I love Clara's Tidbits. I've been going there for a while. The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is always clean. They have a spacious eating area as well as a spacious outdoor eating area. The outdoor eating are is covered very nicely and it provides adequate shade from the sun and it's off to the side making it a private dining experience. The food is so fresh and delicious. IMO, the deli cold cuts tastes like meat from a delicatessen. They make the chicken and potato salad in-house and it tastes that way. They have so many delicious options that I couldn't make up mind. I wanted soup and a sandwich but I didn't want to eat that much. The man behind the counter cheerful said, " get half a sandwich and soup special!" I had no idea they had that deal! The pictures do the meal no justice.. It really was a yummy lunch. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Half soup half sandwich deal! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Tuna Melt is my favorite sandwich and I highly recommend there lemon piund cake aswell.

2 words. Chicken Salad. If that is what you are craving, this is your go to place. I found this place reading yelp reviews and ordered a chicken salad on a pita online. The location is in a strip mall and when you walk in there is a location for you to pick up your food. I got the Potato salad side as it was voted most popular. The next time I ordered for some reason it put my food over in the door dash type of pick up so if you do not see your food ask for it. The next time I got a chicken salad sandwich I ordered it on their marbled rye. Amazing sandwich. Best chicken salad I have ever had (other than my own) I never tried anything else so I can not review that, but the Chicken salad and potato salad are delicious. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Daily specials - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Best chicken salad I've ever had! And the veggie soup was amazing. Very friendly service. Will definitely be back!

10/25/24. The YMCA exercise group wanted to have lunch together to celebrate Oct birthdays and since I'm one of them I came too! We had 17 people and everyone was enjoying their food! I tried something different-1/2 avocado, bacon w/ lettuce pita and 1/2 salad with drink. Very good; always amazed others are able to pick perfect avocados! read more

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Everyone was so nice and helpful. The turkey spinach wrap was delicious. The only thing that turned me off was there wasn't a designated area for pick up orders waiting. I felt like I was towering over people as they eat or was constantly in the way. Everything else was great. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I was visiting the area and found Clara's Tidbits Mandarin on yelp. Walked in and was pleasantly greeted by the owner except did not know at the time. Fantastic lunch spot! Friendly, fresh made food, and great service. Absolutely would recommend this lovely lunch spot!! Chicken salad is the Best! read more

My first time at this location and was delighted to find the same high quality of food and service as the other Tidbits locations. We were leaving town, so had to get some to go. Got a total of two pounds of the BEST chicken salad I have ever found, and I have looked in FOUR states! The combo of the yummy chicken salad and Clara's seasoning just can Not be beat! Nice clean facility, good service and fresh ingredients....some thing's never change and I am so thankful! I have been enjoying Tidbits since 1985 ( at the downtown location) and have used them Tons of times for catering. They are simply the best!! read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Chicken Salad to go (after I ate some) - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was fresh, great flavor, and great service!! Quaint ambience. Reasonably priced too.

Good food, and even BETTER SERVICE!!! Highly recommended if your in the area,I stopped by and will definitely be returning soon.

I've been hearing all about Tidbits and really wanted to try it. Very friendly staff and they were considerate of my allergy to onions. My son got a chicken salad sandwich with Potato salad and I got a turkey-avocado wrap, with a fruit cup. (It's an avocado-turkey sandwich but they put it in a nice spinach wrap for me.) the potato salad was a bit spicier than he expected, our son said, but still tasty. My wrap was perfect. I'll definitely go back since I know now that I can get onion-less choices. There were also specials and the menu had "bowls" among other items. read more

