We visited the Collegiate Grill on four or five occasions when visiting Gainesville. They have a…read morevariety of burgers and hotdogs, but no Chicago Dog (my favorite). The food is always good and the service is quick. The restaurant is across the street from a city parking deck where you can park for free. The city square is a short walk down the street if you want to roam around.

79 years of keeping it real and doing it right! It's been…read moreawhile for me, but shared with the Captain whose "taste buds are refined". The Collegiate did not let me down. We shared a Double Hamburger $9.99 and a half order of hand cut fries $3.99 which was a decent size serving. Our food was cooked to order and delivered to our table hot and fresh. Love the original decor and photo memorabilia! A gem of a place in the town square of Gainesville.

Excellent Family owned burger joint…read more Check out the specials, meat and veggies, or a Burger all the way (Slaw, etc). If you want fries, order them crispy - ours were soggy and cold by 5he time we walked out and got in our SUV (carry out). I had the cheeseburger all the way - great combination of flavors and textures.

The food was great and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. You get more than you expect. I…read moreordered the double cheeseburger but wish I got the single as it was a lot. The service was fast for lunch rush. I definitely will go back.

Staff was amazing food was amazing and yes they take Apple Pay. I was a little skeptical at first…read morebut after walking in I felt like family

Me and my boyfriend was camping out at Lake Lanier.. woke up hi and hungry af!!! Found this place…read morenear by so we came here. I just wanted Country Fried Steak but DAMN!!! This ended up being a Soul Food AND Mexican joint IN ONE! We ordered so much damn food! The Meatloaf and Country Fried Steak was strait... but the Menudo and Burrito was FIRE!!!!! This burrito was so damn big and the tortilla was so thin and crispy.. like, I was pulling the crisp off wondering how the hell they got a thin crispy ass tortilla rolled THAT BIG! It was PERFECTION!! The Menudo.. BOMB! The waitress who brought us our food, Bless her cuz she was so sweet! She brought us ALLLLLLL the diff salsas! I hooked that Menudo up soooo good and soooo spicy!! The tortilla that came with that was soooo light and soft and like, furry! I know rite?! My boyfriend had tacos too but I didn't get a pix or a bite of that cuz I already had too much damn food in front of me! But we will DEFINITELY drive allllll the way up here again cuz this Menudo was everythang and my boyfriends been on a hunt for a good burrito and he said THIS WAS IT! GRACIAS!!!!! :D

On the road for Thanksgiving weekend and had the pleasure of eating lunch at this dinner. The…read morebuffet had a large selection and everything looked delicious. Service with a smile was offered by everyone there. The restaurant was clean and well maintained.

Great service. Breakfast counter order at the counter they make it right in front of you…read more Everything's fresh as fast as the kitchen is making biscuits cornbread eggs and pancakes they are almost immediately gone. Nothing here sits in a tray for any length of time. Highly recommend for a quick serve sit down place. The waitresses were super friendly and asked several times if they could get us anything else or refills

I was pleasantly surprised with Stan's. Service was friendly and efficient! You order the food at…read morethe counter and they bring it out to you, a real no fuss type of vibe. Our food came out before i even got my coffee and sat down, so if you are in a rush you cannot beat this place. Everything is very affordable and exactly what it sounds like it will be. Great spot if you want a quick bite. Also, the chicken biscuit was super good (it was about the size of my head too, so bring your appetite).

Food is just ok. Not fresh (literally went in the back and brought it straight out less than a…read morefull minute after ordering). So it was quick. Its a little hole in the wall, not filthy, but I would not say it was clean. Not enough to make me flinch, but noticeable. Service was great this time around. Unfortunately I in Gainesville here a couple months ago for a convention and stood at the counter for a good ten minutes and was never acknowledged, just left. This was their 2nd chance. Bottom line? This time was average, last time I was never even served. So three stars this trip, but im docking one for my previous experience.

