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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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4120 Bombay Cafe

4120 Bombay Cafe

Restaurant $
Ocala
Abound

Abound

Cafe
Crystal River

Coffee shop and cafe in Crystal River serving specialty coffee drinks and fresh bites in a welcoming space. A new go-to for the Crystal River coffee crowd.

food-drink
American With A Latin Twist

American With A Latin Twist

Restaurant
Bushnell

Cafe in Bushnell blending American and Latin flavors, serving coffee, breakfast items, and lunch in a casual setting.

food-drinkcafe
Another Broken Egg Cafe

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Restaurant
The Villages

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

dog-friendly
Bagel Bros Cafe

Bagel Bros Cafe

Cafe
eustis
food-drink
Bagel Bros Cafe

Bagel Bros Cafe

Bakery
Clermont

Local bagel shop in Clermont serving fresh-baked bagels, deli sandwiches, and breakfast bites. A solid morning stop for a bagel with schmear and a cup of coffee.

Betty Cakes Cafe

Betty Cakes Cafe

Bakery $$
Ocala

Quaint bakery whipping up a wide range of sweet treats & custom desserts, plus light cafe fare.

food-drink
Big Man's Cafe

Big Man's Cafe

Restaurant $
Ocala
Billy's Cafe

Billy's Cafe

Cafe $
The Villages
food-drink
BOARD GAME CAFE

BOARD GAME CAFE

Cafe
Ocala
food-drink
Bori Burger Café and More

Bori Burger Café and More

Restaurant $
Leesburg

Cuban-inspired cafe in Leesburg known for its Cuban sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beef empanadas, and generous portions at affordable prices.

Brick & Iron Cafe

Brick & Iron Cafe

Restaurant $
Ocala

A health-conscious cafe in downtown Ocala specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, and grab-and-go meals. If you're looking for something lighter than the usual comfort food options, this is your spot. Great coffee, too.

food-drinkcafe
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe

Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe

Restaurant $$
Crystal River

Cajun-style seafood restaurant and fish market in Crystal River. Buy fresh seafood to take home or sit down for boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, and po'boys with a Louisiana kick.

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

Restaurant $
The Villages

Authentic Colombian flavors in a cozy cafe setting just outside The Villages. The arepas and empanadas are the real deal, and the coffee is strong enough to remind you why Colombia is famous for it.

family-friendlydog-friendlycafe
Central Cafe & Bakery

Central Cafe & Bakery

Restaurant
Inverness

Charming cafe and bakery serving fresh-baked goods, breakfast, and lunch in Inverness.

family-friendly
Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering

Cheeser's Palace Cafe and Catering

Restaurant
Clermont

Specialty cheese cafe and catering in downtown Clermont

Christmas Cafe

Christmas Cafe

Restaurant $$
Inverness

Coffee house in Inverness serving coffee, acai bowls, crepes, soups, energy drinks, and soft-serve ice cream in a cozy atmosphere.

food-drinkcafe
Cody's on 4th

Cody's on 4th

Restaurant $$
Mount Dora

Casual cafe on 4th Avenue in Mount Dora serving coffee, sandwiches, and light bites in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. A solid stop for a quick lunch while exploring downtown.

food-drinkcafefamily-friendly
Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Copacabana Cuban Cafe

Restaurant $
Mount Dora

Authentic Cuban restaurant tucked in a downtown Mount Dora alley serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, and what the Orlando Sentinel voted the best mojito in Central Florida. Live music and generous portions.

Dark & Light Cafe

Dark & Light Cafe

Restaurant $$
Mount Dora

Specialty coffee shop on Donnelly Street in Mount Dora with carefully crafted espresso drinks, pour-overs, and a rotating selection of single-origin beans. Cozy and inviting for a caffeine-fueled afternoon.

Energy Lab Cafe

Energy Lab Cafe

Cafe
Clermont
food-drink
First Watch

First Watch

Restaurant $$
The Villages

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Florida Citrus Tower

Florida Citrus Tower

Attraction
Clermont

Iconic 226-foot observation tower built in 1956 to overlook miles of orange groves. The 360-degree deck offers views across eight counties, and the base houses a cafe, museum, and event space. Recently renovated and reopened in 2023.

family-friendly