Middle of the day, after lunch, but I didn't eat. I saw a…read moreman by the walk-up window, so I figured a wait of maybe three minutes. Cool, not bad for the busy nature of this place! As I get closer, on my bike, I can see that he works here, so I am first in line!! Wow, what a treat!! Lovely smile on the lady who asked me what I'd have. Just two cheeseburgers and side of fries, for me. Didn't take too, long. Service with a smile and the wish of having a good day. I bike around looking for a place to munch! I decide the brick walls at BDP! Yes!! Driving my teeth into the soft texture of bread and the bold flavor of beef, so glad I got two of them!

Some places get hyped. Some places get mythologized. And then there's Mac's Drive-Thru, which in…read moreGainesville has basically achieved burger folklore status since 1987. So yeah, expectations were not exactly low. I pulled up and kept it simple. Cheeseburger, fries, large iced tea. No need to get cute when you're dealing with a place that's been doing one thing longer than most people have had careers. Let's start with the burger, because wow. This thing absolutely delivers. Cooked to order, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and hits that sweet spot where you take a bite and immediately understand why people won't shut up about it. Five out of five, no notes, no complaints. This is the kind of burger that makes you question every overpriced, overbuilt "gourmet" burger you've ever had. This is how it's supposed to be done. And then... the fries showed up. Hot? Yes. Fresh? Seemed like it. But somehow they pulled off the impressive trick of being both hot and soggy at the same time. It's like they skipped the part where fries are supposed to have texture. Total letdown, especially sitting next to a burger that's basically winning awards in my head. The iced tea did its job. No drama there. So here's where I land. The burger alone is worth the trip. It lives up to the legend, no exaggeration. But those fries dragged the whole experience down just enough to knock it to four stars. Mac's is this close to perfection. Fix the fries, and we're not even having a conversation. Right now, it's a legendary burger with a side of "what happened here?"

Amazingly tasty and FRESH smash burgers are on-point! The thin fries are awesome also!…read more We had the Texas Sweet Heat and Oklahoma Onion burgers. Going with two Patty's is recommended and wise. We shared the fries and it was a very satisfying amount of foo

1 year later and I came back! Only because of the new location. Yes, this place still sucks. The…read moreburgers are still tiny, the price is still way too high. I left more hungry than I came somehow. I got the "triple" with all the toppings, and cheese. Could barely taste anything it was so dull. Even though it's a "triple" burger~ it was under 4 oz of meat. DJs~ what's the point of skimping on the food so hard? People want to eat a burger when they come here, not a sample. And please, don't give me that "we make crispy burgers" crap. You can make a crispy burger while still at least having it be wide, and a respectable amount of meat. The other cast iron burger places I've been to in the US do exactly that. also they brag about not using seed oils on their grills, but use seed oils for the fries which compeltely defeats the point lol. Also the "angus beef" thing they say isn't true. The beef they use is not certified angus beef, the standard between certified angus and just "angus" is massive. The quality and standard of the cow is totally different, yet they charge beyond certified angus beef prices. For certified angus at a good price, with a much bigger, higher quality burger, go to relish!

I just couldn't get past the Tweeking lady behind the counter. As a retired law enforcement officer…read morethis lady was higher than a kite. Dilated pupils, couldn't control her facial expressions, it was just too much. Ethier the whole place knew or participated in... IDK. I couldn't even eat my burger and took the fam elsewhere. 10 out of 10, do not recommend.

