great, fast food for late night. sometimes a little crazy on the weekends with alot of drunks after the clubs. but to be expected. nvr really ate there any time other then late night. steaks and eggs are one of my favorites
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John T.
By Florida code, dogs are not allowed on the seats of a restaurant. It doesn't matter if they are service dogs or not. You don't like the law, complain to the state of Florida, not the restaurant. That said, the place is what it is. I like the food and the prices, especially the old school crinkle-cut french fries.
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Brad K.
I wouldn't eat here ever again Service with an attitude The place is run down and disgusting
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Katherine M.
Arrived around 1pm, not busy. Thought we would have plenty of time since we had a 2pm appointment on Main Street - WRONG! Waited 10 minutes before the waitress took our order - she said she was stuck on the register. At 1:45 I asked how much longer, she said it was coming up. Blamed the delay only having one cook. Advised we needed the order and a cup of water to go. Waitress said no charge but to wait a minute the manager wanted to talk to me. Manager took $7 off....make up your mind already! Very rude and slow. It has been awhile since I have been there but I will never return!
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Chris T.
Walked in, got greeted and seated pretty quickly. Sat down and immediately ordered. Took about 25-30 minutes for food to come out - ouch. Ordered the Paul Bunyan. Eggs and sausages were OK. Hashbrowns looked like they were scrapped off another customer's plate. Top that off they were cold and limp. Biscuits and gravy came with the meal. Burnt on the bottom, gravy cold and salty. Didn't touch those two. As for service, they had about five waitress and about the same number of tables. Never once did she come to check on us. Can't recommend this place even though I've heard good things from friends.
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Roth M.
Old-school, no frills diner that serves breakfast all day and is "Always Open". Interior is quite dated, but the service is good, food is as expected; nothing gourmet, just typical of a diner. Curious that they are "Always Open," why they would need all those clocks?
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O N.
The worst thing about this dining establishment is everything (except for the kitschy clock wall). This was our third attempt at receiving food in exchange for money in a five block radius/half hour, and I don't think I would have considered it long after walking in if I weren't starving. Tiny, shitty, fast food level burgers and sandwiches, freezer section fries, watery coleslaw, and most plates were $8.50-$11.50, which really is not cheap for the combined quality & quantity. Gross out factor: We all got waters. They all had ice. None of them had lemon or tasted like lemon, but mine had a lemon seed in the bottom. Ew. Service was fine & people watching the 70+ crowd wasn't bad. Might consider this if I was drunk in the middle of the night, severely desperate, and had money to burn.
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R L.
The food is not great. But this is the only 24/7 Diner in Gainesville.
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Travis L.
Rock solid breakfast. One of the better entire plates of breakfast I've had in Gainesville. Many places here either have rock star omelets but not good sides or amazing side and ok eggs. This place nails it with tasty food all the way across the board. The serving sizes are massive. They have your classic local service with lot of care and attention. This place can certainly lead to some good people watching. If you are looking for something new for breakfast I would highly recommend making the trip out here.
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Sara W.
I would only eat here very late on a Sunday night when nothing else in Gainesville is open. This is exactly when I was here. The waitress was very friendly, but unfortunately the service was lacking. In addition, almost all the menu items the group ordered were actually out. This was very disappointing... but what I'd expect for the location. The tables were grimy, seat covers ripped.
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Laura Terese H.
