Start your day with a good cup of coffee
One of the most unique diners you'll come across in Gainesville
On 16th Avenue in the northeast of the city, our restaurant is a welcoming family-run dining establishment.
16th Avenue Diner is an American diner that has stood the test of time. We are an FL original with our special original gravy, half pound burguers and client custom made omelets.
We have established ourselves as a tranquil and delicious dining location where you can enjoy real, down-home cooking from the southern part of the United States.
Open Monday to Sunday
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Start your day with a good cup of coffee
On 16th Avenue in the northeast of the city, our restaurant is a welcoming family-run dining establishment. We have established ourselves as a tranquil and delicious dining location where you can enjoy real, down-home cooking from the southern part of the United States thanks to our years of experience in the field.
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Gainesville's 16th Avenue Diner offers a fantastic dining experience.
Lunch favorites everybody loves
Foodies ahoy!
. Your taste buds will be delighted by the scrumptious sandwiches, our home made traditional and unique biscuits and gravy, our original omelettes, our one of a kind half pound burguers and other delicacies that our skilled crew has prepared for you.
Call us at (352) 378-0600 to make a reservation for the best american food in town.
CUSTOMERS REVIEWS
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Just had breakfast here....Amazing!!!
We used to eat here years ago and then moved away. We were back in town and decided to give the new owners a try. So glad we did!! The service was fast and friendly. The whole family was working, and obviously enjoying what they were doing. And...the same cook is still there, working his magic! Spread the word....this is one of the best breakfast places around!
Judy M.
3/18/2023 - I've been coming here on and off for about a year now. The place had been bought right after I started going and the new owners really freshened the place up. They repainted and redecorated the walls, it looks great! The service is fantastic. The owners are extremely kind and will often chat with diners. The food is inexpensive, well portioned, and EXTREMELY delicious. Anytime I'm in the mood for breakfast food this is where I go.
Jared W.
11/20/2023 -
Nice little diner! We needed a quickly lunch stop and popped in....had a cheeseburger with fries and a grilled cheese with coleslaw and a coke. The fries they served that day were like the mix between a steak fry-potato wedge-curly fry! Food was good and everyone working there was courteous. The only part of the experience that I had a little trouble with was that the place definitely has a heavy griddle/frying smell. 
Amanda P.
1/13/2023 - Love this little diner gem! The food was fresh, hot and generously portioned! Loved the biscuit I had the Philly steak omelet with home fries but they offer choice of hash browns or grits! At the end of the meal we received a warm chocolate chip cookie The servers were very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend yoo check it out!!
Susan M.
9/16/2023 - The service was great and the food was even better. I got a chicken tender wrap and it was everything I wanted it to be at a reasonable price. Would recommend. Jon M.
10/18/2019 - Found this place out of the blue, but such friendly staff & service and really personal atmosphere. A much smaller place where more of the locals go. But definitely a place I'll be revisiting soon 🙂
K. B.
11/15/2022
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Excellent place. Went at opening time and was met with friendly service, good coffee and a great omelette. Nice local feel to it and set me up for a day's birding on the prairie.
Drew Whitelegg
April 29, 2023 -
The diner is small but I get it. We went early in the morning and it wasn't crowded. The food was delivered promptly and piping hot. A little salt and pepper was needed. It was a great experience with my little one. The day was gloomy and cold outside but the food was comforting. I will say it got smokey inside from the grill but they remedied that by opening the window above the door.
Sarah- Cortina Shepherd
December 29, 2022 -
This is a wonderful little diner that is tucked away in a little plaza and well-worth hunting down. A waitress took our drink order shortly after sitting down, gave us adequate time to review the menu, and kept our coffee mugs filled. There were 6 if us and were well attended to. I got the biscuits & gravy - they were delicious. The gravy was a little spicy, but I liked the little zing of flavor. The grits were good too. The others I went with either got breakfast sandwiches or a classic plate - they all enjoyed their food too. A place that does a good homestyle breakfast is hard to find and this little diner is now on my list of places to go.
Jessica Scoates
June 29, 2022 -
They're under new ownership, but they haven't changed the menu. My chicken wrap was cooked to perfection. The tortilla was light, and the chicken was crispy and juicy. The owner and his wife were genuinely interested in making sure everyone was taken care of and enjoying the food. They may add a few new items soon, but for now, it's still the same great food and service as always.
Happy Me
March 29, 2023
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Hidden Gem - Heard about this place from a friend. We were in Gainesville so we decided to stop in. WOW! It's a diner....a small "hole in the wall" but be prepared to... read more 
roadwarriorFLA
February 18, 2016 Small Place in a small strip just off Main Street - It's only open until 3pm, so it is just for breakfast and lunch, but great variety and good quality of food. You can watch the grill master make your food... read more 
Dawn R
April 11, 2016 Great breakfast restaurant - Found this restaurant using TripAdvisor and I am so glad that we did. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall, but well worth the trip. The food and... read more 
Kathy G
April 4, 2023
