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.

This is the best middle eastern food in Gainesville. I've tried the beef shawarma which you can't…read morefind anywhere in Gainesville, gyro meat and the falafel which is exceptionally phenomenal. Ehab the owner knows what he's doing! I grew up on Lebanese food and this is authentic

Grill Express was absolutely delicious! Everything is clearly made in house, including the…read moreincredibly amazing hummus. The beef in the Beef Shawarma Platter was well cooked and the rice was so flavorful. I would say definitely don't skip out on the hummus or adding the garlic sauce! The portions are also amazing. The owners are super nice and the service is great. The ambiance is definitely simple, not much going on, but I can't complain when the food is so good. One recommendation for them would be adding some more of the salad! It was great with the sauce and I wish I could have enjoyed it more.

Fantastic food, the staff is always warm and welcoming. Very personable. They have a honey cake…read morethat is fantastic.

I never write reviews, but I want to just say that this is probably one of the best places to eat…read morein Gainesville if not the best. The staff is all wonderful and welcoming, I've left smiling every single time I've gone. I strongly encourage everyone not to let the wait time deter you, they make the food fresh and to order. I've had the chicken kebab, chicken shawarma, fries, wings, chicken tenders, borscht, Pelmeni, and honey cake. I haven't had a single thing from here that I haven't absolutely devoured and finished not wanting more of. Just an absolutely outstanding place to go and worth every minute and penny.

My second time here and wow it was definitely even better than I remembered. I ordered dinner for…read moremy parents and I Tuesday night and had to falafel platter for me, lamb & beef gyro platter for my dad, and a falafel wrap for my mom. Based on the reviews, I knew this time to grab some baklava which was a difficult decision. Why, you may ask? They have so many choices! I did end up with the pistachio baklava. My dad raved about his lamb & beef gyro platter and literally left no crumbs. My mom loved her wrap and how large the portion was. For me, the falafel platter was all hits, no misses. From the creamy hummus to the fresh tabbouleh. I highly enjoyed the freshness of the meal. The baklava was the cherry on top - sweet and nutty with a flaky pastry crust. I wish I would've ordered more varieties of the delicious dessert. Gyro Plus is a great staple here in town for your Mediterranean favorites! I'll be back soon!

This was my very first time eating here I had Beef and lamb gyro platter with hummus and pita bread…read moreand salad the dessert was Pistachio baklava all I can say is the the lamb and rice was delicious and tender the hummus was fantastic smooth and fresh along with the salad the dessert was delicious fresh and incredibly good I'm so sorry for not having any pictures to share with you after my first bite I just couldn't stop eating it.take my word you will not be disappointed at all but you will thank me for being very honest about not missing out on getting a meal or anything from here

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.

I really wanted to like this place as the menu and calories seem like a great option for eating out…read moreand being healthy. calories are low because the portions leave you hungry and they are stingy on ingredients. like the Greek salad had no more then 3 olives. the rice was severely dry. could be the worst side of rice I've ever paid for. I'm really against a place that pushes a Tio for counter service. food was fine in taste (other than the rice) but pricey for what you get.

I ordered takeout and got the grilled lamb gyro with pasta salad and chips. The lamb was soft and…read morenot dry, just a bit on the bland side. The gyro had plenty of fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and everything tasted clean and simple. The chips were pretty standard and a small portion, and the pita itself was a little dry. For $15, the portion was generous and made for a filling lunch. It was a pretty solid meal and good value. I'd order again and try a different protein next time.

I appreciate the quality ingredients, friendly server and local ownership…read more My first weekday brunch visit so far went very well. A friend had the burger with fries and a side salad, which he found very satisfying and filling. I had the Lebanese Hash which was delicious though not as big as you'd get at another brunch diner. Still I was full and happy, not stuffed and drowsy when done.

I have not reviewed anything on Yelp in a long, long time. I have now eaten here three times and…read morethe food quality, taste, and consistency is absolutely terrific. In my previous reviews I Utilized a Good, Bad, and Ugly rating scale. I really like most everything about Superette. The staff are very eclectic and nice, outdoor dining is relaxing and invigorating. There are not many things better than sitting outside under oak trees while eating delicious savory food and enjoying a good wine or cocktails. Replaying last night's dinner in my head has me planning my next visit to Superette. Sunday brunch this weekend is calling my name. Oh,'one more thing, Superette is also the place to go where you will only run into the people you like. The folks you don't care for are not going to be there. Just my observation.