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Clara's is my favorite place to get lunch in Mandarin- and all my coworkers agree! The avocado pita is so delicious & filling and packed with the perfect medley of vegetables. I've also enjoyed their tuna pita. Clara's orders are always packaged wonderfully & easy to order for take out & delivery. Their made in house pita chips are tasty too. Family owned business- have met some of them and they are genuine lovely people. I crave their pitas all the time & order from them frequently & it's always delicious! read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Veggie Avocado Pita * add pickles - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Ashley and I were heading to the Mandarin area one Saturday to do some shopping. Not always going in that direction we knew we had to stop in somewhere new for lunch. Luckily for use Ashley came across Clara's Tidbits and man I'm glad she did. We walked in and were greeted as soon as we got through the door. Just barely beating the lunch rush and ordered at the counter. I was interested in 2 different sandwiches the Rueben and the New Orleans Po'Boy. The lady behind the counter insisted on the Po'Boy and I'm so glad she did. The New Orleans Po'Boy is Top-round roast beef smothered in brown gravy topped with swiss cheese, shredded cabbage, and mayo. Served on a hoagie. For my side I went with Clara's Homemade Pita Chip. Let me tell you. This Po'Boy in amazing. I'm normally not a big fan of roast beef cause it can be stringy but this roast beef is some of if not the best I have ever had. It's unbelievably tender. It seems like the roast beef is dripped in the brown gravy and it just bring out amazing flavor. I will say the hoagie roll reminds me a bit of Cuban Bread and I enjoyed it. I only warning I will give is it can be a little on the messy side. I was also lucky enough to try Ashley Rachel Sandwich which as also great. She went with Clara's Potato Salad which was unreal. Some of the best I have ever had. Don't get sand in this Potato Salad. They also told us the they sell it in very large size so when it comes to the holidays I know what we will be bringing and don't worry Clara we will make sure to to give you the credit. Lastly when I comes to fountain drink I normally just go for the water cup since I'm not big on soda. Don't do this here. Get a drink because they have an amazing Cherry Limeade. You can't get enough of it. It's just that good and so refreshing on a hot summer day. I can't wait to return to Clara's Tidbit. Can't come soon enough. read more

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My first trip here, although I have eaten at other Tidbits locations. The line was literally out the door, but do t worry, it moves fairly quickly. My go to is always Chicken and fruit. A healthy scoop of chicken salad, surrounded by cantaloupe, melon, grapes and more. Sides are not an option and believe me, you don't need it with the mammoth sized portion of this salad. My daughter opted for the build your own sandwich, getting exactly what she wanted on gluten free bread. She got a side of chips. Parking is easy, service is exceptional. Good is always fresh and delicious. Who knew eating healthy could be this good? read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Make your own sandwich - Turkey - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I Rarely get to make it into the store, but we as a group eat lunch here quite a bit, I highly Recommended if you are looking for healthy fresh lunch. Food is always Great and fresh! thank you read more

Bright and cheery is the best way to describe the atmosphere at Clara's Tidbits on San Jose in Mandarin. The place was clean and the staff busy. But not too busy to make sure you had what you needed. We sat inside as it was hot and humid. Nice patio area and will be good for a cooler day. It was a little chilly inside as we sat near an ac vent. I ordered the Rachel, but had it put on whole wheat bread. It came with one side - potato salad for me and a dill pickle spear. I also tried the peach tea (which is part peach and part sweet tea - of course I added some unsweet tea). Others ordered the chicken salad sandwich, shrimp salad sandwich and the chicken salad with fruit plate. A normally talkative group was somewhat quiet, as we were busy eating. All said the food was delicious. The bathroom is spacious and clean. Ample toilet paper, paper towels and soap (I have decided that the quality of these products is an important indicator of the restaurants commitment to an overall good customer experience - they passed with flying colors). As happens more often than not, I forgot to take pictures until I was halfway done with my meal. Also, check out the new menu items. We very much enjoyed our luncheon and will be back! read more

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Went for lunch today with a friend. I had the lunch special which is 1/2 sandwich with either a soup or salad, drink, and a side for 10.99. I chose 1/2 of a pita w/ chicken salad, lettuce and tomato, broccoli cheddar soup, tea and fruit salad. I was quite busy and service was quick. You order at counter and they deliver to your table. They portions for the price were and absolute bargain. Food was delicious and fresh. Menu is quite large which includes salads, variety of sandwiches that you a built with the many choices of breads, fillings and meat/cheese. Great selection of desserts, strawberry shortcake, cookies, lemon pound cake. You may also buy soup and chick salad to go in either large, medium or small containers. Enjoyed Tidbits! read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Chicken salad in pita, broccoli cheddar soup, tea and fruit salad. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Do yourself a favor and stop in at Clara's Tidbits! Mike and I were heading to Trader Joe's for some groceries so we of course jumped on Yelp and tried to see who could find the best place to eat the fastest and per usual I won! I stumbled upon Clara's and boy am I glad I did! We walked in and were immediately greeted with a singing hello and told were to order. The very nice person at the register help Mike and I navigate the menu. I ordered the Rachel with potato salad as my side, this was all around a big winner of a meal. Every bite of the Rachel was delicious and I could eat my weight in that potato salad. In fact we were informed you can get potato salad in bulk so I think I will be doing that for holidays this year. There was both inside and outside seating as well as many people ordering to go, so basically however you try Clara's just do it! read more

