Gator Nutrition is a new Gainesville staple! You'll be welcomed immediately by a super nice guy who…read moreowns the place, and he can walk you through the niche menu. They serve teas with collagen, vitamins, and caffeine, as well as shakes with protein and other supplements. The crazy part are the flavors! Anything you could imagine! And mine was absolutely delicious and for a great price. I'll have to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Several times now I have made the trip to this location and either a) no one is working behind the…read morecounter and I have to wait for a Moe's employee to come over and make a smoothie (and they have never been polite about it) or b) the Moe's employees don't bother to make a smoothie and just say their closed, even though they are completely slow and not making any burritos. Nobody seems to care about running a successful business.

I'm in town for a week and second time I went here. I was praying the same young woman who helped…read moreme the first time wouldn't be there. Like a couple of the other reviews I read, there was no one there when I went in. I looked to the right and saw the same young woman in the restaurant next door playing with her phone. I asked her if she worked in the smoothie shop and she got up and made my drink, which tasted fine. On both occasions there was no please, thank you, smile or eye contact. In fact, I was treated as if helping me was an imposition and done grudgingly. Also, this time she charged me $5 something for my drink, whereas a few days ago she charged me $7 something for the same drink. This was at 3:00pm today, Thursday January 13, 2022. She is one of the worst representatives of a business I've ever come across and should be terminated, as she has no interest in treating customers with politeness or even civility. (BTW, she had very long fingernails.)

I like supporting places like this. I think they have a decent selection of most everything (as a…read morevegetarian, I cannot speak for the meat). The produce selection is slim, but it's all organic and fresh. Quality over quantity, right? They have a nice selection of cheese (hormone free) which is priced reasonably. Good assortment of hygiene/beauty products. They pack a little of everything in this little store. The great thing here is the deals, and who doesn't love a good deal? Every time I've been in there's lots of good 2-for-1's going on, and each aisle will have two or three great deals to spot. I think a lot of people pass the back corner of the store... they have bins of homemade treats, bulk spices and tasty fair-trade coffee.

These people do not understand customer service on any level, I will never be back and will make…read moresure my friends and family don't either. The young lady at the register wouldn't say a word to me, just stared. Handled my groceries rudely, and made me feel SO unwelcome. Store is pretty filthy inside too, they need to clean up, get better attitudes, and maybe it wouldn't be empty all of the time.

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

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

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!

Ellianos is probably my favorite drive thru coffee. They have two thru lanes. Aside from coffee,…read morethey also have refreshers, smoothies, and some other caffeinated beverages. They also have breakfast and lunch items. I tried the turkey bacon ranch on a croissant and it was incredible - I ended up having it again!! The line gets pretty long on the weekends so be prepared to be there 10-20 minutes. My go to is the Carmella and Joy Shot (no whip cream). I love how creamy their iced coffees are.

I really like the coffee here. They never let me down, and I'm very picky about my coffee…read more The staff are, as always, very friendly.