This place is as basic as it comes. But I absolutely love the staff and the lowbrow atmosphere…read more Every item on the menu is named for a notable place in the county. The staff will learn your name very quickly and often already be prepared to put your order in with the kitchen. I probably eat here five times a week, and it's not because the food is exceptional, or as I've already mentioned it is as basic as it comes. But the people there are just plain fabulous, and they will give a free grilled cheese sandwich to anyone who is hungry, even more than one. They even put up with me and my perfectionistic attitudes about martinis. And that has to count for something right?

Great environment to enjoy some delicious cooked well food for a fair price. Fun atmosphere. They…read morehad karaoke on Sunday night in the outside covered patio . Inside was interesting. Great service. Would stop again on our drive through Perry.

We are big fans of Lofty Pursuits for ice cream, but we are even bigger fans of the Lofty Pursuit…read morebreakfast. The sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit is positively massive. Featuring locally sourced Bradley's sausage, the biscuit is bursting at the seams and usually requires me to use a fork in order to finish. The biscuit is light as air yet buttery and rich. I could order an entire tray of them and not share one! The service at Lofty Pursuits is so fast, yet you can tell each dish is prepared with love and attention. Place your order at the counter, peruse the house made candy, and tinker with a few classic toys, but don't forget to grab your table because your food is almost ready. If you are lucky, you'll be treated to a candy making demonstration. The vibe at Lofty Pursuits is classic malt shop meets toy store. It's a step back in time that is a

this is a really cute kitty spot to get breakfast or lunch. I did expect it to be a little bit more…read moreof a candy store than diner. I sat at the soda counter and ordered strawberry pancakes with bacon, and I tried their root beer flight. Turns out they didn't have all of the root beers because one was discontinued or unable to be sent to them any longer so one of my root beers was an orange soda. I liked the opportunity to try these sodas on tap and not commit to one. That's a really fun idea. Pancakes were fluffy and delicious. The bacon was good and I love strawberry pancakes so I'm a big fan when that's on the menu. I really didn't spend a lot of time there, but everyone was friendly and courteous and I didn't have to wait too long for anything from being greeted when I got there to being served. It was a great experience.

wow a sugar addicts paradise …read more i saved this place to return, it has dunkin' donuts and a burger king and so much eye candy imho. plethora gas pumps. sugar addict

Somewhere on a lonely stretch of US Highway 129 sits Busy Bee, a gas station that looked at…read moreBuc-ee's and said, hold my beef jerky. Now listen... this is not Buc-ee's. Let's not get reckless. Nobody is confusing this place with the Disney World of gas stations. But Busy Bee absolutely wants you to know it studied the Buc-ee's playbook in great detail and copied enough homework to pass the class. And honestly? Respect. After hours on the road, I pulled in needing gas, caffeine, food, a restroom, and probably some emotional reassurance from the highway gods. Busy Bee delivered on most of it. First off, the bathrooms were clean. Not "gas station clean." Actually clean. That alone immediately moves a roadside stop up at least one full star in America's travel grading system. Then came the snack exploration phase. They had homemade jerky, specialty snacks, random road trip impulse purchases, and enough "well I wasn't planning to buy this but here we are" items to keep me wandering around longer than intended. It's the kind of place where you walk in for a drink and somehow leave holding candied pecans, smoked sausage, and a giant bag of pork rinds you'll later regret in silence. The overall vibe was solid too. Convenient. Clean. Easy stop. Good energy from the place itself. The employees though? Let's just say the staff had the collective facial expression of people who may have originally applied at Buc-ee's and ended up here after the universe made other plans. Nobody was rude. But there was definitely an emotional support shift happening behind the counter. Still, for a highway stop, Busy Bee absolutely gets the job done. It's a good place to refuel both your gas tank and your stomach before heading back into the chaos of interstate survival. This is probably a true three-and-a-half star stop if we're getting technical about it. But Yelp refuses to acknowledge the beauty of nuance, and I'm feeling generous today. So four stars it is for the little roadside gas station that looked at Buc-ee's empire and said, we can absolutely make a run at this thing.

Wow now that's good ice cream! I inhaled it before I had a chance to take a picture!!…read more Their ice cream is locally sourced in Florida and DELICIOUS! Some of the creamiest, flavorful, and packed with fixins. YUM!! Saw the giant corn dog on the menu and had to go back up for round two. They offer a wall of board games, virtual golf and other arcade games, themed nights, it a cozy and fun atmosphere! The owner served us and she was delightful! Love a family owned business and loved to see them thriving. Took my mom for a Mother's Day sundae she loved it too! Definitely give them a try you will not be disappointed!

They win for their oldstyle advertising that starts at the chiefland line and is repeated…read morefrequently: Google Legends Desserts. They must have been googled millions of times by now! We stopped in after visiting steinhatchee and shared a reeces penut butter cup funnel cake with ice cream. It was the epitome of decadence! Absolutely delicious!

This is a great local place to take kids for ice cream. Their French fries are also really good in…read moremy experience. There's plenty of games and other things to do for the kids on their playground after they finish. Highly recommended if you're in the area!

Friendly staff and good portions for the price! Cute little place too. Dog friendly with pup cups…read morefor your furry friends!

New store in St. Marks with assorted groceries, beer, wine, ice cream, and merchandise! Owners…read moreextremely nice and they had the groceries I needed in a pinch at a fair price!

Bright family restaurant, premade frozen margaritas, some options to order. Nice menu selection,…read moremany locals. We were in for apps and refreshments, so was just ok. Did not meet the criteria for the evening. Think a better fit for meals, can accommodate large groups. There was a little communication gap with bartender (and we are bilingual).

Strawberry margarita on ice with Carnitas - a good combination for a quiet little restaurant in…read morePerry. Carnitas had a good flavor and the portion sizes were great - leftovers for sure.

Food was great, service is great Check out the new menu. Mann's Doghouse also has daily and weekly…read morespecials, always something new to try.

A Must-Visit Hidden Gem in Monticello!…read more Calling this place a "hot dog and hamburger stand" is a massive understatement! From the moment my wife and I walked through the door, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Our waitress was incredibly efficient and took the time to walk us through the entire menu. We both ordered the all-beef hot dogs, paired with onion rings for me and their fresh, homemade French fries for my wife. The absolute highlight of the meal was their secret dipping sauce--it is absolutely amazing with the fries! The interior is surprisingly roomy yet cozy, and the restrooms were spotless. We are already planning our next trip back to try the Smashburger and the Reuben. If you are driving through Monticello and want a quick, top-tier bite to eat, do not pass this place up!