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!

I stopped in this morning for a sweet treat. Located right in the middle of midtown, this is prime…read morelocation for college students. The interior is clean and super cute. They also have outdoor seating on the patio out front. Concord Coffee offers a nice selection of drinks with unique syrups, etc. Although I didn't order coffee this time, I would be willing to try it in the future! The staff is super friendly and helpful. Their pastry case is limited and I believe they get their baked goods from somewhere local. I wasn't sure what to get and the worker recommended any of their pastries, as opposed to their bagels, as they were delivered fresh today. I ended up ordering the cinnamon roll, she heated it up and that took about 5 minutes. The cinnamon roll itself wasn't anything super special. The dough reminded me more of that of a croissant due to its flakier consistency. The glaze on top was light and the cinnamon inside was underwhelming. I still didn't have a problem with it until I reached the center. I noticed the center wasn't fully heated up and even felt slightly cold. But my biggest issue was the fact that the dough in the center was very much raw. It was not cooked/baked through at all. Disappointing to say the least. I would not return for a pastry or baked good, as I believe you can find better ones around the area for a better price. But I would return to try the coffee. Overall, I think Concord Coffee is a super cute coffee shop located in midtown. The staff is really sweet and helpful as well. I thought the inside was clean and I appreciated the decor. With that that being said, I would stick to beverages as opposed to their food items. My cinnamon roll was anything but special, I feel like one from Publix would have left me more satisfied. By biggest issue was definitely the fact that it wasn't baked through and raw in the center. I will get around to trying their coffee at some point in the future.

It would be great if you could update your Maps listing to indicate that the Gainesville location…read moreis closed for the summer. I drove 20 minutes there (40 minutes round trip) only to find out after arriving. A heads-up online would have saved a lot of time.

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.

Ambiance: 5 star Service: 5 star…read moreBotanical tea: 3 star Outside seating: 5 star Inside seating: 3 star (snug) Random (straws): paper! 1 star - completely disintegrates before beverage is consumed. This also changes the flavor! Grateful they're here. Overall rating: 5 star

Kavagator is my go to spot to grab a kava, tea, or pastry! I love to go to work on my computer or…read morechat with a friend! Amazing spot and friendly staff!

A recommendation by a friend! I popped by Lubans on a Wednesday morning. It is a small food truck…read moreoutdoors that sells authentic cuban coffee and pastries. The gentleman was very nice but spoke limited English, wasn't an issue though. I had an iced coffee with sugar and oatmilk who was really good. The empanada was okay, the pastry was nice but the chicken was a bit dry. It is a great place to grab some coffee! Give them a try!

I liked this place. It was not busy when I was there and got to talk to one of the owners. I was…read moreimpressed with personal dedication and involvement. They make food from their homeland which is made using family recipes. But I was there to try their ice cream since it used to be an ice cream place. I also wanted to try their crepes. So the obvious choice is an ice cream crepe with banana, strawberry, and a ton of ice cream. It was cooked fresh in front of me (thankfully not one of those cook ahead and reheat places) The crepe was enjoyable but average and a little too crispy. The ice cream was disappointing, average ice cream regional supplier, definitely not home made. I may go back and give the crepes one more try, ice cream nope. Also curious about the rest of the menu.

Terrible ice cream. Some underpaid kids working there without supervision, no manager on site. What…read morea waste of my night going there. I actually gave them a second chance since I had already been there before but when it was just called La Maracucha and they didn't have half the things they offered. This time I thought perhaps it was a little better since they now had ice cream and crepes, too bad it was not the case. In fact, I didn't really get the order right but I waited sooo long that I didn't want to go back in to complain about it to continue to waste my time.

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!

What a hidden gem! I've never seen this doughnut shop until I drove by it earlier today. I decided…read moreto give it a try and it did not disappoint. The chocolate covered strawberry doughnut had a very nice, and potent strawberry taste. The blueberry pancake doughnut was also a hit. The blueberry taste was more subtle but the doughnut was very enjoyable. The doughnuts are served warm and made to order which was a perk. I would definitely recommend Baloo's for a sweet treat. There is also plenty of outdoor seating that is cozy and welcoming!

Myself and 4 other interns were sent on a high-risk coffee run. We got 20+ coffees and 3 dozen…read moredonuts that were all quickly crafted to our coworker's desire. The ambiance is a neat outdoorsy vibe! I'm also jealous of one of the interns I work with - her car smells like heaven itself caused by the intense aroma of 36 donuts intoxicating the car! They were so tasty, highly recommend!