I love this place! From the outside, it's a nondescript restaurant in a strip mall. Once inside…read morehowever, Mandola's does a great job of bringing you into the family. The Host guided us toward the front counter where we could order, and I thought the cashier was asking whether we were first time visitors just to be kind... It seems however that he started a process of the restaurants owners (Mr. Mandola himself) and employees coming over to our table, welcoming us and asking if there was anything we needed. Ultimately, we were given a complimentary dessert, we were showed a history of the business and the owners' restaurant experiences over the past 50+ years. What a first class experience for just a quick lunch. As far as the food, the pizza was wonderful! We got a meat lovers pizza, and as we found, the semolina flour rather than all-purpose flour keeps the crust hearty enough to carry all the ingredients. Drinks are self-serve, and the desserts are a must - The cannoli and tiramisu were the best we've had! Pricing is quite reasonable for all that we received. There are both lunch or dinner portions available, and since we just split a pizza, the price was certainly less than $20 per person all in. From the beautiful location inside to the amazing service experience, the wonderful food and reasonable pricing, we will certainly be back at Mandolas soon.

The quality of the food has steadily declined since the last time I ate here…read more The chicken was dry and chewy. The Spaghettini Ortolano didn't have much flavor. The Meatballs were juicy and moist but the marinara sauce was way too tart without much other flavor. Wouldn't order again. The garlic parmesan dressing was the best thing they had on the mista salad. If this is their standard now, I would not return.

This store is absolutely spotless inside, and once you realise it snakes around behind the…read morerestaurant seating area into an additional space, you're surprised by all the options. It's small but packed. They stock a fantastic range of imported products, from snacks to beauty to drinks to groceries. They also have a nice baked goods section at the front. The store also features a gleaming butcher area where they sell a whole range of pre-cut and cut-to-order items, as well as pre-marinated deliciousness. I only visited because I had a massive wait at the DMV and now feel ridiculous at having never made the time to check them out before. The restaurant the shop is attached to also looks and smells amazing, so I'm totally going back for both. Do yourself a favour and check this place out.

: - Brasil want a trip from JAX to GIG for under $20?…read more. BRAZIL DELI MARKET - - - located 10045 san jose blvd jacksonville, florida 32257, you will be able to experience brazilian cuisine as you await the chance to travel to rio de janerio. i love how kind the workers are and have been there multiple times. whether you try the panini ham and cheese with brioche bun or the tapioca omelette bananeira (sweet tapioca banana crepe), you will be delighted! though the space was smaller, it can be seen the staff put effort to make you feel cozy if you chose to dine in!

The employees here are so sweet! 10/10. They have a great…read moremenu with many options. The lox bagel was delish! The salted bagels are also great! And the olive loaf is delish! 9.5/10 I tried the coffee on my second trip- half sweet. And it was also good! 8/10 There's a couple of tables if you need to eat in but it seems like this is the place to stop before work to bring your desk neighbors a treat!

Friendly service! They aren't a fast food place, your order is made fresh, so be patient! It's…read moreworth it. I had the scrambled egg sandwich on an everything bagel with sausage and cheese. There's just something about a freshly toasted bagel sandwich that literally warms your insides. Also, the iced latte ( I got a salted caramel) was wonderful! Not a ton of searing, but the place is cute and was enough for me to sit and enjoy a nice breakfast.

Super friendly service and great food! also they have really good cookies! Vivienne can make a mean…read moresandwich!

