The Pizza Shop

Probably one of the best kept secrets in Mount Dora! We moved to Florida in 2012 and I cannot tell…read moreyou how many times we drove by this place sticking our noses up. Boy were we wrong! We moved closer to Mount Dora in 2020 and we eat at Fifth Avenue Streatery at least twice a week now. The food is excellent and the specials are top notch (unless they put nasty avocado on them - but that's just me ). I highly recommend eating here!

A gas station converted to a fun outdoor dining hotspot serving up scratch-made meals with friendly…read moreservice and a chipper staff doling out platefuls of classic Southern faves with a twist. The Southern burger was great, but I tossed off the raw onions as I absolutely hate them, and added the lovely pickled onions from my wife's salad, which gave the perfect amount of flavor and color. Don't you agree? Give me a LIKE if you do !!! The crepe was next level. Delicate crepe, very soft ripe bananas, sauce was not disgustingly sugary, and the vanilla ice cream was smooth and soft, not icy and sweet. Dunno what brand they use, or if they churn the cream fresh in-house, but it made my day.

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Patio area

The Deli Llama

4.6(104 reviews)

Came for a sandwich and coffee, stayed because apparently I've found the meaning of life. ALL OF…read moreTHE SANDWICHES are ridiculously good, the coffees are perfect, and now I'm questioning every meal I've ever had before this. 10/10. Will be feed my future generations these sandwiches, my children will know the taste of their delicious coffee before kindergarten.

Love this place, they have amazing cafe con leche! The old location was beautiful and the perfect…read morequiet ambiance, the new location is not the best if you're looking for a 1-1 quiet conversation. Sandwiches always slap, and it's always worth the wait. Coffee is always consistently good- 10/10 coffee.

Staff

Espresso Mousse

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The Goblin Market Restaurant & Lounge

4.4(909 reviews)

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Great restaurant. Really good menu. Service is impeccable. Food superb. It's a neighborhood gem…read more Special occasion.

Stopped in for lunch with a friend. They don't do reservations for lunch, but we found that the…read moreplace is rather large and has multiple seating areas; we were sat upstairs. Ava was our bartender/server. I started with the Saturn cocktail. It was refreshing! My friend had a lemonade and we had waters. We shard the deviled eggs- 5 or 6 came in the serving and they were on a bed of fried leeks. They were good- they have a oniony flavor to it which was strong on our breath! I had the turkey croissant sando which has edam cheese and a raspberry chipotle sauce and possibly bacon. I ate half my sandwich (I think the bacon was on the other half) and half my fries. You have a choice of chips, fries, salad, fruit cup (some with upcharge). My friend had the curried chicken on a spring mix salad with pecans and avocado, red onion, tomato and cukes. Everything was so good. I had a second cocktail- the blush theory, also refreshing. We sat and chatted and didn't feel rushed out. There was one other table up there with us, a few downstairs and a couple outside. They have two bathrooms that are unisex, well stocked and clean. They have two parking spaces next to their alley entrance but otherwise parking is on the street and typically free. For dinner, they do recommend a reservation. Today they had a burger special, which sounded great, and there are many more menu items I'd like to try.

Bread plate

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Creme brûlée

A Moveable Feast

4.9(12 reviews)

Great meal delivery/pickup service. Food is clean, delicious, and they have weekly menu drops…read more There is something new to try every week, prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food. The people are nice and this really helps on days that I don't want to cook. Their location is in Eustis not Mt Dora.

So sad this place closed, I don't know why. Their food was…read moreAMAZING !! I went here a lot of days on my lunch break and it was the perfect portion size, great flavor, and unique menu. They had all kids of yummy stuff to choose from. My favorite was getting the chicken Caesar salad wrap as a pressed sandwich, it was great!!

Baked vegan goods

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Picture of some of the food.

Beirut Bites

4.8(72 reviews)

Delicious food. Since moving here from Central NY I've missed the ability to get quick but good…read moreLebanese food. The owners were on site and the family run business reminded me of my former husband's place. Even their last names are similar except for the additional letter ( Jabour vs Jabbour) While seating could be difficult during busy times, we were given a 4 too near Small Bites. This location has several small pop up restaurants that can meet the need of several people looking for different cuisines. I look forward to visiting again.

Great customer service, generous portions, and a great menu at Beirut Bites. I ordered the Chicken…read moreTawook platter and it didn't disappoint. The two skewers of chicken were well seasoned and the hummus was excellent. The pita and rice were average, but I departed with a full belly and leftovers. I would eat here again.

