I’m not one to normally leave reviews, but this one experience takes the cake. I’ve never experienced such poor service at a restaurant in my life. New Deal Cafe refused to provide service after both awkwardly standing waiting to be seated then taking a seat at the last available table before they were all gone. The servers repeatedly walked by and glared, but refused to acknowledge my wife and I. I stopped one eventually after repeatedly being ignored by them all and her reaction was as if I wasn’t supposed to acknowledge them in return. I asked if we are supposed to seat ourselves or wait to be seated to which she responded, “I guess you can if you can find one.” Will not be going back. Worst restaurant experience in Gainesville in over 10 years living here. Strongly do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Diane Bublak
Friendly staff, limited seating. 12% charge automatically added, but it goes to everyone and not like a tip. Thanks pretty cool. However, if you are thinking of vegan options, salad and fries are your choices. Bit steep in price for salad and fries.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Geissa Mahilum
Excellent service, food are great, you guys have to try their chocolate corruption and chocolate PB cheesecake desserts… but beware you guys might enjoy too much their meal its hard to make room for dessert. Unless you make it to go LOL like what we did We ordered calamari for appetizer, classic burgers both well done with fries on the side and the other was salad and chicken tenders and fries for kids meal. Everything tasted fresh especially the salad and the burger was tasting fresh and juicy i just felt it was seasoned very well it doesnt need any condiments at all . Definitely will be back and somewhere i will take guests to. Fyi: I also love that they make sure they clean regularly as when we left the staff were moving frames and wiping corners of wall edges especially by the customers table area. Great to see that when you actually go to a diner
Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu, cant remember the options but my son got the chicken with fries and sprite, he did ate his order for a picky dude he is
Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious area to make room for people who needs wheelchair access
Stopped in for a late lunch with our teenage daughters. We shared the fries basket, 2 of us got the tempeh sloppy Joe, 1 got the quiche of the day, and 1 got the special chef's salad of the day. Everything was delicious and excellent quality. The lettuce in the salad was super crisp and fresh, and we all really liked the curry lentil soup. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the food came out quickly. AND the prices were reasonable too! We will definitely be back next time we are in town! Thanks for a great family meal.
Vegetarian options: Lots of salad options, a roasted veg sandwich. Today we had the tempeh sloppy Joe and it was great! Also the curry lentil soup of the day was delicious.
Kid-friendliness: It's not a fancy place so I think families with small children would be comfortable here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day, Fries
Julie Burgevin
My go-to place for the mini burger!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Burger and Fries
E Pereira
They really do have the best burgers, and grown at the beef teaching unit right here in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger
Wade Shahan
Let me explain the reason for one star. Totally because of mgmt. I ordered a glass of wine which appeared to be $13. When the bill came it showed $22. When I questioned the charge the waitress said oh no, that’s not right. When you look at the menu it looks to have two prices (which I did not notice, but if I had I would have assumed one was a long pour). One for $13 and one for $22. They said the price is in fact $22 and not $13 and admitted the menu was confusing. They offered to take 1/2 off. I said okay that works. Then she tells me she has to take the rest of my wine from me. I honestly thought she was kidding. She was not. The manager tried to say it’s like when they give you a discount because you are not happy with a meal. That was not the situation. I said charge me and I won’t be back. If you are willing to lose a customer over $9 you don’t need my business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Irene Kellner
Food is very good but pricing is getting prohibitive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Deal Margherita
James Doyle
Food & service excellent, foods are locally sourced.
While on a family road trip, we wanted to find somewhere delicious, local, and good for small children. There was so many great options and we highly recommend the classic burger, pimento cheese sandwich and the calamari. The staff was very hardworking and friendly, and you can tell they were working as a great team. We had a fantastic time with delicious food, atmosphere, and such a friendly crowd
Kid-friendliness: High chairs but no changing table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari with Marinara, Cheeseburger
Jim Sib
Have gotten take out innumerable times. Great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aesu
Place was really tasty! Staff was very nice to us.
