Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Great eatery for Breakfast and Lunch only. Lots of daily specials.
6 locals recommend
43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House
3483 SW Williston RdGreat eatery for Breakfast and Lunch only. Lots of daily specials.
Cafe C
424 NW 8th AveGreat Brunch Buffet
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th StGreat breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Large portions
Gigi's Cupcakes
3524 SW Archer RdGreat cupcakes but no other desserts available.
Govinda's Bakery & Cafe
604 NW 13th StGreat desserts and bakery
Great Food, locally owned and operated.
https://www.ameliasgainesville.com/
11 locals recommend
Amelia's Restaurant
235 S Main StGreat Food, locally owned and operated.
https://www.ameliasgainesville.com/
Adam's Rib Co
2109 NW 13th StGreat BBQ, Locally owned and operated.
https://adamsribco.com/
Locally Owned and Operated, Great muffins and breakfast.
https://www.thebakerymill.com/
The Bakery Mill
1143 NW 76th BlvdLocally Owned and Operated, Great muffins and breakfast.
https://www.thebakerymill.com/
Locally owned and operated, unique food.
https://bangkoksquarefl.com/
6 locals recommend
Bangkok Square
6500 SW Archer RdLocally owned and operated, unique food.
https://bangkoksquarefl.com/
Locally owned and operated. Very unique place with a great menu.
https://bequeholic.com/
11 locals recommend
Beque Holic
3812 W Newberry RdLocally owned and operated. Very unique place with a great menu.
https://bequeholic.com/
Big Mill's Cheesesteaks
2111 Northwest 13th StreetLocally owned and operated, great cheesesteaks.
https://bigmills.com/
Locally owned and operated. Good Margaritas
https://www.blueagavegnv.com/
8 locals recommend
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
4401 NW 25th Pl.Locally owned and operated. Good Margaritas
https://www.blueagavegnv.com/
Locally owned and operated by Chef Gill. Great local dishes using local ingredients.
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th StLocally owned and operated by Chef Gill. Great local dishes using local ingredients.
Chopstix Cafe
3500 SW 13th StLocally owned and operated. Sits along the edges of Lake Biven.
New restaruant that has made a name of itself quickly. Good food with flair and drinks.
https://www.facebook.com/cintrongnv/
11 locals recommend
ChopStix Bistro
2441 NW 43rd StNew restaruant that has made a name of itself quickly. Good food with flair and drinks.
https://www.facebook.com/cintrongnv/
Another good alternative to the big box coffee places. Locally owned and operated.
https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeCultureGVL/
18 locals recommend
Coffee Culture
2020 NW 13th StAnother good alternative to the big box coffee places. Locally owned and operated.
https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeCultureGVL/
Great and affordable breakfast, locally owned and operated.
https://www.facebook.com/CountryFoodly
Country Foodly
5240 NW 34th BlvdGreat and affordable breakfast, locally owned and operated.
https://www.facebook.com/CountryFoodly
Huge selection of beers on tap, good food, locally owned and operated.
https://thecraftybastards.com/
7 locals recommend
Crafty Bastards Restaurant & Craft Beer Bottle Shoppe
4860 NW 39th AveHuge selection of beers on tap, good food, locally owned and operated.
https://thecraftybastards.com/
Crane Ramen
16 SW 1st AveLocally owned and operated.
https://craneramen.com/
Locally owned and operated by Sister Hazel. Good place to hang out and have coffee, light food etc.
https://www.cymplify.com/cym-coffee
11 locals recommend
CYM Coffee Co
5404 NW 8th AveLocally owned and operated by Sister Hazel. Good place to hang out and have coffee, light food etc.
https://www.cymplify.com/cym-coffee
Locally owned and operated and it has been a fixture in Gainesville for many years.
David's BBQ & Catering
5121 Northwest 39th AvenueLocally owned and operated and it has been a fixture in Gainesville for many years.
Dick Mondell's Burgers & Fries
412 SW 4th Avehttps://www.dickmondells.com/
Locally owned and operated. This is a must try with great desserts and pastries.
Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
4908 Northwest 34th BoulevardLocally owned and operated. This is a must try with great desserts and pastries.
A local favorite for Sushi located downtown. Locally owed and operated and has been around for quite some time.
http://www.dragonflyrestaurants.com/gainesville-florida/
111 locals recommend
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveA local favorite for Sushi located downtown. Locally owed and operated and has been around for quite some time.
http://www.dragonflyrestaurants.com/gainesville-florida/
Upscale steakhouse with other options available. Large wine selection. Locally Chef Britton creates some great dishes. Locally owned and operated.
https://embersofflorida.com/
35 locals recommend
Embers
3545 SW 34th StUpscale steakhouse with other options available. Large wine selection. Locally Chef Britton creates some great dishes. Locally owned and operated.
https://embersofflorida.com/
Locally owned and operated, located in downtown Gainesville. Parking can be a challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/gainesvilleflacos/
14 locals recommend
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
200 W University AveLocally owned and operated, located in downtown Gainesville. Parking can be a challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/gainesvilleflacos/
Haile Village Bistro
5323 SW 91st TerraceLocally Owned and Operated, great homemade desserts.
Homemade donuts, locally owned and operated. These donuts are made out of Potatos.
