I wish we understood more before we ordered that you could have tried the flavors a mix. I don't…read moreknow if they made a mistake or not, but if that's the way, the strawberry always taste, I will never get it again. We were both very happy with our chocolate waffle cones when we came back the next day. The ice cream has a great consistency, the chocolate didn't have much flavor as opposed the strawberry I asked for (not sure it was because it was much darker than other pictures I've seen) The waffle cones are fresh made there and they are great! The brownies are fantastic!

All I have to say is 'Yummm'. The twisty vanilla and strawberry dipped in cherry glaze is the go to…read moretreat.

Thank you for being in Ocala so many years!!! We really…read moreenjoy your ice creams!!! We had the garbage can, rum raisin and the Stella coffee today ALL 5 UNIQUE & DELICIOUS!!! See you again

It is a great little small business. They were super busy, with a line outside the door waiting to…read moreget their ice cream of choice.

The guy that makes the gelato is a genius. I'm having salted caramel popcorn gelato and it is so…read moregood. Ocala you don't know what you're missing !! Come in and give this place a try you definitely won't be disappointed. They also have baked goods

It's got to be me...with all the rave reviews, I was so excited to try dessert from La Dolce Vita…read moreGelato and Pastry. I just don't understand why everyone but me is raving about this place. My friend went in to order sfogliatelle and a black and white cookie. He said the woman behind the counter was a bit impatient with him as he was looking at all the pastries and actually shook her head in frustration. I took one bite of the cookie and couldn't eat it. Both it and the sfogliatelle had a musty taste, though my friend said the inside of the shop didn't smell musty. I wanted to be one of the ones to rave about this place. Sadly, I cannot.

The elote is so good and the owner is super nice . My favorite place for Antojitos in Ocala !!read more

Craving some ice cream in Ocala and this place popped up in our searches. It's just a little…read morefurther down the street from the city, but an easy drive. We walked in and was greeted. The menu had so much to look at, so they were patient with us. We got the 15-mini pancake with two scoops of ice cream. The pancakes were made-to-order, and their ice cream is hard ice cream. The pancakes were very delicious but the ice cream was okay. Prices are through the roof though. Spent $16.

We stopped by Emma's Patisserie at the end of the night and there were SO many baked goods to…read morechoose from! The whole place reminded me of a European bakery with a more luxurious feel. Everything inside was white and there was plenty of seating. There was a line when we arrived but they moved through it pretty quickly. We ended up getting a raspberry cheesecake, a chocolate-filled doughnut, and a blueberry cream cheese danish. Everything was fantastic! Definitely a spot I'd recommend stopping by after dinner if you're craving something sweet. There were so many things I wanted to try, so I'll definitely be back!

Basically traveled to WEC solely to give this place a try…read more Pretty unassuming being in the hotel but was surprised at the variety and quality of the pastries. Specifically had the raspberry and chocolate croissants and was very happy with both. Raspberry croissant was super flaky with a nice cream and jelly inside. Little messy to eat, but delicious and not too sweet. The chocolate croissant was also very good and both pastries were large. Price for both was a little steep but given size, quality, and being at WEC it really wasn't bad. Coffee was also pretty good with the price surprisingly reasonable be given its location. Place was fairly busy but the line moved quickly so it wasn't an issue. If you're looking for a nice pastry and coffee I would definitely repeat if you're at or near WEC.

Wow! What an exceptional experience. I stopped by Sugar Moon Donuts... and I'm really glad I did…read more This tiny shop is producing epic donut delights. It's quality over quantity with a creative flair. I restrained myself, and only selected 2 (you know, moderation)... 1. Sugar Raised - it's a classic and this one was outstanding. Big, light, fluffy and not at all greasy. Coated with crunchy granulated sugar. Just sweet enough. 2. Viral Dubai Chocolate bar inspired donut!! Dark chocolate glazed, and generously filled with crispy kunafeh and PISTACHIO CREAM! It was beyond delicious. Looking forward to trying some of the other flavors. Definitely give them a try!

This defines the Mom and Pop experience! Mom and Dad behind counter and the baby playing in a…read morebassinet. So sweet. TIP: Pre-order or get there early. We arrived at 10 am on a Saturday morning and all the filled donuts were sold out. There were 4 maple bacon donuts left that we bought by the gentlemen just in front of us! We got 6 glazed donuts of varying flavors. Great donuts but looking forward already to getting there earlier for the filled ones!

This place is a sugar rush delight!…read more As I saw billboards for it along the highway heading to my parents place in Ocala I had to experience it. My sister took me here and it did not disappoint. Pure nostalgia here at Grandpa Joe's. Reminded me of an old five and dime store with an awesome selection of candies and sweets from mt childhood. Along with a modern selection and all kinds of sodas and novelties to purchase. Candy cigarettes, Pop Rocks, Fun Dip, rock candy, Chick o Sticks, Pez, candy bars, Nik L Nips, old time gum brands, and so much more. Yes, its like being a kid in a candy store! Good prices and I walked out with a bag of sweets. Open late so after a few drinks or dinner at spots close by its located right in the square at the Ocala downtown entertainment district for an easy walk over. Friendly helpful people work here too. Oh, and they have a $5 candy buffet in the back of the place with a terrific selection to pack your box with.

