East End Eatery

Came here with some friends, as they said it was great. Ended up pretty disappointed. The food isn't bad, it just isn't worth the price you pay. I ordered the meatloaf special which people said was good. About halfway through, I noticed plastic wrapped on part of the crust, which tells me the meatloaf is likely frozen. Definitely wasn't kitchen plastic wrap so I doubt it's made prior and reheated. The texture also felt very frozen/thawed. The mashed potatoes and collard greens were just okay. My wife's tomato soup was basically water with light tomato flavor.Cash only with the option to use Venmo. I guess I understand not wanting to pay credit card fees but seems a little ridiculous to me. Location is also very far from most things, unless you live on the east side. Most likely won't be back.

I finally tried this place after passing by countless times. Walked in on a Friday afternoon, got seated promptly. Ordered the huevos rancheros and Mediterranean egg salad wrap--both delightful. Portion sizes seemed small initially but turned out to be perfect. Service was efficient and friendly, with a cozy atmosphere that felt like home. Only downside: cash or Venmo payments only, so be prepared!

My daughter and I have a rule when traveling for her softball tourneys- never eat where we can at home. This is definitely one of those places. And oh what a gem we found. It's as comfy as eating at home, as good as a home cooked meal but with flare! We took three sandwiches to go for lunch at the field and I cannot wait to bite into them later.Blueberry waffle and French toast was crisp and flavorful!

We stopped by for brunch and was greeted by the hostess/waitress, Diana. We took a look at the daily specials on the board and was seated immediately. We ordered sweet tea and coffee as we looked over the menu. She returned with our drinks and cups of water. We ordered french toast with two eggs scrambled and fresh fruit as well as (The Blue Plate) 2 eggs scrambled with smoked Gouda grits, thick bacon extra crispy, and a biscuit. The grits needed butter and salt in our opinion and thankfully they were available. The meal was great. We wanted grape jelly to go on the biscuit but they only offer strawberry jam so that was disappointing. The biscuit though was fluffy and incredibly good. We left those plates clean. The service was terrific. Diana was the only person we saw serving guests and there was about 5-7 occupied tables. Diana zipped back and forth all over that restaurant and didn't miss a beat. She was kind and always smiling. Just watching her work was incredible. We tipped her 51 percent for that effort. The place itself is nice. Big glass windows for natural light. Plenty of ceilings fans that kept it nice and cool. Lot of different things hanging from the ceiling and on the walls to look at. There was also a big bucket of peppermints at the door too, the good kind. Also liked that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer at the table. Will definitely be back often.Note: The payment options are cash and Venmo only. Honestly, I didn't know this until I read the reviews after posting my review. I just so happen to have cash and paid cash. Definitely need to be advised of that prior to being seated or have clear and very noticeable signage on the door, table, menu, etc. However, I don't mind paying cash to help the restaurant maintain lower prices and a lower overhead.

Delish. !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food was wonderful, prices are very reasonable. Service was fast and the wait staff was cheerful and communicated well.

I wish there were more places like this where I live! We were visiting Gainesville and wanted to find a kid friendly, non-chain breakfast spot and ended up here. It was perfect. They have a a little play area for kids, board games, all kinds of reading materials and a beautiful patio to enjoy/eat. I had the lluevos rancheros and kids had blueberry waffles with scrambled eggs. It was all tasty- my kids rarely finish their eggs, but they even ordered more here. Another thing we loved was that they have art for sale on the walls and we bought a piece for our daughters room. The kids loved playing battle ship while we are. Lovely place! The service was as charming as the restaurant.

If you're looking for a quaint and cozy little breakfast spot, this is the place for you! Another hidden gem in Gainesville, this place decorated its ceilings with wicker baskets. And there's also art pieces done by what seems to be children towards the back of the restaurant. The decor is very homey and reminds me of visiting my beloved grandma's house. I love the feeling of walking in here and feeling like home. I really enjoyed my breakfast and opted for the thick bacon and Gouda-smoked grits. The grits are very creamy so it went nicely with the sunny-side up eggs and bacon. Our food didn't take long at all, and our waitress was extremely nice. If you're looking for something small and cozy, please go to this place!

I wrote my original review 8 years ago and still go to the East End Eatery. It's not like a gourmet restaurant, but it is consistently yummy and a family favorite. They accommodate our food allergies, they're always very friendly, and it's a really nice atmosphere. I think it's only fair to now give them five stars.

What a cute, quaint, "bed and breakfast" feeling place for a delicious brunch. Super friendly service, fresh tasting food, reasonably priced, and eclectic decor. Ordered:- blueberry waffle with poached eggs and turkey bacon- eggs Benedict Florentine- combo breakfast burrito with potatoes - SMS omelette

I stopped in to see what was happening at the old restaurant at the corner of Territorial and Woodward and discovered Suipi and her amazing food. Later that afternoon I brought my 84 year old sister in for lunch. My sister had never eaten Burmese food. Suipi welcomed us and sat with us explaining how her food was made and cooked. My sister told her she liked vegetables and chicken but no hot peppers or spice. Suipi brought her a wonderful dish of fresh spinach and cucumbers, a dish of finely chopped cabbage and carrots, and a chicken dish that was so tender it melted in your mouth. I have never seen my sister eat so much in my life. I had goat curry, my all time favorite curry dish that was the best I have ever enjoyed. The jasmine rice was cooked to perfection.Stop at Suipi's East End Eatery and treat yourself to amazing food prepared with care and love.