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    4.0 (57 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos
    Xavier S.

    This was a very nice breakfast, and brunch area. it was a nice vibe around, but overall the food stood out the most. The food was very good !! i honestly don't think i've had better bacon before. We did have two waiters from the beginning and then they both stopped coming to the table, but it was said there was confusion on whose table it was. Either way the food was definitely worth a try !

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash and Whole Grain Artisanal Bread toast. SO GOOD!
    George C.

    The food is AMAZING! If we lived nearby this would be our regular breakfast place. We'll definitely be back.

    Free coffee while I wait
    Kathryn E.

    My sister recommended this spot for brunch and wow, I'm so glad she did. It was AMAZING!!!!! I was thankful we could put our name on the list so when we arrived on Mother's Day, we didn't have to wait long. They gave me a free coffee while I waited. Our server was fast and friendly! I ordered the shrimp and grits and LOVED it! The morning meditation drink was great. I tried what my sisters ordered and everything was fresh and tasty! I can't wait to go back.

    Monterey club
    Maria V.

    I showed up around 8 and was seated immediately there was no wait. Our server( Mendoza- Santiago) was friendly and very attentive. Our food 10/10 I got the Monterey club with fruit and my husband got steak and eggs hash and he rated it 9/10. Definitely would go back to try their mint mocha that they currently have. The environment was friendly and calm definitely a great place to have brunch and catch up with friends.

    Strawberry French toast

    Love the place! I always get the breakfast tacos or the biscuits and gravy meal. This time I got the tacos. They were so good. My husband got the strawberry French toast off of the "summer menu". Water comes out in a carafe for the table with small glasses, no ice. Decor is inviting and nice for a brunch place.

    Lemon blueberry cornbread.

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    Great food, great drinks! Love the ambiance and the service! Highly recommend this place.

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    Fantastic brunch spot in Gainesville! A must-visit for delicious food and great vibes.

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    Stopped in for breakfast this morning and let me just say this is my new go to spot! Great service 10/19

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    Fantastic Atmosphere, Food and Service !…read more This is a little gem in Gainesville and so glad we decided to give it a try. Highly recommend and i can rave about their menu as well. Keep up the great job! Will be back next time we visit from Panama City Beach

    This was my second time here. Wife & I were really excited about a new place in Gainesville. After…read moreseeing the menu and photos of the inside, I really wanted to like this place. During today's visit around 1:20pm there was a 20 minute wait which was fine. We waited the full length of time and got seated. Our server was very nice and took our drink and food orders quickly. After getting our appetizer (2 biscuits) we waited 50 minutes for our entree. Almost to the point where we weren't hungry. I was sorely disappointed when my meal, the chicken tenders, came out. They were wet, rubbery, and the breading wouldn't stay on. I completely lost my appetite and sent it away with the check. Our waiter offered a complementary dessert, but I came there to eat a meal. After waiting so long for a meal I was not going to waste any more of my day. What was most disappointing was that despite sending back nearly the entire dish, the entrée was still on the bill. Keep in mind this is not a cheap restaurant. In my opinion, when a customer returns 90% of a meal due to quality issues, that item should be removed without having to ask. Overall, we really wanted to enjoy this place, but between the long wait and poor food quality, it missed the mark for us. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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