Great food with even better customer service. Although we order at the counter, the staff still checked on us outside to make sure everything was alright and even brought us their homemade sauces. The fried mushrooms could have been chunkier because I like them juicy but you can tell they sliced them for chip texture. Will visit again! read more

Big Mill's - Polish Sausage w/ fried mushrooms & Single Burger w/ fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I wanted to like this place, our food was just bad. I don't know if there is some kind of seasoning in the meat or what, but it just tasted like a dirty flat top. It was also crazy hot in there and the staff was pretty unprofessional (one employee was laying across a table across from his girlfriend, they were cleaning the bathroom with the door open across from our table. The smell of cleaner didn't help the food). Just a whole lot of yuck. read more

The name says it all: Big Mill's places specializes in big, meaty, dripping with grease cheesesteaks and sausages. This place was busy on a weekday afternoon and their parking lot is pretty small, so it took some maneuvering to be able to finally park. The inside isn't massive but there are enough tables if you want to sit down while you wait for your order or to stay there and eat. I ordered the original cheesesteak and added mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. The girl taking my order was very friendly and the food was ready without having to wait too long. One of the women who works there personally brought it over to me, which I thought was a nice touch. You're going to require extra napkins at Big Mill's and you might as well take a fork, because you're going to need it. The meaty and cheesy juices were running down my arm but I didn't care, the wonderful flavor made up for it. If you're in need of your carnivorous fix, hit up Big Mill's Cheesesteaks. read more

Big Mill's - Original cheesesteak with mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Stopped in here to grab a bit of food for dinner a little while ago. Now, I love a good cheesesteak, and I know that they make a pretty good one. My last time in here, the sandwich I got was good, but it wasn't the best one I have had. I am really not sure if it is a quality thing in my head, or a case of needing to be in the mood for one. This one was good as well, but again not the best one I have had. Not sure what the deal is there, because it always looks and smells so good! The staff here are great, and they know what they are doing. They know the product, and know the questions to ask to get the order right the first time. I did not have to wait for very long before my order was ready to go, and I took it home to enjoy. read more

This is a great little Chicago themed cheese steaks, burgers and hot dogs place! Found it by accident while down in Gainesville. Authentic cheese steaks made anyway you want! read more

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I went to the game day pop up stand on university avenue expecting a quality cheesesteak. However, I was quite disappointed when I was served a below average cheesesteak topped with a subpar nacho cheese. The service was fine, but it's obvious that the business was relying on customers being drunk. I couldn't even finish it despite being very hungry. Felt like the worst kind of county fair food. Was also overpriced, as the cheesesteak was $15 and not even a generous portion. The lemonade was the only redeeming aspect of the meal. read more

Oh my gosh! Why have I lived in Gainesville for 2.5 years and I have never been to Big Mill's Cheesesteaks before? This place is awesome, amazing, and the cheesesteak was one of the best I have had! I went in on a Friday night. The place was empty and I was quickly asked if I had any questions or if it was my first time. I told the lady it was my first time and they went over the menu with me and were super friendly and helpful! I decided to go with the original cheesesteak with peppers, onions, and mushrooms and for the cheese I chose provolone. I also decided to order some cheese fries as well. Couple of really cool things. First, download the GCM app if you do not have it! This app saves you money in Gainesville! You can do the free version or like me do the unlimited one for .99 cents a month. If you use the app at Big Mill's you get $4 off your order! This is amazing! Second, check in on Yelp! When you check in on Yelp at Big Mills you get a free brownie and the brownies are huge and amazing tasting! My food came out in about 5 minutes. Since it was my first time they tossed in some complimentary sauces like the au jus sauce. The au just was amazing and dipping the sandwich into it was awesome. The bread for the sandwich was amazing and complimented the sandwich really well. The steak was amazing as well and they filled the sandwich up with steak and toppings! So Much Meat! The fries were the only let down for me. You can tell there was a seasoning on the fries that was not my favorite. Then they put cheese on top of the fries and it just did not go well for me. I loved Big mills! The inside is like a Baseball lovers paradise! They even had baseball on the TV. I was sad to see so much Chicago Cubs stuff on the walls, but hey I will let it pass. Overall a great meal and a great sandwich! I will for sure be back to Big Mills and I really enjoyed my first experience! read more