Kafta Kabob Sandwich

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Vegetarian platter

Olive Branch

3.7(452 reviews)

Cute and spacious restaurant in downtown Mt. Dora with indoor and outdoor seating and a decent…read morelunch menu. We ordered the burger and gyro platters from the lunch menu and were not disappointed at their size and flavor. The coleslaw was a bit too sweet for my taste though. Our server was very nice and attentive, and the food did not take too long to arrive. I loved the fact that they allow dogs, even if you are seating inside, so we were able to bring our furry friend with us. :)

Not impressed with this place. Its a great location with potential but they have some things to…read moreimprove. First, It didn't seem like the food was fresh, the fries tasted stale, the spinach pie was a huge blob and the presentation was awkward. The spinach pie was nearly the size of the plate and was nearly flat as a pancake. I was so confused why they even bothered placing it on a bed of lettuce. I ended up with wilted lettuce at the end. My biggest complaint is they need to pay attention to their cleanliness. I had something floating in my glass, there was a large cobweb hanging from the main light fixture, and when my food was brought out, the tray was covered in crumbs. At least wipe it down after clearing a table.

Jerry, Chef and Owner

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Dark & Light Cafe

4.9(39 reviews)

I'm upgrading to 5-stars for a few reasons: had the lentil burger, vegetarian spinach empanada,…read moreand a slice of lemon cake today and they were all DELICIOUS! The team that runs this cafe are lovely - friendly and professional, all at the same time. They use eco-friendly containers for take-out, which is awesome. Definitely plan to return to see (both the) Dark & Light Cafe!

Stopped here to get a frosted coconut raspberry strawberry lemonade for six dollars. This is…read morelocated in the little area next to Wolf Ranch brewing in the middle with the seating. It is inside and has AC. However, their bathroom are for customers only. I definitely recommend this location. However, the price prices are a little bit much. I'm assuming it's because where they're at the rent is probably higher. Overall, it's a great place to stop for a frosted lemonade beverage . This location is located in Mount Dora.

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The Salted Fry

4.2(227 reviews)

The Salted Fry is fantastic. Such good food!…read more I had the smash burger with cheddar cheese and bacon with fries. Yummy! Bathroom is large and clean. Plenty of seating. All the working people are so kind. It is Mount Dora, but I found parking easily at lunch on a Monday.

This restaurant is completely gluten free and the food is still super tasty!…read more The service is on point with a patient cashier and another staff member walking around and making sure all the customers are comfortable/don't need anything. There's plenty of seating and good street parking. I got the "peaked hill" fries and the portion was huge! Cheese sauce was delicious with just the right amount of ranch. The fries also featured bacon crumble. Those fries tasted fresh and crisp with an overall rating of 4/5. I'll be coming back !

Indoor seating

Bacon Smash with Truffle Fries

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Our beverages

The Mount Dora Bistro

4.4(91 reviews)

Great little French restaurant! The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was charming and…read morerelaxing. Tracy was a wonderful server - friendly and attentive. It was the perfect place to take a break from a busy workday and enjoy a nice meal. I'll definitely be back and hopefully they will have the quiche - it was delicious!

A wonderful local spot in downtown Mount Dora. John is a gracious owner who always makes guests…read morefeel welcome. My go-to is the chicken salad sandwich--it's always fresh and delicious. The potato leek soup is another standout and definitely worth trying. Great food, friendly service, and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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The Grilled Cheese Gallery- Mount Dora

4.3(17 reviews)

This is a cute little shop that really hits the spot when you don't want to eat a lot, but crave a…read moregood grilled cheese sandwich and a little tomato soup. My only hesitation on going back is it's kinda high priced. But it's very popular among people in the area and offers a huge variety of selection. But if I'm paying almost $20 for a meal, I don't like eating off plastic or styrofoam. That's just me. Otherwise, good decent sandwich and tasty soup.

Tried Asian cowboy sandwich with brisket ‍ meat was delicious as well as the cheese & toasted…read morebread. The cheese pull was there btw! Comes with side of tomato soup (in a sauce cup) which was refreshing and bright and this spicy mayo (I assumed) which was soo good and a bit smoky. The only thing about that sandwich is that I was expecting to have kimchi in it and I only found it to have this purple cabbage which isn't kimchi so kind of misleading. My boss had mac grilled cheese (the one with ribeye) and said the macaroni made it a bit blend so for more flavor you should probably go with classic grilled cheese sandwiches. He also complained about ground beef in his sandwich so if you expect cut pieces of ribeye I guess that's not what you would get. I had a good experience with my sandwich though except kimchi! The location is really cool and hipsterish. Outside seating is the best part! Service was fairly quick (within 15 minutes).

The Grilled Cheese Gallery- Mount Dora - Menu

Grilled cheese and fries

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Kelly W.

10 years ago

from the attitude of the owner to the pizza they serve- it's authentic- no fuss- no glamour... Just as it should be. We are talking about the best sauce around... Pick up only- no bunch of stuff to oick from- it's pizza. The best pizza! read more

Sarah I.

5 years ago

The pizza here is very good. Service is quick. I miss the pizza in NY and this is just as good.

Edward F.

10 years ago

Must be out of business number not in service!

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