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    Curia On the Drag

    4.4 (175 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Caramel lattes
    Onikey M.

    Matcha is bad, unfortunately. Not ceremonial... possibly not whisked. Very chunky. My friends got caramel lattes too, pretty weak flavor. My mom enjoyed hers though. Cool environment. Nice staff. Plenty of space. Pool table is fun. I'll try something else next time. Still on the hunt for good matcha in Gainesville.

    Simone M.

    This place has been on my radar for a minute and I have seen nothing but great things from here. Curia on the Drag has a food truck that serves 100% vegan food items. I have been more trying to eat less processed food and being able to see the ingredients in what I'm eating. When walking up to the truck, there's a pavillion/outdoor area that you sit at and order from the QR code on the table. It's also a great place to meet up with friends for lunch, or even get some remote work done. The guys at the food truck were very friendly and had great personalities. They answered any questions I had about the menu. I saw on Instagram that they were promoting a vegan version of bibimbap. It's a Korean dish with rice and mixed veggies and marinated meat. So for Curia's take on the dish, they used beyond meat and layered it on top of rice, with cabbage, cucumber, shredded carrots, a sweet spicy sauce, and sesame seeds. Let me tell you, this was SOOOO good! The rice was cooked perfectly, it was almost like the consistency of sushi rice. I'm not the biggest fan of beyond meat because it has always given me that fake taste. However, the way it was cooked and marinated - it was so soft and chewy like real beef. I really enjoyed it alot more than I thought I would. The sauce was sweet, savory, and spicy and was like a fireworks show in my mouth. So many different flavor profiles but they all complimented each other so well. The veggies were a great addition that added a freshness about the dish. I was mad at myself for not getting any desserts or baked goods, but next time that will be on my list of food items to try.

    Outside
    Mechelle C.

    Great area for chilling and relaxing. This vegan community has a food truck that is delicious and healthy. A coffee shop is also there offering pastries, coffees and teas- Hot or chilled! The art shop has local finds and artisan crafts for sale. Definitely worth checking out! Bring your dog and laptop or blanket and leave the stress behind:)

    Baja Style Tacos with marinated tempeh and a side of rice and black beans.
    Diana M.

    Just a place to study, have a bite with friends and shopping. The food is served on a food truck and it was alright, price is not too bad. My tacos were quite filling, great for a college student. The service was decent and not too slow. The ambiance is mid but it's Gainesville, so I don't expect much anyways. As for the shopping store right next to the food truck, it is pretty pricey and would not buy anything.

    Vegan fried "fish" and tempeh Baja tacos
    Alyssa M.

    The food truck here has such a cute little outdoor covered seating area with a nice view around it and lots of tables. This time I tried the burrito, and it was absolutely delicious! The sauce on the side was amazing as well! I asked to add tempeh, and they were unable to fit it in the burrito, but they still have me a cup of it on the side at no extra cost! And it was delicious as well! Everything I've eaten here has been amazing and at a good price, I'd definitely recommend! The workers are always very kind and helpful as well, which makes the environment very welcoming and service is pretty quick!

    a hot dog with ketchup and coleslaw
    Rich H.

    My tour of Gainesville's dog-friendly joints continues with a stop at @curiaonthedrag. Curia on the Drag consists of a all-vegan food truck, a coffeehouse, a student hangout called /protocol/ with seating, pool table, etc., and a boutique carrying local products called The Auk Market. I got a vegan BBQ slaw hotdog and it was delicious. It felt and tasted like a hotdog. If I didn't know better, I would've thought it was a regular meat hotdog. The slaw was nice and the BBQ sauce was smoky and sweet. I also got a side of vegan mac & cheese. Great creamy texture and kind of a nutty cheese flavor. Delicious! #gainesville #vegan

    Quesadilla ($12 total; includes added $3 kbbq jackfruit)
    Rachel S.

    They have a food truck starting at 11am, so this review will just be on the food there. I got the Veggie Quesadilla with kbbq jackfruit ($9 with additional $3 for the jackfruit), and while it was being made, I browsed inside Auk market nearby. The food was ready in about 10 minutes and was piping hot and delicious! The sauce went perfectly too, but it all got pretty messy to eat at the end. Totally worth it though. Lots of outdoor seating available, and I saw many people there getting work done.

    Great sour tripel beer, easy mac and cheese, and I killed the impossible burger in the brown to-go box!
    Erich C.

    Walked into the front store, which is more coffee and snacks than anything! A small space that has indoor and outdoor seating. They have a few nice-looking salads in the cooler by the door. The barista was friendly, but busy. Had to wait a minute, but that was not a problem, as we were attended to promptly, when it was our turn. The Victory Sour Monkey Tripel was calling my name! We walked across the property to the food truck, and I got a delicious impossible burger and some mac and cheese to go with my suds. The food truck cooks were taking care of an order, when I got there, but I didn't have to wait long. The friendly tone of voice made me think the food would be good, and I was right. However, the mac and cheese can be improved. It was not special. The open area of people sitting at tables talking and using wifi, was a nice touch. An all-solar panel roof, brand new construction, and a cool breeze is what the doctor ordered. Great food, seats and service, but fix the mac!

    Vegan brunch... just one mimosa per person for $20.00 was a blur.
    Raye Z.

    I love the open area! The quirky mural of the dogs, the little garden, and plenty of tables. On a beautiful Florida day, with perfect wind and slight shade, this is the spot. Thank the heavens! Today was one of those days. I've heard nothing but good things about this place, so I was shocked that the vegan brunch missed the mark. Can we even call it brunch? The food, I am not sure about it. I recall paying $20.00 for a Drag Lunch on a Saturday and wondering if this place made food. Included in this special event brunch was one mimosa and served in a plastic cup from Sam's Bulk Warehouse. Did I mention just one mimosa? We ended up purchasing champagne bottles for the table to compensate. This specific brunch also included a drag show on a Saturday afternoon. The drag show seemed like a fun idea, but the music was a bit raunchy for a daytime family show. Cool idea, execution missed some deets. Whatever this was on this Saturday, it left me so confused with the location's brunch food and overall lack of quality experience. I don't believe I would return. I think they have actual staff - the staff was almost nonexistent.

    Plant based food truth with open covered seating
    Karina M.

    Found myself here on the way home to St Pete from a quick relaxing vacation in Savannah, Ga. My husband and I are always on the look out for local coffee shops with pure ingredients. After a couple of hours driving, I yelped a coffee shop and all my guides and signs led me here. I always follow my intuition and angel numbers. They always lead me exactly when and where I am supposed to be. I am suppose to experience such a creative space. Being here is absolutely inspiring and motivating to help in the assistance of creating something new and divinely aligned for self and others to come. Very blessed to be able to experience such a village. Fellow tribes curating the new cool. The new balance of life and love. Thank you!

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    Dog friendly with tasty coffee and bakery treats! Cute little store and nice outdoor area

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    If you want a good cup of black coffee that is of good origin this is your place ;-) signed...picky coffee drinker.

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    The food was so delicious! We had the tacos and loaded yucca fries, yum! We had fun looking at Auk market while we waited.

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