One of the best subs I ever ate and for sure the best in Gainesville. Also,beer choice is great…read more Subs are fresh and perfect! Can't wait to go back when in Gainesville next time

Great deli, I ordered the Rachel (pastrami Rueben) with extra meat, and 2 sides. Only $12! I was…read moreworried it wouldn't be a great sandwich with that low price point, luckily I was wrong it was great. Both the coleslaw and potato salad were delicious too. Old fashioned beer pub in back made for solid dinner when all I wanted was to eat then sleep. Cash only, though there is an ATM in the deli. I will be back.

Excellent food! Excellent customer service. A unique menu…read moreof sandwiches you won't find anywhere else. I had the daily special, which i knew what i was getting based on what was at the register, however they made me the surprise (Vegas) by accident... and then made the correct sandwich without a hesitation. Not sure what i had, looked like a Cuban mixed with something else, it too was fabulous! The whole family enjoyed their selection. Will def come back another time!

Checked this place out in Gainesville because it was on Guy's Diners, Drive ins and Dives. Small,…read morequaint sandwich shop on side streets that does sandwiches really well. I got the meatball sandwich which is served with a side of excellent red sauce for dipping! The sandwich was tasty and filling. They also serve salads and some breakfast items. You can get beer or wine on the side and chips. The lady at the counter was helpful with the menu. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a good sandwich in Gainesville.

I liked the food here. I ordered here this morning and had to drive 12 minutes home and the food…read morewas still nice and hot when I got there. The onion rings are nice and crispy and taste delicious. I got the egg cheese and burger and after adding some salt, pepper and ketchup when I got home for $5.50 it was a great fast breakfast option for something different and quick. Will definitely be stopping back again soon to try out a milkshake and some different food.

I can't believe it took me so long to write this review. Honestly I wanted to give one star but I…read moreadded one bc my bf enjoys this place and enjoyed his food. I on the other hand, not so much. So for starters, this was my first time here. I had heard mixed reviews but ultimately it's a Gainesville staple. We decided to go for breakfast one morning and naturally I looked at the menu before I went. Okay so it is an old, local eatery. I mean really old. The speakers to order are so worn and honestly easy to miss. I had no idea they were even there. I had to back up because I drove right by. And then you're practically having to yell to order, or at least that was my experience. They cook to order so once I ordered I waited maybe 10 minutes at the window. The customer service also wasn't the best I'll add. My order ended up being wrong which just made matters worse. One thing to note is the entire menu is served the whole time they're open. Will I try it again? Maybe. It is pretty pricey and so far I'm not convinced you get what you pay for.

Visiting from out of town, saw positive reviews so we dropped in for lunch…read more I had the "The Saprano" hot Italian: lots of meat and the chibatta bread was delicious. My wife had "The Man in the Black Hat," essentially two different sandwich halves. Don't miss this place for a great meal. BTW, had a hard time deciding what to get as the options were varied and plentiful!

We drove from Jacksonville to Gainesville for a day of exploring and lunch. Our middle daughter and…read moreher husband said "next time you're in Gainesville you MUST eat at The Paper Bag!" We had some long time friends come down with us as well. Our first stop on our Gainesville Adventure was here! I ordered the #9. Tony Montana Cubano. I have to say I've had many Cuban sandwich's before but this Cuban sandwich was the BEST! I love the flavor of seasoned pork they use as well as the Boars Head Meat. I do believe all those makes the difference. If you like Cuban sandwich's you must try this one. Also our friends with us ordered the #12 Uncle Drew Monte Cristo and shared and they loved it! All the staff were super friendly! It took about 10 minutes for us to get our sandwich's. Everything was clean and well kept. Definitely recommend The Paper Bag!

i actually think this was the best cava i have been to very good food and good serviceread more

Following a visit to the sprawling UF campus, my wife and I decided to try out The Spot for lunch…read more Located in a building housing other eateries and with limited "free" parking, we parked in the parking structure in the same building. As it was summer break, a lot of the other businesses in the building were closed (Vietnamese and Italian restaurant as well as a boba place). The place looks like it was being run by a hardworking couple. We checked out the menu and my wife ordered the Gyro Platter and I ordered the Souvlaki Platter. We also ordered a couple of fountain drinks. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. The Greek salad was quite good. The chicken souvlaki, however, seemed to lack flavor and a bit dry. Portions were quite generous and the value was there. We actually packed our leftovers for some quesadillas later. If we do go back, I would order the gyro instead of the chicken souvlaki. NOTE: They don't validate parking which was $3 for an hour

I heard about this place on another forum, and felt like I had to give it a shot for lunch since it…read moreis in such an obscure location. Housed inside the Honda dealership on the corner of 39th and Main, there is no outside advertising... you just sort of have to know it is there. They only serve breakfast and lunch, and it appears that their lunch menu is purely ad-hoc each day, with daily specials posted on a board. I pulled up and walked into the dealership, skirting my way around the sales folks that wanted to sell me a car, and found the cafe in the back near parts. I looked over the menu, and went for a Cuban sandwich. I had to wait about ten minutes for the sandwich to be made, which is fine. They make to-order, and there were a couple of others ahead of me, so all was good. These are not the huge Cuban sandwiches you may have had at other places (all of the ones I have had were in South Florida), but it is still a decent size and at a reasonable price for its size. I got out of there for under $10. The sandwich was good, and they are going to remain on my list of places that have possibilities during the lunchtime hour as they are relatively close to work for me.

