Restaurants in Gainesville

“I ordered two Cortados (forgot to take pics), both were very good. I got one with whole milk and one with almond milk( I always wanted to try, but after tasting I don’t recommend). I definitely suggest staying with the whole milk. Very cool atmosphere and the owners were extremely nice and friendly. They wanted to listen to their customers and see if there was any drinks they could consider adding to the menu. I told them plain sparkling water to have with the cortado and they liked the idea and were going to look into getting some. Not many coffee shops where the owners are so welcoming, friendly and ears open. I recommend stopping in and getting a coffee of your choice, you won’t regret your experience.

Cortado ratings (I try to do with all places I visit):

(only because it didn’t come with a sidecar) but 3 bc it came in the right glass. Lots of places don’t know how to serve a proper cortado.
Coffee (was a simple heart, I forgot picture)”

“Great service and food !!”

“Está tan rica la comida en Sazón Latina. he ido dos veces en familia y ordenamos, lomo saltado, tacos, pescado frito, pupusas, pollo con camarones, chicharrón con yuca. La comida save tan rica y fresca. Cada platillo ha sido buenísimo. la atención que te dan también es exelente, te sientes bienvenido. Angie nos atendió hoy y fue tan amigable y profesional con nosotros. The food at Sazón Latina does not disappoint. my family and I have tried several different dishes and each one has been amazing. the food tastes incredible, and the ingredients are fresh and too quality. The service is wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. I'm amazed that the place wasn't packed both times I've been there, but if you're thinking about it, go try it and spread the word on this local business.”

“Love the food and ambience was also amazing ❤️”

“If you are looking for a fantastic Indian dining experience, look no further than Pakwaan Indian Cuisine. This restaurant truly stands out for its delicious food, excellent customer service, and warm inviting atmosphere!!”

“We always get good service. Elmer and Yanira are two of the best examples.”

“From start to finish everything was perfect and the food is authentic and delicious!!!”

“We can’t thank you enough at Ourisman Kia Fairfax for catering our Holiday party !! Everyone loved it especially the brisket and ribs !!”

“We are ordering from our office since more 2 years, from manhattan pizza in gainesville were are located 6,miles from them we never try different location because we trust big time this place running under a great person and great manager ,he did not learn the business from here,he was born were the food has been created greece italie and mediterenian midle east ,they never late
or braught us wrong or missing items
One word only,
Thank you.Manhattan pizza Gainesville for braught us the happiness and the satisfaction when we eat each bite,
Fernando aquino 3,14 ,2025”

“Such a GREAT place to eat. The staff are so warm and welcoming, makes me feel at home. Love the people and of course the amazing juicy barbecue. You just got yourself a new regular!”

“Their app sucks! Constantly reloads while you’re trying to complete your order. The food is top notch but the app is awful!”

“I often eat here when I'm on a business trip and it's delicious”

“I’ve had more hangry joes since I’ve moved out east than any other restaurant, my family and I *love* it. Biggest caveat, which is one of their strengths, is that the restaurant makes everything fresh… The spice levels have been variable at the five or six different ones I’ve been to! I only get mild, it sometimes the mild is too spicy. Then I’ll ask for “no heat” and it will be completely unseasoned…. If I could just find some consistency in their mild, I’d be good to go. LOL So far my favorite location has been crystal city around the pentagon shops. They always add ranch, and the cook is impeccable!”

“We had a very wonderful experience at Olive Pizza & Grill . the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind, For Vegetarians also this is the good option,”

“Outstanding food, one of the best peruvian restaurants I have ever visited. Clean, great service and the chicken was outstanding.”

“Order the Key Lime Pie! 💚”

“Margaritas always nails it! Customer Service is always very very friendly. For take out they get you in and out quickly. And best of all my picky husband really liked their chicken cheesesteaks. As a Philly native he is very particular and Margaritas as I said nailed it! #newregulars”

“Amazing quality of food! Staff were friendly! And the place was clean”

“First time here while traveling for work and it was 💯 amazing!!! Very friendly staff and AMAZING Ribeyes! Definitely will be back and definitely recommend trying it out!! 💪🏼🔥”

“Husband and I eat breakfast on Sundays at Gainesville Diner. Such a friendly atmosphere, our food is always delicious and hot. Amy is always our waitress--she is absolutely amazing, always friendly, and makes us feel as though we are her very dear friends. She brings us our coffee first thing without us even having to ask for it. The food is great, but Amy is what makes Gainesville Diner so very special.”

