My son introduced me to Cafe Genovese a few months ago following my grandson's football game. It…read morequickly became a top pick for breakfast dates! Mario and his staff are all genuine human beings! That is a trait that is so hard to find among those in the service industry. Most are out to make a quick buck and call it a day, then Rinse & repeat the next day. I don't get that vibe from ANYONE at Cafe Genovese. THE MOMENT any customer swings open the door they are greeted with a 'Hey guys' if not even addressed by name.... After all the logo on their uniform shirts states ' 'Cafe Genovese.... Where we don't forget your name!' The food is always made perfectly to your specifications! Not once have I EVER sent an order back because it wasn't right the first time. The menu lists extensive options for both breakfast and lunch... so you just can't go wrong! Give 'em a try! You're likely to become regulars just like I did!

Cafe Genovese is a hidden gem. Local breakfast joint…read morereminds me of my Dads coffee shop from the 80's in NYC. Quaint friendly. While we were seated and others walked in the owner knew so many regulars by name. We felt welcomed. Perfect for breakfast & lunch, closed at 2pm. My scrambled eggs were fluffy and hash browns toasty crispy as asked . Was surprised they had everything bagels and not just plums like most places. This will become a regular place to go. No food pics, sorry forgot and I ate it all:))

I got too busy yapping so I missed out on taking pics of my food. But I had a lovely meal. This was…read moremy first time at any canopy road cafe and it was pretty good. I had French toast (just the regular but the cinnamon roll French toast looked really tempting). It was just slightly crispy around the edges and I love that. So often I will get French toast that's a little too mushy. This was great. I also had a side of bacon. Also crispy! I was pretty stuffed but I did also take a bite of my hash brown. It was delicious too and if I had more space I would have eaten it all. The coffee was great diner/cafe coffee. And if you enjoy that type, you'll know exactly what I mean. I drank it black and they also gave me a cup to go! We did have to wait a couple minutes for a table but not long at all. They turn over tables pretty quickly! Our server was wonderful and really on the ball. Our food came out pretty quickly too, in spite of them being quite busy. It was a little loud in there but not so much we couldn't hear each other. I do like that they have counter seating as an option! We needed a table this round to spread out coloring materials lol. But the counter looks like a nice place to sit too. Might have to go back to try the cinnamon roll French toast and a coffee next time!

Fun, cozy little cafe. Met a date here for breakfast. Enjoyed excellent service from Amanda! She…read morewas very friendly, helpful, and efficient. The food was great, perfect portions. I had a veggie breakfast skillet... lots of garden veggies with pepper jack cheese, home fries, and English muffin. (I've also tried the BLT Benedict which I loved... avocado, bacon, arugula, and tomatoes over English muffin, topped with poached eggs and creamy hollandaise sauce!! Very yummy!! My children have loved trying some of their specialty griddle plates like Churro Waffles and Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast.) Definitely a fun little cafe to visit for breakfast!

This neighborhood bar in Nocatee had an OK selection of craft beers and excellent hand crafted…read morePizza Supreme that had a ton of meat & veggie toppings. The bartender was so nice and polite. Served me a cold craft beer by Southern Swells Brewery called Karate in the Garage. It was a very weird name but loved the hazy thick taste. The surfboards lining the top of the walls gave it a beachy vibe with a few other nautical items like a vintage brass underwater containment suit. Lots of parking out front including ample dedicated space for our golf cart. Nice spacious covered patio with hanging white led lighting. Good spot to watch sports games.

My niece took me to the local fun spot in Nocatee but it was a bar and not a park like the name. It…read morewas my kind of place with strong drinks and great pizza. Not overly busy but a lot of laughter and commotion coming from one of the tables with drunk guys arm wrestling. The fully loaded pizza was so good and the waitress who doubled as the bartender was making sure everything was perfect at my table.

Finally made it to Pepper's I think they are currently in the lead for my favorite seat down…read moreMexican restaurant. Once seated we were bought 2 types of salsa. Once was your typical salsa and the the other was served warm and I will say I really enjoyed each, most then most places. We also got the Queso of course was was a nice large serving and lasted us the whole meal. Ashley and Sally both on got drinks. We Ashley had 4 drinks. She ordered the El Fuego Flight of Margaritas and Sally the Blood Orange Margarita. The flight was $35 and honestly the price is fair for that. You're getting 4, 12oz margaritas all of which are different (spicy) flavors. Looks at the menu for what to get as my entree was was a lot of options I don't normally see and they sounded very good but I had to go with my staple just to she who Pepper's compares to other Mexican restaurants in the area so I went with the California Burrito with Steak. They also had it available to add shrimp for $3 so I did that too. The burrito was huge and stuffed with steak and honestly more shrimp then I expected. The steak was very tender but I wish it and the shrimp were more seasoned. I will say the shrimp were on the small side but when it's $3 that's not bad. Ashley got the a 3 Item combo one of which was a Chile Relleno and this was so good. She loved it and really changed the game for her. We will for sure be coming back. Next time hopefully for Taco Tuesday!

