After seeing bumper stickers everywhere we decided to check out Satchel's. If there was an award…read morefor most fascinating and eclectic restaurant, they would win hands down!!! We showed up on graduation day so our wait was about 45 minutes. With so much to look at we didn't mind. I was so intrigued. I couldn't help but take so many photos. I wanted to explore it all! The place was packed, elbow to elbow. I had so much fun walking around and seeing all the art. I had a blast on the swing. There was so much to see. In one of the bathrooms, the walls were covered with children's games. And you won't have to worry about running out of toilet paper because there were a bunch of holders. We got seated outside. Our server came quick but gave us enough time to order. I ordered a pesto pizza with extra sausage and tomatoes. It took about 30 minutes to get our pizza but we knew it would take longer because of how busy it was. When I got my pizza it was piping hot. Pulled a slice off and it was loaded with sausage. A meat pizza! Impressive!!! It was delicious. The right amount of sauce. The slices were large. I liked it a lot. When we finished eating pizza the server brought the dessert menu. The coolest menu ever: it was a viewfinder!!!!! I had to order dessert just because of the menu. I got the chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. It was a huge piece, moist, and the frosting had the right amount of sweet. It was worth every calorie. I was so excited about my food I forgot to take pictures. Oops! I can't wait to go back. Next time I'll be sure to get photos of my pizza! If you're looking for unique I suggest Satchel's. It should be a landmark for Gainesville.

I can finally say after living here for over 20 years, I finally made it to Satchel's. The location…read morejust isn't convenient for me so it finally took a special trip. The place is really cool and lived up to all the vibes I had been told about. However, we did sit outside at one of the concrete picnic type tables and my back and butt regretted that later as they are obviously hard and no back rest. Service was good and friendly. The pizza was good, but not amazing. I have heard people rave about Satchel's for years, so I may have had too high expectations. Really good sauce, toppings seemed fresh, but could have used a little more cheese. The crust was good and crisp, however the toppings and sauce could have been spread to the edge more as there was at least 2 inches of crust along the edges. (As evidenced by some of the pictures posted by others.) Overall a decent pizza joint and cool place to visit, but ultimately not convenient for me.

FINALLY returned to this gem in the 4th Ave Food Park! I came here over a year ago and absolutely…read moreloved it. I am personally a big fan of Detroit style pizza and thought they did a pretty good job. While they aren't owned or affiliated with Satchel's anymore, the eatery still offers that same unique vibe of Satchel's. Ordering is simple, just order inside and they will call your name out when it is ready over an intercom. Everything is made fresh to order, so be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes for your pizza. It is served directly out of the oven and is very hot and fresh! They offer some specialty pizzas, but they have so many topping options it is super easy to curate your own pizza too. The pizzas are a nice size, about an 8x10 pan size. A good personal pizza size, but could easily be shared too. Along with pizzas, they offer salad, waffles, some desserts, and brews. This go around, I customized my own pie. I went with pepperoni (they use the cup pepperonis!), black olives, mushrooms, and basil. These toppings balanced out perfectly and there were ample amounts of each. The pizza was covered in toppings, with a nice sauce to cheese ratio. I love the cup pepperonis and find they hold a lot more flavor, bringing more to the pizza overall. The saltiness of the olives and the fresh mushrooms accompanied the pizza perfectly. The edges were nice and crisp, the sauce flavorful, and the cheese was divine. It wasn't soggy by any means either, which I GREATLY appreciate. This pizza was phenomenal, while it wasn't the most authentic Detroit style, it was certainly close enough! I also got a salad, which was underwhelming to say the least. It was supposed to come with "homemade croutons", but lacked them completely. Definitely not worth the $8.50...wouldn't recommend the salad. While the pizza is a little more expensive, especially considering they only offer takeout, the quality is present. And I do think the serving size is bigger, so I say it's worth it! Overall, I was super pleased with my experience and was more than happy I finally returned. The pizza was just as good as I remembered. Everything is made fresh to order and the service is great as well. I would for sure check this place out, especially if you are in the mood for some good pizza! Can't wait to return and try more.

