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Hop’s Kitchen is making a comeback. Here's what we know

Gainesville’s Hop’s Kitchen, known for sandwiches, burgers and salads, is making a comeback after permanently closing in December 2025. Hop’s Black Sheep, the restaurant’s new name, is set to open inside the former Aurelio’s Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville. - photo by Adriana Cascio

1014HOPS 1 — Gainesville’s Hop’s Kitchen, known for sandwiches, burgers and salads, is making a comeback after permanently closing in December 2025. Hop’s Black Sheep, the restaurant’s new name, is set to open inside the former Aurelio’s Mexican Restaurant in Gainesville. - photo by Adriana Cascio

Gainesville’s Hop’s Kitchen, known for sandwiches, burgers and salads, is making a comeback after permanently closing in December 2025.