Germain's

The Korean fried chicken sandwich is delicious!Stopped here today while at the big Booksale at Friends of the Alachua County Library. We come up twice a year from South Florida for that, and we just found our new favorite place for lunch around the corner!!You order here at the counter, and they bring it to your table. It was a bit warm to sit outside, but in better weather that would be nice.I'll return in the spring during the next Booksale!

I had tried Germain's food truck a few years ago and sadly got a raw chicken patty. I had already left the premises so I didn't say anything. It was enough to put me off that I never went back. I went through Yelp and Google reviews and was convinced to come back. I came with my bf and we each ordered 2 different chicken sandwiches. I always split food with him so we cut our sandwiches in half and dove in. After it we were hungry but not because of portion but because we had not eaten since 9am and it was already 7pm. So we decided to try a third and split it in half as well. The sandwiches we chose were The Good feather, Rooster Deluxe & Honey Bird. Each was so delicious. They were curated so beautifully. The Rooster Deluxe felt a little plain to me. But The Good feather had this Parmesan garlic sauce that was just so decadent and I was dreaming about how that sauce would taste on some wings. Probably the best homemade parm sauce I have had. Very balanced . The toppings offered a great balance to help with the richness of the sauce. I would say the Good feather and the Honey Bird was my favorite. Honey bird was messy but in a good way. It was sticky and the right amount of spicy for me. It offered a sweet and sour flavor. The fries were ok nothing to brag about I wish they had more flavor. The first batch of fries we had tasted like McDonald's and were soggy but the second batch was crunchy and hot. Overall the workers were friendly and didn't judge us for our big back activity. Would definitely come back.

The sandwiches here are definitely very tasty and there's lots of fun options! We tried the honey bird and the good feather, and both had very different flavors but were quite tasty. They're very messy and difficult to eat, and maybe have a bit too much sauce. However the chicken remains very crispy and is cooked perfectly. The fries here are crispy and the ranch seasoning on them really amps it up! A bit expensive for a chicken sandwich but it is definitely elevated. The service is good and the inside is very cutely decorated and clean. I'd come back, but it's more of a decadent once-in-a-while kind of place for me.

Just enjoyed the Classic and the Honey Bird at the food truck during First Magnitude's "Pints and Predators" event. Food was worth the wait. Hot and huge! Guys behind the counter were friendly and getting food out as quickly as possible. Event had a great vibe with birds, snakes and other animals for visitors to interact with.

Fantastic fries and creative sandwiches. Made it hard to decide what to order! Got the "good feather" which is garlic parmesan favored. Everything was freshly cooked and they clean up your plates afterwards. Friendly staff and overall a great option for lunch or dinner.

Literally the BEST fried chicken sandwich in Gainesville, FL. Hands down!Try the angry bird sandwich if you like spicy food, it did not miss. It was so spicy and just perfect. The french fries are seasoned with homemade ranch flavor, and they were amazing too. Crispy shoestring fries are like in my top two.Wonderful hospitality as well, the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great customer service goes such a long way!If you haven't visited Germain's Chicken Sandwiches yet, don't sleep on them like I did.I honestly can't wait to try more of their menu!5/5 stars - Highly recommend

The food here is insane. I have never had a better chicken sandwich. Their fries are always a super delicious accompaniment. I went recently for their brunch and it was to die for. I ordered their shrimp and grits and it was some of the best shrimp and grits I've had. All their staff is always super friendly and welcoming. The way they decorate the space is so cute! At brunch they also had music playing and it was great. Could not recommend enough.

The fried chicken sandwiches are always on point. However I recently explored out of this area and that their ribs. I think they might cook their ribs and then deep fry them. Omg ! They were delicious!!!

Slow. Smelled odd. Chicken was not the best cut. Fries came out cold. That's about it. I don't like giving negative reviews at all, perhaps just an off day.

I decided to try out Gainesville's most talked about chicken sandwich spot, Germain's for lunch. When I pulled in, the location is next to a thrift shop called Flashbacks and parking was readily available. When walking in, there's trinkets and candles and other items that can be sold to customers. You are also welcomed into this baby pink aesthetic which I loved. The menu has a great variety from salads, apps, and chicken sandwiches - the main attraction. As I glanced over the menu, I wanted something with spice. Thankfully, the fries come with the sandwich. Based on the amazing host's recommendation - she stated to chose the honey bird. The honey bird comes on a brioche bun with hot honey, pickles, secret sauce, and a side of ranch fries. I also ordered the seasonal lemonade which was a strawberry peach flavor. I dined in and the restaurant is pretty clean. My food came out in pretty good time and I was in love with the presentation. The honey bird was dripping with hot honey and just looking like a warm hug on the plate. My first bite was pretty messy, but the brioche bun was so fresh and buttery. The chicken has a good flavor to it, with the combo of the secret sauce and hot honey giving it a sweet and savory flavor. I do however wish the hot honey was more hot like Mike's Extra Hot Honey level, I just really love spicy foods. The house pickles were delicious but the stand out for me were the ranch fries. Every fry was perfectly coated in this salty ranch seasoning and the fries were crispy and fresh. I must say I left Germain's very satisfied and already plotting my next meal there. I saw that they do have a vegan chicken sandwich option as well - so this place is vegan/vegetarian friendly. I definitely recommend checking out this spot if you are ever in Gainesville.