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Germain's

4.7 (209 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Lisa K.

We used Germain's to cater a small graduation party. The process was seamless and the staff were professional. Our order was packed and ready to go on time. We had no spills or leaks on the drive home! The chicken fingers and sauce were gobbled up quick and the Brussel sprouts disappeared before we could toss in the parmesan. The sprouts are amazing! Thank you, Germain's!

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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!

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.

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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!

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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.

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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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Juicy chicken tender and saucy all over on it. Can't go wrong with them. Their fries are good

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This place was the best chicken sandwich I have ever eaten! I will go back to Germain's each time I go to Gainesville.

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Best chicken sandwich I have ever had. I love that they use dark meat. Besides are tasty as well and great service.!

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The hot honey chicken sandwich hands down the best thing I had from there! Highly recommend!! The food is amazing

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Perfect everything! Seasoning, flavor, quality, textures, unbelievably great food! Definitely will be back!

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Really cute hamburger place inside a reclaimed box car with attached game room, nicely clean…read morebathrooms and a beer and wine garden at the end with nice seating area there as well. Parking is a challenge, but we parked elsewhere and walked over there. The smell of the delicious burgers had me drooling! Got the double patty with cheese Goldie burger and onion rings and my husband got the same with loaded tater tots. Sprite and water in a bottle for drinks...and we were all set. Our order came out pretty quickly and we enjoyed watching the kids run around excitedly and play the various games, whether it was skee ball, pinball, driving courses, riding the motorized animals...kids enjoy the most basic things to the maximum! Great idea for families! Nice park frontage, walking paths, etc. I'm going to have to tell my daughter in law to bring the kids here next time. They'd LOVE IT! The Goldie Burger was fantastic. They do have vegan options as well, so don't fret! Tots, fries and onion rings are excellent sides for your sandwich. The fella at the front counter was beyond pleasant, helpful, friendly and very attentive to every patron. Even went so far as to give extra free tokens to one family with 3 little ones since they spent so much there on their meals. I gave out free tokens to a lithe younger girl who was wearing what used to be my favorite sneakers growing up...Converse All-Stars! She had her mouth hanging open for a few minutes while mom said thank you for her...hey, old people don't place much arcade games I told them.... So enjoy! Great family spot with the kids to run off that excess energy and have fun. We enjoyed the food and the scenery.

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4.1(212 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Visiting the area and needed a place that satisfied a variety of tastes for our party of 5 for…read morelunch. Apple Maps struggled to provided proper directions to parking and it might be because the area is under construction so just give yourself time to find Loosey's especially if going for dinner. It sure is worth the effort though, especially if you get Matthew as your server. He is full of wit and great local knowledge. He charmed our table from our first encounter. Loosey's has to be a local favorite because the quality and freshness of the food is outstanding. Matthew is a local treasure and made our experience there so memorable and fun. We all remarked that it must be so electric there when live music is on stage or it's a Gator game day. We started with the loaded potato skins. There were 5 large pieces that were covered with toppings and delivered pipping hot. I could easily order that as a meal next time I'm in town. Their house ranch dipping sauce that is drizzled on top was delicious. Several in our group ordered the Chic-fil Loosey's, which is a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, but I wasn't able to grab a photo as they were so eager to get started eating it. The portion of chicken breast was extremely large and the batter was perfectly crispy. Both diners exclaimed it was one of their all- time favorite chicken sandwiches they had ever eaten. Another diner took advantage of their wing special and exclaimed the Buffalo Garlic sauce was fantastic and she paired them with their ranch as well. She loved their added touch of the small paper basket topping the plate of wings for the bones. I had the Classic Beef Burger and it was cooked perfectly. There was a nice peppery flavor to the grill of the burger and the patty size was more than I expected. Especially for the price. I was so happy we found Loosey's. It was really good food. I encourage you to look past the construction mess and the "old wooden bar" stereotypes and trust me when o say, they take great pride on preparing high quality food.

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3.9(157 reviews)
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4.5(187 reviews)
1.2 mi
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I hate to leave bad reviews, but I think want to be honest. I came to The Spot recently for lunch…read moreand was not happy with my experience. Located in midtown, this appears to a fast casual place that caters towards college students. They serve "Greek" street food, salads, quesadillas, burgers, and more. The food is relatively inexpensive. Service is fine, actually the people working there are friendly. Food is made to order and comes out quickly. There is some seating available inside (it's limited) but there are plenty of tables in the hall. I ordered the Street Chicken Souvlaki which included grilled chicken with tomato, onion, fries inside a pita, topped with ketchup and mustard. This was a very large portion. The pita was good, but pretty much fell apart the second I picked it up. While I liked the chicken, it was over seasoned and I didn't care for the "sauced" quality of it. I'm not sure if they marinated it or tossed it in some sauce, but it was too much. The fries were decent, but not super crispy. I felt that they were not necessarily and a little over-the-top. The tomato was fresh and but the red onion slices were very thick. The mustard and ketchup didn't work with the seasonings on the chicken. The dish was just all over the place and I couldn't even finish half of it before I started feeling sick. I ordered a side of onion rings as well. This was a large order and the size was great. But these onion rings were over-battered and were fresh, but not crispy at all. I bit into one and ended up pulling out the whole onion rings. Not good. Overall, I was very disappointed with my experience. The food was so heavy and overly salted I couldn't even eat half of it. I ended up giving it to a homeless person on the way out. The food left my stomach in shambles the rest of the day. Service is fine. But the food is not desirable. It is safe to say I will not be returning, which is unfortunate.

Visit after visit, year after year, this place is still the best Greek spot in town. Also up there…read morefor best lunch spot, period. I got my usual gyro platter; about $15. Sounds pricey but my wife and I spit it and still had some leftovers. Also, this might seem a bit off topic but this place has some of the best fries. Great seasoning. My platter came with a generous portion of gyro meat, and the side salad was nicely prepared. If you haven't tried this place and you like a good gyro, drop by, you won't be disappointed.

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3.6(250 reviews)
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Santos took amazing care of my big group of 12 people for lunch. Everyone's orders were right, the…read morefood was yummy, he was super chill and generous about some of us breaking off for a small group meeting afterwards and offered us more drinks etc. just top notch hospitality. Good job Betty for running such a tight ship!

Let me start by saying I absolutely hate leaving bad reviews. I've worked in the service industry,…read moreboth bussing tables when I was younger and waitressing, so I'm very understanding. For me to leave a review this negative, the service truly had to be poor. Last night, we chose this place to celebrate my Irish heritage with a green beer and some light food. There is plenty of parking and outdoor seating, which is a plus. However, when we arrived, there was a line of people waiting for a table, and it quickly turned chaotic. One woman tried to cut the line, and another wanted to argue over a small booth that her family wouldn't have even fit in. Eventually, we were seated. I understand that holidays can be busy, so we were trying to be patient. Our waiter came over, dropped off menus, said "I'll be right back," and disappeared. After 25 minutes of waiting at the table, I had to flag down another waitress. Meanwhile, at least three tables that were seated after us already had drinks and had placed their food orders. I understand being busy, but at the very least, we should have been greeted or offered drinks. The waitress we flagged down said she would help us, which seemed promising at first, but then we waited another 20 minutes just for drinks. I'm not sure if it was an understaffing issue or something else, but the service was extremely poor. We considered leaving a one-star review, but the waitress did seem like she was trying. The food was okay, we ordered light items, and it still took quite a while to arrive. Overall, we would recommend skipping this place. There are plenty of other options in town that will treat you better. We work hard, and when we go out, we expect at least standard service.

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