Post #9- Places to Eat in Gainesville

         You may be thinking, “Jena, those meals you made from Animal, Vegetable, Miracle sound delicious, but I can’t cook!”  Well, don’t fret my friend.  Gainesville offers many places to eat where a commitment has been made to preparing meals that are vegetarian, or vegan, or organic, or made from locally grown food, or all of the above!  These are just a few of the many options Gainesville has to offer.  Check some of these out and support local farmers and healthier meals.

Book Lover’s Café                           

505 NW 13^th St.

Gainesville, Fl 32601

http://www.thebookloverscafe.com/

Specialty: A book store, art gallery, and

vegetarian/vegan café all in one!

The Jones

401 Northeast 23^rd Avenue

Gainesville, Fl 32609

http://thejoneseastside.com/

Specialty: Committed to serving locally

produced, organic meals.

Mildred’s Big City Food

3445 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607

http://www.mildredsbigcityfood.com/

Specialty: Meals made from locally grown seasonal organic produce, local farm products, and Florida seafood and served in an upscale dining atmosphere.

New Deal Cafe

3445 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL

http://newdealcafegainesville.com/

Specialty: Owned by Chef Gill, who also

owns Mildred’s.  Healthy alternative to fast food restaurants.

Ti Amo!

12 SE Second Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601

http://www.tiamogainesville.com/

Specialty: Mediterranean restaurant

also owned by Chef Gill.

Karma Cream

1025 W University Ave
Gainesville FL 32601

http://www.menuwall.com/fl/gainesville/karma-cream/812

Specialty: Organic and fair trade ice cream

with vegan options, homemade toppings,

and biodegradable and compostable to-go

containers.