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! read more

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My Philly was Perfection! Fries on Point Not many places left where service not only matters but the owner made rounds by the tables to check on customers. Wow When I go into Gainesville Big Mills is a To Do read more

Best cheesesteak in Gainesville! And...the chocolate shakes are awesome too! Friendly staff and great service. read more

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

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 read more

Big Mill's - Small Bacon Cheese Fries Original Classic Philly - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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. read more

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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! read more

Big Mill's - Ribeye Cheesesteak with whiz, onions, peppers and a side of fries with special sauce and ketchup - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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! read more

Big Mill's - Regular cheesesteak with white American cheese and onions - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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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. read more

Big Mill's - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We love their white chocolate pistachio malts / shakes. Soooooo good. We like the food too but this shake cannot be beat. The staff is super friendly too! read more

Love their Philadelphia Cheese Steak & their Smash Burger. Best in Gainesville! Others have told me everything they serve is SUPER! I highly recommend them. read more

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. read more

Big Mill's - Veggie dog with sautéed onions & side of onion rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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. read more

Big Mill's - Big Philly Cheesesteak with mushrooms onions and peppers - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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! read more

Big Mill's - Carnival style fried Oreos. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

took them 50 minutes to make a milkshake and fries, and i had to start bothering the staff over it to even get it that soon. the lady who seems like a manager but i'm not sure, acted like she was so bothered and annoyed to have to serve me when i finally said something. i've spent years in and around gainesville and have loved big mills the whole time, but between the horrible service this time and the repeated rudeness from cashiers the last few times i've came in, i won't be giving this place anymore of my business. read more

Stopped in for the tenderloin. It was great. And I can't wait to come back for the cheesesteak! read more

Big Mill's - Tenderloin and French Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Best Philly Cheesesteaks in Gainesville. Go--you won't be disappointed. It's located on NW 13th Street in Gainesville. If you are a fan of Philly Cheesesteaks like me you need to hurry on over! read more

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

Love this place! Everything is delicious and cooked to order. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great local business with baseball themed decor. read more

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

The food and service were outstanding. It was my first time visiting and not only was the cashier knowledgeable, but she was friendly and willing to answer any questions I had. She was kind to our pup, and even brought him a water bowl unasked. If you're looking for a delicious cheesesteak and great service then look no further. read more

I just don't know where to start... the restaurant was filthy and the women's bathroom was one of the worst I've seen (or smelled)! The burger was salt lick - couldn't take the beef for the salt (not seasoning, straight up salt). Four items from menu selected, no one understood the positive reviews posted. read more

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

Absolutely delicious food and great service. Had the Crispy Pork Cuban and Regular Cheesesteak with cheese whiz. read more

Big Mill's - Crispy Pork Cuban - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Best cheesesteaks in Florida! Big Mills Cheesesteak is hands-down one of the best hidden gems in Gainesville! The cheesesteaks are absolutely delicious--loaded with juicy, perfectly seasoned meat and smothered in melty cheese, all tucked into a fresh, toasted roll. The atmosphere has a fun, retro vibe that makes every visit a treat, and the service is consistently fast and friendly. Portions are generous and the prices are more than fair for the quality you get. Whether you're a Philly native or a first-timer, Big Mills will win you over. It's become my go-to comfort food spot--I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

Service is good, food is amazing, closest thing to a Philly cheesesteak I have had in a while. Restaurant is clean, music a little loud but all in all 10/10 read more

Big Mill's - Inside restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent cheesesteaks! We had a regular steak cheesesteak with onion and cheese wiz and a chicken parm cheesesteak. They were both extremely tasty. The marinara is out of bounds! So good! Big Mill's is the REAL DEAL. VERY AUTHENTIC. Can't wait to try other menu items. read more

The food was great. The ambitious was nice and we had great service. I'll definitely come back to try more stuff on the menu. read more

