We visited this cute little family-owned restaurant called The Clock, and now we understand exactly why it has that name, there are so many unique and beautiful clocks all throughout the restaurant. As an art major, I absolutely appreciated all the little details and decor. The entire place had such a cozy, welcoming vibe. We went on Mother's Day for a late brunch, so naturally every restaurant in town was packed. We did wait a little while to be seated, but once we sat down, Judy, our waitress, was very upfront and let us know the food would likely take about 30 minutes. Honestly, we didn't mind at all because she immediately got us drinks and caffeine, which was much needed while battling a couple-day migraine. I ordered The Clock Two-Egg Breakfast, and wow, it was absolutely delicious. This was honestly some of the best breakfast food I've had since living in the state of Florida. The chunky hash browns were cooked perfectly. Bacon, perfectly cooked, a well balance of soft and crunchy. Judy was also one of the nicest waitresses we've met during all of our travels. She constantly checked on us and made sure we never went without anything during our visit. We were chatting with her about feeding pets, and she even drew a little dog on our doggy box, which was such a sweet personal touch. This place truly screams family atmosphere, and I love supporting places like this because the little family-owned spots deserve support too. We will absolutely be back, and I already know our teenager is going to love this place. Thank you again to Judy and the entire staff for giving us such a fantastic Mother's Day away from our family. The warm family vibes here were exactly what I didn't realize I was missing. Next time we will have to try lunch. = ) read more

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I hadn't been to The Clock in almost twenty years, so I figured it was time to pop back in. The biggest surprise? It actually looks pretty good inside now. The grimy walls and windows are long gone, replaced with some decent updated decor, which was nice to see. The staff were friendly and clearly at home there. It was fun watching them trade banter with some of the regulars. That kind of easy, familiar energy is exactly what you want from a place like this, and The Clock has it in spades. The menu is basically unchanged, which is fine. I went for the fish and chips special, and honestly... it was just okay. Nothing wrong with it exactly, but for what they're charging, I didn't feel like I was getting good value. I can think of a few other places in town that'll do a better fish and chips for less money, and that's tough to ignore. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and the friendly faces, but don't go in expecting to be wowed by the food. read more

Clock is our go to restaurant for any friends or family that visits. We've never been disappointed, and always so friendly!

First time at this restaurant, on our way home to Jax from the Gator game. What a total delight. Plenty of servers who were very attentive. The restaurant was clean everywhere, including the bathrooms, in spite of the fact that they were shorthanded in the kitchen... and extremely busy.... Service was slow because of that shortage, but everything was cooked to perfection. We had steak and eggs, blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, coffee. All some of the best we've ever had... Living in Vegas for five years that's saying a lot. It is very apparent that this place is well managed and respectful of its patrons. read more

I have passed by this place so many times and finally stopped for breakfast. It was a Tuesday and was pretty busy. It was about an hour before we got our food. The food was really good. I got the eggs Benedict and their hollandaise was amazing, but I wouldn't come back since even during a week day it took so long. read more

Great food at an excellent price. Service was fast and our server was very personable. We really loved the family atmosphere. read more

Clock Restaurant - Senior spinach omelet with hash browns and 2 egg breakfast with patty sausage hash browns. Both with pancakes. Our server's name was Wendy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Feeling adventurous on an early Saturday morning, we wandered into Gainesville and hit the Clock Restaurant for breakfast. Another seeming throwback to an earlier time, this place features a four-seat counter area and a mixture of tables and booths stuck in the 90s. Aged, but clean for what we could see. Belgian waffle combo and a Paul Bunyan breakfast were what we decided on, eggs, waffles, pancakes, home fries, bacon and sausage. Bacon cooked to order, no complaints. Home fries a little on the mushy side. Pancakes were light and fluffy. Another fairly solid meal - nothing flashy, just good breakfast fare. read more

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we've eaten there over the years, but it had been a while. We were getting our car worked on and decided to have breakfast. While we waited, we were sat down immediately. Still, has that old school diner feel with a counter, or you can sit at at tables/booth. Our waitress was super friendly. We always had a full cup of coffee, and it was actually pretty clean from what we remember it being there. Food was above average for that type of restaurant. The omelet was fluffy. I can say. I wish my biscuit was a little warmer, like it had been made earlier. read more

