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    East End Eatery

    4.1 (222 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Plastic on meatloaf
    Kyle G.

    Came here with some friends, as they said it was great. Ended up pretty disappointed. The food isn't bad, it just isn't worth the price you pay. I ordered the meatloaf special which people said was good. About halfway through, I noticed plastic wrapped on part of the crust, which tells me the meatloaf is likely frozen. Definitely wasn't kitchen plastic wrap so I doubt it's made prior and reheated. The texture also felt very frozen/thawed. The mashed potatoes and collard greens were just okay. My wife's tomato soup was basically water with light tomato flavor. Cash only with the option to use Venmo. I guess I understand not wanting to pay credit card fees but seems a little ridiculous to me. Location is also very far from most things, unless you live on the east side. Most likely won't be back.

    Daily Special
    Marcus B.

    We stopped by for brunch and was greeted by the hostess/waitress, Diana. We took a look at the daily specials on the board and was seated immediately. We ordered sweet tea and coffee as we looked over the menu. She returned with our drinks and cups of water. We ordered french toast with two eggs scrambled and fresh fruit as well as (The Blue Plate) 2 eggs scrambled with smoked Gouda grits, thick bacon extra crispy, and a biscuit. The grits needed butter and salt in our opinion and thankfully they were available. The meal was great. We wanted grape jelly to go on the biscuit but they only offer strawberry jam so that was disappointing. The biscuit though was fluffy and incredibly good. We left those plates clean. The service was terrific. Diana was the only person we saw serving guests and there was about 5-7 occupied tables. Diana zipped back and forth all over that restaurant and didn't miss a beat. She was kind and always smiling. Just watching her work was incredible. We tipped her 51 percent for that effort. The place itself is nice. Big glass windows for natural light. Plenty of ceilings fans that kept it nice and cool. Lot of different things hanging from the ceiling and on the walls to look at. There was also a big bucket of peppermints at the door too, the good kind. Also liked that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer at the table. Will definitely be back often. Note: The payment options are cash and Venmo only. Honestly, I didn't know this until I read the reviews after posting my review. I just so happen to have cash and paid cash. Definitely need to be advised of that prior to being seated or have clear and very noticeable signage on the door, table, menu, etc. However, I don't mind paying cash to help the restaurant maintain lower prices and a lower overhead.

    Faith M.

    My daughter and I have a rule when traveling for her softball tourneys- never eat where we can at home. This is definitely one of those places. And oh what a gem we found. It's as comfy as eating at home, as good as a home cooked meal but with flare! We took three sandwiches to go for lunch at the field and I cannot wait to bite into them later. Blueberry waffle and French toast was crisp and flavorful!

    Breakfast Blue Plate
    Triana L.

    If you're looking for a quaint and cozy little breakfast spot, this is the place for you! Another hidden gem in Gainesville, this place decorated its ceilings with wicker baskets. And there's also art pieces done by what seems to be children towards the back of the restaurant. The decor is very homey and reminds me of visiting my beloved grandma's house. I love the feeling of walking in here and feeling like home. I really enjoyed my breakfast and opted for the thick bacon and Gouda-smoked grits. The grits are very creamy so it went nicely with the sunny-side up eggs and bacon. Our food didn't take long at all, and our waitress was extremely nice. If you're looking for something small and cozy, please go to this place!

    Art we bought.
    Nirvana S.

    I wish there were more places like this where I live! We were visiting Gainesville and wanted to find a kid friendly, non-chain breakfast spot and ended up here. It was perfect. They have a a little play area for kids, board games, all kinds of reading materials and a beautiful patio to enjoy/eat. I had the lluevos rancheros and kids had blueberry waffles with scrambled eggs. It was all tasty- my kids rarely finish their eggs, but they even ordered more here. Another thing we loved was that they have art for sale on the walls and we bought a piece for our daughters room. The kids loved playing battle ship while we are. Lovely place! The service was as charming as the restaurant.

    Stacey H.

    What a cute, quaint, "bed and breakfast" feeling place for a delicious brunch. Super friendly service, fresh tasting food, reasonably priced, and eclectic decor. Ordered: - blueberry waffle with poached eggs and turkey bacon - eggs Benedict Florentine - combo breakfast burrito with potatoes - SMS omelette

    William S.

    Dominique was my waitress. Super cool and very attentive. Thank you!!! 5 Stars for sure. Found this on Yelp. Had a few minutes to grab a quick breakfast. So cool. In an old business of some kind. Very casual and welcoming place. Food is amazing, at least what I ordered. If I lived in Gainesville I would come here a lot. Worth a 30 Minute drive for the breakfast. During the week it was nice and quiet. Can see it probably is very busy on the weekends. Food: ordered the TBM Omelette. Tomato, Basil Pesto and Mozzarella. Perfect combination for this item. I inhaled it. Perfectly cooked. Roasted Rustic feel from the tomato, sweet tangy twist with the pesto and creamy end of each bite from the Mozz. Grits: Smoked Gouda looks to be the main staple for the house grits. Creamy, Silky, Smooth. If you like those three things, get the grits. Love it, Go here, support them. I'll be back!!! Go Knights!!!!!

    French toast, eggs, and bacon
    Danica M.

    I always enjoy visiting East End Eatery! It's a quaint place with lots of eclectic decoration. I always get their breakfast and always get the French toast, so my experience in variety is limited. However, there is a reason I always order the same thing: it's just so good! The French toast is made using thick (I think baguette) bread and is topped with powered sugar. It also comes with two sides. A cute place with great service!

    Combo breakfast burrito
    Cameryn J.

    I've been on a burrito binge recently and this one hit the spot. The service at this restaurant is always great and really quick. They have board games you can play with while you wait for your meal, but my food is always out before I can even open up the game. Great place!

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    Great local joint. Good food and pleasant atmosphere and good service. Definitely recommend it. Good hearty breakfast offerings!

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