Easy solid four ...or five for this super fun bohemian college town arty/creative pizza joint. It's fun just to be here and they're not necessarily expensive. Not a whole lot of places will sell you a slice anymore. Our pizza had the most beautiful crust and was delicious, especially that sauce, whoa! Sell me a jar of that! People seem to go back and forth on the Satchel salad. It's a tossed chopped salad with a wonderful symphony of ingredients I particularly enjoyed but for whatever reason, the wonderful art of having a salad come tossed in its dressing might be lost these days. lol. Delicious. Parking was a beeatch, round and round the outside, until we learned you can park next door but as luck would have it, we found a spot! Ciao!! read more

Satchel's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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We always have to stop here when we are in Gainesville. The pizza is awesome and the salads are the best ever!!!! We always eat in the bar area out back. This way service is much quicker and you don't have to wait for a table. In the evenings they usually have a live band. The place is decorated with all the things from your past. They have toys from years ago. They have outside seating too. It's far from fancy but look at the pictures I posted and you will get a feel for the atmosphere. If it's a game weekend be prepared to wait. Go Gators!!! read more

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Funky little pizza place in Gainesville. Tasty artisan thin plus a chicagosh thick. You can also choose by the slice. I tried the pepperoni meatball and it was very good. Great sauce. Awesome vibe and great staff. read more

Satchel's Pizza - Yum - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Loved every bit of our experience at Satchel's. Super eclectic ambiance with something interesting to see at every corner, literally. The decor is eye catching. There's a gift shop and stage for performances. Highly recommend and plan to revisit. A lunch visit so we grabbed the lunch special which is salad and a slice. Just about everything is fresh and homemade even the soda, had the ginger ale super refreshing ginger kick. The salad was dreamy filled with toppings which you can alter if any allergies. Nice NY styled slice that you can add the toppings of your choice. I had bacon and pineapple. And vanilla cannoli to top it off. DELICIOUS! Everything tasted soo good! Friendly, warm, and attentive service. My littles ones joyfully explored the play area. Definitely a play at your own risk as the sign read. read more

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This place is so cute!! The service was excellent and the food was so good. Loved the salad. Calzone was pretty good but wish I would've had pizza! It looked sooo good read more

Satchel's Pizza - the major calzone - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This was my first time at Satchel's and I was blown away by the decor!! The atmosphere is so neat, there's a van eating area, a plane, a connected Satchel's shop, and live music! The environment is perfect for a date or for a group of your friends to visit. The pizza was delicious, I ordered a Mama's slice (4 toppings of your choice) and then a cheese slice with 2 extra toppings (50c each). The size of each were pretty big, I'd say 1/5 of a large pizza pie. I always heard about the infamous Satchel's salad, and it earned it's reputation!! The sodas are homemade, and I recommend the lemon lime one. However, you can't go wrong with the homemade lemonade either. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Doing a weekend getaway in Gainesville and heard a lot of hype and great reviews of Satchels. I saw various pictures of the atmosphere and it looked fun, so I waited to try it out myself as well. It was about a ten minute drive from my hotel near the university, and when I arrived, the main parking area was full. Luckily, there was another parking area with spaces, so I parked over there. When I arrived, I was quoted a 20 minute wait, which I didn't mind since I can explore the area. Saw the store, the playground, bar, and entertainment area, then came back to the waiting area 10 minutes later. They had a seat for me so I didn't have to wait too long. I was seated inside the main restaurant, which didn't have a live singer, but it still has a nice vibe without being too loud. For my drink, I went with the secret menu that had grape soda (that my hotel suggested to try... It was 3 dollars). It was homemade with real cane sugar. The grape flavor wasn't too intense and it wasn't too sweet either. My server recommended two slices, so I did both slices with meatballs, ham, bacon, and anchovies (6.50 each slice). It came at a reasonable time, and was a bit bigger than I expected. The toppings were generous, but I found the anchovies a bit salty and meatballs lacking flavor. The sauce of the pizza tasted basic, but nothing bad. The bacon and ham were fine. Even though the pizza wasn't extraordinary, it was still decent, especially for the price paid. The server packed the other slice for me to take back to my hotel. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie togo, and for 2.50, it was a great size and tasty as well. Just the right amount of chips too. The service was friendly and did a great job packing my food to go. They followed up quite a bit, making sure I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. A generous amount of napkins were provided when I asked for them. However, it seems the hype is from the funky and fun atmosphere. The indoor portion has various artwork, which some you can buy. There is another area that has a toy store and bar, as well as live music. The outdoors area is more fun, with a Volkswagen van you can eat inside, a playground area with various equipment, an airplane that you can explore, and even hammocks to relax in. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and it is pretty entertaining no matter where you sit. Once you are done eating, you pay at the counter. Previously, it used to be cash only, but now they do take credit cards as well as Google and Apple pay. I am glad I tried to place out. While the pizza was nothing special, it was still decent enough to enjoy the fun atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and the service was great. This is definitely a place to take the kids as they can have fun in the playground and climb in the van or airplane. The adults can enjoy the great vibe too as well as live entertainment when available. Parking and waiting can sometimes be a bit difficult, so best to go in the less busy season and weekdays. But it is definitely worth visiting at least once for the great vibe and decent pizza. read more

