We were looking for a quick lunch spot and found this deli on yelp. I didn't read the reviews so I didn't know it was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I ordered a veal spare rib meal with salad from the specials menu, my wife ordered the salmon sandwich. Both meals were fantastic and everything was very fresh. I would consider it to revile far fancier restaurants in terms of quality and presentation. If you are looking for a great place and don't mind sitting outside on a patio and busing your own table this is for you! read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Veal short rib platter - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Finally tried this awesome spot located in the 4th Ave Food Park! I had heard so much about this place and it was even featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives". Their menu consists of some staple sandwiches, wraps, sausage dogs, and salads, along with daily specials. They also have a meat counter where you can buy a variety of very unique flavored/seasoned meats that are all made in house. The shop isn't super big and there is limited indoor seating. Although the food park offers plenty of coveted outdoor seating options. Service was great and pretty quick. The guy who took my order was helpful in answering my questions too. Everything is made fresh to order with higher quality ingredients. This is very evident in the taste of the sandwiches, they are truly next level! I ended up ordering a Muffuletta sandwich and a walking taco. Both of these were on the daily special menu. The muffuletta was loaded with ham, salami, mortadella, Swiss cheese, provolone, olives, Dijon aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion on ciabatta. This sandwich was huge! The meat was super flavorful and you could really taste each one of them in each bite. I loved the ciabatta, especially because it wasn't too thick and didn't take away from the sandwich. The cheeses were mild melted perfectly on the sandwich. The fresh tomato's, lettuce, and onion complimented the other components nicely as well. I will say I wish the olives and aioli had been more prominent, as this is what truly makes a muffuletta of muffuletta. So I wouldn't really classify this as a traditional muffuletta sandwich and it reminded me more of an Italian sandwich. The walking taco included Fritos, chilli, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and house-made ranch. I thought these were decent. This wasn't the most impressive thing, but it was still tasty. I wish there had been more meat in the chilli and the cheese was melted on top of the Fritos. The onions were simply chopped red onions and seemed too strong for the dish. While this was good, it isn't something I'd go out of the way to order. I would probably stick to the sandwiches and such as that is what truly shines here! Overall, I was more than impressed with this place. I love that it is located in the food park too! Ordering is easy and the service is welcoming. They offer a nice variety of deli options and there is something for everyone. You can taste the difference in the food here compared to other places. They use high quality ingredients and put a lot of passion into their work. I also love that they have fun switching up parts of the menu daily with unique options. While my muffuletta reminded me more of an Italian sando, it was still one of the best sandwiches I've had in the area by far. The sandwich was absolutely packed with meat and made the price completely justifiable. The bread was really fresh and not too thick, which I really appreciated. The walking taco was decent, but nothing to ride home about. If you are in the area and want a good sandwich, I HIGHLY recommend stopping by. read more

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Great sausages. Hearty portions. Laid back, casual, outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. Staff are super passionate about their meats. You can also buy meat fresh or frozen, including some rare find game meats. read more

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Of course since this spot was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives - everyone in town wants to spot in to check it out, including myself. Today, my family and I came here for lunch and ordered the lamb sausage gyro and the Triple D special. Our wait was about 20 minutes, however since we are in 4th Ave food park we walked over to Opus Coffee for some coffee and refresher. It is a pretty nice day outside so we took our food and ate in the park. I must say the hype is real! The gyro was not like anything I've seen before. I was expecting the typical gyro. However, the plating was a huge piece of pita open face with all of the toppings and pieces of lamb sausage. The star of the show was the lamb sausage. It doesn't have a game taste to it and is very flavorful. In addition to that, I really enjoyed the curry chickpeas. They're coated all over in curry seasoning and pair well with the dill and buttermilk dressing. Everything was fresh, from the veggies to the sausage. One thing I really enjoyed about this lunch overall was the fact that as large as the portion was, you didn't feel heavy or sickly full. Also, the price for the food was very reasonable as well. I see why this is definitely a local favorite and a great find in Gainesville. I'm mad that I never ventured over to Fehrenbacher before as much as I frequent the food park, but I look forward to my next visit here! read more

