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Underwhelming. Expected a bit more based on the reviews. Located upstairs (duh), One Flight Up has a simple cafe menu with very limited breakfast offerings. I had the Quiche (spinach, artichoke). A small slice, tasty, but overall disappointing since I paid $9. The one-size Latte, served in a plain mug, was basic, hot, but not very strong (recommend getting an extra shot) Perhaps lunch is better. The atmosphere was the best part about the place; nice, kitchy, ample indoor and outdoor patio seating with a lot of original art with 70's music playing in the background. Overall, not bad but not worth the price I paid. Lots of other choices in town.
The food was pretty good, although the presentation wasn't consistent. My wife had the same but had a real plate while I received a paper one. But it was due to what I imagine was a mix-up. They were looking for someone who'd ordered the honey mustard chicken wraps. So only one showed up when the food finally arrived, so they had to fill the other after the fact. It's not a huge issue, but noticeable. The server was apologetic and did good overall. I guess they felt overwhelmed with the extra weekend traffic since it was the blueberry festival this week. Although it's not a huge place, the place had a SOHO vibe to it and felt cozy. Live and learn. I would probably come during another day and compare.
Atmosphere - Great! The restaurant is located in the center of town near the shops. As the name states, the restaurant is located on the second floor of a building (I did not see an elevator). The dining areas are located in several small rooms in what appears to be a former home or apartment. There also is a small outdoor seating area that overlooks the street. The décor is casual, yet very nice. Service - Very Good. Our server was attentive and friendly. Food - Very Good. I had the soup and half sandwich special. I ordered the Lobster Bisque and Roast Turkey with Swiss Cheese. Both were great. The bread was fresh and the roast turkey and Swiss cheese delicious. The soup was served hot and had a great flavor. Overall Value - Excellent. If you are in Mt. Dora and are looking for a lunch that offers a nice atmosphere, good service and very good food at a reasonable price, this is the spot for you.
I love this place! We were looking for somewhere with a lighter lunch and this fit the bill. They have appetizers, salads, soups and sandwiches. You first have to walk up a big flight of stairs, thus the name. You pick up a menu and choose your seat and the servers find you. We ate inside at a low four top. The seats have cushions, but there are also spares sitting around as some of them are softer than others. The atmosphere is funky and whimsical, and I truly enjoyed looking around at all the pictures and decorations. There are numerous different rooms, all decorated with interesting things. Our server quickly brought our drinks and then we placed our order. I settled on a cup of tomato basil bisque soup and a half a Turkey and Swiss on whole wheat bread. I don't think we waited 5 minutes and our food was brought out. The plate was appealing, with sides of a pickle and olives and the soup and sandwich looked awesome. The soup was hot and very full of flavor. The sandwich was served on very fresh bread, REAL Turkey and a more than ample amount of Swiss cheese. There was also tomato and lettuce on the sandwich. It was fantastic!!! I would absolutely return here when in the area.
2nd floor cafe in spectacular Mt Dora. Enjoying the beautiful fall weather in Florida with sunny views from the Cafes outdoor balcony seating. Great friendly service. Coffee was good.
Hungry for an early lunch during the Mount Dora Arts Festival, the first place we tried to get into had a line out the door. We kept walking, and I happened to look up and saw people sitting on a balcony eating. We walked up a couple of flights of stairs to a sign that said "seat yourself" so we grabbed two menus and headed out to the balcony. Our waiter had just cleaned the table so we quickly sat down and perused the menu. It clearly was a menu for just the 2 days of the art festival, as there were very, very few items on it. A few sandwiches, a few salads, and some appetizers. I ordered the tuna salad, but I should have said tuna salad *salad* apparently, because I ended up with the the tuna salad sandwich. Which actually was fine - the bread was fresh, and the tuna was tasty having been dolled up with onions and celery. It came with bagged chips and a pickle spear. The best part of the meal, though, was people-watching from the balcony. We never did see our waiter again, but since he had dropped off our check when the food came, that was fine. You pay when you leave at the coffee bar, which thankfully wasn't too busy. I would love to try some of the regular menu items next visit.
One Flight Up Café is a downtown coffee shop and wine bar serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, desserts, coffee drinks, beer and wine. It was voted as having the best coffee in the area. And yes, as the name would indicate it is one full steep staircase flight up, but with balcony seating overlooking downtown and one of the best views of downtown Mount Dora. I had their Sandwich Combo being one half of a sandwich and a bowl of soup. The sandwich was simple, nothing of any particular note but good enough. The soup however was really very good. Overall, I can say I'm a fan of One Flight Up Café for its really great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Wonderful environment, friendly and attentive service, and wonderful tasting food! Amanda was super friendly and wonderful as helping us order! Good weekly specials on wines and beers!
