It looks and feels like an average diner in a crowded little shopping center, and in many ways it probably is. The food is great and the service has always felt friendly and genuine. It is "just" a diner, but it is one of the best I have ever been to.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
tam truong
Food was good, staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Home Fries
Mohammad Umair
I went here with my family at what seemed like their busiest time Sunday brinch. Service was still impressively fast. I had called to inquire about the wait time, which was none at that moment, but when we arrived there was a line out the door. I walked in and asked for an updated wait time and mentioned that I had called. They remembered me and were gracious enough to honor us with a table in less than 4 minutes. We had a veggie omelette, chocolate chip pancakes, French toast, Arnold palmer, and cookies and cream milkshake. The food was phenomenal. The restaurant is owned by a Palestinian family. The husband dropped by the table to check in and we got to talking a bit. He helps on the weekends. He confirmed the chicken and Turkey bacon is fully halal, as it was labeled on the packaging. The rest of the meats are not confirmed halal. The food was deliciously prepared. The pancakes were soft and melted in your mouth. The omelette was amazing I asked to add jalapenos and they accommodated. The hash browns were crispy and the coffee was smooth. By the way they said the menu was recently redone and there were new items added. All of us had a great time and will definitely go back more often.Parking: Parking is part of the strip mallKid-friendliness: They handed out crayons, drawing pictures, and playdough to our little one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
Jonathan Stewart
This isn’t meant to be critical, but factual end is only my opinion based on my experiences, going to diners. The gentleman who greeted me was very pleasant. My coffee was brought quickly and my order taken shortly after that.The portions were very large however, my eggs felt glassy and I did inquire if they were powdered eggs or real eggs and was told they were real. I did like that they had real potatoes.Overall, I wasn’t dissatisfied. However, I wouldn’t make a return visit. Almost almost 4 dollars for a cuppa coffee. I understand the market is trending with higher price beverages.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Pamela Edwards
We really like this diner, however, not so much today. We waited SEVERAL minutes to be acknowledged by our waitress, Amy who was playing with her tips at the register. When she came to the table, not one word to apologize for ignoring us. The server who actually delivers our food was great…you need more like him!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Curt Michaelson
Fun, good food. Just traveling through town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nari Kannan
Good breakfast food! Enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, French Toast
LaShanta Witherspoon
Food was great and the service was even better! Xavier was very friendly and made me the best sunrise mimosa ever! I’ve had Joy before and she’s a great waitress there as well! It’s family friendly and very clean! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, Onion Rings, French Toast
a hoover
Yes I would eat here again with the family and the kids. One of the only breakfast places in Gainesville.4 stars Here I give is equivalent to a B+. The service was excellent, large variety of menu choices, good portions. Parking was plentiful. Restrooms were very clean.I loved the friendly feel of a family restaurant and the down to earth friendly service with great food.I was neutral when we arrived as the location and atmosphere from the outside was a little questionable.The restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Dollar Tree, and a couple middle eastern shops. The inside setting feels like it used to be a Mexican food restaurant or something else.The restroom was a two-stall well sized and looks renovated compared to the restaurant interior - very pleased and unexpected.The food was terrific. I would say their pancakes were better than IHOP and their omelettes were fresh and well made.Make sure to ask for REAL butter otherwise they put some margarine type butter on top. The kids meals were reasonably priced at $3.99 per pancake or waffle and a dollar and some change for fruits and toppings - no milk no sides.I am taking half a star for the atmosphere and half for the minor details of certain food ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Luisa Fernanda Cortes
The food was delicious. At a very good price and the atmosphere is very pleasant.The food was very nice and tasty.
I am giving this diner the benefit of the doubt, due to the fact that I went during a busy time. However, I was very disappointed. I will start with the good. I was greeted and the staff seemed friendly. I ordered an Omelet with home fries and coffee. They started off strong, my server immediately took my drink order and when she returned, she took my food order. However, that was the last time my server came to my table except to drop off the check at the end. The omelet was delicious. I was very happy with that part but the home fries were awful. They were over cooked to the point they were a dark brown and crunchy. Not the way home fries are supposed to be cooked. The diner was dirty and they were under staffed. Due to the fact it was busy and my omelet was good, I would give this place another shot. Otherwise, I would have easily rated this a 2 star and moved on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sharon
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kari M.
Terrible service, overpriced, charged me double for subscription on kids side dish not bringing the ones we paid for. Saw the front desk ignoring the other patrons not bringing their tabs and just playing around. I will definitely not be back. Also, terrible omelette. Go to IHOP instead.
Julie D
Had breakfast at your diner for the first time this morning. The food was great and our server, Joy, really took care of us. We'll be back.
M3lomoore
Family friendly dinner with some of the most amazing staff. Specifically, Joy!!! She’s one reason my family and I keeps returning. Her attention to detail and selflessness makes the entire dining experience totally worthwhile.Joy goes the extra mile to remember your name and order. [That] gesture goes along way!!Highly recommended!! While you’re there, although she’s in high demand, ask for Joy and I’m sure you’ll be happy you did!!✌?