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After our neighbor who saw this on Diner's told us that he went and enjoyed and thoroughly recommended; we had to give this place a try. This is in UF's little "food park" area- an area where we've had burgers as well as Opus coffee. Very pleased that this place was here. Seating can be tricky but don't let that dissuade you from coming here- there's more seating in the back ! Menu had lots of tasty sounding fresh ingredient options to choose from . Hubby had a fresh smoked salmon platter & a local beer- I had a caprese wrap & water (DD lol). Both of our items were suuppperrrr fresh and loaded with the goodies -no skimping here. If you're in the area definitely worth the stop! We will return read more

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We drive 7.5 hours round trip in one day, to see our outstanding doctors at U of Fl Gainesville. So with a pretty hefty appetite we chose Fehrenbacher's based upon their wonderful reviews. Our "go to " spot for Reuben's has been the 43rd St deli which was closed. Upon entering I immediately admired their amazing, most creative visually and content wise, full-wall hand scripted unique menu - - great graphics and colors! Their custom made t shirts in soft turquoise and purple are beautiful. We loved reading the menu's offering of venison, special prime rib etc. The cozy restaurant was very well set up considering the space, and the back yard was most lush, beautiful and inviting. But we were not hungry for sausage, so I ordered the barbecue rib sandwich $14 and huge! My husband the Reuben $12- - both great rare prices. The four star is because the Reuben had zero sauerkraut, no Russian dressing or sauce, and was filled instead with 2 inches of chopped non seasoned purple cabbage, and the meat was not flavorful but sadly bland. Bread and side veggies excellent. My rib sandwich with requested added barbecue sauce was outstanding and gave me three meals ( I don't eat big portions). The rib meat fell off the bone after gentle fork nudging as I slowly savored eat bite! Everyone who came in ordered sausages, so when we return to Gainesville next month we shall try the sausages - - the Mediterranean platter is calling my name! read more

Me and my friends have been meaning to try this place ever since we walked by it after a run. We saw this tik tok of people trying their hotdogs which just added fuel to the fire so of course we had to go the moment we were all free. The guy at the front was super nice and helpful when it came to giving us recommendations: we were stuck between the 3 little pigs and the intimidator and he warned us the latter was going to be spicy but yum so that's what we got. The back of the restaurant is so cute and has a nice outdoor patio area with a lot of picnic tables. It definitely gives a good spot for live music and chilling with friends over good food. I don't do super well with spicy foods but the hot dog was still good, and they cut it in half so my friend and I could share it! This was our pre-run club fuel and I broke my 2 mile PR so lowkey maybe these hotdogs have some kind of superpower... read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - The intimidator - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The sandwiches are bomb! I brought some colleagues for a quick lunch. They were very impressed with the sandwiches and portions. If you're in the area give it a try. The boiled peanuts were off the chain!! read more

I had to try this place after watching Guy Fieri's Diner Drive in and Dives on Food Network. Amazing they featured the Gainesville food scene. First the 4th Ave Food park is where Fehrenbacher's is located, went on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch. I had the Triple D special, Mediterranean salad with lamb sausage. The salad was fresh with pita and the sausage was freshly made, didn't have a lamb taste at all. The wait was not long and the staff were very friendly. I got my food to go and sat outside in the park enjoying the nice Florida sunshine and the amazing food. I have eyes on some other menu items so I will definitely return. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Walked in to what we thought was a small cafe type restaurant. You walk in there are a few small barstools along the front window. We were greeted and asked our order. We had previously glanced at the menu but hadn't decided yet, he went with the Charcuterie board and I ordered the Reuben sandwich. We both got a canned drink and we both got a bag of chips. Our total was $44. They gave us a buzzer for when our food would be ready and told us they had seating in the back and fans as well. We walked o it the back door to an area that had covered patio with fans and a huge backyard fenced in with plenty of seating wi Ty trees as well. It was very nice day and the fans were great. We got buzzed and I went and got our food. My sandwich was stuffed pretty good it came on Rye bread homemade pickled cabbage which was pretty mild (I appreciated). They also served it with homemade pickles with capers. I had never had them but they were ok. His charcuterie board had homemade sausage, Brie, fresh mozzarella, feta cheese, grapes, homemade pickles with capers, lettuce pickled cabbage, olives, seasoned garbanzo beans, prosciutto, pita bread, green apple and a garlic mayo dollops. The Reuben was very flavorful and I would have again but I did miss the sharp tang of the sauerkraut, which he pickled cabbage didn't have that bite I was looking for He really enjoyed his board but we saw someone else get one and they might have gotten a bit more stuff not sure if they were friends or that they allow substitutions it was our first time. We would ask next time and I would visit again to try different menu items. read more

