Stopped in while helping my daughter move back in for her sophomore year at UF. I wasn't super…read morefamiliar with how the ordering process worked, so I ended up with a Build Your Own bowl--lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes--and added chicken, even though I didn't really want to. It wasn't exactly what I was going for, but that's more on me than the place. We also got a Pick Two combo: a strawberry banana smoothie (with oat milk, banana, strawberries, flax seeds, and agave) and the Thai Chicken Crunch salad (romaine, red cabbage, roasted chicken, carrots, celery, and wontons). Everything was decent and fresh, just nothing that really stood out flavor-wise. We took everything to go since we were busy getting her room set up, and it worked for what we needed--a quick, fairly healthy option. One thing I wish they offered was a smaller portion size; everything felt a bit too much for a light lunch.

I ordered the salad for delivery, but it came highly rated. I ordered the buffalo chicken salad and…read morea smoothie. All of the ingredients were fresh and very crisp. I did add I. The egg as well. The dressing was amazing and you can tell it was made in house. Delivery was easy and they made everything to order. I was only missing my straw so I had to open the cup, but appreciate that I the cup was sealed for transport. I would recommend and can't wait to try again while I'm int the area.

Visiting from out of town, saw positive reviews so we dropped in for lunch…read more I had the "The Saprano" hot Italian: lots of meat and the chibatta bread was delicious. My wife had "The Man in the Black Hat," essentially two different sandwich halves. Don't miss this place for a great meal. BTW, had a hard time deciding what to get as the options were varied and plentiful!

We drove from Jacksonville to Gainesville for a day of exploring and lunch. Our middle daughter and…read moreher husband said "next time you're in Gainesville you MUST eat at The Paper Bag!" We had some long time friends come down with us as well. Our first stop on our Gainesville Adventure was here! I ordered the #9. Tony Montana Cubano. I have to say I've had many Cuban sandwich's before but this Cuban sandwich was the BEST! I love the flavor of seasoned pork they use as well as the Boars Head Meat. I do believe all those makes the difference. If you like Cuban sandwich's you must try this one. Also our friends with us ordered the #12 Uncle Drew Monte Cristo and shared and they loved it! All the staff were super friendly! It took about 10 minutes for us to get our sandwich's. Everything was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend The Paper Bag!

Excellent food! Excellent customer service. A unique menu…read moreof sandwiches you won't find anywhere else. I had the daily special, which i knew what i was getting based on what was at the register, however they made me the surprise (Vegas) by accident... and then made the correct sandwich without a hesitation. Not sure what i had, looked like a Cuban mixed with something else, it too was fabulous! The whole family enjoyed their selection. Will def come back another time!

Checked this place out in Gainesville because it was on Guy's Diners, Drive ins and Dives. Small,…read morequaint sandwich shop on side streets that does sandwiches really well. I got the meatball sandwich which is served with a side of excellent red sauce for dipping! The sandwich was tasty and filling. They also serve salads and some breakfast items. You can get beer or wine on the side and chips. The lady at the counter was helpful with the menu. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a good sandwich in Gainesville.

Fresh Kitchen is amazing but maybe different for some. Its like a new age fresh kitchen …read more Everything is dairy and gluten-free. Their side dishes are different and cold but dont let that stop you right here, they are amazing! Their noodles are made from sweet potatoes and they have mashed cauliflower that you'd never know if they didnt tell you. They have other sides that all taste great. Im not to keen on their beverages but again its a new age thing and it goes along with their pallet. And you have to try their cookies. I always have to get them. Soo good. My only draw back for me is it all comes in a bowl which I love, but not my husband. He wont go there just because the food is layered and well some dont like that. He wont drink their choice of beverages either. Some like it and some dont. I guess thats for everyone. But for me, its my go when I'm in Gainesville.

The absolute highest quality fast food chain in existence…read more In my opinion, Fresh Kitchen is hands-down the best fast food restaurant out there. Literally every single item on their menu is completely delicious. They offer a fantastic variety of high-quality proteins and vegetables, making it incredibly easy to build a clean, nutritious meal. What truly sets them apart is their unmatched commitment to clean ingredients--everything is 100% gluten-free and prepared completely without seed oils! They even sell high-quality Evian bottled water and offer phenomenal immune shots that I absolutely love. It is incredibly rare to find a quick-service spot with these standards. I cannot recommend them enough! Oh, and their service is amazing!

Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

I hate to leave bad reviews, but I think want to be honest. I came to The Spot recently for lunch…read moreand was not happy with my experience. Located in midtown, this appears to a fast casual place that caters towards college students. They serve "Greek" street food, salads, quesadillas, burgers, and more. The food is relatively inexpensive. Service is fine, actually the people working there are friendly. Food is made to order and comes out quickly. There is some seating available inside (it's limited) but there are plenty of tables in the hall. I ordered the Street Chicken Souvlaki which included grilled chicken with tomato, onion, fries inside a pita, topped with ketchup and mustard. This was a very large portion. The pita was good, but pretty much fell apart the second I picked it up. While I liked the chicken, it was over seasoned and I didn't care for the "sauced" quality of it. I'm not sure if they marinated it or tossed it in some sauce, but it was too much. The fries were decent, but not super crispy. I felt that they were not necessarily and a little over-the-top. The tomato was fresh and but the red onion slices were very thick. The mustard and ketchup didn't work with the seasonings on the chicken. The dish was just all over the place and I couldn't even finish half of it before I started feeling sick. I ordered a side of onion rings as well. This was a large order and the size was great. But these onion rings were over-battered and were fresh, but not crispy at all. I bit into one and ended up pulling out the whole onion rings. Not good. Overall, I was very disappointed with my experience. The food was so heavy and overly salted I couldn't even eat half of it. I ended up giving it to a homeless person on the way out. The food left my stomach in shambles the rest of the day. Service is fine. But the food is not desirable. It is safe to say I will not be returning, which is unfortunate.

