Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Best Cuban food in Gainesville!
Relaxed, high quality coffees and espressos made by baristas that know coffee beans!
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Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate
48 SW 2nd StRelaxed, high quality coffees and espressos made by baristas that know coffee beans!
Reggae Shack Cafe
619 W University AveSpicy. Many traditional and vegan foods.
Leonardo's By The Slice
1245 W University AveLocal favorite, great pizza by the slice.
Civilization
1511 NW 2nd StLocal favorite, arrive early for brunch
Walking distance, Spacious bar, Consistently delicious dining
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Blue Gill Quality Food
1310 SW 13th StWalking distance, Spacious bar, Consistently delicious dining
Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th StGREAT Mexican food. Order at counter, delivery to table. Can be 45-60 minute waits on Fri/Sat PM.
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La Tienda
2204 SW 13th StGREAT Mexican food. Order at counter, delivery to table. Can be 45-60 minute waits on Fri/Sat PM.
Delicious fare to suit all tastes from vegan/vegetarian to meat-eater. Trendy, hipster vibe, popular locale.
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The Top
30 North Main StreetDelicious fare to suit all tastes from vegan/vegetarian to meat-eater. Trendy, hipster vibe, popular locale.
Delicious non-regional BBQ (started in Orlando), Counter service, Not open on Sundays
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4 Rivers Smokehouse - UF Gainesville BBQ
3262 SW 35th BlvdDelicious non-regional BBQ (started in Orlando), Counter service, Not open on Sundays
My favorite for fresh Israeli/Mediterranean cuisine run by a local dedicated couple. 100% Kosher with meat and Vegan/Vegetarian options
Sababa
101 SE 2nd PlMy favorite for fresh Israeli/Mediterranean cuisine run by a local dedicated couple. 100% Kosher with meat and Vegan/Vegetarian options
Daily Green
436 SE 2 StBEST selection for satiating and delicious vegan/vegetarian options!
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville
114 SW 34th StBest authentic Cuban food in Gainesville!
Parks & Nature
Every night at sunset, except on full moons, watch ~400,000 Brazilian Free-tailed bats leave the 2 UF Bat Houses in search of the night
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UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadEvery night at sunset, except on full moons, watch ~400,000 Brazilian Free-tailed bats leave the 2 UF Bat Houses in search of the night
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdGreat for sightings of alligators & birds (always), and occasional wild horses and bison
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La Chua Trail
La Chua TrailGreat for sightings of alligators & birds (always), and occasional wild horses and bison
The park, which consists of more than 125 acres of wetlands and ponds with all gravel pathways, was created to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer.
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdThe park, which consists of more than 125 acres of wetlands and ponds with all gravel pathways, was created to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer.
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
300 SW 16th AveWalkable distance (~1 mile)
Trader Joe's
3724 SW Archer RdOnly independently owned grocery store in Gainesville, lots of local baked goods, coffee, produce, etc.
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Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveOnly independently owned grocery store in Gainesville, lots of local baked goods, coffee, produce, etc.
Publix Super Market At University Village Market
203 NW 13th StALDI
3003 Clark Butler BlvdGetting Around
Main bus depot for MegaBus and Red Coach
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Rosa Parks Regional Transit System Downtown Station
700 SE 3rd StMain bus depot for MegaBus and Red Coach
Arts & Culture
Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
3201 Hull RdThe Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlIntimate life shows, Indie & Classic movies
Free and full of big dinosaurs, butterflies, and unique Florida history
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Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdFree and full of big dinosaurs, butterflies, and unique Florida history
Harn Listasafn
3259 Hull RdUniversity of Florida FREE art museum, beautiful, not too big
Shopping
The Oaks Mall
6419 W Newberry Rd