My sister had recommended Carolina Jax on a previous trip to Jax, however they had been closed. This trip we were looking for a decent lunch and decided to head over. There was a decent amount of parking which I was surprised about given the location. The line was to the door when we arrived. The line went pretty quickly, about 5 minutes to get our order taken. I opted for the Hurricane burger, my son opted for a basic cheeseburger with only pickle. We also ordered fries and onion rings for the table. Our food took about 15 minutes, during this time, we saw a tray of fries sitting in the window. We were hoping it was not our order as they would be cold by the time our burgers were completed, however they called us and sure enough it was ours. We touched the fries and they were very cold. We told the employee, who knew the issue and they remade the fries. I'm glad they didn't make an issue about it, but also disappointing because the employees thought it was okay to even serve cold fries. The burgers were fantastic. The hurricane had so much flavor, I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The onion rings were good and the fries were decent. My son loved his burger and the rest of the family enjoyed their meal. It was a nice lunch and I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

Carolina Jax - Hurricane - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Happened to be over by St V's around 11am so the line wasn't too crazy just yet. I've heard lots a great things about this spot and finally decided to give it a go. The burger was delicious and get why folks frequent this spot. It's a good size with loads of toppings. I don't like fries so the Mac n cheese side option excited me. Sadly the Mac n cheese was a miss. For starters the portion was about two to three bites for $6 it's already in a small cup so why it was less than half full I couldn't tell ya. The crew was super nice, they offered a different side and getting my order was quick. So as for customer service they got it down! I'll be back for the burgers and will make my spouse order them fries. read more

Carolina Jax - Bacon & Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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It's been a minute since I visited Carolina Jax. We arrived prior to opening and the line was long. Fresh cooked food came out in no time. The burger was delicious, onion rings so good and fresh made Ice Tea so refreshing. See ya again soon! read more

Carolina Jax - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Met up with some friends here who were driving through town. I'm glad we did! Service was fast and my child loved the fries. The burger was good and the fries were seasoned well. My friend got a burger with jalapeños on it that were supposed to be grilled and they were basically raw so that kinda sucked. But otherwise, the food was great. Parking I can see being an issue on the weekends or in the school year. But we went on a weekday in the summer. The keylime sauce they had on my burger was super refreshing. read more

Carolina Jax - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is a small fast casual spot that I believe will soon be expanding! It's a "we're gonna need a bigger boat" situation, in a very good way. Very friendly service! We arrived at the height of lunch and the line was constantly to the door or out of it but service was super fast with big smiles. We ordered the Charleston, Hurricane, fries, Mac n chz fry sauces of sweet datil and Cajun ranch, side of fresh jalepenos. The line to order is long but moves quickly. Seating is cramped but most people eat and leave, although I did notice a couple lingered for 30 minutes, plus. This is not a cozy, lingering cafe. Kinda eat your stuff and get out LOL. I mean customers standing in every available space waiting for a seat, staring at tables isn't ideal. It took 5minutes for a table to open up and less than about 30 minutes for them to call our name. Everything was as ordered, but they forgot the Cajun ranch - that was easily rectified, and I was able to get a glass for ice water at the same time. I'm not a fan of Diet Pepsi but if I could have tried a cheer wine or orange crush or milk shake, I would've! To me, the meat was unseasoned and unremarkable, I'm not a fan of juice smashed out of my beef but that's me, however, it was quality burger meat. What WILL blow you away is the real star-the toppings and unique combos, fries and fry sauces/toppings. I think I could have ordered a side of seasoning for burgers, or ordered it that way? This place is certainly worth further investigation. Looking to try the OBX, with added fresh jalapeños of course. The hot dogs look yummy too. read more