1:30 AM on new years eve and hungry, not drunk in the slightest so completely bright eyed and sequined tailed. there were only 3 of us in total. I expected the place to be completely packed with a huge wait. It was busy, but not anything like I thought. there were 2 groups in front of us, one with 2 people the other with 4. No one greeted us, there is no system of waiting, its show up and hope that everyone waiting is honest and doesnt jump in line. We waited about 20 minutes and then was seated. A waitress, not ours, took our drink orders and promised us our waitress would be dropping by soon. I was in the mood for breakfast, and then changed my mind. We deliberately ordered simple so maybe our food would come out quicker. I ordered the "big grilled cheese on thick cut bread with onion rings" $5.39 and my boyfriend got just a basket of onion rings $3.69. My friend wanted the chicken tenders appetizer but they were out of them (also out of steaks, and baked potatoes) so she got the chicken philly instead $7.59. this was at 2 am. it took one hour for our food to come out. My "grilled cheese" was on thick cut bread and the cheese wasnt melted at all, as if they toasted the bread and slapped the cheese on it, i dont believe it ever touched a "grill". The onion rings were dark and a little over fried, The chicken philly with fries looked okay, the cheese wasnt as melted as it should have been. My food was seriously lacking , even for a grilled cheese. A friend did join us at around 2:30 and ordered a Bacon cheeseburger with onion rings $7.59. Our food came at 3. His came at 3:30...without the bacon on it, but we were too scared to say anything for fear of being stuck there again till the next year. I understand it being late,and the place being somewhat busy, but most people were ordering pancakes, and eggs, and our orders were super simple and straightforward. The prices are outrageous for what they give you, especially when they make you wait a crazy amount of time, and then its not even cooked! Next time im just going home if i get hungry, or maybe go to perkins.
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Mandy D.
Food was better than I expected after reading the reviews. Service was pretty good around 1pm. Pretty much what you would expect from a diner- pretty quick, ok food.
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Jorge U.
If you're going early in the morning, wait for the shift change at 6 a.m. It makes a world of difference. The overnight staff is just kinda there killing time -- they know there's really nowhere else you can go and it shows in the indifferent, almost non-existent service and disgusting greasy food. But it's like a completely different restaurant after 6 a.m. The staff is extremely friendly, happy and helpful and they bring in a cook who gives half a damn. I'd go so far as to call their post 6 a.m. breakfast good food.
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Jake D.
The Clock.... You have been weighed... You have been measured... and you have been found.... Wanting (sorry just saw a knights tale on TV.) So I ate there for lunch today with the girlfriend and her mom. I am a breakfast lover, even at home I will go all out with turkey bacon and a full on western omlet with red and green peppers onions and fresh graded cheese. I ordered a three egg western omlet from Clock and I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I'm pretty sure I can cook a better Western O. There sausage was pretty good and they give you allot. My girlfriend and her mom ordered similar orders.. eggs scrambled with a biscuit and single pancake. They didn't rave about the food it was more of a filler upper than any thing I think. The one thing I have to say is that the server we had was just so friendly, you would've thought we knew her for years. Bottom line- Good price, decent food... Amazing service and the friendliest atmosphere in Gainesville... If I found myself on that side of town and wanting a bit of breakfast I would stop in again and recommend the same for anybody else
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Mallory B.
I've spent many a 2 a.m. at the Clock, as it's pretty much the only place in my neck of the woods that's open 24 hours a day, and I love it. I stick with the two-egg or Touchdown breakfast, and don't expect anything fancy. I've never had a problem with my orders, and even when there is a wait they're great about seating people promptly. It has a diner vibe and lots of regulars, especially late at night. Very cool.
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Belle C.
Having eaten at the Clock 3-4 times now (usually late at night when nothing else except Perkins is open), I've discovered that the night cooks don't cook breakfast very well, but if you go during normal breakfast hours the food is pretty good. They stick to the basics (eggs, bacon/sausage, pancakes) and don't even pretend to offer anything healthy. Service is generally warm and friendly, but can be slow. I've never ordered anything but breakfast here and probably never will. It's just that kind of place.
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Danny D.
No Perkin's or IHOP for me. I prefer my 2am dining accompanied by a thick layer of grime and served with cigarette butts apathetically sticking out of everything. And that was just the glass of water.
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Heather S.
You don't go to the Clock for their great food. You go because you are craving hearty, homestyle breakfast foods for dinner. You go because you are in the mood to be around waitresses that call you honey and treat you like family. You go because it's 4 am and nothing else is open. Live in Gainesville long enough and you'll probably agree, sometimes it's just time for the Clock.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Shawn D.
great, fast food for late night. sometimes a little crazy on the weekends with alot of drunks after the clubs. but to be expected. nvr really ate there any time other then late night. steaks and eggs are one of my favorites
(4)John T.
