If you can tell from my past reviews, I REALLY don't like rating below five stars even for minor inconveniences. First off, this place is CUTE!! We opted to sit outside at sunset and it was nice to people watch as we sipped our beverages. The bartender was very friendly, seemed to know her customers, and steered us in the right path for drinks. First off: I always have respect for an establishment geared towards adults with a selection of mocktails: for the non-drinker that still wants to feel social, it's a very welcoming feeling to know that they've been considered when planning a menu. The ONLY reason this location lost a star was because my partner placed an order for a half-dozen oysters and we waited about 35 minutes prior to needing to leave for our dinner reservation. The bar staff immediately refunded us without question, so they handled it very graciously, but it was a bit disappointing because the food looked great and we saw dish after dish pass by us for other patrons. My suggestion would be to possibly remove the numbered placards given when ordering food upon delivery so that staff passing by know who has been served and who is still waiting, perhaps. All in all, would definitely recommend this place and would be happy to return. read more

Was really excited to try this place out during my visit and it went okay but could've been better. The food was great the miss was more in service. Our server seemed to be more occupied with one to two other tables and only checked on us once. Besides that we had to keep seeking her out. I'm glad we were able to pay online since it would've taken forever to get the check. Recommend for the food but not as much the service. read more

Love Loved this place! It's good lunch, friends, date or casual Friday night! I went for lunch. I ordered the caesar salad, burria tacos and a glass of wine. Place also plays good music. Overall I liked very much the vibe! read more

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I was a regular at Sweet Mel's 5 years back and haven't been back at this location since then out of respect lol BUT MAN!!! My husband and I were SO IMPRESSED at the quality and deliciousness of the food. We had the yuca (o.m.g amazing) and the birria tacos did not disappoint either. The drinks were super yummy and the local and decor was very inviting and cozy. Honestly have nothing bad to say. Oh, just a tip though: don't sit down at a table and wait for a server to come to you. Orders for drinks and food are made at the bar and they will bring the food to your table, but drinks get picked up at the end of the bar. 20/10 recommend!! read more

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Amazing lunch and service today at the bar! Yuca fries had the most amazing curry sauce, chili spice and cilantro pesto. DEVINE! We also had the fried fish taco that also was cooked perfect and had amazing sauces fresh Napa cabbage and cilantro. Topping it all off is great sweet tea! read more

Cry Baby's - Fish tacos and yuca fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I've been to Cry Baby's on multiple occasions and each time is a memorable and great experience. The atmosphere is a nice change from the bustling clubs and crowded clubs downtown and midtown but is still lively and a great environment to catch up with friends and enjoy some drinks together. The drinks are also on the pricier side compared to other bars, but the quality is much better than other bars' drinks that I've tried in Gainesville. I would recommend this place for any visitors or Gainesville locals! read more

Sat at the bar. Bartender was nice and helpful. Drinks are strong. Food is ok not a fan of the nachos. The fries are good.

So I used to really love this place, and the cocktails are still great. However, the quality and variety of the food menu has seriously gone down. Meanwhile, the prices only continue to increase. The nachos used to be my favorite in all of Gainesville. Now, they're clearly using subpar cheese, they've eliminated the house made salsa negra and salsa verde, and there are no pickled jalapeños. It's the same with their burgers - no more caramelized onions. For the chicken tenders, they've eliminated the buffalo sauce and the gochuchang; also, the tenders are smaller. It's not really worth it to eat here anymore. For these prices and the quality of what you get, eat elsewhere. Inside, it is still very pretty. The cocktail prices have increased, but the happy hour and daily specials can make it worth it. read more

So sad, unfortunately had an awful experience here tonight. Our server was soooooo god awful and extremely rude. Took 15min for anyone to greet us, finally ordered, got all the wrong food, had to wait another 25min, had to ask for a box twice and she still didn't bring it, she was clearly annoyed with us. Had to get another person to bring us a box. Just be better, like it's not that hard to check on a table once and bring a box. BADDDDDDDD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!! read more

I've known Cry Baby's since my Freshman year of college, and I always have a wonderful time. I really loved the food, ambiance, and energy. I've tried their excellent burgers and Korean Fried Chicken, and tried their rosemary parm fries, which I think about at least twice a week. I highly recommend Cry Baby's!!! read more

I had the burger and it was phenomenal!! The fries are really good too. Cute atmosphere.