Well the students are back at UF, and that causes all sorts of havoc (in a good way, of course) for…read morethe local restaurants. I went to CAVA today to get my regular order (don't really need to talk about the food, it's always fresh, tasty, and poppin!) and saw an employee named Andrea just working her little tail off getting all the call in orders done while trying to keep the in-person line moving along. I told her I appreciated how hard she was working, it was obvious! Even though she was incredibly busy, she still took my order with a nice smile and pleasant attitude (which is not the case any time I ever went to Chipotle, which is why I don't go there anymore). Because it's such a heavily populated student location, it would benefit from extra attention to have the place look a little more spiffy, like the Archer Road location, but overall the staff here are great!

I always enjoy getting Cava as it is a quick, healthy option that leave me satisfied. This…read moreparticular location is located right across from campus and is super convenient for students. While this is a great spot for people without cars, parking could be a challenge for those who drive to this location. The service here is usually pretty good as well. I have never had a problems with my orders or anything. I often order online and pickup, but ordering in person is efficient too (most of the time). The interior is kept fairly clean, especially considering the amount of people who come through here on the daily. I really like the outdoor patio space too. The portion sizes are hit or miss...depending on who makes your bowl, you will either receive generous portions of things or you won't receive much. Some of the items aren't always the most consistent either. For instance, I've had numerous occasions where the rice is undercooked. This location definitely receives more traffic than the one in Butler Plaza, so take that into consideration when ordering here. Expect more "limited options", longer lines, more frugal portions, and sometimes even less fresh options. Your experience here is truly predicated on who is working and what they have available.

the service was amazing, literally right from the start of the time we were there; the ambiance was…read morealso great, as it wasn't too loud, the area is super cute, and the music was lofi. the food 10/10... SO GOOD!! my sister got the egg toast and i got the chicken and waffles-... super super good!! the bread on the toast was very fresh and it was delish, with a great amount of avocado. mine was the bomb.com. it was a bit pricey (around $50 for two plates and two coffees) but worth a shot! literally my sister said it felt "gourmet."

Long line, not a lot of seating, but good food and ambiance.didn't have the toasts but they looked…read moregood.

The bagels here are decent for being a chain and an on-campus restaurant. The service was very…read morefast. The ambiance is fine, it shares a space with some other fast food places as well but there is plenty of seating. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have a lot of the flavors listed on the website, but it's understandable since it is on a college campus.

This place is truly hit or miss and for me it's been more misses than hits. I've ordered both…read moresalads and wraps from here and every time it's so soggy. My wraps have either fallen apart or the salads are just over saturated with dressing. If I ever do go back I'd ask for the dressing on the side for sure. The customer service needs some improvement. The employees don't greet you and give you borderline attitude. It's also very messy. All the ingredients are all over the counters and mixed up with each other because they just toss everything around. They don't clean the counters it just doesn't look appetizing when you can see it all through the glass. It is the "healthiest" place in this little plaza but, the customer service and the way they make their food kills it for me.

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing…read more Amazing service - customer service is GOAT! Let my daughter try a piece of chicken and pasta. She has a lot of food sensitivities and they totally got it. So kind too! Went out of the way and answered all our questions about food additives and allergens. Amazing food. It is hard to find good vegan food. This place has it! Amazing portion sizes. I ate too much! Very filling. Highly recommend.

I love Bolay! Driving through on I-75, we hit the jackpot! I didn't realize all food was gluten…read morefree at first, which is a major treat for four out of five of our group. The regular bowl is relatively inexpensive at $10.95 but so filling as to allow for leftovers. The teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, feta and toasted almonds, and mushrooms were a treat with the creamy garlic sauce. I also sampled the turmeric ginger sauce with steak, sweet potato noodles and forbidden rice. All fantastic! You cannot make a mistake ordering. The servers at the counter explained everything, and were patient and kind. I love the healthy fast food feel of this restaurant. It was clean and organized.

Harvest Thyme is a great modern deli with a large, open-concept layout that gives it a bright and…read morewelcoming feel, made even better by the super friendly staff working the counter. I went with their split half-and-half option and got the Big Thyme sandwich paired with a Greek salad. The sandwich was fantastic--stacked with roast beef, turkey, bacon, Swiss, cheddar, and their signature sauce on roasted marbled rye (always love finding marbled rye on a menu). It was a bit messy to eat, but completely worth it. The Greek salad was equally impressive and came generously loaded with meats, making the whole combination really satisfying. The Wi-Fi was solid enough to get a few basic tasks done, though a bit spotty if you are trying to do heavy work. Overall, it is a great spot with warm service, and I will definitely be back.

Just a short drive off 75, and worth it. Sandwiches were…read moregood size and flavorful. Staff were welcoming and helpful with choices. Ambiance was cute, tables inside and out, tables inside with quotes etc.