This place is shockingly bad. 1. I ordered a cheeseburger, probably the worst cheeseburger of my life. Although it's cooked to order, it's still somehow cold. No flavor, extremely bland, small, low quality beef. 2. I waited a total of 24 minutes for this cheeseburger. 3. Staff is rude. 4. The place is FILTHY. Extremely dirty, staff doesn't clean up after themselves and theres weird smells coming from the inside. 5. They don't know how to manage a restaurant, straight up. They have no sense of time management, or moving people through a line. They take half of your day up with the wait for extremely low quality nasty food. Probably the worst restaurant in Gainesville, with the worst burger. read more

This place is always good. It's been here since I was a kid. I don't get to eat here as often as I would like because I live on the other side of the county. read more

This is a classic Gainesville spot that delivers on simplicity and flavor. Being the oldest establishment is quite an achievement and I can see why they've lasted so long. Their menu offers a great variety of fresh, no-frills sandwiches that hit the spot every time. The quality of the ingredients shines through, and you can taste the care they put into each order. Their breakfast sandwiches, in particular, are a standout--perfectly cooked and satisfying without being overly heavy. I always get a egg and bacon when I go and onion rings . This time I ventured out and tried a bacon cheeseburger and it was incredible. My next item will have to be a patty melt and a milkshake or soda float. The service is friendly and fast, making it an ideal choice for a quick bite during a busy day. The retro atmosphere adds a nostalgic charm that makes you feel right at home. It's a refreshing change from chain restaurants, offering a unique local experience that keeps people coming back. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the parking can be a little tricky during peak hours, and I wish there were seating options in case you want to stay and chill for a bit and not eat in your car but I get it's not ideal do to their location. Depending on the day and whose cooking the quality might be different which is what I experience sometimes. Good to note that if you come on a weekend the line might be longer than usual and it might take longer than on a weekday morning. That said, it's a fantastic spot with delicious food and great vibes. read more

I went on 11/5/2024 about 1:30 PM I Purchased a double double cheeseburger extra pickle. I also purchased a medium onion rings. My meal was not only hot, but fresh! I would absolutely recommend this drive-through restaurant! read more

I think the food was good and they made it fresh. Not a bad burger place. I would come here than other burger places because the food was excellent and the service was on point. read more

Sandwich Inn - Double double cheeseburger with onion rings and a butter pecan milkshake. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great local spot for a cheap bite. Loved the sausage melt and the sausage egg and cheese. Prices are really cheap and just a good bite. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

Wow, I can't believe it's taken me so long to share my thoughts about Sandwich Inn on Yelp because I've been singing their praises everywhere else! A small building serving up BIG flavors, Sandwich Inn could easily be passed by if you're not looking for it. With a grand sign proclaiming that it's the "oldest restaurant where the locals eat", it's clear that this is a blast from the past. With two drive thru lanes and a menu with breakfast and lunch favorites, the vibe and prices will surely take you back a few decades. Let me just tell you, the food is worth the lunch rush wait! If you're up early and can grab breakfast, even better! Best thing? Breakfast is available all day! My favorites include anything with their thick-cut bacon, okra and their sausage breakfast bowl. I took my friend here and she had a Milkshake and couldn't get enough! The staff here is also amazing. They seem like a tight-knit group based on how well they work together, but I assume you have no choice when you work in such close quarters! I love that the faces are always so friendly and familiar, they truly make the experience even better! My only complaint? - Too. Much. Damn. Mayo. I ask for light mayo, it falls on deaf ears. And there's mayo on most sandwiches, so be prepared to either have none or a helluva lot! LOL, STILL 5-stars!!! read more

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I live all the way on the other side of town and have been wanting to a sandwich from here for the longest. But every time I would come they would already be closed. Luck for me I just so happy to be off yesterday. It was worth the wait. Let me tell you the food here was delicious and fulfilling. The workers were very pleasant and polite. Definitely will be making another trip on my off day for another yummy sandwich . read more

