Only in town for one night on way to Disney cruise. Not big on fast food but didn't want sit down…read morerestaurant for family of five. Found this and glad I did! Got the family chicken and waffles and it was ON POINT! Hot, fresh, and affordable!

Last minute breakfast decision and wow I am so pleased that we decided on the Metro Diner!…read more As soon as we pulled up I had a good feeling about this place and I'll be honest coming from New York I miss my diners! Needless to say this the Metro diner truly surpassed my expectations. We walked in and were greeted immediately and asked if we would like to sit outside which is a covered area or indoors. We chose inside given it being a hot humid day and wanting that extra comfort. The vibe felt amazing with all the smiles and yes even though busy all the wait staff was hopping doing their business! We were seated and told about the specials and given the menu. I was unsure what I wanted because I think I could have eaten a little bit of everything! I did ask the waitress a couple of suggestions and one of them was the pancakes I had chosen. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day! How cool is that and rare. They had a chicken and waffle special that was actually half a chicken ( pieces ) fried with Belgium waffles, powdered sugar and sweet strawberry butter served with their signature sweet and spicy sauce. I'll be honest when I had seen someone else get their plate I was surprised. It looked absolutely incredible and well tremendous. On their specials they had banana pudding pancakes or waffles, this also sounded amazing. It had walnuts, butter and powdered sugar and definitely banana. I am most certainly glad that I chose this as it was incredibly. Super fluffy, flavorful and the banana was not overwhelming there was a perfect balance of flavors. There was a sauce on them that I assume was the banana pudding. It was light and just enough to not overpower the pancake itself. We had also ordered croissant French toast and my son absolutely loved them. They were crispy on the outside yet fluffy and flavorful with a fantastic texture topped with some powdered sugar. Some ordered hash browns, these were also delicious and homemade with a great texture and the portion like all the other dishes pretty large. We had all tried the biscuits and gravy. These too were delicious with such a nice balance of flavors. The biscuits indeed homemade. We were all very pleased with everything. Some eggs over easy and bacon cooked perfectly. The coffee honestly the best I've had in years. I'm a coffee drinker and I cannot figure this coffee was outstanding! I had four cups and wish for more ha ha. Best of all I must compliment the service. I have not been to a restaurant of any sort with such attentive service, quality service as we received here in years. The waitress kept refilling my coffee and water, brought my son more soda ( even a container to take his home ) asked everyone if they needed anything at appropriate times and was extremely kind and considerate. I will be back and I highly recommend the Metro Diner for a great meal, quality service and relaxed environment that you will enjoy. Address: 2130 SW 34th St. Gainsville, Florida 32608 Phone: (352)353-2889 Hours: Friday 7AM-8PM Saturday 7AM-8 PM Sunday 7AM-8 PM Monday 7AM-8PM Tuesday 7AM-8PM Wednesday 7AM-8 PM Thursday 7AM-8PM Wheelchair Accessible *** ( it can be a little tight sitting indoors but outside sitting is a notably more open space. Metrodiner.com

Food is gr8! Waiters and cooks are gr8! Always enjoy eating…read morehere. These folk treat everyone as family. Always clean! Portions are almost always too big!! LOL

This is old school diner home cooking, by a very professional, friendly staff of conscientious…read moreservers and cooks. I always look for the Biscuits & Gravy and they did not disappoint. Gravy was well seasoned and plentiful, that was not like paste, but thin enough to hold all the sausage in it. Fluffy and fresh biscuit, not like a rock. If you are familiar with diner dining the ambience hasn't changed in 40 years. And clean

Amazing diner! We…read morecame from Miami on a trip to get a quick breakfast, and we loved it. The service was great, food was tasty, and we loved the dog puzzle decor on the walls. We would love it if they had one in Miami!

I got the veggie omelet and the biscuit and my boyfriend got the country fried steak. The biscuit…read morewas so fluffy and moist, which is hard to find. The omelet was also really fluffy. The only thing to keep in mind is the prices on the menu are cash prices. They charge a fee for credit cards. They also charge $3 for food sharing, which was odd. But quick service, good breakfast.

I had the most amazing brunch after church at 43rd St. deli. I like this location the best, because…read morethey were able to seat nine people right away. The food was AMAZING! such great company as well and great service. highly recommend.

Nice spot for lunch. Staff was very good. Had the club and the pastrami sandwich. Pastrami had…read moregood flavor but was a little tough. Needs to be sliced thinner. Fries were good.

Absolutely delightful. Had the waffles "Florida" wonderfully scrumptious! Thank you Riley, you…read moreare fantastic! Worth the trip from Tennessee.

