Simple and cool place. Great food. Server was very friendly with the dogs. We had the burrito and the blue plate. Delicious!

Hands down the prettiest place to have brunch in Gainesville. When we first got there we just wanted to explore because there are so many tasteful decorations to look at and yet everything felt light and open. They also have a really cute kids corner! The food tasted good but not special, and a few things were missing salt. The potion size was smaller than expected but enough to satisfy. Atmosphere: 10/10 Food: 7/10 read more

I have reviewed East End in the past and Loved it. I didn't think I could possible love it more and then they surprised me.......VEGAN blueberry waffles, VEGAN chili, and nutritional yeast dressing! I'm head over heels in love now! I honestly haven't been Yelping as much as I used to, even though I'm still trying new restaurants. I just haven't run across anything that was worthy of a Yelp review, haha. But after driving back to my office after another lunch at EEE, I thought it warranted another Yelp review. By far one of the most vegan friendly....well scratch that.....just plain friendly places to eat! I'm greeted by my first name when I come in, service is always amazing, and the food is made with love! I attended brunch for the first time last Sunday and I will definitely be back. Vegan waffles with whole blueberrys in them (not those weird blueberry bits at some places). OMG and then the tempeh scramble that was packed with spinach and mushrooms....perfect thing and exactly what I needed after a 10 mile workout that morning. Ok now it's time to have a moment of gratitude for the vegan chili. This is not just bean chili, it's not just tempeh chili, it's bean, tempeh, and tvp chili! What the heck is TVP...if you gotta ask, you should just try it and like it. :-) TVP is definitely one of those weird vegan ingredients that we sneak into things to add flavor texture and nutrients. Give it a shot! while you are at it, better try nutritional yeast too....another one of those weird vegan treats. Sandra (owner of EEE) makes this into a creamy cheesy dressing, that rivals any goat cheese vinaigrette I've ever had. it's like a cross between a stone ground honey mustard and a goat cheese vini. Hard to explain, but it was amazing and I would lick my plate clean if people weren't around me (who am I kidding....I still licked the plate!). Ok enough on the vegan rant...I took my intern to lunch here and she orders the beef and bacon quesadilla....which comes out looking like a portion for a linebacker. But this small petite young intern gobbled every last piece of that quesadilla down because it was so good (she was useless to me for the rest of the day because she was so full, but she was damn happy). Long story short...I have never Yelped twice about a restuarant before....but this deserves it! Go!!! read more

Best brunch I have had in quite a while. French Press coffee, Benedict's, Blueberry Waffles. Take your time and play a board game or cards or just relax and read a book. read more

Real cute place . Niiiiice, sweet people. Good service. Really great personnal!! My new favorite place!!! Love love love! read more

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Really enjoyed the helpful happy staff. The blueberry waffles were great. My husband and I shared. It was 2 full waffles per orderd! And full of great blueberries. The eggs benedict were also great. Loved the atmosphere read more

The East side of Gainesville is in desperate need of a decent breakfast spot, but this isn't it. Mediocre at best , East End Eatery used to be my go-to in a pinch, but I'm finally over the cold, bland offerings. I don't mind that they're cash only, and the kid play area is great...but the food has been consistently not worth it. Cold eggs & potatoes when the place is empty? I just don't understand. read more

Worst experience at a restaurant ever! Walked in and asked how long the wait would be and was told 5-10 min. We put our name on the wait list and sat down, two more couples came in behind us and did the same. Those couples were sat before us...seemed weird but whatever. We ordered and waited...and waited and waited! Over and hour we waited for eggs Benedict of all things? We noticed the two couples who were sat before us at the register already finished with their meals and paying while we hadn't even gotten our food. We finally got up and left. My husband and I will never be back here and will definitely tell people not to either. read more

We absolutely love East End Eatery! Sandra and her crew go out of their way to make your visit enjoyable. Their daily specials are always a winner and I highly recommend it! read more

Waited an hour and a half for 2 orders of eggs Benedict and ended up leaving without ever getting food. If you wanna waste half your day then this is the place. read more