Cold fries, stern eyes and a dry burger I despised. Sandwich Inn has a nifty concept. Drive In fast food place with a blast from the past vibe! What can go wrong? Well definitely not the prices! They were insanely cheap. Burgers starting at 2.79 and the most expensive being a triple triple cheeseburger 4.99 (does that mean 6 patties? Don't worry I was confused by this too). I had 4 cars in front of me so I had to wait on the street to turn into the drive in. This being a fast food place, I expected a quick wait. But was I wrong. I waited over 15 minutes in order to get to the drive thru speaker to order. I ended up ordering a cheeseburger, fries and a strawberry shake! My cheeseburger was dry and there was nothing out of the ordinary. My fries were cold and soggy. The only savior from keeping me hungry was the shake. But it felt as though I could've have gotten this anywhere else without a long wait time. When I got to the window to pay, the cashier was very stern and she picked up a phone call, (which someone called the restaurant) understandable. But I was taken aback from the conversation. Someone called to complain that their fish sandwich was not cooked. She did give him an option of either coming here and getting a new. I'm not sure I want to eat where the locals eat. read more

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Riddle me this: Why is the line for this tiny, little (drive-thru/walk-up only) food shack snaking down the road at 8AM? Oh, I know... it's just that good, that's why! It's simple, almost 70-80's vintage and it's taking names in Gainesville. The breakfast is hot & flavorful. That's their secret, it tastes great. The snaking line moves fairly quickly, and the service is kind. I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, while Mom had the breakfast bowl. My Mom insisted that we swing by this spot before heading to the airport. I'll admit that I was shocked by the line, but after my first bite, I totally understood. read more

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Once more to the Sandwich Inn. This is one of the places that happens to be closest to my work, so I go there every now and then to have a burger. The line is usually not that bad... perhaps a car or two during lunch, so the service is usually not that bad. This time around I decided to explore a bit more of the menu (normally I just get a simple burger and some fries). Instead I ordered up a patty melt, just for something a bit different. Delicious! You still get that beef, plus some lovely onions and cheese, all between a couple of pieces of toasted bread. Yeah, it is still basically a burger, but there is just something so nice about the different bread. Next time I am there I am definitely going to explore even more of their menu, because they can't seem to go wrong for me! read more

Very quaint burger joint in East Gainesville. They have a drive thru and a parking lot where you can walk up and order from the window. The burgers are good and such a great price. There's a nice seating area with picnic tables if you do choose to dine here. read more

Sandwich Inn - three people eating hotdogs on a picnic table - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The food here is amazing for a local business fast and quick service and staff here is amazing

I LOVE Sandwich Inn! It's such a gem to this city. My job is pretty far but once in a while I make the trip here for lunch and it's always worth it. My favorite thing to order is the BLT with a side of fries. I'd actually never even had a blt before a friend recommended I try the one here. The bacon is perfectly thick and crispy! The sweet tea here is probably the best I've ever had. It reminds you you're definitely in the south! The building has two drive thru lanes but I prefer the walk up window because there's almost always a lil wait. read more

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The food here is affordable and delicious! the customer service is truly outstanding as all of the employees are extremely kind. Always a pleasure to come eat here. read more

I love this place, haven't ate there in awhile until yesterday. Everything is great; from the fresh food to the nice workers at the window! 10/10 from me read more

of cheese between two end buns and it wasn't melted. The h and cheese didn't have cheese. So that sucked and my 3yo didn't want it. The okra wasn't as good as Bevs and ranch costed .32 extra. The triple cheese burger and chicken sandwich was good-tasted like Bevs-m l and the girl that talked through the speaker was rude as hell. All that being said, the ham and cheese without cheese was delicious. The bun was soft, the lettuce and tomato were fresh and the ham was good. I ended up eating it since my son wouldn't. The fries were fresh and good and salty. And it was not overpriced. So it was okay. read more