Fantastic cocktails and it seems they change with the seasons which is awesome , attentive service and great vibe I'll be back for sure ! read more

Hostesses and servers are incredibly cold and unfriendly, and I noticed this especially when I brought some of my friends who are black. Not sure if it's racism or simply bitterness, but I have seen other reviews claiming that the staff discriminates and I didn't have this experience when I went with my white friends. Either way, not a good look for a place selling cold food and $15 cocktails. If you want great cocktails, food, and service, I would recommend visiting The Top down the street. read more

Cry Baby's is a newer restaurant in Downtown Gainesville and I'm really glad it opened! The vibe is super cool, and is relaxed while still being fun and lively. It's a good place to go grab a drink with friends. When I went we had to wait a really long time for our drinks (about 20 minutes) and we found out the bartender had forgotten our order. But they made up for it by giving us some really yummy, and really strong, drinks. The food was good too. My friend is vegan and she was able to find plenty of options on the menu. I got the nachos and they were pretty good, but had too much lime. The wait staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, and was very apologetic about the wait for our drinks. I'll definitely be going back! read more

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Apparently they don't open until 5 and we drove 20 minutes to downtown during the arts festival with no parking downtown only to be told they don't open for another hour even though it's posted online as 4pm.... Such a bummer. read more

This bar is so cute! It's well decorated and has a kind of classy tiki bar vibe (neon signage and nice plant decor). The cocktails and snacks (I recommend the nachos!) are yummy too. It's a great place for a casual hang out or first date. Definitely worth checking out if you're hanging out downtown! read more

Shelton and Mallory are always so sweet! They are truly stellar employees. Thanks for all the Mayo! :) read more

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Super hipster bar with cool drinks. They play great music and it's a very chill atmosphere. Not great if you're trying to party but if you're going on a date or just grabbing a drink with the girls this is the place to go to! I love coming here and trying out their different drinks read more

Cry Baby's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Wow wow not only are the drinks fantastic but the food is where it's at here at cry baby's!! They have a good deal on one of the weekdays for $25 to get a bottle of wine and fried chicken. I actually went here two nights in a row for dinner. First night I got the hot chicken sandwich and fried which was so messy but literally amazing. I haven't had hot fried chicken in that type of sauce ever. Definitely recommend (as other yelpers do)! The second night I had the fried pork tacos and wow do I love chicharron and tortillas. Service was great, bartenders were very attentive and friendly. You order at the bar and they give you a number to make sure they know who to give the food too. It was super fast on a Friday night when we received our food. I will definitely be back! read more

The best food and drinks in Gainesville, and make sure to check out Baby J's next door

Amazing experience, first time here and Jessie and Thomas made me feel like we're an old friend. Drinks are strong and very well made, food was excellent and a perfect bite to eat. Highly recommend pulling up to Cry Baby's for some good food, drink, and overall positive experience!! read more

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Yucca fries are delicious! They have a ton of vegan options an older place that has character. Server was super friendly and food was delicious! read more

Great drinks and food! We sat at the bar and got the yuka fries and chips & queso to go with our drinks, which were delicious. The cocktail menu is very creative and the bartenders are good at helping you choose a drink (or 2) if you can't decide. They also made us their own drink concoction based off of my friend's preferences. No wonder it's always crowded from happy hour into the evening! read more

First off, this place is super cute. They really did a great job with the decor and the vibe. We stopped in here for a quick drink and got the Pisco Sour and the nachos. Both were great. It was my first Pisco Sour and it was surprisingly good, refreshing, not too sweet and smooth. The nachos were incredibly filling. I love that they have vegetarian options, and while we ate quite a bit and liked them, we could barely finish half of plate. As far as bars downtown go, this might be a new favorite and we'll definitely be back. read more

Food is pretty good but terrible service waitress left for several vape breaks outside and we couldn't get her to come over :/ was ignored at the bar trying to get a to-go box. The Manager saw me waiting there and continued to chat with her friends. Felt like I was imposing on the cool kids at lunch read more

During my senior year at UF, this became the spot for my girlfriend and I. Their happy hour was our favorite and we always can find a seat! Don't deal with the crowds at a lot of nearby places, come here. Their happy hour will provide you with cheap tater tots that the whole table can enjoy and still not finish. Their fish tacos and chicken sandwich are my two favorites. I was also impressed with their egg white cocktails and seasonal beer. It's hard to find a Kolsch in this area and they always had it available! Miller high life is super cheap here too, $2 if I remember correctly for happy hour. This is a great spot to bring friends to talk and hangout. read more

