I know everyone raves about this place, but I thought it was just okay. The food was fine, but nothing to write home about. I don't think it's worth waiting in that long line outside the restaurant for. However, I will say the staff was nice. read more

Upon arrival, the first impression was great. It is a very cozy environment. However, after ordering, our cinnamon roll did not arrive for atleast 30 min and apparently doesn't come warm...it appears the regular meals do not come warm either. Silverware had to be asked for. The server was very nice but overall I was not impressed. read more

Afternoon is my favorite Gainesville breakfast spot! The service is wonderful, all the staff are so friendly, attentive, and helpful.

My first visit to the Afternoon was during their soft opening and I ordered the Poached Eggs. Overall, it tasted good and the flavors complemented each other well, however for the price I paid, the portion was small and left me hungry after I finished the meal. After several lunch visits, my co-workers and I have realized that although tasty, many of their meals are pricey for the portion you get. My go-to order is the Egg & Cheddar Sando with bacon and no pickles. The sandwich is huge and they do not charge you extra for the protein options listed in the description. The aioli is nice and creamy and the bacon has a smokey flavor. In an April 2018 visit, I ordered the sandwich and it seemed smaller than usual, however it still filled me up, and it automatically came without the pickle and they added onion. I have not tried these yet, but my co-workers really enjoy the Shakshuka and the Dutch Baby. The restaurant is intimate, cute, and casual. You order at the counter before you take a seat and they have a few tables inside, and 3 or 4 picnic tables outside. read more

afternoon - Egg & Cheddar Sando - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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This is currently our favorite place to get brunch in Gainesville. Yes the atmosphere is kinda hippy, California-esque. But their egg sandwich is to die for. Here's what we've tried: Mimosa - very nice crisp and citrusy flavor Dutch Oven - had such high hopes for this as I love apples and I love popovers. Unfortunately, it was just way too sweet, they dumped a lot of maple syrup on it. Hubby didn't like it too much because he felt like it was a weird combination of savory and sweet Poached eggs over cornbread and squash: again another bunch of ingredients that I generally love but together, they didn't taste that good. Eggs were cooked fine, but the flavor of cornbread was meh. Every element seemed separate, nothing tied the whole dish together. Egg cheddar sandwich: one of the better breakfast sandwiches I've had. We've gotten it on sourdough bread and also on the normal focaccia bread. I liked both but my hubby thinks it tastes better on sourdough. Shakshuka - fine but terms of flavor profile, sandwich is still the winner Half a ricotta toast - okay Pastries - have all been very good Also love sitting on the outdoor patio to enjoy the weather and the food. read more

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Had brunch at afternoon with my kiddos and everything was delicious. I have always wanted to try a Dutch Baby so I was so excited to see it on the menu. It was light and delicious. We will definitely return. read more

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It's been a while since I've returned to Gainesville. I was lucky to find this adorable gem of a brunch/lunch restaurant on my recent visit. The restaurant is adorable and offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was genuinely friendly and attentive. Everything tasted really fresh, and you could tell it was made of high quality ingredients. I ordered the breakfast tacos and an oat milk latte. The coffee was smooth and tasty. The breakfast burritos were simple but delicious--some light fluffy eggs with what I think were homemade salsas. They look a little small at first, but they were quite filling. I was satisfied after my meal. I forgot to add avocado on top, and I'm sure that would have made them even more delicious. My sister got the shakshuka, which looked amazing. She really enjoyed it. Everything looked really good. I saw someone's BLT, and it looked amazing. Their cookies and brownies looked divine too. Maybe next time! read more

afternoon - Breakfast tacos & shakshuka - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Well, yes 5 stars for sure. They delivered on everything I needed. Friendly service "Super Sara", good suggestions and ordering advice, fresh coffee, chill atmosphere, clean environment, focused and unique menu, record player for tunes, etc Yes I loved the food as well. I ordered the Poached Eggs. Two poached on roasted squash (seasoned well), cornbread (very rustic and crumbled), walnuts were toasted I'd guess, sage was crispy, and the most unreal Brown Butter Hollandaise sauce. This is a salty savory menu item leaving you extremely satisfied but even though there is a small amount of sweetness in the dish, you will be craving something sweet. I'm staying strong today and resisting the urge to eat a dessert. And it's off to work, Good Knight Now!!! *would drive an hour for this place for sure. Planning to spend the day walking around downtown or go shopping. Stop here first!! read more