By Florida code, dogs are not allowed on the seats of a restaurant. It doesn't matter if they are service dogs or not. You don't like the law, complain to the state of Florida, not the restaurant. That said, the place is what it is. I like the food and the prices, especially the old school crinkle-cut french fries.
(5)Brad K.
I wouldn't eat here ever again Service with an attitude The place is run down and disgusting
(1)Katherine M.
Arrived around 1pm, not busy. Thought we would have plenty of time since we had a 2pm appointment on Main Street - WRONG! Waited 10 minutes before the waitress took our order - she said she was stuck on the register. At 1:45 I asked how much longer, she said it was coming up. Blamed the delay only having one cook. Advised we needed the order and a cup of water to go. Waitress said no charge but to wait a minute the manager wanted to talk to me. Manager took $7 off....make up your mind already! Very rude and slow. It has been awhile since I have been there but I will never return!
(1)Chris T.
Walked in, got greeted and seated pretty quickly. Sat down and immediately ordered. Took about 25-30 minutes for food to come out - ouch. Ordered the Paul Bunyan. Eggs and sausages were OK. Hashbrowns looked like they were scrapped off another customer's plate. Top that off they were cold and limp. Biscuits and gravy came with the meal. Burnt on the bottom, gravy cold and salty. Didn't touch those two. As for service, they had about five waitress and about the same number of tables. Never once did she come to check on us. Can't recommend this place even though I've heard good things from friends.
(1)Roth M.
Old-school, no frills diner that serves breakfast all day and is "Always Open". Interior is quite dated, but the service is good, food is as expected; nothing gourmet, just typical of a diner. Curious that they are "Always Open," why they would need all those clocks?
(3)O N.
The worst thing about this dining establishment is everything (except for the kitschy clock wall). This was our third attempt at receiving food in exchange for money in a five block radius/half hour, and I don't think I would have considered it long after walking in if I weren't starving. Tiny, shitty, fast food level burgers and sandwiches, freezer section fries, watery coleslaw, and most plates were $8.50-$11.50, which really is not cheap for the combined quality & quantity. Gross out factor: We all got waters. They all had ice. None of them had lemon or tasted like lemon, but mine had a lemon seed in the bottom. Ew. Service was fine & people watching the 70+ crowd wasn't bad. Might consider this if I was drunk in the middle of the night, severely desperate, and had money to burn.
(1)R L.
The food is not great. But this is the only 24/7 Diner in Gainesville.
(3)Travis L.
Rock solid breakfast. One of the better entire plates of breakfast I've had in Gainesville. Many places here either have rock star omelets but not good sides or amazing side and ok eggs. This place nails it with tasty food all the way across the board. The serving sizes are massive. They have your classic local service with lot of care and attention. This place can certainly lead to some good people watching. If you are looking for something new for breakfast I would highly recommend making the trip out here.
(4)Sara W.
I would only eat here very late on a Sunday night when nothing else in Gainesville is open. This is exactly when I was here. The waitress was very friendly, but unfortunately the service was lacking. In addition, almost all the menu items the group ordered were actually out. This was very disappointing... but what I'd expect for the location. The tables were grimy, seat covers ripped.
(2)Laura Terese H.
