This was highly recommended by family in the area. We got coffee and some treats for later (after a beach sunrise). The staff was nice. Bathroom is across the outdoor eating area in the back. Every time we are in Jax, we walk the beach at sunrise and then go to Southern Grounds for breakfast! read more

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I used to love this café -- we had many meetings here before. The food was always delicious, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. But something has changed. I hadn't visited for more than six months, and we recently came back for a business meeting. We ordered a salmon toast and coffee, and when the food arrived, I was shocked. The ingredients looked like they were just thrown together, and the presentation was very unappealing. I asked them to remake the toast, but the second one was even worse. The bread was burnt, and there was only a very small piece of salmon, not to mention almost no filling. I will not be coming back and cannot recommend this place to anyone. Please improve -- your location is great, and I would have loved to keep coming here, but now I remember our meal with disappointment. The coffee also smelled bad, the tables were sticky, and overall the experience felt unpleasant. read more

Southern Grounds - Wine Bars Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

We visited the Southern Grounds location in St. Augustine the day before coming here, and that location truly stood out for its atmosphere and service. Unfortunately, the Neptune Beach location didn't quite have the same charm, and our drinks weren't as good compared to what we had the day prior. That said, I still enjoy Southern Grounds overall and appreciate it far more than the typical corporate coffee chains. Even when one location doesn't quite hit the mark, I still prefer supporting a brand that offers a more thoughtful, local coffee experience. read more

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An amazing location and vibe. The outdoor seating is so relaxing and makes you feel like youre on vacation. The staff are very helpful and nice. I got a salmon toast, it was okay. I wish they added more salmon. Not bad but also not amazing. Their matcha was good too, I loved it with the lavender. Overall I had a great time hanging out here, its a good choice if youre in the area looking for a cafe to hang out in. read more

Southern Grounds - Wine Bars Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Wandered over to this place which is also on the JAX coffee donut trail. It's got outdoor seating and indoor seating. You order at the counter and if you're dining in you get a table number. The staff is super friendly and sweet. It's got a retro but industrial farmhouse look inside which is super cute - and the patio is open and inviting. We ordered two coffee- a cold brew with lavender for me and toasty pumpkin latte for him. He got a chocolate chip caramel cookie and I got a nutter butter cookie. We both thoroughly enjoyed our cookies, demolishing them before our drinks came. He demolished his drink before I got to my drink. Super well portioned and tasty. We would absolutely eat the entire bakery case if we could, lol. Side bar: they make their flavored syrups in house and it is on point. read more

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Fantastic service & very quick!! Grabbed a quick latte before a beach walk and it was perfect! Thank you so much for making my morning! Will be back for some bites too next time! read more

I love coming here. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which works in multiple seasons. The food is fresh and made to order. I've been to a couple of their locations, but this one at the beach is the one I've visited most often. read more

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My friend said this was the best coffee on the beach and yes, it's very good. I didn't try the others. Nice vibe here at this very busy coffee shop with a queue to order and a few minutes later, they bring your baked goods and coffee to the table. I was early for our meetup so I did some Yelping while waiting for him to arrive. Lots of pretty people coming and going this time of year. Parking on the weekend was free but it's usually paid with one of the mobile apps. My cortado was perfect. Served in the proper short glass, it was delicious and had the right amount of caffeine to keep me going. Half espresso and half steamed (not foamed) milk, it's like drinking a proper coffee and not a "coffee flavored milk" latte. I recommend you try a cortado! [Round number review 23900 overall - 338 of 2025 - 1993 in Florida] read more

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Amazing food and drinks! Open on Thanksgiving for Pete's bar which was very much appreciated! The campfire mocha was phenomenal as well as the hot latte read more

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First time going with friends and this is definitely on my list as a cozy spot to study or chit chat! Between my friends and I we ordered the delicious food you below and everything was so tasty . Service was great, the barista answered all the questions that I had and helped with making suggestions. read more

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Friendly staff and quick service. All good things about a coffee shop next to the beach. They turn out a solid breakfast all in a relax atmosphere. The California Benedict that I got had nice chunks of avocado with a light hollandaise sauce. Eggs were poached well, with a nice runny center and not over cooked. A good relaxing start to the day :) read more

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Great service with a seriously tasty menu. And if you're looking for a great coffee this is your place. Chill vibe outside and the only thing I'd suggest is signs for the toilets on the doors of the courtyard! read more

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I love the Neptune beach southern grounds location. Although it gets busy on weekends, I can always find space to work on my projects. The food is absolutely delicious and there are many dietary options. I love Sogro coffee and sometimes even enjoy drinking it black to enjoy the bold flavor. read more

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Southern Grounds is such a cozy spot! The grilled goat cheese sandwich was chef's kiss--seriously delicious. It comes with a side, and I went with the pasta salad, which was pretty decent. Also tried a local kombucha from Gnarbucha, and it was super refreshing! The outdoor seating is perfect for hanging out, reading, or getting some work done. And that pastry case is calling my name--I'll definitely be back to try some of those treats. Overall, a solid place to relax with good food and great vibes! read more

