these açaí bowls these protein shakes…read morethese owners enough said. food is amazing. people are amazing. would come here every day if i could

OMG where do I start?! Gainesville Hub is a super cute breakfast/lunch place located in downtown…read moreGainesville. They focus on serving higher protein options, using cleaner ingredients. Their menu consists of a variety of protein milkshakes, smoothies, customizable açaí bowls, waffles, and churros, as well as different types of teas/energy drinks. They give you the option to choose your own toppings and drizzles for the acai bowls, waffles, and churros, which is cool! It is quite like nothing I've been to before, in the best way! The interior is welcoming and fun. With gator memorabilia, including signed jerseys. The service is excellent and so personable. The husband and wife team who own the eatery are the nicest people. They are so sweet and really go out of their way to make sure their customers are satisfied. My dad and I both ordered a protein Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and blueberries, with a honey drizzle. The ordering system is super simple. You just order and pay at the front and they will bring it to you when it is ready. They served us our waters, my dad's milk, and some cutlery while our food was being prepared. The food came out roughly 10-15 after we ordered. It was presented very nicely and aesthetically. The waffle was hands down the best protein waffle I've ever had. It was dense, thick, and fluffy, but didn't have an artificial protein taste to it at all. The fresh berries and honey on top were the perfect addition. I also appreciated the sugar free syrup and swirls of cool whip and the side. The meal was very filling and satiating as well. Overall, I was more than impressed with Gainzville Hub! It is a wonderful establishment in downtown Gainesville serving great protein packed options. The inside is unique and fun. Service was awesome, super friendly, and efficient. The food -- phenomenal! Absolutely loved my protein Belgian waffle and had nothing but rave things to say about it. I also really appreciate how connected they are with the community and the school. You can tell they really care about their guests and the people who come by! Cannot wait to stop by again and try more menu items!

I have seen ads for this place all over my Instagram for a while now, so today I decided to try it!…read moreVale Healthy Kitchen is a Florida chain that focuses on serving healthy, clean ingredient dishes full of flavor. They offer a variety of things including curated and signature bowls/salads, açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, and some healthier treats. Their menu is quite extensive and they truly have something for everyone. Everything is also very customizable, which I appreciate! I didn't dine, but DoorDashed it instead. This was hassle free and not too expensive. I actually recommend going this route as you could save money through deals on those delivery apps. I will say, this food is slightly more expensive. But this is due to the quality of ingredients they use. I really love that they don't use seed oils and focus on using lots of whole foods. This is evident in the flavor of the food and the way you feel after eating it! I had to order their famous chicken caesar wrap. Their chicken caesar wrap includes lemon garlic chicken breast, lemon garlic kale, parmesan cheese, avocado slices, avocado caesar dressing, wrapped in either a white, spinach, or whole wheat tortilla that is pressed on a flattop. This was phenomenal and easily one of the best wraps I've had. It was huge and packed with ample amounts of chicken. The lemon garlic chicken was not dry at all and had great flavor. The lemon garlic kale accompanied the chicken perfectly and added a nice crunch. I appreciate them using kale as I felt like it didn't get soggy and the texture was nice in the wrap. The wrap also had a decent amount of sharp Parmesan which was just heavenly. The avocado was subtle, but added a creaminess to it. Then the avocado caesar dressing really ties everything together. I could go on and on about how good this wrap was. It was so balanced and there was just the amount of each ingredient in it, perfect lunch! I ended up getting a side of their kale & shaved brussel sprout salad as well, but didn't like this as much. The salad consisted of shredded kale, shaved brussel sprouts, carrots, cranberries, and maybe a nut of some sort (there isn't a description provided on their menu of this item). I was disappointed when there wasn't a dressing or something over it to bind everything together. With that being said, it was bland and not memorable. I think this would be better in a bowl as it's intended, not as a side! Overall, I was very impressed with Vale and they have easily become my favorite place to get a wrap from in Gainesville. I love that they focus on using healthy, high quality, whole foods, and avoid things like seed oils. It is evident in the flavor of their food. This does make the prices a bit higher, but you are really paying for what you get and I think the portions are worth it. My wrap my phenomenal and one of the best chicken caesar salad wraps I've had. The wrap was absolutely packed with chicken and had the perfect ratio of chicken to dressing to filling. It was a very filling meal and could easily be two servings. I will definitely need to come back and try some of their bowls as well, they truly have endless options to customize your own bowl. If you are looking for something healthier, filling, and delicious-- check this place out, you won't regret it!

We ordered a keto bowl and a wrap. The quality and taste superseded our expectations. It was…read moreabsolutely delicious and worth repeating. The staff were very nice and accommodating.