Was visiting Gainesville from St. Pete Fl with some girl friends. Our friend that we had gone to see brought us to this restaurant for Sunday Brunch. The food was spectacular, the service impeccable and the atmosphere homey. When we arrived I was starving hadn't eaten yet and it was already 11:30. The Waiter who I later discovered was one of the owners brought my Gouda Grits out immediately and the were the best grits I've ever had, creamy delectable yumminess!! I had the Basil pesto omelet. The flavor exploded in my mouth. It was obvious that the pesto had been home made fresh. I WILL drive the 2&1/2 hours to eat there again without a doubt. Thank you :) read more

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Came in with high hopes, left disappointed. After having East End bookmarked for awhile, we decided it was finally time to try it out. We came on a Sunday because this was the only breakfast place without a long wait. We quickly realized why... The service was painfully sloooow, inattentive and unapologetic. Even though I could see a table for two was clearly ready (silverware and all), they made us wait for five minutes to be seated - I could never figure out why. We placed our order fairly quickly after sitting down, but the 30 minutes that followed seemed like a century. After a good 15 minutes without a word, we asked the server for the status of our order and she said it would be "right out". Another 15 minutes passed until we finally got our food. When the food finally arrived we scarfed it down even though the eggs on my benedict were cold and the flavors were seriously lacking. My fiancé's Shrimp and Grits only had 5 shrimp and cost around $15 - seriously!? For what we got - the food was VERY over-priced. No one asked how the food was and just as we were ready to run for our lives - the server tells us they only accept cash. There is no ATM in the restaurant so I had to sit at the table while my fiance went to one down the street. We will not be coming back. read more

Pretty disappointed by our visit. After being touted as the number one brunch spot in Gainesville, multiple places actually make better versions of the entrees ordered (and in less time). No wait for brunch and seated immediately, however ordering and getting food took a significantly longer time than anticipated. The food was overall fairly bland. I ordered the huervos rancheros. The presentation was basic and the ingredients didn't appear fresh, particularly the dollop of guac. We both ordered coffees, which tasted like an off hotel brand. He ordered a special of the day, crab cake benedict, which may have been sitting out for some time as it was barely warm. The sides of grits and house potatoes also fairly bland. The one good aspect was finishing with the strawberry French toast, which did in fact appear freshly made. Regardless, we probably won't be back with all the other great brunch spots in Gainesville being equally priced with better food, drinand experience. read more

This please as so much character. People who works there recognize you, super friendly and lovely individuals. The highlight is that if you come with a child you can actually drink your coffee hot= priceless. Love the atmosphere, enjoyed my food and will continue to visit this place as long as I can. read more

the best breakfast in Gainesville, pleasant setting, excellent service, east of downtown, well worth the drive read more

This restaurant was perfect for lunch. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly and was tasty. I went with a couple of friends and we were all really pleased with the EEE. We started off our meal with some really good French pressed coffee. I had a curry chicken wrap which - yay! - had no raisins and my friends got sandwiches and the hot plate of the day, Beef Stroganoff. I took a bite of the Stroganoff and it was good. Even the sides were lovely - the sandwiches came with little pasta salad sides and the hot plate came with a side salad. I was particularly happy that we got dessert. The EEE had perfectly-sized brownies for an extremely reasonable price - 50 cents! My friend said they were too chocolatey. I say "bah humbug" to that sentiment - I am a major fan of fudgey deliciousness. I am seriously happy about this place. Yay, East End Eatery! read more

I first heard about East End Eatery at a Gainesville Chamber event. They had a table set up with samples. I tried their roast Beef sandwich and it was yummy. I went with a friend to their restaurant a couple of weeks later and had the full sandwich and it was awesome. The pasta side salad, not so much. It was kind of bland. The atmosphere is very nice, homey and comfortable. It was not hard to find, either. read more

Still a 3 star and I'm struggling to keep it there. The food continues to be decent, but overpriced for what you get. So why the update? Because I find it annoying that a place that serves breakfast doesn't open until 8:30. WTF? You do realize that the working world generally starts their business day at 8am, right? You're in the ghetto and that's not your clientele. I realize that breakfast isn't where the money is, it's lunch, but by opening late, you're just alienating the few businesses around you. But you still have the old folks from the Duck Pond area I guess. read more

