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    Big Mill's

    4.3 (145 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches
    Open 10:45 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Alison K.

    On a rainy, chilly, horrible weather day in Gainesville, FL...where else would you go? To a place with delicious, cooked to order comforting food! This time I got a kraut dog (I didn't share). I wanted all of that warm tangy deliciousness to myself! I also tried their smash burger. Yes, yes, everyone has their signature burger...but folks...I'm going to say something here that speaks to only the burger aficionados out there...y'all know who you are. My people. The person that goes to a fancy restaurant and while everyone else is ordering the shrimp or ribs or a steak and you're ordering a burger. You know who you are and I'm one of you. This burger literally BLEW my mind. I've tried other smash burgers, but this one was actually executed PERFECTLY. What is the difference? A true "smash" burger is done just that way on the grill so that every crack, every crevice on that grill gets crispy and delicious. And the bread they use here? Soft and pillowy with just the right amount of give and chew. They literally toast the inside of EVERY bun! And not that little tiny throw onto the grill for a second or two...that nice hard grill that makes the butter hard crisp the bread so you get that crunch inside with the nice pillow outside. Shred the lettuce so it's on every bite and not falling out before you take those bites. Perfection. Added some Big Mill's sauce and wow. Just plain yellow American cheese is fine with me. I'm no cheese snob. Next time? I'm definitely enjoying a double. Just wanted to try the entire kraut dog for myself. Worth it. That grill crisped bun on the dog was soooo good. I want it on a double smashburger next time! The staff comes and checks with you and brings you your food when ready. Asks if everything was okay and if you need any sauces or utensils. That is so surprising every time to me. Well worth every single penny I've spent here. The attention to exact details and the comfort and hominess this place exudes along with the selection of awesome 60s and early 70s music (which is exactly from my era) they play is the reason we'll keep coming back over and over again. It's also why this little place is packed on a miserable Sunday afternoon. I'm so glad I went here at the behest of my hubby or I would've missed out on my new favorite burger place!

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    Beau A.

    Jay helped us make the right choice. She recommended the red chicken Philly and it was truly amazing. Thank you Jay for being a true pro!

    Hayli Z.

    Love that they have veggie options. I got the build your own, so you can choose chicken, veggie meat and steak, then you can pick your cheese and up to 3 toppings. It was pretty good, I got the veggie with mushrooms, peppers and onion and Swiss. The cheese pull on that Swiss was INSANE! I was able to reach my hand fully above me and the cheese at still stretching. Quick service, plenty of parking. I wouldn't go all the time because I dont usually like fake meats but I love that they have this option in Gainesville.

    Ribeye Cheesesteak with whiz, onions, peppers and a side of fries with special sauce and ketchup
    Miller Q.

    Might just be the best cheesesteak I've had in Florida. Meat was tender and paired perfectly with the whiz, peppers, and onions. Bun was soft and didn't get soggy. Fries were crispy and a went well with their special sauce. Service was great, everyone was super friendly and answered any questions. Casual vibe since the food truck was parked at a brewery. Would definitely recommend trying this place out if you see it!

    Regular cheesesteak with white American cheese and onions
    David N.

    Great cheesesteaks! Took my wife here for a quick lunch prior to the Gators game. I loved my sandwich but she was blown away. Immediately exclaimed it was the best cheesesteak she's had in Gainesville. Atmosphere is cool too! I loved the menu selection! But what really sold it for us was the customer service! Everyone was so friendly and helpful! The manager checked on every table. And at least four staff members came out from the kitchen to check on us. This place is really good! Support local! But also support good places!

    Small Bacon Cheese Fries Original Classic Philly
    Selin C.

    food was SO SO GOOD. HUGE shoutout to Kori, her help was incredible. she was so kind throughout the entire process and helped us figure out our order. Thank you to Ari as well! Cannot recommend this place enough if you're craving an INCREDIBLE philly cheesesteak

    Noah A.

    Classic cheesesteak was delicious. French fries were nice and crispy with a little seasoning salt. Couldn't ask for anything more. Cori was friendly from the second I stepped foot in the place. I asked her what she would recommend. She jumped right on the classic cheesesteak and I went with it.

    Veggie dog with sautéed onions & side of onion rings
    Alyssa M.

