My wife and I normally have breakfast at the diner approximately five times a week for the following reasons: reasonable price for all their meals; quality of food is great such as their biscuit and gravy, pancakes, French toast, and etc. The waitresses are extremely pleasant with friendly and genuine smiles. Service is fast. You never have to wait more than thirty seconds for a waitress to wait on you. The general, friendly atmosphere in the diner makes eating there a pleasant experience. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Very nice quick bite, old time diner feel with American classics playing overhead. Recommend!

If you are a first responder they have 8.00 coupons that customers or anyone can purchase from this diner that you can use as log as you are in uniform when you visit. Don't forget to ask. This is donations from the public to show appreciation to first responders. read more

For management. We ordered the breakfast burrito with the vegan bacon on Sat togo, nowhere on your menu does it state you put mayonnaise with eggs. We went back in to have it corrected only to come back out with vegan bacon added with regular bacon with the mayor still. No excuse for no quality control. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Mayonnaise with vegan and pork bacon and eggs.. - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Visiting for the weekend and looking for takeout breakfast. Once I arrived I wish I had dined in. Staff were wonderful. I arrived and in less than a minute, three of the waitresses asked if I had been helped. Staff and customers were smiling and singing. The diner just exuded a feeling of close tight knit community - a perfect representation of Ocala. The place is kid friendly, casual and clean atmosphere. Food is wonderful. My Bacon/Egg/Cheese Sandwich on a Bagel was prepared perfectly (egg over light). Side spuds and other order of Banana Pancakes were delightful. I plan on returning for dinner. I have a feeling this place is hopping on a Saturday night. read more

Oh em geee, so good. Fantastic family brunch! Everything was delicious and fresh. The service was so friendly. read more

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This place is so cute! Super friendly staff! We sat at the counter. Food was fresh and good. Desserts looked amazing but we were too stuffed to order dessert. My husband ordered the NY hot dog and I ordered the Bleu Chicken. Both were good! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Buffalo Bleu Bird - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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They have a separate vegan menu which is sooooo appreciated by every vegan! Tried the breakfast burrito with a side of fries after a 16 hour road trip and it was much needed! They have breakfast and lunch items marked vegan as well. :) read more

Good food and great service. Breakfast was yummy and to order. Great little spot for breakfast

I am giving this place 3 stars because I am giving them the benefit of a doubt. This was my second time there and the first time was fantastic. This time the food was still good but the service needed to be improved on. My waitress greeted me pretty immediately (well, after she finished a conversation with a fellow employee) and brought coffee and water right away. She didn't bring any creamers and after getting her attention I was able to get some. That took about 3 or 4 minutes Then, I waited for her to come back to take my food order but she was apparently too busy talking to her co workers. I finally let another waitress know I would like to order but still apparently my waitress hadn't finished having her conversation. A third waitress came over and took my order and a fourth waitress delivered it when it was ready. I then had to interrupt a conversation my waitress was having with some regulars to get a coffee refill. Ate my breakfast and it was very good but the waitress never came by to ask if everything was OK or even bring me a check. I was done and waiting to get my check but again she was too busy talking to other employees to bring it. I waved down the waitress who put my order in to see if I could pay. She told my waitress and she actually did print out the check and came over to tell me to have a great day. I might return to give it one more try but I can get ignored at home, I don't need to go out for that read more

Very busy with crammed seating. The prices are reasonable, portions are good, and the food is amazing. The food came out quickly and was as good as the reviews had promoted. The vegan menu is expansive. A really great place to visit in Ocala. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Burger with Onion Rings - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

First time visitor, as soon as I walked in I loved it! Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Food was plentiful and delicious. The pancakes are HUGE! The size of a dinner plate. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes and they were amazing. My hubby ordered the chicken fried steak and he devoured it! We can't wait to come back again! read more

Nice little diner, very friendly and and attentive service, and lots of vegan options. Had the vegan pancakes and they were fluffy, tasty and huge! Also very affordable, bill was less than $10. read more

We loved this fantastic diner! The food was great and service just as great. Highly recommend sweet potato pancakes and their fried home fries. YUM! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Singing happy birthday. - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The service was very good. The hamburger was average. The poutine was good. I probably would try breakfast items the next time. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Mel's Coca-Cola Cowboy Burger and Poutine Fries - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

This is a fantastic little place to eat... They have a really huge menu, and the service is outstanding!

