Consistently great food and awesome staff! Service is quick too! I love their quiche with field greens salad! Yummmm! Oh and Laurent is the most awesome server there without a doubt (though they are all excellent). The patio area is excellent too, especially since the weather is starting to cool down somewhat. read more

I'm back in love with the East End Eatery. Wonderful fresh fall selections like a hummus veggie wrap and yummy pumpkin soup. Excellent service and always very welcoming. Thanks for a wonderful lunch today! 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

Very good food. Wonderful service. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.

we had a wonderful brunch and "brunch" here does not mean over priced! they are even dog friendly in their outside seating area. best of all we can walk here from our home! read more

Great little cafe. The server (owner?) was nice and friendly, the food was delicious and the coffee was great! Feels like a local family run place. If only there were more places like this. Cash only. read more

Old food. Grits tasted as if they game from the box. Sausage was dry and crunchy. Bacon was soggy. $2 for a little cup of artificial chocolate milk? Absolutely nothing was fresh. read more

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

If you're vegan, I would go somewhere else... I had the tempeh scramble and after a few bites I felt a little ill. It was crazy salty and seemed like they just threw a bunch of soy sauce on the dish. It was probably one of the saltiest dishes I've ever tried. I tried eating as much as I could because I felt bad not eating it but after a few bites my stomach was starting to get upset. There also wasn't many vegetables on the plate and was mostly just tempeh chunks. Didn't really remind me of a scramble. My boyfriend had the vegan (and gluten free *sigh*) waffles and they were pretty weird tasting. We couldn't figure out what the strange taste was but we concluded it could have been baking soda (to make the waffles rise since they're gluten free) but it left a very basic and chalky taste in the back of your mouth after one bite. Even after we left the taste was still there. The "fakon" that came on the side also looked really strange... It looked really artificial and kinda looked like a dog treat. We didn't want to try it though... We had to just leave the restaurant because we couldn't finish our food. We told the waitress who seemed annoyed and said she was getting the owner but never came back so we left. The coffee was decent though and the place was very cute and cozy. I'm sure their other food is good but I wouldn't make this a choice if you're looking for vegan food. read more

The combination of interesting, varied and generally delicious menu items with something for everyone, excellent service, charming and comfortable ambiance, and very reasonable prices, make this gem among the very best eateries in Gainesville or anywhere. I like it for lunch with friends at off-rush times. Everyone, including visitors from Paris, France, has been pleased. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem in east Gainesville just off Waldo Rd. The breakfast was delicious, and they even had items that accommodated my daughter's dairy and egg allergies and were vegan. The service was attentive and courteous. The atmosphere is friendly and homey and cheerful at the same time. My breakfast burrito was superb, and the Gouda grits are to-die-for! We will be back! read more

Food is great! This is a local restaurant with charm and no TVs :-) the server was friendly. They also have a nice play area for young kids and board games for all ages. read more

Great little friendly place had the Rosemary chicken wrap awesome and fast. Will be back when in the area for business.

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

INCREDIBLE! The environment, people, staff, games, coffee and food! Everything was on point. From the moment you walk in you get greeted by the coolest and awesome staff. There are really nice and friendly. The place is super clean and you can play a board games while you wait. As a vegan the options where incredible. Really healthy and low in salt. GOOD GOOD GOOD. Definitely found my place! read more

What a cute café! I enjoyed a breakfast special omelette with veggies and turkey bacon. It was just enough food and tasty too. Friendly service and I like how there were plenty of magazines to read since I was alone. Only problem was the cash only aspect - didn't notice a sign on the door and ended up having to walk over to the bodega next door to retrieve cash. Would be handy if they had their own ATM. read more

Our first visit was a success! Great coffee, service and atmosphere! The breakfast burrito is a must! Their menu had so many delicious choices I can't wait to go back! read more

The food is good here, but the staff is pretty harried. The meals came out at different times and the orders were wrong. Was also a long wait for food even acknowledging that it was a Sunday brunch. Got the wrong check! $$$ read more

I had the muffuletta with pasta salad on the side. It was very tasty and the atmosphere was cozy and cute. I'd definitely come back! The waiters were very friendly and welcoming. read more