“Love the service and friendly stuff”

“Been going to Mama Mia's since my parents took me as a kid in the 70's . Same owners , excellent food and atmosphere . Real engaging service with actual conversation , you need to experience . All the food is good -”

“Food was ready on time and was still hot when I picked it up. The taste was AWESOME…my family really enjoyed the meal. The food was fresh and very tasty! Best takeout we have had in a while. Hands down one of our favorite restaurants to order from.”

“Our waitress was great and the food was even better. The menu has items that cannot be found around Haymarket and the flavor is amazing. This restaurant should be full every night.”

“A great, slightly off the beaten path kind of place with a decent beer selection, daily specials and solid pub grub. Tried their Chicago dogs the other day; no poppyseed buns but authentic otherwise and the dogs themselves were very high quality. Love the atmosphere, it feels like a hometown bar for sure.”

“1st time here. Delicious crab cakes and crab and hush puppies. Nice atmosphere and very good wait staff. we are from Ohio and we're visiting and stumbled across this place by accident and so glad we did. we will be back when we go back to the area.”

“Was a bit disappointed they ran out of Alfredo sauce, but with so many delicious options it didn't take me long to pick a replacement! Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was yummy.”

“The Steak and Cheese Sub was very good and delivery was fast. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

“Sarah is excellent bartender and server. We always enjoying seeing her for brunch on Sundays.”

“Always a 10/10 experience!”

“Did NOT disappoint! Enjoyed a tasty meal at La Finca this weekend. Staff was friendly and attentive. Most important, the food was delish. Salsa was smooth--just a hint of heat and not too much cilantro. Beef and chicken flautas offered a great crunch and tender meat filling. Chile relleno, filled with melty cheesy goodness, was a hit! The skinny margarita was as you'd expect--good, but not quite the punch of a regular margarita. The mango-habanero shrimp was a beautiful presentation and the sauce packed a great, sweet kick--minus a star for shrimp being really over cooked (easy fix for the kitchen, though). Sounds like the new management team is off to a promising start and we can't wait to visit again!”

“Helpful staff. Freaking great cakes! Highly recommend”

“We love Passion Fin and highly recommend the restaurant.”

“Wegman’s is one of those grocery stores that raises the standards on luxury super markets. If you think Whole Foods Markets are the best you’ve probably never been to a Wegman’s. Their selection is even better and more exotic with offerings such as giant oversized soft pretzels stuffed with real crab meat and lobster meat sans the shells. Whole Foods Markets only wishes they had the freedom to offer such items. Aside from those special custom made foods they also offer all of the best organic produce and various other nationwide organic items plus they’re not too elite to offer things like Campbell’s soups and whatnot unlike WFM. You really get the best of both worlds from the luxury grocery stores world plus they’re plebeian regular grocery store shopping all available in one store.”

“I go to this Starbucks multiple times a week! Each time I see Benji and he's always providing great customer service to everyone I see him interact with. He's pleasant and polite and really knows how to fill orders quickly and accurately. His exemplary service will keep me coming back again and again!”

“Love how they don’t use powder!!”

“Well it looked good on the outside... unfortunately they used the wrong cake from what I had asked for. Still waiting for my refund :( I live in PA. They worked with me via email and phone calls to make the perfect Minion Ice Cream cake for my daughter so we could celebrate her in VA. I just wish I could attach a picture.”

“Everything was wonderful not what I expected 👌🏾”

“We have ordered from Afghan Famous Kabob several times for family gatherings and we have never been disappointed! The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is always perfect and delicious, and is ready for pick-up at the agreed-upon time. This past week we received wonderful service and delicious food, as always. We will always come back!! Thank you!!! ❤️”

“Easily the best place to be in Gainesville for all the craft beer drinkers, music lovers and BBQ eaters!!! I frequent this place on a weekly basis, not just because it's close to the house, but because it's a FUN atmosphere. There are dart boards, arcade games, board games, live music, comedy shows and good food. You can host private parties here too!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!! 60+ taps of beer and TOP SHELF bourbon/whiskey!”