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Good BBQ! I'd return in a heartbeat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was good and ambiance was about what you would expect, and that is a good thing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We'd heard that Carolina Jax has one of the best burgers in town, so we decided to finally check it out. We went on a Friday night and it was packed. Just a heads up -- this isn't the kind of place where you casually walk in and grab a table. It's more of a "hover and wait for something to open up" situation. We placed our order first, then waited for both a table and our food. We ordered the Kismet Burger (voted #1 in Jax) and the burger fries. The Kismet burger was an unexpected combination, but it worked. It had that sweet-and-savory balance with a creamy sauce that pulled everything together. It sounds like a lot on paper, but it absolutely delivers. Definitely a must-try. The burger fries were over the top in the best way. Cheese sauce, their Jax sauce, honey mustard, bacon, and hamburger meat -- it's indulgent, but so good. If you love loaded fries, these are hard to beat. I'd order them again without thinking twice. Service was just okay -- nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. The dining area could've used more attention. The tea dispenser was dripping and pooling tea, and the staff didn't seem sure how to handle it and left it there. We also noticed a small roach walking along the wall near the pickup counter where food was being placed. We quietly mentioned it to the cashier, but didn't see anyone address it. I'm not sharing that to damage their reputation -- the food truly is good and I know pest control is an ongoing battle in restaurants. It just seemed like something that needed immediate attention and a quicker response in the moment. The food lives up to the hype. Just be prepared for a crowd and hopefully they tighten up a few cleanliness details read more

Carolina Jax - Kismet Burger - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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One of the best burgers we have had in a restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is old school, tiny and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great prices for the quality. read more

Food is good - fries a little cold. Burgers are ok. Patty melt ok. Like diner food. Smashed so hard all the flavor (fat) is gone. We come here because it's convenient. Packets of condiments are low class IMO. read more

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By far, my favorite burger anywhere. Today i kept it simple with a classic burger. I also got a tray of the Cajun Ranch and Bacon Loaded Fries to share amongst the table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a reason why there's always a line for this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I have friends visiting from out of town, and they want a burger, this is where I bring them! read more

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First visit to Carolina Jax, but it definitely won't be our last. Parking is definitely a challenge but worth it. I got the Black Mountain Signature burger and a side of Cajun fries with nacho dip. The pic doesn't do it justice! The burger was hot, tasty, and messy, absolutely perfect. I can't wait to come back and try something new. read more

Carolina Jax - Black Mountain Signature Burger - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Good smash burger with spicy Cajun fries. True local burger joint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor seating only, place was busy with foot and drive in business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was out quickly and to order. Saw a few people getting milkshakes and wished I had ordered one too. Maybe next time... if in Riverside and needing a burger hit this place up. You'll not be disappointed. read more

45 minute wait for a burger is insanity. Don't go on Sundays. No service. Attitude from staff when you're asking for a follow-up. I gave them a tip before hand. NEVER DO THAT. Never again will I go to this place. read more

Food was UFFFF!!! Delicious and their French Fries were so delicious as well. It is more like a fast food environment, the Service is friendly and quick. I met the owners this second time I went and they're very nice. read more

Easily the best smash burger in Jax. The fries are crazy good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is limited and it does get really cold in there, bring a jacket![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carolina Jax - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Came here after seeing a food review of this spot on TikTok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we first arrived, the line was almost out the door and seating was tight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I waited in line about 15-20 min to order. We managed to get a table to eat. I ordered a cheeseburger plain for the kids, bacon cheddar, and a black mountain, with a basket of fries and a side of Jax special fries. The burgers were AMAZING!!! I see why the line was out the door! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant definitely had an original feel to it and I loved that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be going back to try more burgers!! read more

Carolina Jax - Black Mountain Signature Burger Jax fries - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Short and sweet, Fantastic food. They got rid of some really great stuff off the menu which blows but still can't hate. Bring back the sauces and specialty dogs read more

we went to carolina jax for dinner and it didn't disappoint One of my biggest pet peeves is when burger places don't put enough seasoning/salt on their patty, this one did alright. I still liked the avocado burger i got, but still needs more seasoning. The burger that was probably be best was The Riverside. It has this orange marmalade slathered on the patty, giving it a nice sweet and salty contrast. The staff were nice and fast for how packed the place was. We were able to get our food in about 20min, we ordered a lot though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a nice local vibe. Located in the middle of Riverside, a lot of locals in the neighborhood and in the city will come by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carolina Jax offers delicious food, with the burger being a highlight. Despite the busy lunch crowd, the lively ambience and friendly service made for an enjoyable experience. read more