Pretty solid boba tea spot that is right across the street from UF campus. If you didn't know, you…read morewould never have imagined a boba shop tucked all the way in the back of this mixed apartment and retail building. But here it is lol. Friendly and efficient, you can grab a drink and run off to class real quick. They have lots of options to choose from and the drinks are executed well. The only downside is that this place is not the best at having a group of people and chilling here since seats are limited. But besides that, solid place :)

This is definitely my favorite boba spot in town! The atmosphere is pretty nice, as it's in a…read morelittle shopping center with some other restaurants and has lots of seating. The service is always pretty quick and they are very helpful. I typically get iced taro milk tea with strawberry popping boba, but I got a taro slush this time and it was amazing as well!

I'm a sucker for any Thai deserts or Thai tea flavored stuff and this place didn't disappoint. Came…read morehere on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. All proper covid precautions were followed and the kind staff can help you build your cup if you're unsure. They have a wide array of flavors and toppings, unmatched to some places i've seen nearby. I got the Bangkok summer with boba, mochi, and oreo crumbs and absolutely loved it. The thai tea flavor was great and delicious like most others i've tried. The toppings were all as you expect. It's rolled ice cream so it's fun to watch them make your ice cream and roll it up! Overall liked this place a lot and a cute spot to get ice cream with anyone, and try their Bangkok summer!!!!

Our family was visiting Gainesville for the weekend, and stopped by here for dessert for the first…read moretime. We were all disappointed with everything. This was our first time having rolled ice cream, and it unfortunately didn't meet our expectations. Rather than being rolled and packed nicely in a cup, our ice cream was loosely rolled and smooshed into a cup. Their new steamed buns on their menu were overcooked and dried out. We really wanted to like this spot, but this visit was an unfortunately a big miss for us.

Very pleasantly surprised by this find!…read more I wasn't sure based on mixed reviews but my husband picked up takeout for us and it was delicious. We both got poke bowls and everything was very fresh and delicious. Serving size was perfect and we both enjoyed our meals. My only complaint is that you can't build you own bowl, you can only select from their premade choices.

I was driving by Tioga Town Center in Gainesville. I wanted a protein smoothie. When searching, Big…read moreIsland Bowls popped up. I easily found curbside parking in the Town Center. It was just a block to the shop. I was immediately greeting upon entrance. Young lady was very friendly. During our conversation, she's only been working a few weeks. This retail shop has good vibes! Pop music playing in the back ground. Amazing beachy island photos on the walls. Cool colorful chairs and wall decor. I ordered a bee Healthy smoothie with protein. $13. This smoothie was made with banana, honey, parent butter, cacao nibs, bee pollen and apple juice. With protein. We talked as she prepared my Bee Healthy smoothie. This was a very nice stop for a mid morning pick me up. Mahalo

Gainesville is moving on up!…read more Back in my ol' college days, well, you'd never find such a shabby grocery store, much less a Whole Foods. The whole organic thing really hadn't caught on yet, at least in Florida. Sure, you had vegetarians, but it wasn't to the degrees we have now. Anyhow, stopped here on my way to Tallahassee. Had dinner there. They had many options, but admittedly it seemed they were missing in action. Thank goodness I waited a few minutes because honestly that chicken I had was juicy. It definitely hit the spot, especially as I got to sit down languidly and enjoy it with my companion. Definitely wish the one in Tallahassee looked like this one. Heck, this one even gives competition to some of the ones in South Florida. I was left quite impressed. Truly the only reason I'm docking a star is because I had to wait for food.

Purchased pizza by the slice as advertised 2 for $7.00. I will confess that I really didn't…read morequestion my receipt 2@ 3.99. So this in on me. However, one pizza slice was Margaritaviile ?? and to my surprise there was a penny in the crust. For some reason, I don't think the penny was an ingredient for this pizza.

I stop by this Tropical Smoothie regularly on my way to class or whenever I'm passing through the…read morearea, and it's become one of my favorite go-to spots. The staff are consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes me want to keep coming back. Emily is especially amazing as she consistently makes the best smoothies I've ever had at Tropical and is super kind. The store is also always very clean. I would defiantly say if you're looking for a quick, reliable smoothie spot with great service then this is the spot for you.

I walked up to the counter while there was one person in the store and inquired about my online…read moreorder. Some blonde girlie was working the counter and said she's making it. I proceeded to wait for 10 minutes and then finally someone asked me if i was waiting to order and i said i've been waiting for my online order. he just pointed to the back, where the one girl had put the order wordlessly. customer service is not there. On my way out I said "i'm kinda surprised you didn't tell me it was ready". I got purposefully turned backs and the vibe they don't give a fuck. Not the kind of employees that are stellar in the service industry lol. In addition to this, the bowl. pictures below. The bowl is maybe 1/4 full compared to the picture? Least to say i'm kinda disappointed/dissatisfied with both the food and service