So disappointing. I always like to give places a chance and a try but honestly they lost me from the very beginning. If you aren't local you are a bit confused on what to do when you enter. We finally asked someone if we needed to be seated or if they would seat us. You seat yourself. Grab a menu. There are no children's menus here (which is fine) but they will offer a grilled cheese if your kids are into those. I wish mine were. My husband and I decided on getting half soup and a sandwich. This also comes with a side of chips. Keep that in mind. I had planned on letting my kids eat my side of chips. We also got the cheese and bean dip appetizer. Service was ok but it was a busy day for them so we let it slide. However, when I ordered my sandwich they asked if I wanted wheat or white bread. I said wheat. Appetizer-- meh. It was A LOT of dip but I have had better cheese dip at a tail gate. It was very basic and lacking flavor. Comes with tortilla chips but not enough. Chicken salad sandwich- Wouldn't get it again. They brought it out on the wrong bread and they would have replaced it for me but I told them I don't like wasting food so I ended up eating it. The chicken is obviously from a can. It was very basic and once again... I can make better. Why am I paying money for this? Tomato soup- awful. Worst soup I have ever had because it tasted like water. When the server came out with our sandwiches I noticed it was missing the chips. I brought it up and he said "do you want me to get those?" .... are we serious? It literally comes with the meal. Why would I not want what I am paying for? SMH All in all.... no. The only alluring thing about this place is the patio view and that's how they reel you in but it's a no for me. I rather make my own food at home.
Let's start with the vibe. The art that adorns the walls, the cozy little rooms, each with a different type of decor are part of what defines Mount Dora. There's also the bar/cashier area and the open air front porch so you can look over downtown. Now Add the fact that you can purchase the artwork using various online payment methods and take it home with you after your visit!! OK ... now about the food. I had a half of the Tangy Summer Salad, which had lots of accoutrements like Craisins, walnuts, and tomato and a variety of lettuce along with a very sweet and tangy dressing. Then I had the spinach, mushroom, asparagus quiche which was creamy and lovely. Finally I have to give a shout out to the server who was so friendly and the cook who came out and gave me my meal. I topped off my meal with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc which was chilled perfectly and a very decent pour. Great afternoon Lunch/Brunch.
Just stopping by Mt. Dora for my favorite Olive Oil store. Sadly, they did not have the tasting. But still got my favorites. For lunch we stopped by One Flight Up Cafe. And we were so glad we did. Appetizer smoked fish was delicious. Chips and dip salsa was very good. Must taste the outstanding lobster bisque and the chicken salad sandwich. Down that with a nice cold (or 2) stella, and you are in lunch heaven. Service was quick and professional. Servers were very attentive. I love this place. Highly recommend
On my first trip ever to Mount Dora, I discovered One Flight Up Cafe. The first thing that attracted me to this place was their terrace!! you get a beautiful view of the Main Street in Mt Dora's downtown area while you enjoy your food. I was visiting with my parents and I was glad we found this good spot for breakfast. They offered a limited breakfast menu, but we were able to get a substantial sandwich. You get to choose the bread you prefer, english muffin, or bagel and your meat and cheese. We also ordered "cafe con leche," coffee with milk, the coffee was very good quality and they were able to accommodate my preference for almond milk. I was really glad about that. You get free coffee refills. The staff was very nice and were constantly checking on us which I appreciate. I do wish they had a more extended breakfast menu, but maybe they are meant to be more of a lunch spot. Either way, I totally recommend a visit and please sit on the terrace, you won't regret it!!
Upstairs outside is a great spot to have a lite lunch and a glass of wine. Lite fair and pretty reasonable prices. We started with the cheesy onion dip. Yummy! Very cheesy and the onions gave it a nice sweet flavor. Then I had the half sandwich and half soup. With roast turkey breast and a tomato basil soup. All good and very fresh. Again a great spot to have a lite bite and take in Mt Dora
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Food is decent and staff was thoughtful and attentive. Homely atmosphere. Very simple though a little cramped. It seemed a little chaotic during or visit but it was very busy during the plant festival. read more
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My friend and I stumbled into One Flight Up Café one weekday afternoon for lunch. It has a prime spot on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora - a cute balcony overlooking downtown! Upon walking upstairs, we noticed there were a couple different rooms with seating and it was seat yourself. We had impeccable timing because we snagged a seat outside. It seemed busy, so I think we got lucky. As much as I wanted to like what I had to eat here, the food was average. We ordered the chips and salsa to share, which after tasting it left me wondering why it was listed under the specialties section of the menu. I opted for the spinach, artichoke and red pepper quiche for my meal. The side of tomato, one apple slice, and some dried fruit was a little odd and I think it may have just been a garnishment. I wish it came with something else or just a slightly bigger slice of quiche! My friend ordered salmon caesar salad. The price was actually decent for salmon, but I could tell by looking at it that it was not the best quality salmon. The service here was fine and it had a nice view of the Mount Dora downtown area. I'd like to try the drinks next time. Three and a half stars for an A-OK cafe! read more
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Stopped in for a light breakfast before heading to some of the nature trails around the lake. We decided to split a few breakfast plates to get a good taste of everything and we were not disappointed! We tried the breakfast sandwich, the spinach, artichoke, and red pepper quiche, and of course the bread pudding! All were delicious! The iced chai lattes hit the spot as well, all in all great service and delicious food not to mention great views! read more