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This a pretty neat little place to go for brunch. It's clean, modern, sheltered, comfortable and has a modest, though quite decent menu. We ordered coffee and, to be fair, it wasn't very good. However, that shortcoming was made up for by the quality of the food. I must confess I don't generally like to be asked for a tip before anything in the way of service has been offered. And, to that service. It's slow and a little offhand. Once again though, the food saved the day. I had a BLT which was very good in a high cholesterol sort of a way, My wife ordered a Dutch pancake and it was very good. This is a nice place for a late breakfast. The venue is nice, the coffee is not so good, the service is not real flash, but the food is excellent. We'll go back. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant! I tried it under the recommendation of my friends, who claim Afternoon as their favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Gainesville. We ordered the Crispy Potatoes, Shakshuka, Dutch Baby, and a side of bacon along with their drip coffee and one of their holiday drinks, a peppermint matcha latte. Honestly, everything was delicious and flavorful. The potatoes were actually crispy and packed with lots of bold flavors. I've never had shakshuka before so I don't have anything to compare to Afternoon's version, but I appreciated how the tomato base wasn't too tart or overpowering. Each bite tasted balanced. The Dutch baby was soooo good and had a nice blend of savory from the thyme and sweet from the oranges and syrup. The bacon, although a side, did not disappoint either with its perfect level of crisp. As for the beverages, I did not try their drip coffee but I did try and enjoyed the peppermint matcha latte, especially since it was made with oat milk. What I also like about Afternoon is their aesthetic. It's such a pretty spot with pops of color on the walls and decor that mix well with the wooden tables and modern, black and white cafe-like elements. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and fortunately, there weren't a lot of people around at the time we went so we were able to sit inside. However, the weather was so sunny yet cool that day that we wouldn't have complained with eating outside either! I'll be coming here more often and will definitely be introducing my friends from out of town next time! read more

Very cute on the outside, terrible on the inside concerning service. First service was very slow took 15 to get coffee. Then took an additional 20 min to get a cinnamon roll (does not come warm). Finally ten minutes later our food came and toast was cold, eggs were barely warm. Also for the coffee they charge you an extra $1.50 for a little bit of honey. so all in all a bit pricey for moderate coffee and food. You get better food and service for a less expensive or same price somewhere else. Not impressed. read more

Great place for brunch! Worth the wait. Love the outdoor space that is covered. The drinks are delightful and the food is delicious.

Man, I am so torn. The menu is eclectic, so some times are better than others here. Potatoes are the BEST. The coffee is great and so are the croissants. When they have it, the squash is usually amazing. Service is great but this place gets SLAMMED. I love the atmosphere but sometimes I feel like it could be a tad.. cleaner? Dust, etc. It's an old building. I'll give it four stars but sometimes it's a miss. read more

Our group was stressed about finding a brunch spot because everywhere we called had over a 2 hour wait. We heard good things about this spot and I'm so happy we tried it out. They have such a unique menu and combinations that are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the poached egg dish and the golden milk latte. You can tell they are made with love. I will be coming back to this spot when I visit Gainesville! read more

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I don't know why it took me 4.5 years of living in Gainesville to give this place a try! All the food looks phenomenal, but ultimately decided on the shakshuka. One of the best I've had for sure. It has the perfect blend of spices & two thick cuts of bread. It's pretty reasonably priced, I'll definitely come again & bring friends. read more

afternoon - Shakshuka - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

arrived at the opening time and was seated quickly. my table ordered an iced mocha and a cappuccino, both were delicious but took a while to arrive despite being one of the first tables to be seated. however, the french toast did not contain a description of the fruit compote, which made the dish mushy. waitress also did not ask if our table liked the meal. overall, i would return for the coffee but would get it to-go. read more

