PRISM’S FAVORITE
GAINESVILLE
COFFEE
SHOPS Feeling at home is our favorite part of the coffeeshop experience. Whether you are looking for a place to study, a first date spot, or somewhere to fulfill your daily morning (or afternoon...we get it) coffee needs, this list will point you in the right direction. We might have different favorite coffeeshops, but they coincide in an essential way — each one has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and, best of all, delicious coffee. Daniella’s Picks:
DOXA I have to admit that I am somewhat cheating by including this in “Favorite Gainesville Coffeeshops,’’ because Doxa is technically in Alachua, but I’m still going to count it because it is just that good. Also, Alachua is only a short drive away from Gainesville (it takes me about 25 minutes to get there from University Ave). If you’re looking to escape Gainesville’s hub for a while, Doxa is the ultimate spot to go. I like to make trips to Doxa an entire day’s adventure. I use the drive to clear my head, then I arrive at the coffee shop, order a pourover and camp out at a table for a number of productive hours. If
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you’re not a fan of pourover, I recommend their lattes — both espresso and matcha! And if you’re hungry, their ricotta toast is out of this world. Ever since I tried it for the first time, I haven’t been able to get off my mind; I genuinely start to randomly crave it sometimes. Doxa is a hidden gem, and it’s also my favorite coffee shop in Gainesville and its surrounding areas. If you’re looking to try any of my recommendations, I highly suggest this one!