Still great. Don't get there often enough as I now have a young child but am super grateful that when I do get here, they have a small but well-maintained play area for me to turn my son loose in. read more

A great find! It is obvious that the staff and owner take a lot of pride in their restaurant. I will be returning to explore the menu a bit more. I'm very impressed with their approach to ingredients and interest in being excellent hosts. This is a place that will boom once the dinner option is available...crossing my fingers that this will happen in January. read more

Food was awesome, servers very friendly and they have a kids section! I will most definitely be back very soon! read more

East End Eatery - Eating lunch near the play area while watching the kiddo play. - American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Does not look like it should be a restaurant. True diamond in the rough. Service was great and food was even better. Menu items are original and not typical breakfast/brunch items (even though they serve them). Must try this place!!! read more

Loved this place. Breakfast was delicious. Homemade sausage and biscuits. We have a toddler and they have a play area near some of the tables that our toddler had a great time in. They served our toddlers meal on plastic plates with plastic - ware. They get it. read more

LOVE this place for Sunday brunch! Hubby and I always get the same thing Fiesta (sort of like a Mexican sausage/avocado/salsa Benedict) and banana bread French toast (when they have it). Most importantly--the medium roast organic French press is by far the best coffee...if, like me, you judge brunch places on how good their coffee is ;) read more

I eat here frequently for breakfast on Sundays. The food is always good and occasionally the service rises to the average category. On the other hand, if the service was good, more people would come and then it would be hard to get a table, so I'll live with the crappy service. The omelettes are good as well as the bacon. They have lots of unusual dishes in addition to the traditional ones. I'll keep going in spite of the consistent bad service. read more

Oh my goodness, this place is amazing. I have lived in Gainesville for a month, and have been three times (twice was in two days with my family when they were helping me move). The place itself is quaint with collections of board games, dishes, baskets, and other odds & ends. Lots of natural light and ample seating for parties of 4 or less. If you have a party of more than that & go in at a busy time (read: Sunday Brunch) don't expect to be sat in less than 20 minutes. The staff remembered me on the third visit (maybe because I've been in so much?? Sorry, not sorry) and was prompt & polite, even during Sunday Brunch. Then there's the food. Oh my is it good. The specials (PLEASE try the the Banana Nut Bread French Toast or one of the Benedicts) are to die for. The sandwiches are an excellent mix of textures and tastes to give you a refreshing sandwich experience. I recommend at least trying the daily scone. For the people who do go during busy times: understand that they're busy and they do what they can. Your server (working multiple other tables) is doing the best he or she can. The kitchen has to work for the entire restaurant. You'll have to wait for food just like everyone else, I'm sorry. I will be going back a lot. Normally I don't carry cash; however, after going here I will always make sure I have some on hand. There's an ATM at the convenience mart next to it. If, as a locally owned place, you knew how much credit card companies take from your earnings, you wouldn't accept credit cards either. read more

They gave me food poisoning. Nice coffee, nice staff. But I felt like I was dying afterwards so. Idk it's probably not a common thing for them to make their patrons sick, but it was painful enough that I'm not gonna be able to go back (and not have brunch food for the foreseeable future). I really don't want to get violently ill because of an expensive brunch, come on. Also the food is okayish, although not for the high cost, and expect a substantial wait for your table. read more

Went here for lunch and loved it. The place is very quaint and full of board games and cute mini cookies and brownies for your sugary needs. The waitress was soft spoken and very sweet and I loved my sandwich. Would highly recommend this place to all locals and out of towners. Will definitely be returning :) read more

New favorite spot in town! The service is impeccable and friendly. I definitely suggest the Blueberry Waffle and bacon if you're stopping for breakfast. Cute and quaint, this is a hidden gem in Gainesville with quality ingredients and an eclectic menu. read more

