A pleasant, spacious cafe with outside seating and with ordering at the counter. Evening music at times with local bands, which I've enjoyed at times. But the food is just average, with no special offerings. Pricing is fair, although I'm not sure how I feel about tipping for counter service. So, in all, go for the music and enjoy outside seating, but don't expect a memorable meal. read more

We stopped in for lunch, but since it was Father's Day, they weren't serving food. Instead, we enjoyed an adult beverage to celebrate the best husband in the world! The service was friendly, there was plenty of parking, and the covered outdoor area was perfect for staying dry during the rain. The restrooms were clean, and the stage added a really charming touch to the atmosphere. We look forward to coming back to try the food and updating our review! read more

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This is an outdoor eating kind of place under a covered porch area. You go inside to place your order and they bring your food out to you. I decided to have their tacos with tofu.... Nope out of tofu... okay can I have it with black beans.. nope out of black beans.... Can you put a beyond burger patty crumbled up in the taco... Yes!! Finally, getting somewhere.. I will have the hard corn shell tacos...nope we are out!!! Ugh!!! Ordering was definitely a challenge with them being out of so many items. Not sure if this happens to them often. The cashier really didn't say much or apology for not having the items listed on their menu. It wasn't that busy so it was surprising it took so long to get our food on a Tuesday afternoon. I must say though they did a good job with accommodating me with adding the beyond burger to the tacos though I was the one who suggested it. I also liked that they offered sliced oranges as a side item. read more

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Our church had an interest party here at one love. We had coffee and soda and tea Very hospitable.. They made sure we had access to whatever we needed for our little event here. Thank you one love!! read more

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I came to this place to accompany my daughter. I guess it was a slow hour, since there was only one table occupied (1:50 p.m.). She tells me it feels healthy and refreshed. That it's a good light meal but at the same time, it's nothing extraordinary--good but not too crazy. I think she would return, since she really liked the atmosphere, but next time, it's at night, since they have lights and often a band. read more

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As far as the food goes, salad was just okay, lots of brown pieces of lettuce. Black bean burger was SOOO salty it couldn't be eaten. It also wasn't in the shape of a burger - it was more like a flat burger. On top of that, our waitress "forgot" our order, then by the time it came (after one of us got up and went to the cashier to complain and after 45 minutes of placing the order), it was cold. Music venue and ambiance are nice, especially on a pleasant evening. It was pretty loud under the roof, so we sat outside the roof. That wasn't the venue's fault, that was the musician fault. read more

The order came out wrong a well done, burger medium rare fries were cold. Quesadilla had too much cheese. The sweet tea was good.

The food is pretty good. Nothing to write home about. But what we come here much more for is the ambience. Always really chill vibes. Outdoor seating. Live music on the weekends. Huge open field you can send the kiddos out to play in. Be warned: it can be really loud sitting in the covered area near the stage, so if you want to chat and socialize a bit further out is better. Getting a table can get competitive on the weekends evenings. A lot of people come prepared with their chairs. Dog friendly too! read more

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Good food and service. The live music is pretty entertaining. Pretty pricey under the circumstances.

This is such a great space to hang out and have dinner on a beautiful evening. There's a big field where kids were running around and playing, a fire pit to sit at, and plenty of tables both under a covered patio and open air. You order food and drinks at the front, and servers run your order out to the table. The food came out pretty quickly and tasted really good. The grilled shrimp in the pasta was well seared, and the pesto pasta had a fresh basil taste. The black bean tacos were a nice size, and have a bit of a kick to them. This is a great place to eat with kids of all ages, or an adult night out. There's plenty of space for both kinds of groups to have a good time. read more

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We had a great start to the Memorial Day weekend with wonderful food and incredibile live music from Crooked Counsel! We tried the appetizer special, bruschetta, and split a chicken quesadilla. Plus we enjoyed local hard cider and beer. read more

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We have been here numerous times. The atmosphere, drinks and food were good. It has a great setup. Unfortunately, the last experience was really disappointing. The drink service was poor as was the food. It's sad to see yet another place come off the "go to list". read more

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

Great food. And ambiance. The live music adds to this wonderful outdoor venue. Food is order at counter and it will be brought out to your table number. If crowded it can be a wait but well worth your time with the live music and events. read more

The one love cafe typically has nice outdoor atmosphere, they serve good food and drinks

Was in town and found this cute place!! Mac n Cheese balls are amazing!! Wings tasty. They had live music and a market with different vendors too. Best thing was their chocolate chip cake!!! OMG read more

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There is no wait staff, only food runners. It took over 75 minutes to get our food after we ordered when the cashier told us there was a 45 minute wait for food. Food came out barely warm enough to eat and the overall service was lack luster at best. If you want to eat, don't go here for a meal. If you want to hag out and drink, this place is more of a hangout spot than a "cafe" or restaurant. read more

Three of us had dinner there tonight. Two vegan burgers, one chicken wrap each with fries and water. The bill came to $60. But most important--the food was awful. One burger was supposed to be with Southwester flavor--and all it had was way too much salt--really had to choke it down. The other burger was no better. The sweet potato fries were limp and greasy. One of the worst meals I've ever had. We went there because they had vegan burgers on the menu. Don't make that mistake! read more

I've been here before for lunch and I really like the outdoor atmosphere and that they are very pet friendly but had never come for brunch before. I got the hash bowl with an egg and I was kind of disappointed. The potatoes were almost burnt but some of the other veggies like the mushrooms were raw. It was edible but I've definitely had better. Service was great though and they had live music playing. The biscuit was pretty good. My friend got the Benedict and said it was good. read more

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Food was great, had the Philly omelette, the steak and onions were great. Can't believe they didn't have espresso or even coffee though.