Really cute hamburger place inside a reclaimed box car with attached game room, nicely clean…read morebathrooms and a beer and wine garden at the end with nice seating area there as well. Parking is a challenge, but we parked elsewhere and walked over there. The smell of the delicious burgers had me drooling! Got the double patty with cheese Goldie burger and onion rings and my husband got the same with loaded tater tots. Sprite and water in a bottle for drinks...and we were all set. Our order came out pretty quickly and we enjoyed watching the kids run around excitedly and play the various games, whether it was skee ball, pinball, driving courses, riding the motorized animals...kids enjoy the most basic things to the maximum! Great idea for families! Nice park frontage, walking paths, etc. I'm going to have to tell my daughter in law to bring the kids here next time. They'd LOVE IT! The Goldie Burger was fantastic. They do have vegan options as well, so don't fret! Tots, fries and onion rings are excellent sides for your sandwich. The fella at the front counter was beyond pleasant, helpful, friendly and very attentive to every patron. Even went so far as to give extra free tokens to one family with 3 little ones since they spent so much there on their meals. I gave out free tokens to a lithe younger girl who was wearing what used to be my favorite sneakers growing up...Converse All-Stars! She had her mouth hanging open for a few minutes while mom said thank you for her...hey, old people don't place much arcade games I told them.... So enjoy! Great family spot with the kids to run off that excess energy and have fun. We enjoyed the food and the scenery.

I was solo looking for a good veggie burger. When I saw that Dick Mondell's had a house made veggie…read moreburger, I knew I had to go. I was not disappointed! This was the best veggie burger I've had in a long time, and it's vegan! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but was surprised at how delicious this was. I also tried their fries which were excellent and they gave a generous portion and a side salad that was very fresh and large enough to share. I can't wait to get back to Gainesville for this burger!

Was in town for training and looked around to see what was recommended and I decided to go here and…read moregrab a burger. Was a cute little small place with a drive thru. I got the Original Big Dick. Made fresh. Was a good burger. I also got their season shake, which was pumpkin. The shake was absolutely delicious. The shake stole the show.

Okay so I'll start by saying I've had Big Mill's a few times before but only brought to me or…read moreshared by my bf. This was the first time I actually went and ordered for myself. I know I know, it was a long time coming and I regret that! I went around lunch time on a Wednesday so it wasn't too crowded but if you're familiar with the area, you know sometimes it can be difficult to make a left hand turn into the parking lot. There were a few people inside already eating and then a few waiting who had already ordered. I knew what I wanted to order beforehand so I walked right up to the counter. I created a regular size Philly for my dad with onions, peppers, mayo, and provolone cheese and then got a double smash burger for myself. That burger? AMAZING. I wholeheartedly support that being in the running for best burger in GNV. I still think about it daily. It was truly mouthwatering and perfect. I also got a 20oz frozen four berry lemonade which was delicious and very fitting for how hot it has been. I got the Philly for my dad as he doesn't live here and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Needless to say I will be back for myself, and whenever my parents are in town. Highly recommend!

Well its been awhile since we had been here, and decided to order out and go take food home…read more Was pretty busy but was taken care of by 2 friendly employees. Got that oldvschool sandwich shop feel.Big Menu boards.and a large diverse menu. Ordered a cheesesteak that was amazing, and wife loved her polish sausage dog. We ordered a chicken ceasar salad too for tomorrow. One thing i had issue with was doesn't a caesar salad come with caesar dressing? Well this one didnt if they put some on there i couldnt find it.only flavor i tasted was from chicken. Other than that everything was amazing. Big Mills is a icon in Gainesville and their cheesesteaks prove that!!

This place is great. Tasty burgers, delicious fries, awesome service. The best part of the visit…read morewas Ruth who took care of us. She was super and made us feel like we were welcome - a rarity in this day and age. The only thing that could have made the visit better is if they used tallow for their fryer. Thanks! We'll be back!

