4 Best Delis in Gainesville

“Do you ever feel
like a plastic bag?
Non-biodegradable, crinkly, fake fluffy
You may want to start again,
but where do you go?
Many places charge for your existence
Others declare you the devil
Therefore, you must shed your skin and transform
Became of a tree
Brown, rugged, durable, velvet-like
A paper bag.“

“Delicious. My wife got a meatball sub - the bread was delicious, the meat to bread ratio was perfect and the extra sauce was awesome! I got the "Vegas" which is basically just the chef's choice. It was incredible, super flavorful and honestly a pretty fun way to order.

This is going to become a regular spot for me!“

“First time eating here today and it won't be our last! Amazing food and super nice people! I highly recommend you give them a try.“

“I went to The Paper Bag on NW 39th earlier last month and decided to try their deli on-campus on Stadium Road since I work down the street.

It is mainly a walk-in to get there type of setup since it is inside Newell Hall and there is zero parking nearby. The RTS bus stop is across the street so it is easy to get to if you take public transportation.

Ordering today (Friday) was entirely through the 2 electronic kiosks so credit card or campus card is the payment types accepted.
There is limited seating (around 12 tables plus a high top seating area by 2 of the windows) and about half the place had students eating breakfast, working on their laptops, or waiting for their orders.

Facilities were clean and place seemed relatively organized for on-campus dining.

I ordered the Berry Zen Blend smoothie, Momma Mia breakfast sandwich, and Alpha Sigma Delta Melta totaling about $28 (with tax). The Momma Mia and Berry Zen were excellent, made fresh, and tasted clean. I would go back here again, but maybe not during the late breakfast crowd since the sidewalks can get pretty crowded between the period 3 and 4 break around 10:30am. Thanks for a good first foodie experience :)“