1:30 AM on new years eve and hungry, not drunk in the slightest so completely bright eyed and sequined tailed. there were only 3 of us in total. I expected the place to be completely packed with a huge wait. It was busy, but not anything like I thought. there were 2 groups in front of us, one with 2 people the other with 4. No one greeted us, there is no system of waiting, its show up and hope that everyone waiting is honest and doesnt jump in line. We waited about 20 minutes and then was seated. A waitress, not ours, took our drink orders and promised us our waitress would be dropping by soon. I was in the mood for breakfast, and then changed my mind. We deliberately ordered simple so maybe our food would come out quicker. I ordered the "big grilled cheese on thick cut bread with onion rings" $5.39 and my boyfriend got just a basket of onion rings $3.69. My friend wanted the chicken tenders appetizer but they were out of them (also out of steaks, and baked potatoes) so she got the chicken philly instead $7.59. this was at 2 am. it took one hour for our food to come out. My "grilled cheese" was on thick cut bread and the cheese wasnt melted at all, as if they toasted the bread and slapped the cheese on it, i dont believe it ever touched a "grill". The onion rings were dark and a little over fried, The chicken philly with fries looked okay, the cheese wasnt as melted as it should have been. My food was seriously lacking , even for a grilled cheese. A friend did join us at around 2:30 and ordered a Bacon cheeseburger with onion rings $7.59. Our food came at 3. His came at 3:30...without the bacon on it, but we were too scared to say anything for fear of being stuck there again till the next year. I understand it being late,and the place being somewhat busy, but most people were ordering pancakes, and eggs, and our orders were super simple and straightforward. The prices are outrageous for what they give you, especially when they make you wait a crazy amount of time, and then its not even cooked! Next time im just going home if i get hungry, or maybe go to perkins.
(1)Mandy D.
Food was better than I expected after reading the reviews. Service was pretty good around 1pm. Pretty much what you would expect from a diner- pretty quick, ok food.
(3)Jorge U.
If you're going early in the morning, wait for the shift change at 6 a.m. It makes a world of difference. The overnight staff is just kinda there killing time -- they know there's really nowhere else you can go and it shows in the indifferent, almost non-existent service and disgusting greasy food. But it's like a completely different restaurant after 6 a.m. The staff is extremely friendly, happy and helpful and they bring in a cook who gives half a damn. I'd go so far as to call their post 6 a.m. breakfast good food.
(3)Jake D.
The Clock.... You have been weighed... You have been measured... and you have been found.... Wanting (sorry just saw a knights tale on TV.) So I ate there for lunch today with the girlfriend and her mom. I am a breakfast lover, even at home I will go all out with turkey bacon and a full on western omlet with red and green peppers onions and fresh graded cheese. I ordered a three egg western omlet from Clock and I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I'm pretty sure I can cook a better Western O. There sausage was pretty good and they give you allot. My girlfriend and her mom ordered similar orders.. eggs scrambled with a biscuit and single pancake. They didn't rave about the food it was more of a filler upper than any thing I think. The one thing I have to say is that the server we had was just so friendly, you would've thought we knew her for years. Bottom line- Good price, decent food... Amazing service and the friendliest atmosphere in Gainesville... If I found myself on that side of town and wanting a bit of breakfast I would stop in again and recommend the same for anybody else
(3)Mallory B.
I've spent many a 2 a.m. at the Clock, as it's pretty much the only place in my neck of the woods that's open 24 hours a day, and I love it. I stick with the two-egg or Touchdown breakfast, and don't expect anything fancy. I've never had a problem with my orders, and even when there is a wait they're great about seating people promptly. It has a diner vibe and lots of regulars, especially late at night. Very cool.
(4)Belle C.
Having eaten at the Clock 3-4 times now (usually late at night when nothing else except Perkins is open), I've discovered that the night cooks don't cook breakfast very well, but if you go during normal breakfast hours the food is pretty good. They stick to the basics (eggs, bacon/sausage, pancakes) and don't even pretend to offer anything healthy. Service is generally warm and friendly, but can be slow. I've never ordered anything but breakfast here and probably never will. It's just that kind of place.
(3)Danny D.
No Perkin's or IHOP for me. I prefer my 2am dining accompanied by a thick layer of grime and served with cigarette butts apathetically sticking out of everything. And that was just the glass of water.
(1)Heather S.
You don't go to the Clock for their great food. You go because you are craving hearty, homestyle breakfast foods for dinner. You go because you are in the mood to be around waitresses that call you honey and treat you like family. You go because it's 4 am and nothing else is open. Live in Gainesville long enough and you'll probably agree, sometimes it's just time for the Clock.
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