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    The Spot

    4.5 (187 reviews)
    InexpensiveGreek, Sandwiches, Burgers
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Greek Salad.
    Jack D.

    Easy spot on campus. Generous amount of food. And friendly service. Fries were as expected. Chicken Greek salad was ok. The gyro Greek salad was much better. Couldn't finish either. These are loaded salads. The chicken seasoning was off somewhat. All in all, it's a good gluten free meal.

    The Chicken Souvlaki
    Andrea H.

    Small family owned Greek / Mediterranean "spot" right in the heart of Midtown, across from UF. Order at the counter and they'll bring to the food to your table. Ive been here twice and both times, the foods been great. Gyros and sandwiches are big and they are the best in the area. They also have burgers, salads and quesadillas. Chicken Souvlaki Pita - Grilled Chicken wrapped in a pita with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and tzatziki. So full of flavor. Service is always good. Prices are reasonable. It's just a great little "Spot"

    The classic Gyro Sandwich with fries
    Kristie W.

    Passing by and stopped in because of the Yelp reviews. We ordered the Taziki and pita, classic gyro sandwich with fries and the gyro platter. Our total was $34. The portions are generous and the food is really good! The prices are great and the service is fast! There is one table inside the spot but other tables in the hallway. There is a bubble tea spot and Vietnamese food spot in the food hall as well. Restrooms are at the end of the hallway for the public.

    Gyro Sandwich
    Nathaniel D.

    One of the best Gyro's i've had and it definitely takes the cake for any in Gainesville. The place is pretty unsuspecting for how good the food is. The gyro was ~$10 after tax and tip which is pretty on par with other places. They were slammed as it was after a football game but orders still came out very quickly. The gyro was hot with the pita bread being cooked amazingly. The meat wasn't overcooked like many of the others i've had and the veggies all tasted fresh alongside the tzatziki sauce. I absolutely recommend this place for a gyro! I'll def be returning

    Gyro Sandwich
    Jamie W.

    I'm a sucker for a good gyro, so on a recent trip to Gainesville to visit the museum we were looking for a spot for lunch. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately!), a lot of spots are closed on Sunday. Then we saw, "best gyro in Gainesville," and we knew this was the place for us. There were 9 of us, so that size is hard to please sometimes, especially since kids and teens were involved, but I must say, everyone left satisfied. The Spot is in a small shopping court. There is an Asian, potato (not open on Sunday), tea restaurants in there as well. Seating is available in the main area they are all connected to. Tables are small, so for us we had to spread out, but that's fine. I ordered the Gyro and opted for fries and a drink to go with. The pita was warm, tender, and perfect. The gyro meat was so flavorful, with a few pieces with a crispy edge (I like this, my daughter not so much). Tzatziki sauce was amazing, with a hint of tartness and not too thin that it dripped off your piti wrap. Served with fresh tomatoes and lettuce - I loved it. Fries needed salt, in my opinion, but I'm a salt lover, so there's that. Drinks are self-serve. Couple of our group got their hamburger and raved about them. Greek salad looked standard, rather plain to me, but again, that's me! It was fresh and the dressing was good according to those who ordered it. Restaurant is following safety guidelines, is very clean, and staff was quite nice accommodating all of our orders and multiple tickets for the group. If you like gyros, this is the place to go. Parking was a little difficult, even on a Sunday, but it was a beautiful day so having to walk a couple of blocks was not a problem.

    The Gyro meat was burnt, no potato salad with the Greek salad. Side of Gyro meat was also burnt. Salad dressing was just vinegar and oil. Would not recommend

    Classic gyros
    Denise C.

    Classic gyro very delicious flavorful! Not what I expected to find in Gainesville! Definitely recommend- especially if you love gyros!

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    Fox E.

    So whether you're basic or hot And whether a thug or a thot Act like Bob DeNiro And come get a Gyro From Gainesville's best option - The Spot! The Spot is something you don't want if you're at school in Gainesville. There are a lot of cute people going to school here so zits of any kind are not really welcome. My notes said - Pretty damn good gyro which surprised me, and a decent portion, but hardly any onions. Well the product is pretty decent here and surprisingly so, and it's right next to my favourite bubble tea place in Gainesville, but I guess the downside is that the service isn't too amazing and it's not the cheapest Gyro in the world. The server girl was super nice, but the owners seemed a little hostile. But it's still well worth a try when you are in Gainesville.

    Rob D.

    I Was in Gainesville and was looking for something different. I have read about the spot and was excited to try. Wow I was not disappointed. I love gyros and got the gyro platter. It comes with gyro meat, pita bread, fries and a HUGE Greek salad. The flavor was amazing and the portions were huge. As others have said, this is a hidden treasure and I have told others to try. I would definitely repeat when I am back in the area.

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    Ziyu L.

    Tasty gyros that are reasonably priced. Server/Cashier is quick. Although the seating area is sometimes not clean, it's still a good spot for casual hangouts.

    The Greek salad
    Shehnaz N.

    I didn't know Gainesville had a greek restaurant so I just gave it a go and ordered their gyro platter with some of their greek salad. The gryo platter came with some pita bread, meat, a side of fries and some really great sauce. Not gonna lie, I had better greek food before but this one is not bad either. The greek salad was fresh but the portion was a little small. The meat was a little dry when it arrived. The pita break was freshly made and was really soft. Their fries were amazing and the combination with their sauce made it really great. Overall, this restaurant is great for a swampy place like Gainesville.

    The Souvlaki Platter  The Gyro Platter

    Location was okay. Seems like a good spot for tourist and locals to stop in for a quick bite. Service was decent. Food was okay.

    My dog begging

    Ok the Spot seems to be the Spot everytime I drive by. I was driving from Florida to Tennessee and although this restaurant is 12 minutes from the actual highway we deviated ourselves just to come here. It was raining so hard we needed a place we could seat with the dogs. I love gyro platters, my friend got the chicken one and the portions are so good and flavorful. Did I mentioned our dogs ate from both dishes? Yes my dog was actually the one asking to come here.

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    Chicken souvlaki is absolutely delicious. Always fast and fresh with generous portions for a good price. The Spot is my go to for lunch.

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    This is the Spot. Yummy and supper fast service. Did I mention the food was delicious.

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    I got the gyro platter. It was about 10 bucks. It was pretty good and definitely filling

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    Delicious Greek food and burgers. I go there once a week. Very quick service highly recommend

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    Best place to eat for $8... the gyros are phenomenal, comes with fries and a drink. I highly recommend it.

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