Super cute cafe in the bottom lobby of Sweetwater apartments. Was immediately greeted by a friendly…read moreface and positive vibes. Good amount of seating coffee/matcha options. Went with a sweet treat and strawberry matcha and both were delicious. The right amount of coffee, sugar, and flavor.

This is a beautiful, light and airy space right on University. The decor has a retro chic vibe,…read morekind of like an upscale 50s cafe. The entry area is cavernous, with large booths, small tables, and various other seating arrangements, and a staircase leads to more seating in a high loft. The drinks are very good, it seems like their specialty is in the flavored drink combinations. The honey oat milk latte is delicious and smooth, and the sweet graham latte (I got half sweet) with cold honey foam was really well balanced. I really like that you can get a flavored latte and have the option to tone it down. The staff is very laid back and pleasant, two baristas were handling a decent crowd without any real delays and without rushing or slamming things around. Overall a great atmosphere and drinks. Somewhat of a con: being so close to the university, the place is swarmed with students camping with books, notebooks, and laptops. 1-2 people taking a 6 person booth, equipped like they're having their mail forwarded there. I'll return, but just plan to take my drink to go.

Very cool & popular coffee spot in Gainesville ... I liked the vibes…read more Very cool & popular coffee spot in Gainesville ... I liked the vibes

Delicious coffee location that uses Resident Coffee beans!…read more Cute environment and everyone was very nice and knowledgeable! We had cold brew, The Wyatt, green tea and matcha... all perfect!

We were visiting Gainesville and just happened upon this gem! We were able to join them for their…read moresummer solstice ceremony which was a nice experience and a first for us. Everyone was so friendly and made you feel welcomed! We can't wait to visit them again and have a Chinese tea ceremony.

LOVE HOWL. Such a good vibe, excellent drinks. I tried the swamp water which didn't taste swampy at…read moreall! Lovely staff and such a welcoming spot. Namaste

I love CYM coffee! If you had a favorite and it's not on the menu anymore you can still get it! My…read morefavorite was Dragons Breath. So so good, honey, cayenne and blackberry!! Small cozy establishment, decent pricing, good baristas, nice selection of pastries. They can get busy on weekends so you may have to wait 5-10 minutes but the coffee is worth it. I just moved out of Gainesville and CYM is one of the places I will miss most!

When you turn in towards Cymplify Coffee you will pass by a run down building. At first we got…read moreworried that was the coffee shop but fortunately it was not. The outside of Cym definitely needs a spruce up but when you walk in it is surprisingly nice. The space is divided up into several rooms where several people had their laptops out working or studying. I had a hot latte that was warm at best and a raspberry croissant. The croissant had a nice raspberry flavor but the latte definitely could have been much hotter. The coffee though was good and no sweetener was needed. They have a nice outside porch area with a fan for sitting when the inside gets too full or if you just want to enjoy the outdoors.

I came to Karma Cream after a trail walk with a friend and she suggested we stop here, and I'm so…read moreglad we did. I've only ever come for the ice cream before, but this time I tried the ceremonial matcha with oat milk and the Turkey Pesto Sandwich, and wow... I was genuinely impressed. I'm not vegan by any means, but I didn't miss the "real" turkey at all, which completely caught me by surprise. The sandwich was exactly what I was craving: creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The Seitan Turkey, vegan provolone, cilantro walnut pesto, tomato, lettuce, and mayo on multigrain bread came together beautifully. The bread was soft but nicely toasted, and every bite was and satisfying. The matcha was smooth, earthy, and delicious one of the best I've had in Gainesville. Even though the place was packed, the staff was quick, kind, and on top of everything. Overall, such a great experience. I'll definitely be coming back for more than just ice cream from now on.