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The satchel salad is THE best salad ever! 10/10!! Pizza is good, I prefer the deep dish served at their other location but it's all good. Recommend the soda flight on your first visit just for fun!! read more

Best Pizza you can get. Ambiance is perfect and happy but the pizza is the best in town.

My husband and I were in town for the Kentucky/Florida football game and found Satchel's on Yelp. It was a fantastic experience. The entire property is incredibly eclectic and visually interesting. Our server was so kind and recommended the lunch special which is a slice of pizza and side salad, and both were perfect and filling. I'm sad to live so far away because I would definitely come back! read more

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I was down in Gainesville for an appointment at Shands. My niece met me there for the appointment. She lived in the area 10 years before and suggested we go to Satchel's Pizza for a late lunch. Her memory was spot on - even after 10 years!!! It was a little cold for us to eat in the converted van so we grabbed a table inside. The service was wonderful, the pizza tasty and the homemade Ginger Ale - aaw-licious! Although we didn't partake of the desserts they looked yummy and the way they have for you to browse the dessert menu was unique!!! Hopefully it won't be 10 years before we get to return! read more

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Was in town on business and the rep I was riding with said this is a staple of Gainesville! I'll have to say, I see why, when 6 police cars are in the already packed parking lot, eating lunch. You know it's a good place! It did not disappoint! Great salad and slice combo, pizza was delish and great salad with various toppings was delish! Highly recommended! read more

This was my first time here and it was delicious! I definitely recommend. The staff and the food was great. My brother and I enjoyed a medium size pepperoni pizza. The decor inside and outside of the place was also amazing. I have so many pictures from visiting this place. You should definitely try this places read more

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First time here. Fun, kitschy location. Live music on a Sunday evening. Delicious pizza and toppings. 4 of us split a large with half and half all fresh toppings, and still took one slice home. We loved the crispy, yet not hard crust. All the people working there are so nice. It's a must visit location if you're in the area. Oh, and the shareable salad is everything!! If you fill up fast, it's worth having a little less delicious pizza to have room for salad. read more

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the food was good th ambiance was good but the service was horrendous so if you go here I recommend just getting takeout because if you don't you will be waiting for an hour just to get in. read more

40 plus years ago, Leonardo's pizza changed my expectations of a slice. All these years later, Satchel's raises them. The deep dish Satcha-a-pan is magnificent with its buttery edgy crush and its soft pillowy interior lathered in an herby tomato sauce, topped with fresh veggies and cheese. A single slice can fill you up and yet you MUST have a second slice which tastes every bit as good as the first. Satchels also serves a wickedly good salad with apples, almond slivers, sunflower seeds and very fresh greens doused in a dressing so good, I watched a woman buy four bottles of it. And then there is the experience of satchels. From VW vans turned into hideaway tables...to a store filled with toys you once loved...to a bar area with live music...to a totally cool and unexpected playground for children...to a plane mounted so you can sit inside it with a glass of wine...to art everywhere. Even Satchels is a work of art. We loved every minute and every bite. Take cash because credit cards don't work in this hippy-feeling place. Bring patience if you go on a weekend. Just do go. Go. read more

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Great ambiance, great food! What more could you need. What a cute place. The decor is really cute. We loved the penny sidewalk!