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Anytime we stay in Atlantic Beach, we have to make a pit stop at Southern Grounds. This time, we ordered ahead for a few drinks: iced latte with mocha and white chocolate and an iced latte with vanilla and caramel sauce. They were right on time for pick-up. It was pretty busy so glad we called ahead. Love the courtyard area when we eat on site vs picking up to go. It's a great breakfast spot in the beautiful Atlantic beach town center area! read more

Southern Grounds - Wine Bars Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I ordered a caramel latte, and it was fine - I drank it all. My wife ordered a caramel macchiato and didn't care for it; there was no distinguishable caramel flavor and was just a little bitter and bland. That happens sometimes - not a big deal. The staff seemed nice enough. The place was just kinda busy and loud so I don't picture us coming back. read more

Cute coffee spot. Great location by the beach in a nice little plaza by shops. It was pretty busy. I got a hot coco which was pretty good. Great spot to meet up with a friend or do some work. read more

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Walked in and out of this establishment just a few minutes ago. We walked in where three employees (2 female/1male) were having a loud private conversation and didn't greet us upon entering. With hesitation we went to the register, where none of the employees rushed over to us. After a few minutes the male lazily walked over and said are you ready. Following our gut, we left. Customer service was not it. Not acceptable For reference, no other customers were waiting or in line. read more

Love the mocha latte visited multiple times just to get that. Today I got the chocolate chip salted caramel cookie boy was it yummy. The reason for the 4 star is my daughter spent over $20 on her breakfast she got the breakfast burrito and it wasn't even hot like I mean the cheese had melted when it was originally made and had turn firm again. She also had the latte much she liked. She made several comments during breakfast about it not being hot and not enjoying it as usual. She is 24 and I couldn't get her to go up and tell them. Kinda frustrating because she just let it go. I believe it shouldn't have been served like that to begin with. read more

My first time visiting this location! And first review of any of them. Came to meet a friend. Ordered a jasmine green tea - iced, (because hot in this weather seems insane) and goodness! This is the most jasmine flavored jasmine tea I've had and it made my whole day. It was so refreshing! It took some time because they brew it hot and pour over ice. It is well worth the time to brew. The service was wonderful. Each employee was polite and welcoming. I saw outside and it was great! They have so much seating out there. Somehow, it also blocks out the noise of the surrounding restaurants and such. It is a lovely little oasis. Highly recommend for a place to sit for a drink and do a little work or hang with a friend. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been here through many coffee shops preceding Southern Grounds, including Lillie's etc. and I'm very happy that Southern Grounds has a beach presence. They have one the of best coffee shop menus that I know of and the staff is always friendly and timely. The shop is large and has plenty of seating, although you may need to venture outside on a weekend morning to grab a table. This time I ordered a chai latte with oat milk and the salmon toast, topped with herb cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, cucumber, and fresh dill on pumpernickel. Absolutely fantastic! I wish there was more salmon on top but it was a great dish that I'll be looking to recreate at home. The chai latte was disappointing and basically just milk, but I've had several good lattes here that I won't let that deter me. Always worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

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What a beautiful day for a drive on my anniversary. Our first stop was to church and we headed to Neptune beach to uncover a restaurant to try. We settled on Southern grounds. It is our first time and we got to finally sit outside an enjoy some music from down the street from Sliders. Sliders will be out next stop, real soon. Our brekafast was divine. Wifey had shrimp and grits with a slab of bacon and toast. I had the 3 egg omelet with cheesy grits. The breakfast was suberb and a quiet end to our anniversary weekend. We toast our 17 years of wedding bliss with a house blend red wine. A salute you baby and looking forward to 18 years. Thank you southern grounds for making this a perfect day! read more

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This was my first time visiting Jacksonville and I was staying at the hotel across the street. I wanted breakfast and a latte. I ordered the vanilla latte and the eggs Benedict. I feel like the food was a little pricy, but at this point in 2024 I am not surprised. I got my benedict and it was honestly really good. Very fresh ingredients, I can tell because I can taste every bite. My latte was really good too, it was a good size and they had a cute little design on top. The place was packed, so I sat outside. Almost all of the tables in the courtyard were taken which is a great sign! It was super cozy spot. read more

Love this place!! Great coffee and food, although I really miss the gluten free pumpkin muffins being year round ! Not sure why they got rid of them. The raspberry ones have an odd texture, not as good. I'd love if they brought them back! read more

I have to stop here at least once when I'm in town visiting family. The staff was super friendly and patient with our order. Everything was accurate and delicious. It's a comfortable environment, and when it's warm enough we love to sit outside. read more

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Look first the bad - parking is all paid parking, that has nothing to do with this business, but be prepared. You get 30 minutes free, after that, it cost money... Walked in, there was a line which went very quickly - my turn to order... I asked for hot Earl Grey with cream. The gentleman suggested that I try a London fog, something I've never had before, but it's an Earl Grey with heated cream, absolutely delicious. Ample seating inside, however it was warm enough today, even though there were gale-force winds ha, to sit outside, ample seating outside as well for southern grounds and the surrounding businesses. Our drinks were brought out promptly, in reusable drinkware - very environmentally kind :-) A to zed everything was amazing, prices were absolutely spot on, and drinks were amazing. read more

