Best kept secret!!!! I don't understand why it took me so long to hear about this place, it did not disappoint. This is a true hole in the wall, a handful of seats inside, with an option to side outside. We were lucky enough to get a booth with little to no wait. Very fast paced, but not to where you felt rushed. Decor is awesome each time I looked on the walls I found something different. Our waitress was friendly, upbeat and sarcastically funny. She took our drinks and and returned with them almost instantly. (They were slammed) I ordered the steak omelet and was not disappointed. There really was more steak than I anticipated, got a pancake on the side and it was nice and fluffy. A friend ordered hash and over easy eggs. The hash was on point and looked fresh and not from a can..... Coffee was good, cup was always full..... read more

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This is a gem in Avondale. Perfect breakfast spot. My favorite part about this place is the quirky design and the friendly staff. I always just get a simple breakfast order. It's like eating at home, but better because it's served right to your table with a friendly smile. Thanks Fox! read more

The food when I was here was absolutely delicious came out in good timing and staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend

Went to The Fox this morning for breakfast. Had about a 10 minutes wait which was cool on a Saturday morning. The service was the best I've experience in a while. We ordered pancakes and a patty melt with fries. Good pancakes. I had to add salt & pepper to the patty melt. I would definitely go back just for the great customer service and oldies music selection playing. Thanks The Fox for starting my family's weekend off right. read more

Place was very nice, service and food was good. I only had breakfast there but reminded me of a diner you find in most cities. I would definitely recommend and would return if back in town. read more

This is my FAVORITE breakfast joint! (I may be bias because I can walk there.) Great options for traditional breakfasts, the BLT and french fries are amazing! This is a very casual place where you'll become a regular pretty fast. Don't go too late in the morning on Saturday/Sunday, unless you don't mind waiting. There is always a line after 8:30am. The serve all of the menu items at all times. The decor is also really fun! read more

Is there a better breakfast in Jax? I struggle to find one and there are some good ones like the original Metro Diner and the incredible Maple Street Biscuit Company. Still, the funky Fox Restaurant takes the cake. Breakfast here on the weekend can be a wait but trust me--it's worth it. Omelets here rock, biscuits and cheese grits do as well. The pancakes are really as good as it gets. It's kind of ridiculous just how well this place gets the simple things right. It is truly a place where eggs and hash are slung as if the entire staff are NYC short-order vets. Serving sizes are mammoth, service is speedy and the food is always hot. Come on--what more can you ask for at breakfast? Lunch? Forget about it. The sandwiches are huge, well-crafted and served without the kind of fuss that distracts from what you need: a reason to nap and pretend to work in the afternoon. The onion rings are my favorite. If you want no-frills, kick-butt diner food this is really Jacksonville's best option and it never disappoints. read more

Walking into here I felt like I went back into time. Welcoming staff, no wait for 11am on a Tuesday. The food was great and came out super fast. I ate almost everything on my plate! read more

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Great local place. The people are the best part of the dining experience. The food is well prepared standard breakfast and lunch fair. Prices are extremely reasonable. Don't be afraid of a long line as the owner will get you seated quickly. read more

I was a party of one and was told that I could only be sat at the bar, as I waited two other people that were a party of one arrived and were told the same. As we waited ,two parties of two were immediately taken to tables. Seems table revenue per turn is priority over customer service and experience. Mind you, a party of one usually only takes 25 minutes to be serviced and cleared. Horrible experience. Will not patronize an establishment that discriminates service based on party size being too small or deemed too low revenue for table service. read more

The Fox is Jacksonville's diner. A breakfast/lunch staple in the historic Avondale neighborhood. They cook a perfect egg, their burgers are very underrated, and the staff is loaded with Jax artists and musicians, so they usually know the cool things happening around town. During COVID they're enforcing masks and social distancing in the dining room. Be safe! read more

