Midnight Cookies

Gainesville snack scene at its best! This place was bustling when we went in. Didn't have to wait…read moretoo long. Food and drink hit the spot We got the combo. Get a drink and snack and get a dessert for free. Kiosk was a bit tricky, but staff was standing by to help. Drinks were decent. Red bean milk tea, large size, light ice, and 25% sweet. You get the idea--lots of customizations were available. There were a large selection of snacks on the menu. Tempted to get the popcorn chicken ,but went with the veggie ramen. The spouts were crunchy, leafy greens were fresh, and the soup base flavorful. Served in a plastic bowl. Lots of snacks to choose from too. The ube cream puff was pre wrapped. The comment was it was better than it looks. And it didt look that bad... Thumbs up for this place. Including the bonus star for family owned, top marks!

It's a cute little shop with lots of bubble tea flavors like milk tea, taro tea, oolong tea, fruit…read moretea, cheese foam, and more. They also have seasonal flavors! There's lots of yummy sweets in the bakery like chiffon cake, cheesecake, basque cheesecake, cream puffs, burst cake, mochi, crepe cake, french macarons, and more. It's near the Enson Market. It wasn't too loud inside and there were plenty of places to sit. I think it would be a great place for a date or to meet up with friends. My order: The matcha green tea w. coconut milk (no boba). I also tried the tiramisu mousse cake. The green tea was really tasty, the tiramisu mousse was just okay IMO. Why I left a four star review: There weren't a lot of dairy-free milk options, the price point was a tad high, and there are too many other boba tea shops in Gainesville with a better price point and flavors.

Interior.

Udon and donburi. Veggie option good. Chicken option good.

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Peach Oolong Crepe Cake

Le Macaron French Pastries

4.1(27 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great location? Check. Super cute aesthetics? Check Check. Yummy sweets and bubbly? Check Check…read moreCheck! I'm a lover of macarons, I actually make a practice of trying to find them whenever and wherever I travel to. So getting our very own Le Macaron in town was such a treat! I've been to other locations in different cities, but now we have our very own and it couldn't be cuter. I kept it simple on my first visit to our new local location and cherry-picked 6 different flavors. As the kind employee gently placed each treat into the pastry box, I took inventory of all the sweet truffles and candies that I may taste on my next visit. After grabbing my sweets, I saw the lovely display of bubbly and wine and figured - "Why the hell not?!" and grabbed a mini bottle of Prosecco to make the pair. I enjoyed my goodies on their outdoor patio as there was live music going on out in the beautiful courtyard but if not, I would have definitely stayed inside to enjoy the absolutely IG-worthy decor! This is such a cute spot to enjoy some sweets with your boo, your girls or solo dolo - treat yourself!

This is a very cute and wonderfully decorated macaron shop. My daughter and I were preparing for a…read moretea party, so we purchased macarons and Eiffel Tower chocolates from the shop. All items were delicious. The only negative I have is that the female cashier was quite chatty with the manager when we first arrived and he had to prompt her to wait on us, but she was friendly once she engaged us. The manager was friendly as well.

Authentic French macarons feature delicate shells, creamy fillings, and an irresistible variety of flavors.

Le Macaron French Pastries - Beautifully packaged French macarons make an elegant gift for birthdays, celebrations, holidays or simply brightening someone's day.

Beautifully packaged French macarons make an elegant gift for birthdays, celebrations, holidays or simply brightening someone's day.

Le Macaron French Pastries - An elegant macaron tower creates a colorful and memorable centerpiece for weddings, parties, corporate events, and other special celebration

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An elegant macaron tower creates a colorful and memorable centerpiece for weddings, parties, corporate events, and other special celebration

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.0(35 reviews)

1.5 mi

The location is great. It is clean and smell great. It is adjacent from the Steve Spurrier…read moreRestaurant. The associates were awesome and helpful. They have a lot of items to select from. They have chocolate, candy, candy apples and ice cream. I had Superman ice cream. It was different from the Superman ice cream i usually get in Jacksonville but it was still good mixed with my favorite toppings. I will visit again.

I like ice cream to actually be CREAMY. This was freezer burned every time I come. In addition when…read moreI ask for a 2 scoop my expectation is for the scoops to fill the cup and not be barely 3/4 full. When I ask for the cup to at least be filled for what I'm being charged (which is WAY OVERPRICED FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT) they insist on charging me for an extra scoop?? Ok. I doing write negative reviews often but I'm not going to keep this one to myself...

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Variety of treats

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Chocolate covered candy apples

Brother Cookie

4.7(43 reviews)

4.5 mi

Great customer service and amazing cookies!! Definitely recommend the Rosemary Balsamic Fig!read more

Prices are reasonable. Cheaper than crumble by far. ! Customer service is good. It. Nice place to…read morestop with the kids !

