Just west of downtown and Riverside is the great community of Avondale featuring some of the best…read morerestaurants and shops in the Jacksonville Area. As far as restaurants, take your pick. We frequent Bisciotti's, Josephine, Mojos and Southern Grounds. All 5 star locations for us. No chains here for shopping either. Everything is a privately owned specialty. Vintage, gifts, clothing, and pet boutique. All of them Top Notch. Steady occasions here for festivals and celebrations as well. Just a great place to spend the day with friends or a romantic date. If you haven't spent a day in Avondale, do yourself a favor and check it out. If you're from Jacksonville, you know, but it's one of the hidden gems of Florida.

Cute little collection of restaurants and shops that take up about three blocks in Avondale. We…read morewalked up and back with our pups from a visit to Boone Park. There are a number of restaurants with curbside tables that allow pets so be aware if you are walking with yours.

I love Five Points. I love to park and check out different businesses in the area. Most of them…read moreopen at 10am or 11am. The dispensaries opens at 9 am, not sure what time the coffee shop opens. One reason for minus one star is sadly the homeless people that live and sleep in the area. Second reason is the Landlords raising the rent so high, they've lost about the 1/4 of tenants. How sad and tragic. The biggest loss is Bogers Shoes and Mixed Fillings Pie Shop. Pros:cars let pedestrians cross at the crosswalk. Great stores on the strip. Cons:Homelessness and Landlord disputes with former tenants. Parking can be difficult. Recommend:yes

Five Points is a cool collection of restaurants, bars, and shops and a popular spot to gather for…read morethose in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The name comes from it is where five roads intersect. It is a hip enclave that draws an eclectic collection of people. It is a great destination if you are in the Jacksonville, Florida area. I love these cool enclaves that give a city a personality. We need these neighborhoods where people can gather and just chill and meld together to be what is beyond a bunch of people, they become a community. Five Points is a cool enclave and I would definitely recommend heading here.

Roosevelt Square is an older shopping plaza with a lot of dining options, as well as a Publix and…read moreseveral other businesses. This mall has been open since 1961 when it opened as an open-air center. In 1968, Roosevelt Square was enclosed to compete with other shopping malls like Regency Square Mall and Gateway. In the late 1990's, parts of the shopping plaza was demolished and remodeled and retrofitted for a new stage of this plaza's existence. All in all, Roosevelt Square is a satisfactory place to head for if you have plans to stop at one of the businesses. While nothing spectacular, it is also not overly terrible. I feel it definitely warrants a middle-of-the-road three stars.

Why did they tear up a perfectly good parking lot and put in these awful pavers?? The construction…read morehas been unbearable and they clearly went with the lowest bidder. The pavers they put in are uneven and impossible to navigate. It's like off-roading. Less than a month old and they already have huge potholes. They also took out landscaping and put in palm trees that offer no shade. And don't get me started on navigating! There are medians that are too low to see but right in the middle of the driveways. It's impossible to dodge other cars and the parking lot gets so backed up, especially for Chipotle and Chick-fil-a. This place is so poorly planned now the developer should be banned from ever developing again. Such a shame too because the businesses here are pretty good (although loosing Stein Mart was a big bummer.) This place used to be great but has gone downhill since they tried to fancify it.

Several restaurants, a Fresh Markey and a few other stores make this an appealing shopping plaza…read morethat is well-maintained and well lit. I came here originally for the Fresh Market, but also grabbed a burger at BurgerFi. This is a good shopping plaza.

Plenty of good restaurants, a very nice grocery store and several other businesses sprinkled in…read morebetween. What more could you ask for in the heart of an up-and-coming neighborhood like Brooklyn? I live just behind The Brooklyn Station and I find myself here nearly every day. Regency centers owns this shopping plaza and they do a nice job of keeping it maintained and up to date. They are currently paining and doing some stucco work to keep things nice and fresh. There is plenty of parking and although it gets very busy at lunchtime it's pretty easy to maneuver your way through it (just watch for pedestrians!) Rumor has it the JTA Skyway is working on plans to expand its way into the Brooklyn area (first expansion in 25+ years) and I believe this will do wonders for these local businesses when they finally are connected to Downtown & Lavilla.