Fox Restaurant - Menus mounted on the wall next to the open booths for touchless ordering. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This cute and cozy diner welcomes you from the start! As you walk in the tiny "hole in the wall" you are greeted and told to sit where you like. Fox's restaurant is like you walked into a time warp of goodness and plenty! The whole place is decorated like nothing before! Random things and art work is wall worthy! Very small place, with "bar"...okay okay it's counter seating and booths. The staff is friendly and hustle to get your order in and out. I came on a Friday and was surprised to get a booth right away, but it quickly started to fill up and people were sitting at the counter and waiting for seats. Food is exactly what you ordered, how you ordered, and tasty! I had the corned beef hash and eggs with wheat toast. The corned beef was fried perfectly with some crispy mixed in there for your liking! My eggs were scrambled perfectly well, just like I wanted them. My son accompanied me for breakfast, and he is a hard one to please. He ordered the Mini Fox Breakfast and raved about it the whole time. Said the home fries were the best he had tasted and the eggs were perfect! He also gobbled up that bacon, but who doesn't love bacon?!? I can see me coming back here more often, especially when my son is in town. He is smitten! :) I can't wait to try some more of this "greasy spoon", maybe even for lunch one day! read more

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Great local joint been around 27 years I think? Owner came out and spent about 10 minutes speaking to us while waiting for a table. Food was fresh and service was great read more

Such a vibe and the food is so good and quick great service! Highly recommend! Just get there early on the weekends it can get very busy. Wish they had a bigger location. read more

The Omelets are great. The staff are fun to talk to. Either sitting at the booths or up on the bar, it's has great atmosphere.

Loved this cute diner style restaurant in Avondale. From the moment you walk in you feel welcome. Dine with the locals at the counter or have a seat at a booth. The restaurant has a nice cozy vibe to it. Lots of fun photos are displayed on the wall. As soon as I sat down I was greeted and asked if I wanted coffee. I looked over the menu and decided on the two egg breakfast with bacon, biscuit and fruit. It was a pretty hardy breakfast for just $6.95. The eggs were very fresh, the bacon was crispy and I loved the homemade biscuit. I swapped out the home fries for a fruit cup. It had fresh bananas, pineapple and honey dew. The only negative was the coffee. It was weaker than circus lemonade. Lol. It tasted like coffee flavored water. Please offer your customers a stronger version. This was the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. The service was great and the entire staff were so friendly. That always makes for a pleasurable dining experience. read more

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Decided to change things up and try this little spot for breakfast. Was definitely worth the drive from our area! The gentlemen behind the bar are hilarious and so friendly! Ask Chris for some jokes! It's a very small environment but it makes up with the big flavors from their food! Would definitely recommend to anyone in the riverside area! read more

Yes the parking Sucks, BAD! The line can be terrible but unlike the Metro the Fox is better priced, Better Service, Better Portion sizes. Get there before 8am and the wait not so bad or later in the morning.(10ish) The owners work here (some would say live here! LOL) the staffhas been pretty consistent over the years and dependable. Not much more you cold ask from a diner. read more

The Fox has 5 stars hands down. The food is delicious and when it comes to old "greasy spoon" diners, this is one of the best! The atmosphere is great and you could go 29 times without seeing the same things on the wall. (There's so much random stuff) I recommend: French Toast Cheese Grits Corn beef Hash Fried Potatoes I also recommend NOT going early on a Saturday unless you wanna wait in line (outside the building) for 45 minutes while you wait for a table. I usually wait and go in the afternoon an hour and a half before they close. It's pretty quiet then. ALSO! When you're in there take a while to talk to the server and meet some locals. It's a FANTASTIC spot to learn more about the area. When you're finished walk off all the pancakes at Boone Park or walk down to the river which is just a few blocks away. read more

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Food was amazing! Prices are good. Customer service is friendly and efficient. We will definitely be going again.

I love coming to this place. The food and decor is amazing. Nice and friendly servers. read more

Fox Restaurant - I absolutely love this place! I got the Tough Guy with a side of gravy to put on top. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Every time we're in Jacksonville, which is probably every 3-4 months we will ALWAYS make a stop here for breakfast. I've ate at a booth and at the counter. Hands down I prefer the counter. My sister and her family live here in Jacksonville and frequent the Fox often, to the point the owner, cook and waitresses all know them by name. They really take the time to invest in knowing their customers and making small talk l to build a connection. Literally every time I am there, the owner comes over and asks how my visit is going. Today we were a group of 7 and surprisingly the counter was opened for it being 8:30 on a Sunday. So we went in and saved 3 seats for the rest of our party to join (usually they won't allow seats to be saved - as it's first come first serve on seats). My son sat at the end of the counter closest to the grill and the main cook, Marvin and his sou chef (unsure of his name) talked football with my son the entire time. He loved the conversation the entire time. Yes, you're there as a customer but they make your experience worthwhile and as if you're one of them. Today, was the first time I had ordered something that I wasn't a huge fan of, I blame it on my taste buds being different due to me being pregnant. Literally I've had their pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, bacon/eggs, hashbrowns and biscuits and gravy and all have been top notch. Today, I had the French Toast with a side of white toast, hey baby likes bread and carbs. French toast just didn't look appetizing nor tasted very well. Don't let my fail of a breakfast today, keep you from trying this pLace out. You'll regRet not coming.. it's seriously the best breakfast place in Jacksonville. read more

