Barry’s guidebook
Food scene
A short trip to one of Gainesville's most iconic restaurants. Cash only payment but they do have an ATM.
135 locals recommend
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveA short trip to one of Gainesville's most iconic restaurants. Cash only payment but they do have an ATM.
Close and convenient. Indoor/outdoor seating with bar.
61 locals recommend
Public & General Restaurant
1000 NE 16th AveClose and convenient. Indoor/outdoor seating with bar.
Right down the street on NE 10th Ave. Small indoor/outdoor dining. On bicycle path. Check hours of operation.
46 locals recommend
Afternoon
231 NW 10th AveRight down the street on NE 10th Ave. Small indoor/outdoor dining. On bicycle path. Check hours of operation.
Locally owed breakfast/lunch diner. Counter and indoor seating. Next to Tom Petty Park.
16th Avenue Diner
207 Northeast 16th AvenueLocally owed breakfast/lunch diner. Counter and indoor seating. Next to Tom Petty Park.
Brewery
Great Brewery located in the old historic Icehouse. Bar, pool tables, outside picnic area. Bring your own food or order from food truck. Home to the Monday Farmer's Market (starts at 4pm) Dogs not permitted.
55 locals recommend
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
1001 NW 4th StGreat Brewery located in the old historic Icehouse. Bar, pool tables, outside picnic area. Bring your own food or order from food truck. Home to the Monday Farmer's Market (starts at 4pm) Dogs not permitted.
Indoor/outdoor seating. On the bicycle trail and close to Depot Park
82 locals recommend
First Magnitude Brewing Company
1220 SE Veitch StIndoor/outdoor seating. On the bicycle trail and close to Depot Park
Neighborhoods
The Duckpond Neighborhood is one of Gainesville's oldest. Very walkable. A mile to downtown and Bo Diddley Plaza where there are numerous restaurants, theatre and nightlife.
18 locals recommend
Duckpond
The Duckpond Neighborhood is one of Gainesville's oldest. Very walkable. A mile to downtown and Bo Diddley Plaza where there are numerous restaurants, theatre and nightlife.
Sightseeing
Formerly a turn of the century hotel that is now open to the public on certain dates. Less than a half-mile walk. Beautiful gardens architecture. Free.
18 locals recommend
Thomas Center
302 NE 6 AveFormerly a turn of the century hotel that is now open to the public on certain dates. Less than a half-mile walk. Beautiful gardens architecture. Free.
Bicycle Shop
Located on NE 10th Ave on the bicycle trail next to Cypress & Grove Brewery and Afternoon Restaurant. Friendly expert service. Ask for Mike.
Goodbike
210 NW 10th AveLocated on NE 10th Ave on the bicycle trail next to Cypress & Grove Brewery and Afternoon Restaurant. Friendly expert service. Ask for Mike.
City advice
Getting around
Whatever mode of transportation you select stay safe.
Gainesville has numerous round-a-bouts so remember to yield to traffic in the circle.