Love, love, love the consistency of Rush Bowls. This place is located in the heart of UF…read morecampus/Downtown Gainesville. Parking can be tricky here, as there are other businesses and the AC Hotel in the vicinity. My mom and I decided to stop in for a to go breakfast treat that was healthy and filling. The staff is always so nice and knowledgeable about the menu and products they offer. I went for the Beach Bowl, which is a blend of acai, mango, banana, and guava juice. The toppings are granola, honey, and your choice of one topper. I went with blueberries. While we waited, I noticed that they sell energy drinks, protein bar, and other goodies. They also sell protein/energy bites that they make in house which are my mom's fav. The bowl surprisingly did not melt on our ride home. Their acai is thick and so tasty because of the addition of the guava juice. It's not super sweet at all. The toppings were perfectly portioned and fresh. I love coming here whenever I'm craving acai. Rush Bowls has soooo many options it makes it hard sometimes to pick what I really want to try. However, I will be back soon to try out their smoothie options!

I've been here a couple times and their smoothies are not it. Some of the flavor combinations are…read morereally odd, and the ones that aren't are lacking flavor. Pretty disappointing

Gator Nutrition is a new Gainesville staple! You'll be welcomed immediately by a super nice guy who…read moreowns the place, and he can walk you through the niche menu. They serve teas with collagen, vitamins, and caffeine, as well as shakes with protein and other supplements. The crazy part are the flavors! Anything you could imagine! And mine was absolutely delicious and for a great price. I'll have to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Food was amazing with large portions, the vibes are great, and the owners are very nice!read more

OMG where do I start?! Gainesville Hub is a super cute breakfast/lunch place located in downtown…read moreGainesville. They focus on serving higher protein options, using cleaner ingredients. Their menu consists of a variety of protein milkshakes, smoothies, customizable açaí bowls, waffles, and churros, as well as different types of teas/energy drinks. They give you the option to choose your own toppings and drizzles for the acai bowls, waffles, and churros, which is cool! It is quite like nothing I've been to before, in the best way! The interior is welcoming and fun. With gator memorabilia, including signed jerseys. The service is excellent and so personable. The husband and wife team who own the eatery are the nicest people. They are so sweet and really go out of their way to make sure their customers are satisfied. My dad and I both ordered a protein Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and blueberries, with a honey drizzle. The ordering system is super simple. You just order and pay at the front and they will bring it to you when it is ready. They served us our waters, my dad's milk, and some cutlery while our food was being prepared. The food came out roughly 10-15 after we ordered. It was presented very nicely and aesthetically. The waffle was hands down the best protein waffle I've ever had. It was dense, thick, and fluffy, but didn't have an artificial protein taste to it at all. The fresh berries and honey on top were the perfect addition. I also appreciated the sugar free syrup and swirls of cool whip and the side. The meal was very filling and satiating as well. Overall, I was more than impressed with Gainzville Hub! It is a wonderful establishment in downtown Gainesville serving great protein packed options. The inside is unique and fun. Service was awesome, super friendly, and efficient. The food -- phenomenal! Absolutely loved my protein Belgian waffle and had nothing but rave things to say about it. I also really appreciate how connected they are with the community and the school. You can tell they really care about their guests and the people who come by! Cannot wait to stop by again and try more menu items!

This place is easily my favorite boba spot in Gainesville. All of their matchas are stellar…read more(particularly the blended strawberry matcha) and the drinks aren't too sweet, even at 100% sweetness, which I appreciate. The food doesn't miss either! For 6 bucks you can get a delicious sushi wrap that is unlike any other food Ive ever had- very crunchy & delicious. And it honestly Tea Moment has one of the better price points for boba. Plus you can do no ice for no extra charge (which should be standard but apparently isnt at some gnv boba places). As for the service, its always amazing! Drinks always come out quick and the guy I always see (the owner?) is very welcoming. Not to mention the convenient location makes it an ideal spot to get a treat after a way-too-long chemistry lab. I wholeheartedly recommend this spot for all your boba needs!

Pretty solid boba tea spot that is right across the street from UF campus. If you didn't know, you…read morewould never have imagined a boba shop tucked all the way in the back of this mixed apartment and retail building. But here it is lol. Friendly and efficient, you can grab a drink and run off to class real quick. They have lots of options to choose from and the drinks are executed well. The only downside is that this place is not the best at having a group of people and chilling here since seats are limited. But besides that, solid place :)

Our family was visiting Gainesville for the weekend, and stopped by here for dessert for the first…read moretime. We were all disappointed with everything. This was our first time having rolled ice cream, and it unfortunately didn't meet our expectations. Rather than being rolled and packed nicely in a cup, our ice cream was loosely rolled and smooshed into a cup. Their new steamed buns on their menu were overcooked and dried out. We really wanted to like this spot, but this visit was an unfortunately a big miss for us.