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The sweet tea was good. The bacon was cooked to Perfection a little crispy and a little chewy and kind of thick. The home fries or tasty but soft not crispy at all. The biscuit though it looked at like it had been baked, it was soft and warm and moist like it had been through the microwave. I did not eat it. The waitress asked about it and when I told her and I thought it had been microwaved, she said I could have got it grilled but I did not see that option on the menu. read more

Good food the service was nice and responsive The place has and old time family owned atmosphere Would definitely be back read more

I think the restaurant is great. It had good vibes all around. It reminded me of this restaurant my mom would take me to when I was a kid back in Oklahoma. I believe they have good food. I won't be getting the French toast combo again. The fresh toast was very small and just was not enough food for the price. Next time I'll try a omelette but I do think this place has great food. The French toast was too small for me. Service was great so I do recommend people try this place out. read more

Clock Restaurant - Fresh toast combo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The clock restaurant has great prices and service. Also very quick and tasty. I got the sausage gravy & biscuits + the egg croissant sandwich. read more

Clock Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Friendly servers, classic breakfasts done right, reasonable prices, comfortable atmosphere. What you want for a great diner is here. Thank you, I'll be back. Wandered in from the GMC dealership while my car was getting repaired. Great find! read more

Clock Restaurant - Cozy atmosphere. Senior specials for those 55+! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The woman at the cash register was unfriendly and unprofessional in her interaction with me. While dining solo at the counter, with no one else seated there, she admonished me about watching tv on my phone. No "Good morning, how's your food, I'm sorry to tell you, ..." - just an abrupt command about the phone. While explaining that I felt unwelcome and the volume was no where near the conversations at nearby tables, she talked over me and doubled down. So much for being "the friendliest" in Gainesville. read more

Sorry but i used to go there a lot but this trip nay be the last. Prices very high and quality lower than before

This is your standard local diner/restaurant with perfectly decent no frills, cooked to order standard breakfast food with generous portions. The restaurant itself is clean and cozy, a nice place to go for a chill, relaxing early morning or even early afternoon breakfast. (I have not been for lunch) The servers are friendly and if you go enough you'll soon know each other by name. Will you be wowed by a fancy omelette or jazzy stuffed french toast--no, this is not the place. It's just your decent, friendly locally owned typical American breakfast joint. I recommend. read more

A great place to grab a bite in Gainesville. I came for lunch, around 1230 on a Sunday and the place was packed, but I still got seated right away. The staff was friendly, and helpful in my decision making process. I ended up ordering the Paul Bunyan, which consists of 3 eggs, 3 sausage links, 3 slices of bacon, hash browns, and either biscuits and gravy, a biscuit, or pancakes. I went with eggs over easy, hash browns with onions and cheese, and biscuits and gravy. The eggs were prepared well, the bacon was crispy, and the hash browns indeed had cheese. I didn't taste or see onions, but that's alright. The biscuit for the biscuits and gravy was pretty large, and split in half. The biscuit itself was well prepared and cooked, and more fluffy than dense. The gravy was well seasoned, with some pretty good chunks of sausage. The coffee was good, the food was good, and I didn't hear any complaints from any of the other clientele about the restaurant. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast, look no further than The Clock. You can thank me later!!! :) read more

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Good food, fast service, and a classic, home-style breakfast environment. It was incredibly busy and we felt as if we were packed in like sardines, but that means that it's a beloved restaurant and a local staple! With so many local places going out of business, I'm happy to see The Clock staying busy. I'd give it 4.5 if Yelp would allow me. read more

