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    Russ-Doe's Sandwich Shop

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Club on Wheat
    Kristine S.

    *Cash Only* Hubby and I met up for lunch at Russ-Doe's recently. They were fairly busy during lunch rush. We only waited a few minutes to order and our sandwiches were ready quickly. We headed outside and grabbed a picnic table. We both ordered the club, mine with wheat bread and his with white bread. I thought the club was very good. Simple yet flavorful and fresh. The bacon was cooked perfectly, the lettuce was shredded, the tomato was sliced thinly and it had the right amount of mayo. If you're looking for a quick and affordable lunch, check out Russ-Doe's.

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    Mark R.

    I have to start out saying the reason I didn't give 5 stars is because access is not as wheelchair accessible as it could be. My parents had the camel rider and they loved it! Thick with meat they enjoyed the pita rider, something they enjoyed in years past. I had the egg salad, freshly made that day but just a tad in the watery side today The personalized customer service was great and it seems staff really know their clients! I will be back for sure!

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    Katie B.

    Russ Doe's is such an underrated, local treasure! Located right by the stadium, Russ Doe's is a convenient breakfast and lunch sandwich shop. They're open really early so I sometimes stop by before work - I recommend the breakfast cup. I pick up lunch two or three days a week and grab my usual chicken salad sandwich, chips and a sweet tea (they make the best)! They do not have a fryer so don't count on having fries or chicken tenders. They serve classic sandwich shop food like steak in sack, burgers, or even a pb&j. They only accept cash, though they do have an ATM on site if you need one. Plenty of parking. My mom used to go to Russ Doe's for lunch back when she was my age, now I'm carrying on the tradition since she's retired. I'd love to see this local gem get some more attention!

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    Maya Jean H.

    Yummy food, expensive and good customer service can't beat it! Highly recommended! I go every morning for breakfast

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    Kim M.

    This place serves delicious breakfast that you can pick up before work. They are quick and have great customer service. You can call in orders as well and they will it have it ready. The food is simple but great tasting. The ham was delicious and on the thicker side. I will definitely be back to this place you can't beat the food and price.

    Mike F.

    Russ Doe's is the kind of place you could live in Jacksonville all of your life and never know about. The moment you happen upon it, you'll wonder why you never discovered it years earlier. This is the kind of old school neighborhood mom and pop breakfast and lunch spot that you'll suddenly yearn for more of once you rediscover what they once felt like. You won't see a menu that caters to dining fads like grass fed beef, duck bahn mi, wasabi kale chips or fourme d'ambert. Russ Does focuses on time proven classics at affordable prices. You may not even see the menu at all. It's easy for your mind to wander while gazing upon the memorabilia encompassing nearly any and all events that have ever happened at nearby Jacksonville Municipal Stadium (that's Gator Bowl for the old schoolers, Everbank Field for the new kids on the block). As you take a trip down memory lane gazing upon pictures of that Roling Stones concert you'll probably bump shoulders with dock workers who want to get in and out for their call ahead orders, so eyes down and focus on ordering some food! My favorite is the Russ Does special: seasoned ground beef, small diced onions, lettuce, tomatoes and a hint of mayo stuffed in a pita. The ground beef is seasoned with a 'special family ingredient'. It's certainly not run of the mill seasoned salt, the taste is more complex with a hint of sweetness that is complemented well by the whipped mayo. This and a soft drink will set you back $5.50. Another favorite is the mesquite grilled chicken: large chunks of mesquite flavored chicken with sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato and cheese inside a pita. There isn't a sandwich on the menu that will run north of $6. You'll receive your order before you even have a chance to pay for it. The friendly women behind the counter almost trip over each other to receive and prepare your order. With food in hand, head outside to enjoy your meal seated at one of the many picnic tables under the cool shade of three large oak trees. I have to imagine this is what eating a homemade lunch out on the countryside would feel like as you seek out the nearest shade tree, dig into your brown bag lunch and enjoy the cool breeze while relaxing from a morning of hard work on the pasture. Interesting factoids -Russ Does is cash only. There is an ATM on site, however be prepared to not rely on the modern convenience of a credit card. I hate carrying cash, but I think this cash only policy simply adds to the old school aura that is Russ Does -The true untold secret of this under the radar institution? They have the best banana pudding in town! -One of the few places in town where you'll likely be eating next to members of the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff. -Current and third generation family owner, Russell Smith, gave his children quite the athletic DNA. His daughter was an accomplished cheerleader at UNF and his son Rusty Smith became the first quarterback from Jacksonville to start an NFL game when he led the Tennessee Titans against the Houston Texans on 11/28/10 (which would explain the odd presence of a Tennessee Titans helmet next to a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet next to the ATM inside the restaurant).