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Great local spot with hardworking and friendly staff. Plenty of parking with a large parking lot, during lunch hour you may need to circle the block for street parking. There is a small counter with stool seating indoor but with this gorgeous Florida weather, there is great outdoor seating! Pet friendly (outdoor area). Excellent quality sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards - (meat, vegetarian friendly options available). There wasn't a long wait, but a regular shared a tip to avoid the lunch rush, call ur order in ahead. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Ham and Turkey club - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

After recently being featured on the Food Networks' Diners Drive-Ins and Dives program, my dining companion and I decided to make a day trip to Gainesville to try out Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage shop. This shop is located in the 4th Avenue Food Park. There are small shops here including a very cool Airstream Trailer that houses a coffee cart. My dining companion and I had no trouble finding parking on late Saturday morning. One of the shops in the food park is the Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop (more about that in another review), which was also recently featured on DDD. Funny how you think these restaurants are located miles apart from one another and then they're about 4 storefronts away in the same shopping cener. Fehrenbacher's is as much a counter service restaurant as it is a sausage shop. Plenty of people get something to eat while they're here and take home fresh or frozen sausage for later on. Since we were traveling, we took home frozen sausage to try at a future date. My dining companion and I ordered sausage dogs for lunch while we were here. I ordered the The Three Little Piggys, which included Sausage, Pulled pork BBQ, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled onions, Dijon aioli on a bun. My dining companion ordered the Frank Stallone, which included Sausage, Prosciutto, Dijon aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled onions, Olives, Roasted garlic, Fresh mozzarella, Parmesan on a bun. The service was pleasant and swift. We saw the owner, Adam Fehrenbacher, in the kitchen area making the entree creations! We didn't say anything, but how cool it was to see the owner on premise actually working there. And I say that because when my dining companion and I have visited other DDD, we rarely see the person featured on the show on the premise, kitchen or front house. So kudos to Mr. Fehrenbacher!!! There are a few bar stools and a slender window counter if you want to eat a quick bite inside. Otherwise go around the corner of the counter, down the hall and you'll see the door to the covered deck area, with picnic table seating, as well as other table seating in the courtyard shared between the other food establishments in the 4th Avenue Food Park. And I recommend the outdoor seating! The day we visited, there was live music, shade from the canopy of trees and a nice breeze. A great way to enjoy a meal. Our sausage dogs were hot, with fresh toppings and delicious! If we visit Gainesville again, we would stop here. I recommend this shop! read more

So I'd been hoping to try this place for some time but they close at six in the evening and previously had been closed on Sundays though they now are open on Sundays, so I'd not been around when they were open before. But today I was riding my bike on the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail so I figured I would stop by and I'm so glad I did. The shop is small and was full of customers before the Gators game when I stopped in but the staff is super-quick at taking care of everyone. The shop decor is whimsical and cute but overall there's also this all-business sense about it which is fitting for a German sausage shop. I'd planned to get a sausage sandwich but changed my mind when I saw they had a house-smoked salmon platter and ordered that. Thus, I cannot speak to the quality of their famous sausages however I can indeed say this: their smoked salmon is easily some of the best I've ever had. It was served like a salad and had homemade potato salad and pickles with it which were just perfect and again, the smoked salmon itself was incredible. I will be back soon for some sausages: fact. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Homemade smoked salmon. - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

First time having this place and it did not disappoint. Love the sandwiches and the huge outdoor seating and also a chalk board to draw stuff and a cool van to sit in when you eat your sandwiches. read more

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Great place for a late Sunday lunch! We split The Frank Stallone while sitting outside under shade trees. The sausage sandwich was excellent and we'll be back to try other combinations on the menu! read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I had an amazing experience at Frank & Botchers! The food was absolutely delicious--every bite was full of flavor. The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. I'll definitely be back! read more

A hyper delicious, very local meat purveyor. Smoked fish and fancy cheese sometimes! They will sell you what you did not know you needed and it will be delicious!‼ Visit the protein pros, TODAY! read more

Wow the food was outstanding at this small simple little sushi / Asian restaurant! Service was great too. And the white wine for $8/glass was very good too. read more

