Stopped here while traveling to Central Florida for a wedding. Loved the bacon, egg and cheese…read morecroissant and the extra crispy hash browns! Our server was very nice and she answered all of our questions, of which we had many! We were able to sit outside on a nice spring morning before it got too hot. It wasn't the greatest since it's near the main road but they do have a lot of greenery up so you can't see it but you do hear it. I would love to have another one of those sandwiches again!

Last minute breakfast decision and wow I am so pleased that we decided on the Metro Diner!…read more As soon as we pulled up I had a good feeling about this place and I'll be honest coming from New York I miss my diners! Needless to say this the Metro diner truly surpassed my expectations. We walked in and were greeted immediately and asked if we would like to sit outside which is a covered area or indoors. We chose inside given it being a hot humid day and wanting that extra comfort. The vibe felt amazing with all the smiles and yes even though busy all the wait staff was hopping doing their business! We were seated and told about the specials and given the menu. I was unsure what I wanted because I think I could have eaten a little bit of everything! I did ask the waitress a couple of suggestions and one of them was the pancakes I had chosen. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day! How cool is that and rare. They had a chicken and waffle special that was actually half a chicken ( pieces ) fried with Belgium waffles, powdered sugar and sweet strawberry butter served with their signature sweet and spicy sauce. I'll be honest when I had seen someone else get their plate I was surprised. It looked absolutely incredible and well tremendous. On their specials they had banana pudding pancakes or waffles, this also sounded amazing. It had walnuts, butter and powdered sugar and definitely banana. I am most certainly glad that I chose this as it was incredibly. Super fluffy, flavorful and the banana was not overwhelming there was a perfect balance of flavors. There was a sauce on them that I assume was the banana pudding. It was light and just enough to not overpower the pancake itself. We had also ordered croissant French toast and my son absolutely loved them. They were crispy on the outside yet fluffy and flavorful with a fantastic texture topped with some powdered sugar. Some ordered hash browns, these were also delicious and homemade with a great texture and the portion like all the other dishes pretty large. We had all tried the biscuits and gravy. These too were delicious with such a nice balance of flavors. The biscuits indeed homemade. We were all very pleased with everything. Some eggs over easy and bacon cooked perfectly. The coffee honestly the best I've had in years. I'm a coffee drinker and I cannot figure this coffee was outstanding! I had four cups and wish for more ha ha. Best of all I must compliment the service. I have not been to a restaurant of any sort with such attentive service, quality service as we received here in years. The waitress kept refilling my coffee and water, brought my son more soda ( even a container to take his home ) asked everyone if they needed anything at appropriate times and was extremely kind and considerate. I will be back and I highly recommend the Metro Diner for a great meal, quality service and relaxed environment that you will enjoy. Address: 2130 SW 34th St. Gainsville, Florida 32608 Phone: (352)353-2889 Hours: Friday 7AM-8PM Saturday 7AM-8 PM Sunday 7AM-8 PM Monday 7AM-8PM Tuesday 7AM-8PM Wednesday 7AM-8 PM Thursday 7AM-8PM Wheelchair Accessible *** ( it can be a little tight sitting indoors but outside sitting is a notably more open space. Metrodiner.com

Food is gr8! Waiters and cooks are gr8! Always enjoy eating…read morehere. These folk treat everyone as family. Always clean! Portions are almost always too big!! LOL

This is old school diner home cooking, by a very professional, friendly staff of conscientious…read moreservers and cooks. I always look for the Biscuits & Gravy and they did not disappoint. Gravy was well seasoned and plentiful, that was not like paste, but thin enough to hold all the sausage in it. Fluffy and fresh biscuit, not like a rock. If you are familiar with diner dining the ambience hasn't changed in 40 years. And clean

Amazing diner! We…read morecame from Miami on a trip to get a quick breakfast, and we loved it. The service was great, food was tasty, and we loved the dog puzzle decor on the walls. We would love it if they had one in Miami!

I got the veggie omelet and the biscuit and my boyfriend got the country fried steak. The biscuit…read morewas so fluffy and moist, which is hard to find. The omelet was also really fluffy. The only thing to keep in mind is the prices on the menu are cash prices. They charge a fee for credit cards. They also charge $3 for food sharing, which was odd. But quick service, good breakfast.

I had the most amazing brunch after church at 43rd St. deli. I like this location the best, because…read morethey were able to seat nine people right away. The food was AMAZING! such great company as well and great service. highly recommend.

Nice spot for lunch. Staff was very good. Had the club and the pastrami sandwich. Pastrami had…read moregood flavor but was a little tough. Needs to be sliced thinner. Fries were good.

We visited this cute little family-owned restaurant called The Clock, and now we understand exactly…read morewhy 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. = )

I hadn't been to The Clock in almost twenty years, so I figured it was time to pop back in. The…read morebiggest 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.

The food at this restaurant is great, from the huge pancakes to the sausages and scrambled eggs…read more The service was excellent too, our server Tori was on top of it. The ambiance was good , not too fancy , but kind of quiet and easy to talk to each other without shouting across the room. We will definitely be back, great place.

Absolutely delightful. Had the waffles "Florida" wonderfully scrumptious! Thank you Riley, you…read moreare fantastic! Worth the trip from Tennessee.

43rd deli is deli(cious)!! Great breakfast/brunch spot with local charm. There were for sure a lot…read moreof regulars there which speaks for how good this place is. Lots of seating for big parties, the service was decently fast, and the food was pretty yummy. Would recommend their omelettes as I've had a couple of them, and their traditional breakfast with pancakes, eggs and bacon. I'm only deducting 1 star because I don't think this is the BEST breakfast place in Gainesville BUT it is still a solid choice! It deli(vered)

This is our favorite breakfast place in Gainesville! The food is consistently great, the staff are…read morekind and efficient with great attitudes. The restaurant is always clean, nothing fancy and feels like home.

Fantastic service even though understaffed, great food, perfect environment, not to expensive and…read morevery good coffee all in all 9.5/10 highly recommend

First off I have never eaten a biscuit that taste exactly like my grandmother biscuits until I came…read morehere. I got the Sticky Maple Biscuit and let me say it was very flavorful. It was seasoned very well and the biscuit was soft inside and toasty on the outside . It was so delicious I ordered a second one to go. The ambience is welcoming and the staff was very pleasant. From ordering your food to sitting down, all staff was very nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Visit after visit, year after year, this place is still the best Greek spot in town. Also up there…read morefor best lunch spot, period. I got my usual gyro platter; about $15. Sounds pricey but my wife and I spit it and still had some leftovers. Also, this might seem a bit off topic but this place has some of the best fries. Great seasoning. My platter came with a generous portion of gyro meat, and the side salad was nicely prepared. If you haven't tried this place and you like a good gyro, drop by, you won't be disappointed.

Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

The restaurant was full of people, but the dinners were not on top of each other (plenty of room…read morebetween tables), like many restaurants. All food was fresh, the best ingredients, and cooked correctly. Prices for a steak house were less than I expected. The next time I am in Gainesville, I will be going back.

We were in town for a concert and booked a reservation at Spurrier's Gridiron Grill about a week…read moreahead of time. Definitely glad we did, because I'd highly recommend getting a reservation here. We went on a Saturday around noon and found out they do a buffet brunch until 3pm. I wasn't expecting that at all, but it ended up being awesome. The shrimp and grits were amazing. I don't know what they put in those grits, but they were seriously scrumptious. The chicken wings and sliders were also really good. The place itself is really nice and well put together. Our server was good too and even gave us some recommendations for breweries in the area, which was appreciated. Overall, great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.