Pizza is good but the servers are rude. After finishing the pizza, waitress came up to us and made a snarky comment about us finishing the pizza quickly. Mind you I am a recovered anorexic. Probably attended to the table twice the whole hour and a half we were there (only ate for about 30 minutes) and was curt when she did. read more

Ok so- the atmosphere of the place is awesome! I absolutely love how everything is so artsy and creative! The van is of course the star of the show. It's such a nice place that I recommend others to come and see at least once. The only bad thing about the environment you eat in is that the booths are SOOOO hard. My back started hurting like half-way through our lunch. There are no comforters. My party sat in another area, so I can't say it's like that for every seat. Also, there are no straws for your drinks But you can ask for a coffee cup lid which honestly worked great. It was nice. Now, for the food. It was not good. My pizza had this odd taste to it and the root beer was disgusting. Everything is homemade here, and you can sure tell when you taste the food. I will add that my mom ordered a salad and said it was one of the best salad's she's ever tasted. But she had a ginger ale for a drink and also said it was disgusting. The service was ehh... They were alright people but I can't really say much because all we did was order pizza lol. We had like three different people giving us our food, taking our plates, and filling our drinks up. (my mom and I did not fill up our drinks, our guest did lol) Since they didn't have any uniforms to tell us if they were even workers or not... it was a lil odd. Overall, if you're looking for some great pizza, go to Pomodoro Café. If your looking for a funky place to eat, go here. read more

I'm not sure what the fuss is about with this place. This is my second time dining here (first time was carry-out). I ordered two slices of pizza -- one was pepperoni and the other mushroom. It was mid. Both slices were not very cheesy. They were huge slices. They try to upsell their sodas. While I appreciate that they are made in-house, I don't care for any of them. Water is way better. It's a cute establishment, but so far I'm unimpressed with the pizza I got this time and the last time. The booths are really hard. I got a backache while sitting there and kept squirming trying to get pressure off it. I'll try something other than pizza if I go back. They are quite expensive. read more

Satchel's Pizza - Pepperoni slice. Mushroom slice. Not too cheesy. - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Just moved from San Antonio. I used to spend my summers as a kid in Brooklyn. Their pizza was on par with the best pizza I had as a kid. My wife said that she loved the gluten free flax crust. The salad was also outstanding. Also Nan our server was the best. We will be regulars. read more

We really wanted to go somewhere that would accommodate groups, and I instantly thought of Satchel's Pizza! I had gone here before a few years ago, but after a while we were ready to return. Instantly, the atmosphere was great, it felt really home-y and cozy! We had a group of around 13 people, so the wait was a little while, but nothing too crazy. It seemed to fly by with the attractions and live music on the Friday night. Our group ordered various types of pizza, and they were absolutely delicious. I loved the fact that it's freshly made, and there were so many varieties that catered to our group's dietary restrictions. Great food with a great environment--highly recommend if you decide to drop by Gainesville! read more

Satchel's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I'll keep it simple. Not sure how in the HECK anyone could give this place anything but a 5 star plus. FOOD. SERVICE. ATMOSPHERE!!!! read more

Satchel's Pizza - Plane - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I most often go to Satchels for lunch on Fridays with my coworkers and I really appreciate their lunch special (one slice and a small salad). It's cheap and the pizza slice is huge. Also, if you decide to get toppings, they are generous-- prepare yourself, lol. The pizza dough is incredible and the sauce is flavorful (if a little on the zesty side). If you like to dip your pizza in ranch, try getting the "Tammy ranch"-- you won't regret it. We usually go to the back and do the counter order. The same person is always working when we come on Fridays and they are always super attentive and sweet. If you've never been to Satchels, the entire building and interior is filled with quirky upcycled art. There's always something to look at! read more

Absolute gainesville staple. The interior ambiance is like no other i've ever seen. My table was a bunch of old samsung phones casted in resin/epoxy and was super cute. They even had an outdoor van you could sit and eat in. Their menu has a huge variety of pizza, calzones, drinks, and even house-made cola! I got the calzone based on simone's recommendation and it's the best i've had anywhere. It had ricotta and mozzarella inside and the thing was stuffed to the brim with cheese. It was a huge portion too that fed two people. I also got a slice of pizza which was great too, especially when loaded with parmesan cheese from the shaker. I absolutely recommend satchels and am glad I got to experience the hype that everyone talks about! read more

