We will have some groups heading out socialize and dine over lunch, but if your tastebuds want to lead you elsewhere, we’ve compiled a short list of local spots that you might want to sample. It is not comprehensive by any means, so if you are a from out of town and don’t see anything on this list that appeals to you, feel free to grab a local for more advice!

Nearby:
Reggae Shack
www.facebook.com/reggaeshackcafe/
619 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL

Cafe C
celebrations-catering.com/cafe-c/
424 N.W. 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601

Towards campus:

Bistro 1245
www.leonardosgainesville.com/menuBistro.html#bmenu
1245 W. University Avve
Gainesville, FL

Faith Vietnamese
www.yelp.com/biz/faith-vietnamese-gainesville
808 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601

Downtown:

Andaz Indian
www.andazgainesville.com/home.html
12 W. University Ave
Gainesville. Florida. 32601

Big Lou’s NY Pizzeria
www.biglouspizzeria.com/
5 SE 2nd Ave.
Gainesville, FL. 32601

Emiliano’s Cafe
emilianoscafe.com/
7 SE 1st Ave.
Gainesville FL 32601

The Jones
thejonesbside.com/
203 SW 2nd Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32601

Harvest Thyme Cafe
harvesthymecafe.com/
2 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Steamers
www.yelp.com/biz/steamers-gainesville-2
104 SE 1st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601

Flacco’s Cuban Bakery
foursquare.com/v/flacos-cuban-bakery–coffee/4b613a28f964a5207a0d2ae3
200 W University Ave (NW 2nd Street), Gainesville, FL 32601

Loosey’s
ldt.looseys.com/
120 SW 1st Avenue,
Gainesville, Fl 32601

Mojo Hogtown BBQ
www.mojobbq.com/mojo-hogtown-bar-b-que-smoked-meats-whiskey-bar
12 SE 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601