We were disappointed in just about every way possible. But the biggest issue was an overall atmosphere of unprofessionalism. Just a miserable environment. read more

***update my friend just threw up her turkey sandwich from lunch today. Hope she doesn't have food poisoning!!! Don't go to this restaurant !!!!' Too loud inside. Coffee cold, potato's cold and over cooked. Our waiter started off strong. He took our order promptly. He kindly brought our coffee and tea. He failed to ask if we needed sugar. He failed to bring a spoon to stir coffee. Cold coffee; I set on the side of the placed sugar paper in full cup. He walked past many times looking straight ahead. He glanced down several times seeing my coffee with paper in it. No eye contact; no warmth or smiles. He stopped by to say our food was coming out soon. I finally had the chance to tell him coffee is cold. I asked to take off bill. Eggs great, my friend's sandwich beautiful and she enjoyed it. Bill came coffee left on bill. read more

Bring your sunblocks -- Those very strong kinds of sunblock with SPF 70, 80, or 100+ and be ready to park yourself for a while because the waiting line canbe long especially on two Sundays we have gone there:) Once you make it to the entrance, you will be given a menu to look over and then wait in line again inside to order:) Once you placed your order after the wait, you have finally made it to the promised land!!! Pick a table and slump down on the comfy chair and feast your eyes with all the wonderful foods other people are eating or cruise around the tables of other people confirming that you have made the right choice about your food!! Everything there is so tasty so there is really no bad choices here! Just close your eyes and point at the menu and you will get something you will enjoy eating;) Yes, it is that good!!! My hubby made a joke while we were waiting in line putting the sunblock on that the restaurant is called The Afternoon because you get there in the morning and get in in the afternoon:) Yes, he is a funny man:)) read more

afternoon - Civil Swamp Eggs and Corn and Potatoes - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I'm in from Tallahassee and stumbled upon this place. Brunch, service, and the restaurant are all great. It's casual but nice. The selection is good and we will definitely be back. read more

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Afternoon has a great variety of options, tasty food, and good service contributing to the overall positive dining experience. However, the slightly higher prices and the portion size of certain dishes prevent me from giving it a perfect score. Nevertheless, it remains a highly recommended brunch spot with its enjoyable ambiance and presentation of the food. I tried the vegetarian roti wrap, which turned out to be a refreshing and balanced dish. Topped with lettuce, pickled veg, and radish, and filled with beans, it offered a nice combination of sweet and savory flavors. However, I did feel that the portion could have been a bit more filling considering the price. I also ordered the butterfly lemonade which was served in a good-sized glass and was purple from the type of tea. The flavors were subtle and pleasant, adding a delightful touch to the meal. Including the tip, my total came to around $22.One of my friends decided to try the almond croissant, which was also tasty but on the smaller side. It would have been great if the portion size were a bit more generous, but the flavor made up for it. read more

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Brunch-ing in Gainesville, FL this morning and stopped at this delightful spot called "afternoon" (@afternoonbaking). They specialize in craft coffees, made-from-scratch pastries, and some really creative brunch dishes like this one. This is the Chicken Karaage and Johnny Cakes, a Japanese/Southern fusion spin on chicken and waffles. It's chucks of Japanese-style fried dark meat chicken and cornbread pancakes topped with honeycomb brown butter, and fermented garlic honey. The chicken was crispy, tender, and juicy. But my favorite thing was the cornbread pancakes. It had real corn in the batter and with that honeycomb butter and garlic fermented honey, it was so delicious. Sweet, nutty, a little tangy, engaging, and most of all, not boring. Each bite had a little different taste than the bite before. Overall, a great dish. Next time you're in Gainesville, definitely hit this place up. read more

afternoon - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I was on vacay looking for dope brunch spots and stumbled across this little gem. This cafe was right up my alley w| their green efforts & hippy vibe. Their customer service is excellent as well. Steak & Eggs had such a nice plating and it was tasty as well. Chicken Karaage & Johnny Cakes was SO good. The cakes are more savory than sweet so it's a nice balance. Now for the sleeper dish: Lemon Ricotta Toast. Wow!!!! I didn't expect the flavor profiles to be sooooo fire. It was nice and creamy w| a splash of citrus. It was heaven! If you're ever visiting Gainesville for a Florida game or etc make sure you stop by! follow for food adventures read more

