We drove from Jacksonville to Gainesville for a day of exploring and lunch. Our middle daughter and…read moreher husband said "next time you're in Gainesville you MUST eat at The Paper Bag!" We had some long time friends come down with us as well. Our first stop on our Gainesville Adventure was here! I ordered the #9. Tony Montana Cubano. I have to say I've had many Cuban sandwich's before but this Cuban sandwich was the BEST! I love the flavor of seasoned pork they use as well as the Boars Head Meat. I do believe all those makes the difference. If you like Cuban sandwich's you must try this one. Also our friends with us ordered the #12 Uncle Drew Monte Cristo and shared and they loved it! All the staff were super friendly! It took about 10 minutes for us to get our sandwich's. Everything was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend The Paper Bag!

I was out of town and found The Paper Bag for a sandwich! I had the rueben style and it was…read moredelish!! Im really glad I stopped in! I dont have a picture bc I ate it driving home to Jax but definitely go check them out Service was quick and the place has awesome nostalgic decor!!

Everything is always good and generous. They haven't changed. Best sandwiches in Gainesville?read more

The service and food were both amazing. Highly recommended. Food came out fresh and quickread more

Upper Crust is such a cool little find! Great coffee…read more(exactly what you want when you walk into a cozy neighborhood spot) and the sourdough bread is fantastic -- definitely grab a loaf to take home. Fresh, flavorful, and totally worth it. They also have really fun merch -- cute t-shirts and hats that actually make you want to rep the place. Love a café with personality and good swag! Overall, I really enjoyed my time there. Relaxed vibe, quality coffee, and delicious bread -- I'll absolutely be back.

So my friend brought me here finally! She has told me about their bread for years and I happen to…read morebe in the area. I purchased two loaves of the sourdough and two loaves of the seeded bread. I cannot wait to go back up and purchase sourdough again! I am very particular about my sourdough bread and this one you can taste the sour. Fresh market is the only other place that I can taste the sour in the sourdough bread. They offer pastries as well and different coffees. In the same plaza, they have a fish market that has great fish dip that went perfectly with the sourdough. The service was great and friendly. There is a raised area on the floor where if you're not looking, you can trip easily. I recommended that they put a bright orange piece of tape on it to get people's eye to notice there's a ledge. The ambience of the place feels like a bakery with all the different selections that you would see in France. If you are in the area go check it out! Enjoy!

Always a fun time whenever we are there. Love the food, music, and staff. They're always working…read moretheir butts off.

just went to the Easter egg hunt. the cafe was slammed and the band was great. we were aware of…read morethe wait for food but an outdoor venue and listening to the music made the wait worth it. it appeared everyone had fun and they were handing out candy and goodies for the kids after the hunt was done and the bubbles were great.

Sawvavfriebd do a review of JJ on youtube.has been a while since i had JJ sub so we decided to grab…read moreone for a afternoon snack.Was good, For the price its a good Sandwich. The 2 associates that took care of me were friendly abd helpful. They are quick so wait is minimal.

It was lunchtime and I was in the area, looking for something that wasn't overpriced and that I…read morehadn't had in a while, and Jimmy John's wasn't a bad choice. This is an oddly laid out location due to the way that the building is set up, as all of the locations in the building basically have entrances at each end of the location. Anyway, while I have been to a number of other locations, this one was new to me. Ordering is the same method, and the menu items are the same as well... you order, they take your money, and before you can finish processing the sandwich maker has made the sandwiches for you and you are on your way. They really are that quick. Really, I have nothing to complain about here. The service was fast as usual, the food was as tasty as I have come to expect, and there were no problems.

Visiting UF and needed a place to grab a bite. Small location but friendly staff and OMG good…read moresandwiches! We sat outside and crowds were light but I can see how parking might be a challenge when classes are in session. Added perk/surprised to see the location was featured on Food Network!

