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've visited this location a few times and just now realizing I've never left a review…read more The staff here is always pleasant and friendly, which always surprises me (because it's a big chain i.e. Starbucks) but I truly appreciate it. One young woman working behind the counter was so nice and talked to my baby girl which put a smile both her and my face. My drinks have always come out correct. Love all of the non-dairy cold foam options. Plus, since I'm a mom now I love how convenient it is to order online and have my drink ready when I arrive so that I can just pick it up in the drive thru. I dined in a handful of times (before baby) to work on my laptop or just to chat with my husband for a quick lunch date. The WiFi is strong and the noise level is good. I also like that they have outdoor seating in addition to indoor seating.

This Starbucks was very quiet, not a lot of folks. Plenty of people working there. They were very…read morenice, copies came out as ordered. Very roomy in there. Been a while since I had a starbucks coffee.. Write off the interstate for your convenience.

Friendly and attentive staff. Consistently good drinks. Great new space with lots of tables and…read morenice ambience. Great service recovery if there's any issues. Just a great local coffeeshop. Thank you!

I stopped by the Starbucks February 5 during Black History Month and I am in fact,…read moreAfrican-American. I wanted to use the restroom first, and realized there were signs on the door that said they were for customers only. Correct me if I'm wrong but legally as a public establishment, you must offer a public restroom. Also, from my understanding all Starbucks allow the public to use their restrooms since their huge scandal from years ago. Nonetheless, I stood at the counter( assuming the restrooms were locked) for five minutes as three employees walked past me, standing at the counter. After about seven minutes an employee walked out from the back kitchen and walked right past me through the lobby outside. There was no line and one car at the window that had just been helped within the first three minutes of me, standing at the counter. Finally, one lady walked up to me and asked how I could be helped. I asked to use the restroom. She said well you actually have to purchase something to use the restroom. I said OK can I order something?(I asked inquisitively due to the fact that I was standing there for almost 10 minutes before being helped.) she said sure what would you like? I ordered a cake pop, and as I was going to pay for the cake pop, a man rushed through the Starbucks door sped through the lobby straight to the restroom. I turned and looked at the cashier and said he didn't have to purchase anything to use the restroom? She responded and said oh I think he was already here.(although this explanation still did not meet the necessary requirements to purchase an item before using the restroom.) I proceeded to use the restroom after purchasing my cake pop, and unfortunately, as I went to wash my hands, there was no soap! This is extremely disheartening. Seeing as though I took my time to follow the "rules" of the establishment purchasing a three dollar item to realize there's no soap in the restroom. Disappointing ! Do not recommend

I have seen ads for this place all over my Instagram for a while now, so today I decided to try it!…read moreVale Healthy Kitchen is a Florida chain that focuses on serving healthy, clean ingredient dishes full of flavor. They offer a variety of things including curated and signature bowls/salads, açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, and some healthier treats. Their menu is quite extensive and they truly have something for everyone. Everything is also very customizable, which I appreciate! I didn't dine, but DoorDashed it instead. This was hassle free and not too expensive. I actually recommend going this route as you could save money through deals on those delivery apps. I will say, this food is slightly more expensive. But this is due to the quality of ingredients they use. I really love that they don't use seed oils and focus on using lots of whole foods. This is evident in the flavor of the food and the way you feel after eating it! I had to order their famous chicken caesar wrap. Their chicken caesar wrap includes lemon garlic chicken breast, lemon garlic kale, parmesan cheese, avocado slices, avocado caesar dressing, wrapped in either a white, spinach, or whole wheat tortilla that is pressed on a flattop. This was phenomenal and easily one of the best wraps I've had. It was huge and packed with ample amounts of chicken. The lemon garlic chicken was not dry at all and had great flavor. The lemon garlic kale accompanied the chicken perfectly and added a nice crunch. I appreciate them using kale as I felt like it didn't get soggy and the texture was nice in the wrap. The wrap also had a decent amount of sharp Parmesan which was just heavenly. The avocado was subtle, but added a creaminess to it. Then the avocado caesar dressing really ties everything together. I could go on and on about how good this wrap was. It was so balanced and there was just the amount of each ingredient in it, perfect lunch! I ended up getting a side of their kale & shaved brussel sprout salad as well, but didn't like this as much. The salad consisted of shredded kale, shaved brussel sprouts, carrots, cranberries, and maybe a nut of some sort (there isn't a description provided on their menu of this item). I was disappointed when there wasn't a dressing or something over it to bind everything together. With that being said, it was bland and not memorable. I think this would be better in a bowl as it's intended, not as a side! Overall, I was very impressed with Vale and they have easily become my favorite place to get a wrap from in Gainesville. I love that they focus on using healthy, high quality, whole foods, and avoid things like seed oils. It is evident in the flavor of their food. This does make the prices a bit higher, but you are really paying for what you get and I think the portions are worth it. My wrap my phenomenal and one of the best chicken caesar salad wraps I've had. The wrap was absolutely packed with chicken and had the perfect ratio of chicken to dressing to filling. It was a very filling meal and could easily be two servings. I will definitely need to come back and try some of their bowls as well, they truly have endless options to customize your own bowl. If you are looking for something healthier, filling, and delicious-- check this place out, you won't regret it!

