I have eaten here before and I wasn't disappointed this time I order the baked spaghetti and garlic green beans. It was very delicious. They give you enough for or leftovers. If you haven't eaten there already you are cheating yourself out of having a fresh meal mark my words you will not regret eating from there read more

Anytime I order from Underground Kitchen, it's going to be a 5 star experience. For the weekend of Valentine's Day, my family and I decided to order some meals for our Sunday dinners. Per the weekly menu, it's so hard to decide what to eat. They have a great variety and we were able to substitute sides that can with our entrees. The portion sizes are huge and end up being great for the next day's leftovers. I ordered their Jerk rainbow trout with black eyed pea cauliflower rice and collard greens and my parents ordered the pan seared sea bass with seafood mac and the veggie of the day which was the broccolini. Everything is always fresh as they grow all of the amazing veggies in their garden. Your soul will always be satisfied with the amazing flavors of Underground Kitchen. read more

This place is the best food I had in Gainesville. The portions are huge and simply delicious! The staff is the sweetest and nicest. They take your order over the phone and you pick up your food. We are coming back for more food!!! You have to take my word for it and check this place out! read more

Underground Kitchen - Crab cakes - Soul Food Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Wow! What an incredible meal! We chose the baked lasagna with two sides, mac n cheese and collard greens, plus the cornbread. Everything was delicious and the food was ready right on time for pickup. read more

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food is always good and fresh. they give you more than enough food for you to get full off of and have some left over for later.

Be ready to be amazed. I went here with my son who has been many times. It's sort of a place you have to know about. Each day the menu is on instagram and you call Chef on the phone, place your order and he tells you when to drive up. When you do, you call him again and he comes out to your car with your dinner. The food is amazing!! read more

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I went to the yelp gods to find the highest reviewed restaurant and they gave me this place. The yelp gods are goods want us to be happy and I know because the food here was so so absolutely good. Had the crab cakes not only were they REAL REAL crab cakes they were not full of breadcrumbs. The portion was generous and the vegetables that came on the side were the perfect complement. The staff was so freaking nice. They are still Cary out only but I'm telling you if you want to impress someone with a gourmet quality meal at a very reasonable price go here!!!! Take it home, put it on a plate, lite a candle. Your guest will think you spent a fortune and I won't say a word. read more

Underground Kitchen - Crab cakes so good I ate them in the car because I could not wait. - Soul Food Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I have not had a more positive experience dining in Gainesville than the one I had at Underground Kitchen. From the moment I called to order I was met with unmatched hospitality and respect. This theme continued throughout the phone call and when I went to pick up the food. Speaking of the food, I just experienced the best southern style fried chicken I think I've ever had. And no good restaurant neglects their sides, Underground Kitchen is no different. The baked mac-n-cheese and ham bone collared greens were insane and definitely gave my grandma some competition. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to dine locally and have an amazing meal in the process. read more

Had a coupon for this place. Did not know it was take out only. Tried to call several times and got recording to call back. Went there. Could hear people inside, knocked on door for 15 minutes but no one would come to door. read more

Came across this gem on yelp and we are so happy we decided to give it a try! Such amazing food and service! We ordered the crab cakes, yard bird (fried chicken) came with probably some of the best Mac n cheese I've ever had and delicious veggies! Everything came with really good sauces (even the cornbread) They hand deliver the food to your car with free bottles of cold water such great customer service 10/10 recommend. The perfect comforting Sunday dinner. We will be regulars now! read more

The food and the service is AMAZING! I had the Crab Cakes with the Seasonal Veggies! Those are the best crab cakes I have ever had. Lots of crab meat, and seasoned very well. The Aioli sauce compliments the cakes, and the seasonal vegetables was also very good. Everything was fresh and hot! Because I'm a foodie, I also ordered a side of the Mac and cheese! It was Amazing! Everything was amazing! Overall every last dish could stand on its own! I will definitely be returning! Salute to the Chef!!!! read more

Wow! We really loved our Underground Kitchen (UK) experience today! The UK burger was thick, juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of tomato and spring greens. The real deal. The grilled cheese included some nicely seasoned blackened shrimp, and the creole tomato dip elevated the taste even further. We think this one may have been even better! Both came with plentiful, crispy sweet potato fries, and lunch includes a cold bottle of water! It was just as good as some local burger joints, but a better value. I can't wait to go back for dinner! If the amazing food isn't enough, then read a little about the mission of UK. They strive to support the youth of the community and help them succeed. Just a FYI, the building is very small and set up for takeout only. They will deliver your food to your car. We then enjoyed a beautiful picnic at Tom Petty park. Great find all around. read more

This is the best food in Gainesville. and it serves a great purpose. It's popular so best to plan ahead when to call. it's worth it.

Took out from underground kitchen last night for the first time. Everything was wonderful. The macaroni and cheese was the best I think I've ever had, and the greens were phenomenal. Not just the seasoning but the greens themselves. I had the yard bird which was tender and juicy. We also ordered the lamb chops: perfectly done, fat, generous lamb chops. Generous portions on everything. The cornbread is not traditional southern but quite like a cross between corn bread and corn casserole, very good. I have to add one caveat, we're old, so we don't use much salt therefore we're sensitive to it. Soulfood is usually a bit on the salty side and this is no exception- but not overwhelming. Definitely plan to make it a regular read more

Honestly this is my favorite place in all of Gainesville. Food is delicious EVERY time. Have never had anything wrong with an order. My favorite is the blackened catfish with mac and cheese and collard greens. The fish is perfect, mac and cheese is the BEST out of anywhere i've tried ever. They always bring food out to the car with a free water (which is awesome) 100% 10/10 recommend!!! read more

An excellent concept and purpose to train young people in the culinary arts and even better when they provide wonderful meals. The lead Chef worked at Blue Gils here in Gainesville and certainly has a great heart for getting young people feeling good about themselves. You just call in your request from the daily menu and can pay by credit card. At an appointed time you go over and pick up your meal. The meals fill you up and are reasonably priced. We had the ribs with collared greens and the jerk shrimp with linguini and both were great. read more

best food ever me and mother was in gainesville for her birthday and we just so happened to be in the area and we stop by and got mac and cheese and neck bones so good the owner is so friendly and sweet 10/10 ,plz stop by and grab you some food today!! read more

Great food! Look forward to coming back next time we're in town. Tender collards, delicately prepared squash and delicious fried chicken and fish. Give them a try! read more

Tried their fried chicken, Mac& cheese & collards....it was Delicious....chicken was well seasoned, crispy & moist on the inside....the Mac was cheesy goodness....made to order(FRESH) read more

IMO, UK might have the best food in Gainesville. We've eaten there probably once a week in average for months and haven't had anything even mediocre. Their specials are always phenomenal and the main menu of soul food is just as good. And with all that the owners do for the community, it's a no-brainer. Go eat at UK. read more