OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala’s retail and dining scene is set to welcome three new eateries in 2025, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy a dining journey from breakfast to dessert—all in one day.
Kevin Sheilley, President/CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP), shared the details on these upcoming additions.
Kick off your day with Ellianos Coffee, a drive through coffee shop specializing in hand-crafted espresso drinks and serving smoothies, teas, breakfast, and more. Currently, the only location in the area is off Abshier Boulevard in Belleview. The newest location will open mid-2025 near Ocala International Airport, with plans for additional spots in southeast and southwest Ocala.
For lunch, head over to Mooyah Burgers, where you can pick from dozens of burger options – or build your own! Mooyah Burgers has been working on construction next to Mellow Mushroom off Ocala’s downtown square. This highly anticipated location is expected to open in early 2025.
Wrap up your day with an iconic dessert: the Dairy Queen blizzard. Dairy Queen announced that they’ll be building a new location in northwest Ocala, on 27th Avenue by Interstate 75. Construction will start mid-year in 2025, and the location will open by the end of the year.
POV:Ocala is the CEP’s bimonthly video series to keep the Ocala Metro in the know on what’s new and coming to Ocala, hosted by CEP President & CEO, Kevin Sheilley.