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    3.8 (101 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Smoked salmon egg Benedict
    Makeda L.

    I had an excellent dining experience for breakfast . Our server Seth was super awesome. He made sure that our party of 11 was taken care of . All of our dishes were made to order and the overall location was roomy and we were all comfortable and well accommodated. A great day to begin the morning with an awesome staff and fulfilling tasty dishes.

    Mark R.

    My friend and I came here for breakfast this morning hoping to see Mark however we learned he was transferred as a manager training for another store. We then had the distinct privilege of getting to meet Seth! I have to commend First Watch for having such an outstanding customer centered server. Seth greeted us with a smile, was friendly, polite, kind, and most professional. He maintained an excellent sense of humor and should be commended for his approach to customer service. I tried the new chicken hash spring collection dish and I have to say it was excellent! My friend had the carrot cake pancakes, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Just said they were too big. The restaurant has always was clean. Staff was friendly and should be a role model for others.

    Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
    Stephanie P.

    We stopped in on a Tuesday mid-morning following a late night football game. Service was a bit slow, but our server was very attentive, just very busy. We ordered the kids French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, the Farmhouse Hash, Lemon Ricotta pancakes and the Million Dollar bacon. This was way more food than we should have ordered. The kids meal was enough for an adult, well almost. But my husband and I could definitely have split the tacos. The pancakes are massive, but the menu warned us. Everything had such great flavor. Overall the food was great! When you arrive someone will seat you, but they didn't have a designated hostess, so some people had to wait a bit. I assume on the weekends there is a hostess. I think they were simply staffed for a regular Tuesday, not one following Monday Night Football. But even though we waited a little longer than normal our food was great (and correct) and the staff was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!

    Linda B.

    Bay Meadows is where it's at! This is my favorite location to grab brunch. Have a great outdoor outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. Everything is always clean fresh and inviting. I love their local coffee, which says a lot because I am a coffee snob. A carrot pancake was so delightful with tons of raisins and fresh carrots throughout. Love the maple syrup in the no drip bottle. Egg was poached to perfection and the fresh fruit was on point sweet and ripe.

    Traditional breakfast
    Sheila B.

    First watch did amazing again. I got their coffee which comes locally and is very delicious. I got the traditional breakfast and the eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon is thick and crispy. The carrot cake pancake was huge and tasted like the real thing for the fresh fruit. I got grapes and black areas which I love and sourdough toast. It's very trendy and modern inside and they have a patio outside if you want fresh air. Everything came out in a timely manner and the server checked on us throughout our visit. They have an updated menu for the spring and I can't wait to try it

    Frittata
    Julia R.

    I love First Watch! Such a great place for breakfast or lunch-and lots of healthy options! Today, I had the smoked fritatta but in the last have had avocado toast. I liked the avocado toast better, but the fritatta was good. The fresh, healthy juices are a great treat. The hibiscus holiday punch was the best. We all really enjoyed our meals and the service was excellent.

    Belgian waffle with scrambled eggs and a ham steak
    Melanie W.

    This is one of my go to brunch places, I love their Belgian waffles it's always fresh. I think I only had to send it back one time because it wasn't hot. My butter didn't melt when that was brought to the table. But they quickly corrected. The matter. Service is always pretty decent if there's an issue with the food, they always fix it with a smile. I do appreciate that. It's pretty casual in there so people come in there after church, or after they get out from the gym, so that's kind of a come as you are type of place when you just don't feel like cooking. I do like that you can get a sangria there with your brunch so that's always nice. I idea that like that they change up their menu on occasion with seasonal items. I give this place overall a 8/10.

    Trifecta French toast sausage potatoes
    Carol K.

    Very busy but service was good waitress friendly and attentive food was good something's burnt or cold and missing so many people hard to hear but we know how things are when busy.

    Pumpkin pancake
    Angela D.

    I have had mixed experiences here. I continue to return because they have fun items that you can't get anywhere and when it is cooked correctly, it is pretty good. However, pretty much every time I have gone, there has been some type of issue either with my dish or someone else's in my group. I usually go with 3-4 people and each time something goes wrong. I have ordered the skillet hash's and there was one time where the egg which I always ask for over medium was not cooked. I mean the whites were raw and everyone at the table agreed there was no way to eat it. I asked for them to be remade and it came back the same way. The waiter told us there was new kitchen staff and they were sorry. I'm sorry but there is no excuse for serving severely undercooked eggs twice. Another time, we had three people order breakfast and one order a salad. 20 minutes after the breakfast came out, the salad hadn't so we asked the server and she kept saying it was coming. It was a salad.....It took a half hour to get the salad after our breakfast was delivered so by the time the salad came, our breakfasts were cold. Another time, the potatoes were raw, just not okay. And last time they were out of alternative to pork sausages which sucked because someone in our group doesn't eat pork. They were out of the turkey and chicken. We were sitting back by the kitchen and they waited until our orders came out to tell the person they were out of sausage and hadn't even started making her meal until she was told so once again, we waited another 10 minutes for her meal to come out and ours got cold. It feels like you have to be rude to the people in your group if you want fresh food. Also, before they brought the order, we could see our orders just sitting in the window for over 5 minutes while it cooled. It wasn't busy. The staff were just talking. It feels like there is always something.