Laid back semi self serve vibe. Karaoke. Chill place. Dog friendly. Cool garden area in the back.

I go back and forth between wanting to promote One Love and wanting to gate keep because it is Gainesville's best kept secret! This is my favorite place to go on a sunny morning. They always have great live music and tasty food. Very casual service which is nice! Definitely recommend the banana foster French toast read more

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The food was really good, but kind of a small portion for the price. The seating area is super cute and perfect when there is nice weather. The service was good and everyone was friendly. read more

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One Love Cafe is always out of something no matter what time of day you go there. They need to get their act together because I would rather spend my money on consistent good food like Crafty Bastards across the way. read more

If you're wondering where the rest of Gainesville parties (i.e. not UF students), it's here. Live music. Outdoor dance floor. Outdoor seating. Good food. Excellent service. A wide array of beers and cocktails. If you're 35+ and looking for your 'place' and 'people,' this is it. read more

While the atmosphere was great and the spicy chicken and waffles was good, we were a little disappointed when my husband ordered the New York strip steak and eggs... When we received our order it was not NY strip, it was shaved steak like you'd get in a cheesesteak. When this was brought up to the cashier, it was just a "sorry". Considering there's a big difference in this "steak" order and maybe even price difference, it would have been nice to know this instead of the cook just subbing it out. My husband most definitely would have ordered something different because he did not like the shaved steak and paid $18 to eat two eggs, potatoes and a piece of toast. read more

just went to the Easter egg hunt. the cafe was slammed and the band was great. we were aware of the 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. read more

A pleasant little cafe in north Gainesville! I had a lunch meeting here, it is all outdoor seating so dress warmly depending on weather. The food is very good and made to order. The location and vibe is pretty nice - it's an open pavilion with a courtyard and open grassy area. I'm sure it gets crowded when the weather is nice. Service was prompt and quick. Overall recommended! read more

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The food is amazing now that it is under new management. I had the shrimp and grits. Amazing! I will do it again. It was a special. My hope is that it will be added to the regular menu. read more

One Love Cafe - Shrimp and grits. - Cafes Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

One thing that grosses me out faster than anything is hair in my food. Ate some of my food before seeing it so now I am nauseous and feel like I have to throw up. read more

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My favorite place to play a gig! The food is much improved under Diego and the bartenders and waitstaff are super! Highly recommend!

What super unique place! We came here to listen to our friends Gosia and Alli perform which I knew already would be awesome! Well, I'm so glad they were playing here because I now know how delicious their food is too! The portions are great, flavorful and beautiful! You order inside the building, and eat outside under their covered space. The day I went it was pouring rain, however nothing was going to stop me from going. The temperature was nice. The manager came to our table and she was super sweet. They also have seating out in the open with a fire pit, cute lights hanging and plenty of relaxing seats. When I am back in town, I will most definitely go by to have a bite. Enjoy! read more

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Can't beat free, live music. Mixed drinks were a little pricey but food passing by looked really good.

Shouldn't be allowed to be called a cafe; basically an outdoor bar with sub-par food and live music that is decent sometimes. Service is often slow. read more

Delicious food included Many family favorites were crispy mashed potatoes were rich. There's plenty of sour cream, salt, pepper and condiments, prompt ordering and prompt delivery of food and service was wonderful, quiet and pleasant dining area with plenty of light and tasteful music. read more

Great staff, very warm and welcoming, live entertainment, solid food and a wide variety of beverages. One Love is a staple of NW Gainesville and I'd recommend this outdoor covered venue to all. read more

This place has a nice vibe on it. It is away from everywhere else, so it has a peaceful aura. There is a bandstand, and I am told that they have some kind of music there at night! All the seating is outside with a roof to protect from precip, but not temp. I ordered the black bean burger and cilantro/pineapple coleslaw. The burger was good, not much flavor though. It needed salt and cumin, if you ask me. The dill pickle was delicious... The coleslaw had neither pineapple or any cilantro that I could taste, so I am pretty sure I just got the regular slaw. The staff was animated and very polite without being phony! The food...hmmmm.... gotta go back to see if they can improve. I gave them three stars for the atmosphere, without that...solid two stars. read more

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One love is such a fun restaurant! Usually on the weekends they have some kind of live music. But what really makes this place unique is the open yard/ play area. This is a place for families and there are always a bunch of families eating here. So if you want a kid free night then just do not come because there will be kids running around all over the place. It's great because the food is delicious, there's always cold beer on tap and my kids get to burn some energy after having their dinner. read more

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Ok for a drink, outdoor seating and music. Would not ever go back for meal. There was a day along time ago where One Love had good menu, fresh ingredients, and a decent operation. Those days are gone as ownership has changed hands. There's so much potential here, but it is a train wreck in terms of food quality , menu and service. read more

It was good, we'd go again because the hamburgers that were being enjoyed around us looked great, the patrons were friendly, and it's local and close to home. We didn't get to stay for music but can sometimes hear from our home (a big plus). read more