Whether you set a resolution for 2026 to try new restaurants or want to know what your neighbors are serving up around Alachua County, here are a few lists of eateries that opened and closed in 2025, as well as ones you can look forward to opening in the new year. 

Click on the links to learn more about the people, stories, menus and hours behind each place crafting the flavors of North Central Florida. 

COMING IN 2026 

Amrit Palace Indian Cuisine 
3345 SW 34th St., Gainesville 

Arnold Palmer’s CenterCup 
Butler Plaza, Gainesville 

Bonchon 
Butler Plaza, Gainesville 

Captain D’s 
209 NW 75th St., Gainesville 

The Egyptian Cafe 
19 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville 

Linda Vista 
3483 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville 

Mochinut 
Butler Plaza, Gainesville 

The Paper Bag Deli 
4780 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville 

Raising Cane’s 
3433 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville 

Rice & Shine 
3117 SW 34th St., Ste. 1, Gainesville 

Saucy! by KFC 
3403 W University Ave., Gainesville 

Texas de Brazil 
Butler Plaza, Gainesville 

OPENED IN 2025 

7 Brew Coffee 
1527 SW 13th St., Gainesville 

Another Broken Egg Cafe 
3265 S 34 St., Gainesville 

Bagels & Co. 
1111 W University Ave. Ste. 80, Gainesville 

Baskin Robbins 
1111 W University Ave., Gainesville 

Bowie Pizza 
1522 NW 13th St., Gainesville 

Chic-fil-a 
16310 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua 

Dutch Bros. 
3315 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville 

El Indio Mexican Food & Bar 
401 NW 143rd St., Newberry 

First Watch 
6483 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville 

Jalisco Town Modern Mexican Grill 
4401 NW 25th Pl. Ste. A, Gainesville 

Lor Kebab 
12 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville 

Meltwich 
1404 W University Ave., Ste. 30, Gainesville 

Mi Apa Latin Cafe 
14829 NW 157th Ln., Alachua 

Nirvana Indian Grocery Store & Cafe 
4000 Newberry Rd. Ste. K, Gainesville 

Parlor Doughnuts 
931 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville 

Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 
Butler Plaza, Gainesville 

Pleasant Street Pizza Pub 
603 NW 6th St., Gainesville 

Serendipity Soda & Sweets 
18581 High Springs Main St. Ste. 30, High Springs 

Sohao Cafe 
3045 SW 34th St. #16, Gainesville 

The Ice Cream Vault 
14841 Main St., Alachua 

Volcanic Sushi + Sake 
13005 SW 1st Rd., Ste. 137, Newberry 

West End Tavern 
140 SW 128th St., Ste. B, Newberry 

Zeezenia Farm & Sofra 
28143 SW 46th Ave., Newberry 

CLOSED IN 2025 

Applebee’s Bar and Grill 

Bahama Breeze Island Grille 

Ballyhoo Grill 

Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner 

Feeline Good Cat Cafe 

Gator’s Dockside 

Ichiban Sushi 

PDQ Chicken 

TGI Friday’s 

Wahoo Seafood Grill 

World of Beer