You have to check this place out. It's a whole vibe. When I walked in it was like stepping back into the 1980s, before chain restaurants outnumbered family owned diners. You know the type, drop ceiling, corian and fake wood paneling, wall to wall carpet and a vacuum in the corner, knickknacks and old art. But very bright and clean. Paper place mats with Florida map with illustrated local attractions. A wall of kids fan art. And this place has clocks everywhere. There was a couple meeting with an agent about getting a mortgage on a new house, I heard them mention they'd been there most of the afternoon. Seemed like a really laid back place. The staff was so friendly, they actually comped my meal because Vystar had been down for weeks and my card declined. The Veggie burger was great, I think it was a beyond burger or something like it. Hard to tell the difference from a beef burger and not what I would've expected from a diner! Other food on the menu looked like typical diner fare: club sandwiches, meatloaf and gravy and fries and greebeans type of thing. Breakfast served all day. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Old school style dinner food great for breakfast or lunch. Constantly moving around servers filling coffee and ice teas. If you're looking some good old fashion food this is a great spot. The Turkey Ruben is bomb considering it's a healthier alternative. The prices are reasonable and service is good. It tends to be busy so parking and wait time can a little longer but it's worth it. read more

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First the staff are always friendly and attentive! Food is good and ample. Place is busy, a good sign. 10% vet discount, appreciated. Decent parking. Lots of car dealerships nearby and some will drop you off and pick you up. read more

Perfect breakfast spot a little away from campus. Classic diner feel with basic solid breakfast, friendly waitresses and cute clocks at each booth! Parking lot seemed full but we were seated right away. Fluffy big pancakes, crispy hash browns, delicious omelettes and creamy sausage gravy. read more

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Servers are friendly, decor is cute and fun, and the food is good. Service is slow and it's always packed, but it just shows how popular they are. Definitely worth a try. read more

My western omelet arrived still smoking hot. And was very good. I got 4 strips of bacon with the order. I asked onions on the hash brown and received about a tablespoon full. But that was ok even though it was .89. read more

Clock Restaurant - Western omelet with hash brown and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

So much better than the huge national chains! The people, the food, the atmosphere is great at this local treasure.

I love, love, love good old diners. Hot coffee,nice people and laughter in the background. The spoon clinks as you stir the hot coffee, the sound of people working hard to bring the food out fast and hot. The only way to make money is turning tables, and man do they come in and out. I saw three couples come and go in the first 5 minutes. Some old gator fan wanted extra tomater!! . They already know what mr johnson wants as soon as they see his face coming in the door. The workers and the customers are friends, a palpable feeling of community. It brings joy to my heart. Ignore the whiny hipsters and crybabies on their yelp page. My review is the only thing you need, the truth. Do yourself a favor and stop by, have a seat and become part of the family. read more

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The service was great and it was clean restaurant. The food was delicious even though it was breakfast. I really did enjoy it and will be back again soon. read more

Can't go wrong with this place! It has been a mainstay of Gainesville for a long time now. Well over 40 years. The food is good diner style food. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food is good. Parking lot is big. Easy access to get here. Definitely a great breakfast spot. read more

Uh. No. Never again. The service SUCKED. Our waitress never came back to the table to ask if we needed anything; we had to ask another waitress for service. When the original waitress brought our food, I politely thanked her and got nothing back. No response at all. I watched another waitress fix a tray and then lick her fingers... and the food was so so. My toast never made it out with my meal and we had to ask for it. Just ridiculous. This place has been around forever... not sure why either but as I said in the beginning.... IT SUCKED!!! Didn't leave a tip either. Tips are EARNED!! read more

Clock Restaurant - The only good thing. The cute coffee cup. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great breakfast. Service is fast and friendly serving great tasting food. Support local!

A great little breakfast-all-day kind of restaurant. You can tell the locals frequent this place, the friendly wait staff seemed to know a lot of arriving customers. We went with a group of eight and we were seated and waited on quickly. We all had different menu choices and all were happy with their food. The building & furnishings are not new but well maintained & clean. They have quite a collection of clocks! Would recommend for informal meal, good for Universitu of Florida college students (like our grandson who recommended it to us). read more

Best hidden secret I only had breakfast and it is GRRRRRRREAT! great service Great prices Good food Great food I think you should try this restaurant. read more

