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    Benchwarmers Cafe

    4.7 (39 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Homey luncheonette
    J P.

    Don't let the humble exterior fool you: this is a genuine hidden genlm for excellent unchanged breakfast classics. It is not fancy, but super friendly, and homey. And the food is well executed diner classics. The chili dogs are outstanding: homemade chili, tingly but not too spicy, is the perfect foil to nicely grilled dogs on steamed buns. The cheese is sharp and freshly shredded: no squeeze cheese! The breakfast classics are all cooked to order and outstanding. The owners are extraordinarily friendly and hospitable, and take great pride in their food. Honestly, one of the best places for tasty diner food and lunch.

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    Matt M.

    Great experience for lunch. Casual spot, great service, food was good. I don't think you will ever use their menu, as being from a cordon blue chef. But there are times when you just want a good steak and a sack, a good burger, or a great sandwich. All of those you will find here along with friendly service , and a clean dining room.

    Baseball themed interior is cute and super clean!
    Lisa L.

    The food was amazing with great size portions the grits bowls were perfectly done (hard to find great grits in Jax) and they were super nice people who made you feel at home. Great place for breakfast! We will be back our next time in the area!

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    Vinny M.

    Quick little lunch stop. Great wings! Fast genuine kind service. Very polite and nice prices. Great ambience. Tiny spot but well worth returning. We live in orange park but will be back. I can see why they still have 5 stars. For the price. Best banana pudding in jax

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    Richard H.

    Benchwarmers Diner is one of those Hidden Gems we like to Mention to our foodie friends and anyone who asks about good food in Jacksonville Florida. The Prices are Affordable, and the Portions are Filling too! If you hate being treated like instant family when you walk in the door or being asked if you're enjoying your food by the staff & owner, well you probably won't like it here. I encourage anyone who is looking for a new Spot for Breakfast or Lunch to come to Benchwarmers Cafe and Let them Know Big Rich Sent Ya

    Edward A.

    For what it is, solid service and food. I had the corned beef breakfast bowl which was very good and served promptly. I would not hesitate to come back for breakfast or to try a burger for lunch. It's a classic greasy spoon which is always a better option in my opinion than mass produced fast food.

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    Andre B.

    Service is horrible I arrived at 1:45 and the doors were already locked. Never coming back again.

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    Jerry H.

    Good morning Bookers and lookers.. guess what I found this morning? I found the absolutely awesome breakfast spot in all of Jacksonville, Beachwarmers Cafe! Oo whew! They only open Monday through Friday and close after lunch. The cheesy grits are to die for. My fav is the corn beef hash. No one does it like Beachwarmers. The breakfast simply melts in your mouth. They are located at 3560 Phillips Highway off Emerson. This is no trick but an delectable treat. Indulge yourself!!

    Philly cheese steak & egg pita.  Combo includes tots and drink.
    Bob S.

    Bright, airy, baseball themed breakfast and lunch spot. Driven by more times than... Well, a lot. Finally stopped in, and now looking forward to a return visit Staff helpful and ouitgoing, portions are generous.

    Big breakfast

    Highly recommend! Found this place off yelp and we are glad we did! Hands down the best pancakes ever! The food was amazing and the customer service was great! Super welcoming staff and the place was incredible clean, would definitely come back!

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    their excellent customer service and amazing food plus it pretty affordable. Everyone was so nice and accommodating.

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    11 months ago

    Great Service, Food is very good and comes out quick.... Go to spot Breakfast or Lunch

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    2 years ago

    This is a fantastic place. The food is delicious, cooked to order with quality ingredients and great service. It's a family run gem.

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    Enjoyed the breakfast bowl. Bowl was mixed where ever but had grits, bacon, egg and cheese. Very friendly service.

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    3 years ago

    Great food , great people, great prices--love the environment. Support your local small business.

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    3 years ago

    Top notch customer service and a hard to beat value. What more could you want or ask for?

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    6 years ago

    I went to da Benchwarmers on Phillips Hwy. N da meat loaf sandwich wz Awesome

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    5 years ago

    Great little place for breakfast & lunch....

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    Inside eating area.
    Another art photo with danishes included. The cherry cheese and apple danish were delicious!
    Another art photo with danishes included. The cherry cheese and apple danish were delicious!
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    I really didn't expect the food to actually be good because I just saw the cafe as an extension of…read morea bookstore, but I was pleasantly surprised! The bagel was hot and really delivered on the jalapeño and cheese. And the chai latte had really good flavor. There was a good amount of seats, with good wifi, and I did see some outlets! The bookstore itself is also really nice. It's pretty organized but also feels kind of chaotic in the best way. And it's way bigger than I thought. I low-key got lost in the shelves, but they have signs pointing to the exit thankfully.

    impeccable location with simple clean food. Prices are reasonable for the location and the fresh…read morequality of the food. They are very open to customizations. Convenientlly located within walking distance to the library and James Weldon Park, this is an unbeatable location for a cafe/bookstore. The bookstore itself is an iconic local business, with the uptown being its second location. The collection of used books is massive, and the multimedia selections range from CDs/DVDs to even board games. The trade in program is a great way to reward patrons and loyal customers, and teachers receive a discount with proof of employment. Makes sure to follow the Instagram for the location as they have an offering of free events like Blackout poetry classes every 2nd and 4th Sunday. This is a great location, and definitely a prime spot for a friend gathering or just a chance to have a quiet space to catch up on your tbr list.

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