The Kickin' Devil Cafe, which opened in March 2009, is an eclectic cafe in Gainesville's industrial park area. The menu consists of Caribbean, Cajun and American cuisine at inexpensive prices that appeal to students and locals alike. The Kickin' Devil shows artwork created by local artists, including the owner of the cafe. It has entertainment a few nights each week and considers itself a family cafe that can accommodate the needs of the community.
Karma Cream is a small, organic ice cream cafe in Gainesville that shows artwork by local artists. It rotates the work on display on a regular basis. It has many varieties of ice cream made with dairy as well as more than 16 vegan options. Karma Cream also sells baked goods such as brownies, cookies and cupcakes. The cafe serves coffee and espresso as well as beer, so it has become a popular place for students and locals to spend time.
Inman Perk coffee, originally out of Atlanta, Georgia, provides a venue for local artists to share artwork in a cozy, hospitable setting. Inman Perk Coffee rotates the artwork on a monthly basis and puts information about the artist on its website. The cafe and coffee shop sometimes has special art events, such as a Latte Art Throwdown, where artists create artwork inspired by the coffee drink. Inman Perk sells a variety of coffee drinks as well as sandwiches and pastries.
People interested in seeing local artwork in an alternative setting may enjoy the Wild Words Cafe. Wild Words is in the Wild Iris bookstore, a feminist and spiritual bookstore in Gainesville. The store and cafe host art and music events on a regular basis, and the cafe serves sandwiches, wine, appetizers and other beverages.