This place is a hipster paradise! We tried to go to another place, but there was no parking and it looked sketch, so we ended up here...and I'm so glad we did! This place had plenty of parking, and was a bright and happy place inside full of smiling people! The only table available was a large one, so we sat on the end and watched as it filled up with other folks. Fun! I got a Iced Lavender Black Tea to drink. It comes unsweetened, but they do provide artificial sweetener and a simple syrup. For breakfast I had the Poached Eggs, which looks like their take on an Eggs Benedict. The eggs are nestled on top of roasted butternut squash, cornbread, sage and topped with a brown butter hollandaise sauce. It was truly incredible. I nearly made myself sick eating the squash, it was so sweet with just a little bit of a smoky char on it. The eggs were perfect, not too runny and the hollandaise was bright and had a depth of flavor I loved. If you are a breakfast lover, you must stop by soon! read more

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This place is a great little spot for brunch! I just flew into Gainesville when I stopped here, and I'm super glad it was the first place I visited as it set a great precedent for the food in Gville. The spot itself is a smaller brick and mortar with outdoor seating, and the inside has a great vintage vibe with plenty of party-of-four seating. For food, I grabbed the whipped feta toast and I must say, probably the most elevated piece of bread I've eaten to date. Crunchy yet soft bread, creamy yet tangy whipped feta, flavorful caramelized onions, and sweet honey to top it off. The biscuit was also so flavorful--dense, but in a good way. The menu is on the smaller side, but it's jam packed with good options. I have heard they also have a different menu for their "after dark" hours, but I don't know what all is included on that. All in all, definitely stop by here for brunch or lunch. Seems like it could be a Gville staple. read more

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We had heard good things about Afternoon but its a 20 min drive one way. After learning they had comfort food, locally sourced farm to table ingredients, and focused on brunch we tried it out. Thumbs up from my husband and me on the service, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere. read more

afternoon - menu - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Cute little place, food was great great fresh and well cooked but took a good forty minutes they had somehow forgot our order. After 10am it becomes busy and noise is a tad bit too loud for me personally mixture of many conversations going on for me. But the menu had a lot of great items and the lattes where top notch. For most people I could see it being a solid 5... read more

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Food was absolutely fantastic - everything we ordered had a unique flavor twist (Dutch baby, market plate, Johnny cakes, whipped ricotta toast). Can't wait to come back! read more

Food is good but the wait is too long and I thought it was a little pricey for the food quality. Their coffee is increíble, especially the black sesame latte. read more

While the food was overall good (especially the French omelette), we had to wait well over 45 minutes for our coffee and even longer for our food. All staff members were polite and helpful, but the inattentiveness and excessive wait times damaged the experience. read more

I got the Shakshuka even thought I didn't really know what it was and it was delicious, I would definitely try it again. They have outdoor and indoor seating both of which looked nice (I sat outside). You order at the front and then your food is brought to you. I always love when they give you a big bottle of water and small glasses you can refill yourself. I can't believe I hadn't been here sooner! read more

Very cute little house vibe. Only thing is that the menu is very eclectic, and not for everyone. Food portions aren't bad at all it is order at front after you sit down. I will say it is beyond packed in the weekends and you will be waiting for up to an hour to sit and then thirty minutes for food. Coffee and matchas are very delicious. read more

Everything here was amazing. The golden milk latte warmed my soul. The soft scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, and paired very well with the sage sausage, house blueberry jam and buttery sourdough toast. The cinnamon roll and rose pistachio pastry couldn't have been more scrumptious. The vibes were amazing and the outdoor patio is dog friendly read more

I freakin love Afternoon. They have a system- please follow it. You will then be rewarded with unique food choices and awesome taste. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

afternoon - Golden milk latte - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I ordered to go online and except for having to wait behind everyone trying to get seated, everything was great. I do wish they had a quicker pick-up location though. My daughter and I got the egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich, crispy potatoes and the whipped feta toast. All of it was amazing and we would definitely go again. The description of the egg sandwich is a little off-putting, but it all went together amazingly. The only thing I would do different is order the crispy potatoes without cilantro, but you do you. Over all, a great meal and we will be going again soon! read more

The coffee was good and the pastries are good. We didn't dine in as the wait was an hour or so!

