We went for breakfast and were seated within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very vibrant!…read more Our server was great! My Bloody Mary was really good. I had the eggs Benedict with fruit and it was tasty. The other entrees were the steak scramble and it looked good. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast.

We had a decent experience at Metro Diner! We were told there would be a 10-15 minute wait, but it…read morewas actually closer to two minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. We sat outside under the overhang, which was comfortable and enjoyable. One person ordered the huevos rancheros, while the other two had the avocado toast with feta cheese. Everything was delicious, and the portions were HUGE--so much food that I actually had to take someone home with me! One note for management: please don't wash the tables while guests are eating. I completely understand the importance of cleaning the tables, especially between customers, but the smell from the sponges and cleaning products was really unpleasant while we were trying to enjoy our meal. Maybe cleaning the tables before or after the dining period would help. Overall, a good meal, quick seating, friendly service, and very generous portions. We'll definitely be back! But please listen to my suggestion!

Brett was the man!!!! delicious food mmmmmm …read more It was sooooooooooooo good. Yummy. Sooooooooooooooooo good . Soooooooooooooooooooooooo good

Fun place with a wide variety of food and the ambience being associated with an auto garage from…read morethe 60's-70's was pretty cool. The car over the bar as well as outside the restaurant is awesome. Not of the 1960's or 70's but carries the auto repair garage vibe well. Our server Eric (outside patio) was fantastic! Very attentive and got us everything we need without hesitation and with a smile! I had the sirloin steak with rice, broccoli & tomatoes I had my steak medium rare and was spot on and tender. My wife had the Mushroom Swiss Burger with ground turkey. The burger was juicy and had a good covering of cheese along with lettuce, tomato & red onion. Started with the fried pickles which are served as spears with a nice crunch and deep dill flavor. Two dipping sauces (wasabi & ranch were very tasty!. My first experience at this franchise as well as the Gainesville location. Will definitely be back again when back for a Gator Football game this season!

I've been coming here for the better part of a decade now. I can't believe how time flies. In that…read more9-10 years Culver's is still one of my favorite fast food joints. The fish and chips are still amazing; just make sure you cool them on a napkin to reduce some of the fry oil and so you burn the roof of your mouth. This fish is freshly made to order. I love the pork lion sandwich. Straight out of Indiana. It can be a bit dry so mayo, pickle and lettuce set it up nicely. I didn't get a burger this time but they're still great. As I watch all other burger chains go through shrinkflation, Culver's has maintained their quality.

We went inside for a take out order since the drive thru line was long, they have a lot of parking,…read moreand it was raining so I ended up needing to use the restroom while we were in the drive thru lane. There were only 2 people ordering at the counter so I used the ladies' room real quick while my husband reviewed their menu. The water at the main sink was not running at all so I could not use it to wash my hands. Luckily, I carry a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol with me so I just used that. I hope the female employees have a different restroom because they wouldn't be able to wash their hands either The lady that took the order was a little distant / disinterested / zoning out, polite but not very friendly like she's rather be somewhere else. We got our fountain drink first and waited for our order to be prepared: Culver Deluxe double meal with a side order of large onion rings. Total was about $19. It took about 10 minutes and the To Go busboy gave us our food, he was pleasant, polite, even smiled and thanked us for visiting. We left and had our food on the drive home - the Culver Deluxe was made well. It tasted fresh and the veggies were crisp. The large order of onion rings were crunchy just like we wanted them. And the crinkle fries were a great addition to complete our fast food craving. If I didn't visit the restroom, my rating would be higher. Also, staff allowed a non service animal (looked like a poodle mix) on a leash walk around the ordering counter area. I like pets but not near my restaurant orders. Maybe there should be a sign on the door to prevent that. Anyway, I hope the women's restroom faucet issue is resolved soon since that is major health and safety issue. Not sure if we'll be back again, but I did submit my main concerns to the Culver survey so maybe they'll contact me about it.

First off I have never eaten a biscuit that taste exactly like my grandmother biscuits until I came…read morehere. I got the Sticky Maple Biscuit and let me say it was very flavorful. It was seasoned very well and the biscuit was soft inside and toasty on the outside . It was so delicious I ordered a second one to go. The ambience is welcoming and the staff was very pleasant. From ordering your food to sitting down, all staff was very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Stopped in while in Gainesville as we are huge fans of MSB!…read more Service was 3 stars as the staffed seemed to lack in some areas. Cashier was very helpful but our orders were getting mixed up and coming out randomly and not together. Wait time was longer than usual and it had to be because the kitchen wasn't getting the orders right. Food was good , except my fried green tomatoes were overly fried and very hard. My maple vanilla latte wasn't as delicious as back home so I had to work my magic at the coffee area to make it taste better. Tables in dining area were super sticky to the point the receipt stuck to the table. Not sure how long this location has been open but it seemed a bit of a mess today.

Came here for brunch. Free valet if you're visiting the restaurant. Score…read more Our server, Benjamin was beyond amazing. Super friendly, fun, adorable. We tried Canella Negra, pumpkin espresso martini, and a cucumber alcohol alcoholic drink. All were delicious. For breakfast, we started with the brussels sprout salad, which is fire. My daughter and I both had the American breakfast which was cooked perfectly, bacon and sausage were on point, breakfast potatoes were delicious My girlfriend and my daughter's boyfriend had biscuits and gravy. I could've eaten that too. It was so good. For dessert we had Keylime pie, which was outstanding. I highly recommend Covey kitchen and cocktails and would definitely come back again.