My husband and I are visiting here and wanted a trendy breakfast place that was on the healthier…read moreside and wouldn't break the bank- this is the one!! Very tasty, trendy, inexpensive, and on the healthier side of most breakfast places! We ordered the French toast combo (comes with 2 sides) and the waffle Specialty combo (comes with 2 sides) Service was great and very attentive. Very clean place and food comes out relatively fast!

43rd deli is deli(cious)!! Great breakfast/brunch spot with local charm. There were for sure a lot…read moreof regulars there which speaks for how good this place is. Lots of seating for big parties, the service was decently fast, and the food was pretty yummy. Would recommend their omelettes as I've had a couple of them, and their traditional breakfast with pancakes, eggs and bacon. I'm only deducting 1 star because I don't think this is the BEST breakfast place in Gainesville BUT it is still a solid choice! It deli(vered)

Well we finally got a chance to sit down and have some breakfast here. Really love the whole feel…read moreto the restaurant, friendly staff, relaxed vibe, and very attentive service. Food came out pretty quickly, only thing was my breakfast potatoes came out cooked a little bit long.lol Other than that everything was great, coffee refills came regularly, was nice to try somewhere different.

Fantastic service even though understaffed, great food, perfect environment, not to expensive and…read morevery good coffee all in all 9.5/10 highly recommend

First off I have never eaten a biscuit that taste exactly like my grandmother biscuits until I came…read morehere. I got the Sticky Maple Biscuit and let me say it was very flavorful. It was seasoned very well and the biscuit was soft inside and toasty on the outside . It was so delicious I ordered a second one to go. The ambience is welcoming and the staff was very pleasant. From ordering your food to sitting down, all staff was very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Visit after visit, year after year, this place is still the best Greek spot in town. Also up there…read morefor best lunch spot, period. I got my usual gyro platter; about $15. Sounds pricey but my wife and I spit it and still had some leftovers. Also, this might seem a bit off topic but this place has some of the best fries. Great seasoning. My platter came with a generous portion of gyro meat, and the side salad was nicely prepared. If you haven't tried this place and you like a good gyro, drop by, you won't be disappointed.

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.

Everything was exceptional! We are looking forward to our next visit and wish we didn't live 485…read moremiles away!

Are you even a Gator if you've been to Gainesville and never been to Spurrier's?!…read more I visited on Valentine's Day -- solo -- as a recent widow, and I honestly wasn't sure how the night would feel. What I didn't expect was to leave full, lifted, and smiling. I grabbed a seat at the bar (full service, first-come-first-served) and started with the shrimp scampi appetizer -- absolutely delicious. Then came a few expertly made cocktails thanks to Anthony, who was attentive without hovering, and Mandy, whose warmth and spirit felt like a hug you didn't know you needed. For dinner, I ordered the filet with miso-charred Brussels sprouts -- perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and worth every bite. Now... I never do dessert. But in honor of my late husband -- and his love for carrot cake -- I decided to Spurrier splurge. And I'm so glad I did. The vibe? It felt like end-of-the-third-quarter Gator energy -- all kinds of weather, all kinds of people, all in it because we stick together The food is excellent. The drinks are amazing. And the people -- especially Anthony and Mandy -- made this widow's first solo Valentine's Day something I'll always remember. Thank you for helping me have a really good night.

We stopped by The Florida Room Restaurant and really enjoyed our meal. We tried a few different…read morethings, and everything was solid. The chicken tenders with home fries were crispy, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a comfort-food classic. The fried chicken sandwich was a favorite juicy chicken with a great crunch and very satisfying. The pesto panini was lighter but still full of flavor, with the pesto adding a nice fresh touch. For drinks, the sweet tea was refreshing and hit the spot. The Kimchi Bloody Mary was definitely unique bold, savory, and great if you like something a little different. The Ginnie Springs cocktail was light and refreshing, making it an easy drink to enjoy with food. Overall, it's a relaxed spot with good food and interesting drinks. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Gainesville and want a casual meal with some fun options.

I stopped by The Florida Room for lunch to check out the space. The decor is a sharp, modern take…read moreon the classic diner aesthetic. It features a central counter with stool seating, surrounded by booths and a few small tables along the perimeter. It's a clean, well-organized setup that feels both fresh and nostalgic. I ordered the Smash Burger and home fries. Overall, the meal was fair. The burger was decent, but it didn't quite hit that "must-order" level for me. It's worth noting that they don't appear to have a deep fryer, which explains the skillet-made home fries instead of traditional fries. The home fries were decent, and they're a good alternative if you enjoy a grilled potato, but don't expect the typical crunch of a deep fryer. On the plus side here, this also means their fries didn't come from SysCo. The service was perfectly fine... professional, timely, and I had no issues during my visit. While the burger and potatoes were middle-of-the-road, the "skillet-only" kitchen setup makes me curious about their other staples. I'd like to come back and test the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup or the BLT, as those seem like they might be the real stars of a griddle-focused menu.