It looks and feels like an average diner in a crowded little shopping center, and in many ways it probably is. The food is great and the service has always felt friendly and genuine. It is "just" a diner, but it is one of the best I have ever been to.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Home Fries
I went here with my family at what seemed like their busiest time Sunday brinch. Service was still impressively fast. I had called to inquire about the wait time, which was none at that moment, but when we arrived there was a line out the door. I walked in and asked for an updated wait time and mentioned that I had called. They remembered me and were gracious enough to honor us with a table in less than 4 minutes. We had a veggie omelette, chocolate chip pancakes, French toast, Arnold palmer, and cookies and cream milkshake. The food was phenomenal. The restaurant is owned by a Palestinian family. The husband dropped by the table to check in and we got to talking a bit. He helps on the weekends. He confirmed the chicken and Turkey bacon is fully halal, as it was labeled on the packaging. The rest of the meats are not confirmed halal. The food was deliciously prepared. The pancakes were soft and melted in your mouth. The omelette was amazing I asked to add jalapenos and they accommodated. The hash browns were crispy and the coffee was smooth. By the way they said the menu was recently redone and there were new items added. All of us had a great time and will definitely go back more often.Parking: Parking is part of the strip mallKid-friendliness: They handed out crayons, drawing pictures, and playdough to our little one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes
This isn’t meant to be critical, but factual end is only my opinion based on my experiences, going to diners. The gentleman who greeted me was very pleasant. My coffee was brought quickly and my order taken shortly after that.The portions were very large however, my eggs felt glassy and I did inquire if they were powdered eggs or real eggs and was told they were real. I did like that they had real potatoes.Overall, I wasn’t dissatisfied. However, I wouldn’t make a return visit. Almost almost 4 dollars for a cuppa coffee. I understand the market is trending with higher price beverages.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: French Toast
We really like this diner, however, not so much today. We waited SEVERAL minutes to be acknowledged by our waitress, Amy who was playing with her tips at the register. When she came to the table, not one word to apologize for ignoring us. The server who actually delivers our food was great…you need more like him!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Fun, good food. Just traveling through town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good breakfast food! Enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancakes, French Toast
Food was great and the service was even better! Xavier was very friendly and made me the best sunrise mimosa ever! I’ve had Joy before and she’s a great waitress there as well! It’s family friendly and very clean! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, Onion Rings, French Toast
Yes I would eat here again with the family and the kids. One of the only breakfast places in Gainesville.4 stars Here I give is equivalent to a B+. The service was excellent, large variety of menu choices, good portions. Parking was plentiful. Restrooms were very clean.I loved the friendly feel of a family restaurant and the down to earth friendly service with great food.I was neutral when we arrived as the location and atmosphere from the outside was a little questionable.The restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Dollar Tree, and a couple middle eastern shops. The inside setting feels like it used to be a Mexican food restaurant or something else.The restroom was a two-stall well sized and looks renovated compared to the restaurant interior - very pleased and unexpected.The food was terrific. I would say their pancakes were better than IHOP and their omelettes were fresh and well made.Make sure to ask for REAL butter otherwise they put some margarine type butter on top. The kids meals were reasonably priced at $3.99 per pancake or waffle and a dollar and some change for fruits and toppings - no milk no sides.I am taking half a star for the atmosphere and half for the minor details of certain food ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was delicious. At a very good price and the atmosphere is very pleasant.The food was very nice and tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I am giving this diner the benefit of the doubt, due to the fact that I went during a busy time. However, I was very disappointed. I will start with the good. I was greeted and the staff seemed friendly. I ordered an Omelet with home fries and coffee. They started off strong, my server immediately took my drink order and when she returned, she took my food order. However, that was the last time my server came to my table except to drop off the check at the end. The omelet was delicious. I was very happy with that part but the home fries were awful. They were over cooked to the point they were a dark brown and crunchy. Not the way home fries are supposed to be cooked. The diner was dirty and they were under staffed. Due to the fact it was busy and my omelet was good, I would give this place another shot. Otherwise, I would have easily rated this a 2 star and moved on.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrible service, overpriced, charged me double for subscription on kids side dish not bringing the ones we paid for. Saw the front desk ignoring the other patrons not bringing their tabs and just playing around. I will definitely not be back. Also, terrible omelette. Go to IHOP instead.
Had breakfast at your diner for the first time this morning. The food was great and our server, Joy, really took care of us. We'll be back.
Family friendly dinner with some of the most amazing staff. Specifically, Joy!!! She’s one reason my family and I keeps returning. Her attention to detail and selflessness makes the entire dining experience totally worthwhile.Joy goes the extra mile to remember your name and order. [That] gesture goes along way!!Highly recommended!! While you’re there, although she’s in high demand, ask for Joy and I’m sure you’ll be happy you did!!✌?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pancake Combo, Pancakes