6 locals recommend
Halo Potato Donuts
1323 S Main StHomemade donuts, locally owned and operated. These donuts are made out of Potatos.
Ichiban Sushi
4928 Northwest 39th AvenueLocally Owned and Operated.
I Love NY Pizza
2645 Southwest 91st StreetGood Pizza, Pizza by the slice also. Locally owned and operated.
Locally owned and operated, more tex mex than authentic mexican.
https://www.lafiestagainesville.com/
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
9513 NW 39th AveLocally owned and operated, more tex mex than authentic mexican.
https://www.lafiestagainesville.com/
Locally owned and operated. More along the lines of tex mex.
http://lapasaditarestaurant.com/
La Pasadita Mexican Restaurant
4126 NW 6th StLocally owned and operated. More along the lines of tex mex.
http://lapasaditarestaurant.com/
Locally owned and operated, more along the lines of tex mex but not bad.
https://lasmargaritasgnv.com/
7 locals recommend
Las Margarita's
4405 NW 39th AveLocally owned and operated, more along the lines of tex mex but not bad.
https://lasmargaritasgnv.com/
Locally owned and opeated. Has a very nice open patio area, located in Downtown Haile Plantation.
https://www.limerockroad.com/
10 locals recommend
Limerock Road
9158 SW 51st RdLocally owned and opeated. Has a very nice open patio area, located in Downtown Haile Plantation.
https://www.limerockroad.com/
Locally owned and operated, has some authentic mexican dishes. Owners are great people.
https://lindavistarestaurants.com/
8 locals recommend
Linda Vista
7070 SW Archer RdLocally owned and operated, has some authentic mexican dishes. Owners are great people.
https://lindavistarestaurants.com/
Liquid Ginger
101 Southeast 2nd PlaceLocally owner and operated.
I Gainesville fixure for many years. Locally owned and operated, burger made fresh daily and they stay open until they run out Expect a line for drive thru but well worth the wait.
10 locals recommend
Mac's Drive Thru
129 NW 10th AveI Gainesville fixure for many years. Locally owned and operated, burger made fresh daily and they stay open until they run out Expect a line for drive thru but well worth the wait.
Newer restaurant to Gainesville. Has serveral location.
https://www.miapalatincafe.com/
40 locals recommend
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville
114 SW 34th StNewer restaurant to Gainesville. Has serveral location.
https://www.miapalatincafe.com/
Another restaurant owned and operated by Chef Gill. Locally owned and operated.
http://mildredsbigcityfood.com/
13 locals recommend
Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University AveAnother restaurant owned and operated by Chef Gill. Locally owned and operated.
http://mildredsbigcityfood.com/
A Gainesville staple for over 40 years. Locally owned and operated with authentic Chinese dishes.
Mr Han's Restaurant
6944 Northwest 10th PlaceA Gainesville staple for over 40 years. Locally owned and operated with authentic Chinese dishes.
Amazing food and service since 1996. Seafood, pasta, steaks, and much more. Full bar, great appetizers. Fantastic Sunday Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar. Locally owned and operated.
https://www.northwestgrille.com/
12 locals recommend
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th AveAmazing food and service since 1996. Seafood, pasta, steaks, and much more. Full bar, great appetizers. Fantastic Sunday Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar. Locally owned and operated.
https://www.northwestgrille.com/
Newer to the restaurant scene. Locally owned and operated with large outdoor seating area.
https://www.facebook.com/onelovecafefl/
31 locals recommend
One Love Cafe
4989 NW 40th PlNewer to the restaurant scene. Locally owned and operated with large outdoor seating area.
https://www.facebook.com/onelovecafefl/
Paramount Grill
12 SW 1 AveLocally owned and operated.
Localled owned and operated. Located in Downtown Haile Village Center.
10 locals recommend
Patticakes in the Village
9124 SW 51st RdLocalled owned and operated. Located in Downtown Haile Village Center.
Locally owned and operated. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and full bar. A little on the pricey side for what you get.
https://www.piesanostogo.com /
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
5200 NW 43rd StLocally owned and operated. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and full bar. A little on the pricey side for what you get.
https://www.piesanostogo.com /
Locally owned and operated, large outdoor seating area, unique selections. http://www.publicandgeneral.com/
61 locals recommend
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveLocally owned and operated, large outdoor seating area, unique selections. http://www.publicandgeneral.com/
Great alternative to the big box coffee stores. Locally owned and operated.
