Akela's Guidebook
Food scene
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveFantastic pizza with an unforgettable eclectic atmosphere
My favorite tacos are the volcano tempeh. Bonus it’s next to Bo Diddly Community Plaza, and there’s often music and events!
6 locals recommend
Steamers
317 Southwest 4th AvenueMy favorite tacos are the volcano tempeh. Bonus it’s next to Bo Diddly Community Plaza, and there’s often music and events!
Curia has a vegan food truck, coffee shop, local gift shop, and beer and wine bar!
49 locals recommend
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StCuria has a vegan food truck, coffee shop, local gift shop, and beer and wine bar!
For when you want a fancy French brunch and only the most delicious pastries will do!
18 locals recommend
Alpin Bistro
15 SW 2nd StFor when you want a fancy French brunch and only the most delicious pastries will do!
One Love Cafe
4989 NW 40th PlGreat outdoor atmosphere, and tons of live music
Northwest Grille
5115 NW 39th AveFor when you need a great steak and seafood!
Where to take the kids
For the young and young at heart
Depot Park
874 SE 4 StCade Museum for Creativity & Invention
811 S Main StFlorida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdBeer and more
Breweries, and where to buy the best booze
Swamp Head Brewery
3650 SW 42nd AveFirst Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StThis is not only my favorite grocery store, it’s also got a fantastic beer and wine selection. Bonus points for being walking distance to The Greenhouse
48 locals recommend
Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveThis is not only my favorite grocery store, it’s also got a fantastic beer and wine selection. Bonus points for being walking distance to The Greenhouse
Walking distance
All the places you can walk to from The Greenhouse
Ward's Supermarket
515 NW 23rd AveCuria On The Drag
2029 NW 6th StThe AUK Market
2031 NW 6th StDad's Bar
2031 Northwest 6th StreetOutdoorsy
The amazing outdoor options the area has to offer
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdPaynes Prairie Preserve North Entrance
4801 Camp Ranch RdDevil's Millhopper Geological State Park
4732 Millhopper RdDevil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveDefinitely my recommendation if your outdoorsing with little ones!
124 locals recommend
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StDefinitely my recommendation if your outdoorsing with little ones!
Great for everyone, especially if you love to scuba dive in caves. There’s a bunch of different springs to visit, or you can float down the river
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadGreat for everyone, especially if you love to scuba dive in caves. There’s a bunch of different springs to visit, or you can float down the river
Fitness
Gainesvilles largest gym offers 6 free visits and you’re likely to see me there!
Gainesville Health & Fitness - Main Center
4820 W Newberry RdGainesvilles largest gym offers 6 free visits and you’re likely to see me there!