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GAINESVILLE FL
The Swamp Restaurant is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

1. The Swamp Restaurant

1642 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Restaurant · University Park · 41 tips and reviews
The Flying Biscuit Café is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

2. The Flying Biscuit Café

8.3
4150 NW 16th Blvd (at NW 43rd St & NW 23rd Ave), Gainesville, FL
Breakfast Spot · 69 tips and reviews

JessieJessie: I usually hate grits, but these are delicious! They are an absolute must-have!

Civilization is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

3. Civilization

1511 NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

stacey e.stacey e.: the challah bread French toast is pretty awesome and amazing but the oven fried potatoes are still my favorite!! :D

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4. The Warehouse Restaurant & Lounge

6.8
502 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
New American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Nikko M.Nikko Myers: The roasted pumpkin soup is amazing!

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5. Leonardo's 706

7.6
706 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Mary P.Mary Park-Smith: My faves are Blacken grouper with red pepper sauce and the black and blue tuna..yum!

The Fat Tuscan Cafe is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

6. The Fat Tuscan Cafe

725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
Sandwich Spot · 9 tips and reviews

Vishal A.Vishal Agarwala 👳🏽‍♀️: the sweet potato ginger soup and turkey, apple, bré panini are delicious together

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7. The Top

9.1
30 N Main St (at W University Ave), Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews

Sara L.Sara L: The Mastadon burger with corn nuggets!!!!

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8. Reggae Shack

8.0
619 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Caribbean Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Perrie W.Perrie Whitten: Great food, great service and super nice staff! Love the music too. My daughter loves the dutty fries.

101 Downtown is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

9. 101 Downtown

201 SE 2nd Ave #101, Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

MelanieMelanie: Yummy brunch and better dinner!

The Laboratory, A Cafe Of Science is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

10. The Laboratory, A Cafe Of Science

818 W University Ave (8th street), Gainesville, FL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

FlyOnTheWindScreenFlyOnTheWindScreen: Try Tesla's Testes. Delicious. Also ask Gary to make u a quesadilla Not on the menu!

Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

11. Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate

8.2
48 SW 2nd St (at SE 1st Ave.), Gainesville, FL
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews

Taylor M.Taylor McKnight: Best coffee shop in Florida, on par with any SF or NYC shop.

Relish is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

12. Relish

7.6
1702 W University Ave Ste D (NW 17th Street), Gainesville, FL
Burger Joint · University Park · 20 tips and reviews

Mike "White Kanye" F.Mike "White Kanye" Flannery: best burgers in Gainesville! hands down

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13. Cody's Original Roadhouse

3100 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
Steakhouse · 21 tips and reviews

Drew T.Drew Tate: A must visit every time I go to Gainesville!! Go Gators!!!!

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14. Peach Valley Cafe

7.5
3275 SW 34th St (SW 32nd Terr), Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · Celebration Point · 37 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Casey: Get the Apple Fritters.

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15. Maude's Classic Café

6.9
101 SE 2nd Pl (btw S Main St. & SE 2 St.), Gainesville, FL
Coffee Shop · 48 tips and reviews

barbibarbi: Hipster cafe. Nice, independent coffeeshop with terrible service. Staff is usually too cool to wait on you, but the coffee & food is really good.

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16. Mildred's Big City Food

8.1
3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
New American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Adam J.Adam J: The free calamari was very lightly breaded.. And perfect. Best i've ever had by far!

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17. Uppercrust

9.0
4116 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
Bakery · 26 tips and reviews

Sara E.Sara Elena: Get there early for breakfast, and get yourself a raspberry filled anything!

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18. Mac's Drive Thru

8.7
129 NW 10th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Burger Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hines: Order the Double Cheeseburger! Awesome fries and their soft drinks and tea are in styrofoam cups! Yum.

19. Burrito Brothers Taco Company

1402 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Burrito Restaurant · University Park · 50 tips and reviews

Dan W.Dan Wunderlich: One of the most unique and treasured local spots in Gainesville. Especially since moving to the new location with seating, it is really worth the trip on a pleasant day. Be careful parking, though- no

20. Pio's Pasta Company

4320 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Italian Restaurant · No tips or reviews

21. El Rancho Viejo

4320 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Gator's Dockside is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

22. Gator's Dockside

7.4
3842 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

23. Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi

7.7
3832 W Newberry Rd #1J, Gainesville, FL
Asian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
McAlister's Deli is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

24. McAlister's Deli

8.8
618 NW 60th St Ste C, Gainesville, FL
Deli · 11 tips and reviews
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25. Lollicup

3550 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL
Bubble Tea Shop · 21 tips and reviews
Salty Dog Saloon is one of GAINESVILLE FL.

26. Salty Dog Saloon

6.9
1712 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Bar · University Park · 23 tips and reviews