Venny’s Cafe 101

We stopped into this old-school ice cream shop and absolutely loved it--it feels like stepping back…read morein time in the best way. The place has been around since the 70s, and you can really feel that classic charm the moment you walk in. From the vintage-style décor to the bright, fun atmosphere, it's got that nostalgic ice cream parlor vibe that's getting harder to find. The ice cream itself was fantastic--homemade and full of flavor, with a great variety to choose from. Everyone found something they loved. Finley went with a chocolate shake that hit the spot, Callum had a Rocky Road junior scoop, LaRue enjoyed the salted caramel, Emma went all in with a hot fudge sundae, and I had the blackberry cheesecake ice cream--which was incredible and definitely one I'd get again. Service was friendly and easygoing, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. It's not trying to be fancy--just a great, classic spot to grab a sweet treat and enjoy the experience. If you're in the area and want something fun, nostalgic, and genuinely good, this place is absolutely worth a stop.

A good selection of ice cream flavors to select from in various forms- cones, dish, shakes, splits…read moreand more! A fun place to stop with easy access as it is right on Hwy 101.

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Sweet Magnolia Bakery Cafe

4.2(108 reviews)

Delicious breakfast with amazing, quick service! Loved the marionberry jam!! A great spot to stop…read morewhen you're passing through

Super friendly staff, great coffee and food!! The Sunrise Egg Muffin and vanilla latte were perfect!read more

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Big Dog Donuts & Deli

4.4(124 reviews)

0.2 mi

Went around lunchtime and it was super busy. I got a breakfast burrito, my girlfriend got a Rueben,…read moreand we both got potato salad and a donut. The food was ready quick and tasted excellent and the customer service was great. Will be going back next time I'm in the area.

Awesome little donut shop! The building used to be an old gas station. An old gas pump is still out…read morefront. You can't miss the bright yellow exterior right off of Highway 101 in Florence. We walked in about 20 minutes before closing and were immediately greeted by the owner. He was very friendly and helpful. My husband was admiring the huge mixer in the lobby, and the owner brought up a picture on his phone of his wife standing by their even bigger mixer in the back. Super cool. We ended up ordering 4 donuts... chocolate frosted buttermilk bar, maple frosted buttermilk bar, regular old fashioned and chocolate frosted old fashioned. Since we showed up so close to closing, he threw in a couple extra donuts on the house! So nice! All the donuts were super fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend.

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B J's Ice Cream Parlor

3.6(62 reviews)

I've been here a few times and have always had a good experience. The ice cream is fantastic and…read morethe workers are really friendly. There's usually not too long of a line even on weekends, and you can get your ice cream and walk down the street and window shop. There isn't any seating inside, but you can go out on the front porch and sit there to eat. It can be sticky from people spilling ice cream so I usually just take it and go for a walk instead. They don't have any bathrooms here, but there is a public bathroom down the street that is pretty clean. I've gotten the salted caramel ice cream a few times and it's always a hit for me. It's the perfect blend of sweet and salty. I've also tried their brownie ice cream and that was good too.

The ice cream wasn't very good. It seemed overpriced for the quality of the ice cream. Our server…read morealso had dirty hands. However, he was very nice.

Bing cherry, junior scoop

Oregon Trail, Bing Cherry, Huckleberry and topped with Cascade Mountain Blackberry.

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Large taffy selection...this is only about 1/4 of the flavors available.

Lovejoy's Restaurant & Tea Room

4.4(112 reviews)

This place is adorable, exactly what you would expect from a tea shop! The service was a little on…read morethe slower side because there was only one waitress for all the tables. I had the clam chowder which was great, and then we shared some high teas with a variety of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and petit fours. I loved the salmon sandwich and the turkey and cheese -- simple but delicious. The scones were great as well. Definitely a must try in Florence!

What a wonderful place! With eight in our party, there were various selections made off the menu…read more I went with the "Royal Tea." And choose a sausage roll, a Spring mix salad, some of their delicious sandwiches (we all shared) & a desert! The staff were all very friendly & stopped by our table several times checking on us. As you enter, you walk into a gift shop that is small, but packed with gifts, knick-knacks & souvenirs. Throughly enjoyed this unique, fun restaurant.

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New Owner celebration 4/28/25

River Roasters

4.5(320 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is hands down one of my favorite coffee shops I've visited while on vacation. I'm from…read moreSeattle, so I've definitely had my fair share of great coffee spots, and this place absolutely compares. The shop has a beautiful river view and also offers really cute boutique-style gift items for purchase, which added to the overall charm. I came here twice a day during my trip, and every afternoon I treated myself to an iced mocha and they honestly have the best iced mocha I've ever had from a coffee shop. To top it all off, they make their own homemade whipped cream, which was amazing. I only had a couple minor issues during my visits. One time, the barista seemed a little distracted and left the espresso shot sitting on top of the milk a bit too long, so it tasted slightly burnt. It was still enjoyable though. Another small thing was that one of the employees who rang me up a few times wasn't especially friendly. Neither issue was enough to dock any stars because overall this place was wonderful. The coffee, atmosphere, and view made it one of the highlights of my trip and honestly one of the reasons I don't want to leave!

