This place is a Gainesville classic. A throwback to the drive-thru burger days. They have very…read moresimple and straightforward burgers and they execute it well. The patties are flavorful and the buns hold together and soak up the sauce. The Seasoned Fries are fantastic. Crispy and well seasoned on the outside while staying pillowy soft on the inside. Definitely is the perfect combo with your burger. Service is quick and friendly when I went, so no complaints there. Just be aware that there's very limited outdoor seating, so you may be standing around and eating. But there's charm doing that at an old school burger joint, so I'm cool with that :)

I was solo looking for a good veggie burger. When I saw that Dick Mondell's had a house made veggie…read moreburger, I knew I had to go. I was not disappointed! This was the best veggie burger I've had in a long time, and it's vegan! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but was surprised at how delicious this was. I also tried their fries which were excellent and they gave a generous portion and a side salad that was very fresh and large enough to share. I can't wait to get back to Gainesville for this burger!

Really cute hamburger place inside a reclaimed box car with attached game room, nicely clean…read morebathrooms and a beer and wine garden at the end with nice seating area there as well. Parking is a challenge, but we parked elsewhere and walked over there. The smell of the delicious burgers had me drooling! Got the double patty with cheese Goldie burger and onion rings and my husband got the same with loaded tater tots. Sprite and water in a bottle for drinks...and we were all set. Our order came out pretty quickly and we enjoyed watching the kids run around excitedly and play the various games, whether it was skee ball, pinball, driving courses, riding the motorized animals...kids enjoy the most basic things to the maximum! Great idea for families! Nice park frontage, walking paths, etc. I'm going to have to tell my daughter in law to bring the kids here next time. They'd LOVE IT! The Goldie Burger was fantastic. They do have vegan options as well, so don't fret! Tots, fries and onion rings are excellent sides for your sandwich. The fella at the front counter was beyond pleasant, helpful, friendly and very attentive to every patron. Even went so far as to give extra free tokens to one family with 3 little ones since they spent so much there on their meals. I gave out free tokens to a lithe younger girl who was wearing what used to be my favorite sneakers growing up...Converse All-Stars! She had her mouth hanging open for a few minutes while mom said thank you for her...hey, old people don't place much arcade games I told them.... So enjoy! Great family spot with the kids to run off that excess energy and have fun. We enjoyed the food and the scenery.

I was at Depot Park for a walk to get some steps in and view nature since the weather was pretty…read morenice, and worked up an appetite. I was in the mood for a burger and walked into Goldie's. I have only had this place once when I first moved back. Per the pictures on Yelp, some menu items have increased, which is expected. I ordered a single cheeseburger, crinkle cut fries, and a side of the Goldie's sauce. The total came out to $13.75. I waited for about 5 - 8 minutes for the food. I did end up eating in the park. The burger is a thin smashburger and pretty huge. It had lettuce, red onion, pickles, and Goldie's sauce. The burger was good and the sauce is a tangy mustard relish type of sauce. I really liked the bun, it's like an everything seasoning bun. It was fresh and toasty. As for the crinkle cut fries, I really like the seasoning. Each fry was coated very well, but they were not cooked to my liking. While they were hot and fresh, the fries were still soft as if they needed to cooked a bit longer. Also I believe that for dipping the Cajun mayo would've a better dipping option over the Goldie's sauce just because the seasoning on the fries. Overall, it was pretty good lunch for a nice day in the park.

Visiting the area and needed a place that satisfied a variety of tastes for our party of 5 for…read morelunch. Apple Maps struggled to provided proper directions to parking and it might be because the area is under construction so just give yourself time to find Loosey's especially if going for dinner. It sure is worth the effort though, especially if you get Matthew as your server. He is full of wit and great local knowledge. He charmed our table from our first encounter. Loosey's has to be a local favorite because the quality and freshness of the food is outstanding. Matthew is a local treasure and made our experience there so memorable and fun. We all remarked that it must be so electric there when live music is on stage or it's a Gator game day. We started with the loaded potato skins. There were 5 large pieces that were covered with toppings and delivered pipping hot. I could easily order that as a meal next time I'm in town. Their house ranch dipping sauce that is drizzled on top was delicious. Several in our group ordered the Chic-fil Loosey's, which is a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, but I wasn't able to grab a photo as they were so eager to get started eating it. The portion of chicken breast was extremely large and the batter was perfectly crispy. Both diners exclaimed it was one of their all- time favorite chicken sandwiches they had ever eaten. Another diner took advantage of their wing special and exclaimed the Buffalo Garlic sauce was fantastic and she paired them with their ranch as well. She loved their added touch of the small paper basket topping the plate of wings for the bones. I had the Classic Beef Burger and it was cooked perfectly. There was a nice peppery flavor to the grill of the burger and the patty size was more than I expected. Especially for the price. I was so happy we found Loosey's. It was really good food. I encourage you to look past the construction mess and the "old wooden bar" stereotypes and trust me when o say, they take great pride on preparing high quality food.

