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    Las Americas Bakery

    4.5 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tried Las Americas Bakery for the first time today for lunch and it was a nice surprise! Gainesville doesn't have many Latin bakery and this one did not miss the mark. I use to live in Miami and this is the best Latin bakery I've had since moving to Gainesville. I tried the recommendation from the server which was the Medianoche which is pull pork, ham, cheese, and tomatoes on a sweet bread and it was pressed. I opted for no tomatoes. The flavors was a party in my mouth with the salty from the pork and ham and the sweet bread! It was serve with fries which were good. The server Sarai was very pleasant and we spoke for a while as I was the only one in at the time. They also have pasteries, desserts, empanadas. Etc. The ambiance is chill. I got the "little brain," pastry to go! It a pastry that looks like a brain with cinnamon and apple flavor! I would definitely recommend that you give them a try!

    I didn't know this place existed until this morning, but I am glad I came across it. I give the experience a 5/5 overall, but I went there specifically for the Cuban sandwich, as I do Cubano reviews on YouTube (goofy, I know, but I love these things). I thought the sandwich was good, very solid. The pork on the sandwich was OUTSTANDING. Perfect texture and flavor. The only knock, and it wasn't even that big of a deal, was the press on the sandwich. I like mine super crispy, and this wasn't. But, to be fair, I did have to drive about 20 minutes before I tasted, so that could have contributed. I would definitely recommend this for someone in the GNV looking for a Cubano. Service was friendly and they had some good music going from the TV. Even had a patron doing a little dancing. Cool atmosphere for a random Monday visit. Not sure the link will work on Yelp, but here is a video of my review, if interested (spoiler alert- I scored it an 8.1, which is a very solid score on my own personal, made up Cubano scale): https://youtu.be/jKGsXHaTbpM

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    About time Gainesville has a latin bakery! Great Colombian treats and friendly service--I definitely recommend!

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    I'm a big fan of their chicken empanadas. The other empanadas could use a little more "umph". Looking forward to trying their sandwiches.

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    Cute Little Bakery on the other side of the town. Definitely some of the best arepas and empanadas I've had in Gainesville. Worth the drive.

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    The food was delicious, and everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try everything I missed!

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    Awesome food great atmosphere, with high quality service. Recommend if you want a change in food try some Latin food.

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    4.4(312 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    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!

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    4.4(69 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    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.

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    4.5(187 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    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.

    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.

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