Brown Dog Coffeehouse — Restaurant in Ocala

Brown Dog Coffeehouse in Ocala, Florida, is a delightful addition to the downtown area. Located at 40 SW 1st Avenue, this cozy café offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with comfortable seating and a charming fireplace.

The beverage menu is extensive, featuring a variety of coffees, espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, chai lattes, and refreshing smoothies. For those seeking a sweet treat, the genuine Italian gelato, available in over a dozen flavors, is a must-try.

In addition to its impressive drink selection, Brown Dog Coffeehouse serves a variety of food items, including wraps, yogurt, bagels, personal pizzas, and mouthwatering Belgian waffles. Breakfast English muffins are available for those on the go, making it a perfect spot for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch.

The café is equipped with free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal location for students, remote workers, or anyone looking to catch up on emails in a relaxed environment. They also offer special discounts for first responders, teachers, veterans, active-duty military personnel, and seniors aged 60 and over, reflecting their commitment to the community. 

Whether you’re looking for a place to work, relax, or enjoy a delicious meal, Brown Dog Coffeehouse provides a welcoming environment and...

1st visit: Fabulous, great atmosphere with jazz playing in the background. An Americano made the right way! Service was friendly and met expectations. 2nd visit: Pretty good, had a scoop of ice cream that was served in a nice bowl and right portion size. Service was at par with the fist visit. 3rd visit and most likely last visit: Don’t change your background music to sale a “Holiday” that is 6 months away, at most change your music to Christmas Jazz tunes, not Christmas classics…boring. The worst part: it took 30 minutes to get the scoop of ice cream to the table and the serving size was half the size received on the 2nd visit, it was served by the owner whom did not seem to have much of a personality. Not to mention, the order was not as requested. The setup is of no resemblance of a European style cafe and should not be claimed as part of “their story”. Kudos for making your dream come true, it would benefit from a makeover sooner than later. It could have been a true cafe, one of those good ol’ hometown places to go to all the time. But unfortunately , one very bad experience put a halt to that for me and my husband. Good Luck and all...

The atmosphere was cute; however, I’m super disappointed with my first trip into this café. I ordered a cappuccino and got a latte. I talked to the barista to try to explain my disappointment with the drink that she handed me and explained that a cappuccino any where I’ve ever ordered one is basically equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam. The barista didn’t attempt to fix it she only told me how “they” do it which is a centimeter of foam on top of a cup full of cream. I’m totally disappointed with the service and the drink. If I wanted 12 ounces of milk/cream I would have ordered a latte. Glad I didn’t order a large. Super bummed because I really love to support local businesses and after this experience I won’t be back. I should’ve asked for a refund instead of walking out with this drink. Maybe I can fix it when I get home with my milk frother from Nespresso. Super bummer. If their cappuccino isn’t really a cappuccino, then they should call it something else because a cappuccino should be a cappuccino no matter where...