I’m not one to normally leave reviews, but this one experience takes the cake. I’ve never experienced such poor service at a restaurant in my life. New Deal Cafe refused to provide service after both awkwardly standing waiting to be seated then taking a seat at the last available table before they were all gone. The servers repeatedly walked by and glared, but refused to acknowledge my wife and I. I stopped one eventually after repeatedly being ignored by them all and her reaction was as if I wasn’t supposed to acknowledge them in return. I asked if we are supposed to seat ourselves or wait to be seated to which she responded, “I guess you can if you can find one.” Will not be going back. Worst restaurant experience in Gainesville in over 10 years living here. Strongly do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Friendly staff, limited seating. 12% charge automatically added, but it goes to everyone and not like a tip. Thanks pretty cool. However, if you are thinking of vegan options, salad and fries are your choices. Bit steep in price for salad and fries.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Excellent service, food are great, you guys have to try their chocolate corruption and chocolate PB cheesecake desserts… but beware you guys might enjoy too much their meal its hard to make room for dessert. Unless you make it to go LOL like what we did
We ordered calamari for appetizer, classic burgers both well done with fries on the side and the other was salad and chicken tenders and fries for kids meal.
Everything tasted fresh especially the salad and the burger was tasting fresh and juicy i just felt it was seasoned very well it doesnt need any condiments at all . Definitely will be back and somewhere i will take guests to.
Fyi: I also love that they make sure they clean regularly as when we left the staff were moving frames and wiping corners of wall edges especially by the customers table area. Great to see that when you actually go to a diner
Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu, cant remember the options but my son got the chicken with fries and sprite, he did ate his order for a picky dude he is
Wheelchair accessibility: Spacious area to make room for people who needs wheelchair access
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger, Classic, Fries
Just the hits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for a late lunch with our teenage daughters. We shared the fries basket, 2 of us got the tempeh sloppy Joe, 1 got the quiche of the day, and 1 got the special chef's salad of the day. Everything was delicious and excellent quality. The lettuce in the salad was super crisp and fresh, and we all really liked the curry lentil soup. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the food came out quickly. AND the prices were reasonable too! We will definitely be back next time we are in town! Thanks for a great family meal.
Vegetarian options: Lots of salad options, a roasted veg sandwich. Today we had the tempeh sloppy Joe and it was great! Also the curry lentil soup of the day was delicious.
Kid-friendliness: It's not a fancy place so I think families with small children would be comfortable here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day, Fries
My go-to place for the mini burger!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Burger and Fries
They really do have the best burgers, and grown at the beef teaching unit right here in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger
Let me explain the reason for one star. Totally because of mgmt. I ordered a glass of wine which appeared to be $13. When the bill came it showed $22. When I questioned the charge the waitress said oh no, that’s not right. When you look at the menu it looks to have two prices (which I did not notice, but if I had I would have assumed one was a long pour). One for $13 and one for $22. They said the price is in fact $22 and not $13 and admitted the menu was confusing. They offered to take 1/2 off. I said okay that works. Then she tells me she has to take the rest of my wine from me. I honestly thought she was kidding. She was not. The manager tried to say it’s like when they give you a discount because you are not happy with a meal. That was not the situation. I said charge me and I won’t be back. If you are willing to lose a customer over $9 you don’t need my business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food is very good but pricing is getting prohibitive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: New Deal Margherita
Food & service excellent, foods are locally sourced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad, Greek Salad, Fried Fish Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Great salad and flatbread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
While on a family road trip, we wanted to find somewhere delicious, local, and good for small children. There was so many great options and we highly recommend the classic burger, pimento cheese sandwich and the calamari. The staff was very hardworking and friendly, and you can tell they were working as a great team. We had a fantastic time with delicious food, atmosphere, and such a friendly crowd
Kid-friendliness: High chairs but no changing table
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari with Marinara, Cheeseburger
Have gotten take out innumerable times. Great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Place was really tasty! Staff was very nice to us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Burger
Epic quiche, lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day
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