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Really amazing burger! The bun the seasoning oh man! Second time in Jax and it did not disappoint read more

A great place for the burger connoisseur! A fun menu with lots of interesting flavor combinations. We enjoyed our loaded fries and delicious burgers! I prefer pickled jalapeños over fresh grilled ones since I can no longer take the heat I once could but the flavors were still good. Our cooked to order burgers came out quickly... very little wait. I'm looking forward to trying a float or shake the next time. Not alot of available parking in this area in general so that is certainly a downside but overall a great experience! read more

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Tar Heel burger was awesome! Kids were happy with hotdogs, fries and milkshakes... this place gets so many of the small things right, the food being off-the-chain made it a 5 of 5 for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly service, great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Carolina Jax has that small, nostalgic burger-joint feel, but don't let the size fool you--the menu is packed with burgers, fries, shakes, and plenty of options to choose from.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with onion rings, and we shared fries for the table. I also got the Jax sauce on the side since it was supposed to come on the burger. First things first...that burger was chef's kiss! The beef tasted fresh and flavorful, and everything was cooked perfectly. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant at first because the bun felt cool and not as soft as I expected. It didn't seem toasted or grilled, but once I bit into it, I was pleasantly surprised--it was soft and complemented the burger really well. The fries? So, so, SO good! Easily one of my favorite parts of the meal. The Jax sauce was good too. I could definitely taste the horseradish, and while I didn't put it on my burger, it made an excellent dipping sauce. The onion rings were equally tasty. We went during lunch hours, and despite the crowd, our food came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, friendly atmosphere, and definitely a place I'll be visiting again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Still 10/10, no notes! These folks just know their burgers! And some delicious crispy onion rings to round out the perfect meal. read more

Best burger in town [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service also friendly [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean & pretty fast paced[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had such high hopes based on past reviews. It's hard to choose here because they have a bunch of burgers on the menu. I went with the classic with everything on it. I couldn't taste the burger it felt I ate a bread with lettuce and tomatoes. I did not taste the meat because there was barely any. I believe you have to order a double here. The basket of Parmesan fries was definitely very good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was packed and the people next to me said the same thing burger was just okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is laid out wrong. You can't get around people when it's busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ate outside because no tables inside and had no garbage there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also I had to go inside and get napkins to clean the table afterwards. I left a good tip on my CC and had to do everything myself. Get in line to order food, p/u food, get condiments, take food tray and garbage inside and then clean my table. Honestly the experience is not worth coming back. Yesterday I had an 8 oz steak with fries and salad for less than what I ordered. read more

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First time here and was pleasantly surprised in how delicious the burger was! I ordered a classic burger with cheese and basket of fries. Fresh tasting and scrumptious. Fast friendly service was available at this counter service restaurant. Although it was busy, we were able to find a table with plenty of room to eat. The brick wall interior, neon lights, and farmhouse decorations gave it a fun atmosphere. Very enjoyable read more

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Lunch with my DS today over in Riverside and so we stopped in at Carolina Jax. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was fairly busy but we found a table easily.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My DS placed the order at the counter and it didn't take much time at all for our order to come up. My DS ordered the "Black Mountain Burger" and I had my usual "Patty Melt." My DS had also ordered some "Cajun Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries" for the table. My DS enjoyed his burger, stating it had great flavor and he loved the mushrooms on it. The loaded fries were flavorful and had just the right amount of toppings. The cajun ranch dressing in particular was nicely distributed throughout the dish. read more

I used to work right by Carolina Jax and made it a regular habit to grab lunch here all the time, and I can confidently say it is one of the absolute best burger spots around. Even when keeping it completely classic, the quality is unbeatable. My absolute go-to is a simple double bacon cheeseburger. When a burger is this stripped down, there is nowhere for the ingredients to hide, and they absolutely nail it. The patties always have those perfect, ultra-crispy lace edges from the flat top while staying incredibly juicy on the inside. The cheese is melted perfectly, the bun is soft, and the bacon adds that ideal smoky crunch. The service is always fast, efficient, and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a reliable, top-tier lunch or dinner. If you appreciate a masterfully executed classic smash burger, you cannot beat this place. read more