Eureka (I have found it)! Hollywood in Florida!!!!…read more JUST like Dr. Indiana Jones combing through the jungles seeking his ancient museum artifacts, I was navigating the curvy wilds of the Jacksonville Southpoint area, located near I-95 and JTB. The best things in life require some effort to build your appetite, and whereas I did not collect a golden idol like Dr. Jones, I was rewarded instead with a cheerful new friend and one of the absolute FRESHEST sandwiches in JAX! Nestled between the sparse woods and surrounding offices you will find happy, loyal diners who fill Hollywood Heroes and Subs each lunchtime to the point where the line stretches out the door. I had just seen the last of the lunch crowd smiling and saying goodbye for the day to our energetic and upbeat host, Founder, sandwich artist and Jacksonville native Kevin Porter, an actor turned restaurateur -- known for roles including "Lazer" in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, plus appearances in Daredevil and General Hospital. Something that cannot be "acted" around was his genuine welcome and desire to roll out the red Hollywood carpet for all who make the journey (yes, it's a REAL red carpet)!! This sweet shop is the perfect size, and has a significant amount of Hollywood memorabilia all around to keep you engaged while chatting with Kevin as he works his magic. And what he produced was a treasure of cheese and meats that made me forget about whatever might have been chasing me through those woods to get there! J/K In between wonderful conversation with Kevin, each bite of my MASSIVE "The Towering Inferno" hot hero (pepperoni, Genoa salami, cappy and melted provolone) on fresh baked Village Bread made me realize just how huge and delicious this thing was. Kevin promised that the one pictured is exactly what every customer will get...he prides himself on highly generous portions at fair prices...and man, did he deliver!! I would have been completely satisfied with HALF, but NO!!!! There sat its twin, begging for sacrifice to the stomach Gods. I was only too happy to oblige! The owner Kevin = engaging, friendly, talented with his craft, makes you feel like you drove through the woods to come home to your happy place. The ambiance = bright, colorful, great memorabilia, puts you as the star of the show. The sandwiches = creative in name and product with fresh being the operative word, this sandwich hit above its price point and I can't wait to try to the rest of the menu! So no, I didn't get chased by a boulder, or leave with Dr. Jones' golden idol, but I did get a Golden Belly from my experience, and the knowledge of why hundreds of hungry lunch- goers seek this "Temple of Delish" every day!! Crack the whip and corral your family into the car for this absolute treat in the core of "ancient Jacksonville!!"

I have visited this amazing Italian cafe so many times, and they never disappoint me. The owners…read moreare actually from Italy, so you will hear them speaking Italian. The owner, Massi, is such a nice guy and loves to tell funny jokes. His wife, Sabrina, isn't always there, but she is the sweetest and always provides my family with the best customer service. Because I have been raving about this place so much, all my relatives love it and go there regularly (yes, they go every weekend). Please don't expect Starbucks drinks from there. They serve authentic Italian style coffee, so you will get a hot caffe latte in a tall glass. The macchiato will be in a small espresso cup. Try their hot cappuccino with whole milk so you can experience the authentic way of making cappuccino (they only use one shot of espresso, and they said that's the Italian way!). Italian hot chocolate is also a favorite among European customers. Sandwiches are always great, and my favorite is prosciutto, arugula, Parmesan cheese, and tomato. It's a perfect spot to gather with friends or family. This cafe is a must try. These pictures are from multiple visits within three years.

I bit into the Cornetto (croissant in Italian) and said "holy shit that's good". I stopped in for a…read morequick cappuccino and a snack as I was on my way to an event, I got it to go. The cappuccino was so tasty, it didn't need anything added to it. The woman behind the counter recommended the Nutella Cornetto as I was looking and I'm so glad she did! They have a variety of coffees, a fridge of Italian drinks and to go goodies. A handful of tables if you have the time to sit and enjoy. I'll be back for that Tiramisu!

Please, please take care of our local mom and pop restaurants! San Jose Deli is a special…read moreMediterranean Deli! Clean and bright with plenty of seating. Bring your crew to lunch!

Traditional Deli with wonderful service. Management changed in February of 2024, so it is a great…read moretime to give them a try. My son and I have been trying restaurants in this area and this was next on our list. Store was very clean, as I said before service was outstanding. Here's a list of the food we tried: Drink stand - not many selections, but they do have Coke products. Sweet tea - they have not perfected the taste of Southern sweet tea, but it was fine French fries - crisp crunchy exterior soft, interior, really well done. . Egg salad sandwich - it was just an egg salad sandwich, no better no worse than others, just fine . European Gyro - this was a normally euro stuff with french fries, it was a cool look in the dish was good. Overall, I wanted to love this place, and it was fine. But that's all it was was fine, they played it safe, they didn't try to spice up their menu or give you a number of unique specials. They just serve decent food at what I thought was a high price. For instance, my egg salad sandwich, and I'm an egg salad, lover, Fair but it was $13 without many side drink or chips. Most places, including Tidbits, which is one of their competitors, is less than $5. But I have to say they five other restaurants in this strip center, including the powerhouse Mexican food at El Castillo, Donato's Pizza, Mad o' Seafood, a Latino restaurant and Açaí Bowls. So if you're going to compete with these other restaurants, I think you need to go above and beyond. Maybe highlight Middle Eastern dishes, maybe makes egg salad with some curry powder, and don't charge so much for just plain sandwiches. I don't have any qualms about going back, but I also don't have anything to draw me back. That special dish or that special thing. And that seem to be the theme with the other people that came in. This was a first time visit for a lot of people , and a regular crowd just wasn't there. Maybe that is telling.

