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Germain's

4.7 (205 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Dogs allowed

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Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich
Nicolas L.

I visited Germain's for lunch a few days ago and tried the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich. A soft bun was filled with meaty tender juicy chicken strips smothered in a sweet and spicy Korean barbecue sauce, crisp kimchi and tangy pickles. The side of fries were thin and crisp and covered in flavorful ranch seasoning. Overall, a delicious meal.

January V.

Checking out UF and found this amazing place. Casual and fast service but doesn't sacrifice the taste and quality of food. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The chicken sandwiches were not greasy and not heavily breaded. The sauce for the honey bird was on the sweet side but satisfying. The hot honey wings and garlic parmesan were tasty too. The Brussels Caesar salad was a good complement to my wings. Their lemonade and flavored tea was amazing as well.

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Helen N.

We usually come to Germain's for their chicken sandwiches at lunch or dinner, but decided to check out their Sunday Brunch (they only do it on the 3rd Sunday of every month). Totally worth it. The chicken and waffles were the best thing we had. Chicken was hot, crispy, and juicy, and the brown butter syrup on top was amazing. The mochi waffle had a chewy texture that was different but really good. Favorite thing on the menu for sure. The steak sando was huge and super filling. Tender ribeye with chili mayo, caramelized onions, arugula, and sun-dried tomato spread. Kinda reminded me of a roast beef sandwich but way more flavorful. Fries on the side were perfect too. Tried the Peaky Keen mocktail with peach flavors and a tajín + chamoy rim. Tasted good but way too much ice and not enough drink. The lemon ricotta pancakes were massive. Fluffy with crispy edges, and the limoncello honey syrup was delicious without being too sweet. Definitely had to take some home. Brunch was busy but fun. They have little games at the bar like tic-tac-toe and hook and ring which made it more chill. Service was quick and food came out in less than 10 minutes. Seating's good, but a lot of it is sunny unless you grab a shaded spot. Overall, really enjoyed it and would come back for brunch again.

Wade W.

We had to stop here after seeing it on DDD with Guy Fieri. It didn't disappoint! Best chicken tenders ever and sandwich was solid. Plenty of seating. Food came out fast. Good atmosphere, good prices. We will be back!

Chicken sandwich
Julie D.

Incredible spot to grab lunch! Super cute store with cool vibes and amazing chicken sandwiches. The chicken is juicy and has really good flavor. Definitely recommend!

Deannah R.

The best chicken sandwich place in Gainesville! My husband and I always have our date nights in Gainesville and and try new restaurants. Its very rare we repeat a restaurants but Germain's just hits every single time. We have come here multiple times and every time the quality and flavor is always there. We love the aesthetic look that they have inside the restaurant but also a more relaxed option outside at the picnic tables. Food always comes out quickly, even when they are slammed. We always get the chicken sandwiches but this time we tried the chicken wings and the Katsu salad. The crisp on the chicken wings were great and the sauces that they have are always so full of flavor.

Garlic Parmesan chicken sandwich
Shannon B.

I visited Germain's after a recommendation from my specialty doctor at Shands. I was a bit overwhelmed when I walked in and looked at the menu because the various flavors of chicken tenders looked tempting, but so did the options for chicken sandwiches. The lady at the counter got me with the recommendation to try the garlic parm-style chicken sandwich. I must say it was a great choice! Not only does it come with garlic parm sauce, but it is also adorned with their special sauce (think Big Mac sauce), tomato, lettuce, and topped off with a bread and butter pickle. Normally I do not love bread and butter pickles because I am a dill pickle or spicy pickle girl, but those lovely chips were the perfect way to top off this sandwich. I was able to finish the sandwich (look at how large it is in the picture) but was only able to eat about 1/4 of the fabulously flavored fries. They had herbs and spices topping them that I could not nail down but who cares because they were fresh and delicious! I also drank a passion fruit sweet tea, which was recommended by the server at the counter. It tasted more like juice than tea, but I was able to try it before I bought it and if it is a staple, I recommend it. My husband got a light lager to accompany his giant classic chicken sandwich. The restaurant has cute modern stylings and a cute covered outdoor area with large checkers that can be played atop a blanket board. I am recommending my friends and family should stop here when they are passing through or visiting because it is worth the 15 or so minutes off the highway.

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Ian B.

First time in Gainesville and had to try Germain's! I think this might be the best chicken sandwich I've had to date and the ranch fries are the perfect crispy to fluffy ratio. So flavorful and delicious. The staff is very nice and quick to serve. Even when busy it's not too loud and still feel welcome to hang out.

Buffalo chicken sandwhich
Andrew T.

Another trip another local spot. I have the opportunity to enjoy lunch here. It was probably about 3/4 full at the time of my visit and my party was about five people. The food came out a little slow, but they just got hit with a rush while we got there. The food was very good and nice and hot. It's worth a stop if you were in the area.

Carnations and baby's breath.
Tim R.

It was nice. We needed Gluten Free and we got it!! It was clean, the service was good, and the food was great. My only advice is: top off those beers!!! We had a nice dinner at Germain's.

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Jonathan H.

The food was pretty good! The French fries the sandwiches came with were good too. They are an interesting flavor, with a ranch twist. They even gave our dog a couple of Milk Bones and water which was nice too. Decor was nice on the inside and had an outdoor patio to sit at too. It is the middle of a heat wave and they had fans going outside too which was nice. It was a bit expensive, but not totally unreasonable.

Susie G.

Amazing flavorful chicken! We ordered the Angry Bird and Good Feather sandwiches which are so big. Go hungry. The sauces really make these sandwiches unique. The ranch fries have just a sprinkle of ranch seasoning, delicious. Definitely going back when I am in the area.

Korean fried chicken sandwich
Bill W.

The Korean fried chicken sandwich is delicious! Stopped here today while at the big Booksale at Friends of the Alachua County Library. We come up twice a year from South Florida for that, and we just found our new favorite place for lunch around the corner!! You order here at the counter, and they bring it to your table. It was a bit warm to sit outside, but in better weather that would be nice. I'll return in the spring during the next Booksale!

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Good place that has great chicken sandwich. Service was excellent and it has a nice interior.

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Holy cow the Korean bbq sandwich was the best I've ever had, had me struggling to take breaths in between bites

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This is our first stop after we fly in from NYC. Best chicken in the area!! The good feather sandwich is amazing.

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I got the number 1 lite mild and it was the perfect amount of kick for me as someone who doesn't…read morelove super spicy food. 2 tenders with fries was perfectly filling for me. The fires are addicting and their house dipping sauce was better than any fry sauce I've ever had.

I have been meaning to try this place for a while, and with the closure of a number of the other…read morehot chicken places in town (it was the latest food craze that is now reaching an equilibrium) it turns out that Dave's has become one of the survivors that I had not gone to. Entering, the place is nice... simple counter service location with seating both inside and out, though the outside seating is pretty close to Archer Road, so not that great. Too much noise from the road to really be enjoyable, sadly. I went for a slider with fries... just wanted to get a taste and not eat too much. The heat level was fair, and for the most part the sandwich was tasty. The fries were also good crinkle cuts. The only complaint I have was that the sandwich could have used some more coleslaw. This is a small national chain, so I do expect quality and customer service to be on par with the rest of the chains, and that is what I got. The product is fair, but nothing really excellent about it. I know of locally owned places that I would rather go to, but I suppose that if I were running around on Archer road and had a hankering for a hot chicken sandwich like this I would be inclined to return.

Germain's - chickenshop - Updated May 2026

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