This was my second visit to Palms Pantry and it was just as wonderful as my first time…read more We joined the staff and locals for the Death To Dementia walk on the last Sunday of the month, and were so welcomed. Great cause and great people. Afterwards, we sat inside for a glass of wine (pinot grigio was perfect after a warm and sunny walk over the intercostal bridge). Great space, amazing aesthetic, retail area with tons of variety and local love, and customers who welcome you with open arms. It's a bit of a drive for us but we would love to make more trips there, even if it's just supporting dementia and alzheimer's awareness.

I had no idea what to expect when I first came to this place. It almost feels like if your favorite…read moreneighbor with a separate garage turned it into a bar.... but cooler. It also has the neighborhood vibe. Mostly seems like a bunch of regulars who are also super welcoming to new friends. The service is always fantastic. They have a few mixed drink options and a pretty broad beer and wine selection, all very decently priced (even some non-alcoholic beer!). They don't have a food menu, but do have some good snacks available for purchase. We spent many of the recent Mondays here for name that tune, and they have so many more fun events that I will need to make time to attend. Don't skip this place! And PS... yes the parking lot is small but there is potential to park at the shopping center just across the road if needed!

Came here on a Saturday for bunch & there were no wait time, plenty of parking spaces in the plaza…read more It's a cute open space with a bar at the front and patio area on the side. We were seated inside right away & our server was super sweet and helpful to help us decide what to order. We ordered coffee and orange juice which came out right away. Orange juice was really good although pretty pricy ($6 or small and $9 for large). Also ordered vegan spud stacker which was delicious! They had a pretty big menu that accommodated different dietary restrictions. The portion side was big (I took the rest home so it was really 2 meals) and everything tasted great. Will definitely come back again to try other items in the menu!

We ended up coming here twice during our trip! Orange Blossoms became our go-to breakfast spot, and…read morethe convenience kept us coming back. First things first: get the fresh squeezed orange juice. It is absolutely incredible and worth the visit alone. The menu is fantastic and they have everything you could want for breakfast. If you're in the mood for comfort food, the biscuits and gravy are phenomenal, some of the best I've had. But they also nail all the classics , French toast, bacon, eggs, you name it. I do have to be honest as a coffee lover, the coffee was a letdown for me. Neither the hot brewed nor the cold brew impressed, so if you're picky about your coffee you may want to manage expectations there. Stick to that fresh OJ though and you won't be sad about it! One major bonus, the restaurant is really big with a lot of seating,and we went on weekdays without ever waiting for a table. In a breakfast spot, that's a big deal. Overall a really solid, reliable breakfast spot. We'll be back next time we're in Jacksonville.

Came down to visit some friends who live at the beach this week & stopped in throughout our time…read morevisiting. Drinks are good & our server Tati was awesome it's connected to a pizza joint called V's Pizza that's pretty good too

Came here on a Thursday night after a work function and wanted to just relax and have some drinks…read more To our surprise there was an amazing pizza and wing menu that we went overboard on. 2 big orders of wings and 2 pizzas for 8 of us; know what...make that 4 each! (Yeah, 2 was plenty but damn it was soooo good! Drinks were plentiful and just the right amount of mix. Servers were on point and made sure we were alright. It was also trivia night! Write down the answers and bid your points. Put those phones away because cheaters get called out and disqualified! We had a lot of fun and it was a great spot with plenty of parking across the street.

I made a post online looking for flavorful birria and this place came up a few times and was the…read moreclear winner, I have only used door dash for this establishment but I can only imagine how it tastes extra hot and fresh (it's a 25min drive to me). The flavors are so consistent, the portions are good and one of these days I need to venture out that way in person to experience it first hand. I can't speak on the service and ambiance but I can definitely vouch for the flavor. Not worth docking a star but I do wish they wouldn't package the ceviche in something that's not leak proof.

It was the lack of napkins or water that was forgotten. It was the cold queso and wrong order after…read morewaiting 30 minutes for 4 tacos. Should have went to the taco place down the street. After posting this a table of 4 got their margaritas. We still did not have water. I wish I could give no stars.

I finally made it to Ink Factory Brewing, a ten minute walk from Jax Beach. I've been eyeing this…read moreplace for a while.  I usually spend a good amount of time in coffee shops working on my laptop, and I'll admit I almost skipped this place based on the google photos, because it looked like it might have limited seating and no power outlets. While I wouldn't call this a go-to "work from a coffee shop all day" sort of spot. After asking around I found out this place has two floors the top floor has a space for daily office rentals. I am here on a Saturday and had no problem finding a place to work from on the first floor.  I asked Katie who was walking by and was super helpful about why it is called Ink Factory Brewing. This place used to be where Void Magazine was written and published hence "Ink Factory".  I was pleasantly surprised. The space is large enough that I found a quiet corner and even managed to snag a power outlet. The staff didn't seem bothered at all by me settling in with my laptop. That said, Ink Factory feels more like a place to hang out try the coffee, grab some food, maybe have a beer rather than a dedicated work spot. The space immediately gives off a relaxed beach vibe white walls, local artwork, surfboards, and beach apparel everywhere. It feels equal parts coffee shop, hangout spot, and beach town brewery. My coffee was spot on. Emily was awesome and helped me build a custom drink: an iced coffee with a shot of espresso, mocha syrup, topped with cold foam. Not only did it taste great, but she made it look so good that people sitting at the bar asked what I ordered. This kind of care and presentation really stood out.  If they're really busy, finding an outlet could be tough. Parking is also a bit limited for such a large space, but that's pretty typical for the beach area. Not the place I'd camp out every weekday, but definitely somewhere I'd come back to.