Cool atmosphere and a great setting! The food was a 10/10. I had a big baby burger that was cooked to perfection with their special sauce, homemade pickles, caramelized onions, toasted brioche bun and a side of thin fries. My friends also had the Hot Chicken Sandwich and devoured it. Drinks were also really good. We got a Crybaby Mule, Hurricane, and Jungle Bird. A nice place to go on a Friday evening. Enjoy! read more

Order takeout and really enjoyed it. We tried the chicken tenders and big baby burger. Everything was absolutely delicious can't wait to eat here again. read more

Absolutely incredible. Came here for the first time and we got the top mule, fried chicken bucket, fried chicken sandwich and chorizo nachos. Easily by far the best nachos I've ever had in my entire life. The portions are huge and the drinks are quite strong. Definitely worth the money and I will definitely be returning. read more

Been wanting to try Crybaby's Happy Hour for a while! It was delicious. All 3 dishes I got were very flavorful! read more

Cry Baby's - Nachos, Happy Baby Burger and Yuca Fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great tasting food. Good crew. Ate there twice the week of May.24.2019. The fried chicken for two was very good. My second time there I had the "fish" sandwich. It was not real fish but tofu hence the " ". It was really good on a nice bun with fries that were nice and crunchy.. It will be a good to place to eat next time I am in town. Only negative is with high ceilings it is noisy. The owners are looking to remedy the problem read more

Bar spans the restaurant and then there is seating on the other side. The happy hours deals were great, got the Ricky drink and loved it! Got the Big Baby Burger and loved it, was a huge burger and very tasty! There was some outdoor seating bar style, but inside there didn't seem to be much social distancing being enforced. read more

My favorite bartender: Jay Shuester. Request this man by name if you're interested in receiving top notch Moscow Mules. Service was unreal, conversations filled with laughter, and the food slapped! read more

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amazing little bar. tends to be a bit pricey on the drinks and food, but worth. Their gochujang chicken sandwich is absolutely amazing, and the Wednesday night fried chicken bucket comes with amazing sauces. The service is generally pretty good and the staff is friendly, BUT expect to have a LONG wait on a weekend. Inside is the coolest little bar, full of retro design and green. read more

We were driving through Gainesville and wanted to eat at a non-chain bar. We found Cry Baby's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Really glad we did as our drinks were very well made and our food was delicious. My husband and son had the Big Baby Burger and both ate every last bite. I had the hot chicken sandwich. I was told it was very hot, and it was, but soooo good. I love pickles and I'm usually not a fan of house made pickles, but these were very good. Should we be in Gainesville in the future we will stop in again. read more

Great new place for amazing drinks and fantastic food. If you're satisfied with cheap crap then this might not be the place for you. But if you appreciate quality that is worth a few extra bucks then you'll love it. The drinks were on point. The Paloma was my fave. Wedge salad was delicious and loaded with crispy lardons (not really a "salad"). Fried chicken is for TWO! So don't let the $25 price scare you. It's a giant portion of food cooked to crispy perfection. Staff is friendly and attentive even though it was packed. Happy to finally have a solid establishment in this location. Just go. read more

Cry Baby's - Fried chicken bucket with two giant drumsticks and two giant thighs. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Wow, this was legitimately the worst burger I have ever had. Service was pretty bad, too. They tried giving us the wrong order, AFTER they told us our order was "messed up". Got the food home and the burger was the greasiest, grossest thing I've ever seen. The "meat" was paper thin and over cooked. It looked unappetizing, but I tried it anyways. I love burgers of all types, and this was inedible, had to throw it out and get something else. Waste of $30! Two stars because the tots were good. read more

Horrible hostess attitude. Made me not even want to eat here. Her name was not given to me by the server but she had dark brown hair and an X cheek tattoo. She was extremely rude to my party and it turned us off from the restaurant. We ended up leaving and got great treatment from another restaurant in the area. read more

Really enjoyed the food and the drinks here! Excellent happy hour! Great social distancing! The nacho tots were AMAZING!! Also loved the tropical drinks!! Can't wait to go again! read more

We came here on a whim and had an amazing time. Amazing cocktails... good vibes. Jay is the best!!!!!