I usually go to Tioga, but today I brought my mom here and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the chicken…read morenachos, and let me tell you... these weren't just nachos. This was an event. A whole experience. A mountain of food so generous it could easily feed two people, layered like an edible masterpiece. The plate came overflowing with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, queso, and shredded cheese, all draped over perfectly seasoned chicken. Every bite felt warm and comforting, the kind of food that makes you pause mid‑conversation because the flavor hits you in waves. Creamy, crunchy, fresh, savory... everything balanced beautifully. I also tried the al pastor, and it was incredible. Tender, juicy, with that perfect hint of sweetness and char that makes al pastor unforgettable. You can taste the love and intention in every bite. I loved that you could see the pineapple chunks because usually places just use pineapple juice . The atmosphere was cozy, the service was kind, and the food felt like it was made by people who care. If you're anywhere near Alachua, do yourself a favor and stop here. This place deserves all the stars.

The service here is amazing. They truly care about the food and about their customers. Shout out to…read moreLindsay. You won't be disappointed.

Traditional wings on the small side hence I guess they'd give you six instead of five. French fries…read morefresh.

Horrible service, asked Savannah for extra sauce and she acted like it was a problem, gave us our…read morefood and slammed the window.

Very nice. Love the freshness, the options, and the health benefits…read more Depending on who's making your salad, you may not get the portion you desire, as each time I go I get more or less. One particular employee skimps pretty hard on the portions, which is just annoying. Also there's no place to park. So for those reasons I can't give 5 stars, but the overall execution of this place is great.

Stopped in while helping my daughter move back in for her sophomore year at UF. I wasn't super…read morefamiliar with how the ordering process worked, so I ended up with a Build Your Own bowl--lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes--and added chicken, even though I didn't really want to. It wasn't exactly what I was going for, but that's more on me than the place. We also got a Pick Two combo: a strawberry banana smoothie (with oat milk, banana, strawberries, flax seeds, and agave) and the Thai Chicken Crunch salad (romaine, red cabbage, roasted chicken, carrots, celery, and wontons). Everything was decent and fresh, just nothing that really stood out flavor-wise. We took everything to go since we were busy getting her room set up, and it worked for what we needed--a quick, fairly healthy option. One thing I wish they offered was a smaller portion size; everything felt a bit too much for a light lunch.

It's really good pizza and the people are very nice and sitting out side was nice they had fans…read moregoing so it was still cool.

Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!…read more The cutest restaurant and the food is so good. Their gluten free crust is delicious. Very different than traditional GF crust. Thicker, but still chewy and crispy. The toppings are fresh and their homemade salad dressings are amazing. The staff is so nice and friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough good things! They also have gluten free desserts.

Visiting from out of town, saw positive reviews so we dropped in for lunch…read more I had the "The Saprano" hot Italian: lots of meat and the chibatta bread was delicious. My wife had "The Man in the Black Hat," essentially two different sandwich halves. Don't miss this place for a great meal. BTW, had a hard time deciding what to get as the options were varied and plentiful!

We drove from Jacksonville to Gainesville for a day of exploring and lunch. Our middle daughter and…read moreher husband said "next time you're in Gainesville you MUST eat at The Paper Bag!" We had some long time friends come down with us as well. Our first stop on our Gainesville Adventure was here! I ordered the #9. Tony Montana Cubano. I have to say I've had many Cuban sandwich's before but this Cuban sandwich was the BEST! I love the flavor of seasoned pork they use as well as the Boars Head Meat. I do believe all those makes the difference. If you like Cuban sandwich's you must try this one. Also our friends with us ordered the #12 Uncle Drew Monte Cristo and shared and they loved it! All the staff were super friendly! It took about 10 minutes for us to get our sandwich's. Everything was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend The Paper Bag!

Don't use the reservation system on their website, if you do you won't get seated…read more This is a great restaurant, but little things like this will keep us from returning.

