Kairos Cafe — Restaurant in Gainesville

My find of the weekend is in my own town of Gainesville with @kairoscafega !!

The flavors.... the menu.... the team running this place.... it all gets a 10 out of 10 in my book! The only downside is that it is located in a tight spot so parking may be tough and the wait is sometimes pretty long because unless you get there early before the rush, you'll find yourself in a long wait time. I did notice a lot of foot traffic coming in and out with TO GO orders so you do have that option!!

You'll find the mom in the back making amazing food and the son running the shop up front with all the orders and serving their guests, they are great and make you feel very welcomed.

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BARBACOA CROISSANT - I don't say this lightly... this is probably the best tasting croissant I've had to date. The barbacoa was seasoned to perfection and the croissant didn't fall apart

CHILAQUILES WITH CARNITAS - Chilaquiles is a Mexican breakfast dish that has tortilla chips as its base along with rice, beans and whatever protein you choose. In this case, carnitas!! And let me tell ya, these carnitas were so tender and perfectly cooked. This was definitely a favorite along with their salsa verde because their tortillas were excellent 🙌

BREAKFAST SANDWICH - Just know this isn't your typical breakfast sandwich. Sunny side up eggs, ham, avocado, cheese, refried beans with a perfect baguette like bread... toasted and very hearty 🤤

WAFFLES & POTATOES - I had to order a waffle and potatoes to see if they were solid... Yes, the answer is YES 😂

CHOCOLATE ABUELITA (HOT CHOCOLATE) & COLD CHAI TEA - Both get a thumbs up but if I had to order again, I'd order both again 😂😂

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I have been here on 2 occasions. First was around 11am on a Friday when they are very busy and on a Tuesday at 9am when there are not many people.

On my first visit, it was bustling with many people in the restaurant. I ordered the Dame Forte combo which came with French toast, scrambled eggs and some bacon the first time I went. They had ran out of bacon, which they informed me of and substitute it with sausages. The French toast was delicious and the scrambled eggs and sausages were cooked well. As I was enjoying my meal, another customer who had ordered something similar to me asked if my French toast was warm. I said that it was. He retorted that his was cold.

Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I wanted to see how the place was during a not so busy time frame which is why I went a second time. The second time I went, I was the only customer with a few employees in the back. I decided on the Barbacoa chilaquiles and a Ferraro Rocher frappe. Both came out within 20 minutes. The chilaquiles were delicious and filling with the red salsa they added on the chips being hot enough to wake you up, but not too hot that it becomes unbearable. The frappe was great as well with bits of Ferraro Rocher chocolate blended in.

After being here 2 times, I can conclude that the food here is great with the service and atmosphere being good. As with any restaurant, the lunch hours between 11am-1pm are the busiest especially on the weekends. I see the potential in this place to succeed and make a name for itself along with other restaurants similar in style on...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this cafe! I had been driving by saying I was going to stop by, but life got so busy that I didn't have the chance. But, yesterday I finally stopped and took my kids for breakfast. Let me tell you, it was just as wonderful as I imagined. I hated that it took me this long to stop into Kairos cafe because the food, drinks and service exceeded my expectations. Although it was busy, the food didn't take long to come out, and that was awesome, especially since I had my children. Not only was the food exceptional but the service was top-notch. It has been a while since I have seen and felt that level of customer service, so I had to make sure that I posted a review today. Even my children felt the warmth, and they are normally the ones trying to eat and leave. But, yesterday we sat and enjoyed the ambience and each other's company. I will definitely be back again! Oh yes, you must try the French Toast topped with strawberries, Chocolate Chip waffles, and the Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino👌. My girls also loved the hot chocolate... presentation included. Watching their eyes light up when Karen walked up with that little sip of heaven in a cup was awesome! Thank you Kairos!! Thank you so very much Karen!!! You truly made our day extra special🙏. My girls are already talking about what they want to try next...