    Brian S.

    I am embarrassed that it has taken me 10 years to finally try this place! The food is amazing, and I am now on a journey to try everything on the menu. I started with a club--as simple as it--and have come to the conclusion that something so simple can only be that delicious because it is dusted with crack. It's the only explanation! So this has become my Friday lunch spot until I die or the owners retire (hopefully the former!). If you haven't tried this place, hit an ATM (because they are anti-credit cards) and stop in--you will not regret it!

    This is a quaint no frills spot down the street from Ever Bank Stadium. I loved it! The hours are 6am - 2:30 pm.

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    1 month ago

    Great food and cheap prices! They get customers out fast even though they are a busy location.

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    This was my favorite place to go to for breakfast and lunch. The food was always great and the staff was very friendly.

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    Cash only! Great place, good food great service. Can sit in or out. Great place. The feel is rustic but clean and friendly.

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    Solid local spot. Looks like you are ordering in someone's house. Cash only fyi but good value. Really liked it. Outdoor seating

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    Love the camel rider ! I am hooked! Can't beat them for breakfast either! Great prices, great people!

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    9 years ago

    Great sandwiches, friendly warm staff & owner. Don't know what I'd do without them!

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    13 years ago

    I work in the area and it's the best place for a quick sandwich and at really low prices!

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    Yes to all the carbs in this bakehouse!…read more I was in town for a work event and we decided to grab a bite from here since Gabi recommended. It DID NOT disappoint. A cute little spot with a lot of specialized baked goods that will make you want to get one of everything. The service was super friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a few of the baked goods to share for breakfast and I got the matcha lemonade. The lemonade was a good change of pace from my usual matcha latte. To share, we got the matcha cheesecake blueberries danish, the brie country ham and hot honey galette, and a ham and cheese croissant. Everything was delicious and devoured! The inside is also super cute to peruse around and maybe grab something. They have stickers, and a few odds and ends that might interest anyone to get at least one thing. Such a cute bakehouse in Jax!

    I really loved this overall place from the aesthetic to the taste of the individual items…read more I ordered the lemon sugar cookie and that was one of my favorite items for sure. My boyfriend ordered the brownie and it was probably the best brownie I've ever had. I also tried the chia pudding and it had a really good assortment of fruits. The pistachios were a nice addition to the mix as well. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. I liked the bread and how well toasted it was. The bacon was perfect as well. The location of this spot was peak. It's located near a skate store, a metaphysical store, and a wine bar. I wish I was local because I would definitely be a regular here. Everyone was so nice!!

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    Rode up here this afternoon after the lunch rush. Not many folks inside, open seating, easy to take…read morea look at the menu and the specials without feeling rushed. Ordered at the front counter and was greeted by a friendly young lady... good start. I went in planning to get the muffaleta off the specials board. They checked on it, but no luck... they were out of the cuts needed. I was pointed toward the Italian, but my buddy already grabbed that and I felt like being different. Noticed another special on the wall, a smoked brisket sandwich. Can't remember the exact name, but that's what I went with. Instead of chips or their homemade tots, I grabbed the balsamic roasted brussel sprouts as an appetizer. Tables weren't the cleanest and were a little wobbly, but nothing deal-breaking... we made it work. Food came out pretty quick and looked solid. Flavor-wise... a little mixed. The brussel sprouts were very flaky and leafy, almost crumbled apart. You really had to work your fork to get a bite. I was picturing larger roasted halves. Sauce was fine, nothing bad, nothing special. I'd give those a 3 out of 5. The brisket sandwich was interesting. The meat was very fatty and kind of tough to chew through. Not sure if that's just the cut or the prep. I ate about three-quarters of it. It wasn't bad, just didn't hit the way I hoped. Probably still thinking about that muffaleta. Another 3 out of 5. I'd come back, no doubt... but next time I'm sticking with what they're known for. Those cheesesteaks always look great, and that's probably the move. Today was about trying something different, and I'm glad I did... even if it didn't knock my socks off.