We decided to go to this place for breakfast and give it a shot. We were seated immediately and the service was prompt, however we waited around 30 minutes with no information on when our food would arrive or any updates. Out of boredom we started reading yelp reviews and discovered they don't take card, it's cash only. This information was not explicitly displayed or put up for anyone to see openly. When my partner questioned the waiter on if it was cash only he said yes and nothing more. We asked why we weren't told by anyone and why he didn't inform us of this he stated he didn't have to tell us anything. Personally I feel like if you only accept cash, it should be stated to your table promptly and before any orders are made. This obviously irritated us further especially since we had been waiting so long. The waiter was completely confrontational and in no way apologetic, it's crazy someone like this is even serving in the first place. He told us we can leave so we grabbed our things and left. If the server was not so rude and confrontational we wouldn't have had any sort of problems, but instead of defusing the situation he was a complete ass to both me and my partner. I would not recommend going if you don't like being treated poorly by staff or not told information that should be stated. I can't comment on the food quality as we weren't there to even eat. read more

This place is great. The food is so fresh and clean. They also make an effort to put fresh twists on breakfast and lunch. Love it

Wasn't all bad. The first thing that threw me off, was the nonchalant seating idea, if you had been there before, not a big deal go take a seat I guess, but as first time customer it made me feel out of place having to ask if they had any single person seating. Next I was met by a friendly waitress for my drink order, but the more I spoke to her the more it felt as if she was forcing her politeness out, adding to the feeling of uncomfortableness, that being said, some people are who they are and don't judge, and finely the fact that there is no mention of "cash only" on the front door, you should expect to pay an extra $2.25 for your meal, after you walk to the convenient store next door, to use their ATM. On to the food, had to get up and ask for silverware, drink was unsweetened tea, cold and fresh brewed, so that was good. I ordered the wild beer bartered cod with house chips and a cucumber slaw. the cucumber slaw was a five star side all day, great flavor and texture, the fish was under cooked, to the point where the breading became very soggy quickly, kinda ruined the fish and chips experience in the end, the taste however was very good, and then there were the chips, they had been cooked until they had reached a deep brown color and where very burnt, they were saturated in a ton of oil and after eating two, I realized they were inedible, thus taking away a third of my meal from the start, as some who has worked in a kitchen, I would have never been okay with sending those out for a customer. And finally, when I confronted the lady at the register with my complaint I wasn't so much as offered a complimentary discount for my meal. So in summary, they could do a better job for their customers and work on the quality of the food they allow to be served to them. Waylon D. Sheppard. read more

Delicious. Stopped in for breakfast on a Tuesday and had the Huevos Rancheros. While non-traditional it was fantastic. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the veggies tasted relatively fresh. The potatoes were every so slightly undercooked, but I was ok to over look that. It tasted like having a big family breakfast at grandma's. read more

Its been awhile since I've been to East End eatery just out of not being able to make time but out of all the places that I go I can say this is one place that has never changed I got the same great customer service I always get and the wait was not long at all not to mention food was fresh I will recommend this place to everyone. read more

I do not think that I have ever had a bad meal here. I do enjoy that they are covered with solar panels.

Stopped in on a weekday around 10am and the place was not busy at all. This was my first visit and I had a vegetable omelet with oven roasted tomatoes and a side of potatoes. The omelet was fantastic! Chunks of zucchini, peppers and tomatoes and plenty of cheese, the veggies had a nice char which was really enjoyable too. The potatoes were ok, but I wish they had a bit of crust or something. Coffee was good too. Like I mentioned the place was pretty empty, but it was still disappointing that I didn't see the waitress that often. I'll definitely be back soon, but plan on being patient for a slow meal and not be bothered by the slower service. read more

I had the tomato basil omelette and it was watery on the inside and overcooked on the outside. Even though the food was bad, I wouldn't have left a negative review if the service had been good. However, our table was sat, they let us order coffee, and then made us move since only half of our party was there. If you have a policy like that, you shouldn't let a group sit down. Then, the waitor we ended up having was rude, made us feel rushed, and didn't ask how the food was. I was really disappointed. read more

"CASH ONLY". Cute country style cafe, suitable for Gainesville. Very friendly staff and the menu caters to most. There is vegetarian and vegan options as well. Bring cash, they do not except credit cards. read more

I love East End Eatery. They have a nice selection of food items, great service, and they offer breakfast all day. I get a great experience every time that I visit them. I highly recommend East End Eatery. read more