So much fun and nostalgia here taking me back to my childhood day's. I just felt like some kind of…read moresilly going back in here today as it's been a while and I wanted some cheer. There is always something silly from chocolate dipped insects, dirty socks, pickled eggs, hot sauce, board games, specialty sodas and drinks, crazy jerky sticks like alligator, duck, wild boar and elk meat! Different pop corn flavors specialty candy bars, fudge and candy powders, the list goes on and as you can see toys too, it's just a crazy fun store! Look at the train going around when you look up this place is fun in every way possible who doesn't want to come here! We went to pay and I found Lip Licking Lip balm from my childhood too, now I don't remember these flavors but I took one of these home it made my day through and through! I know the girl behind the counter chuckled with me. I'm glad we went in to Grandpa Joe's it was nice to visit I'll be back real soon! Address: 20 SE Broadway St Ocala Florida 34471 Phone : (352)421-5542 Hours: Wednesday 10AM-10 PM Thursday 10AM-10 PM Friday 10AM-11 PM Saturday 10AM-11PM Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 10AM-10PM Tuesday 10AM-10PM

And here we have another gem to add to Ocala's increasingly cool selection of places to eat…read more Located in the heart of downtown Ocala, Soleil Bakery is a gluten-free bakery offering locals and visitors alike a delicious selection of pastries both savory and sweet without the traditional gluten filled ingredients. The perfect place for a book club meet-up, or catch up with friends at any time of day, the cafe is sweetly decorated and uber cozy. I was so glad to see they were open as the few times I had visited before they were closed. With that said, I recommend to call beforehand as my understanding is that the bakery has odd hours sometimes. The staff was friendly and helped me choose a selection of goods to take home with me. I ended up with their very last snickerdoodle cookie, two spinach quiches, and their peanut butter chocolate cheesecake with an Oreo crust. Yum, yum, and yum! All of it. The quiche was particularly good and heated up well the next day keeping the center moist and fluffy while still being loaded with spinach. Sorry to say my review won't come with photos of the treats I picked up as I ran out quickly to get home in the rain. But...I guess you'll just have to go see yourself! Soleil Bakery & Social House is a must try!

After residing in Ocala for 9 months, we finally made it here. To be honest, this business was not…read moreon my list of bookmarks, nor had I even checked it out. We finally explored the square due to one of the art walk events. Since it we visited twice here on Friday evenings, we decided to have espresso. During the events in the square, the businesses usually stay open later than usual. This also means they are busy. I have yet to visit during normal business hours so I am not sure how the traffic is usually. Our first visit was just to check it out and get whatever on a spontaneous decision. I did not know they serve beer and wine so I opted for wine our first time. I picked out some French white wine, which wound up being over $20 for a tiny bottle! The staff member warned me she was unsure of the price and we were both shocked when she scanned it lol. I then switched it for a sparkling wine, which was half the price. The espresso hubs and I split was as good as it gets. We love our espressos and coffee bold and strong so we were happy. The staff member also gave me a teacher's discount, which I appreciate so much because therapists don't usually get discounts! The next time we visited, we ordered another espresso, as well as a cinnamon bun and an Andes cake. OMFG how orgasmic!! I love mint chocolate anything so I was sooooo excited! We saved it for later and it was just amazing! Hubs loves cinnamon buns and he approved as well. Both times we sat for a while, sipped our coffee, and talked. I am definitely interested in checking Soleil out when it is less busy to soak it in. The place was clean and the staff were personable and friendly. They serve a lot of vegan products and honestly, they are so good, you probably could not tell the difference which is vegan or not. They have comfy seating and it does feel very cozy in there.

This cupcake was probably the best cupcake I've ever had!! The Dubai brownie was amazing. Service…read morewas great and ambience was very good.

So good! We got the dubai brownie and the chocolate cupcake. Both are delicious! The service was…read moregreat too- they provided great recommendations. Would definitely return!

So first off this location is not closed! I'm not sure if it was at one point but it is very much…read moreup and running now. I went there today for FroYo just to enjoy the Sunday evening out. Self serve is pretty easy and our transaction was quick, easy and the clerk was very nice. Maybe toppings to select from which is pretty great and the frozen yogurt is very tasty. Stop by if you're in the area. It's a delightful treat especially for the kiddos!

If you like frozen yogurt PeachWave is a decent choice if you don't mind paying the price. I do…read morelike the self-service and I alway pick the small cups, since you're paying by weight you can pack as much as you want - example (2) small cups just under $16.00 (this ain't your momma's DQ). The store was immaculate and empty, maybe 6:00 PM isn't ice cream time, I don't know it seems to be the Starbucks of ice cream I felt I should of carried in my laptop. The service I mean the checkout went smoothly - just a pointer for those new to the process you can put all the cups on the scale at once the price per gram is all the same no matter the flavor no matter the toppings...