Pampy’s Cuban Bakery

Visiting from out of town, saw positive reviews so we dropped in for lunch…read more I had the "The Saprano" hot Italian: lots of meat and the chibatta bread was delicious. My wife had "The Man in the Black Hat," essentially two different sandwich halves. Don't miss this place for a great meal. BTW, had a hard time deciding what to get as the options were varied and plentiful!

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!

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Hogan's Great Sandwiches

4.1(246 reviews)

2.9 mi

There's something about a great simple sandwich that makes things feel right. This is a place we've…read morehad on our list for quite a hike as it was rated as one of the top places for a sandwich. My husband ordered pastrami and I ordered a Cuban. The bread is fantastic. It's crispy outside and soft in the center. The meat portion was perfect as were the condiments. This is a great place to relax. The service is excellent. It's cash only but they do have an ATM.

Great deli, I ordered the Rachel (pastrami Rueben) with extra meat, and 2 sides. Only $12! I was…read moreworried it wouldn't be a great sandwich with that low price point, luckily I was wrong it was great. Both the coleslaw and potato salad were delicious too. Old fashioned beer pub in back made for solid dinner when all I wanted was to eat then sleep. Cash only, though there is an ATM in the deli. I will be back.

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The Spot

4.5(189 reviews)

1.8 mi

Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

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.

Gyro Sandwich

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The Paper Bag

4.4(73 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great service and ambiance! I like all the creative sandwiches that you have in here. My sandwich…read moredid seem smaller size for the cost, but I would definitely want to come back and try others! Pro tip: go with 2 people and get two different sandwiches and trade.

Excellent food! Excellent customer service. A unique menu…read moreof sandwiches you won't find anywhere else. I had the daily special, which i knew what i was getting based on what was at the register, however they made me the surprise (Vegas) by accident... and then made the correct sandwich without a hesitation. Not sure what i had, looked like a Cuban mixed with something else, it too was fabulous! The whole family enjoyed their selection. Will def come back another time!

25. Island of Capri

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Outside patio

R U Hungry

5.0(1 review)

2.0 mi

I grew up in NJ at the grease trucks at Rutgers campus eating here then going to frat parties. They…read moredid good in recreating that at FU campus. The sandwiches are great, filling and a decent price. They have evolved with the times having salad and halal options now is nice to see too.

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Sidecar Gainesville

4.2(42 reviews)

3.2 mi

We had time to kill, waiting for graduation and sat at the bar and had an appetizer and a couple…read morebeers. The bartender was very personable. We got the Caprese appetizer with prosciutto. It was good. Uneventful and could've used another piece of prosciutto. Cozy, dark wood bar. Old-school look, which is nice.

This spot consistently serves the best drinks in town. They offer fun, creative cocktails made with…read morequality ingredients, and the bartenders are really talented. I've been for several of their themed menu including '80s Miami Vice, the (current) Harry Potter, and of course, their over-the-top Christmas menu. Honestly, the holiday season doesn't feel complete without a visit here for the festive lights and delicious seasonal drinks. The only downside? The decor can be a bit cheesy (looking at you, bubble mural), but the drinks more than make up for it. Definitely worth a visit if you're into well-crafted cocktails!

Meatball San Marzano (3) with ricotta

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Cantaritos

Boss Subs

5.0(8 reviews)

2.6 mi

I was greeted by the window and handed a menu! Lotsa stuff on it, found the Hennessey BBQ wings and…read morehad to try!! Tell my order, pay with plastic, and do little recharging of my phone action, just sitting down at the table where I am going to eat. There sre outlets all over the place, in this little park! A few touches on Words with Friends, before I know it, my food is ready. Lovely hostess handed my food like she made it with love! She did! Wing sauce was amazing, zesty and hot! The texture was perfect, a little crunchy, but juicy meat inside! These are some really good wings, but the make burgers too....maybe next time!

The Gentlemen were very professional and friendly! I got the…read more"Crashout Meal" my Mother and I shared it. The Salman bites were phenomenal and the Lemonade was Perfect! The environment was really clean, and I was able to have some conversations with some people!

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Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage

4.5(91 reviews)

2.9 mi

We were looking for a quick lunch spot and found this deli on yelp. I didn't read the reviews so I…read moredidn't know it was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I ordered a veal spare rib meal with salad from the specials menu, my wife ordered the salmon sandwich. Both meals were fantastic and everything was very fresh. I would consider it to revile far fancier restaurants in terms of quality and presentation. If you are looking for a great place and don't mind sitting outside on a patio and busing your own table this is for you!

Amazing sandwiches for a good price- adding this to our rotation! Just wear baggy pants when you…read morecome because you will leave full.

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Homemade smoked salmon.

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Outdoor seating with chalk board

Newk's Eatery

4.1(73 reviews)

1.7 mi

Service was exceptional . Food was fresh - we had the pizza and drink for $7.99! Great value for…read morethe cost. Restaurant and Tables were clean!

I was devastated that the Newks in Orlando closed years ago and was so excited to see one when…read morevisiting Gainesville! I made a point to stop here for lunch while on a work trip. I would like to note it is a bit difficult to get to the actual restaurant due to no turn in access in front of the restaurant. I was greeted by a super friendly worker. I ordered the special where it was $7.99 for a pizza and a drink. I ordered pepperoni. I also got a cookie. I wanted a slice of cake that I remember the Orlando Newks having so many of, and it wasn't until I was walking away from the register I noticed the cooler behind me of the slices. I would recommend the slices of cake being visible when walking in or closer to the ordering area. The sweet tea was good. I liked the spring festive cup. My pepperoni pizza was delicious and no complaints.

Chef salad

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Ahí salad

Bingo Deli & Pub

4.1(34 reviews)

3.2 mi

Once again, great food and service meshed with local art and cultures people…read more Tonight is Artwalk, so it's nice to be out and seeing the new art emerging in Gainesvill!

This was my first time ordering this place and definitely will not be my last For the sandwich,…read moreit's a spicy shrimp rolls for the taste was out of this world and very delicious

Amazing stuff!

Oysters

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2 years ago

$10 for a single slice of flan is INSANE. Not even that good. That's ROBBERY. I'm all for supporting small business, but he'll no. That's crazy. read more

Melanie G.

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1 year ago

Amazing Bakery. Best coffee in Gainsville! Also have a huge selection of delicious desserts. It is run by the two sweetest older cuban ladies. read more

Gianpaul T.

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8 months ago

Delicious food with kind lasies making it. I don't have anything else to say :) .

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