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Frosty Fox

4.2(83 reviews)

0.1 mi

Loved this place so much, so sad it closed down The ice cream, boba, and environment were so great!…read moreHopefully they'll put another one up closer to campus!

This was a delightful place to get a sweet treat. They had a large board of items from which I…read morecould choose. We got Oreo, pretzel and condensed milk. It was delicious. We did have to wait awhile for it, but it was worth it. There were several people relaxing with computers in this space so it must be a good place to rest or study

Mountain oolong tea with creamy milk and chewy boba

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Uppercrust Productions

4.4(319 reviews)

3.6 mi

Golden flakes shatter with a buttery sigh, A pastry warm as…read morethe morning sky. Each crisp layer melts, then drifts away, Leaving sweet comfort to start the day. Beside it waits an iced latte, bold and smooth, Cream swirling through with a silky groove. Strong coffee sings beneath clouds of cream, Cool and rich as a midsummer dream. Together they turn an ordinary hour Into a little feast of flavor and power.

My wife and I made it out to Uppercrust in between lunch and a trip to La Chua Trail in Paynes…read morePrairie Preserve State Park. My wife has been eager to try out their pastries for a while. Upon entering, we saw a variety of mouth watering options. My wife ordered a peanut butter crinkle cookie ($3.00), a vanilla bean scone ($4.75) and I chose a guava caisson ($4.95). We ordered our pastries to go and the woman behind the counter placed all three pastries in a box. The peanut butter crinkle cookie never made it out of the parking lot as my wife devoured it...I may have had a small piece to taste it. Not a fan of peanut butter but that cookie was legit. We brought the scone and chausson home to savor with some hot tea. My wife liked her scone but when we unearthed the chausson, it was flattened by the heavy scone placed on top of it by the lady who boxed it up. Instead of airy, flaky goodness, the chausson was disappointingly chewy and hard! Did I say disappointing?

Apricot croissant

Cheddar chive scone

Uppercrust Productions - Uppercrust Bakery - Sugar cookies, butter croissant, almond croissant, walnut rose, chocolate chip cookie, macron and snickerdoodle cookie

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Uppercrust Bakery - Sugar cookies, butter croissant, almond croissant, walnut rose, chocolate chip cookie, macron and snickerdoodle cookie

Zero Degrees

3.8(76 reviews)

0.1 mi

I'm a sucker for any Thai deserts or Thai tea flavored stuff and this place didn't disappoint. Came…read morehere on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. All proper covid precautions were followed and the kind staff can help you build your cup if you're unsure. They have a wide array of flavors and toppings, unmatched to some places i've seen nearby. I got the Bangkok summer with boba, mochi, and oreo crumbs and absolutely loved it. The thai tea flavor was great and delicious like most others i've tried. The toppings were all as you expect. It's rolled ice cream so it's fun to watch them make your ice cream and roll it up! Overall liked this place a lot and a cute spot to get ice cream with anyone, and try their Bangkok summer!!!!

Our family was visiting Gainesville for the weekend, and stopped by here for dessert for the first…read moretime. We were all disappointed with everything. This was our first time having rolled ice cream, and it unfortunately didn't meet our expectations. Rather than being rolled and packed nicely in a cup, our ice cream was loosely rolled and smooshed into a cup. Their new steamed buns on their menu were overcooked and dried out. We really wanted to like this spot, but this visit was an unfortunately a big miss for us.

Fruit with vanilla cream (pineapple and mango)

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Samba Brazilian Kitchen

4.3(22 reviews)