First off, let me just say that I was absolutely DRAWN here by the smell of the burgers cooking…read morewhile I was vacuuming out my car at the carwash practically next door! It's kind of deceptive at the street, you'll see their name on the sign out front, but there's nothing telling you to drive BETWEEN Chipotle and the weed dispensary towards the back and beat to your right. RELISH is at the end, but there's TONS of parking and I appreciate that. Went inside and since I'd never been there before, I thought one of the women that were there would at least help me out, but the one young girl must've been on her way out the door because she was asking me if I was ordering chicken...I was confused. I said no, but then she asked me if I was picking up an order and I answered no to this as well...and then said I hadn't even ordered yet. Took me repeating this twice for her to understand me. I get it. It's small, lots of sizzling sounds and fryer sounds and then there's music playing ( I'm assuming) as well...all this makes it a little hard to hear. Finally placed my order. I got a double patty cheeseburger. Onion rings. And so the short wait began...one of the fellas at the grill asked me what I wanted on my burger...you choose exactly what sauces or lack thereof you want! Done right in front of you so you can ask for more or less...garlic aoli? Wow! Who knew? I'm missing BurgerFi less right about now! If you want grilled mushrooms or grilled onions or if you want them raw or bell peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, different cheeses, jalapeños, (bacon is extra though as is a fried egg), banana peppers, just like a subway! I'm a mayo and A1 lover with lots of pickles and one tomato...but decided to try it with the GRILLED onions. I'm getting that again! Absolutely fantastic and done EXACTLY the way I wanted it. I have to say that their pickles are superb because of the crunch factor. So many places will give you pickles and they're little scrawny floppy excuses for a pickle. Also, you go somewhere else and you get a double because their patties are so thin...NOT HERE! You get what you pay for. Tomato slices? Not paper thin like the other places...not barely there. Nice thick juicy slices! I have to mention their buns. I would be remiss if I passed by this topic and didn't touch on it. I don't know where they buy them from or if they make them, but they are absolutely superb. Soft and tender to the bite, but hold up so well and don't fall apart. I like that. Like a cornmeal dusting on top too. Old fashioned but so so good. Just not enough bun to burger ratio. Way too much burger -- and I never thought I'd ever say that! The fellas were so nice, cooked my food to perfection and I can't say I have not the slightest complaint about anything regarding this restaurant. Decent amount of food for the money compared to other places and the quality is definitely there. Worth every penny in my opinion. This place has just now moved into my favorite spot that was left vacated when they took away my BurgerFi. And if you haven't tried them...YOU ARE MISSING OUT!

Well, we were in town for a football game and wanted to grab some brunch on the way out of town. We…read morelooked around on the map and came across this place. It's a little ways away from the campus, where we were staying, but not that far, maybe 10 minutes. I'm really glad we did. What a nice restaurant, and extremely busy, which is a great sign. From the beginning, everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was about a 30 minute wait, which considering how busy it was, not a bad wait time. So we went outside to wait, they have a couple of water dispensers filled with ice cold lemon water. There are some coverings, a couple of benches in the shade. There is also a gentleman who was running a drink station so you can get coffee, Gatorade, etc. they have done a really great job of making sure people are comfortable and cool in the Florida heat. It was almost exactly 30 minutes and we were seated. The menu is everything you expect from a breakfast/brunch place. They also have a nice selection of specials that look really fun and different. I was starving, so I ended up ordering a little bit of everything. It was great, French toast, eggs, bacon, hash browns, etc. you can't go wrong with. We were well taken care of by everyone. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

This was a cute breakfast spot on a busy Sunday. Bottom line, I was told an item was gluten free…read morethat absolutely was not. I do not blame our server as I did not inquire to him. I spoke to manager Angie who assured me she was "sorry" but after several days with gluten after effects unfortunately this flat apology fell short. I would not come here again because I don't think they took the matter seriously or really cared. If you have any food issues, allergies or intolerances please spend your money, time, and good health on any of the numerous other places in Gainesville.

There's something about a great simple sandwich that makes things feel right. This is a place we've…read morehad on our list for quite a hike as it was rated as one of the top places for a sandwich. My husband ordered pastrami and I ordered a Cuban. The bread is fantastic. It's crispy outside and soft in the center. The meat portion was perfect as were the condiments. This is a great place to relax. The service is excellent. It's cash only but they do have an ATM.

Great deli, I ordered the Rachel (pastrami Rueben) with extra meat, and 2 sides. Only $12! I was…read moreworried it wouldn't be a great sandwich with that low price point, luckily I was wrong it was great. Both the coleslaw and potato salad were delicious too. Old fashioned beer pub in back made for solid dinner when all I wanted was to eat then sleep. Cash only, though there is an ATM in the deli. I will be back.