Guidebook for Gainesville

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Guidebook for Gainesville

Food Scene

Great eatery for Breakfast and Lunch only. Lots of daily specials.
6 locals raden deze aan
43rd Street Deli & Breakfast House
3483 SW Williston Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
Great eatery for Breakfast and Lunch only. Lots of daily specials.
Great Brunch Buffet
Cafe C
424 NW 8th Ave
Great Brunch Buffet
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Large portions
16 locals raden deze aan
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St
16 locals raden deze aan
Great breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Large portions
Great cupcakes but no other desserts available.
Gigi's Cupcakes
3524 SW Archer Rd
Great cupcakes but no other desserts available.
Great desserts and bakery
Govinda's Bakery & Cafe
604 NW 13th St
Great desserts and bakery
Great Food, locally owned and operated. https://www.ameliasgainesville.com/
11 locals raden deze aan
Amelia's Restaurant
235 S Main St
11 locals raden deze aan
Great Food, locally owned and operated. https://www.ameliasgainesville.com/
Great BBQ, Locally owned and operated. https://adamsribco.com/
12 locals raden deze aan
Adam's Rib Co
2109 NW 13th St
12 locals raden deze aan
Great 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 Blvd
Locally Owned and Operated, Great muffins and breakfast. https://www.thebakerymill.com/
Locally owned and operated, unique food. https://bangkoksquarefl.com/
6 locals raden deze aan
Bangkok Square
6500 SW Archer Rd
6 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated, unique food. https://bangkoksquarefl.com/
Locally owned and operated. Very unique place with a great menu. https://bequeholic.com/
11 locals raden deze aan
Beque Holic
3812 W Newberry Rd
11 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated. Very unique place with a great menu. https://bequeholic.com/
Locally owned and operated, great cheesesteaks. https://bigmills.com/
Big Mill's Cheesesteaks
2111 Northwest 13th Street
Locally owned and operated, great cheesesteaks. https://bigmills.com/
Locally owned and operated. Good Margaritas https://www.blueagavegnv.com/
8 locals raden deze aan
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant
4401 NW 25th Pl.
8 locals raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th St
13 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated by Chef Gill. Great local dishes using local ingredients.
Locally owned and operated. Sits along the edges of Lake Biven.
25 locals raden deze aan
Chopstix Cafe
3500 SW 13th St
25 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 raden deze aan
ChopStix Bistro
2441 NW 43rd St
11 locals raden deze aan
New 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 raden deze aan
Coffee Culture
2020 NW 13th St
18 locals raden deze aan
Another 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 Blvd
Great 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 raden deze aan
Crafty Bastards Restaurant & Craft Beer Bottle Shoppe
4860 NW 39th Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
Huge selection of beers on tap, good food, locally owned and operated. https://thecraftybastards.com/
Locally owned and operated. https://craneramen.com/
29 locals raden deze aan
Crane Ramen
16 SW 1st Ave
29 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 raden deze aan
CYM Coffee Co
5404 NW 8th Ave
11 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 Avenue
Locally owned and operated and it has been a fixture in Gainesville for many years.
https://www.dickmondells.com/
Dick Mondell's Burgers & Fries
412 SW 4th Ave
https://www.dickmondells.com/
Locally owned and operated. This is a must try with great desserts and pastries.
Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
4908 Northwest 34th Boulevard
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd Ave
111 locals raden deze aan
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/
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 raden deze aan
Embers
3545 SW 34th St
35 locals raden deze aan
Upscale 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 raden deze aan
Flaco's Cuban Bakery
200 W University Ave
14 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated, located in downtown Gainesville. Parking can be a challenge. https://www.facebook.com/gainesvilleflacos/
Locally Owned and Operated, great homemade desserts.
12 locals raden deze aan
Haile Village Bistro
5323 SW 91st Terrace
12 locals raden deze aan
Locally Owned and Operated, great homemade desserts.
Homemade donuts, locally owned and operated. These donuts are made out of Potatos.
6 locals raden deze aan
Halo Potato Donuts
1323 S Main St
6 locals raden deze aan
Homemade donuts, locally owned and operated. These donuts are made out of Potatos.
Locally Owned and Operated.
6 locals raden deze aan
Ichiban Sushi
4928 Northwest 39th Avenue
6 locals raden deze aan
Locally Owned and Operated.
Good Pizza, Pizza by the slice also. Locally owned and operated.
I Love NY Pizza
2645 Southwest 91st Street
Good 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 Ave
Locally 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 St
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Las Margarita's
4405 NW 39th Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Limerock Road
9158 SW 51st Rd
10 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Linda Vista
7070 SW Archer Rd
8 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated, has some authentic mexican dishes. Owners are great people. https://lindavistarestaurants.com/
Locally owner and operated.
Liquid Ginger
101 Southeast 2nd Place
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Mac's Drive Thru
129 NW 10th Ave
10 locals raden deze aan
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.
Newer restaurant to Gainesville. Has serveral location. https://www.miapalatincafe.com/
40 locals raden deze aan
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville
114 SW 34th St
40 locals raden deze aan
Newer 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 raden deze aan
Mildred's Big City Food
3445 W University Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Another 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 Place
A 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 raden deze aan
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th Ave
12 locals raden deze aan
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/
Newer to the restaurant scene. Locally owned and operated with large outdoor seating area. https://www.facebook.com/onelovecafefl/
31 locals raden deze aan
One Love Cafe
4989 NW 40th Pl
31 locals raden deze aan
Newer to the restaurant scene. Locally owned and operated with large outdoor seating area. https://www.facebook.com/onelovecafefl/
Locally owned and operated.
13 locals raden deze aan
Paramount Grill
12 SW 1 Ave
13 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated.
Localled owned and operated. Located in Downtown Haile Village Center.
10 locals raden deze aan
Patticakes in the Village
9124 SW 51st Rd
10 locals raden deze aan
Localled 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 St
Locally 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 raden deze aan
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th Ave
61 locals raden deze aan
Locally 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 Boulevard
Great alternative to the big box coffee stores. Locally owned and operated.

