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.

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.

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

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.

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.

I bought in my prom dress a week before my prom and everything fitted better than before and it…read moredidn't take long for it to be alerted . I highly recommend momni they have such affordable prices and an amazing job with alterations

I needed a gown hemmed for a black tie wedding. My friend recommend a few places but Momni was the…read moreonly one that could complete it in time. I worked with Mia & Joanna. They were very helpful. Although the price was higher than I would have liked to pay I had no choice due to my time constraints. They did a beautiful job & quicker than I expected. Yes, I recommend them for the quality work, great customer service & promptness.

Prices are high, probably can find them cheaper somewhere else. The prices are the same as in…read moreregular store.

This store is GREAT!!! They have SOO much to offer at such awesome prices!! The store is right on…read moreBlanding Blvd parking in back; and everyone is So very friendly!! I WILL BE BACK FOR MORE!!