I went for breakfast. It's very standard diner food. I would compare it to IHOP. The prices were all right, and our server was very attentive and nice. The issues were with the food. There were 5 people in our party and we all got food at different times. It took almost 15 minutes for everyone to get their food. Two dishes were missing items and that took even longer to get. I got a mushroom omelette with home fries. The eggs were good but the fries were questionable at best. Seems like a hit or miss. read more

Clock Restaurant - Mushroom omelette with a biscuit and home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Husband, Kid, and I went out for brinner one night. Brinner, if you don't know, is breakfast for dinner. I love brinner. Best meal ever invented. We went to Clock, where we received a very nice greeting. The place was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. Our orders were taken promptly by a smiling, friendly waitress. The restaurant was mostly clean, except for the windows. It had cute clocks all around. Not so many that it was kitschy, but enough to make you know you were eating someplace named Clock. Husband had the western omelette with pancakes. He said the omelette was "not Colorado good, but solid." His pancakes were delicious. I don't usually like buttermilk pancakes, but I enjoyed these very immensely, which annoyed Husband, as they were not my pancakes to enjoy. Kid was not as happy with the waffle. She said it was a little to soft and under-cooked. And the strawberry stuff didn't taste quite right; it was really tart, in an unpleasant way. I had the french toast and sausage. If you are wondering if they have turkey sausage, they do. My food was all perfectly average. So, one 5 star review, one 1 star review, and one 3 star review. That averages out to perfectly average. read more

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This place is soooo amazing!!!!! I love stopping by for lunch or breakfast. The staff and all the customer service at this restaurant is the absolute best!!!!! My all time favorite thing is the NEW YORK STRIP!!!!! Absolutely cooked to order the way you like it and want it( juicy and tender)!!!!! THE BEST OF ALL TIME!!!!! Miss Heather you're awesome !!!!! read more

Went to Clock not long ago with my husband for lunch. Although the decor is older diner, we had the best service and the food was excellent. I got chicken tenders, salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a carrots and peas mix (veg of the day). Only two things I wasn't thrilled with: the mashed potatoes were bland and not hot and I didn't like the fact that I couldn't choose my own side veg, but since I got a good salad that didn't bother me as much. The chicken tenders were the best I've had in a restaurant. No lie. I've eaten them many times in different places. These had just the right amount of crunch and the meat was delicious. My husband had a huge breakfast platter with country fried steak. So much food! He said it was very tasty. Our server was very friendly and took great care of us. The restaurant was very clean. The owner was at the counter at check out and is super-friendly. Clock may not look like much on the outside but we'll be going back. read more

The owners, John and Karen, have done an excellent job of paying attention to detail. Real butter, homemade sauces and soups, excellent happy servers, make this restaurant one of my favorites in Gainesville. I usually order breakfast but today I had the lunch codfish plate. Every thing was cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. I highly recommend The Clock. read more

We went to eat here today and the service and the food was excellent but the way the owner talked to the staff there was disgusting I don't see how anyone works for him. The 2 servers and the cooks did an amazing job and we appreciate your service. We come there atleast 3 times a week and I think we won't be coming back the staff there shouldn't be treated that way when they are the ones doing the work and risking their lives to work for him. read more

A great little quiet mom/pop restaurant to definitely stop on in. Greeted with a genuine hello and welcome. Everyone working was nice and helpful with making suggestions from the menu and the specials listed on the door. Had the steak and shrimp. Steak was cooked a perfect medium rare but definitely needed some seasonings. *I noticed a more older (60 & above) crowd during my visit and most like a low salt diet. Salt is on the table so it was fine. My sweet tea and sides of baked potato and okra were good as well. I took a slice of key lime pie home to have later. YUM YUM YUM! The pie is made fresh on site. If I were still living in Gainesville, I'd buy a whole pie. It's a hit in your mouth of that fresh key lime taste ending with the sweetness from the graham cracker crust. Make sure to 'make time' for the Clock Restaurant. Don't let time pass you buy. read more

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Good service. Great breakfast. Love their pancakes. Has an old school diner feel. A serious time capsule. Hope this place sticks around.