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    Daydreamer Cafe

    4.7 (13 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Candis C.

    This is such a beautiful space for a coffee shop. I thought I was in Miami or Tampa Bay for a moment! The service was great, very kind humans working the counter. I had the blueberry matcha, which was fantastic, and my friend had the cherry latte, which she said was also delicious. Would definitely recommend!

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    Alesa W.

    This place is so cute and so instagrammable worthy! Very bright and modern with stylish furniture-lots of pink and green and various places throughout where you can sit. Service was quick and they were friendly! However I did not like that fact that my latte was not filled up to room, as much as coffee is now I would at least expect that. My latte was good nevertheless. I can see why the college kids flock to this place-they even have an upstairs area that's quite cozy and cute with seating.

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    Casey B.

    I came with a friend to study at Daydreamer Cafe in downtown Gainesville. Parking in front of the building wasn't available at the time, so we had to park in a parking garage and walk over which took about 5 minutes, nothing crazy. Once we got there, we were in awe with the atmosphere of this place, it's absolutely beautiful inside. They had several booths and tables for sitting. Our barista was really nice and carried a conversation with us. We went on a Tuesday right when they opened at 10am so it wasn't crowded inside at all. I got the blackberry brown sugar iced latte with lavender foam (their spring season drink). They were out of blackberry syrup but he swapped it with blueberry syrup and it was delicious. I ate before I got here as I wasn't interested in trying any of the food items they have to offer (they are more well known for their beverages I assume). We spent a good hour and a half sitting at a comfortable couch with pillows and a table in front of us. It was amazing, I will definitely be using this place as a regular study spot!!

    Alexa R.

    Love the Sweetwater matcha and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Daydreamer Cafe. Perfect place to study or meet up with friends. There is wifi, outlets, and several different places to sit, including booths and tables. It is located a block away from the University of Florida campus and a cute cafe for students to enjoy. Their latte's are unique and delicious as well!

    Breen K.

    One of the prettiest coffee shops I've seen - including outside of Gainesville. I got the special "Pumpkin Cloud" - tasted like just that. The service I think could use some work - but otherwise vibes are great and I'll definitely come back on my next trip to Gainesville.

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    Katie O.

    Overall very cute inside. Tons of seating and booths to meet with friends or study. You don't really interact with the staff since all the ordering is done on an iPad. The options are the classics, but you can customize as you'd like. I loved that they gave options for sweetness levels as you order.

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    There is no public/free parking for customers at Daydreamer Cafe. However, there is a few paid street spots out front through the Passport Parking app. There is also Gainesville neighborhood street parking in the area for those with the parking pass.

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    The vibe was great and it was so nice to see all the college kids back and enjoying their drinks.

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    Afternoon Coffee

    Afternoon Coffee

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    As for the good, the coffees we got were near perfection. The iced latte was smooth and flavorful…read more The indoor seating is tiny but the outdoor seating is great and there's lots of places to sit and hang out. Also the service was very fast. As far as the cons go, the pricing is a little higher than most shops we've been to. The friendliness of the staff is not the greatest and there is political messaging in the form of papers near the counter. One other thing, we are a husband and wife with a toddler and we were literally the only ones there that were a family. It was absolutely crammed pack with college students and they were all in athletic gear. I don't know if we came at the time of an event or something. Overall, it's a solid coffee shop with a good selection and they also have food (selection varies).

    As Afternoon continues to expand and grow, this was my first stop in their coffee-only location…read moreright next to Depot Park. The parking is all located behind South Main Street Station. Their selection is limited, especially compared to the mothership Afternoon location on NW 10th Avenue, but it has most coffee options you could think of. The iced matcha latte I got was about average and I enjoyed wandering around the grounds outside while I drank it. If you need a hit of caffeine while you're walking to Depot Park, check out Afternoon's new location.

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    Coffee Culture

    Coffee Culture

    4.3
    (150 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Everything one could want in a coffee shop for decent prices. I'm tired of paying $10 for a watered…read moredown latte. Boo. Hiss. Coffee Culture isn't into that bananas behavior either and that's why you should definitely stop by. The hours are incredible for that afternoon caffeine high need or an evening study sesh. The decor is just a chill, come as you are good old mom and pop coffee shop vibe. None of the over manufactured perfectly branded hooplah. This place feels like HOME. The coffee isn't some grand level of masterful craft specialty coffee creation, but it's good and it's worth what you get and the flavors are always fun and seasonal. I love it here. 10/10 run don't walk. My favorite part is the sign that says "no highschoolers unsupervised in the back"

    I came here for my morning latte fix while visiting the Gainesville area. I had a medium 16ounce…read morelatte with skim milk and cinnamon powder. The coffee was delicious! No sweetener was needed at all. I have noticed more coffee shops downsizing in their cup sizes but not Coffee Culture! They understand some of us want a 16 or 20 ounce coffee! Their small has one shot of espresso, medium two shots and large three shots. Food wise they have mainly pastries that are a good size. I did see a big triangle shaped everything bagel stuffed with avocado and cream cheese that I must try on my next visit. Staff were friendly and didn't mind all my questions and service was quick. If you are in a hurry, they even have a drive thru available.

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