afternoon - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The Crispy Potatoes with egg was delightfully balanced and satisfying. Fresh limes and onion crema enhanced the savory flavor of potatoes and warm roasted garlic, while the refreshing herbs of parsley, dill and mint complemented the sweetness of caramelization on the potatoes. Creative brunch menu--there's something for everyone here. Vintage hifi equipment adds excitement to the casual atmosphere. Excellent service, too. A great place to meet friends! read more

afternoon - Crispy Potatoes - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Third try was a week day lunch with friends and we sat outside. It may have been the perfect 70 degree spring day, the company, or it truly has gotten better. I could eat that mushroom tartine all day! On average the food is a 3.5, the ambiance outside was a 4/5, overall a 3.5/4 from me (if there were table service would bump it up a little) read more

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The food is always delicious here and the service is pretty quick! You do usually have to wait in line, but after ordering the food always comes out pretty quickly. They have some really great options on the menu, it's always hard to make a decision! The whole place is super cute and a wonderful vibe. Definitely a great brunch place to go to with friends! read more

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Comfortable vibe bustling with activity. Food was modest but a bit light on value. Biscuit and homemade Jam took the cake but was served cold which was not preferred. Potato salad was meh and flavorless. Felt like yesterday's baked potatos, lightly smashed and thrown in a bowl. Wonderful smiling and attentive service with comfortable outdoor and shaded seating. read more

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We love afternoon! The staff are always friendly, service with a smile, and the food is particularly good. 10/10

I brought my mom here because my friend told me about it and I thought she'd love it! The place was crowded but the line wasn't too long. It was our first time there so I was asking a few questions, and unfortunately the girl taking our order at the counter wasn't very helpful. She seemed disinterested and rushed to take our order, which is the only downside about this place. We decided to sit outside because the weather was nice and they have it set up really cute out there. Our food was brought out quickly and it looked beautiful and was delicious! Everything tasted fresh and was, to my surprise, very filling! The menu was a lot smaller than what I was expecting, but they definitely proved that they specialize in what they do have. They had a good amount of pastry selections which were also really tasty. The coffee was a little too sweet for me but it was still good. read more

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A very quite eatery by the street, clean and simple, with indoor and out door tables, with college music in the background -:) Good service and food. The salmon is fresh, however, two small dark pieces tucked under is inedible and unamusing. Love their tea saucer - they provide it for the tea bag. read more

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This is one of my new favorite brunch spots in town. Each time I've visited, the food has been tasty and hearty, with fresh ingredients and a nice presentation. This is also one of the few non-coffee shops where I will order a drink, as many other brunch spots in town only serve regular coffee and not specialty lattes. I only wish they included specials here and there, as I'm getting close to trying everything on the small but mighty menu! On my most recent visit, the mushroom tartine really impressed me. The bread stole the show, with crispy edges and a soft middle, and the local oyster mushrooms were delicious. read more

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First impression is very nice, small, and cute place but the smell inside is strange. I prefer to sit outdoors for this restaurant for sure. I also order a coffee and found out you have to add your own sugar and milk to the drink, which I was not a fan of. The coffee itself also did not taste good which was disappointing since I specifically went for a brunch. I will say the food is decent and I would not have high hopes for this place, although many of my friends enjoy the food here. Certain dishes have strange portioned sizes so I would ask an employee what they recommend. But for Gainesville this place is not too bad. read more

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My friend and I had a nice breakfast and visit sitting outside. The light traffic makes this outdoor seating area more enjoyable. Ordering was simple and the food was good. The chocolate croissant was smaller than upper crust but had more chocolate. They make a good poached egg. read more

This is a hidden gem in Gainesville. One of my favorite brunch spots. They always have fun drinks, and the Dutch baby and potatoes are some of the best in Gainesville. Great atmosphere, and always crowded so make sure you get there early! read more