Sandwich Inn - Ham and cheese. No cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I've been looking at Sandwich Inn for a while now, but never went because it looked like a cash only business. I almost never have cash. It is most definitely not a cash only business. The drive through set up is so confusing to me, but I finally ordered a bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Sandwich Inn is greasy, but in that good way. That way when you see a greasy paper bag and know the food is going to POP!! There was a bit of a wait but that's because everything is made to order My food was soooo HOT, once I got it. I can still taste the breakfast sandwich, the bacon was cooked perfectly not too crispy and just chewy enough. I loved the sandwich. I also bought the potato wedges, simple and steaming hot. My food was pretty darn good and the staff was friendly, 5 stars. read more

This is a no frills fast food joint. You can find cheeseburgers, chicken, breakfast sandwiches, etc. here. Vegetarian options are limited. Things like grilled cheese sandwiches are made with hamburger buns. Service isn't very quick because it's a small kitchen. read more

5 dollars for the worst "burger." I never eat McDonald's but I would have rather gone there. Don't go here. Save your well earned money and hopes for a good meal. read more

Talk about old Florida! This place is a blast from the past. It's only a drive through, and there are no tables outside. My hubby and I ate in the car reminiscing about doing this often during our childhoods. We walked up to the window and ordered the first time. My husband ordered the bacon cheeseburger and I got the BLT. That bacon was incredible. Crisp and delicious After eating his burger, he decided he wanted to try a breakfast sandwich. He drove through the drive through and got the country fried steak sandwich with egg and cheese. It reminded him of a chuck wagon sandwich. That must be a northern thing because I didn't eat those growing up in Louisiana. It is cheap and it is a dive. Do Not go there expecting anything but read more

Maybe it was just a off day for them. I ordered a hamburger all the way, and what I got was a ultra thin patty on buns, lettuce and a tomato. Being from Gainesville, I was in town from Orlando, and craved a burger from the community staple. Quality has dropped. read more

I am so glad that I finally checked this place out! It is a really cool little drive thru on NE 16th. There are two lanes and the service is extremely fast! They have breakfast all day and then lunch/dinner sandwiches as well! I had a grilled cheese, fries and a large coke. I wasn't too hungry but need something to tide me over! The sandwich I got was small, but it was only 1.50 so I can't complain! It was actually pretty good! Not a gourmet grilled cheese, but better than other fast food! I really want to go back and try more food when I have a bigger appetite! read more

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First time going and loved how fresh and made to order everything was . My husband loved the sweet tea. We ate our sandwiches at the picnic tables by the parking lot. Prices were unbelievably reasonable . read more

Great old-fashioned drive through restaurant burgers. They have catfish sandwiches, their tuna sandwiches are peppery, you can order the entire menu all day. There's nothing like a double-double for breakfast! Or a fried egg with bacon sandwich... or hashbrowns and a tuna melt... The menu is diverse, inexpensive, and fast. I quite often go through and purchase breakfast and a sandwich for lunch and drive out for less than $8! The drive through goes along both sides of the building, so you can choose to go through the left side if you have a passenger, or the right side if not. I love their ice! It's the kind that freezes in a tube, then falls out, so it's like icee pellets. And their jumbo drink really IS a JUMBO! The owners are often working the windows and are friendly and always smiling. Don't get ketchup or salt & pepper... you don't need it. Just enjoy the food as is. Trust me. read more

Sandwich Inn - The original double drive-thru scene. - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Ummmmmm...Yes please! I have been going here for years and I do not think that they have ever raised the prices. The menu continues to grow daily, and they just keep nailing new menu items to the wall until it has become this massive wall of deliciousness! They have different daily specials, and I try to make it on $1.89 bacon cheeseburger day. Bacon is where they hook me, it is so freaking crispy here, which is hard to find on a burger. It even stays crispy 30 minutes later, and is super addictive. The shakes are the perfect consistency and not too sweet. The service here is much faster than Mac's even though they have about the same amount of customers, the line moves twice as fast. What other burger place has fried okra? If you are in Gainesville and have not tried this place, there is something definitely wrong. If you do come here, you will see me in my parked car, wearing sunglasses with a burger in my hand. Definitely a Spring and Summer place, and I choose them over Mac's long lines any day. read more