I can't pin point when it was the last time I came here. I believe before Covid. I took my mom and…read moreshe enjoyed it. I was reminiscing about a sandwich I got and decided to order some lunch from here . I ordered a California turkey croissant but subbed for gluten free Kaiser roll. I also ordered the Greek salad. The prices and portions can't be beat. I got it for delivery from DoorDash and the ingredients and bread were so fresh. I was a little hesitant because when I order sandwiches or wraps from other places for delivery they arrive soggy but I was pleasantly surprised because everything was intact. I'm picky with deli meat since I just can't stand some after taste of certain deli meats but I don't know how to explain it the turkey and cheese tasted "clean" . You were able to taste every topping on the sandwich separately and together it just came together perfectly. It was a hefty portion too looking like a real life healthy krabby patty. I haven't tried the salad since I got so full from the sandwich but even my coworker when she saw it in the fridge said it looked amazing. I can't wait to have it for dinner and hoping I get the chance to come in and try other items on their menu. I might hit the beach one of these days and I sure wish I could take a couple of sammies from here so I might consider it.

They have gluten-free buns and wraps, gluten-free cookies, and all the soups are gluten-free …read more Sandwich that comes with a side AND the gf bread included was around $12 total. Nice staff too.

updated review here…read more. So glad to see this restaurant doing so well, their menu has grown from when we last ate here. We met some friends here for dinner and they love it.from the friendly attentive staff, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very unique , and i always find something new on the walls to stare at or at least ask about or take a photo of. We opted to try the pizza we got a prosciutto pizzs and the athena pizza Both were very rich in taste and ingredients. We all ended up bringing some leftovers home. Definietely worth the visit!! And its in my neighborhood, making it that much more convenient.

Reserved seating for 6 for a Saturday lunch and had great table service from Seth. The owners…read morevisited us as well to ask how our food was and everything was top-notch. We ordered several pizzas (1 garlic 16", 1 two-topping 12" with prosciutto + roasted garlic, 1 Hawaiian 12", 1 pita pizza with ham) plus ravioli fritti appetizer and steak pesto. Pizzas were excellent , steak was soft / medium well as I requested, and ravioli was deliciously crunchy - a crowd pleaser. The others had never tried Scuola before and now they'll all be back for the great food , friendly service, as well as chill ambiance of the place. Highly recommend visiting during lunch time since it's not too crowded and still quiet enough to hear one another at a table. The owner stopped by our table before we left and graciously offered to take a photo for us so thank you for that. Always a pleasure to meet the management. Pricing was fair considering the large portions and quality of the food. We had separate checks so our share of the food (including a to go order of Chicken Souvlaki and Kokkinisto!) was about $125 with generous tip. Free parking lot outside the restaurant is shared but there were still many spots to choose from. We'll certainly be back again ^_^ !!

I have been eating Falafel King since 1984 and it is still as good today as it was back then. I was…read moreintroduced to it by words that became a staple every time I walked in, "My friend. Come and enjoy a falafel!" It was 1984, I worked at the Florida Bookstore and was sitting out back in the courtyard behind Chaucer's during my lunch break. That's when I heard those words. It was a smiling man sticking his head out of a kitchen window behind Cafe Gardens, which shared the courtyard with Chaucer's. "...enjoy a falafel!" "A flawhatel?" I asked. The man was Ghassan Chehab, and after serving me my first ever falafel, I ate there nearly every day. He soon moved out of the small shared-kitchen window to the famous 13th and University location, next to Burrito Brothers and Goerings Book Center - which I eventually moved to myself - and a block from my house. Falafel sandwich, spinach pie, strawberry-banana smoothie, and complimentary baklava - that was my go-to meal, always accompanied by great conversation with Ghassan. I left Gainesville in 1992 and The King moved out to Butler Plaza. I returned there a number of years later and was not only delighted to see the place still existed, but it was as good as ever! Ghassan was no longer there in person, but he certainly was in spirit. I continue to eat there whenever I pass anywhere near Gainesville, and always take home a bundle full of the falafel and pies. In fact, I'm actually writing this review with the taste of that falafel and spinach pie in mouth right now because I recently made one such trip. My friends, go eat a falafel at Falafel King!

Delicious and freshly made Falafel. Good service and clean restaurant. I look forward to eating…read moreagain.