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We drove to Gainesville for the afternoon from NE Florida and stopped at Mills for lunch. This place has good reviews for a reason! The place is so cute and the vibe inside is great. Baseball memorabilia all over the place! The staff is super nice - probably the nicest I've ever experienced. The food is good - they have whiz for cheesesteaks which makes my heart happy. The even had sweets which we didn't partake in. Really cool place to stop and get a bite! read more

Best tree steaks have had in florida remind me of the ones I used to eat in delaware.

Philly style cheesesteaks....very good. Restaurant is clean and staff very friendly!!!!

Philly cheesesteaks stupendous. Fried mushrooms super. Service with a smile was icing on the cake. Reasonably priced.

This is a trendy dive. The neat caricatures of the friendly food outside of the restaurant seemed to have beckoned for me to come inside so I did. I really liked the baseball pictures on the walls throughout the restaurant. While I was waiting for my turn to be served, I checked in on yelp and took a photo or two. It was old home week for the manager and the customer ahead of me then there was some back and forth between the cook and the manager at which time a few more customers came in. Things were moving slowly, and this gave me a chance to come to my senses. I needed a reason to get out of there for the sake of my New Year's goals, so I left. If anyone had acknowledged my presence or seemed interested in serving me, I would have ordered, and my diet would have gone down the drain just like that. Maybe next time. read more

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

Mixed feelings on this place. Is it the best cheesesteak in Gainesville? Yeah, but that's a pretty low bar. The philly was good, but hardly blew me away. The fries were perfectly fried, though the generic old bay tasting seasoning was overbearing. For what it is, I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't for 1 thing: I ordered the combo, a simple regular philly, fries and drink....and it was $20. Then worse is the basically forced tip when using a card that starts higher than the usual tip amount. I don't bat an eye at tipping 20%-25% at a restaurant that actually serves you. This is fast food. It cooked a couple minutes, she dropped it off at the table, and what exactly about that was entitled to a 25% tip on what was already a $20 lunch? I wouldn't go back here unless I had a serious craving for a Philly and didn't mind getting bent over while ordering it. I'm far from cheap, but it's the principle of the business practice. I don't know which came first, forced high tips on an expensive lunch at a fast food place or their sign that says "local business, use it or lose it", meaning they're in jeopardy of going out of business. read more

Big Mill's is a great spot in Gainesville if you're looking for a great Philly cheesesteak! The cheese stakes were phenomenal! The bread was soft and delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly with the veggies and the cheese wiz was amazing. I definitely liked the way the cheesesteak more with the cheese wiz than the provolone. I can't wait to go back for more! read more

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I typically wait until I've been to a restaurant a few times before writing a review, due to my lack of tolerance for not getting the whole vibe of a place. Everyone can have a bad day, especially if the business recently opened. I've had nothing but excellent experiences at Big Mills, in fact the 2nd visit was so good I decided to go again for lunch with a friend the next day. The restaurant and facilities have always been spotless each time I've been a guest here. I can see why after stopping by to pick up a menu. I came by during the off peak hours and everyone was not only cleaning but they were actually smiling too. They're extremely polite and welcoming making us feel more like guests rather than"another pesky customer bugging us while we're goofing off". That's the norm these days it seems, but not at Big Mills! What's more, it's been consistent in every aspect. The menu and food: The menu is pretty limited, but there are times when it's better that way, allowing the staff to deliver a very consistent product with fewer chances for disaster. I'd rather get higher quality on a regular basis. The best part is that Big Mills also delivers value. It's not cheap but it isn't expensive considering the amount & quality of the food. read more

Big Mill's - 13th Street signage - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Still a regular and even during the pandemic their service nor food quality has declined. The cheesesteaks are still epic and delicious. Only thing that sucks is that the fries hat a bit cold by the time we make it back home (not their fault of course). If you're in the mood for a cheesesteak definitely come here! We have also ordered Big Mills through DoorDash and Uber Eats, both were pleasant and fast experiences. read more

Great steak sandwiches, awesome service. I love the baseball theme inside the restaurant itself.