I have been dying to test out Fehrenbacher's and I finally did yesterday. And, it was well worth it! I got the Frank Stallone. Absolutely great sandwich. The sausage was cooked perfectly. The casing gave off a nice snap every time I bit into it. And all the toppings perfectly matched with the sausage. Don't let the photo fool you either, the sandwich is BIG and I was barely able to finish it! Loved the place too! Between watching an employee grind meats, checking out their deli case, and their cool merchandise, I am in love with this spot! Can't wait to go back! read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - The Frank Stallone - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I don't know why this place isn't more popular. I guess it kinda hides in the shopping center. Everytime I come here I am never disappointed. I am a big fan of their Reuben read more

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Overall might only deserve 4.5 stars, but the (spicy) sausage sandwich is awesome and justifies the 5 stars! Worth a detour just for that. Whatever variation you choose. The pulled pork grilled cheese was very good. Skip the cold smoked salmon sandwich. read more

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Incredibly disgusting, and also unsanitary. The lunch menu portions are very small, and didn't fill me up (I weigh 130 pounds) No flavor, and very poorly put together. The photo I attached kind of says it all lol. They ask for tips on top of an incredibly high price, especially with how little food they give you (regarding lunch menu options) Very funky smell inside, and I left with my skin and eyes burning from God knows what. Avoid at all costs. The employees also seem to get very rude if you dont leave the infamous "ipad tip" in which the tip options start at 20% and only go up from there. Just a weird, nasty, gross place. Ruined my lunch. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Nasty sandwich. - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

After months of having this place on my list, I finally got to try it. I must say that I was pretty disappointed with my meal. The sausage of the day was quite bland. The aioli seasoning did not do much to aid the flavor, and the pickled onions were almost undetectable. Perhaps the most egregious error was the hard bread. In fact I ended up just taking the sausage off and eating it by itself. On a more positive note, the employees are extremely friendly and people were wearing gloves. I could be convinced to try it again, but I'm not in a rush. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - The intimadator with salt and pepper sausage of the day - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Homemade sausage and a variety of flavors. We got fennel. Also lamb sausage. You can order sandwiches on some really good crusty bread with assorted sausages and toppings. We opted to take home a few pounds and have them later nice clean shop friendly staff. Parking around the side. In the same little plaza is a satchels pizza opus ,coffee and the bakery read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Display counter assorted sausages - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The sausage here is amazing and I stop in every time I'm in town. Thanks to this wonderful product, I will never buy grocery store sausage ever again because now I know the difference between good sausage and bad sausage. read more

Simply amazing. I've never had a meal that wasn't spectacular here. Is always fresh and delicious. The owner and the workers are super nice. read more

A Picture might have helped me not make this mistake. I will definitely have to try Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage another time and order something different, just because I had heard such positive things prior. The positives are there are plenty of other restaurants around to choose from and a wonderful social park/beergarden in the backyard area. I swung by and picked up one of their top recommended sausage sandwich. It was, lack luster in flavor and to be honest the taste was off. Day old pre-packed bread is the worst - so sad to not see a collaboration with so many great local bakeries!!!! I was tearing off chunks of the bread just to cope. I took two bites and the rest went into the trash. The flavor just over infuse my mouth with a weird boiled meat undesirable taste. This Sausage sandwich is a Pass for me. I would have preferred it grilled at least. read more

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I checked out Fehrenbacher's for a late lunch and it was honestly difficult to choose what to go with off their long list of delicious-sounding sandwiches. I selected the muffuletta, which came with a hefty amount of smoked ham, mortadella, and salami. I've never heard of a muffuletta sandwich with lettuce but this one came with it piled high, along with tomatoes and pickled onions. The olive tapenade (which is the signature part of a muffuletta) was nothing more than green olives chopped in half, which made this ultimately a disappointing sandwich. Located in the 4th Avenue Food Park, there are plenty of vegetarian options for those in your party who don't have a particular proclivity for poultry and pork. They have a wide selection of specialty meats for special occasions or the everyday grill out. I would check out Fehrenbacher's again to try some of the other sandwiches on the menu. read more

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This was my second time here, the first time we got a salmon bowl that was delicious. This time, I got the intimidator and for anyone who likes spicy food, yes it was spicy!! My girlfriend got the breakfast sandwich (the big boy) and really enjoyed that as well. The food came quick and we were satisfied with our choice of restaurant and food The location is also great as you can choose indoor seating or to go outdoor to the food park and find a table. We got opus coffee too. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - The intimidator - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Great sausages great sandwiches and good meats that you can buy separately (I bought a brisket to take home and smoke).

