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    4.0 (417 reviews)
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    Avocado Toast
    Lynna I.

    I went here for brunch with friends two months ago. We happened to have gone right as the Gate River Run was done so it was really busy. But that was okay because it gave us more time to talk. I ordered the avocado toast with bacon and eggs over medium. There was a lot of avocado for one piece of toast, so I had to remove half of it to make it more edible. But it was fine. It took a long time to check out because the girl before me wanted to buy a gift card when she was checking out. It took them a good 10 minutes or so to figure out how to put money on the gift card, and that caused a long line of people behind me waiting to pay their check. I would have preferred to just pay at the table.

    Elevated Egg Sandwich
    Laura A.

    Happily used my birthday bogo coupon to treat myself on a Friday work from home day. Love the easy online ordering and later scheduled delivery. Loved my breakfast sandwich, without any sauce, it was delicious. My lunch choice for later was the chopped chicken avocado salad and that was good too.

    Million Dollar Bacon
    Rebecca U.

    The food was very good a great place to eat for your fitness goals, fresh and healthy dishes. Service was wonderful all staff members were nice and happy spirited. The restaurant is located in a nice area so sitting outside just felt very relaxing sun out with a nice breezy eating good food with my husband so sensational.

    Farmhouse Skillet Hash
    Logan A.

    The service at this location was top notch! The food has always been stellar. I can't seem find myself breaking away the Avacado Skillet hash and an iced coffee. Highly recommend this First Watch!

    Avocado toast w/ smoked salmon, eggs fried Morning meditation for the drink

    Everything was good!!! It was a beautiful day to sit outside The food was very fresh and tasty. This is my fav First Watch in Brooklyn. I have yet to meet a bad host or waitress. This will always be my to go spot

    Elaine B.

    Loved their quinoa bowl! Fast service and food is always amazing! So many different options too.

    Hot chocolate
    Rose E.

    The food was pretty filling and personally to my liking I have no complaints for the food. The hot chocolate was very good not too watered down not too chocolatey. The service was a little slow to notice us but once noticed handled very professional and quickly and friendly. The ambiance was nice inside and outside i recommend eating outside as the vibe was very nice.

    Kale Yeah
    Stacy A.

    Wonderful service ! Delicious quinoa bowl and love the toast. It is a great clean establishment.

    "The Works" omlette, breakfast greens and turkey sausage.
    David A.

    Paid another visit to First Watch recently on a Sunday morning. It was packed. Rightfully so. In the past, I have always been pleased with First Watch, considered its solid staple for breakfast. Consistently gave them 4 stars. I think my main issue was that while everything was great, I thought fresh greens on a breakfast plate was sacrilege. Well, I figured out this time I didn't have to do that, ordered all of the breakfast staples and they just nailed everything. The iced coffee was fantastic as well. Some of the best I've had. Our waitress was stellar, we had a party of six, she had multiple tables and our coffees were always full, our waters were always filled and she was on top of everything. First Watch is always clean, great simple decor. our table was in a corner and we didn't even notice the hustle and bustle going on around us. This Riverside First Watch is top notch. Great for a casual breakfast or brunch. Truly elevated from your typical breakfast experience.

    Iced Honey Crunch Caramel Coffee
    Misty S.

    The seasonal food items were delicious! Bree our server was attentive, gave awesome recommendations, and kept our drinks full!

    Cornbread
    Delia W.

    5 stars for the cornbread. Everything was good... but that cornbread--was--EVERYTHING! It's been almost a week later and I'm still thinking about it. The server was nice... he gave us the cornbread with a smile that betrayed just how delicious that cornbread was. I had some of my hash browns. I thought it was good. Then I had some of the cornbread and wanted nothing else. I'm a big back so of course I finished it.... But I would have been happy with just the cornbread. Lead with the cornbread. I might be exaggerating but: the cornbread.

    Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
    Kendall J.

    to begin, this was me & my girlfriend's first time here. the waitress we had was amazing & patient. the male host at the entrance seemed a little frustrated that we requested to sit by the window. the ambiance was cool, not too many people. the food came out pretty quick, but it was pretty subpar to say the least. the food wasn't seasoned at all, potatoes were inconsistent some were cooked perfectly & some were undercooked. the eggs were dry as hell and also unseasoned. there's no reason why we should be using half of a bottle of salt & pepper on our food. there seems to be a lot of older people here so maybe that's why the food is bland. there was also a piece of hair in my girlfriend's avocado. for $36 it wasn't worth the time or the high blood pressure from adding all this damn salt! maybe it was a bad day for the cook or something but i definitely wouldn't come back. nice waitress & unique to-go boxes.

    Traditional. Substitute greens for meat.
    Christina S.

