Chapter 1: Food
The Freshman Fifteen is NOT a myth! Here in Gainesville we have a wide variety of places to grab a quick bite to eat, sit down and study with a large cup of coffee, eat ice cream with friends, and even go on a fancy date. Below we have provided you with popular eateries On and Off the UF campus. Scroll down to the tables, pick a restaurant that makes your tummy grumble and click on the links to learn more about it! We understand the struggle of a college budget, so remember to look out for daily or seasonal deals. Some poplar ones to get you guys started include: $3.99 Burgers at Social on Mondays, $6.99 Large Poke Sticks at Gumby’s Pizza on Tuesdays, and $5.99 Burritos at Tijuana Flats on Thursdays.
On Campus Eateries
| Name of Restaurant | Location | Type of Food | Menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Locations Differ | Coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches. | Menu | Hours |
| Tijuana Flats | 1720 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32602 | Mexican | Menu | Everyday: 11am-9pm |
| Chipotle | 1432 W University Ave, Gainesville | Mexican fast food grill | Menu | Monday-Sunday: 10.45am-10pm |
| Chick fil a | Locations Differ | Fast food chicken/ salads | Menu | Hours |
| Chomp it | Locations Differ | Fast food salads, chicken tenders, burgers... | Menu | Hours |
| Subway | Locations Differ | Sandwiches and Salad | Menu | Hours |
| Croutons | Exact Location | Salads | Menu | Hours |
| Designer Greens | 1702 W University Ave E, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Salads/ Sandwiches | Menu | Monday-Friday: 11am-1.30pm Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-7.30pm |
| Grill Fresh | 17 NW 17th St, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Healthy bowls | Menu | Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm |
| Moes | Exact Location | Southwestern fast food | Menu | Hours |
| Swamp | 1642 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 | American food | Menu | Everyday: 11am-2am |
| Relish | 1702 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Fast food burgers | Menu | Monday-Saturday: 11am-3am Sunday: 11am-1am |
| Wendys | Exact Location | Fast food burgers and salads | Menu | Hours |
| Social at Midtown | 1728 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Sports Bar and Grill | Menu | Everyday: 11am-2am |
| Pizza by the Slice (Italian Gator) | 1728 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Pizza | Menu | Monday-Friday: 11am-2.30am Saturday: 5pm-2.30am Sunday Closed |
| Sushi Chao | 1620 W University Ave Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Fast Sushi, poke bowls, boba tea and asian cuisine. | Menu | Monday-Friday: 11am-10pm Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-10pm |
| Tatu | 1702 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Japanese and Sushi | Menu | Monday-Friday: 11am- 2am Saturday: 6pm- 2am Sunday: 6pm-10pm |
| Panda Express | Exact Location | Asian | Menu | Hours |
| Pita Pit | 1702 W University Ave C, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Pitas | Menu | Everyday: 11am-2am |
| Au Bon Pain | Exact Locationsd.ufl.edu/dining/hours/RegularHours.aspx | French Café Bakery | Menu | Hours |
Off Campus Eateries
| Name of Restaurant | Location | Type of Food | Menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascals | 112 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32603 | Coffee Shop | Menu | Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat-Sun: Closed |
| CYM Coffee Shop | 5404 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605 | Coffee Shop | Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm Sat-Sun: 8am-7pm |
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| La Tienda | 2204 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Mexican | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 11am-9pm |
| El Indio | 407 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Mexican | Menu | Mon-Sun: 9am-10pm |
| Felipe's Mexican Taqueria | 1209 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Mexican | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm Friday: 11am-11pm Saturday: 11am-12am |
| Boca Fiesta | 232 SE 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Mexican | Menu | Mon-Sat: 4pm-2am Sun: 11am-11pm |
| Liquid Ginger | 101 SE 2 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Sushi/Chinese | Menu | Mon: 5pm-10pm Tues-Fri: 11:30am-3pm & 5pm-10pm Sat: 5pm-10:30pm Sun: 12pm-3pm & 4pm-10pm |
| Dragonfly | 201 SE 2nd Ave #104, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Sushi/Japanese | Menu | Sun-Wed: 5pm-10pm Thursday: 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Friday: 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-11pm Saturday: 5pm-11pm |
| Bento | 3832 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville & 3841 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville |
Japanese | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: 11:30am-11pm Sun: 11:30am-10pm |
| Yummy House | 3102 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Authentic Chinese Food | Menu | Mon-Sun: 11am-2:30pm & 5pm-9:30pm |