“I went here for my birthday and had a great time.

The staff was very friendly and professional; the wait time for orders was almost nonexistent. Our chef was very friendly and professional, and the food was amazing.

Because it was my birthday, they threw in a slice of cheesecake and a balloon hat, free of charge.

I most definitely recommend this place!

Parking: The parking lot is in front of the restaraunt.”

“I just had the BEST customer service from y’all!! Kate went over and beyond to take care of a problem that was caused by another company. Kate you are the BEST!! THANK YOU!!!”

“Excellent service and the food choices were exceptional. Loved the Pizooki lunch specials...the perfect combination for a satisfying lunch for the (senior) ladies.”

“I visited early morning with my family and enjoyed the fresh breakfast. The new bannana shake or smoothie was awesome.

Vegetarian options: Enjoy their salad

Dietary restrictions: Not much

Parking: No issues

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Our experience here at Nandos was wonderful. The food was fresh and quick to be served, the employees were nice and polite. The environment was beautiful and jazzy, the walls and ceilings were head to toe with decorations. The seating was relatively large and comfortable. The Chandeliers were simple, wooden, and perfect for the environment. The manager Steve, was incredibly nice and friendly. He helped around the place and was hardworking.
The food was delicious and out of this world, it's impossible not to gorge yourself on the food. Would definitely recommend and come back here again.”

“Great food and drinks! The staff made it even more fun! Great spot!”

“Bro. They are the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. Cheese is good. Meatsters is also really good (keep in mind that not everything on meatsters is halal but you can tell them to make everything halal) and also fajita. Customer service is amazing, but someone else is gonna talk about that in detail.

Vegetarian options: There is options with no meat

Dietary restrictions: It’s halal (except for some things)

Kid-friendliness: I mean their cheese pizza was really good”

“We have been here a few times recently but had alwats come here every so often over the past few years. Always have had good service when coming to this location.”

“I don't know which honey baked my ham samndwhich but damn honey that ham was bussin ? ???

Parking: Yes plenty and handicap parking

Kid-friendliness: Safe and friendly next to a best buy

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Absolutely phenomenal. The atmosphere of this place screams, "Hey man, come get a sandwich, we're all friends here." Which is epic. Great sandwich too. Damn.”

“Yes the service slow but its a small family restaurant so you have take that into account. Maybe they should hire more but i am not sure if they get enough traffic to afford it. The food is good though. Its worth the wait. The subs are piled with a ton of meat and the pizza was good.”

“We love Potbelly! Nice location and friendly workers! Original Roast beef with provolone cheese, lettuce, extra pickles, hot peppers and Italian Seasoning on a white roll. My lunch date had an original Wreck with mayo, lettuce and pickles on a wheat roll. We both enjoyed a chocolate milkshake with a cookie on the straw. Sandwiches and shakes were delicious!! And two jars of hot peppers to go!!”

“the food is very yummy and it helps me to be healthy and i get to smile when i am in the restrauant”

“I absolutely love this place! My dad and I went to CM Chicken last Thursday and it was absolutely delicious. If you like spicy wings I recommend their spicy red pepper sauce it is AMAZING! Also their cheese balls and sandwiches were incredible too! The staff and owners were so nice and friendly, and I can’t wait to go back!!”

“The only downside of this place is that they dont deliver. The food is so good, i go pick it up anyway. Good food, always ready quickly, reasonable prices, polite and friendly staff. Go to China inn.”

“Great and fast service, Chris was helpful and polite. Food was prepared fast and quickly”

“I'm gluten intolerant , so this place is absolutely 💯 perfect for me, fresh food, huge portions and affordable prices.”

“Stopped in recently and had great service from Sofia. She was friendly and courteous and very helpful making food suggestions”

“Smash Burger did a renewal, it seems. This is my favorite burger place nearby. Burgers are awesome and also surprisingly their scorching hot fries are one of the best fries, I have ever had in my life.”