Cute, casual cafe serving basic fare. We stopped by for lunch and sat on the balcony that overlooks downtown Mount Dora. The space is rather cramped, each table seating between 2-4 people, some of which are high tops. I ordered the chicken salad , which you can have served as a sandwich or on top of some salad greens. The chicken salad itself is pretty tasty, the salad greens were average. My husband got the turkey sandwich served with chips. This was rather bleak, just looked like Boars Head turkey, lettuce and tomato served on plain wheat bread. Certainly nothing special. Just okay food, you can tell this is a tourist favorite however. The view is the best part of the restaurant. read more
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A cute coffee-shop that offers light fare such as sandwiches as well as coffee, tea, and smoothies. As the name suggests, it's located upstairs and overlooks one of the main downtown shopping streets in historic Mount Dora. I had a strawberry-lemonade smoothie and it was very good and home-made: no mixes, the girl behind the counter made it right there. I'm pretty impressed by that. They have seating inside plus a really charming balcony and also a small, nice yet somewhat odd room in the back behind a seperate art gallery which apparently can be reserved for special functions (the small room, not the art gallery, that is!) and the entire floor is shared with the coffee-house by at least two art galleries. It's a bit hard to tell where one business ends and another begins, but is very charming nonetheless. The service was polite, friendly, and prompt. Despite what another review said, I was witness to none of the "locals-only" vibe that person described. I couldn't have been more pleased, in fact. read more
6 years ago
This little gem is absolutely perfect for a spring day. In June not so much. It is just way too hot to sit outside even under the shade. There were no fans, luckily we had our little hand held ones to help in some type of way. The food is nothing over the top but it's filling and delicious. My mother and I split the Tuna sandwich and I enjoyed a cup of the Lobster bisque. The service was great and the feel of this place absolutely adorable. It's located on a 2nd floor and has a little art shop inside. Since it was so hot I took sweet tea and my mother got a frozen caramel latte I believe or some type of frozen caramel coffee drink to go. If I ever go back to Mt. Dora which I'm hoping I will soon, I will deft come back. read more
2 years ago
If I could give it a smudge more, I would. It's not really a 3 but it's definitely not a 4. I'd say 3.5 Stars. The food is fresh and light fare. The quiche is way too salty, but the ham and Swiss is delicious. So is the tuna sandwich; but these are very basic meals. No frills really and not any culinary magic. But if you're in downtown Mt. Dora and you want a sure thing, it's a great place. If it's not too hot, Sit in the balcony, otherwise they have cozy little rooms that make for a quaint meal. read more
I don't know what it is about this establishment, but I love it dearly. The first couple of times I went, I was a little overwhelmed. You just sit wherever and a waiter/waitress will come to you. You pay before you leave, but are rarely given a bill. I like this though, they're never rushing you to leave. It's very calm and chill. Now let's talk about the food, yes it is a bit pricy, but it's delicious and made with love. I recommend the frozen chai and one of their dips/cheese platters. It's a fun restaurant to come meet up with old friends and just catch up. You don't have to worry about a waiter bothering you every 2 seconds, but they're around if you need anything. read more
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Great outdoor patio, also very popular, with awesome view of the main drag in Mount Dora. The food was ok. Nothing to cry about but certainly nothing to party either. Good portions. I ordered the cheese plate which was very reminiscent of a typical cheese plate you would get at Costco or Publix. Yes they added a few little touches to make it their own, like the added green olives and some dry craisins. The tuna salad was typical and on point of what you would expect, nothing fancy but good. And off course the great outdoor seating with a view made for a pleasant leisurely lunch. read more
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Decided to have lunch here today! I had the chicken salad sandwich on rye! It was divine! Perfect portion and flavor. Had to try the chocolate cake! Omg I'm was in heaven Not to sweet perfection in chocolate Chris had the tangy summer salad! Said it was very good! Great food! Friendly staff and great service! read more
6 years ago
Went there for the first time and love their simple but well set menu. The coffee and bread pudding is to die for. Good service and a great view from the balcony seating. My fiance and I had a great time and a new place that we will visit agaim. read more
Fun and unique place. Yes, it's one flight up and there isn't an elevator. We sat outside and got drinks. Nice views to people watch from above the street. Blazing hot during the summer when we went and there was AC inside, but we wanted the views. Server was great and informative on questions we had with the menu. The smoothie and frappachino drinks were huge! Next time we'll try the food. read more
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I found this café to be just as charming as Mount Dora itself - with its quaint, friendly, casual environment and balconies overlooking one of the main strips. It was a comfortable and inviting ambience, and a great spot to do a little people-watching! I ordered a frozen chai latte and a slice of carrot cake, both of which were wonderful - but the carrot cake was the real winner! Wonderfully dense and moist, with thick layers of cream cheese frosting. That's my kind of cake. :-) All in all, a cute and cozy spot in a cute and cozy town - I'd recommend a try if you're in the area! read more
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440 N Donnelly St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
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