Marshall's is a great place for deals. They have clothes for the family, home goods, food items &…read morecoffee even Starbucks. Also it's a great place for designer bags, luggage's and active wear. They carry lots of brand name items that are always at discounted prices. If you don't mind overstock from other major department stores & like good deals, this is the store for you. If you don't have the patience to browse then this store may send you on a tailspin & you may leave the store unfulfilled. First Marshall's I've been to was when I lived in Long Island, New York over 30 yrs ago. They must be doing something right for being around for many decades, established in the 1950s. It's owned by TJX Companies which also owns TJ MAXX. Another favorite of mine. Their slogans are Your Surprise Is Waiting and Never boring, Always Surprising. So true, so I come visit at least once a month in search for deals. I like this store because it's not so big that I can come by during my lunch break and see a lots of stuff. Extra perk is their credit card you get a $10 coupon for every $200 you spend. Hmm....wonder what surprise awaits on my next visit.

There are panhandlers that are constantly outside. Sometimes they'll hold the door open which makes…read morefor a sort of awkward exchange. This department store has a decent amount of clothing. Granted I've only browsed the men's section. I've popped in a couple times every two weeks and the selection seems to alternate. Employees have been helpful the couple of times I've been here.

Beall's Outlet is a discounted clothing and merchandise chain much like Burlington Coat Factory,…read moreMarshalls, and the multitude of other brands that fill this market. This is a decent store if you are looking to grab a few items and save a few dollars. The staff is friendly and it is located in a shopping center, so parking is definitely not a problem. I would definitely recommend a visit here.

I was going out of town for an event and needed some dress clothes. The men's selection is SMALL. I…read moredid find a button up that I liked and purchased that, but did not find anything I needed.

Great selection of items. I bought a treasured piece for a reasonable price. I also took advantage…read moreof a reading which was more than affordable. The teaching aligned with my current path. Thanks V.

Smells magnificent when you walk in. Lots of soaps, candles, and natural toothpaste, deodorant and…read moresuch. Small space but nice. There are many teas to choose from as well. Don't miss this little gem tucked away in the Carter-Love Bldg.

I'm so happy to have found this shop. It has a great selection of gently used baby and maternity…read moreclothes. They are always so warm and friendly. The retail section is amazing! I am in love with the organic line.

I'm disappointed! Went excited after watching a live on Facebook. I arrived at a store with toys on…read morethe floor from one end to the other. There was an employee on the floor with a pile of clothes, trying them on her children. I wasn't greeted or told about the sale going on. I did purchase a cute outfit at a reasonable price. I had to pay for it while I straddled toys on the floor. They had no bags, so I gathered my purchase, stepped over the broom in the middle of the floor and left. Sad shopping experience.

I have always loved Rusted! But when they have a Market in their back parking lot it's so good…read more The store is a staple in San Marco filled with treasures, plants and creative offerings. If you are looking for that special gift! Check out Rusted!

A small store with a garden in back. There is parking on the street and we were greeted upon entry…read more They had a few nice things, but even though it pulls up as an antique store, it is more so just vintage items and things you'd find in a boutique.

Great place! Service is exceptional. Preston at the sandwich deli was very kind and made sure i…read morefelt welcome when ordering. I love this Publix, keep up the good work!

I recently visited the Publix supermarket on Roosevelt Blvd in Ortega, Jacksonville, FL, and had a…read morefrustrating experience at the deli section. I come here at least once a week in the evening, so this is not a one-time issue. Why are the staff members who prepare the subs so slow--especially during the evening shift? I had to wait a very long time to get my sub, and it wasn't because of online orders or a large rush. It seemed more like customer service was not being handled properly. Waiting this long for a simple order does not create a good impression and definitely does not reflect the level of service I usually expect. I hope management takes a closer look at this issue and works on improving efficiency and customer care at the deli counter.