    I have been to a few different locations of First Watch around Jacksonville and this one is up to par. I ordered for pick up and my food was ready in less than 15 minutes! I went around 10am on a Sunday, so it was as busy as you'd expect, but there's ample parking and the restaurant is large so it's not a big deal. I ordered the Traditional but substituted the mixed greens instead of meat. I definitely wouldn't get the mixed greens again since they tasted unwashed and didn't have any dressing. However, all other elements of the meal were great! One thing I was disappointed by was that when you're in the restaurant you receive a small side of preserves, but when you pick up they just give you basic Smuckers jelly instead. This was disappointing since the preserves in the restaurant are way better. Overall, I'd definitely go again for a quick breakfast, but I'd definitely skip the greens.

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    First Watch has unique options that are always tasty. The waiters are polite and suggest the specials of the day by describing them.

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    Ask the Community - First Watch

    I have a buy one entree get one free coupon from the Sun Eclub, does it have to be printed or can I show my phone?

    According to the email coupon I received, it must be printed out. Edited to add, I went this… Read more

    Are pups allowed on the patio?

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    Le Petit Paris - Southside

    Le Petit Paris - Southside

    4.5
    (250 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    Such a graceful and comfortable place. There has 2 outdoor garden. One is front of gate, another…read moreone is side of gate. I sat side one. It is small, and feeling secret. I ordered on pad ( in restaurant they has a pad, u can order), less than 10min I've got all food. Matcha tea, special season, and a cup of soup. Amount is more than Le petit paris at San Jose one. And has more menu choices than that store.

    Le Petit Paris is a great spot for pastries, bread, and drinks with this location in Southside…read more Came here for a brunch with some coworkers and we sat outside. You have to order inside and then head to a table with your number and the servers will bring it to you. With a party of 5, our food came out in good time and we got an array of items-- from a breakfast croissant sandwich to little pastries, everything was wonderful. Most of us ended up trying their seasonal matcha drink which was a linzer matcha that came with black cherry and a pistachio cold foam. It has a specific taste but I liked it a lot! It's not a mix of flavors I'd normally think of but I ended up finishing my drink which I don't always do, even with matcha drinks. The croissants & bread were fresh and each dish was beautifully plated. I love a dish that both looks good and tastes good and it delivered both. The outdoor patio is covered and a great spot to enjoy your meal if the weather is beautiful and breezy which is was the day we dined here. The inside is also such a cute vibe. Such a great spot and will definitely be back if I'm in the area!

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    Homespun Kitchen

    4.7
    (111 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    Vegan friendly
    Gluten-free friendly

    This self service place comes in clutch for the morning coffee while I was visiting…read more I didn't try any of the food but the menu is pretty big and there's a lot of good looking food coming off of the line. It was pretty slammed when I was there so the employees were in the weeds for sure. But I was happy with my espresso. The location is right in the 5 points area so the walk factor is legit. The seating outside is probably my favorite part. Who doesn't like sitting on picnic tables in the end right.

    My wife and I were looking for a healthy option for lunch as we were traveling ... and found this…read moreplace. Organic products throughout the menu, as well as some gluten free options ... which was exactly what we were looking for! When we arrived, we found this pleasant environment with ample seating outside. As we began to review the menu, the manager of the shop was very friendly and helpful in navigating their menu. Ultimately, I decided to sample the bacon, egg, and cheese wrap. It was quite good. I believe they used a cheddar that was a bit strong for my taste and would have preferred some milder cheese options (like provolone). Regardless, it was tasty. My only complaint (and this may be specific to me) is that they did not have a cola flavored diet drink to offer. Yes, I admit, I need my Diet Coke with my meal. So, I had to walk around the corner and find a place to sell me a soda. Other than that, a great option for a meal.

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    Create your own bowl with cilantro lime cashew aioli sauce on the side
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    River & Post

    3.8
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Made reservations about a week in advance because it was Mother's Day weekend, prom season, and…read moregrad season. Free parking in the parking lot (though it gets fairly full). I enjoyed the food; however, I think some details were missing or off for the price point. For example, the rib eye was requested for medium temp; however, it was medium rare and very chewy. The broiled ocean platter was kind of skimpy for the price point, and the shrimp & lobster diavolo were pretty good (though lobster wasn't very tender and slightly rubbery). I also wasn't given a pasta spoon- so had slight difficulty eating it. It took quite a while for us to get our food, approx 45 minutes? Our waitress was very kind and checked in- but forgot the lemons I had asked for- for the waters. We had inputted in our reservation request to not be in the center- and we were sat in the middle; though, 80% of the tables were empty. So, all in all, it was good but for the price point, I had higher expectations.

