly Southern hospitality. You can tell this place runs on routine, experience, and pride in the food. If you're anywhere near Starke, this is absolutely worth the stop.

Haven't been here in a while. The place hasn't changed but that what I love about it. It is true…read morehome cooking if that's what you are looking for. The staff is adorable and they treat you like family. We loved the atmosphere here and don't need to change a thing. The food had a good taste to it, but the granny's omelette wasn't scrambled. It was mainly white. The grits were too watery. The potatoes & toast were perfect. We liked the coffee as well. This is one of these hole in the walls that I wish never close! We will keep coming back!

Rebecca was our server and she was very attentive and was very nice and respectful and very helpfulread more

on Dec. 24, 2025 my husband and I wen to this location for breakfast only to walk out. The server…read morecame to take our order, after taking a table that came in after us. I asked about the special breakfast that came with a drink. She said they had no such item, when I (politely) said they used to maybe it was before her time could I have.......she walked off and said she would send another server, then proceeded to serve another table that came in after us. Whomever she told did not come to help us and after waiting some more, we left. We have eaten there several times and have never had such rudeness. We were not rude just asked a question. This was meant for manager not whole world. This is for the restaurant not yelp.

Such a fantastic restaurant, family, friendly, wonderful breakfast, and lunch options and very…read moreaffordable. Centrally easy to get to . Clara was a wonderful waitress, and we will definitely be back.

We came to Grannie's Restaurant in Crystal River as first-timers... and accidentally got adopted…read more First -- the food: legit comfort food. The kind that makes you immediately question every life decision that didn't involve ordering biscuits earlier. You don't eat here... you enter into a long-term relationship with blueberry butter. I'm fairly certain I would now spread it on drywall if given the opportunity. But the real star of the experience was our server, Tracy. Tracy did not "serve" us. Tracy managed us. She roasted us, corrected our menu decisions, judged our drink choices, and somehow kept our coffee cups filled the entire time. At one point I'm pretty sure she made eye contact from across the room and my water refilled out of pure fear and respect. We tried to act like mature adults ordering breakfast -- Tracy immediately saw through it.She kept us laughing the entire meal and somehow ran the table like a combination of a stand-up comedian, a kindergarten teacher, and a cruise director. I'm convinced:Grannie's doesn't run on electricity.It runs on biscuits, blueberry butter, and Tracy's personality. We showed up as customers and left feeling like we just got fed at a relative's house... except the relative is hilarious and will absolutely call you out for not finishing your pancakes. 5 stars for the food. 5 stars for the atmosphere. 10 stars for Tracy. If you go to Grannie's and Tracy is your server -- don't worry... she'll take very good care of you whether you deserve it or not. We will 100% be back. Probably partially because of the food... but mostly because Tracy would be disappointed if we didn't.

This has been a staple since I was a child. I love this restaurant from the breakfast menu and on…read more This place has one of the best Hamburgers you can get and I love the pork chops both fried and grilled. From the owners and their employees they are so wonderful very nice and home town people.

Our Road Trip 2026 got off to a great start when we stopped by Shirley's for breakfast! There were…read morea group of locals who meet here on Saturdays. Very nice group. I had the sausage and cheese omelet with the fried potatoes. Husband had the fried pork chops which were not on the menu but available if you ask. Both were yummy. Sausage gravy was good too. Service and atmosphere were Great. We'll be back.

Great food, excellent service. The staff is friendly amd food great....we once had a bad experience…read moreand they made it right, refunded the meal...which led us to coming back and boy we were excited, happy and enjoyed everything

A little gem found in Lincolnville with St. Augustine. Wow I had a breakfast burrito the size of a…read morefootball and filled with everything imaginable.

Loved Papy's! If…read moreyou're ever in the Ocala area, make the drive for Papy's. It's a great little joint with awesome food and friendly service!

We have passed the turn off for the little town of Anthony a dozen times, but never made the turn…read more This week coming back from thanksgiving we whipped in there of a late breakfast. It was very clean and we were able to be seated right away. Joannie had a breakfast sandwich with sausage patty's that had just the right amount of heat. I had the two egg breakfast with poached eggs, home fries with onions and peppers, the same yummy sausage patty's and a HUGE home made biscuit. The only thing they might need to work on is poaching eggs with softy yolks. Otherwise, we both cleaned our plates

The service was super fast. When we arrived it was a packed house but we were seated within 10…read moreminutes. The menu is your traditional American breakfast selections. Easy to find something you will like and enjoy. The food was tasty. Our server was very attentive. I'm glad Middleburg is developing, this is a great addition to the area.

Update 7/26/26...came for breakfast this morning and was appalled at the service or should I say…read morelack of. Checked in for a table for 3 and was told it would be about 25 minutes. People were coming out quickly but no one was ever taken in. 45 minutes later our table was called only to find the table hadn't been cleaned or set. Enter server, who had never seen a smile before apparently. We got drinks taken but needed time to decide. That was the last time we saw her until I asked another server to finally order. We did order but the food was not good at all; swimming in grease. Getting a drink refill was near impossible with yet another different server having to do that. After the meal a fourth person had to bring boxes and a to go bag. Our original server, who did nothing, finally brought the check. I understand weekends are busy, however, there was ZERO interest in us or our patronage. Couple it with the blessing out the cook was getting from a "manager" in the kitchen I'll be giving this place a hard pass for a while. It definitely did not live up to my previous experience. As for ambiance I can honestly say there was none. If you want alcohol for breakfast it might be the right spot because all the service happened at the bar.

Breakfast shrimp and grits at this chef owned restaurant was phenomenal! I'm "that girl" who…read moredouses her Cajun food with hot sauce, so it was on my table ready to go. BUT I didn't add a drop, the gravy was so incredibly flavorful that I didn't want to alter the taste. Since it was my first time in Ocala, I asked the waitress for her recommendation and she did not fail me. I don't know the next time I'll be back in Ocala, but I will be stopping here if I am! Ps...the chef stopped by my table. Food and service five star! Had to edit because I just ate the best pineapple upside down cake since my mommas!

SCRUMPTIOUS! We were driving home on 75 and went here for lunch. I got the Cajun Shrimp Stuffed…read morepotato! So good! The gravy was out of this world! So delicious! My husband got the smothered pork chops. Also delicious! The ride from 75 was not difficult and definitely worth it! Yummy!