Big Man's Cafe in Ocala
Southern soul food at 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472, in Springs Plaza. Open from 6 AM daily, closing at 3 PM Monday through Thursday, 6 PM Friday and Saturday and 4 PM Sunday.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Published October 29, 2026 · Checked against Google Business Profiles, the restaurant's Facebook page and its online ordering page
Where Is Big Man's Cafe in Ocala?
Big Man's Cafe is at 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472. Google lists the building as Springs Plaza, on SE Maricamp Road in southeast Marion County, near Spring Lake Rd. Its Google Business Profile files it as a Southern restaurant, and the restaurant's Facebook page describes it as "Southern Food with Soul" with dine-in and in-store pickup. The phone number on both is (352) 292-3170.
Temporary closures are posted there first. For other breakfast and lunch choices on the same road, see our Scrambles Cafe guide or the wider SE Ocala restaurants guide.
On Oct. 29, 2026, the Maricamp Road listing showed a 4.7-star average from 141 Google reviews. Sweet potatoes, oxtail, the fish sandwich and the welcoming atmosphere are among the topics Google reviewers mention.
Address, Phone & Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Hours as posted on Google as of Oct. 29, 2026. Check the restaurant's Facebook page for holiday closures.
Which Big Man's Cafe Address Is Open?
Two Big Man's Cafe addresses show up in Ocala searches, and only one is open. Google lists the original restaurant at 1011 NE 14th St as permanently closed, with a phone number of (352) 421-9867 and a 4.7-star average from 1,222 reviews. The Maricamp Road restaurant has its own Google listing, named "Big Man's Cafe - Maricamp." Anyone driving to eat should use the Maricamp Road address.
| Listing | Address | Phone | Status on Oct. 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricamp location (open) | 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472 (Springs Plaza) | (352) 292-3170 | Open. Google lists 6 AM opening daily, 3 PM close Monday through Thursday. |
| NE 14th St location (closed) | 1011 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470 | (352) 421-9867 | Google shows "Permanently closed." |
Sources: the two Google Business Profiles (Maricamp and NE 14th St) and the SpotOn ordering page. The reason for the NE 14th St closure was not stated on the pages checked.
What Does Big Man's Cafe Serve?
Big Man's Cafe describes its food as "Southern Food with Soul." The restaurant did not have a menu with prices posted on a page that could be opened on Oct. 29, 2026: its old website address returned a page-not-found error and the online ordering page said ordering was unavailable. This page therefore lists no prices. Google sorts reviews by topic, and these are some of the topics listed for the Maricamp Road location.
| Review topic on Google | Reviews mentioning it |
|---|---|
| Sweet potato | 8 |
| Welcoming atmosphere | 8 |
| Oxtail | 7 |
| Fish sandwich | 5 |
Reviewers on the listing also describe stopping in for breakfast. Because the menu changes and was not posted online, calling (352) 292-3170 is the reliable way to confirm what is on that day's menu and what it costs. For other soul food kitchens, see our soul food in Ocala guide, and for morning options see breakfast places in Ocala.
What to Know Before Visiting Big Man's Cafe
A breakfast-and-lunch Southern kitchen with early hours and a longer Friday and Saturday.
Early Open, Afternoon Close
The doors open at 6 AM every day. Monday through Thursday the cafe closes at 3 PM; Friday and Saturday it stays open until 6 PM and Sunday until 4 PM.
Holiday and Special Closures
The restaurant announces temporary closures on its Facebook page. Checking that page or calling before a holiday visit confirms whether the doors are open.
Dine-In and In-Store Pickup
The Facebook page lists dine-in and in-store pickup, with a $$ price range. Google also links an online ordering page, which showed ordering as unavailable on Oct. 29, 2026.
Wheelchair Accessible
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating at the Maricamp Road location.
Frequently Asked Questions About Big Man's Cafe
Where is Big Man's Cafe in Ocala?
Big Man's Cafe is at 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472, in Springs Plaza on SE Maricamp Road in southeast Marion County. The phone number on its Google Business Profile and its Facebook page is (352) 292-3170.
What are Big Man's Cafe's hours?
As shown on Google on Oct. 29, 2026, Big Man's Cafe on Maricamp Road opens at 6 AM every day. It closes at 3 PM Monday through Thursday, 6 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 4 PM on Sunday.
Does Big Man's Cafe close for holidays or special days?
The restaurant posts temporary closures on its Facebook page, so checking the page or calling (352) 292-3170 before a holiday or special-occasion visit is the safest way to confirm it is open.
Is the Big Man's Cafe on NE 14th Street still open?
Google lists the original Big Man's Cafe at 1011 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470 as permanently closed. The restaurant's Facebook page and its open Google listing both give the Maricamp Road address, 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, so that is the one to visit.
What kind of food does Big Man's Cafe serve?
The restaurant's Facebook page describes it as "Southern Food with Soul," and Google categorizes it as a Southern restaurant. Oxtail, fish sandwiches and sweet potatoes are among the topics reviewers mention on its Google listing. The restaurant's menu was not available online on Oct. 29, 2026, so call (352) 292-3170 for current dishes and prices.
Does Big Man's Cafe serve breakfast?
It opens at 6 AM daily according to Google, and Google reviewers describe visiting for breakfast and ordering pancakes. The menu was not published online on Oct. 29, 2026, so call (352) 292-3170 to confirm what is served in the morning.
Can I order Big Man's Cafe online or for pickup?
The restaurant's Facebook page lists dine-in and in-store pickup, and its Google listing links an online ordering page through SpotOn. The ordering page showed "Online ordering not available" when checked on Oct. 29, 2026, so calling ahead is the safer route.
Is Big Man's Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Its Google Business Profile lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
How We Checked This Page
The address, ZIP, phone number, hours, accessibility details, review count and review topics come from the restaurant's Google Business Profile for 9425 SE Maricamp Rd; the closed status of the NE 14th St location comes from that address's Google Business Profile. The restaurant's Facebook page supplied the cuisine description, services and price range. The SpotOn ordering page was checked for availability. All were checked on Oct. 29, 2026.
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Big Man's Cafe en Ocala: dirección, horario y teléfono
Big Man's Cafe es un restaurante de comida sureña, o "soul food", ubicado en 9425 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472, en Springs Plaza, Condado de Marion; su teléfono es (352) 292-3170. Según Google, abre todos los días a las 6 a.m. y cierra a las 3 p.m. de lunes a jueves, a las 6 p.m. los viernes y sábados y a las 4 p.m. los domingos. Los cierres temporales se anuncian primero en su página de Facebook. El local original en 1011 NE 14th St aparece en Google como cerrado permanentemente, por lo que conviene visitar la dirección de Maricamp Road. El menú no estaba publicado en línea el 29 de octubre de 2026, así que se recomienda llamar para confirmar platos y precios.