I've been twice, first time I came solo, sat outside. If you order water, it's self serve which is pretty annoying in a full service restaurant. The water container's lid was riddled with mold, so I had no water with my meal. The food was just ok. Second visit was for an August birthday, we had a party of seven. It was about 1:15pm, they were pretty slow. Their website said walk-in only. Now their website also says "accommodating parties larger than 6 is difficult for us" but what they really mean is "don't bother". As it was summer, it was 102° outside so we said we did not want to sit outside. The host was visibly annoyed. There were two four top tables open placed two inches apart, we suggested we take those. They lost their minds, insisting that was an impossibility as the tables COULD NOT be moved. We assumed that meant they were bolted to the floor and said that was fine, we could manage the gap. They still said no. We stood there for ten minutes watching the host go back and forth to the back. We said if they can't seat us inside, we would just gladly go somewhere else. They finally allowed us to sit at the tables that had been open this whole time. As we sit we notice that the tables are easily able to be moved, strange but whatever. Our server was great, but the food was just straight up bad. To the point where we now jokingly threaten each other with food from Afternoon. I guess we should have taken the hint and went somewhere else, as we will do in the future. I also wish I had checked out their history of being shut down by the health inspector before going along. Lesson learned. read more

AWESOME! Service was genuine, cheerful, and helpful. Housemade bacon excellent, Lyonnaise salad really special, and omg they nailed the French omelette! I wish I lived nearby. This place would be a regular stop! read more

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FABULOUS!! We rolled in and weren't expecting much but that was a mistake! From the accommodating service to the excellent food this was a 10/10 experience. The food is fresh, well prepared, and savory. Ate every bite and we are hoping to comeback again for more. MUST TRY!! read more

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I have been here several times, but my last brunch was disappointing. The sourdough toast was very hard bite to the point that tasted burnt. The potatoes are supposed to be crunchy, but this were also overcooked. It was a busy day, but I would love for this place to have more consistency in their food preparation because it's expensive. My breakfast alone was $30.00 including tip. read more

This is my first time exploring the food scenes in Gainesville and who would have thought that this place had so much hidden potentials! If you are looking for a nice way to start your morning, then look no further and come to enjoy some delicious breakfast at Afternoon! Hell even if it is smack during 3PM, the real afternoon, I would still eat breakfast at this place. First off, they have free refills on their regular coffee, so that's already off to a good start for me. Second, their pastries are absolutely delicious. You can't really go wrong with any of them. Finally, try their shakshuka! I am by no means a vegetarian, but I absolutely fell in love with this dish. The tomatoes were perfectly spiced with a strong hint of cumin (one of my favorite spices). The eggs were perfectly baked. Dip that toast into some of that nicely melted yolk and top it off with the spiced tomato paste and you will be sent to food heaven. Highly HIGHLY recommend their shakshuka if you are here! Parking is super easy since they have a parking lot right next to the restaurant. The restaurant was packed that morning, but we were still able to find parking spots that day. read more

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

Ordered Shashuka... couldn't even eat more than a mouthful. Terrible taste- too much cumin n onions. I felt like I was eating curry. Very disappointed. Food pictures look better than what came n tasted. My partner had their sausage n eggs for breakfast n only mediocre. Nothing to shout about. First n last visit read more

Tasty food served with a smile, in a pleasant setting to boot - but way too expensive for what you get. I am vegan and as their non- meat options are pretty limited I ordered the daily special (tacos) and asked for potatoes instead of meat, they charged me an extra buck for a "special order" even though they offered this substitution. I also ordered a latte and they asked if I wanted simple syrup. I said yes and they charged me an extra $1.75. Unless you like paying $8 for espresso with warm milk, look elsewhere. read more

afternoon - Price gouging - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Small portions, but every cute and tasty food! I love the shatshuka I just feel I always need to share an appetizer because it's not a lot of food and normally a long wait. read more

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

The ambiance of this brunch lunch restaurant is fantastic but I would not go here for food. The shakshuka and Dutch baby I ordered were both burnt. The portion size for the shakshuka was incredibly small as well. The service was not amazing either, the lady who took my order did not pay us much attention and stared us down when she wanted us to order. I would not come here unless you want to spend $28 on a small breakfast and bitter coffee! read more

afternoon - Dutch baby - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Trendy little coffee shop with tasty brunch items. Wicked cute and yummy. Great service. Will definitely be back. read more