Big Mill's - Philly cheesesteak with garlic fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We moved from orlando and have been looking for a good cheesesteak, and OMG! We found it. This place is amazing. They cook to order. You can customize it the way you want, they can do ribeye, chicken or fake steak. The flavor is so good and the meat was juicy, the onions and peppers were cooked to perfection and not crunchy. The onion rings are battered, and they have a good selection of sides A gem you must try. read more

Big Mill's - Big Supreme Cheesesteak and Onion Rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is definitely always a stop when I'm in Gainesville!!! I have been known to grab two so I can have one for lunch and one for dinner because the Philly cheesesteaks are that good!!! read more

This is just a mom/pops place. Is you want fast food that is not a big chain... this is your place. Food is acceptable and you buying into the community. Now the place has been there for ever and a day and i don't think they have ever made any renovations. I guess they have a faithful group of clients that keeps this place open. It is not my go to for fast food. I only visit because i do have friends that like this place. The walls are full of memorabilia and I guess they don't want to change that, but it would be nice to see it get a little facelift. Service is great. People are really kind and friendly. Southern charm. read more

I have been here many times It is one of my hubby's favorite go-to places when on this side of town. It is a small place with some outside seating. It sports a baseball theme which I admit is lost on me as I am not a sports fan. However, the food is kind of the food you would find at a game. The menu consists of cheesesteaks, sausages, hot dogs, and of course fries and other game foods. I would love to say the prices are a bargain but seeing as everything has been going up price-wise this place can be a little pricey when you combo a sandwich. As for service and taste service is always great here. I am always greeted with a friendly hello and someone is always willing to help. Food comes out hot which is saying a lot as most fast food places seem to love serving cold fries. This is not that place. My fries are always hot and well seasons and their Big ill sauce is spot on. Overall a nice place to visit that is small but good. I give it 5 stars because the service is wonderful and the food is fresh and hot. Plus I can load up my cheesesteak with extra cost. Things like mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, and other toppings. read more

Big Mill's - Cheesesteak minus the cheese due to dietary need. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The best cheesesteaks around Gainesville! I think what makes it the best is not just that the meat, cheese and veggies are done really well but that they have Giardiniera peppers! They come on the Chicago cheesesteak. That is my absolute favorite! The hot peppers add so much flavor to the cheesesteak!! Also, their ice cream is very creamy. Although there's only vanilla and chocolate. read more

the cheeseburger sub was awsome... the cheesesteak very disappointing to say the least!!!!!!!! the meat had a weird taste to it -poor quality or something else!!!!!!!! read more

Nice place! Service was great and staff was friendly and attentive. Outside and inside dining. Food was pretty good! Fried items were cooked perfectly. Ribeye meat is a good. Pizza cheesesteak was extremely greasy however.I know pepperoni is greasy in general but this was another level. It is an expensive place but they do give the kids free ice cream as an added bonus! I will be back to try something else on the menu. read more

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Great service! Love the women named kristen. she was so nice great service she was fast and funny. she made my day!!! thanks for serving our family Kristen!!! read more

We stopped here for lunch on a wim. Delicious and they have a veggie option if you don't eat meat. We really enjoyed it. We did get ours to go. read more

Being from Philadelphia I have about 10 cheesesteak places that I love I saw big Mills driving by and went I don't know so I tried it and I'm glad I did it was really good they know what they're doing takeit from somebody's who s eatin a 1000 cheesesteaksOriginal Cheesesteak read more

I'm super late on discovering this place but I finally stopped by last week and it's my new favorite go to lunch spot now. Love the vibe every time I'm here. The owner ensures food is always top quality, and the staff genuinely makes you feel at home and like they've known you for years, even if they just met you. My husband is from Philly and I bought him one and he loved it. Definitely the best cheesesteak we've had in the area. The bread is especially good and the big mills sauce is to die for! Everyone I've encountered working there has been a pleasure to chat with. This place reminds me of my favorite cheesesteak place from out of town and now to find an almost identical, but better, one in Gainesville is amazing. read more

The services without a doubt, top notch, but not to be out done by the food. The food here is excellent highly recommend this place.