My son loves this place. He gets the same thing every time-double burger, fries and a root beer float. I love that you can order the entire menu all day too. read more

Good ole die hard Mom and Pop's will always have a place in my heart and this place is one of them from the 1960s and for good reason. It's just as relevant today as it's ever been. We found good service and good food here. I ordered a breakfast bowl which is grits, cheese, two eggs and bacon and my husband got a breakfast sandwich; it was ready in no time and everything was fresh and delicious. We also ordered two cups of coffee. Our bill came to nine bucks which was a fair trade. read more

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OK we finally went today. Grabbing two burgers and two cheeseburgers with fries to go, to take home and eat. Burgers were tasty. My wife said she liked the fries. I thought they were a little to greasy, but they were good. At least you could tell they are real potato fries and not the extruded pressed one's McDonald's and Burger King sells. If you live on the east side of town I definitely would go here before the Burger King just 1 block away from there. BTW..prices were very good. We got everything listed above for $9.50. read more

Very disappointed how they let things slip. It took 20 minutes to get my order with 2 customers ahead of me. I asked for no Mayo and they gave me Mayo anyway. Idk why but 9 times out of 10 when I ask for no Mayo, I get Mayo. It doesn't seem like an absurd request... The worst part was that my burger was COLD. Cold bun, cold toppings, cold beef patty, cold cheese. The burger wasn't raw, just cold, as if they pre-cooked it, refrigerated it, and forgot to reheat it before serving it to me. I can't imagine what they were doing in there for 20 minutes if they weren't cooking my food to order. Burger King is just a couple blocks away. Next time when I want to "have it my way" I'll go there instead. read more

I love Sandwich Inn. That being said, there is a major lack in consistency though depending on who is manning the grill that day. This is already a very small local business with walk up or drive thru only options. The line is often long as it is hot and made to order. It is also best eaten hot out of the sack they give it to you in. Dont make the mistake of driving home to savor it! Park your vehicle and eat it there; It's WAY better fresh. You're not coming here for a keto diet special. If you want a great home style breakfast sandwich, then this is your place. Sandwiches are served on cheap hamburger buns, and the Melts are griddled like a grilled cheese. Personally I love the sausage melt which comes with sausage patty, white American, and grilled onions. They have bacon, ham, or hamburger patty options as well. My hubs go to is the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. Hash rounds are good but almost always soggy and falling apart so expect a greasy mess there. They have the SWEETEST tea in all of Gainesville though. If you want home style sweet diabetes sugar filled tea, it's going to make you happy! Of the many many times we have been here, I don't have any pictures to accompany this review. I can tell you it's worth supporting this local business especially with COVID and corporations taking over! read more

I will try to post the pic I snapped of the fries, I thought at first they were enlarged Ramen Noodles. Never have I gotten fries so under cooked and greasy in my life. Date 5/13/2021 time 11:35. The burger was actually still pretty pink on the inside as well, and while I can tolerate that a lot of people cannot. And it's not as if they were swamped, when I drove in there were two trucks in one line I entered the other or left hand side. Not sure what others see in this place, often wonder how people rate food but I would avoid this at all cost. read more

Sandwich Inn - Under cooked greasy fries, judge for yourself - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We come up every winter, been driving by place for a few years. Finally stoped glad we did. Triple cheese burger, Philly steak and large fry. Food was great large fry is large, two adults we could not finish fries. Price was fair for the amount Update: 2/14 a few days after our first dinner we returned for early dinner what a difference. Burgers were dry, seemed beef had been cooked earlier and waiting for someone to order to make a sandwich Lunch great, 4pm dry not worth money. read more