    Crystal is a fantastic server…read more Portions were HUGE. Had to take a lot of foid home because of the portion size. Enjoyed the vegan burger which seemed like mostly beets and black beans. Didnt mind that it fell apart while i ate it, because that's what homemade vegan burgers usually do. But dont order this messy item on a date. I held the sauce. They let me sub a HUGE side salad for the fries. Enjoyed the vanilla ice cream a lot but not the apple tart. The tart was 90 or 95% cinnamon bun and i could hardly find apples. Fruit tarts are usually more fruit than crust; thats what i expected. Apple cinnamon bun eould be a better description. Beautiful ambience indoors. Lots of parking behind the restaurant at 4 PM on a Friday.

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    Canopy Road Cafe

    4.3
    (403 reviews)
    15.4 mi
    $$

    Just had breakfast at Canopy Road Café for the first time today and was very pleased…read more The hostesses and my server, James, were friendly and accommodating, and the food was fresh and delicious (real homemade, none of this frozen "corporate" food). I ordered their cinnamon roll, and it was so yummy (and I'm a stickler for a good cinnamon roll)! I also ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Texas toast with hash-browns. The sandwich was great, but will I say the hashbrowns were just OK -- I'll probably go with the country potatoes next time. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience I would definitely come back. *I didn't get a pic of the cinnamon roll, but, trust me, it was good!

    I came in here absolutely starving after a medical procedure and was happily full by the time I…read moreleft! The overall vibes were casual in a nice way -- nothing too aggressively themed, just a good and bright breakfast spot. Our server, Bonnie, was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering a hodge podge of breakfast items: eggs over medium, hash browns, cheese grits, a waffle, and a blueberry muffin split and grilled. My mom got an egg sandwich with grits and vegetarian sausage (yay!). Our food came pretty quickly, and I hoovered up everything on my plate. Everything tasted the way you'd expect: just good breakfast food. The hash browns had a crisp top, which is vital for me. The malted waffle stood out the most; I could smell it the second our server walked out of the kitchen with it and I ate the whole thing, even though I frequently split a waffle and take half home for later. The muffin was good, but a special shoutout for the option to have it split, buttered, and lightly grilled. I immediately requested my mom start trying that with her own blueberry muffins next time I'm over. It's a little pricey, but what isn't these days? It sure hit the spot.

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    BB's

    BB's

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    My husband and I went on a much needed date night tonight. I've always wanted to give BB's a try…read moreand finally convinced him! We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer, they were phenomenal! Then we both decided on steak for dinner. I got the filet, and ordered it medium rare and it was perfect. My husband ordered the ribeye and his was medium, his was also spot on. Then of course, we had to get dessert. I got the German chocolate cake (this apparently isn't their normal one) and my husband got the dulce cheesecake. The waitress we had was great, and she recommended lots of tips and favorites to try. The only negative thing that I would say is that it's a bit cramped, so it was very loud and hard to hear each other at points. This was an amazing dinner. We will be back

    Had a fantastic double date tonight celebrating my girlfriend's birthday! We were greeted warmly…read moreand given a nice table in the dining room. Our waiter, Evan, was very proactive & offered suggestions with menu items. We started with some cocktails, the gentlemen with the cider beer & an old fashioned. I chose a glass of bubbly & the birthday girl had the fizz cocktail. It was incredible with a fresh blackberry puree. We started with the fried green tomatoes & the calamari, both were delicious! Calamari was prepared well and not too chewy. We shockingly each chose a salad: the bistro steak, the chop chop Asian, the goat cheese, and the salmon. Each one was incredible. Mine was the chop chop and I absolutely loved it! It was HUGE and you can bet I ate every single bite. Loved it!' We finished with the brownie topped with ice cream for the birthday girl, it was extremely tasty! Thanks again to Evan for making our night! He was a fantastic waiter! Would absolutely request him in the future.

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    The Toasted Yolk Cafe

    The Toasted Yolk Cafe

    4.0
    (54 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    Fast, good, and Andre took great care of us. We've been here several times and the staff is…read morealways pleasant

    We recently had brunch / lunch at The Toasted Yolk Cafe. We hit up the location at 10915…read moreBaymeadows, just west of 295 in the shopping center with Winn-Dixie. I ordered from the Dynamic Duo (sandwich & soup combo) menu. I picked the Reuben and Chicken Tortilla Soup because it's been a minute since I've had either. The Reuben was good with my one critique being that I could've used a little more Thousand Island on it. The soup was good as well and not too spicy. I always order Chicken Tortilla and hope for the best because I've had it swing way past my threshold for heat but this didn't. It has a kick for sure but not too bad. My wife ordered the Hot Honey Chicken & Yolk Biscuit Sandwich. She really liked it with the biscuit itself exceeding what she expected. Like me, her only small issue with that she liked that hot honey so much, she would've liked a little more on it. That's something she knows to ask for next time though, so no biggie. We sat at the bar and service was great from everyone we interacted with. This was out third time here since they opened. My wife pointed out that she liked her first visit and this one better than the second. She had a regular platter the second time, so she thinks sticking with their specialties is the best way to go. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

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