Tried the ground sirloin cheesesteak, was chewy not much flavor, bun was low quality. Onion rings frozen, over breaded & over cooked. Tried side Caesar salad, came with only top end greens, which didn't satisfy. Curious about place, hoping it would be good. Best part was frozen strawberry lemonade, had nice chunks of strawberries. Order employee was helpful and friendly. Sadly I won't return. read more

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Great atmosphere enjoyed the sports theme. Excellent food and service. I will definitely be going back.

Great steak and mozzarella sticks delicious nice people clean bathroom weird eating out sit down, it's been a while read more

Big Mill's - Steak and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Im not going to lie, I normally live big mills, but I got a cheesesteak today from the game day popup stand and it was honestly trash. The bread was ok, but the meat was lukewarm, the peppers and onions were not cooked at all and the cheese sauce was cold. The service was ok but paying $24+ for a half cheese steak and a large lemonade made me think they could slip this by me while I was drunk. Literally threw it away. Very disappointed. read more

Dang! What a hit. Had a Chicago style with my favorites on it and it didn't disappoint. I ordered the large sandwich and it was way too big. It was so good I ate all of it anyway. A regular size is pretty big. The au jus with the Chicago style is great. Service was pretty quick. Less than ten minutes to get my sandwich. Parking can be tight. There's a few good hot sauces in the condiment area. read more

Big Mill's - Oh yeah! - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great grab and go subs & sandwiches. Plenty of meat and toppings. Everything on the menu is great. Serving staff can be a bit snarkey but the food is good so just ignore them read more

Friendly staff, good food, reasonable prices. Had the Original Cheesesteak with provolone, mushrooms, onions and green peppers, YUM!!! They even love the FSU fans! Cheesesteak fries were great! Fresh bread! The Sunday crew, Jamie and Jr. were so friendly!! Made our day. read more

Not bad, I'd go there again. I had the sirloin cheese steak with mushrooms. Next time I will get more adventurous in my order. The staff was fast and efficient. The fries were good. read more

A quirky baseball-themed spot, I visited Big Mill's after passing by it so many times with curiosity. Although I'm dairy-free, the love of cheesesteaks has not been lost on me and I thought I'd live life on the edge a bit! Not very busy when I visited, I appreciated that there was no wait and the 2 female employees were so bubbly and patient as I took my time reading over the menu. The girls along with the cook all laughed when I asked for light cheese on my cheese steak, LOL it's always great to feel like you aren't in a cafeteria assembly line when ordering out lol. Prices weren't over the top at all, but not truly a bargain as I've had cheese steaks for cheaper. But this was a tasty cheese steak!! Well-seasoned, fresh and oozing with (light) cheese and sauteed veggies, the sandwich paired perfectly with the fresh fries that it was paired with. Delicious but still working on getting to a 5-Star meal from Big Mill's but know that it's coming soon! read more

I only give them a three because they had Styrofoam containers and cups and a bunch of plastic shit any restaurant that has that gets one star less.. but beyond that the cheesesteak was very good and it was better than the one I just had in Philadelphia. The people are great, old-school. It's a nice little place in Gainesville to get some real good comfort food. Definitely recommended to fill you up and make you feel good. read more

Where to start... The decor is awesome!! Baseball - baseball - baseball! I love every bit of it. The music is perfect! The service is great. Everyone is happy & welcoming. The sounds from the kitchen are homey. Just like Mom did it. Great menu. Everything you would find at a ballpark. Finally, the food. We had the original cheesesteak. The serving size was more than enough, and the sandwich amazing. Delicious & tender. Why go to Philly when you can eat here? Oh, and be sure to peek in the bathroom - a fun surprise! Do yourself a favor, and give this place a try. And bring a group!! read more

