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    Mary's Kountry Kitchen

    4.5 (243 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Biscuits and gravy
    Luishlyanne P.

    We found this spot on a whim and couldn't be happier!! It's hard to find a decent breakfast spot that isn't a franchise these days. The food and service was amazing and you felt like you were in a family members home for breakfast

    Sausage Biscuits and Gravy with over medium egg
    Chastina S.

    Such a cute place with a hometown family feel. Lots of seating, although no booths. Service was good 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.

    Hungry man omelette with potatoes and biscuit
    Winsor C.

    Have been a couple of times now for breakfast and it's becoming a new favorite! I had the Mcdad sandwich on gluten free bread and my husband had the pork ribeye which was super tender with eggs. Last time he had the hungry man omelette which was also great! Service is friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

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    Raelene V.

    On our home bound trip from WDW we decided to eschew the main highways and take a scenic route. DD yelped a place for lunch and we found Mary's Cafe in Tavares. A low slung cinder block building on the side of a country road it would have been easy to drive past but with 4.6 rating that wasn't happening! Inside it like you stepped back to an earlier time. There was a white board with their current specials honoring being in business for 18 years. Lots of tables in a few rooms. Clean and comfortable it just feels like place to get good old fashioned food. We were greeted warmly and promptly seated. Our server was very nice and answered all our questions. We started with cheese curds. They were a bit larger than the cheese curds I am used to, almost like mini cheese sticks but they were very tasty. They serve them with a nice tomato sauce. DD ordered the catfish fillets with corn nuggets and peaches. I ordered a grilled Rueben with spicy fries. DD really like the catfish. It was lightly breaded and very tender. Strangely the corn nuggets had a dusting of powdered sugar. They were good though. Her peaches were obviously canned but she loves that. My sandwich was good. The corn beef was not sliced like deli corned beef but in pieces that fell off the sandwich but it was excellent corn beef. I think my personal preference would be more sauerkraut but overall I'd say it was an above average Rueben.it was served with a huge portion of curly fries. All in all this was a great locally owned place to eat.

    Strawberry pie
    Kerri E.

    If you want home-style southern cooking this is the place to go. Thursday night is fried chicken special. I got a2-piece (you get to choose which pieces) and hush puppies and fried okra with a lemonade. It was very good, especially the chicken. Since it was pi day, and they are known for their pies, I had to get a piece for dessert. I got the strawberry which was good, but tried my friend's peanut butter pie and it was incredible. Our server was Monica and she was awesome. It's a great place and I will be back. They serve Pepsi products

    Blueberry Pie Ala mode
    Phil E.

    2nd experience at MKK Great place! Such amazing customer service Lots of choices and specials It was Pi Day (March 14), so we needed to have pie. There are so many choices... makes this decision tough. We will return again!

    Tim W.

    Chicken fajita omelet and home fries!!!!!!! Absolutely delish!!!!!!! Staff and servers are awesome!!!!!! So very close to the Wildlife Drive too....we will be back!!!!!

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    Ron F.

    Another local winner! Very much enjoyed lunch at this place. We opted for lunch instead of breakfast. Cute little place with locals everywhere. I had the hamburger steak with mashed potatoes, grilled onions and brown gravy. My wife had the anniversary special cheeseburger. Both were fantastic and cost about $20 for both. Service was prompt and everyone pitched in. Will be back and try breakfast. It is hard to see driving by as the signs are difficult to see but the multitude of cars out front gives it away.

    Cheeseburger so good !
    Denise V.

    We love this place . Always busy . Specials , good foos variety of desserts . Great waitstaff

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    Home style food and good service. Not a fancy place but it was clean. Pleasant service.

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    August 2025 - The Villages Miata MX-5 Club drove out to Mary's for breakfast. We had Great Service and Food. Try it, you'll like it.

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    Ate here twice in the same trip to Tavares: yummy breakfast, and delicious lunch. Don't skip dessert...it was amazingly fresh!

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    Friday fish day so good. We are here today for Sunday after church. Always good food.

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    Fast friendly service and delicious food! We have been for both breakfast and lunch and enjoyed both.

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    Great hometown restaurant. Good food and good service. We've been there several times and haven't been disappointed

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    Food is always good, service is always good would recommend had the haddock. Good desserts

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    The Reuben was delicious! Meat was tender. And the lemon pie... awesome! I highly recommend...

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