Excellent menu and tasty original food. First time seeing a coke mixed with red wine and lemon wedge on a menu so of course I had to try it. read more

afternoon - So yummy and the serving sizes were large! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The only reason I gave Afternoon a 4 instead of a 5 is because of their seating situation. The food is absolutely amazing, and they have a lot of yummy and interesting drink options. So, onto the seating. If you are going with a group, it is really hard to find seating. Some of the staff is really nice, some are very not. I had a run-in that almost made me not come back. Went with my family after my graduation. We ordered, and I headed outside and sat down at a table. One of the workers came up to me and literally yelled at me that I wasn't allowed to save seats before I got a number. I tried to explain that my family was literally walking out with the number and she told me she would not let me sit and save the seats. It was absolutely ridiculous and humiliating that I had to stand up until my family walked out maybe 20 seconds behind me. Still got the table, but it was honestly humiliating to be spoken to that way. If the food wasn't so good, I would NEVER go back after that experience. When I have been with just one or two friends, I have never had a problem with seating. read more

The poached eggs is delectable! Their coffee and pastries are delightful. Staff is amazing. read more

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I've only been here once so far but I was very happy with my meal. The lettuce in the salad was super fresh and I was pleasantly surprised by fresh herbs in there as well, which only tends to happen at little indie places like afternoon and Public & General. They give you a nice portion of lox for your added few dollars, and the 7-min egg was MOSTLY perfect (for those of you like me who are squicky about raw whites, there was a localized drop of jiggly white on both my egg halves but it's easily dealt with once you're warned.) The roasted veggies that came on the salad were also tasty, and I was pleased that even though I'd opted for oil and vinegar instead of the green goddess dressing on the menu because of my dairy issues, they still gave me the pistachios that I thought was part of the original dressing. They made another nice touch to an already tasty assortment. I can't have caffeine but I smelled my friend's drink, the cold-brew slushy, and it smelled amazing so if you're a coffee person it's worth considering. Looking forward to coming back and trying the Dutch baby and other options, and definitely getting the salad again. BTW I have no idea if they switch out the greens or not but at least when I was there it was a mix of arugula and baby kale. read more

afternoon - This is the entree salad with added smoked salmon and an added 7-minute egg, and oil and vinegar dressing instead of the green goddess - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We've gone a few times and the food was good enough for us to come back, but not so good that it's become our regular breakfast place. Most of the time the service has been pretty good. It can get pretty crowded and the inside is small so you might have to sit outside, but on the right day it can be nice. read more

I really like this spot! Unique menu with consistently well seasoned food. Good coffee with free refills. A cozy local gem that would likely benefit from some more seating options. read more

This is a great spot for anyone who loves breakfast and brunch! Good food and great coffee (with milk alternatives!). My one star off has to do with seating and the lack of. On busy days it can be hard to find a place to sit down and eat. read more

afternoon - a plate of food on a table - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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After hearing so much about this place we finally came! We went on a Sunday afternoon which I guess wasn't the best time because we waited more than 45 minutes just for our food. We ordered the crispy potatoes, key lime Dutch baby and the steak with poached eggs. All of the food just had a strange taste. I don't recommend the potatoes at all. The key lime Dutch baby was pretty good though. The bread underneath the steak and poached egg wasn't that great either. Left there feeling unsatisfied read more

afternoon - Key lime Dutch baby. It was good, but not the best - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Really cute and quaint brunch spot, lovely interior and amazing food for great prices. Was quite a wait just because it's sooo popular but can't knock them for being a great spot to grab brunch! read more

afternoon - Shakshuka - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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delicious, trendy, understated.. what more could you ask for? I visited afternoon for the first time this weekend and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance is laid back and casual but still elegant and well orchestrated. The food was unique and tasty, with plenty of healthy options. Food presentation was also impressive. I had the poached eggs and my friend had the snack plate. The poached eggs were over squash and cornbread, but the best part was definitely the brown butter hollandaise. The snack plate came with house-made toast and creme fraiche as well as a healthy portion of smoked salmon and jammy eggs. We were both very satisfied with our meals! My only wish would be for the menu to be a bit more extensive, but the options available all seem delicious and I am excited to try the rest. Will definitely be back! read more

Unique menu with a good fusion of west and European. Relaxed and friendly service. Love the modern decor and relaxed atmosphere