This place is supposed to be a landmark but I was not impressed. It's super close for breakfast but I dread going because every time I think I'm going to get sick. It is FILTHY inside. Stained ceiling tiles, sticky tables, etc. the food is mediocre but the main reason I won't go back is the owner. He is quite possibly the most obnoxious human I have ever had the displeasure of interacting with while waiting in line somewhere. He is typically the one who seats customer so you can't avoid dealing with him. His "schtick" is to tease and berate customers when he is not turning the awful diner stereo system to full blast so that you cannot enjoy your conversation at your table while you eat your meal. I'm a local and I'm telling you please do not waste your time, there's so many better restaurants right down the strip. read more

Must have a biscuit! Great service, portions and good coffee. Cool artwork. Feels local. Went twice on our visit to Jax.

This is the kind of place you take people from out of town to. Everything I've had here is amazing and the service is really great. If you're in the mood for a tuna melt I highly recommend theirs, but breakfast is great as well. read more

So the food here is wonderful. Me and my husband and my kids have been coming here for about 4 months. I always come at least once a week and bring my friends too. I have never complained or had and issues with anything. However, today me and my friend came to eat breakfast and we had the rudest server. She was overly assertive every time I ask a question, and very passive aggressive for no reason. At first I was trying to figure out if that was just her personality-or not. Once we got our food I notice my omelette didn't have a the amount of gravy it usually come with and yes I know it's just gravy but I freaking love that omelet and the gravy is my favorite part. When I asked her about it she was very rude and said that is the amount of gravy it comes with and told me that if I wanted extra it would be 2.95 extra. I thought that was a little ridiculous but so I said okay and talked to the manger. Well she didn't like that very much and when she brought me my check she rolled her eyes and said he is gonna take care of the gravy since you couldn't. My mouth hit the floor because knowing myself and my character I could feel myself about to really snap on her " like put my hands on her mad". However I didn't say anything and went up to the register to pay for my food because If i had another encounter with her I know I would of snapped. I told the manger when he asked me what was wrong that I wanted to smack the f*** out of her because she upset me so bad I was shaking. He told me that he would take care of my food and to not come back, and as much as I love that omelet fuck the Fox. read more

Fox Restaurant - Me saying fuck the fox - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Located in Avondale, staff does wear masks, I did to go the wait was about 15 minutes, food was good. Staff wasn't over the top welcoming. Overall decent food. read more

Fox Restaurant - French toast & bacon - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

"Amazing GRACE!" (Get it?! That was our server's name! lol!) Great food, tiny diner, spot-on service, the place has character, awesome first time visit! Brunch at The Fox was "Lover-ly!" (tee-hee) The corned beef hash (made just the way Grace suggests it) is PERFECTION on a plate! Just do it! read more

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The breakfast is among the best in Jacksonville. They've been in business for many years and for a good reason.

Love this place. We have made it a habit to go here every Thursday morning because I have had appointments on thursdays for the last few weeks. Service is fast and friendly and the food is tasty. The managers makes sure to say hello to you. There are always regulars here and the staff seems knowledgeable about them. It's very casual and laid back which I love. read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Today 10-01-21i went to the fox where I have gone for 10!years. It was 930 am somewhat crowded but there were two empty tables. The bald host asked me if I wanted to sit at the bar I declined. I usually eat by myself at the fox and need a back rest for my bad back. But I see no reason to discuss that with the host. As I waited the table in front of me left. Another host /manager came up and again asked if I wanted to sit at the bar, I again declined. HE SAID HE COULDNT SIT ME AS I WAS BY MYSELF AND HE ONLY HAD ONE TABLE OPEN. I said ok and left. In todays times you would think a small business would want as much business as possible and wouldn't want to drive away customers that have eaten there for a decade but it happens. I won't go back as I was embarrassed way to drive away business.. read more

