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    Southern Grounds

    4.4 (370 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Michelle C.

    Hands down my favorite spot for remote work, they've got it all! From a great work atmosphere (outlets galore and work spots to meet your preferences), great drinks, and the food is fantastic! I stayed here all day, if I lived closer this place would be my go-to easily weekly, if not more. The staff stayed busy but remained upbeat and helpful.

    Breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese
    Crystal W.

    Solid spot for breakfast. I got the breakfast sandwich which you can pick on a bagel of croissant. I recommend the breakfast burrito. It looked huge. Plenty of seating including outdoors that is right by the train tracks. Sells wine and mimosas.

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    Briana N.

    Since moving to Jacksonville, I feel like Southern Grounds is one of the places that keeps getting mentioned over and over again as a staple of the city. I really enjoyed the tiramisu latte. It was pretty sweet, and the coffee flavor came through really nicely. The pink cloud matcha was decent too. Decent in that it tasted good in general, but the matcha flavor itself wasn't really there. I would definitely come back for the drinks, but the food wasn't that worth it for me. They're generally on the expensive side, or the servings are super small. If you do order food, I feel like the brunch burger is the most worth it. It's a pretty hefty burger, with a perfectly runny egg. And the fries are well seasoned and pretty crispy. The salmon toast was a single skinny slice of bread with only two pieces of smoked salmon on it. Idk I expected like a heftier bread or at least some more smoked salmon. The whipped feta chicken sandwich was good, but nothing too special in my opinion. The chicken was on the drier side, but I really liked the foccacia. Southern grounds does seem like a nice spot to do work though, so I can see the appeal of staying there for a while and just ordering food for convenience's sake, but I think I'll stick to the drinks next time I come.

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    Amber G.

    Wow! Such a great coffee shop with ALOT of space. This would be fantastic for large groups. There are soo many seats. The coffee was fantastic, many different options. As well as the pastries! We will be back!

    Tyler E.

    I stopped by Southern Grounds and tried their Cherry Vanilla Matcha Latte, and honestly... this might've turned me into a matcha girl. This was my first time really giving matcha a fair shot, and I was surprised by how much I liked it. The flavor was earthy and nutty, really smooth and comforting. I personally didn't taste much cherry or vanilla, but the matcha itself was good enough that I didn't mind at all. Service was pretty standard--quick, friendly, and easy, which is exactly what you want when you're grabbing a drink and settling in. What I loved most was the atmosphere. It's such a good mix of people--some working, some chatting, some just enjoying their coffee. There are plenty of outlets, lots of space, and it's definitely one of those spots where you can bring your laptop and actually get things done without feeling awkward or rushed. They also have food if you plan on staying awhile, which is always a plus. Overall, Southern Grounds feels like one of those dependable coffee shops you keep in your rotation--good drinks, comfortable vibes, and a great place to park yourself for a few hours. I'd definitely come back... and yes, I'd order matcha again.

    salmon tartine

    I am very disappointed with Southern grounds in Neptune Beach. We used to frequent it often, but the quality of the food has deteriorated significantly. I ordered the salmon tartine - one small piece of bread, not even toast, the cream cheese, barely covered the toast, and there was a skimping of salmon and a piece of an interesting looking onion- $13.95 I tried ordering something different ,as I had previously had the avocado toast which also has become very skimpy with hardly any avo and mainly just feta cheese on top. Very disappointing presentation, quality and portion size. It really feels like they are skimping -and so disappointing as it used to be one of my favorite spots

    Mia T.

    Came in for a decaf latte and to work from my laptop. I tried the pumpkin pecan muffin but was not a fan. The consistency is almost raw? Super mushy inside. And it's filled with raisins which I really was not expecting in a pumpkin pecan muffin?

    Korean barbecue bowl
    Maurice L.

    Let's start off by saying I have been to a lot of coffee shops and this vanilla latte that I had here was one of the best that I tasted in a very long time. Korean steak bowl was so good, perfect match of spice and salty. There is plenty of seating inside and on the pack patio. The parking lot is really small so you may have to use there additional parking lot about a 100 yards away. The staff were really friendly. Chill vide, a great place to have a meeting or just a quick bite to eat.

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    Tekia H.

    I am so surprised I haven't reviewed Southern Grounds. This is a great place for sweet treats and coffee. I see a ton of people working here through the day. I don't come often, but I always enjoy the environment. It's nice to have your laptop and work here. Nice alternative to a Starbucks. The only con I do have is the parking. The parking lot is super tight and difficult to get out.

    Trang V.

    I'm impressed with the decor & art gallery here! The place is huge, got lucky with parking right outside the cafe. I'm obsessed with the high ceiling and decor here! I tried their popular Iced Macchiato, I can't really taste the coffee because the milk was overwhelming, could use more syrup as well because it was bland. The bagel with smoked salmon bread was also ok, taste wise, it could use a lot of improvement in my opinion. But overall, I had a good experience here, the ambiance is great, spacious place to catch up with friends over coffee! I also checked out the gallery next door, beautiful art! A must see if you're close by.

    Campfire mocha and plum ginger lemonade
    Kelsey H.

    Fantastic, new wave, coffee shop, very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, staff, wide selection of drinks and coffee origins, really nice holiday specials, and full menu! The café is in a really interesting space (maybe this building used to be a bar?) with tons of natural lighting, and a good amount of seating. It does seem to get a little busy where inside tables are not always readily available, but there's plenty of outside seating too.

    Tuscan turkey sandwich
    Emily W.

    Great selection of food, drink, and baked good options. Standard breakfast items and lots of lunch options including salad, bowls, and sandwiches. Parking is a bit tight, but there are 2 locations designated for customers. Loved the spacious outdoor seating patio! Food came out quicker than expected. Breakfast burrito was the favorite item out of the group. Probably wouldn't get a bagel again, but enjoyed everything else.

    Gabi Y.

    Did some work here and took a meeting, it was pretty crowded but I did eventually find a table. I had to use an outlet behind the water dispenser, so I do wish they had more outlets. I got the turkey wrap and pasta salad and both were delicious! Cute spot.

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