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I'm new in town from San Francisco, and I was just looking for a simple lunch place where I could eat and loaf a bit while I waited for something else and luckily found 'afternoon'. First off, the vibe of this place is wonderful. I love that the women who operate the restaurant actually spin records for music. I admit that walking in the door and hearing Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot might have juiced the stats a little as it's one of my favorite albums of all time, but they really don't need it: This place is great simply on its own merits. It's counter service but It's still service with a smile. Oh yeah, and the egg and cheese sandwich that I had was delicious! read more

Multiple people had told me to try Afternoon and I finally did one morning for a late breakfast. This place has a hipster vibe to it and I noticed a lot of young people eating both inside and out on their patio area. I ordered an iced coffee and the porchetta sandwich off the specials menu. The iced coffee was about average and the porchetta sandwich had good flavor with a creamy aioli sauce, but I felt like it was piled high with too much arugula. The greenery started to drown out the flavor of the meat. Overall, Afternoon seems to be a popular spot but the menu and the vibe might not be for everyone. read more

afternoon - Porchetta sandwich from the daily specials menu. - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I love the food and the vibes at this place. You have a to wait in line for at least 30 minutes before you sit down every time. After that, service is great and you get your food pretty quickly. The burrito was delicious, I recommend!! read more

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

Quaint cafe with a patio. Great brunch place. Coffee could be better. Dutch baby was perfect. And loved the eggs Benedict. The only place in Gainesville that serves Shakshuka. . read more

afternoon - Eggs Benedict with crispy sage - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I just ate here for a birthday brunch and absolutely loved their outside atmosphere. The price was surprisingly cheaper than I expected! The breeze accompanied by the shaded cover was the perfect start to a delicious meal. I would recommend the Dutch Baby and the potato's, they were so uniquely made and together, it's the perfect sweet and savory combo. The poached eggs were your average poached eggs but the sweet potatoes spiced it up. The BLT was great and the Egg & Cheddar Sando was a quality sandwich. I would come again for a nice brunch moment!! read more

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Easy parking and service is as quick. As for the food, had trouble understanding the theme of the dishes. The food was good just maybe not for me. Felt like the Shakshuka needed maybe another piece of sourdough to finish it, it was like a breakfast chili of sorts and Poached Eggs had a lot going on - can definitely see the effort as in the individual ingredients were good but I couldn't get a sense of the overall theme of the dish. Chai latte was tasty and the place was super cute aswell. Staff was friendly and table/ area were clean read more

afternoon - Poached eggs - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Hands down my favorite breakfast/brunch spot/coffee in Gainesville. Their breakfast/brunch items are fabulous. I particularly love the dutch baby and the sampler platter (a lox plate). Their coffee is just perfect- plus they roast their own beans and you can buy bags, too! The roastery is actually in the same complex as afternoon. Oh...and their plant shop, Serpentine, is a dreamy little plant haven. Definitely worth a gander! read more

Staff is really welcoming and kind. They really set a relax and chill vibe. The London fog latte was the best one that I have ever had. Perfect balance of everything. The yogurt and egg sandwich were equally as delish and were also visually appealing. The seating gets a little tricky when they are busy...you can't hold a table while someone else orders. It's not a huge place so seating is limited. But they are nice about it and try to make it fair. Service is pretty quick. It doesn't take long for them to bring out your food or drinks. Overall, this place is pretty great! I will definitely be going back! read more