I often went to SquareHouse Pizza thinking it would be like when they first opened, but it makes…read moresense after they separated from Satchels it would never be the same. I have come time and time again disappointed with the pizza size and the time it took to make it. Size: Pizza used to come in the size of their box! As you can see in my picture, that is no longer the case. It is no longer an actual square like its namesake but a rectangle. It reminds me of "all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares." And while it makes me chuckle to think how SquareHouse should know that. I am still disappointed in paying for that much of a pizza when I could get a larger one to share with friends at the same price point elsewhere. Service: Now I understand they can get busy but one time I waited 25 minutes with only one person ahead of me for my food -- a before anyone says anything. I ordered their waffles. Another time, they never called my name. They have a speaker but don't use it. It is a food park with tables everywhere. If you don't use the speaker system and know folks sit further than you can scream, then I think they should give a beeper. Ambience: It's at the food park which is great as long as it's not raining bc spaces to sit under covered areas are limited. And bc it was previously partnered with Satchels it has the same vibe. Overall, go once if you haven't but just be ready for disappointment Update since writing to address the comments of the business owner: 1) When I say first opened, I meant when it was called SatchSquared. 2) Size of the pizza: You're right I looked at pictures and updated. They aren't squares but from one years ago. They definitely filled the box more. 3) I sincerely don't appreciate being told about waiting or orders ahead and phone calls. I have come here more than 20 times and my experiences are always the same. I've come at opening, during high traffic times, and etc. And I am not someone to review after one instance of a place, I like to give them chances. I have lived in Gainesville for 17 years, and I'm very well aware of being polite to residents. I have definitely sat in the tables in the covered area close to the pick up window and have had to ask if my food was ready bc my name was not called and just to find out it was ready. I gave a suggestion about using beepers like the other places. I'm sorry my review caused some upset feeling but I stand by it. Service is not great. If you wanted to discuss via email then you could've politely said that. I won't be returning. Thanks!

Food was amazing as always!! The Bianca white is my…read morefavorite. It's very busy, but they are very efficient

I ordered take out today from Piesanos as I was craving pizza and it is located near my apartment…read more I've been here a couple times for dinner and have always had a decent meal. Piesanos serves Italian cuisine, specializing in pizza. I would recommend their pizza over anything else on the menu, as I have found it leaves me the most satisfied! If you dine in, you should definitely indulge in the complimentary Piesanos rolls. The service is usually pretty good here as well. I tried to order online using their website, but it kept declining my card. I tried both manually typing in the card information and using Apple Pay and neither worked. However, when I ordered through DoorDash, my card worked, and my meal actually ended up being cheaper! My order took about 20 minutes and pickup was super easy. They weren't busy at all when I ordered, but it was earlier in the day. For my pizza, I went with the 12" Pizza Antico. This pizza includes fresh mozzarella, mini cup & char pepperoni & fresh basil. I ordered it on a regular crust instead of the ultra thin it usually comes on. I've had this pizza before and really enjoyed it. This time didn't disappoint either! The robust sauce has a lot of flavor and there is ample amounts of it across the pie. The mozzarella was dispersed evenly and paired perfectly with the tomato sauce. The cup & char pepperonis are divine and are simply the best pepperonis on any pizza. The pizza was covered in them and the edges the pepperonis had a nice crispy, crunch. There was also plenty of basil and Italian herbs/spices which amplified the savory flavors. The pizza was very fresh and hit the spot. I will say, this is a pizza you want to eat quicker as it will get soggy. There was a lot of sauce, could have been less, and it makes the thin base of the pizza get soggier faster. The mozzarella also contributes to this as the slabs of mozzarella weigh the thin base down too. This is why I would recommend ordering a regular crust as opposed to the ultra thin. I will also note I ordered regular crust and but the pizza I received still had a very thin crust. Overall, I think Piesanos is a good establishment! They offered plenty of options to suite anyone's Italian cravings. I really enjoy their pizza from time to time and would recommend ordering any of their pies. For the best pizza experience, eat in and don't get takeout. The service is good and efficient. The location is prime as they are pretty much the only Italian place in midtown. Look forward to my next visit!

