16th Avenue Diner is a welcoming American restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, offering a comfortable setting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. With a casual, cozy atmosphere, the diner is a convenient choice for everything from a quick bite or solo meal to a relaxed gathering with family and friends.
Guests can enjoy counter service or table service, along with seating for a comfortable dine-in experience. Dessert, great coffee, and a local specialty add to the appeal, while the diner’s fast service helps make each visit easy and enjoyable.
The menu features familiar comfort food alongside organic dishes, small plates, vegan options, and vegetarian options, providing choices for a range of preferences. Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, enjoying lunch, meeting someone for dinner, or looking for a satisfying brunch, 16th Avenue Diner offers a versatile selection in a friendly setting.
For added convenience, customers can choose on-site services, takeaway, or delivery, and reservations are accepted for those who prefer to plan ahead.
Accessibility and practical amenities are an important part of the dining experience. The diner provides a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping make visits more comfortable for guests with mobility needs. Restroom and Wi-Fi access are also available.
Rated 4.60 out of 5 based on 884 reviews, 16th Avenue Diner is located at 207 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted. To learn more or make arrangements, call +1 352-378-0600.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
3 eggs, American cheese, onion, bell pepper, and diced ham.
3 eggs, bacon or ham or patty sausage or Nettles sausage, half-order biscuit & gravy or two small pancakes, or half-order French toast
3 eggs, spinach, mushroom, tomato, cream cheese
2 Grilled Pork Chops & 2 Eggs
Hear from our valued guests
I’m reluctant to post this review, as this may be one of the best kept secrets for breakfast & lunch in Gville. IMO they have the best biscuit & gravy in town, and add eggs over-easy on top. Wonderful family owned spot & team.
We like to sit at the bar and watch the cook fix our veggie omelette with cracked eggs and our crispy bacon. Grits and potatoes are good too. Friendly waiters.
Our friends talk about this place all the time and now we know why!!!….so good. Burgers r amazing! Eggs w/ corned beef hash and French toast - exceptional. Hard to say which was better: breakfast or lunch. Staff VERY friendly and responsive. Can’t wait to come back.
It's your classic little diner atmosphere. It has about 5 tables and a counter to sit at. My breakfast was perfect! I asked for crispy hashbrowns and they were exactly how I like them. Bacon was the perfect crispiness, eggs fluffy. The biscuit was heaven. I ordered a side of grits and it was a huge bowl and piping hot. The best breakfast I have had in a long time! Luis was our server, he was attentive to our needs and had a great smile. There was a man, not sure if he was the manager or owner but he was checking on everyone and very kind. The prices are more than fair. I have reservations about sharing my favorite places because I don't want it to get to busy but these guy's deserve the recognition. I will definitely be going back!
I was told by a local to try this place, glad I did and I will return. Outside well it's in an older group of stores but do NOT let that stop you from enjoying this place. The menu has a large variety for both breakfast and lunch, staff were professional and friendly! The service was fast, and I was checked on several times to provide coffee and see if my food was to my taste ...it was ! I sat at the counter as I was solo and it is a small location. I enjoyed my food even though I didn't get a photo ...sorry ...I had a egg,cheese and bacon breakfast sandwich....only 6.99 Eggs were cooked perfectly and bacon was plentiful and complimented by a nice piece of cheese on top of the egg. I was watching the food items going out and knew I would be returning...biscuits large and fluffy fresh out the oven came by and I did a double take! I am delighted I have a new local place to visit and have a good meal. I can see this place expanding and being very successful!!!
Super friendly staff, really friendly and neighborhood vibe to the restaurant, and best of all: amazing food for a decent price!! Recommend the corn beef and has and french toast. Also the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had, you won’t regret them if you order it.
Classic diner, food timely and delicious. Excellent customer service and reasonable prices!
Definitely come here over waffle house if you’re in Gainesville! I’ve been coming here for a while now, it’s a nice family run diner, servers are very friendly, food is very good, and price is good for what you get-food that costs $30 at waffle house will cost $17-$20 here-highly recommend going for cost, value, and friendly environment. As well as supporting a small business. Only downside is they’re only open for breakfast and lunch and not 24 hours :( Though I understand why, it’s still unfortunate as I would come here a lot at late night if they were open then-but I highly recommend everybody in Gainesville craving any breakfast food come here-it’s better than any of the chain diners in the area.
Visiting Gainesville and this place came up as top rated. It’s very hole in the wall (rundown vintage vibe) but the food and the service is what matter at a diner. We didn’t try a single bad food item. We had the big boy breakfast, the biscuits and gravy, the French toast, and even the sausages are very good. It was like something you make yourself at home. If you’re looking for luxury breakfast restaurant, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for great food and a diner vibe with great customer service, then give this place a shot.
Glad to have been pointed to this spot. A long standing history with a great reputation that exceeded expectations. Was told about an off menu mix of veggies, sausage, eggs and hash browns that was excellent. Fresh veggies, eggs just right, a good kick with the hot peppers made for a strong and fun breakfast in Gainsville.
Common questions about 16th Avenue Diner
16th Avenue Diner is located at 207 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States, Gainesville, FL, United States.
You can reach 16th Avenue Diner by calling +1 352-378-0600.
16th Avenue Diner has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 884 customer reviews.
16th Avenue Diner features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
16th Avenue Diner features the following from the business: Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
16th Avenue Diner features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
16th Avenue Diner features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
16th Avenue Diner features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
16th Avenue Diner features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
16th Avenue Diner features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
16th Avenue Diner features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi.
16th Avenue Diner features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
16th Avenue Diner features the following crowd: Family friendly, Tourists.
16th Avenue Diner features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
16th Avenue Diner features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
16th Avenue Diner features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
16th Avenue Diner features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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