I love Clara's Tidbits. I've been going there for a while. The staff is always friendly and the…read morerestaurant 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.

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

This place is fantastic! Quick and kind service and the bagels are top tier! Definitely fresh made…read moreeveryday! Will be coming back for sure

Bagels are great, got a sausage egg and cheese... they were out of most bagels to be expected at…read more11:30, but kind enough to offer to be able to make fresh ones! Cold brew is not great, no coffee flavor tastes like water and no real flavor. Will have to try some cream cheese next time. Really cute inside plenty of seating and very friendly staff!

I had analysis-paralysis and couldn't decide what to try today. As I hemmed and hawed I spotted a…read morenew place I hadn't heard about and decided to give it a go because it looked interesting. Food-10/10. I decided to try a simple drip coffee and the country fried chicken sandwich. Okay so pickles on a breakfast sandwich felt a little weird but I like to try things as the restaurant intended. I'm very glad I did as the pickles gave it a nice little pop. The egg was perfectly fried. Done well enough that it wasn't a runny yolk but not so done that the yolk gets chalky. The gravy was insane. Not going to lie, a lady was dipping her finger in the bowl and eating it....(okay so I'm the lady, it was me. Don't hate me, that stuff was irresistible). The drip coffee was perfectly brewed. Not too weak or strong and it didn't taste as if it sat around a while. Service-10/10. The staff was very helpful with explanations and to provide suggestions based on what is popular. I saw two employees from the counter area and both were cheerful and welcoming. The restaurant is counter service but I had taken a seat to wait and they brought it out to me and even came to take my trash away when they saw I was done. Atmosphere-9/10. The restaurant is cute and bright. It's very welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. My only two negatives are that the tables feel a bit cramped and it's far from my home. Obviously I can't knock them for me not being a local, but the table situation could use improvement. I imagine the table layout was based on them fitting the space but when you add even a normal size person, you would need additional space to get in and out of the seat especially when the seats have arms. As a plus size person if it gets busy you would be very limited for seating comfortably options. All-in-all I loved the place and when my errands return me to this side of town early, I'll be stopping in again.

Not a fan. Great choices on the menu and they actually look a lot like the picture! For me that is…read morewhere the good stopped. The team is not helpful at all, in fact, the whole process is kind of confusing. I think breakfast/brunch is a really fun event and that wasn't the case here. The kiosk ordering system is easy enough but what happens after that can only be described as chaotic. It's hard to tell if your order is being placed on the rack or in the spot for pick ups. We were dining in. At some point, we got our food and it looked really good. I got the EggBred cheeseburger and my friend got the ribeye sandwich. Her steak was really dry and chewy. My burger was super greasy and had zero distinguishing flavors. It all kind of melded into one glop. Which is never the way to describe anything edible. I think the drink prices were so high they were stupid. A glass bottle of Coke (the narrow bottle) was $5. Our total was $32 for just the sandwiches. No add ons. No drinks. Neither of us ate our whole meal. Not because we were full, it was because they just weren't good. I would not go back.

Great to be back at the Cuban Place! We are in the area and decided to eat here since it's been a…read morewhile since we visited. We ordered beef empanadas for starters. The dough was crispy and the ground beef filling was tasty! For the main entrees, I got my favorite Ropa Vieja. Delicious shredded beef cooked with spices and tomato sauce, so good! My husband tried their special for the day which was the Pork Ribs, also with a sauce, and it was amazing! We enjoyed our meals so much and looking forward to coming back again!

The Cuban place! I got a cafecito…read more Husband ordered a pork sandwich with sweet plantains and I ordered pollo à la plancha aka grilled chicken filet and congri/ arroz moro with fried yucca. Everything was delicious and very authentic