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Fresh food made fast with a smile. I ordered a bacon avoidable turkey pita and other than the microwave bacon, it was really good. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

There's no place like Home. That's what it feels like even with my 1st visit. Reviews and recommendations lured me here along with the smell of the food once I opened the front door. There was no turning back. Warm & welcoming staff. Deliciously fresh homemade style food. Great location and plenty of parking. Hopefully see y'all here soon! read more

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I keep forgetting frickin Thursdays shrimp salad!! One day. I am absolutely amazed by the potato salad!! I get it by the bucket it so absolutely delicious!! Very nice gentlemen at the counter took my order & he made sure he checked on it too. Very clean place. Potato salad mmmmm good. read more

Oh Lordy....I love me some Tidbits!! It's just so so so good! Tidbits has been around forever, starting Downtown, then on to Baymeadows now Mandarin!! I couldn't be happier! If you have never tried their food you are missing out! It's simple food prepared expertly!! Everything just tastes right, I really have never had a bad meal from Tidbits, one of my favorite lunch spots! They have an everyday special that includes: -1/2 sandwich- I got a avocado turkey pita, so delicious! The pita was so soft and fresh..I sprinkled Clara's special seasoning inside and enjoyed! -cup soup or salad- I got chicken noodle, yummy (add crackers) -side- Potato Salad (probably the best I've ever had!) -drink- try their cherry limeade, extra limes! ;) All that for around $9 and it truly tastes like food made with love! So happy your in Mandarin now! read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - Everyday special- 1/2 sandwich, side, soup and drink for $8.50ish..so freaking good too! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So excited for this place to finally open. Clara's Tidbits has installed their 3rd location located in the Mandarin/Julington Creek area, which opened up on Monday (12/2/2019). It resides in the same unit as the old Sabra Cafe. Originally, it was quite a drive for me just to get to Clara's first location on Hendricks Ave. Then their 2nd location opened up in the Baymeadows area and I was thrilled, because it was a closer drive. Now, with the 3rd location, I can practically sleep walk to this place without even getting hit by a car. And I'm saying that with a Hallelujah...Halle Berry...Amen to you Clara, Amen!!! Clara's Tidbits is well known locally for their Chicken Salad and Potato Salad. I love getting their Chicken Salad on a Pita. Have I tried any others you may ask? The answer in No. I just have such loyalty to their Chicken Salad. As the saying goes "Once you go Chicken, you'll always go Bawk fo mo". So stop on by this cool new place. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Perhaps I may break my Eat of Command and try something new. #TBD read more

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Portion sizes have decreased substantially and when brought to the attention of staff, they become very defensive and rude. I asked if a pickle was included and was told yes, then looked at my receipt and saw that I was charged $1.25 for a pickle. For a tiny side of cheese I was charged $2.50. Unfortunately it's not worth it anymore read more

Chicken Salad Sandwich (most Popular) and just delicious! Small place so take out or delivery is preferred!

Let me give you a little tidbit about Tidbits. Food fabulous. Staff friendly. However, I was overcharged from an additional broccoli and cheddar soup that I did not want. Anyways, be careful to order exactly what you want and have the cashier repeat. Needless to say, we ate the soup anyways. Until we meet again, Clara!!! read more

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Their food is fresh and delicious. It is a great lunch spot with counter service. It is small but has an outdoor patio.

Food is excellent! Especially the potato salad! Service is quick and ambiance is ok, the place is a little small.