    Smoked Salmon Frittata
    Carlos P.

    This was an amazing second experience... food quality was better than the other location near Jax Beach.... Service was ok, I think servers can be a little more attentive... However, ambiance was appealing for a brunch time... Fue una excelente segunda experiencia. La calidad de la comida en esta localidad fue mejor que la de Jax Beach... El servicio fue bueno pero puede mejorar si las meseras son más atentas...el ambiente estaba muy adecuado para la hora de almuerzo-desayuno...

    Cinnamon toast crunch drink!
    Vanessa T.

    Brand new First Watch opened up off Baymeadows, these are a chain but one of the better ones IMO, walking in it was very nice and clean, open layout. We we're seated right away, server was sweet and quick, I started with their seasonal special of a Cinnamon Toast Crunch drink with coconut rum and cold brew coffee, YUM!! It was served with a little carafe to refill it yourself, great presentation and delicious! I got the million dollar breakfast sandwich which was also delicious! Sausage, egg, cheese and their famous bacon which somehow managed to stay crispy with all the other toppings on it! So good, I also love the lightly dressed greens with like a lemon vinaigrette, all around great brunch!

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    Ask the Community - First Watch

    Does this restautant offer Bloody Mary's (vodka-based and not wine-based)? Can you get a mimisa?? All other First Watch restaurants I've been to did not offer any alcohol-based beverages.

    Yes Vodka based Bloody Mary's and a few other cocktails. Mimosa as well

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    4.6(44 reviews)
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    Canopy Road Cafe is usually hopping and there's good reason for that. We had a wait on this Sunday,…read morebut that was mainly because there was rain outside and there tables in the patio weren't accessible. The wait was well worth it. The restaurant itself is small, the space used well. The decor bright and clean and all the service from the time of check in, along with the meal was stellar. With this being my first visit, I went for the basics for my breakfast. The eggs, coffee and sausage were really good. I like my coffee a bit stronger, but that's a preference thing. The hash browns were so crispy, so tasty. Some of the best I've had. No soft middle, just cooked to perfection. The pancake fantastic as well. Great taste, great consistency, just a hint of sugar. Canopy Road Cafe is a really solid choice for your breakfast or brunch and I highly recommend you give them a try.

    I always love to find a new breakfast spot, but wasn't very impressed by Canopy Rd Cafe. This one…read morewas next to Huey Magoo's and was pretty small/cramped. My server was very nice and attentive. Im so glad I read the yelp reviews before coming because that's how I learned about them having mimosas. Just like a previous yelper said, they weren't even on the menu. They actually had different interesting flavors. I decided to try the citrus mint mimosa. Unfortunately it was too much citrus and didn't taste the mint at all. The goat in the garden rolled omelette was mediocre. I liked the goat cheese in it and their bacon was good. The cheesy grits were bland. I probably will go to First Watch next time instead of here.

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    Jax Bread - Chicken Avocado Bacon Sandwich on Ciabatta Roll with the side salad

    Jax Bread

    4.5(267 reviews)
    1.1 miSouthside
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    Let's get the legal disclaimer out of the way... as an official "yankee", I'm required to say:…read moreNothing will ever truly replace a New York lox bagel. But Jax Bread is probably the best you're going to get in Jacksonville. And it's excellent on its own merits. I ordered the lox bagel and it hit all the right notes: a perfectly chewy bagel, super fresh toppings, and the ideal cream cheese-to-bagel ratio (which matters more than people realize). Everything tasted fresh and was thoughtfully put together (more proper ratios). The service is always lovely, and I've genuinely never had anything here that wasn't delicious. This visit, I also grabbed the day-old mystery 3-pack of bagels so I could carb out a few more times this week. They're just as tasty, freeze beautifully, and at $2.99 it's an unbeatable deal. I'm already eyeing Jax Bread for some Christmas goodies this year because there are so many great things to choose from. If you haven't been yet, fix that.

    First time stopping into Jax Bread Co on Baymeadows, and I'm so glad I did!…read more I ordered a few things to try: * Raspberry Iced Tea ($4.99) - 9/10 Super refreshing! A little on the sweeter side but not too much. Would absolutely order again. * Pepperoni Stuffed Bagel ($6.99) - 9/10 Loved this one! Perfect flavor combo -- just wish it had a little more filling to push it to a 10/10. * Pumpkin Stuffed Bagel ($6.99) - 7.5/10 The crumble on top was deliciously sweet (and very messy ), while the pumpkin filling itself wasn't overly sweet -- nice balance overall. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the staff was friendly. Overall: Would definitely order from here again! I ordered as take out, but the little space inside was nice and bright.