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The food is so good at Afternoon that we ate here twice during a three-day visit in Gainesville. The eggs were poached absolutely perfectly (the yolk was nice and creamy without being too runny), the crispy potatoes had great texture and were well-seasoned, and the shakshuka was rich and herbaceous. My favorite dish was the poached eggs - the flavors from the brown butter hollandaise, corn cakes, pumpkin, and hazelnuts came together beautifully. The atmosphere is pretty cool, too. It's a modest space that still manages to feel joyful and inviting. Cypress & Grove Brewing is right across the street and opens up around the same time Afternoon is closing down; you could easily spend the whole afternoon hanging out for drinks and eating amazing food without having to leave the block. The taste in music at the restaurant is also excellent and seems to lean towards indie-pop (was very happy to hear albums by Tennis and Woods during both visits). Most importantly, it's clear that the chefs behind the menu are talented and inventive and pride themselves on sourcing local, high-quality ingredients. I look forward to watching how their menu evolves. I would love to see Afternoon's spin on a breakfast burrito with some fresh salsa on the side. Their pastries are great too and made in-house; on busier days when you're feeling extra hungry, it's probably wise to get a baked good when you order to munch on while you wait for your food to arrive. All in all, Afternoon is a great little restaurant with a big personality. I highly recommend popping in for brunch and wish them continued success. read more

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Excellent! The Turkish eggs are delicious as is the egg and cheddar sandwich but this place is EXPENSIVE.....like New York, NY expensive. The thing is though is that they can get away with it because the restaurant scene in Gainesville is sad and lacks diversity and originality. Afternoon is actually a much welcome and needed bright spot on the scene. The food is original and obviously prepared with pride. It also gets mobbed pretty quickly and they are a small operation so even takeout orders for simple items can be lengthy wait. Afternoon is a treat but not a regular hangout. One star off because it is just so pricy. read more

I was in town to visit family and heard some great things about this place so my girlfriend and I had to make a stop. Pulling up we noticed it was absolutely slammed. The workers were kind but their seating system was a little wonky for the amount of traffic. You wait in line and order at the counter and have to tell them if you'd like a table to sit at. Then someone walks around making sure to seat the appropriate people, and multiple times I saw their employees asking people who just walked in and sat down, to get up because it's assigned seating. It might worth their while to install a host stand outside or some signage with instructions. Now for the food. My girlfriend ordered something I believe is called corn and potatoes? It was a collection of veggies, roasted corn, scrambled egg, crispy home fries style potatoes and a delicious sauce on top. This was a home run and really good. We also split a slice of bread with feta, cartelized onions and honey. It was also great though a bit salty, which is expected with feta. Now...the bad...I don't know if this was a one off and I was unlucky but the shakshuka was one of the worst shakshukas I have ever had. I returned it and in return they have me a cookie and a slice of pie with no refund. Not the best trade but I didn't want to press the issue further, I already felt terrible about returning it and they were so busy I felt uncomfortable asking for anything. Let me explain why the shakshuka was less than pleasant. When I received it, I immediately noticed a weird smell. After taking a bite I figured out that it was cumin. Cumin is common in shakshuka but the amount they put in this batch was astronomical and covered any taste or smell of any other ingredient. I took one bite, felt nauseous and mentioned to one of the wandering employees the issue. She was kind and pleasant and checked with the chef who relayed through her that it was a bad batch. Over all, my girlfriend and I felt a little overwhelmed by the atmosphere, pleasantly surprised by the corn and potato dish but underwhelmed by the shakshuka and the entire experience collectively. We're going to give it another try next time we're in town because I think this may be a one off situation and I will give you all an updated review when that happens. Atmosphere -2/5 - Overwhelming when busy, front of house staff is kind but you can tell they're very stressed. Their seating arrangements are also a bit discombobulated and could use signage. A lot of angry customers wandering around. Food 3/5 - corn and potato dish is a go, but the shakshuka is a dud. Service 3/5 - they're trying their best when it's busy but they would benefit from a more formal seating order or just letting people sit as first come first serve. read more

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We went to afternoon while our bikes were being worked on across the street. The vibe is cute - lots of bright colors and pretty fresh flowers on the table. The menu is fairly simple. Every table has glasses for free water, but you need to ask for it when you order. Both of us were very happy with our food. It was delicious. The onion crema in bowl - wow! The scrambled soft eggs were also pretty perfect. My husband loved his sandwich and particularly enjoyed the homemade bread. The food really makes this place special. That said - I felt the prices were a little too high to be a local here and the food took a long time to come out. I also wished there was a little more variety on the menu. I would recommend this place as a light spot to eat on this side of town if you're looking. read more