I love Southern Grounds in general but the Neptune Beach location is my favorite spot of all. I work remotely and the ambience and beach vibe is just the most relaxing spot to call your office :) read more

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Firstly, the cashier looked at me like she'd just gotten out of prison and I was the reason for her incarceration, then, the temerity of the business to program in the solicitation of a tip before I even got my coffee is borderline hostile. Then, this exchange happened: *picking up a $5 triple shot of espresso after someone calls my name* Me: (Noticing how incredibly light the weight of the cup is) Um, is this a TRIPLE espresso? Unpleasant Barista: duh. Pshyeah. That's it. A triple. Me: (taking off lid) This doesn't look like a triple... Unpleasant Barista: Well, you can go back to the register and buy more if you don't like how much is in there... At least at the big chain which is just a few blocks up the street, I can get a decent triple shot for $2 less and a lot less attitude. After having been in the hospitality and service industry for 35 years, let's just say this was the first and LAST time I will patronize this overpriced, unpleasant business. read more

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Wow great coffee and food! My California bagel was top tier! It was packed so our food came out before our drinks but the whole staff was working hard and brought everything to our table. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We decided to have an impromptu breakfast on a Sunday morning. The location is close to the beach with street parking which was a bit tight at 9am. We were lucky to get a spot close to the restaurant. The was a bit long with about an 8 minute wait. We ordered kids pancake for the little one, Salmon and Lox and I had an everything bagel with eggs and salmon. The food was promptly delivered to the table and tasted great. There is indoor and outdoor seating with many accessible spots form formal tables to patio furniture to a casual couch for a relaxed meal. This is a nice option to start off your next beach read more

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Some of the best coffees available. You won't get any fresher coffee from the big chains and I won't list them. Always a good selection of pastries, sandwiches. Plenty of seating, mostly shaded outside but never had an issue with weather as mostly in an enclosed courtyard. Prices are reasonable, service is prompt and the staff is great. A nice stroll on the beach before or after tops off the experience read more

If you're looking for a casual coffee shop that offered delicious food and drinks then you should definitely give Southern Grounds a try. The service was quick and my order was correct. The salmon toast was very good and the honey cinnamon latte was delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate croissants, my kiddos were very happy when I brought one home for each of them. read more

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I've stopped at the Neptune/Atlantic Beach Southern Grounds a few times before. It is a cute spot, and I always just get a coffee. They do have a full food menu though! We visited during the sidewalk art show night and got hot drinks. I enjoyed a hot almond milk chai latte, and my boyfriend got a mocha latte and we shared a snickerdoodle. It was a great little treat, and the drinks were ready quickly. The barista was friendly. Everyone there seemed like regulars and knew eachother. Cute spot! read more

Probably my most frequently visited coffee shop near the beach. The coffee is tasty every single time, and the outdoor sitting area is adorable. They have a large food menu, just a little pricey in my opinion. I love how close this coffee shop is to so many stores, restaurants, and the beach. read more

I had to work on getting a few things accomplished, but sipped on a peppermint mocha latte. Delicious and nice latte art. Food was good and service was quick. It was quiet inside where you could study or get work done. I gave 4 stars because the outlets were not working and other outlets did not work when we tried. read more

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I've had an amazing time coming to this location for years. My roommate and I at the time came here almost every day during the pandemic. This place is pet friendly and has a lot of outdoor seating. I highly recommend the avocado toast and the mimosa buckets. They have really good wraps and salads as well. The service was quick and efficient and someone even came by to pick up our plates. Little did I know this was the original location for Southern Grounds. Stop by next time you were near the beach. read more

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The vibe was perfect. The customer service was top notch. The sausage egg and cheese was perfect. All around a great experience. As someone who normally doesn't like coffee, Southern Grounds has me craving it! read more

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Cute little coffee shop with awesome food. We've tried both breakfast and lunch. Cute little coffee shop with awesome food. We've tried both breakfast and lunch. Have to say I'm quite impressed, especially with the salmon salad. I didn't expect such a full piece of salmon cook so beautifully well done will definitely be back. read more

Half-cooked bacon and burnt toast. Over-hyped and WAY over-priced. They need to start taking a little bit of pride in their food. read more

Family late breakfast outside. Service- Pretty quick. Seating- A but crowded but able to find a shaded spot for 5 without issue. Ambiance- Lovely- nice courtyard and weather was great. Food- Good. Two sausage, egg, and cheese croissants (one liked their sausage and the other did not)- croissants were cooked well but flaky. One ham, egg, and cheese- flaky, good size, basic ham and egg flavor. One avocado toast- sub sourdough and no onions- good- lots of diced tomatoes (maybe too small for full flavor- raw, not cooked or roasted like many) One avocado toast, add an over easy egg- same as above- wish the tomatoes were not as finely cut- more seasoning or roasted. Juices- Lemonade and orange, prepackaged Coffee- Vanilla cardamom latte with skim milk (hoped for a bit more spice, but decent) Price- Almost $80 before tip. Ok for area. read more

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