    The food here is really good and while it's not the nicest atmosphere, it definitely has a fun vibe and is themed well. The onion rings were really nice and crispy and went well with the sauce. The service was great and pretty fast. It's a nice casual place and I'd love to come back to try some of their other food options.

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    William H.

    Driving home to Houston from Orlando and discovered this gem of a place. The service was more befitting of a 4-5 star restaurant. The ladies were great to all visitors! The food was well worth the drive near campus. Don't even get me started with the fried Oreos. All 3 of us were beyond pleased!

    Big Philly Cheesesteak with mushrooms onions and peppers

    All I can say is wow. I'm born and raised in Philly and this place has a better cheesesteak than 90% of places there. I've tried them all. Carmela's, John's roast pork, oregons, Angelo's, Jim's steaks and soda, Delasandro's, I mean u name it this cheesesteak is better. The bread is soft, the cheese is melted through, the steak tastes amazing. Got the classic white American with mushrooms onions and green peppers and everything tastes fresh. You won't be disappointed.

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    I love big mills the food is seasoned well in fresh, y'all should definitely come here

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    Best Philly I've had in a long time! The one with Cheez Whiz is spot on. Great service and food

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    Great Philly cheesesteaks! Service was fine and food is cooked when ordered. I would recommend and return.

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    The cheesesteaks are always good and the people are super nice. My only regret is not coming here more often.

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    I have wanted to eat here for awhile after seeing all the excellent reviews so my husband and I…read morevisited this Saturday around 11am for brunch. We went during THE busiest time so we were lucky to find parking in the cramped but free parking lot. The hostess let us know there was a 35 min wait for indoor seating for 2. Outdoor seating was available, but we decided against it since it was a hot n sunny day in the 90s. We were ok with the wait and gave the hostess my name and phone number to get a text when the table was ready. While we waited, we walked to Serpentine plant shop across the parking lot and shopped a little. The text that our table was ready arrived 34 minutes so it was timed perfectly with the end of my shopping... we were seated soon after walking back into the restaurant. We had a corner table near the drink prep/coffee station so we had a front row seat to the preparing of many different teas and coffees while we decided what to order. A note about the table / seat size, we are skinny people and the seating fit us well but anyone somewhat wider would have trouble being comfortable. The high top tables might be a better option for those guests. The entire restaurant was packed when we came in and remained pretty full for our visit. There are 2 single-occupancy restrooms to the far left of the main entrance. They were clean enough and stocked appropriately. We were served by Jane and she answered all our menu questions. We ordered a cold matcha latte, chai latte, Mexican Coke, crispy potatoes, afternoon hash extra egg, 1/2 mushroom toast, and a turkey club no lettuce no bacon plus desserts (to go) chocolate chip cookie, puff pastry, and cinnamon roll. Jane brought out our to go desserts soon after the order. Our drinks arrived minutes after. However, our food took a bit longer (which we expected with a 100% full restaurant and Jane apologized for the wait, letting us know our food was on it's way about 20 minutes in) around 30 minutes. While we were waiting, there was punk rock / alt music in the background and a bunch of people's conversations going on so don't expect to have quiet dining if you go during a Saturday busy brunch. The Turkey Club was on thick Texas toast with dill in the mayo and tasted clean, fresh, like a delightful treat that grandma would make on a hot summer day. My husband's hash and crispy potatoes were the right amount of crunch and spice. The crispy potatoes had chunks of lime in it that were alarmingly sour but somehow complimented the dish. My mushroom toast had a delectable sauce topping with fresh scallions on french bread. We were very satisfied with our choices and had 1/2 my sandwich leftover plus our desserts to bring home. Many of the guests left empty plates when leaving so it seems their food is a hit! The only reason my "atmosphere" rating is missing a star is that our table was unfortunately near one of the restrooms so we would occasionally smell the disinfectant odor when someone opened the door. This was just a seating "feature" so of course it could not be helped. As far as other smells, we did notice that the kitchen, even if it was nearby, did not waft any fried food odors or smoke so their cooking area ventilation must be top-notch. All in all, a great foodie experience, cost about $100 with generous tip. Jane provided super customer service. We would come back for brunch or lunch here again, just not at the same table area

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