Can't believe I haven't left a review yet for Clara's! What a fantastic lunch joint. They have everything you could possibly want for a great lunch from cold to hot sandwiches, homemade soups like broccoli cheddar and chicken noodle, tons of sides and great salads. Their menu makes it easy to mix and match with their well priced lunch specials as well as build a sandwich exactly how you want it. They are always on their game, respectful of your lunch time. I highly recommend Clara's, stop in for lunch with a friend or order in. Ive never been disappointed. read more

Great food great service the potato salad was creamy delicious. I highly recommend lunch here

I have been going to Tidbits for over 30 years. This location is amazing as are the other ones. No one makes a better chicken salad or potato salad in my opinion. read more

Not a bad spot, and the food is decent - picture like a fu fu, organic, tree hugger Subway where you do it your way. They are super friendly and accommodating especially through COVID-19. I just happened to be in the area killing time so I just hung out in their patio and remote worked on their Wi-Fi. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I really like this location more than the one near Hendricks. Got the salad and it was delicious. Service was great too.

Anyone who looks at my Yelp page knows I am a BIG fan of Tidbits downtown. I've been going there for over 20 years, since I worked downtown and ever since. I love their potato salad, their salad bar, their chicken salad, etc. I was happy one was open a bit closer to where I live, so when we had to go out to do some errands during these restrictions, we decided to go and get a to-go order from Mandarin Tidbits. They do have lines on the floor, sort of, to separate people. Unfortunately no one was following the lines, nor the guidelines, and my family was the only one in line with a mask. Some of their employees had masks and others did not, which made it a bit confusing as to what rules they are following. Ordering is at the counter, and there is really not a waiting area per se, so you just kind of mingle in front of the tables. They do have every other table blocked off, so seating is spaced out a bit, and the outdoor seating is spaced, but not as far as it probably should be. Food wise - it was tops. We drove to a nearby park and had a picnic lunch. I got the salad plate, with tuna, chicken, pasta, and potato salad. It also comes with cole slaw but I subbed out for additional potato salad - never a bad choice! My kiddo had the Reuben and so did my sister. They both said it was very tasty and they really enjoyed it. All in all a good visit. Just wish I saw some consistency in what rules they are following for virus safety. read more

Picked up takeout for a friend. Ordered a pita chicken salad & a Mediterranean salad with chicken chunks. Both lunches were quite good.

Dear Clara's Tidbits, I want to apologize first and foremost for not patronizing your establishments before today. I literally had no clue how happy I would be. I appreciate the simplicity of your menu and all the more, the quality of your product. I picked up a couple of things today. The Reuben, the chicken salad pita, and the tidbit special salad. All were spectacular. Fresh ingredients, decent sized portions. Flavors were all that I expected from what I wanted to taste. The gumbo? Perfect consistency and not too much or too little of any one thing. And, what the heck is in that potato salad? My sister in law who now lives in Texas raved about this potato salad. I mean, it's potato salad. But, now I understand. My only regret is that I didn't get a bigger portion. Also, thanks for putting thought and care into how your packaged my order. I could have rolled my car over and I'm sure the contents of my take-out bag would have stayed put. I will be back again soon enough. read more

Clara's Tidbits Mandarin - This is all I have left to show of my experience. I'm sorry... it was that good. So, thanks! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

COVID Restrictions in place Stopped by for lunch at 11:45 and had no problems finding a seat outside but restaurant was pretty full when we left at 12:30. Had the PoBoy and a Pita. Both were huge and tasty. Friendly employees and good service. Recommend #VickieTravelz read more

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Consistent as usual and this third location is a welcome one to our neck of the woods. Patrons who have eaten here during the work week know what to expect and Clara's always delivers. It's a simple menu with something for everyone. Nothing too pretentious - think "simple-fancy-inviting-with-a-down-home-feel. The chicken salad is so good and don't forget the lemon pound cake. This location as well as Baymeadows are both opened on Saturdays which makes a nice change of pace from all the chains in the area. read more

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Our new favorite Lucy spot. The ladies working are absolute gems and the food is delicious. If you love a great sandwich spot this is your place read more

Can someone please help me understand your special on Saturday? I ordered the classic special which I thought was a chicken salad pita, potato salad, additional side and lemon cake for $12.99, but I didn't get the additional side.If I would have ordered these items separately it would have been $11.58. Can someone please explain the additional charges since I feel I was over charged. The cashier was no help. Update: thank you for the explanation and this makes sense . A drink included wasn't mentioned or offered even after we asked for water cups after paying. read more