50 Best Coffee Shops in Gainesville

“This place feels like a warm hug or going over to your favorite cousin’s place. The owners clearly love their customers. If you’re a regular, you can bet they are cheering for you. They asked an athlete how practice went, they chatted about rush with the sorority gals, they even encouraged two grad students studying. They greeted everyone by name and everyone left smiling.

The food and drink are excellent, but honestly it’s the owners that make this place a gem.“

“Checked this place out with a couple friends and was totally impressed with their range of unique gifts and displays 🤩 I purchased a shampoo bar and some wax melts that I know I’m going to enjoy. Would definitely recommend a visit, get some delicious coffee and walk around their super cute shop!“

“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. 😁🤣“

“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!!“

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

“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 ❤️“

“Excellent!!!! Buen trato y servicio“

“Cozy, genuine place to enjoy a leisurely coffee with good peeps. Library, PCs, good vibes. Do go!“

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

“Café Voltaire has a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in. The lighting is soft, which gives the space a calm and relaxed feel, perfect for studying or spending time with friends. The music fits the mood well, adding character without being distracting. Their menu offers a thoughtful mix of savory and sweet items, and the crepes are especially worth trying whether you want something filling or something light and sweet. As a tea drinker, I really appreciate the variety of teas, which feels like a genuine part of the menu rather than an afterthought. The combination of good food, a strong tea selection, and a warm setting makes Café Voltaire a place I look forward to returning to often.“

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

“love their coffee and the smoothies. everything my wife and I drive by, we need to make a stop. would definitely come back“

“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! Friendly staff!“

“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“

“Great service at this location, I'm super happy with the staff and their disposition. They got my order right and even created something not too crazy for my five year old that he REALLY enjoyed (that didn't leave him bouncing off the walls from the sugar).I do wish the wifi was available at the seating area away from the road or they could do something to reduce the traffic noise on the super nice patio. The major road renders this very very nice seating area basically useless.

Kid-friendliness: “

“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! 😉🥰“

“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.“

“Amazing and Nice owner!“

“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 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.”“

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

“It’s the best coffee place ever !!“

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

“Jaleah was the best! Came from ocala and made my way to this dunkin only to have ordered and she payed for My order! Shocked is an understatement! Thank you again for being an awesome person and putting a huge smile on my face! Made My WEEK! It's the little things that count! 🥰“

“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...“

“Just so everyone knows, the photos shown here are not accurate because they are photos of the Hub Starbucks, which is much further across campus. Also they do not serve things like meatballs, or truffles-I think these are images of catering perhaps? Not sure...also the location is inaccurate as well, as this Starbucks is literally right behind the science library, next to panda express and across from the Chick-fil-A on the Sun Terrace. There is also NO delivery there.

Vegetarian options: Spinach feta egg wrap, kale mushroom egg bites, tomato mozzarella panini“

“Vegan delight! Friendly and accommodating staff. ❤️“

“I love Opus Coffee! The staff has always been friendly and their coffee is much tastier than Starbucks or Dunkin. They have tons of syrup options for your tea or coffee and a rotating menu of fun seasonal drinks. Today I had a blueberry lemon scone bursting with fresh blueberries and an iced strawberry rose white mocha latte. Delicious. Stopping at Opus is a nice pick-me-up after an appointment.“

“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“

“To the person working today, April Wednesday the 23rd around 9:30/10am, they were all by themselves with an insane line and nonstop mobile orders popping up. They kept composure and were so friendly and sweet despite juggling so many drinks and a line out the door! It was so much work and people and they handled it with grace, busting out perfect beverages as fast as humanly possible. Didn’t get a chance to ask her what her name was bc she was so busy but wanted to leave a review attesting to their work ethic and sense of urgency and patience.“

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

“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 .“

“We love it 🥰 love love ❤️“

“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.“

“Located off Archer a little bit south of I-75 in the Butler plaza area, this small unassuming drive thru is apparently a well known gem in Gainesville. I was told the lines can get pretty long but when we arrived around noon, it was just us. We looked at the big menu when you drive up but weren't super what we wanted to drink. We then pulled up to the order window and saw they had some additional specials and drinks. Intrigued by a couple of the options, the girl inside was very helpful letting us know what each flavor consisted of. We decided on the iced baklava with oatmilk (pistachio, white chocolate, and honey) and do not sleep on this!! Run to try this if you like those flavors!! While it was a little sweeter than I prefer, it was delicious! We also got a hot creme brûlée and it was good, mainly caramel flavored. Prices were very reasonable and service was quick and friendly. There are a lot of coffee options in this market (we went to 3 different ones in as many days) and this was by far my favorite.“

“This is the best DUNKIN IN ALL OF ALACHUA COUNTY. I go OUT OF MY WAY to stop here. Their coffee and drinks taste the best and the people there are very friendly and polite. They also have fast service too so if the line looks long, worry not, they keep it moving. Coffee made right !!! THANKS!“

“Was skeptical about going knowing the family left, but I believe it's still privately owned. New owner seemed quite nice, had a korean iced coffee which was great.

They've added a few snacks in the menu, and otherwise the vibe and drinks seem to be as good as before. Will still visit often :)“

“Excellent staff! Excellent coffee!“

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

“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.“

“Fresh ground decaf Americana! Very nice roast. It’s near Krispy Kreme in Gainesville so yummy donuts and yummy coffee.“

“Delicious food. The chaat tots were amaaazing!“

“I had a hard time picking out a coffee this morning. Ryan was outside taking orders and I asked them if they could just pick whatever they wanted. Surprise me. Ryan was so excited and made me excited to try whatever they came up with. Oh my god! THEY NAILED IT!!! I absolutely love my coffee this morning. Their excitement and customer service was so great. Thank you so much Ryan!! I adored it!!!“

“Personally I don't trust starbucks imbedded into department stores or grocery stores because they're separately owned meaning they run on their own rules instead of Starbucks corporation rules for making drinks. The drinks won't be wildly different but normally they aren't made the exact same (I've worked for starbucks as my source). Same goes for airports however there was nothing wrong with the drinks I got so I can't complain and the 2 baristas were cracking jokes with each other and customers which is pretty rare to see sometimes so I have to give them the full 5 stars just don't expect this experience that I had for your visit. I got the new seasonal roasted chestnut latte and my S/O got the strawberry acai lemonade refresher without dried fruits they were both fine and they remembered to not add the fruits!

Parking: Huge parking lot but you normally have to park pretty far away from the building but a little walking never hurt anybody“

“By far the BEST DD we've ever visited. Very positive, good energy, fresh food, hot coffee as ordered. The manager here is one of the best! He's so energetic, hands on and absolutely a delight!
Clean and we'll kept building inside and out. Restrooms are very clean and we'll stocked.
We WILL keep this DD on our list to go to.
Thank you!!“