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!

My parents retired to Bell, Fl which is about 30 minutes away from this joint…read more I go every time I come down to visit them. Usually at least twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch or dinner. I've never had the seafood night, but it's been recommended multiple times in conversation and here in other reviews. It's a solid southern mom and pop buffet. No regrets Always delicious. Wait staff is always friendly.

You know that show bar takeover or restaurant takeover - well.....I thought the cast and film crew…read morewas about to show up anytime. Upon entering, dirty tables everywhere and it was so hard to find a clean table to sit at. Dirty floors, dirty windows, buffet with people hovering over it while standing in line to pay their bill. It's ok to have an older restaurant but they must keep it clean! My husband never uses a straw, but he did today - scared the cup may be dirty...we know some folks that come here so we stayed because we just needed to see if it got better and why they come...it's a hard no! Long wait, extremely salty food, sad presentation of the food appearance. I had images of the kitchen in my head after seeing the front of the house. We've never been to Cross City - assuming it's a fishing town - which is cool but other than that, not much here. The pros - waitress was nice and seemed to like her job. I liked all the patriotic decorations. Well we were really hoping to like this establishment, but not for us, oh well, we came, we tasted, we saw, and now we move on.

A quick dinner, and some well deserved decompression time took Dawn and I to the "cottage cafe" in…read moreOldtown, Fl This is one of our nice, clean, local main stay restaurants in the area. It's been a minute since we were here, so we decided on the cafe tonight. I requested the grilled chicken Cesar salad, and Dawn opted for the turkey-bacon club. Our waitress was quick to take our order and kept our drink glasses full. Lighting is adequate and there is deceptively a lot of room, and tables. The wait was just a little long, but we were behind two large groups of patrons and a big order. The head cook, even came out to apologize for our delay in service. The meal was presented nicely, it was well prepared and was what we expect from the cottage cafe. The prices are comparable to the area, and local economy. We will be back!

Parking right in front and plenty of it. Bar seating on the right and tables on the left. Open…read moreseating, seat yourself. Service was excellent. I had the 2x2x2 and everything was cooked to perfection. My wife had the hash & eggs with a biscuit. The food was all seasoned perfectly. The star was the biscuit, wow. It was so soft and flaky. I would definitely eat here again.

I stopped by The Galloping Gourmet during the day and learned you have to order on your phone as…read morethere is no one at a counter. When it's ready, you get a ping, a side window slides open, a brown paper bag with your name lands on a table, and the window shuts. No hello, no call-out, just the app. Efficient, sure, but it feels oddly impersonal. The burger was fine but really needed more sauce; it comes with a bag of chips. Fries aren't included, and the shoestring fries add-on that I ordered were a miss. Sub-par and not worth it. What surprised me most, though, is how minimal the whole experience feels for a spot at a country resort, especially one tied to a restaurant that's marketed as fine dining. The contrast is stark. If you go, I'd ask for extra sauce and skip the fries.

We stayed at Black Prong and ate at the Galloping Gourmet 3 times. The burger, chicken sandwich and…read moreBLT were excellent. The loaded potato wedges were great at the pool.

My son and I went for Father's Day based on a recommendation from a friend. The restaurant is…read morepretty small but makes up for its small size with great friendly service and fantastic food. We both had the brisket bowl with a scrambled egg. The flavor of the brisket was fantastic. We also had a side of the sweet potato tots that our waitress brought out with a sided of cinnamon butter to dip them in. We will be returning.

Awesome experience . All the gals are top notch . Food was excellent . Will definitely be back.read more

I ordered the Grouper Piccata, and from the very first bite, it was evident that this was not a…read moremeal designed for speed or mass production. The fish was tender, perfectly cooked, and complemented beautifully by a delicate lemon butter sauce with capers that added just the right balance of brightness and flavor. The pasta was rich, comforting, and generously portioned, making the dish both satisfying and memorable. Alongside it, I had the opportunity to try the Mama's Lasagna, and it truly lived up to its name. Every layer tasted as though it came straight from a family kitchen rather than a commercial chain restaurant. Rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and hearty flavors combined to create that unmistakable feeling of homemade comfort food. To finish, I enjoyed a classic Tiramisu paired with a perfectly pulled espresso. What stood out just as much as the food was the overall experience. The wait time was very reasonable, the service was warm and attentive, and our waitress was genuinely welcoming throughout the evening. The portions were generous, the prices were fair, and every dish reflected care and attention to detail. In a world increasingly dominated by corporate dining concepts, it is refreshing to find a restaurant that still serves food with authenticity, tradition, and soul. If you are looking for honest Italian comfort food, generous portions, excellent value, and a dining experience that feels personal rather than commercial, this is absolutely a place worth visiting. I will gladly return.