High hopes based on the reviews First. The inside was so…read morehot. Like sweltering. Not good for an ice cream joint. The server was super nice and friendly. I had chai tea w tapioca boba. It had ok flavor but needed more ice. It was lukewarm. Tapioca boba was as expected. For ice cream I had corrupt cookie. I was so excited to try rolled ice cream. Completely disappointed. I didn't taste cookie dough. I didn't taste fudge brownie and there was no chocolate syrup. The ice cream tasted old. Like it was left open for weeks. 4 bites and I threw it out. My daughter had the wake me up and she didn't like it either. Funny taste and like the ice cream was old or left out. Trashed after 4 bites. And the place is expensive My daughter also bought some cute little cositas. But expensive too. She picked up a pack of pens and they wanted to charge us 2.99 per pen??? Almost 20$ for a pack. Um no ty We won't be back here.

Very pleasantly surprised by this find!…read more I wasn't sure based on mixed reviews but my husband picked up takeout for us and it was delicious. We both got poke bowls and everything was very fresh and delicious. Serving size was perfect and we both enjoyed our meals. My only complaint is that you can't build you own bowl, you can only select from their premade choices.

I was driving by Tioga Town Center in Gainesville. I wanted a protein smoothie. When searching, Big…read moreIsland Bowls popped up. I easily found curbside parking in the Town Center. It was just a block to the shop. I was immediately greeting upon entrance. Young lady was very friendly. During our conversation, she's only been working a few weeks. This retail shop has good vibes! Pop music playing in the back ground. Amazing beachy island photos on the walls. Cool colorful chairs and wall decor. I ordered a bee Healthy smoothie with protein. $13. This smoothie was made with banana, honey, parent butter, cacao nibs, bee pollen and apple juice. With protein. We talked as she prepared my Bee Healthy smoothie. This was a very nice stop for a mid morning pick me up. Mahalo

I lived in Austin Texas when the first Whole Foods market opened in the early 1980s. It was a…read morereally small place but it was a huge hit I loved it then and I love it now.

this is truly one of the worst organized whole foods stores I have been to. They are constantly out…read moreof items and whoever does the ordering there doesn't seem to have a clue what customer demand is. Not one shopping trip there that they're not out of something on my list. Additionally, their overall selection is far behind most of the other whole foods locations East of the Mississippi. Some staff is genuinely helpful though not well informed at times. The place is clean. Carts are in short supply even outside of busy times. Produce selection isn't great, and again, often items are out of stock. Herb and other plants for sale are often neglected (as in bone dry soil). No beverage carriers like in other WF stores. Clearly not the most enjoyable WF shopping experience and sadly the only one in the area.

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.

While Door Dashing found this delicious smoothie place. When I went inside, the dining area was…read morevery spacious and clean. I was greeting and picked up my order because I ordered through the app. My smoothie was made easy, I ordered a Detox Island Smoothie. At first taste, the Ginger was overpowering and I had to ask for a 2nd and this time I got a regular Island Detox. The regular flavor was good, filed with greens and I loved it, will visit again!

Today was my first time visiting Earth origins. I must say, I was very happy with the Customer…read moreService all around. When I entered the store, I was greeted by workers ( Percy and Shelly ) and they helped me find what I needed. The manager, Gabby was extremely respectful, professional, and caring. She also assisted me with learning some of the products in the store. The cashier, Christian was also helpful with ensuring I had a good experience! I highly recommend coming to this store, not only for the wonderful products, but for the great customer service! The workers here actually care about their clients! The store is clean also!

These people do not understand customer service on any level, I will never be back and will make…read moresure my friends and family don't either. The young lady at the register wouldn't say a word to me, just stared. Handled my groceries rudely, and made me feel SO unwelcome. Store is pretty filthy inside too, they need to clean up, get better attitudes, and maybe it wouldn't be empty all of the time.

Stopped in while helping my daughter move back in for her sophomore year at UF. I wasn't super…read morefamiliar with how the ordering process worked, so I ended up with a Build Your Own bowl--lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes--and added chicken, even though I didn't really want to. It wasn't exactly what I was going for, but that's more on me than the place. We also got a Pick Two combo: a strawberry banana smoothie (with oat milk, banana, strawberries, flax seeds, and agave) and the Thai Chicken Crunch salad (romaine, red cabbage, roasted chicken, carrots, celery, and wontons). Everything was decent and fresh, just nothing that really stood out flavor-wise. We took everything to go since we were busy getting her room set up, and it worked for what we needed--a quick, fairly healthy option. One thing I wish they offered was a smaller portion size; everything felt a bit too much for a light lunch.

I ordered the salad for delivery, but it came highly rated. I ordered the buffalo chicken salad and…read morea smoothie. All of the ingredients were fresh and very crisp. I did add I. The egg as well. The dressing was amazing and you can tell it was made in house. Delivery was easy and they made everything to order. I was only missing my straw so I had to open the cup, but appreciate that I the cup was sealed for transport. I would recommend and can't wait to try again while I'm int the area.