Shit is pretty good and greasy. If you don't eat very much you get get full for $3. If you eat a lot you can get a lot of food for $10. Seating is like Checkers minus the outdoor seating. There is no seating. Eat it in your car read more

Sandwich Inn - Sandwiches Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This place is a staple when I want to show out-of-towners the local fare. Prices are solid. Food is super tasty. Portion sizes are bigger than expected (except that their Phillies could use more meat--I found it a bit thin). Large variety of menu items and they're relatively quick. They also take credit cards which is appreciated. I would compare this place to Mac's Drive Thru. I actually prefer Mac's burgers over Sandwich Inn, but I almost always go to Sandwich Inn instead because I know I won't have to wait forever in line and won't have to go get cash. read more

Great old fashioned burgers and fries. Yep, if you want a good burger, fries and an ice cold drink, this is the place. That's not all they have, either! Say you want some hush puppies. Check. Like jalapenos? Just ask. Honestly, if you're not from around here, you'd never know about this fine establishment. Come here more than once and they'll remember you. That's what I'm talking about. While you're at it, just down the road a piece is the best grocery store on the planet, named Ward's. #sandwichinn #gainesvillefl #food #burger #wards #zoobird read more

I've enjoyed each thing I've tried here. Enjoy the crushed ice in drinks too. My personal favorite is the patty melt. Love the bread they use. Just a good mix of goods. read more

Came here 10/26. Said hello and waited a few minutes no one answered so we pulled up to the window. He said we had to go back and order at the speaker. Uh okay? We get to the speaker and order a chocolate shake and root beer float. The employee proceeds to say "we are out of chocolate". Rude to tell us to go back to the speaker and after all that out of what we came there for. Never returning again after two failed attempts. read more

Sandwich Inn gained my attention via Yelp. It's funny how many times you drive by a place and never notice it's there... Sandwich Inn is an unassuming looking white building across from Loop-de-Loop and the huge ass Kangaroo on Main Street. We drove up around 430PM and there was only one other car there. It actually closes at 5, so we were cutting it close. The menu is tasty looking (see Yelp photos) and today (Tues) is bacon cheeseburger for $1.89 day. Awesome! So, after much contemplation, my boyfriend and I ordered 2 double cheeseburgers ($3.75), a small fry ($1+ change), small onion rings($1.10), small Coke ($1) and a small Root beer float ($1). Total? $9.50! Awesome squared! We waited for about 5 minutes in the car as the ladies cooked our food. I got to say, the expectations were high... thanks to Yelp :). The drinks came out first, then our hot food. The root beer float is awesome. Good, rich root beer with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. I just ate the ice cream first, then drank the root beer. It was worth more than the dollar we paid for it. The fries were decent, but nothing amazing. We had a few good crispy pieces, but a lot of soggier pieces. The onion rings were very tasty, crispy and rich, though a tad greasier than my stomach could handle. The burgers came with lettuce, tomato and mayo already on it. If you want ketchup, request it. The bacon was thick and crispy. Perfect. The onions were strong and fresh. The burger was just large enough to fill you up, not too much so that you feel gross after eating it. It was a very tasty burger, and for less than 2 bucks, much better than Five Guys. That's right, I said it. And what. Overall, I liked Sandwich Inn and now must go to Macs sometime to compare... Mmmm... burgers.... read more

With the closing of Louis' Lunch the Sandwich Inn is now the oldest restaurant in Gainesville. The building looks like it probably did 50 years ago, but do not let that stop you. They have two drive up windows and one walk up window and the food is made to order so it is not as fast as other drive up restaurants, but it is worth it. I do not think anything on the menu is more than $3.99 and most things much less. Fresh, greasy and good is the best way to describe it! In my opinion for the price you can't beat the Sandwich Inn. read more