38 Best Vegan Restaurants near Alachua

“The food is fresh and amazing!! The staff is super friendly!!“

“Fantastic shop with a rotating selection of very high quality and well respected roasters across the country, including Methodical, Valor, and Resident. Drop coffee and espresso both consistently good. Great customer service and good food. Very surprising to find something like this along the interstate and now I plan my drives around their opening hours. Large and open space to do work or meet with a friend too.“

“We're so lucky to have Creeks 19th at the end of a round of 18 to eat and have a refreshing drink. But even if you don't golf, its a chill place for trivia night on Thursdays or Karaoke on Saturdays, there's something for everyone and the Turkey Creek area is better for it.“

“I love this place! The people are so great and welcoming and the food is always fresh and delicious. The breakfast sandwiches are so good! I normally do an everything bagel with bacon, egg, and cheese. Those come with fruit and then I usually get an iced latte as well.
Their lunch sandwiches are really good too, I like the Cuban. And I generally get potato salad with it. Definitely stop by if you haven't already!“

“Browns buffet is amazing. My son Alexander went there on Friday mornings as a special treat when he was a senior at Santa Fe“

“The Sammy The Bull (Meat-Lover’s) Pizza is the best Pizza I’ve ever had. All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The individual flavors of each ingredient did not get lost in the mix. Amazing. I’m originally from Brooklyn.“

“Stopped here on recommendation from someone local. We were greeted immediately by GABRIEL. He was patient with us since we were first timers. I am not a Cuban food expert so I asked a few questions he answered politely without making me feel dumb.

We ordered the papa rellena (potato ball stuffed with ground beef) and a ropa veja empanada. (Crispy pastry stuffed with seasoned shredded beef) as appetizers. Both were delicious delicious.

For mains he got the Ybor Cuban sandwich which was Ham, Roasted Pork, Salami, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Pickles, Ybor Cuban Bread. He got it minus the mustard. I of course had to sample it as well and it was very nice soft bread, juicy meat and the flavor all together was amazing!

I ordered the Lechon bowl. It came with Lechon (roasted pork), yellow rice black beans and sweet plantains with an egg on top (for $1 extra). Gabriel also asked if we wanted sauces, he named them off I asked to sample them all. One was the mojo sauce I know it was a citrus and very garlic forward sauce. I would have liked less garlic and more citrus. One was an almost sour cream(possibly) cilantro green sauce and one was a pink sauce don’t know what was in it but it was good!

When we come up from Jacksonville again we will definitely visit again! Possibly try other things as well!

Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu options and it would be a place kids would be welcome.“

“We recently tried this place for the first time and had a great experience. Our coffees were really good and the bagel and cinnamon roll were delicious! We will definitely be stopping by more often and highly recommend to others.“

“Best breakfast and lunch. Worth going to. Cheaper than any other diner. Clean“

“My family loves this pizzeria. Why? Because while we wait, my little plays with the plastic veggies and kitchen materials- very entertaining for her. Then, once we sit down, my little can color on their cute coloring pages with their own basket of crayons or play with pizza dough. Besides the built in kid entertainment, staff is super kind and helpful and they take care of my food allergy (dairy & soy). Their willingness to ensure I'm enjoying my meal while being food safe is so heart warming to me. Drinks are phenomenal! The mocktails do not disappoint! They get packed on weekends but the wait hasn't been ridiculous.

Vegetarian options: You can absolutely find hearty veggie dishes here. Vegan- I'm not sure.

Dietary restrictions: Although I couldn't find an allergen menu, different servers, on different nights, have read labels for me, asked chefs and recommended alternatives for my dairy/soy allergy.

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely! They give kids pizza dough to play with at the table. There's a kids' kitchen (tiny segment) area for them to play with toys. They have coloring sheets and a basket of crayons. Decor and music is family friendly.“

“Anytime I meet my son for brunch in Gainesville this is where I want to eat! Love the Flying Biscuit! Food is so yummy!!“

“Michael and his team are fantastic. The food is always quick and fresh! I enjoy stopping by for breakfast and lunch.“

“There’s so much to like about this place. You come in through a garden type atmosphere with an enclosed bar, plenty of seating and sometimes outdoor entertainment. The water tower in the back is the cherry on top. It’s not like your traditional sit down restaurant as you come in, order and take your number and find your seat in a variety of places. There is a pool and arcade room to your left, traditional horseshoe bar to the right then as you go further more seating with a lounge type seating area. Behind that are two private rooms with pool tables and seating. The food is reasonably priced and yummy. The staff is great and suitable for families as well as a nightlife spot for singes. Definitely worth trying out for yourself!“