We love Covey Kitchen whether for brunch, dinner, or enjoying live jazz music during happy hour on…read moreWednesday night, the vibe, food and drinks is always great. Tonight we got the onion crusted salmon which was so fresh and delicious and flavorful. These were paired with the red skin mashed potatoes with Boursin and were so yummy. For drinks I tried the Alma Roja and the cinnamon infused Cointreau was a really nice touch. Overall the service was great and I would highly recommend this hidden gem.

We will be getting a Peach Valley Cafe in our hometown fairly soon. We were in Gainesville and saw…read morethis location, so decided to try it to see if it would be worth a visit when the new location opens. We had never been to one, but it definitely passed the test! We ordered online and the menu is so vast. It was hard to choose. My husband got the biscuits and gravy (amazing) and I got a bacon and cheese omelette (huge and equally amazing)! We also ordered grits (OMG) and apple fritter barrels (meh). The items were packed with care, even extra butter for the grits and biscuits were included, and everything was exactly as ordered. My husband went in to pick up our breakfast and said it's really cute inside. Now we have a new restaurant to look forward to, but may just have to make the drive to Gainesville again before ours opens locally. It was that good!

My party arrived on probably the busiest shift of the restaurant's life (Sunday, August 16, day…read moreafter almost all the undergrads in Gainesville move in) around 1:50pm, with their closing time being 2:30pm. Initially, the hostess told us the kitchen was closed and they were no longer seating, but after another party walked in after us, she changed her mind, said we needed to order as quickly as possible, and sat us. Granted, we of course would've left because we understand it's getting closer to closing and we wanted to respect that, but it was a strange switch up, and we saw her sit multiple other groups after us well up until 2:15pm, so I wonder what that was about. I'm not docking anything, though, because I'm sure she was trying to look out for the team and the chaos they had probably been through all morning, and understand as a service worker you'd probably not want another party coming in anyways 40 minutes before close. Because of this, we tried to order as fast as we possibly could, but our waitress was incredibly kind, patient, and told us to take our time. It was again, very interesting with the vibe change. Regardless, we ordered quickly, and our food came out within 5 minutes, and was great. I got the club sandwich, and enjoyed every bite of it. The fries felt fresh and were extremely crisp, and everyone else in my party enjoyed their food too. Our waitress was sweet, attentive, and our food was delicious. I'd love to go back on a different day, especially earlier in the morning, and get a full experience of the restaurant. We left at 2:35pm (not the last table left, thankfully), so a rapid in and out, and we very much appreciate the staff for still serving us and treating us with respect, even on what I'm sure was a very stressful Sunday.

Amazing diner! We…read morecame from Miami on a trip to get a quick breakfast, and we loved it. The service was great, food was tasty, and we loved the dog puzzle decor on the walls. We would love it if they had one in Miami!

I got the veggie omelet and the biscuit and my boyfriend got the country fried steak. The biscuit…read morewas so fluffy and moist, which is hard to find. The omelet was also really fluffy. The only thing to keep in mind is the prices on the menu are cash prices. They charge a fee for credit cards. They also charge $3 for food sharing, which was odd. But quick service, good breakfast.

Service is over the top, informal but spot on. We frequently have dinner here after a mid afternoon…read moremovie. I can't resist really offering a positive review. My wife and I had the lobster bisque soup, seemed too good to pass on.we split a salad and the fish of the day entrée. The next day we both said we wished we had left the soup and salad for two full entrees. I called, they still had the fish so we returned but each of us had an order of the blackened Kingfish, no regrets as it was wonderful.. just had to say it. Two nights in a row with no regrets. An excellent place to dine for sure!

We went for the occasion of catching up with people and it was a great place to do that. There was…read morea nice variety of food, and the drinks were delicious. The octopus was great, but I was disappointed it was only one tentacle, especially for the price: The star of the show might have been the sauce that came with the calamari, truly delicious. I'd definitely come back, but might order differently.

This was the first time ever that I have eaten in here and hopefully won't be my last. My fiancé…read moresaid we'll eat dinner here because they welcome people who own campers to use their parking lot. The food was excellent but filling (I only ate half of my food). Didn't get dessert, but I will next time. The service was top notch. Our waitress (Kayla) was super nice and attentive to our needs. The ambiance was great too. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is in the area. Two thumbs up.

In all of Gainesville, with so many breakfast and brunch spots, where did we go back to? CRACKER…read moreBARREL. We were so happy with everything the last time, we headed right back over there for breakfast. Let me put this to you...when you walk in somewhere and the "hostess" blandly looks at you and says "how many", grabs silverware, menus and you blindly follow them to a table...what kind of impression does that leave you with? This Cracker Barrel is not like that! You round the corner to see a bright young lady with the biggest smile on her face beaming at you! Fake smile? Oh no, this one came from inside her and she glowed from the inside out! "Good Morning!" "How many are in your party this morning?" We hold up two fingers, stunned by that smile and the radiant nature that's so unexpected..."Right this way, follow me please..." and you do as you always do and follow to your table... Again, she turns that radiant smile upon you and says, your server will be right over. Is this okay for you here?" We nod and smile back, awestruck at someone so genuinely happy and pleasant. Not only was breakfast delicious, beyond filling, service fast and efficient, everything precise and we also got the $5 take home meal, but I was so amazed at the "hostess" and her genuine smile and honest happiness in her job that I even commented on it to our waitress. She said, "oh no, she's a rare person and such a good soul. She's ALWAYS like that at work!" I thought to myself, what must it be like to work with someone that has that much happiness that it seeps from them into you everyday? Wish I worked with someone like that... Not only quality food, but extremely quality people. Worth the stop. We'll keep coming back whenever we have the chance!

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.