4.3 mi

We've been looking for a Brazilian restaurant because I really miss a small, family-owned spot on…read moreCape Cod, and it's been way too long since I've had authentic Brazilian food. So, of course, we found this place on Yelp, and you know I had to try it! Let's start with our arrival. It honestly didn't even look like there was a restaurant there! The building looks almost like apartments or condos, but let me tell you: this place is a hidden gem tucked away in this little neighborhood. If it's raining, I would recommend making a reservation because the restaurant is small inside, but it is totally worth it! They do offer bar style seating as well as outside seating. We absolutely loved the authentic vibe. We had multiple servers who all took great care of us, and I believe one of our servers was named Mateo. He was fabulous at explaining the menu to us. I was telling him how much I missed the little Brazilian spot we used to have up on Cape Cod and how much we travel, and he was so friendly and helpful. I started with a Peach Bellini, which tasted like they literally squeezed a fresh peach right into the glass. It was SO fresh and refreshing! For an appetizer, we ordered the QUEIJO COALHO, and let me tell you, this might be the yummiest appetizer I've ever had! The glaze was sweet and absolutely perfect, and the cheese was cooked just right. It had that delicious little crunch without being too much. The sweetness was the little cheat I needed before my meal. Next up was my PICANHA GRELHADA. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the rice had such delicious flavor. The sautéed onions were the perfect match on top. I feel like sometimes restaurants skimp out on the onions, but there were SO many here that almost every bite of steak had some, and I loved every minute of it! My rice was cooked perfectly, so it was fresh, light, and fluffy. The fries were crispy, and crunchy, which I also enjoyed. The steak was a little more fatty than what I'm used to. Where I'm from up North, they usually slice some of that off for you, so this was actually my first time having a full cut of picanha. Although, when I brought some home to my cat, he absolutely LOVED the fat. Overall, I really loved the decor and the vibe of this place. If you're looking for romantic date night, this is the place to go! We can't recommend this place enough. The friendly service, delicious food, and authentic Brazilian cuisine, spices, and flavors were absolutely wonderful. It honestly made me miss Cape Cod and brought back memories of the little family-owned place I loved there. We highly recommend this hidden gem for your next Brazilian date night!

I can with a large party. The servers handled things well and asked for names in order to keep the…read moreseparate checks straight. We shared the pao de queijo, yuca and the Prato Fit with steak. Be aware they do not serve liquor so their cocktails are beer/wine based. The food was good and the service was attentive. The Prato Fit plate arrived with cold meat and veggies which was a bit of a bummer. We sat outside but had to move inside because of rain. It is very small inside but it was manageable.

Picanha

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Patio out front

D'Lites Emporium

4.3(89 reviews)

3.7 mi

Walked in on this cool evening, was met by a friendly girl behind the counter. We asked her which…read moreflavor out of the 2 we couldnt decide on. Caramel Fudge Eclair with Peanut Butter sauce. Was very quiet as we were the only 2 people there. That had a cool sleigh set up for photos. And it felt really wintery. Glad to see this small ice cream spot still around

I kid you not, I come here MULTIPLE times per week. The owners know me and my friends by name…read more Everyone working here is precious. So sweet. they let you sample as many flavors as ylu want, too, just to make sure you make the right decision!! I even have a tiers list of all my favorite flavors. Which include Butterscotch, Icing, chocolate buttercream, Irish cream, wedding cake, and grasshopper pie.

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Ice Cream & Crêpes Eatery

4.0(46 reviews)

2.8 mi

I constantly crave this place. This is one of my top restaurants in Gainesville, and I take all of…read moremy friends here at any given chance just to eat their empanadas. They're truly the best I've ever had, and the wait for them, no matter how long it takes, is always worth it. My friends have tried their arepas as well, and I can say without a doubt this restaurant is incapable of making bad food. The front of house worker/(not sure if he's the owner but maybe owner) is an incredibly kind and sociable man. He always greets me warmly anytime he sees me, and it's always such a pleasure to interact with him. There's plenty of tables to sit, and an easy and approachable order-counter. If you're going (which you should be), I highly recommend the ground beef empanada with their garlic aioli sauce and spicy chili paste. I've never had any of their desserts, but they look amazing too! Love this place. So much. If you're going, please get me an empanada. 10/10, top tier in Gainesville.

I liked this place. It was not busy when I was there and got to talk to one of the owners. I was…read moreimpressed with personal dedication and involvement. They make food from their homeland which is made using family recipes. But I was there to try their ice cream since it used to be an ice cream place. I also wanted to try their crepes. So the obvious choice is an ice cream crepe with banana, strawberry, and a ton of ice cream. It was cooked fresh in front of me (thankfully not one of those cook ahead and reheat places) The crepe was enjoyable but average and a little too crispy. The ice cream was disappointing, average ice cream regional supplier, definitely not home made. I may go back and give the crepes one more try, ice cream nope. Also curious about the rest of the menu.

Cookie Monster Ice Cream

Ground Beef Empanada

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Cookie Monster Ice Cream

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Herny J.

10 years ago

Great cookies, poor experience. The cookies are fine but the staff and the environment are that of a trap house. The employees are a bunch of rude stoners who don't care. All the furniture is used outdoor ware. Take your food to go if your want to give their cookies a tare. Their couch looked like it was sat on by bear. Give them your money if you dare, but if you stay and eat they will stare. read more

K S.

10 years ago

OMG! If you need a cookie fix this is the place. I love them. They even deliver late at night. The prices are cheap to. The quality however is spot on. read more

Meg H.

450

11 years ago

I adore the cookies! So yummy and great for late night studying! The staff and people who take calls can be super rude and impersonal.... :( read more

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