50 Best Coffee Shops in Gainesville

“We got the acai and a nutella shake. The acai was good but the shake was not the best. Maybe I shouldn’t be expecting something sweet when I go to a protein place 🫣 I wanted to try the waffle but I think it is a bit expensive for one waffle. The place is very nice to sit and enjoy a board game or work! Unfortunately we couldn’t sit inside because of a dog and outside is too hot and has some construction work going on nearby so it wasn’t very pleasant but that’s not the place’s fault. Overall worth a try!“

“I had an Amazing London Fog tea with honey this morning!! The only problem was that between the lavender buds on top and the flavorful Earl Grey tea, I couldn't tell if I was supposed to be relaxed or energized. 😁🤣“

“Love the tower rd crew! They are always so sweet & helpful. By far my fav location & one of my top fav coffee places in Gainesville! The crew on tower rd just makes the drive worth it!“

“Amazing place. Best coffee in gnv! I’ve bought so many plants. Always brings me a smile to stop here !!“

“Beautiful place! I stopped by for a delivery and had such a lovely experience. Peyton is a beautiful woman, inside and out—so kind, warm, and welcoming. Thank you so much for the bagel; it was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. It truly made my day! 😊“

“Great coffee shop and loved my experience. I came for a cup of coffee to-go and stayed because for the warm, welcoming, and positive environment. Shoutout to Brad and the crew! Food/Coffee was great with unique selections and the shop is beautiful. I look forward to stopping by again next time visit Gainesville.“

“Stopped in for the first time while visiting Gainesville and this place is great! super clean, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and stellar coffee. The Smoked Mexican Mocha is a solid 10/10. Will absolutely be back!“

“best coffee shop/food in Gainesville“

“Always delicious!! Love their food and coffee! ☕️ check out the specials!!“

“My first time coming here and I love the smores iced latte. It was sweet (and I dont like the taste of coffee so I usually add sugar, but didn't have to). People are sweet. also there's a kitty there so that was an automatic 10 ❤️“

“It was definitely a new experience for me, but I would visit again“

“I work at one of the GA stands and it was my first time here! they definitely don’t play about wait times lol.
It was quick, which I love. Beautiful community and amazing drinks. Shout out lane 1 (didn’t get her name, but she has curly hair!) and thank you machine for putting love in my drink 🫰
(Sorry for not being loud enough!)“

“A Safe & Welcoming Place for Our Teens: �As a parent, I’m incredibly grateful for Coffee Culture in Gainesville. They’ve created such a warm and welcoming environment—not just for us adults, but for our teenagers too. My daughter and her friends often hang out outside the café while waiting for parent pickup, and the staff has always been kind, patient, and understanding. They even go the extra mile by offering free waters and treating the kids with respect, knowing that they’re still learning and growing. It means so much to us as parents to know that our teens have a safe, friendly place to spend time. Thank you, Coffee Culture, for being a positive part of our community. Your kindness does not go unnoticed.“

“I am leaving a review based SOLEY on Mazzy. She was incredible. The ONLY reason I will come back is because this amazing person was so kind. I rarely leave reviews and I visit several Gainesville establishments a day. I don’t cook, I eat out. I have never had a crepe so good in my LIFE. When I walk in and see her I know it’s gonna be great. Not even me, my 3 young kids only want her crepes. I neeeed a recipe because my kids only eat what she makes. They don’t even like my pancakes anymore. Mazzy if you see this, you are doing incredible! 10/10 place! Highly recommend.“

“DONUTS ARE AMAZING HOT & FRESH A WIDE VARIETY Something for everyone“

“We went for the first time to experience a sound bath which was amazing! We go there early to check the place out. It was so great! Caleb was so friendly, the kombucha was first rate and I’m picky and the golden milk was the best my friend ever had and has been drinking it for years. Well worth a try. Can’t wait to go back for tea ceremony and more.“

“Excellent!!!! Buen trato y servicio“

“I work at Haile Plantation..always love my Frozen Vanilla Chai ☕“

“Worst sandwich ever and charged $9.80 for it. DONT ORDER A SANDWICH. Dry croissant with a very thin piece of cheese and One very thin piece of meat. It was so thin it was transparent. I thought it was the wrapper left on the cheese! Had to use my nail to peel it up to see. RIP OFF, never again. Can't say about other items...“

“Best coffee shop in Gainesville! Love coming by Afternoon Coffee to either pick up coffee, freshly roasted beans, or to sit and enjoy the garden outside. Great place to come get some work done, especially when the weather cools down. The team at the shop is always nice and always fast and the shop is clean and so fun to visit.“

“Excellent baked goods, unbeatable coffee, spectacular sandwiches, incredible prices, and friendly people with great conversation.”Hand-kneaded bread made fresh daily. We’re visiting from Miami and highly recommend this bakery to everyone in town.”“

“Amazing and Nice owner!“

“We enjoyed the smoke. Great quality. Super friendly owner and staff. We will be back. Music was awesome too.“

“In the day and a half that we were in Gainesville, I visited this coffee shop four times! I am a tea drinker, and fell in love with their Florida Chai. It is AMAZING, with hints of citrus in addition to more traditional spices. My daughter ordered a traditional chai and it, too, was incredible, with layers of spices. Both teas had remarkable depth and were a true brew. The shop offers a full range of coffees, teas, and baked goods, along with a few convenience items, and their menu includes several milk alternatives and natural sweeteners to choose from, in addition to standard options.“

“Delicious coffee and tea drinks, friendly staff, great atmosphere for chit-chat and reading. Love this place!“

“Everyone is always super friendly and today we were treated to a new Scooter’s Kid’s cup! The mini version is exactly what my mini needed to start her workout! 😉🥰“

