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    Clock Restaurant

    3.6 (96 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CLOCK RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Senior spinach omelet with hash browns and 2 egg breakfast with patty sausage hash browns. Both with pancakes. Our server's name was Wendy.

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

    Belgian waffle bacon and eggs
    David J.

    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.

    Gregg P.

    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.

    Fresh toast combo.
    Xavier L.

    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.

    Daniel M.

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

    Cozy atmosphere. Senior specials for those 55+!
    Watermelon E.

    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!

    Adam L.

    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!!! :)

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    Joseph L.

    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!

    Steak and Eggs
    John T.

    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.

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    6 years ago

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

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    Meal was exquisite, service was everything and more, place was spotless. If you're in town, eat breakfast here!!

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    9 years ago

    This place has been here for a while now. Ive always love the atmosphere. Food is cheap and service is great. I can eat here everyday.

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    9 years ago

    Such a delightful place right outside of the student side of town

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    9 years ago

    Just stopped by at clocks. Best breakfast In town try the chicken fried steak and pancakes only $8! Definitely coming back!

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