Retro diner vibe in Avondale. (I expected Flo to walk out of the kitchen any moment telling Mel to "kiss my grits".) This is my second time here and I love it. The food is really good, made just right and with good portions. (Thanks to Chris-the cook). He's fast, too. The best part of this place is the staff. Elana was my server and was friendly, professional, and seemed to read my mind on what I needed before I even asked. The music in the place was bluesy rock that made me tap my foot, and made Chris and Elana dance while they worked. They were a hoot. They were so friendly and started my day off right. I need to come here more often. read more

Fox Restaurant - Honky Tonk breakfast hit the spot when when I was craving Bubba food. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The Mediterranean salad with fried green tomatoes is wonderful. Perfect ratio of dressing/tomato. Also LOVED the pesto pasta salad. My love got the French toast and it looked to die for- will definitely have to get a plate of my own next time. The food was awesome, the portions were so great for the price & everyone was super friendly. Everything was fresh as can be, the ambiance & music were wonderful too. Shoutout to the girl with short blue hair, she was so nice also the girl with a curly brown bun. I really loved this whole spot & will definitely make the drive out again read more

Fox Restaurant - Mediterranean salad with fried green tomato (I had already eaten 1 before taking the pic) & a side of pesto pasta salad - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Super cute restaurant! Mom & pop vibe. The food was really good and the staff was really nice. It's definitely a local favorite. read more

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Great traditional diner!!!! The corned beef hash is excellent. I highly recommend. I'd take a pic but I already ate it

So it back to a cute little ducked off diner! Love going here the food is always great and the people are very relaxed. It is in a great area but it is so tiny. So definitely first come first serve read more

Not fine dining but good old fashioned American diner food. Breakfast is everything I could ask for and for lunch I like the burgers and fries. read more

Loved the pancakes but didn't care for the Syrup. Was too thick and sweet. Lacked flavor. The Sweet Tea Was Great. And the Bacon Was Perfect. As well as the portion. I will be coming back. Just not for the Syrup. Thanks for the great experience..... read more

How do I put into words how special The Fox is? It's more than a diner. It's more than just a breakfast and lunch joint. The interior is an eclectic mash of old toys and funny memorabilia from over the years. My favorite is a wanted poster for Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen hanging in the hallway. The cooks must sprinkle fairy dust over the eggs because they are the BEST 'over medium' eggs I've ever had! The consistency of their eggs is also *always* spot on! I wish I knew the secret! Getting the Belgium waffle is also a MUST and even though we can make our own waffles at home, they never taste as yummy as they do at the Fox! I ordered the Corned Beef Hash Breakfast meal yesterday ($9.50) and chose home fries and a biscuit as my side. The Corned Beef was a nice change up from the usual "American" breakfast I get and I appreciated how it enhanced the flavors of their already incredible eggs. The biscuits may be the BEST in Jacksonville, sorry Maple Street, with their fluffy clouds of carbohydrate pleasure! The Hot Chocolate ($2.25) was served to me in a celebratory fashion a giant topping of whipped creme and hot fudge drizzled down the sides! Good morning indeed! Typically, I order the Waffle Breakfast ($10.50) the amount of food you receive is IMMENSE and easily split between two hungry adults. It's served with two eggs, bacon or sausage, grits home fries or fresh fruit. Personally, I'd skip the grits and order the home fries instead. The fresh fruit side is always a safe option with a melody of freshly cut banana, pineapple, cantaloupe, and honeydew. The service is usually stellar and although I have driven by and SEEN the long line out the door, I have never personally had to ever wait when I was craving The Fox. And oh, I crave The Fox quite regularly. read more

Fox Restaurant - Happy Hot Chocolate! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This eclectic, hole in the wall of art oddities, punk vibes and laid back environment is a stellar FIVE stars out of five. Think old school diner meets rock. Friendly for all ages and walks of life, this place is a beacon of the Riverside/Avondale neighborhood. Slinging some darn good pancakes, biscuits, eggs, among other diner breakfast and lunch favorites. The owner is super rad and welcoming. Not to mention they serve Martin coffee. A proud locally family owned Jacksonville roaster. You just can't go wrong with this place! read more