I do not eat meat, so I cannot attest to the quality of the sausage personally. However, my fiancé likes what he has gotten from here. The vegetarian options are very limited (not surprising for a butcher shop) but they are available. The location is great. I love sitting on the back patio area. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - a platter of food - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

That pastrami... just perfection! As a regular in my lunch rotation I have tried quite a few sandwiches off the menu but oh that Pastrami Experience... it was definitely an experience for the taste buds! I think I was moaning as I ate! read more

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Gainesville has grown so much from my college days. I love seeing it thrive and being able to visit family and grabbing a bite to eat. If you are picky when it comes to sausages - this place has you covered! You won't be disappointed by the length & width - hearty and loaded - standard prices. lol The one we ordered was $12 and called #12. It included prosciutto, olive, mozzarella cheese, sprinkle of parmesan, pickled red onion, and other veggies, but of course my fav. was a couple of whole roasted garlic. The sausage had a lot of great flavors - moist, all the herbs were a harmonious blend and so tasty. Mind you - I've been to Germany & this was much better to me in comparison (Shhh - Don't tell my hubs)! I thought the chips were expensive, a small bag for $2.00! The beer was only $5.50 - normal price and very drinkable after a couple miles of hiking at Sweetwater Wetland! For $21, this includes a sausage, beer & chips! They have a Biergarden with picnic tables, lots of mulch (super kid friendly) for stability & spaced out so it was so safe. Besides authentic and homemade sausages - you can order charcuterie. Tacos / pizza available next door as well as a coffee truck - very charming area! My only complaint is that the staff wore their mask below their chin. read more

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My husband loves sausage and mash! Put some baked beans on the side! Voila! It's been finding the right sausage. Boy oh boy did we! Absolutely delicious and I'm not a sausage person. So we are sold! Much more to try out and so looking forward to it! read more

I love this spot at 4th ave food park. You can grab yourself a draft beer and one of their spectacular boards and enjoy the scenery outside. Be sure to check out their social media page for their most up-to-date menu. They do have vegetarian options though limited as you may have guessed. Only downside is that there's a lot of flies outside that will inevitably gather around your delicious meal. Otherwise, check this place out. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - To-go charcuterie board - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Never had a bad meal here. The ingredients they use here, you can tell a lot of thought goes into the menu. I hope this place thrives.... support good food!!! read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - The Frank sausage - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Found 2bugs in my to-go charcuterie board. One was alive the other was dead. I found them at the very bottom of the container under some lettuce that I previously stuffed in my mouth and ate before finally looking down. I couldn't identify the type of bugs. I thought maybe fly but the antennas were so long that I wasn't sure. Safe to say when I saw the live one wiggling around on it's back I ran to the bathroom to empty out my stomach. I always wanted to try a charcuterie board so this ruined the experience for me. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Bug - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I had high expectations about the sausage here since it's in the name and boy did it not disappoint. Ordered the Sausage Sandwich and it was HUGE. The sausage was delicious with so much flavor. The dijon mustard spread over the other toppings helped make this massive sandwich be a great one. Also had a draft beer to pair with the sandwich. You can enjoy your food and drink outside at their Biergarten/patio or at the park with picnic tables that is connected to it. Make sure you come early, since I came on a Saturday at 3pm and most of the menu was already sold out. Will definitely be coming back to try out some of their other meats and sandwiches. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Sausage sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I had a chance to sample Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage at the Haile Farmer's Market and it was delicious! They offer several kinds of sausages including [I was told] a vegan option made with The Tempeh Shop's tempeh. I didn't get to try this one yet, but will look for it. According to their website: The owner and chef of 20 years, Adam Fehrenbacher [Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage] "sources its pork from the Meat Lab at UF. Adam explained that the pork industry doesn't use hormones and only antibiotics when they're sick. His sausage only contains fresh ingredients, and no sodium nitrates." Great to know... Some of my recommendations: Try the Panang Red Curry Sausage, Herb & Garlic Sausage, Salt & Pepper Smokeys, Rosemary Lamb Sausage and Spanish Chorizo. Amazing selection and an excellent way to support local. They are cooking up good things for the community. read more

Fehrenbacher's Artisan Sausage - Try some samples @ Haile Farmers Market - Meat Shops Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The best place for lunch in Gainesville. All products are nitrate free and incredibly delicious. Many interesting twists on expertly crafted sausages. Even the charcuterie boards and salads are amazing! read more