OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Comfy, cozy, amazing-smelling downtown Ocala bakery and breakfast stop-off Night Owl has closed, less than six months after opening in November 2025.
Formerly located at 56 SE 1st Ave., Night Owl took over a spot that previously housed the second outpost of Ocala bakery mainstay Soleil, which itself gave up the prime real estate to concentrate its business in a single location.
The new bakery–named “Night Owl” in tribute to the long overnight hours owners put in baking fresh bread, bagels and other tastiness for morning customers–had long been a dream for owner Jessica Ferrara. Competition for the downtown coffee-meeting crowd is fierce, with plenty of stylish and competent spots just a short walk away; however, Night Owl’s funky, bookish shabby-chic aesthetic and insanely good breakfast sandwiches and breads (we were always partial to the jalapeno-cheddar sourdough) seemed poised to set it apart.
According to reports, the space is already available for lease; interested parties can email soleilocala@gmail.com for more information.