Satchel's Pizza - Cheese Pizza Slice - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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It's a interesting place to visit. Lots of recycled art pieces that is unique and nice. Lots pictures opt to do. The souvenir shop was good too. The food was a simple pizza and salad. The drinks sample definitely try. The story behind it is inspiring and nice. The price is okay. We enjoyed our visit. ... read more

Satchel's Pizza - Art - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Food was awesome...pizza was AMAZING. Salad delicious. Marinara was outstanding. Such a busy busy parking lot at 630 on a Wed night. Get there EARLY. Greg was our waiter and he was exce read more

food was so good!!! few things on the menu, but boy have they perfected what they've got! i loved this place! the decor was awesome and the little store next door was so fun to look around in. prices where very reasonable, service was quick. definitely worth a stop! read more

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A Gainesville icon and must visit when in town. The pizza is delicious and the vibe is sooo cool!!

Ok I love this place! Their vibe is quirky and fun! The food is so delicious! They make their own soda and you can get a flight if you want to try them all. The pizza was yummy. Our waitress was great and very friendly. I will be coming back. read more

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So delicious. Get the salad. Yeah, yeah, it's all about the pizza - but THAT SALAD THO! Satchels is less of a pizza place and more of a lifestyle. Lol. Corny, I know - I just don't know how else to explain it. This is tops for nostalgic eats in Gainesville. Plus, Satch seems like a pretty cool guy on Twitter. You can eat in the van, order to-go from the shop in the back, and pick up some trinkets while you are there. Plus, they often have live music. Outdoor picnic tables are also available behind the buildings. read more

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Satchel's brings it all back--18 years ago, it was our first date spot, and today, it's just as perfect. The staff, the salad, that buttery crust, and a tempeh & carrot slice that hit every nostalgic note. Grabbed a slice on the way back to NY--thanks for the memories, Satchel's. Still the best! read more

Super cool pizza and salad restaurant in Gainesville! Very eclectic and artsy. The kids enjoyed the soda flights- I wish more restaurants would do this for the kids. I love unique places and this place is definitely out of the ordinary with the decor and neat places to sit. The service was very good and the jalapeño pizza was really good. I prefer super thin crust pizza but their crust is delicious. read more

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Great food...must get the salad. Great lunch specials! Service was quick. Very quirky restaurant layout with many options, if you go when they are not busy. I suggest late lunch! read more

We entered and was sat in a booth right next to the counter were everyone came up to pay at times we had a line with people right up against our table. It was hard to have a conversation bc the people working were very loud at the cash register. We had the lunch special . Salad was good the pizza was just average. We got the deep dish to go and was more Detroit style . read more

Y'all they are NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS! Satchels is stepping into 2021 being brand new! As other reviewers have notes, Satchels is a Gainesville staple and is an experience that you don't want to miss. I finally got to eat in the bus this go round and of course it made my day. We had the Satch salad small. It literally can feed 3-4 people. We asked for extra onions because, duh, onions are delicious. For pizza we settled on the Satch Pan and added meatball, sausage, and red peppers. The crust is so thick and phenomenal. The only downside is that there isn't nearly enough pizza sauce so I suggest getting a side of sauce (it'll cost you $1.50). Pro-tip: bring your own straw read more

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Just simply wonderful! I love the atmosphere and the wonderful art! Love Satchels! Such a great place with amazing pizza!

talk about a great pizza, this place is phenomenal. The salad could feed two people. The Service first class. The food more than five stars. This place leaves you feeling like you just had a great meal when you leave. I strongly recommend if you haven't tried satchels that you should today. read more

SUPER long wait here but the pizza was good, although I really wish they had already decided specialty pizzas to choose from. We got a white pizza that was very tasty - the ricotta was fresh! Parking was a bit of a hassle but we ended up parking in a lot across the street. There was plenty of outside seating so we ordered a pizza for take out and sat at the picnic tables out back by the cool plane. The whole restaurant is very eclectic and fun. read more

A must to visit in Gainesville. The food is always great. The small salad is filled with veggies and apples. We decided to add feta for this visit. The salad feeds 2-4 people. You can add any toppings you like to the cheese slices. They are huge slices and I was expecting them to be a bit smaller. My kid enjoyed the calzone and had some leftovers. Service is great, the waitresses and waiters take a team approach. There is a lot of really cool and unique touches throughout the restaurant and the exterior. read more

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