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The new Meltwich is located on NW 14 Street on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.

Kade Sowers

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Meltwich Food Co. to open in Gainesville

By Victoria Riccobono | Aug. 7

Say cheese! Meltwich Food Co., a Canadian restaurant specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers and fries, is opening its fourth U.S. and first Florida location in Gainesville.

The Paper Bag Deli is opening a satellite location on Stadium Rd replacing Sweetberries on campus location. The new shop anticipates customers on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Michael Goston

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

SweetBerries closes in Newell Hall, The Paper Bag to open in its place

By Victoria Riccobono | June 30

After three years on the University of Florida campus, SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard in Newell Hall closed its doors on April 29. The Paper Bag, a sandwich deli, will provide a new menu for students to enjoy as they fuel up between studying and classes in its place.

Dallas Wilson dodges a tackler during the Gators' Orange and Blue game on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications

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By Victoria Riccobono | Aug. 6

Dallas Wilson dodges a tackler during the Gators' Orange and Blue game on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications

Meltwich Food Co. to open in Gainesville

SweetBerries closes in Newell Hall, The Paper Bag to open in its place

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