Bay Islands Coffee Company
3270 Southwest 35th BoulevardGreat alternative to the big box coffee stores. Locally owned and operated.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally owned and operated brewery.
https://www.blackadderbrewing.com/
World of Beer Gainesville - 34th
3265 SW 34th StThe Brass Tap - Gainesville
3833 SW Archer RdThe Bull
18 SW 1st Ave
The Top
30 North Main StreetHuge selection of beers on tap. Good Food, locally owned and operated.
https://thecraftybastards.com/
7 locals recommend
Crafty Bastards Restaurant & Craft Beer Bottle Shoppe
4860 NW 39th AveHuge selection of beers on tap. Good Food, locally owned and operated.
https://thecraftybastards.com/
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StLocal Brewery, locally owned and operated
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveLocally owned and operated brewery.
https://swamphead.com/
Locally owned and operated, located in Downtown Gainesville.
https://www.superettegnv.com/
15 locals recommend
superette wine + provisions
1511 NW 2nd StLocally owned and operated, located in Downtown Gainesville.
https://www.superettegnv.com/
Arts & Culture
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdMatheson History Museum
513 E University AveFlorida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdButterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull Rd
City of Gainesville Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs
306 Northeast 6th AvenueThe Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Plhttps://thehipp.org/
Entertainment & Activities
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull RdSplitz
1301 NW 76th BlvdSkate Station FunWorks
1311 Northwest 76 BoulevardStephen C. O'Connell Center
250 Gale Lemerand Dr
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
33 N Main Sthttps://www.visitgainesville.com/explore/
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 Northwest 83 Streethttps://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo/
Gainsville Raceway
11211 N County Road 225Gainesville Raceway: https://gainesvilleraceway.com/
Downtown Library station
Third House Books
400 NW 10th AveLocally owned and operated. Unique place.
Sightseeing
University of Florida
1310 Museum Rd
City of Gainesville
302 Northeast 6th AvenueParks & Nature
Lake Alice
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah BlvdSan Felasco State Hammock Preserve Hiking Trailhead
11101 Millhopper RdKanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th Drivehttps://kanapaha.org/
VISIT FLORIDA
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a state park in Gilchrist County, Florida, along the Santa Fe River. Great place to escape for the day. Natural Springs where the water is 72 degrees all year around.
124 locals recommend
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StGilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a state park in Gilchrist County, Florida, along the Santa Fe River. Great place to escape for the day. Natural Springs where the water is 72 degrees all year around.
Poe Springs is a spring about 3 miles west of High Springs, Florida. It is located in Poe Springs Park, which is 202 acres in size. The spring is isolated from the main part of the park at its center, requiring a 0.3 mile hike one-way. The water temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
64 locals recommend
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd AvePoe Springs is a spring about 3 miles west of High Springs, Florida. It is located in Poe Springs Park, which is 202 acres in size. The spring is isolated from the main part of the park at its center, requiring a 0.3 mile hike one-way. The water temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shopping
The Oaks Mall
6419 W Newberry Rd
Walmart Supercenter
2900 SW 42nd StTarget
250 NW 13th StThe Oaks Mall
6419 W Newberry Rdhttps://www.theoaksmall.com/en.html
Thornebrook Village offers a variety of fine shoppes from local handmade chocolates to unique artwork, a selection of shops and services that cater to your every unique need! Thornebrook also has a variety of unique dining experiences for all occasions, whether you’re grabbing a fresh morning breakfast, meeting friends for lunch or dining on our patio enjoying the lovely Florida nights. Events held regularly in the square are always free of charge and great family entertainment!
2441 NW 43rd St
2441 Northwest 43rd StreetThornebrook Village offers a variety of fine shoppes from local handmade chocolates to unique artwork, a selection of shops and services that cater to your every unique need! Thornebrook also has a variety of unique dining experiences for all occasions, whether you’re grabbing a fresh morning breakfast, meeting friends for lunch or dining on our patio enjoying the lovely Florida nights. Events held regularly in the square are always free of charge and great family entertainment!
From relaxing outside in the beautiful Promenade to shopping for the perfect outfit, the number of amazing things to do at Celebration Pointe is nearly unlimited. Entertainment-Enjoy the area’s first state-of-the-art, luxury theatre — Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX — featuring lounge area and reserved seating, or show your arcade skills off at Dave & Buster's! DINE
Let your taste buds celebrate at one of our many restuarants.
59 locals recommend
Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe AveFrom relaxing outside in the beautiful Promenade to shopping for the perfect outfit, the number of amazing things to do at Celebration Pointe is nearly unlimited. Entertainment-Enjoy the area’s first state-of-the-art, luxury theatre — Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX — featuring lounge area and reserved seating, or show your arcade skills off at Dave & Buster's! DINE
Let your taste buds celebrate at one of our many restuarants.
Largest selection of eateries in North Central Florida all in one place. 50 places for dining, quick eats, or take out. Never circle for a space when you’re in a hurry. Lots of parking = convenience. From shopping for everyday essentials to a special treat for yourself, or finding that special gift. 150 retailers, thousands of brands to choose from.
Butler North
3965 Plaza BlvdLargest selection of eateries in North Central Florida all in one place. 50 places for dining, quick eats, or take out. Never circle for a space when you’re in a hurry. Lots of parking = convenience. From shopping for everyday essentials to a special treat for yourself, or finding that special gift. 150 retailers, thousands of brands to choose from.