“Delicious coffee! Friendly staff!“

“I couldn't ask for more in a coffee shop. I enjoy the espresso drinks and iced coffee they offer, and I also appreciate their snack and meal options. The Baristas at this location are also top tier wonderful, especially Emily and Josie. A trip to opus always brightens up my day.“

“Best fancy breakfast and coffee in town by a mile. It’s a more pricey spot but one of the few in town that feels like you get your money’s worth and you realize the cost is actually reasonable. Even when it’s busy you feel taken care of by the sweet staff. You can’t miss when it comes to the thoughtfully curated menu and creative quality ingredients. These guys really know what they’re doing!“

“I absolutely love this place. For whatever reason the universe keeps bringing me here even tho I don't live anywhere nearby and it's always an amazing experience. Christine and Olivia listened to my crazy universe story and helped me build the perfect drink. They made the experience so much better and I will forever be charging that story. This is the dutch experience I've known to be true. Love to see the kindness still lives on“

“Great drink and they do the Unique Rice Roll really yummy“

“Normally the girls at opus spring hill are great but this morning was less than ideal I get the same thing every morning but this morning it was a awful experience. My cup was over filled dripping down my cup and tasted nothing like it normally does I was super disappointed“

“I’ve never been so attached to a gang of baristas before!! Cas, Tiara and V (and all the others I’ve met!) radiate sunshine and it’s so obvious they care about the people they serve and are excellent at doing their jobs. I love sending business their way because I know whatever the order and whoever makes it, it’s going to be consistently great. Thank you, Opus for your high quality products and people!“

“Normally the girls at opus spring hill are great but this morning was less than ideal I get the same thing every morning but this morning it was a awful experience. My cup was over filled dripping down my cup and tasted nothing like it normally does I was super disappointed“

“And absolutely outstanding culinary experience. The chef has created a truly unique gift that combines art and flavor. The service was phenomenal, the food was so unbelievably good and I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this gem. 100/10 Went for a birthday dinner and they went out of their way to make the birthday person feel exceedingly special .“

“When you roll in at the wee hours of the morning and people greet you with a smile it’s refreshing. While on business trips you need all this you can get. They make a mean matcha and do so with an extra helping of cheer. Thanks Starbucks employees that helped me start my day in the right direction. I appreciate you and all that you do. I see you.“

“We picked up 24 macarons yesterday. 12 for a thank you gift for a colleague and 12 for us at home! They are delicious! We ❤️ Macarons.“

“awesome place with fabulous drinks.❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“This is such a nice place. My kids said it was the best drink they ever had! The man who helped us was very nice and gave us great advice as to which drink we might like. We highly recommend visiting.“

“It’s the best coffee place ever !!“

“Food: 10/10 frappes are customizable (to an extent). Dairy free options available. They are really thick so be sure to drink them while their still very frozen or you’ll be adding ice water to it later
People: 9/10 love the people, they can just be a little hard to find at times. Each person is vastly different from the other so you’ll probably have a different experience every time (all good though!)
Atmosphere: 10/10. Definitely set upr to sell. The stands are in appropriate places to be seen but not in the way. Lighting is at a good level.
Value: two frappes with substitutes was cheaper and had better value than their surrounding competitors

Dietary restrictions: Dairy sensitive options“

“Normally the girls at opus spring hill are great but this morning was less than ideal I get the same thing every morning but this morning it was a awful experience. My cup was over filled dripping down my cup and tasted nothing like it normally does I was super disappointed“

“Best croissant I think I have ever had. I may be addicted after just the first visit!!“

“I usually don't do too many reviews, but I must say Vine Sourdough Bakery is the best. I only do 100 percent whole wheat bread. So, I wanted 100 percent whole wheat sourdough bread. I could not find it anywhere in Ocala where I live.I searched the Internet for about a month and found Vine. I sent an email, they said yes they have 100 percent whole wheat sourdough bread. I went about two weeks ago & purchased 3 loaves. The best sourdough bread I ever taste. But, I got a coffee with oat milk & honey & a cinnamon roll. I know I wasn't supposed to have the cinnamon roll, but it looked delicious. I sat in my car & ate the cinnamon roll & drank my coffee. Baby, when I tell you that was the best cinnamon roll I ever tasted, you better believe me. The coffee was so good , just a smooth different taste than other coffee I drank. I went back inside & purchased two more cinnamon rolls, one for me & one for hubby for the next day. Thank you Vine Sourdough Bakery.“

“Wonderful things really do come in small packages! 🍩 Donut Connection may be a small shop, but the donuts are absolutely amazing. We picked one donut ourselves and let the incredibly friendly shopkeeper choose the rest and every choice was delicious! The dough was pillow-soft, fresh, and perfectly fluffy. Everything was so good, and the service was just as wonderful. We will definitely be going back! ❤🍩“

“Great Starbucks branch. Nice ambiance to enjoy your coffee and great customer service.“

“We love this place. It has the best smoothies and the absolute best bagel sandwiches I've ever had. Customer service is great. They listen well, and I am especially impressed by how I can say all the items I want, and they remember and make everything correctly. They heat up the bagels, which are a good size. They are soft, warm, and so addictive.“

“Vegan delight! Friendly and accommodating staff. ❤️“

“Trevor has made my experience here!! Every time I come into Target and order coffee here I am instantly more excited to see him! He is always so friendly and kind, asking people about their day and being overall a very fun person to be around. I’ve asked him for recommendations before and he has given great ones every single time! He even offered to make me a new drink if I didn’t like the one I was trying. Overall, he is an amazing person and employee and I hope he’s treated well here because he deserves it!“

“Loved it here had a great time with the grandkids“