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    Wicked Barley Brewing

    4.1(768 reviews)
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    Had a nice lunch out at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL today to kickoff and enjoy…read moretheir Reggae Sunday season. My friend ordered us the Pork Belly Kimchi Fries, I got us an order of the Cheese Curds, and for my entree I got an order of the Asian Sticky Wings. I probably would have never ordered the kimchi fries on my own. Sometimes kimchi can be fickle and really hit or miss. It was definitely a hit here. More on the sweet and tangy side but worked really well. Fries seasoned perfectly, and the pork belly cubed and cooked to perfection. Out of all of the times I've been to Wicked Barley, these fries have to be one of the best items I've had from there. Cheese curds were pretty basic. Tasted great, but nothing to write home about. If you like Cheese curds, you'll enjoy theirs. I originally had my eye on the jerk chicken wings and I was warned by the waitress and my friend that they are REALLY hot. Jerk chicken is generally one of those thats right on the borderline of too hot for me. To give you an idea, if you're familiar with Butthutt BBQ's jerk chicken, theirs is as far as I can go for spice level. So I switched it up to be safe, and I am glad I did. Sweet and sticky, these had really great flavor inside and out. Would definitely get these again in the future. Brought a couple home to the hubby and he seemed to enjoy them too, and he normally doesn't like, what he refers to as, "sweet meat". I had three different beers in my favorite tasting style, sour. I had the PB&J sour, the mango sour, and the orange cream sour. The orange cream was my favorite of the 3. We enjoyed the sounds of the band Splittone in the background and enjoyed the whole vibe of our meal. I'm hoping to visit again on a future weekend and possibly bringing one of my pups along with me since they are dog friendly.

    Heard about wicked barley from a friend. Restaurant and micro brewery…read more Considering I won a bet for dinner... thought this would be good When seated ask for paper menus unless you don't mind qr code menus. Service was good. Beer selection great Try the cheese curds to start. They are phenomenal. Candyce and I had burgers with her side fries and my side pork rinds omg the pork rinds were fantastic. Good service. Good food. Couple of gotchas but nothing much. Definitely will be back....

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    Julie's Cafe

    4.4(49 reviews)
    1.4 miSouthside
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    Sometimes you just stumble into a place, because you're hungry and it's Close By, but it never…read moreturns out well. Except when it does. My son and I were headed out to another spot nearby, and when we got there, it was closed, so Julie's was very close by . And I can tell you we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch there. Service was great, parking was easy, and the food was more fabulous than I expected. I mean, it was really really good.. The ambience is certainly in the deli space, and from the outside it doesn't look like much, but inside doesn't look like much either. But the food sets it apart. OK, I've talked about food, so I'm sure you wanna hear about it (if you're still reading): Tzatziki sauce - homemade made really well done. Fries - extra crispy with a hint of salt, and I'm not a big fry person, but I love these. Potato salad - delightful side, can't go wrong. Gyro Wrap - marinated lamb, so tender you can cut it with a fork, wrapped in a pita. Gyro Platter - the same as the sandwich, but with pita chips and may be a little more lamb. I really couldn't believe how tender the lamb was, and how well it was spiced. I think my son and I were both shocked at how good the food was. Now, don't go expecting some eyebrow food, this is a deli. There's burgers, they're sandwiches, but I would stick to the Middle Eastern food that they serve because I think they really do it well. . This is a little far for us to drive for lunch, but I can guarantee you we will be back at this spot .

    Great little neighborhood restaurant. Family owned and operated, great people!…read more More bacon on the bacon cheeseburger than I've ever had at a restaurant.

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    4.2(116 reviews)
    0.7 miSouthside
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    I want to take this opportunity to brag about our server, Nicole (congrats to you and your new…read morehusband on your recent nuptials)!! Her strong attention to detail and her ability to make the customer feel they are the most important one that she has of the day is beyond reproach. I listened to her with a table behind us and she treated them with the same high level of customer center care that she gave to us. Her actions demonstrate her commitment to working with people and making a difference and today she did. The eggs were cooked. Perfect today the pancakes, however, a little more overdone than I would prefer, but they cannot always be done perfectly every time. Overall, this was a great visit and this location is far better than the one on University Boulevard. Among the store, layout,, customer service, and kitchen's ability to follow directions, this is truly the best scrambler's location! Thank you again to Nicole for making us feel. We were the most important table of the day. Management should be very proud of having such a dedicated professional.

    I'd never heard of this place but tried it while I was in town and was VERY impressed. It's almost…read morehidden in a shopping center near Publix but it's worth checking out for sure. I don't like eggs so that eliminates half the menu at breakfast places so I usually have pancakes or waffles. I had the blueberry pancakes and they were as good as I've had anywhere in a long time. They're huge and take up the entire plate and they don't skimp on the blueberries either. I was hungry and still not quite able to finish them all....but if you do their pancakes are automatically all you can eat so you can order more for no extra charge. The bacon is also a must try, it's four large strips of perfectly cooked bacon, not too crisp and not too soggy and they're lean cuts so not too fatty. Gotta have coffee of course and the coffee is solid as well, with quick refills. They also have cocktails etc. but I stuck with coffee this trip. Service is very fast and friendly here, they weren't too busy on a weekday but I can see where they'd get packed on a weekend. You won't regret checking this place out for breakfast if you're in the area.

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