A hidden gem!! I…read morecame here years ago and totally forgot about it but recently went back and was so impressed with it. Great lunch and dinner deals and specials and the food is quite tasty. They are great with gluten free items and the gluten free pizzas are great. A little slow for service overall but a nice place to meet family and friends.

I have been eating Falafel King since 1984 and it is still as good today as it was back then. I was…read moreintroduced to it by words that became a staple every time I walked in, "My friend. Come and enjoy a falafel!" It was 1984, I worked at the Florida Bookstore and was sitting out back in the courtyard behind Chaucer's during my lunch break. That's when I heard those words. It was a smiling man sticking his head out of a kitchen window behind Cafe Gardens, which shared the courtyard with Chaucer's. "...enjoy a falafel!" "A flawhatel?" I asked. The man was Ghassan Chehab, and after serving me my first ever falafel, I ate there nearly every day. He soon moved out of the small shared-kitchen window to the famous 13th and University location, next to Burrito Brothers and Goerings Book Center - which I eventually moved to myself - and a block from my house. Falafel sandwich, spinach pie, strawberry-banana smoothie, and complimentary baklava - that was my go-to meal, always accompanied by great conversation with Ghassan. I left Gainesville in 1992 and The King moved out to Butler Plaza. I returned there a number of years later and was not only delighted to see the place still existed, but it was as good as ever! Ghassan was no longer there in person, but he certainly was in spirit. I continue to eat there whenever I pass anywhere near Gainesville, and always take home a bundle full of the falafel and pies. In fact, I'm actually writing this review with the taste of that falafel and spinach pie in mouth right now because I recently made one such trip. My friends, go eat a falafel at Falafel King!

Falafel King is a hidden gem in Gainesville. The owner, staff and service are all very friendly and…read morewonderful to interact with. The food portion size to cost ratio is well balanced. We got the lamp chop platter and the lamb shank platter. Both were very yummy and came with big hunks of meat on a bed of rice with sides of tabbouleh and hummus to go with fresh warm pita bread. We also tried the mint lemonade which was incredibly refreshing but not overly sweet. We liked shopping around the grocery area while we waited for our food. There were so many fun treats and cool things to browse. Highly recommended with you enjoy halal Mediterranean food!

Great cheeseburger and from the looks of the meat selection, equally great beef--some pork, too…read more Quincey is a large ranching operation in the area and this is their point of retail sale for beef they raise plus some gifty foodstuffs like BBQ sauces, honey, and hushpuppy mixes. Some of this is locally-produced like the honey, some not. Some is reasonable in price, some you'd do better at a supermarket on probably. However, the cheeseburger and fries I had--plus iced tea!--all were excellent. There's nowhere to eat inside but they have shaded pic-nic tables outside. They also have a drive-thru and most of their cooked food orders likely are to take home. Aside from burgers, they have other sandwiches, various plates and sandwiches made of their famous brisket, and daily specials which trend towards Southern homestyle favorites like meatloaf or roasted chicken. My burger was great: it tasted like a burger Dad or a friend's dad would grill--not one from any restaurant. It tasted truly homemade. I'm eager now to try their brisket sandwiches and everything else.

This place is our kind of pit stop. Hot meals served. Collection of local treats. Industrial…read morerefrigeration of their beef for purchase. Seasonings , streak sauces, and more. Local ice cream from Sutton Milk out of Okeechobee was delicious! So many flavors in pints to choose from. This was the kids' favorite. Brisket queso to-go was mine. Clean bathroom too. Thanks Quincey's, job well done.