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Kava Gator Coffee Shop

Kava Bars · Gainesville, FL · $$

Kava Gator Coffee Shop is a kava bar in Gainesville, FL — kava is a South Pacific root drink served in a bar setting, with no alcohol involved. It closes at 11pm. It rates 4.7 from 370 Google reviews. We haven't independently confirmed the menu or hours yet — call ahead.

Alcohol policy: Fully Drink-Free — No alcohol served anywhere on the premises.✓ Their own website mentions kava. Checked 2026-08-19; websites go stale, so confirm before a special trip.

What the non-alcoholic menu is actually like

Everything is alcohol-free
No alcohol is served anywhere on the premises.

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Details

Address
185 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Phone
(352) 244-9942
Website
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185 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA

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