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon which was good because the parking meters weren't working on…read morethe weekends. On the street parking. Beautiful day so we sat outside in a lovely patio area. Great beer menu with draughts imported or domestic as well as a full bar. The menu was pretty much standard bar fare I had fish and chips and my wife had Mac and cheese. The fries on my plate were covered in salt. I tried to shake it off and wound up with a layer of salt on my plate. Most restaurant food is too salty for me as I cook at home low salt but this was crazy. I decided to try the Mac and cheese. It also had a cap of salt on it. I tried to dig to the bottom of the crock thinking that wouldn't be salty but I was wrong. The dish was prepared with salt throughout. Time to go and I did complain. The waitress said she hears that a lot and she offered to replace our meal to go but we didn't take her up on that offer. The fish was great! And we loved the vibe of the restaurant inside and out. I would go back again but knowing that I would order SALT FREE !!

Great stop while in the road. Good burgers with lots of customization options. Friendly people.read more

This place is great. Tasty burgers, delicious fries, awesome service. The best part of the visit…read morewas Ruth who took care of us. She was super and made us feel like we were welcome - a rarity in this day and age. The only thing that could have made the visit better is if they used tallow for their fryer. Thanks! We'll be back!

Food I ordered was very good. I have no complaints. When I'm in town I like to grab a burger or…read morePhilly from here. The service was great

Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird is an absolutely incredible place to grab a fast-food style burger…read moreand fries if you find yourself in the Gainesville, Florida area and craving a wonderfully greasy burger. The place is a drive-through (with a walk-up counter, as well) type place. It does have a few tables next to the building, but I got my burger and fries to go and ate atthe nearby Tom Petty Park. The staff here are incredibly friendly. I went with the Holy Moly Double with fries. The cost was about eleven dollars. When I got to Tom Petty Park and opened my food, I was impressed with the portion and after my first bite, I was even more impressed with the taste. Why settle on one of those fast-food burger monoliths when you can have a superior burger from a local business? I would definitely recommend Holy Moly Burgers and the Bird.

Brett was the man!!!! delicious food mmmmmm …read more It was sooooooooooooo good. Yummy. Sooooooooooooooooo good . Soooooooooooooooooooooooo good

Second time back and this time was wonderful! Service was great and the food was even better. My…read morekids had picked me up from the airport and decided that we should have a meal together and enjoy the fun ambiance of Ford's we enjoy so much and it worked out really well. I had the Model A burger that includes Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Pico de Gallo, Arugula, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and a Sunny Side Up Egg on a Brioche Bun and it's incredibly delicious! We all shared Giant funnel tower of piston onion rings that is served with house made chipotle ketchup and hidden valley ranch. These are also amazing. My daughter in law had the smoked brisket burnt ends melt that consists of Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends Caramelized in Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Sharp Cheddar, and Bacon Jam on Country White Toast. I had to take a taste of this and the brisket just melts in your mouth and is absolutely delicious. My son had the Fords signature burger which has Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun. Everything is cooked so well and is just so good. The atmosphere is so nice it's just a great place to be. I love this burger and beer chain that was designed to look like a 1920's service station and garage. It pays tribute to the history of Henry Ford and the Ford motor company. The only restaurant brand with an official licensing agreement with the Ford motor company allowing it to use their iconic blue logo brand imagery and historical memorabilia. Love this place !

i actually think this was the best cava i have been to very good food and good serviceread more

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

My friend brought me here because she said it's a popular spot!…read more The ambiance is nice at night with a sports game on. Pretty decent seating, but can see it getting packed on a busy night. I got the chicken tendies & fries and my friend got nachos (cheese, chicken, tomatoes). We both enjoyed our food! Nice spot to go to while downtown or need a quick bite to eat!

I enjoy Cry Baby's! The food is consistently good and the vibe is giving elevated dive. They've got…read moretwo tvs for game watching. Casual and perfect for downtown GNV. The smashburger and the tots are tasty.