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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Food was amazing the breakfast burritos and biscuits are delicious!!!! Service was very nice and quick too!!! 
Phil C.
9/16/2023 - Yelped this place this morning and it was even better then the reviews. It's a small diner but big on great food and service. From the owner to all the service employees they seem genuinely happy to be there and give great service.
James C.
11/09/2023 - Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food and the service is superb. Classic hole-in-the-wall cuisine and ambience. This diner is now in my regular lunch rotation. Jeremiah G.
3/02/2020 - 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 -
Looking for a good breakfast/brunch on game day, and this came up pretty well rated. Like others have posted, it's a small, family type establishment. Very welcoming, even the other customers were super friendly.
We both got the basic breakfast, eggs, grits, bacon, sausage and a pancake. Everything came out quick and cooked well, there was one little hiccup, but it's fine.
Watching them cook in front of us was great. You can tell they work well together and are good at their jobs.
The line out front never really stopped, but not overwhelming, regulars stopped in, ordering "the usual" to go.
The young man in charge of the counter did great and was very friendly. I would definitely recommend it. We will be back 
Ash W.
11/27/2023 - Good diner food for breakfast and lunch. Very tasty and unassuming offering and presentation, definitely not haute cuisine. Pleasant southern hospitality was attentive and helpful. Mike C.
2/26/2022
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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 -
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
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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 Put a fried egg on my chocolate chip pancake and call me done! - Other places get all the credit, but this place is legit. I've been so many times, I almost hate to write this review because you'll read it and then you'll... read more 
aalycbyg
December 11, 2018 Great Food, Great Service. - I have passed this little diner many times and always wanted to stop in but wasn't the right time. I made a point to visit there. I was recognized and... read more 
MSK1979
February 28, 2018