Love the food. Fast friendly hot fresh food. I had the cheese burger. Yummy. Don't miss out.read more

Some places get hyped. Some places get mythologized. And then there's Mac's Drive-Thru, which in…read moreGainesville has basically achieved burger folklore status since 1987. So yeah, expectations were not exactly low. I pulled up and kept it simple. Cheeseburger, fries, large iced tea. No need to get cute when you're dealing with a place that's been doing one thing longer than most people have had careers. Let's start with the burger, because wow. This thing absolutely delivers. Cooked to order, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and hits that sweet spot where you take a bite and immediately understand why people won't shut up about it. Five out of five, no notes, no complaints. This is the kind of burger that makes you question every overpriced, overbuilt "gourmet" burger you've ever had. This is how it's supposed to be done. And then... the fries showed up. Hot? Yes. Fresh? Seemed like it. But somehow they pulled off the impressive trick of being both hot and soggy at the same time. It's like they skipped the part where fries are supposed to have texture. Total letdown, especially sitting next to a burger that's basically winning awards in my head. The iced tea did its job. No drama there. So here's where I land. The burger alone is worth the trip. It lives up to the legend, no exaggeration. But those fries dragged the whole experience down just enough to knock it to four stars. Mac's is this close to perfection. Fix the fries, and we're not even having a conversation. Right now, it's a legendary burger with a side of "what happened here?"

Probably the best burger in town! It has its own taste, and they are so easy to munch down for…read morelunch! I was informed by my friendly server that it was a good time to order (nobody was at the walk-up window, when I got there) so it would only be about five minutes. I got two burgers and one fry, no drink, and I pedaled away with happiness!! I am a chef, and I went to work early to eat lunch and boy were my coworkers jealous!! Ha ha ha!! If you have good for from another restaurant, you are the man! Anyway, the burgers were deelish! You can ask for whatever toppings you want! They take credit and debit cards now, so no worries. In the past, they were cash only! See you at the walk-up window...

Okay so I'll start by saying I've had Big Mill's a few times before but only brought to me or…read moreshared by my bf. This was the first time I actually went and ordered for myself. I know I know, it was a long time coming and I regret that! I went around lunch time on a Wednesday so it wasn't too crowded but if you're familiar with the area, you know sometimes it can be difficult to make a left hand turn into the parking lot. There were a few people inside already eating and then a few waiting who had already ordered. I knew what I wanted to order beforehand so I walked right up to the counter. I created a regular size Philly for my dad with onions, peppers, mayo, and provolone cheese and then got a double smash burger for myself. That burger? AMAZING. I wholeheartedly support that being in the running for best burger in GNV. I still think about it daily. It was truly mouthwatering and perfect. I also got a 20oz frozen four berry lemonade which was delicious and very fitting for how hot it has been. I got the Philly for my dad as he doesn't live here and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Needless to say I will be back for myself, and whenever my parents are in town. Highly recommend!

Well its been awhile since we had been here, and decided to order out and go take food home…read more Was pretty busy but was taken care of by 2 friendly employees. Got that oldvschool sandwich shop feel.Big Menu boards.and a large diverse menu. Ordered a cheesesteak that was amazing, and wife loved her polish sausage dog. We ordered a chicken ceasar salad too for tomorrow. One thing i had issue with was doesn't a caesar salad come with caesar dressing? Well this one didnt if they put some on there i couldnt find it.only flavor i tasted was from chicken. Other than that everything was amazing. Big Mills is a icon in Gainesville and their cheesesteaks prove that!!

Great staff, great prices, and the absolute BEST corned beef hash! Local and delicious!read more

Food is gr8! Waiters and cooks are gr8! Always enjoy eating…read morehere. These folk treat everyone as family. Always clean! Portions are almost always too big!! LOL

I was greeted by the window and handed a menu! Lotsa stuff on it, found the Hennessey BBQ wings and…read morehad to try!! Tell my order, pay with plastic, and do little recharging of my phone action, just sitting down at the table where I am going to eat. There sre outlets all over the place, in this little park! A few touches on Words with Friends, before I know it, my food is ready. Lovely hostess handed my food like she made it with love! She did! Wing sauce was amazing, zesty and hot! The texture was perfect, a little crunchy, but juicy meat inside! These are some really good wings, but the make burgers too....maybe next time!

The Gentlemen were very professional and friendly! I got the…read more"Crashout Meal" my Mother and I shared it. The Salman bites were phenomenal and the Lemonade was Perfect! The environment was really clean, and I was able to have some conversations with some people!