Candid Florida

Stop at the Front Porch!

When you’re driving down US 41 from Dunnellon towards Inverness, a stop at the Front Porch is a must. It’s not just that they’re a family diner serving great country cooking, nor is it the long list of side items – mostly veggies – up on the board each day to round out your lunch. No, it’s the many flavors you’ll encounter, from French silk to lemon meringue to coconut cream – in their awesome mile-high pies. ‘Tis the season to put in your order if you’re not a baker, and if you are, well, stop in and see what you’re up against. These are awesome pieces of pie.

Closed Mondays, but otherwise open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Front Porch Restaurant & Pie Shop
12039 North Florida Avenue
Dunnellon, FL 34434-2211
(352) 489-4708

At the table at Ted's Luncheonette

For pancakes and just-perfect eggs, Ted’s Luncheonette has become a favorite along Alt US 19 south of Clearwater. Given the name, I’m sure it’s busy at lunchtime, but I’ve stopped here several times over the years because I love a good hearty breakfast, and that’s what they do. Inexpensive, too, and with that Greek flair you come to expect when traveling in Pinellas County.  A great hometown diner that shouldn’t be missed.

While I mourn the loss of the Suwannee River Diner in White Springs, I’m pleased to report that the Stormant family is still cooking up the same great country vittles we know and love down at Fat Belly’s, their restaurant on the south side of White Springs near the blinker to Big Shoals.

Barbecue is the mainstay here but they open early for breakfast – 5 AM – for folks headed out early to enjoy the outdoors, and make great pancakes, eggs, and grits. Stop by and fill yourself up!