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Here are some popular tips in Gainesville. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Gainesville to go with friends:

  • 9.1

    Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

    Pizzeria 5200 NW 43rd St Gainesville, FL

    People also say (23 tips):

    • Walt A.
      Walt Atyeo: "The chicken and spinach calzone. It is huge and tasty. Love it."
  • 9.0

    Swamp Head Brewery

    Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave Gainesville, FL

    People also say (34 tips):

    • Brian A.
      Brian Ainsworth: "Cool local brewery with a small bar. You can sit a drink try a sampler or fill a growler to go. I like the kolch"
  • 9.1

    CYM Coffee Co.

    Coffee Shop 5402 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Alexa S.
      Alexa Sueiras: "Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Not to mention, great coffee, beer and wine options! Feels like my second home in Gainesville."
  • 9.2

    Florida Museum of Natural History

    Museum PO Box Gainesville, FL

    People also say (30 tips):

    • Amanda M.
      Amanda Martinez: "A great place for young children and toddlers. I bring our 16 month old twins once a week. There is a playroom in the front of the museum. They spend hours there exploring & making new friends."
  • 9.0

    Uppercrust

    Bakery 4116 NW 16th Blvd Gainesville, FL

    People also say (26 tips):

    • Aron L.
      Aron Levy: "I miss Uppercrust Bakeryore than just about anything in Gainesville. More than many friends even :P Please, enjoy it for me, as it is something incredibly special. The world needs more French cuisine!"
  • 8.8

    Arcade Bar

    Bar University Avenue Gainesville, FL

    People also say (3 tips):

    • Amaury J.
      Amaury J: "So much fun! Play games while drinking a beer or two. The music was cool and changed per floor."

People are talking about these places in Gainesville:

  • 9.1

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 3724 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL

    People also say (23 tips):

    • Jennifer H.
      Jennifer Harrell: "Finally a TJ's in North FL. Reduce your Publix bill by half while eating organic. Love affair goes way back. Will drive all the way from Jax to shop here!!!"
    • Arlene C.
      Arlene C: "The BEST reduced guilt pizza! - trader joes pizza primavera. 250 calories for a 6.5 oz entire pizza. Also bought pomegranate blueberry sherbet reviews said was an awesome "treat" - cant wait to try."
  • 8.9

    The Top

    American Restaurant 30 N Main St Gainesville, FL

    People also say (131 tips):

    • Keegan H.
      Keegan Hitchcock: "Awesome late food, get the corn nuggets! Kinda "Hipster" but in a good way, if that makes sense. Kitschy stuff to look at, good music (different themed nights). Good veggie/vegan options for food too"
    • Opeola B.
      Opeola Bukola: "The black bean cake appetizer portion (eaten as entree) + the chocolate tort (split with a friend) is the perfect meal to not get too full but enjoy every moment of your meal. Enjoy!"
  • 8.9

    McAlister's Deli

    Deli 618 NW 60th St Ste C Gainesville, FL

    People also say (11 tips):

    • Bill P.
      Bill Powell: "Great sandwiches, salads, and soup. Lemonade and tea are made there . This is the smoked turkey pepper jack . .. it's the best!!"
    • Josh
      Josh: "Great sandwiches and lots of space to sit down."

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