When you’re having a busy day and you can barely find time to eat, what’s your go-to spot in Gainesville? Maybe it’s the nearest pizza joint that you can run into and snag a slice to-go, or the nearest fast-food hub where you can grab a quick meal without ever leaving your car.

Well, this year, fast-casual restaurants have been popping up all over Gainesville because finally, people understand that we don’t always have time to relax at a sit-down restaurant to have a nice meal. Sometimes we want to have good quality food at a quick pace, so stop by one of our favorite fast-casual restaurants in Gainesville next time you’re too busy, or stressed, to make dinner. 

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Gator BTW
Restaurant $$
1404 W. University Avenue, Suites 40 & 50, Gainesville FL, 32601
Hurricane BTW offers fast and casual service, high design aesthetic in-store, high-quality food and drinks, all at a competitive price point. Menu offerings...
La Tienda
Restaurant $$
2204 SW 13th St, Gainesville FL, 32608
La Tienda is a casual quick service authentic Mexican restaurant located in Gainesville, Florida. La Tienda Authentic Food & Market is located off SW 13th...
The Spot
Restaurant $$
16 NW 18th St, Gainesville FL, 32603
American Restaurant in Gainesville, FL.
Felipe's Taqueria
5.0  5 Rating (1)
1209 W. University Avenue, Gainesville FL, 32601
THE FELIPE'S PHILOSOPHY Our Food: At Felipe's Mexican Taqueria our philosophy is simple: ingredients should always be fresh and the recipes authentic....
El Indio
Restaurant $$
5011 NW 34th St, Gainesville FL, 32605
El Indio Real Mexican Food...
Relish
Restaurant $$
Gainesville FL, 34613
Relish was created to give people what they want; a fresh juicy burger that has their favorite toppings served hot and fresh by a friendly staff in a fun...
Sababa
Restaurant
101 SE 2nd Pl, Ste 107, Gainesville FL, 32601
We have moved Sababa into the Sun Center!!! . Sababa is now open and in the Sun Center, right next to the Hippodrome! Check us out at our new Home Away...
Piesanos
Restaurant
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601
At Piesano's we are proud to use only the finest ingredients available, including Grande brand premium mozzarella, provolone & romano cheeses. Our dough...
Bolay
Restaurant $
2905 SW 42nd St., Suite 80, Gainesville FL, 32608
Build your own Bol featuring nutrient rich super foods, flame kissed proteins, infused teas, in-house cold pressed juices, & other libations