I've lived in Gainesville for quite some time now and I've never ever heard about this place! My friends and I were in the mood to try something different and we decided that cheesesteaks sounded delicious. I thought the restaurant was cutely baseball themed and after we got there, it got quite busy! I ordered the original cheesesteak, which came with steak, cheese (I chose provolone) and peppers. What I loved was that I could add any amount of other toppings that I wanted - so I added giardiniera (pickles peppers SOOOO GOOD), tomatoes and lettuce! The regular size is a decent size and I was so full after devouring my sandwich. My boyfriend got the largest size, which is the 12 inch and it was a LOT of food! We also ordered chili cheese fries which was good, but I felt like the cheese could have been more fresh because it seemed kind of old and thick versus freshly melted cheddar cheese on top of the fries. I'm giving this place 4 stars because I felt like I've definitely had better cheesesteaks before and this one to me was not the greatest. It was yummy, but the meat was not juicy or as hot as I prefer. The service was great and the cashier was very helpful in explaining things to my friends and I! read more

Love the cheesesteaks here, the regular always fills me up, but if you are extra hungry or want left overs get that large size! This small joint always has amazing customer service, food served fresh, and sports playing on the TV. I would highly recommend the fries as well, they have a great seasoning they add to it and try the "mills" sauce. It is their signature sauce and is similar to a thousand island type sauce. The restaurant is also very clean, and the staff will check on you while dining in to make sure you have everything you need. Also, if you like hot sauce you will appreciated the hot sauce collection they have going on. read more

Best cheesesteaks ever.... That's all! Try their specials if you get a wild hair and want something different. Keith does a great job and I have never been disappointed or hungry leaving there read more

Big Mill's Caesar Salad is my go-to item. It is the best Caesar in all of Gainesville. The staff is always very kind and friendly. Restaurant is always super clean. To-Go is easy. read more

Friendly staff, awesome food, they provide military discounts to their customers which is amazing

Even though I consider myself a foodie, I'm huge on customer service. Customer service Poor: The cashier Sarah was very welcoming; however the "owner"picks and choose who he wants to speak too and check up on. The Owner look me right in the face and did not speak or ask me about my food, instead he asked the two (mother & daughter) behind me how was everything and could he do anything to help- oh yeah and he also spoke to them. To top it off the Cook came out to get a drink and asked the two how was everything, mind you I'm sitting right next to them. Ambulance: The Decor suits the cuisine. A few tables were not clean. Food: I had the original cheesesteak, which I have to say was a tab bit over average. A Cheesesteak average and up in Gainesville is pretty good. I recommend using a better quality steak. read more

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Love the friendly staff and Keith! Great staple of Gainesville dining. Mozzarella sticks are awesome.

Food is always great tasting! I always order a cheesesteak, my partner orders the polish sausage and we're never disappointed. Good employees make the business and Big Mills has them read more

This place is the bomb. Amazing service and you get the right vibes inside for an authentic Philly spot. They've got one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had, and it's always just as good every time I go. I haven't tried anything else on the menu because of my addiction to the cheesesteak but I'm sure it's all great. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a classic, authentic, and fire cheesesteak read more

Great food i highly recommend this spot, it was 6 of us and they were polite and checked up on us during our meal. Great place! :)

Staff was super welcoming & nice! Food was amazing! and the fries were the perfect amount of crisp!! One of the male employees offered to hold our son (5 months old) so we could both eat and not take turns. Super sweet, we will be back read more

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

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Great little local spot to eat! Surprisingly never had trouble finding a spot to park. Generous portions, for not that much money. And yes, quite tasty too! Friendly owner and nice relaxed environment make it a nice little spot for lunch. read more