I went by since I was in the area and waiting to go to dinner later…read more I wanted a matcha latte but unfortunately the coffee bar closes at 3:00PM!! What a COOL set up!! I mean really awesome!! I'll definitely come back another day to try some coffee and matcha. As soon as I walked in I felt like I was transported to vacation beach spot in Key West. They have a couple rooms off to the right as you walk in. In one room they sale clothing a freaking vinyl records. In the room right next that one they have more seating and a couple of games and seating area. The vibe was super fresh and super surfy. I walked in and as I was looking at the coffee bar the bartender eventually came over to tell that the coffee bar was closed. He did offer me some Cold Brew! I'll definitely BE BACK.

One of the few longstanding breweries left in Jax, highly recommend. Great beer, great food &…read moreservice. Ask for Jeff, dude knows his stuff.

Decent brewery close to the beach and other breweries. I had the "hazy" IPA. I put that in quotes…read morecause there wasn't anything hazy about it. Drinkable but not something I would order again. Service was great! Attentive and knowledgeable about the beer. The space inside was also something I could easily hang out at for hours. Wish the beer matched the vibes...

Dive bar at its finest! We could have stayed here alll day if I did t want to eat…read more Bartender was attentive, funny and hot. Prices are reasonable for today for sure; the regulars love their lil spot here, I could tell. :) IT IS DARK! Even though it was overcast outside, when walking in I had to slow my roll to make sure I didn't trip over something. There is smoking allowed which made my boyfriend very happy! :)) We threw darts, there are a couple pool tables and a juke box, we loved it here! Thank you Cap'n! You can trust me, I was in the business. ;D

Came in on a Saturday night. Bartender was great and had good music playing. Nice place to get a…read moredrink and just chill.

Great spot with plenty of fun things to do. Golfing, ping pong, pickle ball, shoot some hoops,…read morethat's not even all of it! They offer food, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. We tried a few things on the menu, made sure to build up our hunger after playing an hour of pickle ball. We easily rented a court online via their website. Staff was nice and welcoming. It was a great time. Easy to find and plenty parking in the parking lot. We will be back!

AVOID CHIP SHOT: Ruined Father's Day, Zero Service, & Complete Waste of Money…read moreIf you are looking for a seamless, fun golf simulator experience, do not waste your money at Chip Shot. They have absolutely no concept of customer service, scheduling, or basic organization. I took my kids here for Father's Day, and the staff completely ruined our afternoon and essentially robbed us of our time and money. The ambiance is ok and looks like it has potential. Here is how our "premium" simulator experience went down: * The Waiting Game: We arrived for an 11:30 AM simulator reservation. By 11:34 AM, the front desk guy told us someone was still in our bay, and they would let us know when it was ready. * Ghost Town Service: We went to get drinks while we waited, but it took 10 minutes just to find an employee to serve us. * Abandoned by Staff: After waiting around with no updates, we finally walked over to the simulator area ourselves. The bay was sitting wide open and empty. We had to walk back to the front desk just to ask if it was ours. The guy casually said yes. * Zero Setup Help: Nobody showed us to the bay, and nobody offered a single second of assistance to get us started. We were left completely on our own to figure out the software setup and how the tees worked, forcing us to walk back to the front desk multiple times just to ask basic questions. * The Ultimate Kick in the Teeth: By the time we finally got the system up and running, it was 12:15 PM. Only then did an employee bother to ask if we needed help. Just 15 minutes later, at 12:30 PM, the front desk guy marched over with another group and told us we had to leave because "these people have it reserved at 12:30." When I pointed out that we had only managed to play two holes because of their delays and lack of assistance, the response was a completely indifferent shrug. They are fiercely protective of the next group's reservation schedule yet completely disregard the time slot you actually paid for. To top it all off, when we tried to leave, I had to chase someone down again and wait forever just to pay for our drinks. The Bottom Line: If Chip Shot is so obsessed with keeping their schedule on track, why don't they have staff who guide you to your bay and provide a 2-minute quick start so you can maximize your time? We received zero apologies, zero solutions, and a ruined Father's Day. We were planning on staying for awhile doing other activities and have food. Save your hard-earned money and take your business to a simulator facility that values its customers and understands how to run a schedule. Horrible management, nonexistent service, and an absolute rip-off.