I distinctly remember this downtown restaurant closing at 3:00pm or so, but now, they are open til…read more8:00pm! Good! This sandwich place is really one of a kind! My friend and I met after we parked our bikes. She was sitting outside, and as I was locking my bike, less than a block away, she texted me. I just walked to her without responding, and with a smile and a hug, we walked in to look at the menu. The sandwiches have some very creative names that go along with their creative construction. I got a #10, which was a fusion of French dip and Philly cheese!! I wanna buy the person a beer, whoever thought of that one! Even though it was busy, we didn't wait long to order. Every sandwich comes in a paper bag, so you can take it out or stay and munch. We got a combo with chips and a drink, because how else do you eat a big sandwich like this?! There are board games to play, decor that is not typical and a big display of Guy Fieri, from the Food Network, that lets you know this place is on America's culinary map. After the sandwiches were done, I brought them out to my friend Kimberly, who was saving our table. We both were hungry, so out of the wrap and in with the teeth. Mine was full of flavor and the fact that all the sandwiches are heat-pressed, made the texture very satisfying. The au jus was thick and delicious and made me think someone took great time and effort to make it. It is a casual restaurant, great for a date or a group of friends, or a solo quick lunch, that can also be a dinner as well. The food is somewhat pricey, but it delivers as a good meal with a creative touch. They could have emptied the garbage can more quickly, as it was more than overflowing, when I went to throw the garbage away. Memorable food, and makes me want to come back to try at least two other sandwiches that I read about.

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.

43rd deli is deli(cious)!! Great breakfast/brunch spot with local charm. There were for sure a lot…read moreof regulars there which speaks for how good this place is. Lots of seating for big parties, the service was decently fast, and the food was pretty yummy. Would recommend their omelettes as I've had a couple of them, and their traditional breakfast with pancakes, eggs and bacon. I'm only deducting 1 star because I don't think this is the BEST breakfast place in Gainesville BUT it is still a solid choice! It deli(vered)

This is our favorite breakfast place in Gainesville! The food is consistently great, the staff are…read morekind and efficient with great attitudes. The restaurant is always clean, nothing fancy and feels like home.

Had a lovely experience with Frenchman Street Food this morning! First time visiting a vegan…read morerestaurant because my roommate is vegetarian, and people on facebook highly recommend this place so we came to have a try. I had the cornbread combo, it comes with red beans and rice, also a refillable lemonade! My roommate had Cajun Tofu Po'Boy and we both loved it Wanna try a lot more things on the menu so definitely gonna come back again! And yes the owners are SUPER NICE:)

Cute little restaurant on Main Street with a nice mix of seating inside and outside. They have…read morevegan options and can make things gluten-free, which is a plus. I was greeted right away when I walked in, and service was friendly and quick. I ordered the Cajun tofu po' boy and a homemade lemonade. The lemonade tasted really fresh and not overly sweet or artificial. The po' boy came on a crispy hoagie that was still soft inside, with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The tofu was sliced and cooked well, but could've used a little more salt for flavor.

Had seen several reviews on this place in the past. And I know there was a Yelp event there as…read morewell. So we decided to try it today. Got there shortly after they opened, got sat down right away. They had a really cool brunch menu, but chose to stick to the.Regular menu. Our appetizer was okay. Our main courses came out.My salmon was very tasty, came with cilantro rice and was supposed to be mixed vegetables, but it looked more like cabbage and onion.It still tasted good, but. Wife got paella., it was okay as well The atmosphere of the restaurant towards the end of our meal. Became very interesting, i'm not sure what was planned, but yeah.. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful.. They have indoor and a large outdoor seating area. It is definitely a unique dining experience. Situated in thornebrooke shopping area.

We made a reservation in advance to celebrate my mom's birthday here, especially since she had…read moreheard great things about their crispy pork--one of her favorites. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to expectations. While the staff was friendly, there were several issues that really stood out. We arrived early for our reservation, but after the rest of our party showed up and we ordered, it took ONE HOUR for our food to arrive. I understand that it can take longer for larger parties, but once the food came, some of the dishes were cold. The portions were smaller than expected and didn't seem worth the price. After such a long wait, we were too hungry to send the food back, so we ate it anyway, but it definitely wasn't satisfying. The appetizers and entrees were just okay. We had several things missing from our order and had to ask our server for basic items like plates and glasses. There was a drag show going on inside, and the music was extremely loud. We were seated outside right under a speaker, and the sound was spotty and staticky. A staff member mentioned that the music would be turned off because it was too loud, but it took 20-30 minutes for that to actually happen. Overall, the whole experience felt overstimulating, and the long wait just wasn't worth it. I was hoping for a better celebration, but unfortunately, I can't recommend this place based on our visit.