Drinks & Nightlife

Locally owned and operated brewery. https://www.blackadderbrewing.com/
7 locals raden deze aan
World of Beer Gainesville - 34th
3265 SW 34th St
7 locals raden deze aan
The Brass Tap - Gainesville
3833 SW Archer Rd
11 locals raden deze aan
The Bull
18 SW 1st Ave
11 locals raden deze aan
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The Top
30 North Main Street
175 locals raden deze aan
Huge selection of beers on tap. Good Food, locally owned and operated. https://thecraftybastards.com/
7 locals raden deze aan
Crafty Bastards Restaurant & Craft Beer Bottle Shoppe
4860 NW 39th Ave
7 locals raden deze aan
Huge selection of beers on tap. Good Food, locally owned and operated. https://thecraftybastards.com/
Local Brewery, locally owned and operated
82 locals raden deze aan
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch St
82 locals raden deze aan
Local Brewery, locally owned and operated
Locally owned and operated brewery. https://swamphead.com/
61 locals raden deze aan
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd Ave
61 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated brewery. https://swamphead.com/
Locally owned and operated, located in Downtown Gainesville. https://www.superettegnv.com/
15 locals raden deze aan
superette wine + provisions
1511 NW 2nd St
15 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned and operated, located in Downtown Gainesville. https://www.superettegnv.com/

Arts & Culture

124 locals raden deze aan
Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull Rd
124 locals raden deze aan
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Matheson History Museum
513 E University Ave
16 locals raden deze aan
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Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull Rd
134 locals raden deze aan
80 locals raden deze aan
Vlindertuin in het Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull Rd
80 locals raden deze aan
City of Gainesville Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs
306 Northeast 6th Avenue
https://thehipp.org/
97 locals raden deze aan
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Pl
97 locals raden deze aan
https://thehipp.org/

Entertainment & Activities

25 locals raden deze aan
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull Rd
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Splitz
1301 NW 76th Blvd
15 locals raden deze aan
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Skate Station FunWorks
1311 Northwest 76 Boulevard
8 locals raden deze aan
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Stephen C. O'Connell Center
250 Gale Lemerand Dr
19 locals raden deze aan
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Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
60 locals raden deze aan
https://www.visitgainesville.com/explore/
Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
33 N Main St
https://www.visitgainesville.com/explore/
https://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo/
29 locals raden deze aan
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 Northwest 83 Street
29 locals raden deze aan
https://www.sfcollege.edu/zoo/
Gainesville Raceway: https://gainesvilleraceway.com/
13 locals raden deze aan
Gainsville Raceway
11211 N County Road 225
13 locals raden deze aan
Gainesville Raceway: https://gainesvilleraceway.com/
Downtown Library station
Locally owned and operated. Unique place.
Third House Books
400 NW 10th Ave
Locally owned and operated. Unique place.

Sightseeing

80 locals raden deze aan
Universiteit van Florida
1310 Museum Rd
80 locals raden deze aan
City of Gainesville
302 Northeast 6th Avenue

Parks & Nature

18 locals raden deze aan
Lake Alice
18 locals raden deze aan
102 locals raden deze aan
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvd
102 locals raden deze aan
26 locals raden deze aan
San Felasco State Hammock Preserve Hiking Trailhead
11101 Millhopper Rd
26 locals raden deze aan
https://kanapaha.org/
77 locals raden deze aan
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th Drive
77 locals raden deze aan
https://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 raden deze aan
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th St
124 locals raden deze aan
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.
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 raden deze aan
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd Ave
64 locals raden deze aan
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.

Shopping

60 locals raden deze aan
The Oaks
6419 W Newberry Rd
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Walmart Supercenter
2900 SW 42nd St
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Target
250 NW 13th St
15 locals raden deze aan
https://www.theoaksmall.com/en.html
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The Oaks
6419 W Newberry Rd
60 locals raden deze aan
https://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 Street
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!
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 raden deze aan
Celebration Pointe
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave
59 locals raden deze aan
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.
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 Blvd
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.