The Stonehouse Neighborhood Grill has been open for about six months now, and I finally had a…read morechance to head out that way and give it a try at a time when it wasn't insanely busy. Weekends are a tough time to go here, as it tends to be very busy during that time, but I had some time off on a weekday and went there for a late lunch, and that did the trick. The place is laid out like a pretty standard sports bar. There is a bar close to the veranda that allows folks on the veranda to order as well as those inside, and bar seating on both sides. I sat at the bar since I was solo this time around, and quickly got a menu to go through what they have. The menu is pretty standard, but there were one or two combo platters that are not as common. I went for the ribs and wings platter. The wings were nice, had a smoky flavor to them. The ribs were a st louis style cut, and also had a nice flavor. Not really sure that the place has barbecue as their primary food... more likely they are aimed at making burgers and steaks in the kitchen. However, the food was good, the folks working there were nice, and I enjoyed my meal. Try to catch the place when it isn't insanely busy.

Just love these small town / locally owned restaurants. Walking down main street, itbhas that vibe,…read moreold historic buildings.Had saved this place to my want to try list and today was the day! We were greeted by several very enthusastkc workers, took our order and food came out fairly quickly.They make own unique spin bread i call it. Cant recall actual name for it, but it has like a croissant like texture, soft and buttery. I had Ham and swiss and wife and frie d both had the pulled pork. And we all in agreement we made a great choice for lunch. It is definitely worth the short trip from Gainesville. Put it on your want to try list today!!

This place doesn't draw you in; but it's worth a visit. The 'spinwiches' are based on a unique…read morebread, a bit like wide strips of crescent roll dough wrapped in a spiral around something and baked. Like crescent roll dough, the seams didn't always stay together, and mine seemed like it could have used an extra minute in the oven. Other than that, it contributed to a good Ham and Swiss spinwich, rather thick-sliced meat with cheese, tomato, lettuce and plenty of mayo. It came with potato chips (Ruffles?) and I chose the fruit salad (mostly grapes, some pineapple and honeydew.) We started with the Hungarian Mushroom Soup (special of the day), which was excellent, very dark and with a lot of earthy flavor. It came with a piece of the same bread for dipping.

I was out for a nice Sunday ride on the motorcycle, and when I do that I keep an eye out for places…read morethat I have never been to for a nice lunch, usually aiming for just before noon in order to avoid the church crowd. This restaurant has an entry on the corner of the building, with outdoor seating along one side of the building. I opted for the outdoor seating as it was a nice day. I was escorted out to my table, and my drink order was taken. Going through the menu, I opted for a burger with fries. It was quite pleasant out, and waiting for my food was not a problem. The burger was quite good, and the fries were decent as well. The price point is a bit more than most of the sports bars out there, but the Tioga area tends to boost the cost of things a bit. All in all, a nice place to have a bite to eat. I can see this place being very good for brunch.

Sitting here wondering what it is that doesn't draw me to this place time and again. Because don't…read moreget me wrong the food is good here. It's been about a year since our last visit and here's what I've come up with. 1. The water is terrible. Please buy a filter. I think it's the worst water I've had in a Gainesville restaurant. 2. This place can't decide if it's a restaurant or bar. It's loud. Very loud when full. I couldn't even understand the server and my husband had to sit next to me. The bar is the focal point. It should really be in the other room off to the side. It takes up too much space and it's obnoxiously loud. 3. The menu: Again. It's a bar menu. Large selection of handhelds. Few limited mains. Some salads. There are appetizers but this is the weakest link on the menu. 4. I usually love their off menu drinks. But they were both lacking tonight. I even asked for more purée to boost the flavor. The problem was I couldn't taste the gin. Just seltzer. The issue I have when I go out to dinner I'm looking for a meal I won't make at home and although there is a huge chunk of the population that doesn't really care what they eat as long as they don't have to make it , I don't fall in that category. I'm a foodie. Have traveled the world and know a good meal when it sits in front of me. The food here is decent but the ambience and awful water leaves me coming here last minute to find a bite. But seriously, buy a filter for your tap. The clientele will thank you.