We had a great brunch and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Food was fab , the Eggs Benedict are memorable, and the grits are a taste treat! The decor is so comfortable and cozy..Love the place! read more

Off track and behind schedule, we stumbled across this gem of an establishment. So glad we stopped in! According to my 7 yr old, the food is 100 percent great (and she's a tough sale lol). Service isn't the most appropriate word for what we received. A warm, inviting welcome is more like it. The next time we are passing through the city, this is a sure stop! read more

generally speaking, i am a very picky eater. i like things very plain and seldom venture away from things i know i like. that being said, while the menu isnt very large, i feel like there is easily something for everyone. in fact, the EEE actually made me want to branch out. "homemade horseradish sauce"? normally i would have asked for that to be taken off of my roast beef sandwich, but this time i took a chance on it and it paid off. It was just one of those places where before even trying the food, you know you are going to love it. the staff is unbelievably friendly and quick to make suggestions, but not in that annoying, scripted corporate restaurant kind of way. most of the food averages around $6-8 and the portion sizes are generous. I'm so happy to know that there is a great little luncheon place right around the corner from me. i am in agreement though, that i wish it was open later. read more

I recommend going to McDonald's over this place! It took 3 hours to eat here. Good came out cold and the staff doesn't inform you till you get the check that only cash is accepted. read more

I stopped here and got one of the specials, spinach and portobello mushroom panini. It was a little pricey at $8 but I figured I try it. The sandwich was good but not amazing for $8. Potato salad came as the side which I am not a fan of so I only had one to two pieces of potato and didn't like it. It's a cute place inside but I won't be going back again... plus they do not take credit cards which is a another disappointment. read more

Great food. Wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. Such a delicious surprise! Combo breakfast burrito and smoked Gouda grits were excellent. Friendly staff, happy comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Great coffee. Loved it. read more

Meatloaf Monday is fantastic. Goes best with an afternoon nap.

I've been here several times and each time we go, the food is fresh and service is fast. If you have two or more people wanting coffee, go for the french press instead of the drip because it's SO good! The prices are reasonable and it's got a really comfy vibe. If the weather is nice, sit outside surrounded by fresh herbs and dogs are welcome. read more

I have to go against the grain here and say I didn't have that great of an experience here. I wanted to like it. I had heard great things about it but it didn't live up to expectations at all. Maybe we went on a bad day... The decor is really nice and well done, but my friends and I ordered unsweet iced tea and it was sour. My food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything to write home about, either. I admire the folks at EEE and would be willing to give it another try (maybe) but I have to say it didn't live up to my expectations at all. read more

I found this place through yelp, where it was rated one of the best brunch/breakfast places in Gainesville. It was definitely different than the competitors. They have board games, a kiddy play area & the most beautiful patio. The only reason I gave it a 4/5 is because I wish their menu was a little more lengthy. read more

East End Eatery is yet another example of everything that's wrong with Gainesville food. It's not good, the service is very slow, yet for some inexplicable reason, EVERYBODY loves it. Go check out Yelp or Urban Spoon. Their reviews are through the roof even though the place is really, really mediocre. I've even eaten here at least 3 or 4 times and tried many things on the menu to come to this conclusion. I've had the unimpressive tabbouleh platter, complete with soggy grape leaves and over garlic-ed and lumpy hummus. I've had the greasy quesadilla of the day. I've had the utterly depressing grilled tempeh and vegetable panini. All of these items were very lackluster. The sides of the day range from a bizarre potato salad with a "white-out" consistency mayonnaise glaze to unappetizing pasta salads. I've eaten here with many other people who ordered meat dishes who completely agree with me. Bottom line: Unimpressive. The only reason they don't get the scathing 5 thumbs down review is because the place looks cool and they're helping revitalize the worn out east end of town. Otherwise, it's a waste of time, money, and calories. I marveled to a lunch partner that this place was run by a catering company. Surely, they'd have to know how to cook in order to cater. But as he said, "have you ever been impressed by catering?" I couldn't think of a more apt description. read more