| Vale Food Co. | 3841 SW Archer Rd Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Bowls, Acai, Avocado Toast | Menu | Mon-Sun: 10:30am-10:30pm |
| 3 Natives | 1023 FL-24, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Acai Bowls & breakfast | Menu | Sun-Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 9am-8pm |
| Keke's Breakfast Cafe | 4062 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Brunch | Menu | Mon-Sun: 7am-2:30pm |
| Peach Valley Cafe | 3275 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Brunch | Menu | Mon-Sun: 7am-2:30pm |
| Civilization | 1511 NW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Brunch | Menu | Mon: Closed Tues-Thurs: 11am-2pm & 5:30pm-9pm Fri: 11am-2pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm Sat: 10am-2pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm Sun: 10am-2pm |
| Flying Biscuit | 4150 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605 | Brunch | Menu | Mon-Fri: 7am-3pm Sat-Sun: 7am-4pm |
| Metro Diner | 2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Brunch | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 6:30am-8pm Fri-Sat: 6:30am-8:30pm |
| Bagels and Noodles | 1222 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Bagels and Thai Cuisine | Menu | Mon-Sat: 6:30am-9pm Sun: 6:30am- 3pm |
| Maple Street Biscuit | 3904 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Southern Breakfast and Lunch | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 7am-2pm Fri-Sat: 7am-3pm Sun: Closed |
| OAK | 15 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Southern Food | Menu | Sun-Wed: 11am-10pm Thurs-Sat: 11am-2am |
| Emilianos | 7 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Latin | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10:30pm Sun: 10am-3pm |
| Mi Apa | 114 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607 | Latin | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 7am-10pm Fri-Sat: 7am-11pm |
| Blaze Pizza | 3617 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Pizza | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-11pm Fri-Sat: 10:30am-12am |
| Satchels Pizza | 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609 | Pizza/Italian | Menu | Sun-Mon: Closed Tues-Sat: 11am-10pm |
| Gumby's Pizza | 15 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Pizza | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-3am Fri-Sat: 11am-4am |
| Hyppo | 214 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Gourmet Ice Pops | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am |
| Mr. Cool | 1025 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Rolled Thai Ice Cream | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11:30am-10:30pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am-12am |
| Sweet Berries | 505 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Ice Cream | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm |
| D'lites Emporium | 4216 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605 | Ice Cream | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm Sun: 12pm-9pm |
| Cookiegasm | 12 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Late Night Cookie Delivery | Menu | Sun-Wed: 6pm-1am Thurs-Sat: 6pm-3am |
| Midnight cookies | 3345 SW 34th St Ste 1, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Late Night Cookie Delivery | Menu | Mon-Fri: 6pm-2am Sat: 3pm-2am Sun: 3pm-1am |
| Lollicup Coffee and Tea | 3550 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Dessert Drink Shop | Menu | Mon-Sat: 12pm-12am Sun: 12pm-11pm |
| Which Wich | 3524 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Sandwiches | Menu | Mon-Sun: 10am-10pm |
| Daily Green | 436 SE 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Vegetarian fast food and juices | Menu | Mon-Tues: Closed Wed-Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 10am-2pm |
| Karma Cream | 15 SE 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Vegan Treats | Menu | Mon-Fri: 8am-11pm Sat-Sun: 10am-11pm |
| Reggae Shack | 619 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Jamaican | Menu | Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm |
| Paramount Grill | 12 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Gourmet American | Menu | Mon: 5pm-9:30pm Tues-Thurs: 11am-2pm & 5pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat: 11am-2pm & 5pm-10:30pm Sun: 10am-3pm & 5pm-9:30pm |
| BurgerFi | 3524 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 | America Shack | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-12am |
| The Top | 30 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | American | Menu | Mon: Closed Tues-Sat: 5pm-2am Sun: 10am-2pm & 5pm-2am |
| Zoes Kitchen | 3730 SW Archer Rd Ste 220, Gainesville, FL 32608 | Fast Food Mediterranean | Menu | Mon-Sun: 11am- 9:30pm |
| Harry's Seafood | 110 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Seafood | Menu | Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm |
| Leonardo's 706 | 1245 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Italian | Menu | Mon-Thurs: 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm Sun: 10:30am-3pm & 5pm-10pm |
