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Brass Tacks Coffee

4.5 (297 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Angelaina B.

I was on southside blvd and needed to pass some time. I wanted some coffee and Brass Tacks caught my eye. The parking right in front isn't the best but there is ample parking in the shops surrounding the business. The environment was lowkey with several patrons on laptops or catching up with friends. I had no idea what I wanted but definitely wanted to try their drinks and a biscuit. I ended up having them customize an iced caramel latte and ordering a cheddar and cheese biscuit. Everything tasted amazingggg. The biscuit was fresh and I didn't feel heavy after eating it. The latte had the perfect amount of sweetness. Both items complemented each other well and the pricing was very fair. They do sell their own coffee and it seemed like everyone had a cup. I think one of the better things about it is the drive-thru for people who don't want to get out the car. I am confident enough to use the drive-thru now that I have a go-to order. I rate this place a 10/10 and I will definitely be back to try some of the pastries and different coffee flavors.

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Ivi L.

The food here is AMAZING!!! I got the classic sammie with biscuit, bacon, pimento cheese, and fried egg. The biscuit was soft, flaky and just delicious. The pimento cheese was a nice alternative, not offered at most breakfast places on a sandwich. I could eat this once a week! The Island girl coffee was perfect. All my favorite flavors in a coffee. Great service nice decor. Will be back!

Andy O.

If you're looking for a solid local coffee spot on the Southside, Brass Tacks Coffee is definitely worth a visit. This place has a cool, laid-back vibe the moment you walk in. It's the kind of coffee shop where you can grab a great cup of coffee, sit down for a bit, and actually enjoy the atmosphere. The space feels modern but relaxed, making it a nice spot whether you're meeting a friend, catching up on some work, or just taking a break from the day. The coffee here is excellent. You can tell they take their beans and roasting seriously. The espresso drinks are smooth, rich, and full of flavor without being overly bitter. They also have a nice selection of specialty drinks if you're in the mood to try something a little different. They offer a good variety of breakfast items and pastries as well, which pair perfectly with the coffee. Everything tastes fresh and well prepared--simple but done right. Another thing I appreciated was the friendly service. The staff is welcoming and efficient, and the overall energy of the place feels very positive. It's also convenient that they have a drive-thru if you're in a hurry. All in all, Brass Tacks Coffee is one of those local spots that keeps people coming back. Great coffee, good food, and a relaxed environment make it an easy recommendation if you're in the Jacksonville Southside area.

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Stacey C.

First and foremost they get all the gold stars for having all gender bathrooms! The coffee was super hot and delicious. The music was vibing and the soft pretzel was delish. Southside for the win.

Anna D.

This peanut butter short stack is amazingly addictive! I wish I could say more on their other drinks but I just keep coming for this one! I haven't been inside the coffee shop, just drive thru but the staff are very friendly and patient. They have a great menu of coffee, teas, food. They make their own fresh biscuits that I need to try because who doesn't look a homemade biscuit!?

Marie-Carmen K.

I am always looking for great coffee around me. I needed a quick pick me up and i found this coffee shop just 5 minutes from my house! The coffee here is amazing, very smooth and well made. They also have pastries that look to die for. The ambiance is very relaxed, great for studying or working.

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Robert B.

Coffee was good, some of the team nice, some not. Not dog friendly of you are looking for a place to come with your pup.

Crumb cake, blueberry muffin, sausage egg and cheese biscuits,
Mechelle C.

Hip, great for the young crowd. I ordered a blueberry muffin and classic Turkey egg and cheese biscuit. Tasty but too dry and crumbly for me. The muffin was sweet but just okay. The chai was delicious though. The crumb cake was dense and delicious.

Jennifer T.

Stopped in before an appt and had forgotten how much I enjoyed their coffee. This time I tried their classic sammie on a homemade biscuit completes with fried egg, bacon and cheddar. The biscuit was the star of the show and deliciously crumbly and delicate but not enough to fall apart. I ordered my go to lavender latte but they have lots or original creations to try. I love the brand and shop's funky style and vibe. This location has nice patio table seating, a drive thru and both large high top tables and small 2 person tables. When I visited there were quite a few people working on laptops so appears to be a nice spot to get work done.

Bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit. Best breakfast sandwich in Jacksonville.
Ashley T.

Let's talk breakfast sandwiches real quick because I don't really like breakfast, in fact I normally skip the meal all together but the bacon egg and cheese biscuit at Brass Tacks is so good I would live exclusively off of them for a week! They are first come first serve so after a certain time every morning they seem to run out so wake up early to get there but I promise if you do you won't regret it. I occasionally work at an office near by and have now convinced everyone that comes in they need to try the biscuits and they all agree they are delicious! I their coffee and matcha are also delicious so I would also suggest picking up some caffeine with the biscuit sandwich! There is a drive thru and also plenty of room to sit inside or on the patio outside and enjoy your breakfast!

Rich H.

After errands on a humid Jacksonville morning, we ducked into Brass Tacks Coffee on Southside Boulevard, hungry but not desperate. Two biscuit sandwiches, a couple of pastries, and something to drink seemed like the right call. The Rex and The Classic are essentially fraternal twins, each built on a scratch-made drop biscuit with egg and meat, turkey sausage in one case, bacon in the other. The difference is cheese, pimento on The Rex, cheddar on The Classic. The pimento has a little personality, the cheddar just does its job. Both were satisfying in flavor, but those biscuits... They crumble on contact, the sort of bread you hold with one hand while sweeping up shrapnel with the other. Fine for sitting in the café, but impossible for a commute. The crumb cake was inoffensive, the blueberry muffin less so, dry enough that the only bursts of flavor came from the berries themselves. The coffee was dark and straightforward, the iced chai latte sweet and cold, doing exactly what it promised. 3 out of 5 stars A place worth sitting down in, but maybe not worth taking to go.

Mike A.

From the several locations around Jacksonville, to the number of friends who have recommended Brass Tacks to us, when we finally gave the Southside location a try we were pleased with the results! There was a of seating and drink options, and the whole coffee vibe was both very relaxed, but also upbeat. There was a good mix of people coming in and out, some socially hanging around, while others were working. And everyone seemed to also be enjoying their coffee. We'll have to try out some of the other locations, but I imagine they're all similar - offering a wide range of drink options, which taste great!

The Churro (white chocolate, caramel, cinnamon) with oat milk, iced. So delicious.
Kerry C.

This is my daughter's fave coffee place and, of course, was the first place she took me to when I visited. It was SO BUSY for first thing on a Sunday morning! The drive-thru line reached into and around and through the parking lot. Luckily it moved fast and we ordered and received our coffees quickly. The young lady at the window was friendly and polite. I had one of their specialties, The Churro, iced, and it was so delicious with a nice kick of caffeine. It was so good that by the time I finished. I wanted another. Hah! I highly recommend coming here, don't let how busy they are deter you. It's worth it!

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Coffee tasted fresh and flavorful. The service was quick and easy. The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable.

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Average coffee. Staff member was rude working the drive through today 5/25/26. Snippy.

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Do they have soy milk?

I only saw oat and almond milk options

Is there any gluten or dairy free options on their menu?

Hey Leticia, As far as pastries and such go, we don't have any gluten-free options at the moment.… 

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Not just yet. But we plan on changing that. It definitely wasn’t an attempt to be deceptive, we haven’t had prices on the menu at our store in Green Cove for about 5 years.… 

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