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Book Lover's Cafe
505 NW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
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#44 of 120 restaurants in Gainesville
  • Cuisines: Bakery, Coffee Shop, Vegetarian
  • Address: 505 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Phone:  3523840090
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“Great veggie and vegan...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 27, 2008

Great veggie and vegan food. more

“Yummy vegetarian food...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 9, 2008

Yummy vegetarian food. They really go to lengths to use local ingredients too. Creative, ethnic dishes from all over, very tasty! Good coffee too! more

“Some choices on the menu...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 12, 2007

Some choices on the menu are great and others are not so great. They are also a bit pricey. more

“My absolute favorite...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 29, 2007

My absolute favorite place to eat in the world. The best vegan lasagna in the world. I've tried nearly everything ever since I was a freshman in 2000. The very best place for vegetarian vittles in Florida. more

“The staff is so friendly...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 26, 2007

The staff is so friendly and it has a great atmosphere :D more

“Healthy, yummy food located in a unique place”
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5 of 5 stars
mrain887 6 contributions
Gainesville, FL, USA
Oct 31, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

I LOVE eating at the Book Lover's Cafe. It is like no other place in town. You are surrounded by books and today there was artwork on display. It is healthy and delicious and so different from the usual chain type restaurants. They only serve vegan and vegetarian items so if you are looking for meat..this wouldn't be the place... more

“food for thought”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Gainesville
Oct 20, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

Whenever I just need a break I love stopping by the Book Lover's Cafe. My cell phone has no reception in the building and so while I relaxingly and enjoyably dine and usually read or do some work, I am undisturbed and sirene! The food is interesting and delicious and I usually land up wanting more. Very friendly service and... more

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Book Lover's Cafe Address

505 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Tel: 3523840090
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.