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    If you're in Jacksonville and haven't stopped by The Blue Boy Sandwich Shop, you're seriously…read moremissing out. This iconic spot has been a staple in the community since 1962--and you can feel that legacy the moment you walk in. Even better, it's part of the Blue Zones Project, so you're getting food that's not just delicious, but aligned a business that understands healthy living. Now let's talk about the sandwiches...We got the chicken philly and steak sandwich-both were EXCELLENT! Packed with flavor and generously made--you'll likely be saving half for later (if you can resist finishing it). And don't skip the smoothies--they're the perfect balance of healthy and tasty, and honestly, one of the best ways to round out your meal. This place isn't just a sandwich shop--it's a Jacksonville gem. Trust me, you won't regret it.

    You have to try this place! First time visiting and it was everything was delicious. We ordered the…read more#8 steak and cheese with onions and the buttermilk fried chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Make it a meal to add fries and a drink. The sandwiches reasonably priced and are HUGE!!! If you eat the entire thing you will be in an all day food coma. You'll eat half for lunch and have the rest for dinner. Karen took our order she was nice and efficient. I don't remember the guy's name in the back but he was super as he thanked us for waiting and asked how everything was. The food is worth the wait. If you're in a hurry this is probably not the place for you. It took a while but we didn't mind, we were not in a hurry and we could smell the goodness being made. It's an older place but has character. Old various photos, plenty of room for seating. It seemed like more people were taking their food to go. We sat and enjoyed our meal. We also took home the other half of our sandwiches since they were so big. If you're in the area and have never been to Blue Boy, you need to check them out. You can thank me later.

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    4.2(311 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown
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    We were planning on stopping by a friend of ours house for a small party this evening, but they…read morewere feeling under the weather so we switched things up and went to Crispy's Jax over in Springfield. We've been to Crispy's a handful of times over the past few months and tried a few things on the menu. Nearly every time we've been there we've seen pizzas go by us and thought "dang, we really need to try their pizza some time". So when we decided to go there tonight I figured we'd finally do that. In addition to that, my wife informed me that she was going to have Garlic Knots no matter what. So yes, we ordered Garlic Knots to start. I don't know why, but I was expecting them to be a bit tough. I guess maybe I've just had them at other places and they're usually thick / tough, so that's what I figured these would be. They weren't. They were really soft, in the best way. Not doughy or under cooked, just soft, warm and very good! We debated what pizza to go with and eventually settled on The Klutho, which is more or less their meat lovers pizza. We also did the garlic butter crust at the suggestion of our server. I'll start by saying thank you to our server for that suggestion because that was some good crust. I'm happy to report that we both thought the pizza tasted as good as we both thought it looked every time it went by us before. Let me put it this way: if the pizza in my photo looks great to you, yes, it's that good. Like I said, we've been to Crispy's a few times over the past couple of months and we just like the place a lot. We didn't plan to go there tonight when the day began but I'm glad it worked out that we ended up there. Now we've got about half a pizza to split for work-from-home lunches over the next few days. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

    It had been a while since I was in Crispy''s and boy has it gone down hill. The vibe was 'frat…read morehouse local community college' at best. The bartender was foul-mouthed with a minor present, dropping f-bombs left and right. If I was the parent in that situation, I would gathered my things and left immediately. The portions were slim for the price and below average in product quality. They made it easy by eliminating themselves from my restaurant outing choices in the future.

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    4.5(8 reviews)
    1.5 miLaVilla, Downtown
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    We ordered from What's Smoking food truck tonight. My daughter got loaded fries with shredded…read morecheese and pulled pork, sweet BBQ. I got the bbq melt, which was a pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast and light peppers and onions, sweet bbq sauce and side of beans. My husband got the pulled pork gyro. My son got the pulled pork sandwich which was served "hot dog" style in a folded bun. Everything was so good! Baked beans were "Sonny's better"! Pork had an awesome smoked flavor. We all could've used a side of the sweet bbq sauce. Otherwise no complaints. Sorry about the half eaten photos , it was that good!

    I'm going with three stars...they were in my neighborhood tonight and I ordered a Smoky Chicken…read moreGyro and fries. I was so excited about this, did not live up to my expectations. Honestly I would go lower than three but decided it wasn't awful, just wasn't good. So the deets...it was a good price ($9) for a good sized portion. The gyro itself was soft and warm, quite good. The chicken was waaaaayyy too smokey, so much so that it tasted more burnt. I thought the Tzatziki would add a nice flavor to it to help offset some of the smoke, but it had zero flavor. I ended up adding mayo to it...it didn't help. I decided I would just eat the fries but they were way over salted. So I'm thinking it was a just a bad night. I would try them again and update the review when I do. The picture is after I took a few bites. It looks good but unfortunately, wasn't.

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