“The Mint was delightful... The three restaurant people that were there today were each so nice. I particularly go for Indian food on Sundays, and they even had a little conversation with me. I'm so glad that this restaurant is here in Gainesville!!! The prices at the Mint are very reasonable, whereas most prices everywhere have shot up sky high. I ordered the dosa masala, and the sambar soup and the coconut chutney were delicious. The sambar even had a hint of cinnamon, just a hint, and it could not have been better. I ordered the garlic naan and the bread is not a large size portion but it is plenty when you are paying $2 and change. I think that the restaurant works largely by the several delivery services. There are 3 big long tables there for families and single tables also. The dining area is not very big at all but it is sufficient for good food and good people serving you. Amy.“

“Decided to try Gators Den for dinner and was pleasantly surprised at how great it was!! Had the burger, cooked perfectly. Also had the wings and they were amazing! Our waitress (Ashlynn) was equally amazing! Very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back and recommend!“

“Great food and amazing service“

“Food is always delicious 😋. The staffs are very friendly. The restaurant and restroom are clean. We always enjoy our meals here and choose to celebrate 🎊 our special occasions here! Thanks 🙏 so much for your good 👍 food and enjoyable atmosphere!“

“One of the Gainesville community’s pillars of excellence. Great bagels, great coffee, great story. We go back every time we visit!“

“Thank you for the friendly awesome service and delicious Mexican food!!! Mexicans love great Mexican food! We had a fabulous UF graduation dinner with our party of 25!! The margaritas were amazing! Shots of patron helped get the party on! My daughter loved the birria tacos. My husband said the churasco steaks melted in his mouth! Two bites and down! Delicious!! I can’t tell you how grateful we are to you guys! We chose you because my daughter is part Mexican and because of your rating on google and you lived up to that!! Thank you again!!!! Happy cinco de mayo! Go Gators!! 🐊🐊💙🧡❤️🥑💚🇲🇽🇺🇸“

“Outstanding service by Alex! We were able to get a table pretty quick and ordered a couple of burgers and beers. Food was tasty and the service was on point. Will add Gators Dockside to the list next time we are in town. Go Gators!“

“Everything is awesome The food is the best one in Gainesville Frozen Margaritas are delicious“

“Growing up visiting my grandparents this place was absolutely phenomenal and I’m so glad to say it lived up to the wonderful memories!! Staff are friendly and helpful ontop of the amazingly delicious food, on the list of visits in Gainesville if you enjoy quality Barbecue“

“I’m a big believer of baking bread in general store“

“they have the best food and service and their workers are very friendly and helpful“

“great food and pleasant staff.“

“Atmosphere and a unique menu. This is a Gainesville must visit if visiting.“

“muy sabroso smoothie, Buena calidad de comida y servicio el personal es muy atento y amable en especial Kathyanna es muy atenta y amable con los clientes.“

“Great food and service. Very clean and cheerful atmosphere.“

“The food is fresh and amazing!! The staff is super friendly!!“

“This is the BEST place for a burrito! The staff is friendly and the scenery is awesome! My second visit and I had the Mexicano again! Will return, especially across town!(Worth the drive!) Great sweet tea also!❤️🌯“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An amazing evening at the Pink Flamingo Diner! We had such a great time here — the food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. We tried the chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, fried white fish platter, chicken parmesan with garlic bread, broccoli and cheddar soup, and the Philly cheesesteak sub with sweet potato fries — and every single dish was delicious! The service was excellent: friendly, fast, and made us feel right at home. The diner itself is super cute with a cozy, retro vibe and a covered outdoor patio perfect for enjoying the evening air. There was live music from the awesome Sarah Trimm, who played guitar and sang beautifully — such a great touch! Bonus highlight: there’s a mini golf course right behind the diner, and our youngest got his first-ever hole in one — talk about a core memory! 🏌️‍♂️💫 This place is more than a meal — it’s an experience. Great food, fun vibes, and perfect for families. We’ll absolutely be back if we are traveling through this area again.“

“the food was awesome and the service was great very friendly“

“The food was delicious. We got orang chicken n it was yummy. Lots of food as well.“

“We had the best experience tonight! Our waiter, Cam, was absolutely amazing. He was so attentive and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. We were celebrating a birthday, and Cam went above and beyond to make the dinner extra special for the birthday girl. He really made the evening feel fun and memorable!

The service was outstanding, and the food was soooo delicious, every bite was incredible. We can’t wait to come back again, and when we do, we’ll definitely be asking for Cam. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Cam’s service!“

“Delicious, fresh, friendly“

“Very good fresh food, and drinks....I really like the fact they give you a free meal on your Birthday!!! We go every chance we get...Love that the cook right at your table!!!“

“Food and drinks were excellent as usual but what inspired the review was the service. A manager behind the counter saw that I was struggling to carry my stuff and came out and gave me a different carry bag as well as a drink carrier. It wasn't that big of a deal but things like that make a huge difference. Thanks to him I didn't drop everything because I was too stubborn to ask. Thanks!“

“As a first time guest, great selection of items, everything was fresh and well prepared, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The prices are very reasonable and this is now my favorite Chinese go-to place.“