Sometimes the best restaurant experiences happen when you are not planning them…read more We stopped into Pepper's Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar in St. Johns simply looking for a drink and ended up discovering a lively local restaurant that clearly has a lot going for it. The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere. The dining room is open, colorful, and festive, but it also has a polished feel that elevates the experience a bit beyond the typical casual Mexican restaurant. It felt energetic without being overwhelming. Since we were just stopping in for drinks, we focused on exploring their tequila selection. Pepper's has a respectable tequila list, and one interesting surprise was their house tequila. The tequila itself was smooth and very enjoyable. The bottle label could use a little marketing help, but the spirit inside is excellent. We liked it enough to buy a bottle to take home. For food we ordered the Flaming Queso Dip, which turned out to be a fun and flavorful appetizer. It arrived bubbling hot and was finished with a flame presentation that added a nice smoky depth to the dish. Rich, creamy, and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We did not stay for dinner this time, but based on the atmosphere, drinks, and appetizer quality we are already planning a return visit to explore the full menu. If you enjoy Mexican restaurants with great energy, strong tequila options, and shareable appetizers, Pepper's is definitely worth checking out.

I have never left a review anywhere before, but the service and food was absolutely amazing I had…read moreto go out of my way to write one. The server Daniel that we had was over the top, checking on us very frequently, super friendly and was very knowledgeable on the menu. The hostess was also very friendly and welcoming. As well as the manager who came to our table to ask how everything was. The food left us speechless. The ribeye was by far the best I have ever had. The shrimp and grits had such an amazing flavor. Portions were well worth the money. The setting inside was perfect. I would recommend this place 100X over again. Very reasonably priced for the quality.

It is always a pleasure dining here. The service on Saturday night was fabulous! For drinks, I had…read morethe chefs kiss which is right up my alley because I love a martini with vanilla vodka it is fruity, tangy, and smooth. My boyfriend had a custom make your own old fashioned, which is always fun. You choose what type of liquor, bitters, and smoke you would like so you can tailor your drink to your liking. For appetizers, we had to get the roasted oysters, everything here has the essence of that fire grilled taste which I particularly love on oysters. After we knocked back a dozen of those, we tried the fries with the tender beef, cheese, and pickled jalapeños. They fry them in tallow, which gives the fries a really nice rich flavor! Then my boyfriend has some cornbread, which had a fruit jam and whipped butter, which he enjoyed. I typically get the chimichurri steak which again has that nice fire grilled element and is paired with some delicious vegetables like carrots, green beans, and potatoes. My boyfriend had the red fish over the andouille dirty rice, which was phenomenal! If I didn't get my seafood craving from the oysters, I definitely would've ordered that. Everything was fantastic as always!

The food was fantastic I'd recommend anyone to go, service was excellent, I was totally blown away…read moreat the quality, and the plane was so clean and well taken care of.

Up date March 2006. Woodpecker's is still fantastic!…read moreNice BBQ joint atmosphere, great service, and supreme barbecue. Prices are good. My family, the six of us, most who live very close, my wife and I, visiting from CA, made our usual visit to Woodpecker's during an "around Florida" vacation. We visited many spots of my youth between Jax & St. Petersburg while dining at old favorites and several BBQ joints along the way. Without a doubt, Woodpecker's Backyard Barbecue was the best by far. The last time we were there, the turkey stole a show as it was the best turkey I have ever eaten in a barbecue restaurant. This time the brisket was the number one meat, equalling or bypassing any I have had anywhere, even in the many Texas joints we have tried. It was right up there with Franklin's and other top Texas offerings. All of their meats were extremely good. Their sides are very interesting as well as good tasting utilizing a lot of dátil pepper to flavor several and add a little bite of spice. My only wish is that it was closer than the 2547 miles away that it is. If you are anywhere near woodpecker's backyard, barbecue, go. Go. Go. You will not regret it.

The staff is friendly and this place is a wonderful place for brunch. The biscuits and smashbrowns…read moreare crispy and yummy!

A unique bfast/brunch spot! Nothing really compares around so it's fun. Coffee is good tooread more

Food and customer service was Fantastic! finger lickin good and gabby i think that was her name,…read moreshe was super nice at the drive thru window and she absolutely made my day after i was having one of the worst nights ever, 10/10 customer service!

Thank you for being kind and welcoming to a group of high school kiddos who came into the…read morerestaurant close to closing time . We appreciate your good attitudes and great food!