Looks like the only coffee shop in Florence, but service was great, you have a nice waterfront…read moreview, and there's a seating area inside and outside. I heard that the mochas were great and so I got a snickers mocha with oat milk- it was good and had the perfect amount of sweetness. There was a small line but it was bustling inside.

Maple Pecan Scone and large black coffee

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Homegrown Public House & Brewery

4.1(731 reviews)

Stopped here for lunch on a road trip down the Oregon Coast. Such delicious food, beer, and super…read morefriendly staff! Will definitely be back

Awesome !!! We…read morefinally made it to Home grown ! We've tried to get there numerous times and every time they weren't open . Well it was worth the wait ! I got the Forager burger and fries and it was scrumptious and the fries were perfect , my wife got a sandwich that she let me taste and all I can say is oh my ! Then even our teacup poodle had the doggie meatloaf ! Did I mention Dogs are welcome !!! We even met Gus the owners new white puppy and our lil buddy had a nice meet and greet ! ( Pic ) Led Zeppelin was playing on the stereo and it was great ! We highly recommend Homegrown without question for their fantastic food, atmosphere and friendly attitude ! Our pup liked it too !

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Mrs Frisbee cocktail

DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant

2.2(5 reviews)

1.0 mi

The brand new DQ opened this past summer. It's clean and nice. Very clean restrooms. The only…read morereason I didn't give it 5 stars is because too often there's no adult on the premises. I'm in there 2-3 times a week. As long as everything is going smoothly, it's fine. But if there an issue with an offer, or using rewards points, or payment problems, none of these teenagers has been trained to see past whatever is wrong and do the best thing for the customer. They'll let you walk out of the store instead of taking responsibility and making a decision. Example: couldn't figure out how to ring up the coupon they give you when you buy a kids meal. Instead of just doing the math in their head (or on a piece of paper), writing down what they did and finishing the sale, they sent me away with nothing. I hope the owners (whom I've tried to speak with in person but they are never there) see this and make corrections c

The employee Masen shouldn't work there, guy is a piece of work and doesn't have a care in the…read moreworld. If I want a 7$ meal deal and it doesn't say it ends at a time then that's what I'm going to get. You can't just make up a time that the deal ends.

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Mari's Kitchen

4.2(307 reviews)

1.0 mi

Friendly environment, delicious food, fast service, cheap price, this place is fantastic.read more

A group post on Facebook about a breakfast special here that includes fluffy blueberry pancakes…read moredrew me to Florence on a rainy weekend morning. I followed another couple in and overheard another table expressing the regret that they had not spent more time so they could eat here again... not too bad for overheard customers reviews. The table behind me ordered a crab and crusted halibut with a side of linguine that you can order it with Alfredo, marinara, or sausage sauce. Next time. I was here for the breakfast special which includes fluffy pancakes, bacon and eggs and fresh fruit...but on another day I would need to try the brisket Benedict. Chef Mari, the Bulgarian name sake of the kitchen, smokes the brisket in house. Breakfast is served all day; they are only closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. I decided to order a virgin Loaded Bloody Mary (they also have a Bloody Maria which is tequila). Sarah the server was the bartender and knew what she was doing. Bloody Virgin Mary came with steaming hot shrimp and just made bacon. Holy mother of God. Spiced with solid, well-deserved tangy kick...to off set the heat. Absolutely beautiful. The pancakes were incredible and lavishly covered with a rich blueberry compote that was thankfully not too sweet. The bacon was thick but not too thick and just salty in just the best way. Very excited about coming back for the other dishes that I saw being served. That's a good sign. Then Mari came out from the kitchen to say hello to some of us. Wonderful.

Tri-Tip Sandwich

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Fried Oysters

Little Brown Hen Cafe

4.0(653 reviews)

0.7 mi

Bring a big appetite for a delicious meal. Decided to share The Mother Hen. It did not disappoint!…read more Great customer service. Cozy comfortable seating. One of our favorite spots in Florence.

Admittedly, didn't try the food, didn't even step foot inside. This is one star, because, there's a…read moresign on the window that says cash only. What kind of business, in the year 2026, doesn't accept credit cards? Someone traveling on the road, racking up lots of hotel, gasoline, and restaurant bills, uses a credit card. This review is about Customer Service. I'll go somewhere else