This place was off the charts!! From the greeting to the food A++. This by far is one of the BEST burgers I've ever had and that's saying a lot because I've been trying burger places for over 40 years from Hawaii to New York and all I can say is WOW, don't walk, run here it's great!! read more

Carolina Jax - OBX Burger - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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BEST BURGER IN TOWN!! Must trys: Riverside, Black Mountain and THE KISMET (when they have it---genuinely the best burger EVER---please CJ bring it back soon!!); I always get excellent service every time I go there (especially the sweet woman who runs the register/makes the sweet tea and always has pretty eye shadow on). Speaking of the sweet tea, coming from a Jacksonville native: it's seriously the BEST in town (followed closely by Clara's Tidbits--and I'm counting Angie's---Carolina Jax is NUMBER 1!! The only thing I'd change is for them to offer a JUMBO cup size just because it's soooo good. Their cheese fries are also delicious (especially with the cajun ranch). Honestly I've never tried a single thing on Carolina Jax's menu that I didn't love. I recommend it to everyone! And remember: if/when they feature "The Kismet" burger again.... RUN don't walk to get it!! I just know if they made that a permanent item on the menu, it would go CRAZYY! read more

The food is very good but the wait was very long. It'd be nice if they used one of their TVs to let you know how long your wait might be. I'd come back if I'm in the area again and wanted a good burger read more

Favorite burger in Jax. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Worth the drive to Riverside if you are not in the area but it is starting to get crazy busy on the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything on the menu is amazing but sweet potato fries are a must! read more

Carolina Jax - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

It's all in tha sauce, baby! I got the Blue Devil Burger with some onion rings and it was delicious! Made to order, fast service and I found a great spot outside to sit in the sunshine. I will definitely come back! read more

Carolina Jax - The view from my seat - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Ok, so I tried this place out when they first opened and to be fair, it was to go and I just thought it was ok. A few yrs later, I gave in to the hype and let me tell you.. it did not disappoint, I had the blue devil and the fries and it was one of the best burgers, I have ever had! I will definitely be back and I'm keeping my eye out for them to bring the kismet back! Definitely a must try burger! read more

Carolina Jax hits it out of the park like always. Absolutely delicious burgers and fries. I got the OBX, and the flavor was amazing. We shared a tray of Bacon Bacon Ranch fries, and there was SO much bacon, with a delicious Cajun ranch covering perfectly crispy fries. Even though they were extremely busy, they were efficient with getting food out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes for a nice lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They remain one of my favorite burger spots in Jacksonville. read more

Carolina Jax - OBX burger and Bacon Bacon Ranch Fries - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The staff is not friendly , the wait time is long, the food isnt that great for the price they charge

Went for lunch on a Saturday at noon after my son's basketball game. It was packed but the line moved quickly and I was able to grab a table for us before our food was ready. I ordered a hot dog loaded with chili, cheese, and bacon, while everyone else in my family chose burgers, we all had fries. I also ordered a chocolate shake with peanut butter, caramel, and pecans. Everything came out fresh, made to order, hot, and tasty. read more

Smash Burgers = This is easiest my newest favorite burger joint in Jacksonville! Service is superb, but hey have outdoor seating so its great for pet owners. They have burgers, hotdogs, fries and more! Cant wait to go back! read more

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Carolina Jax has incredibly good burgers. I originally went years ago and hadn't gone again until recently when a friend suggested it. They have a great selection of burgers with many types of toppings. They have some creative burgers that you will not get anywhere else but they also have classics. I like the mushroom burger. It was very good. I like the quality of meat the use. They also smash the patty but it doesn't get dried out. The bun is good as well. The fries are good and the onion rings are very tasty. There are about 12 tables inside and a few outside so it can get really packed inside. There is a lot of hustle inside and it isn't the place for quiet conversation. I guess my only issue is the wait times. It is not uncommon to wait a good 15-20 minutes for a burger so while it's not a dealbreaker, this sometimes isn't ideal on a lunch break or if you need something quick. The employees are so hard working, they never stop and that is nice to see. They are attentive when ordering and answer any questions you have. read more

Carolina Jax - Black Mountain Signature Burger with onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida