Some places just hit you right in the heart, and today The Mason Jar did exactly that…read more The first time I ate here was about 12 years ago. It quickly became my mom's favorite restaurant after she moved to the area, and whenever I came to visit, she couldn't wait to bring me here. I still remember how good the fried chicken was back then. My mom passed away 8 years ago, and I hadn't been back since... until today. Friends of ours moved from Ohio to Florida and live not too far from The Mason Jar. They kept talking about this amazing comfort-food spot they couldn't wait to take us to. As you've probably guessed by now -- it was The Mason Jar. The moment it clicked, I had a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Everything felt just like I remembered: great food, friendly staff, and that warm, welcoming atmosphere. The only thing missing was my mom. In her honor, I ordered the fried chicken again. It came with three sides, and I chose coleslaw, fried okra, and mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious -- comforting, flavorful, and exactly how I remembered it. If you're looking for a place that's more than just a meal, somewhere that helps create memories, this is that kind of place. Thank you, Mason Jar, for the memory. It meant more than you know.

This is a rather clean uncomplicated diner. The service was quick, the food was warm filling and…read moretasty. Nothing hugely remarkable, the same decor I'm assuming they've had forever, but the roast beef was very good. The sides were gigantic. No complaints and well worth the stop if you're in the area.

We had the most amazing server, Bailey! He is what EVERY waiter should be. We were a party of four…read moreand we each ordered something different. Every one of us was very happy with what we ordered. You can't go wrong!! My only criticism is that two of us ordered a glass of Cabernet and while the pour was generous the wine was subpar. They could definitely "up" their wine selection. We would GLADLY pay more for a better quality

We Enjoyed the bbq and ambiance. The food was good and the staff made us feel welcome. We will be…read moreback.

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.

Nice building/ restaurant near the tracks and the Dora lighthouse…read more Upstairs sports bar type environment. Has a short menu of burgers and fries type foods. I grabbed a warm pretzel with cheese dip which was good. What's nice is that the downstairs and out door is mainly set up for children to play games large artificial turf area and a foose ball table.

The food tasted fresh. The country steak was very good. Not sure if the batter or their white gravy…read moregave it a wow effect. I then had the lemon cheese cake with coffee. The cheese cake was light and delicious. You can tell the crust is home made. Nice hidden gem off a country road.

Such a cute place with a hometown family feel. Lots of seating, although no booths. Service was…read moregood from start to finish, hostess sat us right away on a busy Saturday morning. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. The menu has a good amount of options. Opted for the sausage biscuit and gravy along with a cinnamon roll pancake. The gravy could've used a bit more sausage flavor, in my opinion. The pancake however was fantastic!! Anyone that likes pancakes must try.

Excellent delicious food and very kind fast but accurate service plus is a great ambience to grab a…read morequick lunch or tasty breakfast

This was a great place to have breakfast! So glad we came…read more We met the owner who is from Dayton Ohio. Now he owns 2 sunrise grill places. The place is decorated with famous sports pictures. From baseball to basketball, and boxing to racing. Aside from that the waiters are welcoming and friendly. The menu was plentiful. Lots to choose from. Trust me you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend stopping here for either breakfast or lunch. Great job guys and gals!

We've found another great breakfast spot and it was worth the drive to Mount Dora. I heard about…read morethis 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.

Perspective: I recently paid $14 for Avocado Toast. That's toast with some avocado and EVOO on…read moreit. 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.

Incredible service with a nice menu…read more Small establishment with incredible food. Make a reservation as the place is small and fills quickly

We came in from out of town and met some friends here. Wow, what a great experience. We really…read moreenjoyed the great beer and the amazing choice of food. All of this in an environment that is welcoming to families, open and friendly. I had brisket, while my friends had pizza. This along with the great beer options made this a great place to visit friends and make memories. I will be visiting next time I come in town.

A gas station converted to a fun outdoor dining hotspot serving up scratch-made meals with friendly…read moreservice and a chipper staff doling out platefuls of classic Southern faves with a twist. The Southern burger was great, but I tossed off the raw onions as I absolutely hate them, and added the lovely pickled onions from my wife's salad, which gave the perfect amount of flavor and color. Don't you agree? Give me a LIKE if you do !!! The crepe was next level. Delicate crepe, very soft ripe bananas, sauce was not disgustingly sugary, and the vanilla ice cream was smooth and soft, not icy and sweet. Dunno what brand they use, or if they churn the cream fresh in-house, but it made my day.

Driving back to Georgia after a visit to the mouse and wanting to limit our exposure to the I-4…read moretraffic, we drove through the charming town of Mount Dora. There are lots of delightful restaurants there (according to yelpers) but many were located downtown and parking was hard to find so we decided to go to Fifth Avenue Streatery since we had driven by and there was lots of parking. All of which the tables are outside on a charming patio with lots of interesting decor. It was 11:30 so the day was pleasant and sitting outside was fine. Not sure how I would feel about that in August. Our waitress was Haley (guessing at the spelling) and she was bubbly and very attentive. The menu wasn't overwhelming and I always think that's a good sign that most of the food is being prepared fresh and not pulled from a freezer. My mom ordered the fish sandwich with tomato and cucumber salad. After ordering the Italian Haley said they were out of beef until the owner arrived so I went for the day's special which was a seafood basket: two pieces of fried fish, four huge shrimp and clam strips. Clam strips are not my favorite but these were very crisp and tasty. It was served with fries and cold slaw. We both agreed the food was very good. I asked for some cocktail sauce and after a few minutes she came back with saying she had to make some. It was fantastic, very horseradish forward which I loved. I am glad we couldn't locate our first two choices since we got to eat at this funky little place and have the best server in all of Mt. Dora.