The monkey bread was INSANE the matcha was okay, I think I'd have enjoyed it more without rose…read moresyrup. The chickpea salad was okay, more from a subjective perspective because I'm not vegan and my tastebuds were prepping for a chicken salad sandwich with each bite. Granted, I was trying something new with the matcha and the sandwich, so nothing inherently wrong on their end, just not a fan. Notwithstanding, all of the ingredients tasted fresh, which was a bonus. The monkey bread is really why the rating is on the higher side with consideration to the other 2/3 of my meal not being my favorite. My boyfriend would have gotten 2 or 3 more monkey breads if we had known it was so good from the get go

Stopped here to meet a friend for breakfast…read more A delightful quirky bakery with lots of natural ingredients. A small but eclectic selection, including fresh made pasta for sale. I had a chocolate croissant, which was excellent. Do not, however, order chocolate milk. They have milk, but they do not have chocolate. They poured a bag of fake chocolate powder that is normally added to water, to the milk. Obviously that was terrible.

Best. Cinnamon. Buns. Ever. Really, everything at the Vine…read moreis delicious. Be aware that if you buy bread, you need to consume it promptly, as they don't use preservatives. This is our favorite morning treat spot. Good coffee, great pastries, non-annoying music, nice people. Funky ambiance, but overall clean and comfy.

the service was amazing, literally right from the start of the time we were there; the ambiance was…read morealso great, as it wasn't too loud, the area is super cute, and the music was lofi. the food 10/10... SO GOOD!! my sister got the egg toast and i got the chicken and waffles-... super super good!! the bread on the toast was very fresh and it was delish, with a great amount of avocado. mine was the bomb.com. it was a bit pricey (around $50 for two plates and two coffees) but worth a shot! literally my sister said it felt "gourmet."

Great little breakfast/brunch/lunch place next to the University of Florida. We ordered 3 of their…read moremost popular dishes all prepared to perfection, see pictures. This place is a gem in a sea of mediocre fast food chains. We maneuvered the creative menu thanks to our server, Steven, a charismatic guy with a genuine passion for this restaurant, its food and the Gainesville community. I will definitely be returning again.

I loved curia!! I ordered a cappuccino with orange cardamom syrup and it was extremely satisfying!…read moreThe orange didn't really come through a whole lot but the cardamom was front and center (which I loved). My boyfriend got a cappuccino with strawberry syrup but we didn't really taste the strawberry in his. Regardless, it was delicious. We also got one of their biscotti which seemed like they made in house but I'm not sure. It was yummy, but definitely was not a very traditional recipe. It tasted more like a short bread than a biscotti but still very yummy. We walked out to the food truck to get some vegan bites and they definitely met expectations. The crabby patty was delicious with a great texture, and my boyfriends patty melt was also super good. We shared a mac and cheese and honestly I was full before we even got to that. The Mac and cheese was great but did taste a lot like coconut so if you're not into that then maybe veer away. The ambience was a mixed bag. The initial shop that you order the coffee in had a very cozy vibe with great decor. If you walk past the patio into the overflow seating the vibe changes a ton. The decor felt very uncanny valley, back rooms, like very odd. I think they need to work on that side of the property a little bit and make it more cozy. Maybe it's a work in progress or maybe they like it that way, I'm not sure, but it wasn't the sort of vibe that made me want to stick around. Overall great experience though! Will be coming back & hopefully I can get seating in the main shop ;)

After nearly four years I finally got a chance to check out Curia On The Drag. This place is hard…read moreto define: it's a bakery, an art space, a vendor marketplace, a podcast recording studio, a bar, a coffee shop, a food truck, a community event center. I came with a friend for dinner and we got food from the food truck, where all of the menu options are 100% plant-based. I got the mojo tacos and for my chosen protein I went with the fried fishless filet. The two tacos came on corn tortillas with pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled red onion, mojo sauce, and lime. Each bite was so refreshing! The lime gave a citrus kick to the sweet pickled red onions. The fried fishless fish was tender and flaky like real white fish. I was thoroughly impressed with Curia and think it's one of the most unique places in Gainesville. Check it out!