Great home style cooking! Reasonable prices. Thursday is pork chop night and is so worth it.read more

The mac And cheese was excellent bacon nice and crispy…read more Ambience not existing Service lousy

Our first visit there. Sat at the bar, which is a lot more comfortable than the tables in the…read moremiddle of the room. The back and arms of the table chairs are short - quite uncomfortable for tall people. Anyway, we asked to be moved to the bar which they accommodated. Our bartender is also the manager during the week. Friendly, professional, and the drinks were awesome. We ordered a half order of the nacho chips as an appetizer. And then I had the salmon entrée and my husband had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were amazing! Definitely recommend if you haven't been there before. We will return for sure!

Had been a minute since I've eaten here. Bragged on the burgers to some out of town friends…read more So disappointed in the burgers. We went late lunch during the week but it's hard to chalk it up to time of day. The burger was less than average. Maybe a different beef supplier than in the past. Small, overcooked, relatively flavorless. Tiny plate with few tots. May give it a try again when I'm up that way, and hope it was just a fluke. Service was slow for it being an after lunch and no one there.

Well now... let me tell y'all about a little place in Buford that flat-out surprised the socks off…read moreme -- 5 Spot Cafe. I rolled in there hungry enough to eat the bumper off a truck and ordered the meatloaf ciabatta sandwich with hand-cut fries, and sweet mercy... somebody's grandma must be back there running the kitchen because that thing was borderline life-changing. The meatloaf was thick, juicy, and had that "somebody's been perfecting this recipe since 1978" flavor going on. The ciabatta held it together like a champ, and those hand-cut fries? Lord have mercy. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside -- the kind you keep saying "just one more" until suddenly the basket's empty and you're thinking about ordering another. Now here's the real kicker: they've got gluten-free options, which means I can bring my wife this weekend without her looking at the menu like it personally offended her. That alone deserves a round of applause. So if you're anywhere near Buford and your stomach starts talking louder than your good sense, do yourself a favor and stop by. Just be warned: You might leave full, happy... and already planning your next visit before you even get to the parking lot.

Good food, a bit pricey for the eggs Benedict and a side of sausage. Coffee was good and the server…read morewas nice, however the price was a surprise. There is no pricing on the menu and mine with a tip (20%) was $30.00.

The BLT with fried green tomatoes was amazing. You could pass right by this place if you're not…read morecareful. Worth the hunt.

We go to Hop's often for lunch at work. Let me just say that it is one of the most delicious places…read morein Gainesville to grab lunch. Please note that the restaurant is open for lunch only (Monday-Friday from 11 AM-3 PM). We always place a to-go order, and our food is always ready at the time that they tell us it will be ready to pick up. Don't judge the book by the cover. The restaurant may be in a weird location, but everything that I have ever tried from the restaurant is beyond delicious, but my favorite items are the All American Burger (pro-tip: sub cheddar for their house-made pimento cheese), The Cuban Sandwich, and The Grilled Cheese with grilled onions and bacon added. So many sandwiches, like the grilled cheese, are made with their house-made "Momo Bread" which is SO yummy. Next time you're looking for lunch in Gainesville, don't hesitate to stop by or grab takeout. These guys are awesome, and I hope that one day they will open a location in a better location so that more people can enjoy the greatness of Hop's! Follow my food page @404foodtour on Instagram for more Atlanta & Orlando recommendations!

I love Antebellum and will come all the time! Their menu is season and changes so great to sample…read morefresh offerings throughly the year. Love coming here for quiet dinner or celebration. Small dining room and reservations are a must! They have a little bar and you can order drinks with your meal. Service we have is always great and up scale atmosphere. Check them out in downtown Flowery Branch.

This review is so long overdue. We first visited Antebellum shortly after we moved to Gainesville 6…read moreyears ago, and it immediately became our favorite restaurant in the area. It's by far the best! The two owners, Nick and Alison, are the reason for this. They have incredibly high standards and that's reflected in every dish - from the ingredients to the presentation. Every time, we get appetizers, entrees, and dessert (because it's all so delicious), and their cocktail menu just keeps getting better and better. It's been solid since our first visit, but over the past year they tripled the size and elevated the menu so much we think Antebellum now rivals the best cocktail spots in Atlanta! If you live in the area and haven't yet been, or if you're visiting, make a reservation - and be sure to order appetizers, mains, and dessert (and of course cocktails). There's no need to overthink what you order. Every dish and cocktail they serve is exceptional.