Guidebook for Gainesville
Food Scene
Wyatt's Coffee
202 SE 2nd AveThey make delicious lattes and it's a modern, cool vibe.
This restaurant is very cute with a delicious menu. Everything is made in house and perfect for the foodies.
46 locals recommend
Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveThis restaurant is very cute with a delicious menu. Everything is made in house and perfect for the foodies.
Great asian fushion place in the heart of downtown.
111 locals recommend
Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company
201 SE 2nd AveGreat asian fushion place in the heart of downtown.
For someone who wants a little of everything, this New Orleans style restaurant has a large menu with great prices.
34 locals recommend
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
110 SE 1 StFor someone who wants a little of everything, this New Orleans style restaurant has a large menu with great prices.
Delicious food with many vegan options. This is a very popular spot so expect a wait but you can walk there for our house and grab a drink at another bar while you wait for them to text you with an open table. They also have a sweet patio in the back.
175 locals recommend
The Top
30 North Main StreetDelicious food with many vegan options. This is a very popular spot so expect a wait but you can walk there for our house and grab a drink at another bar while you wait for them to text you with an open table. They also have a sweet patio in the back.
This is a must-visit pizza place with delicious food and a very unique quirky design. You can even eat in a bus. Next door is a little market/shop with trinkets and funny gift items. They also do karakoe, trivia, and other events. Cash only!
135 locals recommend
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveThis is a must-visit pizza place with delicious food and a very unique quirky design. You can even eat in a bus. Next door is a little market/shop with trinkets and funny gift items. They also do karakoe, trivia, and other events. Cash only!
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gainesville Shopping Center
1302 N Main StThis SuperWalmart has grocieries, a pharmacy, house items, shoes and clothing, essentials, and even a McDonalds inside for a quick bite. Open 24 hrs.
13 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1800 NE 12th AveThis SuperWalmart has grocieries, a pharmacy, house items, shoes and clothing, essentials, and even a McDonalds inside for a quick bite. Open 24 hrs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Madrina's
9 W University AveDelicious specialty cocktails in a hipstery bar.
Arcade Bar
6 E University AveDrinks, beers, and three stories of arcade games - super fun!
The Dime
4 E University AveCute hole in the wall with great selection of wines.
This spot has a bar, a large pool hall, ping pong tables, and in the back there is fun dancing on Friday nights.
24 locals recommend
Palomino Pool Hall
19 SE 2nd PlThis spot has a bar, a large pool hall, ping pong tables, and in the back there is fun dancing on Friday nights.
Dueling piano bar! A fun experience but there's usually a cover.
13 locals recommend
Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar
112 S Main StDueling piano bar! A fun experience but there's usually a cover.
Sightseeing
Stroll through the UF campus to enjoy the building architecture and plants/trees.
80 locals recommend
University of Florida
1310 Museum RdStroll through the UF campus to enjoy the building architecture and plants/trees.
Parks & Nature
A cute little park around the corner with two play structures, picnic tables, and a large lawn space.
Roper Park
401 NE 2 StA cute little park around the corner with two play structures, picnic tables, and a large lawn space.
This park is incredible for kids or adults. For kids there are lots of play structures and even a big splash pad area. There's a running or walking trail along a beautiful fountain. And for the adults there is a convenience store with a bar, beer area, and a pizza food truck. You will often find families relaxing and live music in the background.
115 locals recommend
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StThis park is incredible for kids or adults. For kids there are lots of play structures and even a big splash pad area. There's a running or walking trail along a beautiful fountain. And for the adults there is a convenience store with a bar, beer area, and a pizza food truck. You will often find families relaxing and live music in the background.
Arts & Culture
This is a historic center around the corner from our house with beautiful gardens and the inside usually displays artwork.
18 locals recommend
Thomas Center
302 NE 6 AveThis is a historic center around the corner from our house with beautiful gardens and the inside usually displays artwork.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a local theater downtown that shows movies and plays. You can walk there and even check it out from the exterior.
97 locals recommend
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd PlThis is a local theater downtown that shows movies and plays. You can walk there and even check it out from the exterior.