I've been meaning to eat here for a long time. I checked the reviews here, and there are only two from 2012, which seems strange! The cafe is still open and still serving fresh, local food. I had the blueberry waffles, and they were as good as promised. I was a little disappointed in the coffee -- to me, it seemed to have that sitting-too-long-on-the-heater taste. I also thought the extra charge for real maple syrup might have been pointed out -- that's not a big deal, but ... Anyway, the space is pleasant and I'm sure I will go back to try some of their specials, which looked delicious. My waitperson was especially nice, attentive but not overly so. read more

Nice local place. The salad was good but I must admit that the sandwiches look good.

Cash only place! Staff was really nice. Really enjoyed the size of the place and the little children's play area. food was fresh and tasted awesome. Will be returning again. read more

I love East End Eatery!! Everything is great: from the atmosphere, staff, and food...they are all excellent! It's my family's tradition to eat there most Sundays for brunch. Granted, there is only one vegan, gluten-free option for breakfast (the tempeh scramble), but it's delicious!! The food is obviously fresh (often local or grown in the outside patio) and prepared with the utmost of care. It's so refreshing to go to a restaurant that clearly cares about the quality of their food and service. Sandra (the owner) is also so lovely and makes certain your experience at East End is enjoyable!! Do go!! read more

I really wanted to love this place. We went for brunch. I loved the decor, and we got a French press of really good coffee. There was a little band (guitar+flute), which was nice. Unfortunately, when the food came, it was only mediocre. BF got the turkey-cheddar-chutney omelet with Gouda grits, and I got the Brie-bacon omelet with roasted potatoes. The flavors were just ok, and I really dislike browned eggs. The potatoes were fine, the grits were fine. The food just didn't live up to the really cute decor and ambience. Breakfast in Gainesville is really disappointing. read more

We arrived for brunch when it was really busy, so we waited about 30 minutes to be seated. Food took more than 30 minutes to come out, even though most of the other patrons had left or gotten their food already. We both ordered a Benedict special: the Hoggtowne with bacon, poached egg, English muffin and hollandaise. When food finally arrived, we were extremely disappointed. The English muffin was completely soggy and didn't seem toasted. This is probably partly because it was topped with tomato, which wasn't in the description. Bacon meant half a slice on each half of the Benedict. Hollandaise was thin and lacked flavor. The egg was actually poached pretty well. My potatoes were ok - they basically tasted like red potatoes with generic seasoned salt. My friend wasn't impressed with the grits. I ate it because I was starving at that point, but we definitely won't be back. $12 for a Benedict of this low quality and taste is ridiculous. The service was nice, but I'd rather have good food than good service. read more

Terrible restaurant. I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Finally made it over. The service was bad. I think our order was forgotten because it took 1 hour to receive french toast and a poached egg dish. The French toast was thin, cold, bland and mushy, the English muffin under the poached egg was hard as a rock and inedible. The overall experience was incredibly disappointing. It was overpriced for being served food of that quality. I do not recommend going here. read more

Awesome food, really nice people. I had a panini with pork & carmelized red onion.

First, I'll say the food was excellent and I'll go back. But....not on a holiday. And not with the expectation that a reservation has any meaning. Our first time to the East End Eatery was on Mother's Day. I wanted to take my Mom to a good restaurant and not have to wait forever to be seated. Our reservation was for 11:30 and we weren't seated until just after noon. Meanwhile, several other groups were sat before us, whether they had reservations or not, I don't know. Once we were seated on the patio, there were several tables open. Why? I'm not sure. Great food, good service from the server but they need to get their 'reservation system' down. read more

It is difficult to find a good Sunday brunch destination in Gainesville, and this is a great one. The eggs benedict with asparagus is awesome--LOVE the homemade hollandaise sauce and the smoked gouda grits are delicious. The atmosphere is tops--great furniture and color choices.. the overall decor is very pleasant. There is a fun indoor kids area that the little ones love. Prices are very reasonable! read more

Had lunch here today. Great service, great staff, interesting decor, incredible menu...lots of choices, and very good food.