It's the best! We really really really really really really like it... A whooooole lot.read more

We were in Gainesville for the day and after,lunch nearby decided to stop by for a treat. It is…read morepart of a gas station plaza, along with an Arby's. There was a sign that made us think you could drive through to DQ, but that wasn't the case. The drive through is just for a Arby's. So they are serving in the lobby but they require masks or they won't serve you. I put in our order to go, but they allow seating inside. Tables that have been sanitized have a sign on them. My hot fudge sundae was pretty light on the hot fudge, but it was reasonably priced and was served up quickly. Getting back onto the bust highway was easy leaving by the side entrance to where there is a light to control traffic. I can picture going back there if we go back to the small Animal Hospital.

My husband and I used to love Dairy Queen. We love the ice cream sundaes and cones until we went to…read morethe one in Gainsville. The formula for the ingredients in the soft serve vanilla ice cream has changed! Tastes like it was made with ice milk. Gone are the days of the creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream! :(

I have been to many cold stones in my life but this has to be the best one!…read more I got the strawberry marshmallow ice cream and the toppings were graham cracker crust, Carmel, strawberry's, lastly Oreo! This was such a good combo and I loved it! Next the service was great the workers made my ice cream with care and made it super good! And lastly the ambiance of the ice cream place was amazing! It smelling so good like ice cream right when you walk in and it feels super nice! So I definitely recommend coming to cold stone creamery!!!

Cold stone is what it is. The ice cream is pretty good but kind of overpriced. The service is just…read moreokay, but not bad by any means. It is an okay choice when it is close by but I certainly would not go out of my way to get ice cream there. It is a decent sized serving which is nice for how pricy it can be. The shop itself isn't super big, but sitting outside on the patio is pretty nice when it's not too hot or muggy out.

How does one not love a warm gooey delicious fresh baked cookie. They also serve Brookies (a…read morebrownie cookie concoction). My Gator loved the birthday order I had sent to her dorm. Can't go wrong with these delicious treats. This is definitely a grab and go type of place that excels in its cookie genre. Parking is challenging. It's also located near some popular college bars.

These cookies are the most delicious cookies I've ever eaten!! The ordering process was so simple,…read moretoo And they arrive warm! Get your milk or coffee ready and order - you won't want to wait one minute to dig in

The location is great. It is clean and smell great. It is adjacent from the Steve Spurrier…read moreRestaurant. The associates were awesome and helpful. They have a lot of items to select from. They have chocolate, candy, candy apples and ice cream. I had Superman ice cream. It was different from the Superman ice cream i usually get in Jacksonville but it was still good mixed with my favorite toppings. I will visit again.

I like ice cream to actually be CREAMY. This was freezer burned every time I come. In addition when…read moreI ask for a 2 scoop my expectation is for the scoops to fill the cup and not be barely 3/4 full. When I ask for the cup to at least be filled for what I'm being charged (which is WAY OVERPRICED FOR THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT) they insist on charging me for an extra scoop?? Ok. I doing write negative reviews often but I'm not going to keep this one to myself...