Such a cute diner! Food was delicious, staff is super friendly, and lots of vegan options. We visited twice on our 3 day vacation to Ocala. Love!!! read more

Delicious food, popular enough had to wait a few minutes for a table. Biscuits & gravy portion is big enough to share. Taste and quality is excellent - nothing canned here. Cheeseburger delicious, cooked to perfection, juicy and yummy. Coney Island Hot Dog (chili cheese dog) taste is wonderful, but don't be fooled by the words "hot dog" - this is a knife and fork dish. All 2 of us voted 5 stars for food taste and quality. Restaurant staff very friendly but no time to stay and chat because all tables full. Food was served quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Breakfast Menu (served all day) - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Cute little place. Not too busy at 1 on a Monday. Waitresses could be just a bit more welcoming. We will definitely be back! I got the vegan pecan pancakes, they were fantastic! Hubby got the vegan odd waffle, meh, the tofu scramble was just a bit too salty. The fries were really good. read more

Stopped into this little place because I saw they served Beyond meat! It's right on a bend in the road so you need to watch where you're going, but parking is good! I got the BBQ Beyond burger- it comes vegan on the menu but I added real cheese because I eat dairy. The beyond meat is the real deal- it taste and smells like meat even has the texture. Since eating here I have tried beyond meat another time and it doesn't sit as well with my stomach and Impossible meat does. The burger itself was very flavorful and their French fries are so fun! They are twisted thick wedges and seasoned to perfection. They had very good service, they place a vegan menu on your table right away so you don't need to ask for one and they can modify the menu items how you like. I liked this place a lot- prices were decent diner prices, definitely check out the beyond meat and see what it's all about! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - BBQ "Beyond Burger" and fries - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The breakfast was wonderful and the server was amazing. The grits were perfect and the omelette could not have been better.

Food was good, everything served hot and fresh. Nice portions.. reasonable prices.. enjoyed the small diner atmosphere. Dining area is Clean and everyone was extremely nice.. read more

Great food and great service highly recommend! I would definitely recommend going there if I'm need of breakfast food anyday.

So many vegan options. The loaded breakfast burrito and Faux Really Philly were amazing. Spud and fries are awesome! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Faux Really Philly - Awesome - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Definitely great food, and service. The servings were very ample and delicious. I really enjoyed eating breakfast. Next time, I would like to try lunch menu. I also love that they have a vegan menu. How innovative!?!?! read more

If you are concerned at all about catching Covid19, do not come to this restaurant. They are not doing any sort of social distancing or wearing of masks. The tables are crowded together, and they act as though there is no pandemic. I was just passing through on a family vacation, and I was not familiar with the local laws. When I asked the food server about it she that it it was their form of protest. I didn't bother to ask what exactly they were protesting. As far as I'm concerned, they can protest on their own time. I would like to stay Covid free. I spoke to the manager, and she insisted that mask wearing was not mandated in Ocala. After a quick Google search it's clear that masks and social distancing are required for businesses in Ocala. ...It makes me wonder what other health codes they are not compliant with. I will definitely not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Local hidden gem! Great service and great food.... Desserts are to die for. Biscuits and gravy was so yummy, I forgot to take a picture. read more

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Typical diner food. Don't waste your time or money. Go to First Watch next to the Home Depot and you will thank me.

Food was so good. It's like a really great home cooked breakfast. My mom is very skeptical about restaurant and she was impressed. Serving size was huge. Service awesome and the ambiance very welcoming. Definitely worth a try read more

Anytime I visit Ocala I always stop by here and always love the food! Have tried both the vegan menu items and the other menu, love both. The service is good. read more

We recently had breakfast at the diner. Everything was cooked well and service was great.

