Foodie Guidebook
Food scene
43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House
4410 NW 25th Pl.Big menu
Bagels & Noodles
1222 W University AveNear UF
East End Eatery
1202 NE 8th AveOutside seating
Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveHealthy & from scratch
Downtown (and often busy), but brunch has endless mimosas and the food is consistently great. Don't try to go on a Friday or Saturday night unless you like loud mayhem or it is a UF break.
13 locals recommend
Original American Kitchen
15 SE 1st AveDowntown (and often busy), but brunch has endless mimosas and the food is consistently great. Don't try to go on a Friday or Saturday night unless you like loud mayhem or it is a UF break.
Mint Indian Eatery
868 BroadwayVegetarian and very close to the house.
Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina
7750 W Newberry RdExcellent food, very close to house.
Big Mill's Cheesesteaks
2111 Northwest 13th StreetExcellent cheesesteaks
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville
114 SW 34th StAffordable
El Indio
407 NW 13th StLong time local favorite drive-through/walk-up service
Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University AveExcellent service, great food
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveFunky pizza spot with occasional live music
Excellent southern-style seafood place near the UF/Shands hospital
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th StExcellent southern-style seafood place near the UF/Shands hospital
The Top
30 North Main StreetLocal favorite for burgers. They get busy on weekends.
Nopal by Cintrón
5112 Northwest 34th BoulevardGreat patio
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveBest sushi downtown - modern feel
Hana Sushi
3147 Southwest 45th StreetFried rice and sushi are amazing. They deliver via Uber Eats for cheap!
Amelia's Restaurant
235 S Main StConsistently good Italian
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveExcellent patio on the NE end of town
Amazing sunset views. Not open every day, though, so check their hours. Most love the food. I'm meh on it but the sunset makes up for it.
25 locals recommend
Chopstix Cafe
3500 SW 13th StAmazing sunset views. Not open every day, though, so check their hours. Most love the food. I'm meh on it but the sunset makes up for it.