I ordered this for delivery and the process online was very complicated. There were lots of…read moreunnecessary steps, so I'd recommend just calling to order. The pizza was very hot when it arrived and was loaded with toppings. The garlic rolls were delicious and coated in a garlicky oil, but not too oily. I can't speak to the ambiance as I did not go to the location itself, but the delivery process was easy. This is very good pizza but it is pricey!

Just like I ordered it!!! Yummy!! Arrived hot and…read moretimely...huge for delivery pizza. Try thin crust well done

Well the smiling faces you see to greet you when you first walk in the door make an immediate…read moreimpression and makes you definitely feel welcome and sets the pace for the evening. Our appetizer and drink orders taken, we set to decide whether to try the Greek offerings or the Italian! Both looked delicious and the reviews I read previously really set my mouth watering for pizza AND the souvlaki! Unfortunately, my husband got his good old standby, Chicken Parmesan. We both tried different medium pizzas and we ordered Calamari Fritta (but asked for the peppers to not be included) as our appetizer. Have you ever had super fresh REAL calamari? Sliced fresh and hand breaded and then served to you? I had one other time in Tarpon Springs, and this was just as incredibly dished up for us! Marinara sauce and a spicy sweet sauce like a Mae Ploy was also served with them and two nice lemon slices. Stupendous! Our drinks? Perfectly done-- considering our excellent waiter, AJ, didn't know what an Arnold Palmer even was! What a surprising, talented young man! My souvlaki! Absolutely to die for! Wowza! The side I got was the garlic broccolini and YUMMMMM! My husband's chicken parm was so good that he devoured it BEFORE I could even snap a picture! LOL Our pizzas were some of the best we've ever had. The crust is so delicious and they sure don't hold back on the toppings. I consumed half of mine without even realizing it. Wow. I got the Lil' Sicily that has pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, basil and oregano. The hubby chose the Scoula pie that has pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Both were out of this WORLD! Needless to say, I think we just found our newest favorite spot for dinner. So many Greek dishes to keep me happy and plenty of Italian ones to keep the husband happy too! Don't know why we hadn't stopped in before now to try this place!! They are truly a wonderful restaurant and anyone would be hard pressed to find anything wrong with good food at good prices!

Truly disgusting food. Chicken Marsala was bland brown gravy poured over grilled chicken and soggy…read moreroasted potatoes. Mushrooms? Couldn't find any. This was some kind of poor imitation of poutine. Avoid this place!!!

We had a question about our food and the server and the general manager were incredible -- made…read moresure we were happy. The pizza was delicious! We'll be back.

very quality pizza. very quality service. and quick too! i love that i can come here to watch…read moresports, get a gluten free pizza, and leave without feeling bloated or tummy issues. they really have something for everyone :)

Peppinos never disappoints!! Thata why they are one of my Top 5! Quick ordering and always resdy…read morewhen ya get there. Was hoping with cars when i got there , people were in and out. Staff is always friendly, and courteous. Garlic Rolls , the smell drove me crazy on the way home, dug right in when i got home. Wifes calzone was full of veggies!!! And the pizza was amazingbas always!! Definitely worth a stop if your looking for somewhere to pick up dinner to bring home to the Family. I would love to see Peppinos open a sit down restaurant as this is take out only.

My husband's favorite pizza place in Gainesville. Nice crust, good flavor, fast & friendly service…read more No inside seating, but they have a couple of picnic tables outside.

Nice place, they were fast and the portion size was just right. I would go again if I am in the arearead more

This is a good place for a casual bite before a movie in celebration pointe. Our server was kind…read moreand attentive. We split a bottle of Italian red wine and the meatball appetizer. I ordered a salad. The salad was loaded and very tasty. My friends enjoyed their pizza although some ends were a tad burned We would return.

This was some of the best pizza I've had maybe ever. I am not a burger pizza lover, and when I do…read moreeat pizza, I am VERY picky and prefer NY style. This crust was PERFECT. The perfect medium thickness (not NY thin, but not too thick), with delicious toppings. We got the truffle sausage, and it was funky and yummy. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Best Italian restaurant I've had in years! Never disappoints. Food is always fresh and delicious…read more My favorite restaurant

The food was Italian quality and the service was excellent. The wine was great also!…read more The restaurant was busy but the staff remained friendly and professional.