VEGAN FOOD AT IT'S FINEST!!!!! Seriously, diner vegan food with an extensive vegan menu AND vegan desserts! One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Very unexpected find in Ocala. Great service too!!!! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Vegan kraut (beyond) burger and FRESH cut fruit (mango, cantaloupe, banana). - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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It's neither here nor there. We didn't dislike it, but we also weren't compelled to return anytime soon. My husband ordered the Texan waffle which had onions, peppers and cheese cooked into the waffle. It came with eggs and your choice of meat. The texture of the waffle was very good. I ordered a cheese omelet with home fries and a biscuit. I think the biscuit and home fries were pretty generic. The server was friendly and the little lady helping was very polite. Basic breakfast at a decent price. Maybe if they could come up with some more unique items like that Texas waffle it would woo us back. read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - This is a very different sauce to try here - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Me and my mom always go here we love this place the servers are always so friendly and nice, the food is delicious, and we love how there is a vegan menu. read more

I stopped in here on 6-16-2022 with some good friends who "are six degrees of separation" from each other. I can't say that I would have ever tried this establishment on my own and I lived in the area and have driven by this building many times. I'm glad that this was the suggested place for a "reunion" lunch. I ordered the sweet tea, the "Bird with bacon" which came with fries and a vanilla shake. Our server was "Cute Claryssa." Hey, that's what the receipt says!! I can only imagine what the "not" Cute Claryssa must be like. LOL. Now to the food. The Bird with Bacon was good, with fresh tomato and lettuce. A tad bit too much mayo, which I scraped off. Great fries!! Sweet sweet tea!! Thick vanilla shake. I was treating myself again. It's a little place that folks should give a try to. It's worth it. Reasonable prices. Quick service. Pleasant servers and guests. Good parking too. I can see myself returning back!! read more

Ocala's Downtown Diner - Diners Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The people were originally friendly, but they brought me coffee instead of coke, then acted like it was my fault they got the wrong drink. All the food is frozen and reheated, hair was on my wife's food. Then charge a service fee... never again, also, scrambled eggs means scrambled, not fried. Let your cooks know. read more

A little off the Highway, but worth it. Friendly and efficient staff, and breakfast was delicious.

We've ordered from the diner before and were happy with our breakfasts and sandwiches previously. Today that amiable relationship ended and hoo dawg it ended harshly! I understand this pandemic has kicked the bejesus out of the restaurant industry. But I've been true to my local faves and continued to support them and I've been forgiving too, knowing that in such times we have to be kind. But there's kindness and then there's eating out of the dumpster and this was the latter. On the BLT the bacon was barely cooked. The tomato had been refrigerated and the skin was tough. It disintegrated when the sandwich was cut in half (which they declined to do). The cheesesteak was served hot on an untoasted bun which fell to mush when it was picked up to eat. The cheese was flavorless. The steak had no taste, no seasoning, nothing. Both sandwiches were inedible. The s curve fries were limp, greasy and also not seasoned. No salt at all. The gravy was a most unattractive color. Also no flavor. How do you mess up gravy? Just like the side of cheese grits which were beyond bland (more like children's paste) and missing the cheese. We get takeaway because my mother is in her mid-seventies so we don't go out, especially while the pandemic has picked up speed locally. It was $30 plus a tip for food that was thrown into the garbage. It may just be that not every place DESERVES to survive during these tough times. I work hard for my money and can't afford to throw it away. Thus I won't be ordering from Ocala's Downtown Diner again. read more

Best biscuits and gravy EVER!!! Light and fluffy- and the gravy is soooo good! My kiddo had the Belgian waffle with chocolate chips- needles to say they were happy read more

We have lived here for over 10 years and finally stopped in for breakfast. It will not disappoint. Portions were huge and everything came out piping hot, which is a must for me. Get the open breakfast sandwich with the sausage gravy and I promise you won't have to eat the rest of the day read more