I would've given this a five star rating, but there was one gentleman working there that was very rude. He was unfriendly and he looked like he hated his job. This is one of our favorite spots that we come to a couple times a year when we are in town and we really enjoy the outdoor seating. If it were not for that person working there, it would've been a totally enjoyable morning All the other staff is always very friendly. read more

This location has become so hit or miss with food. The coffee is always great, and the atmosphere is the best at the beaches with the huge outdoor seating area. But, the food has become so inconsistent. The eggs benedict is a great dish, but twice it's been served to me with a hollondaise sauce that was either broken, spoiled, or made with the wrong recipe. It's lumpy and tastes like pure acid. I've also had it made perfectly on other occasions, but they need to start ensuring that if the food isn't right, it doesn't go out the door. The toast was also crumbly like a cracker, and didn't seem freshly toasted. The grits bowl is great; it's only served before noon and it's the perfect breakfast option. Southern Grounds has all the potential to be a 5 star coffee shop experience, but they just need to ensure they are prioritizing the quality of their food. read more

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This food, hot drinks and ambiance don't disappoint, regardless of the season. I love the indoor and outdoor seating options. I visit this place very often with family and recommend to tourists in the area. My fave: salmon bowl and all their coffee and chai. read more

The chicken grains bowl was so good I haven't stopped thinking about it... need some locations in south Florida!!

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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I love Yelp however I normally only go to leave a review when I *don't* like a place. However, I had to get on and tell you all how much I LOVE this spot! If you like coconut milk, you must try a latte with their coconut milk. It is delicious! I loved it so much I went 4 days in a row. Must try! read more

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We stopped in for breakfast while we were at an ocean resort down the street. We had a latte and a coffee. Both were delicious! We both had the French toast and it was very flavorful, perfect and delicious! The fruit was fresh and good quality! Service was excellent! There is ample seating inside and outside. read more

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Delicious food, a pleasant atmosphere, great service, and a very cozy café. I highly recommend visiting to experience the delightful ambiance and tasty food. read more

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

Really good coffee, i order the Italian macchiato latte. Way better than Starbucks. My wife ordered a classic macchiato with an extra shot. Her drink was also great. The service was great and accommodating. I would definitely come back read more

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I moved away from here but I can't help but reminisce on how good this place is so I thought I'd give a good rating. Love love love the coffee and food. Especially the cookies! read more

This place is usually packed. It is close to the beach and shopping so it is ideally Located. The coffee is good. The food is amazing. There is a ton of outside seating. Just be prepared to wait. read more

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

When strolling Neptune I find solace in knowing there is a place which offers a good bean brew and just as good half n half with regular sugar and is a true local coffee house. A great cup of coffee can be found here. I'm a hot coffee snob and not all coffee places are good but this one is thumbs up.Cute area on the patio to enjoy the ocean air people watch and enjoy conversation makes it a good day. read more

COME HERE! You will not regret it. I've probably tried half the menu and haven't gotten one thing I didn't really enjoy. And ya gotta love all the outdoor seating. Some honorable shoutouts: California bagel Gyro omelette Breakfast burrito Grits bowl From the bakery: Espresso brownie Salted choc chip cookie Any muffin read more

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Foods great! Best coffee so far of the 30+ places I've tried in Jacksonville. Friendly staff, large indoor seating and amazing outdoor garden style seating. read more

Left Saint Augustine this morning and needed a good cuppa coffee to us on the drive. Popped into Jacksonville to Southern grounds and it was a for sure stellar find. Whether you want to go in and grab a quick bite to eat and a coffee or grab lunch and a good adult bevy - they have it! Nice staff and very clean place. Art for sale along with company merchandise. Adding it to the map of places to stop again should we be this way in the future! read more

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This place was amazing. It was by no means a simple coffee shop. They had a lot of menu items to choose from, including tacos, sandwiches, breakfast items and so much more. The drink selection was also quite varied. I was there for coffee though, and it was very yummy. The taste was fresh and a perfect temperature. As always, my mocha sauce was stirred just right. They even had their cream and sugar bar open so you could change how much you added to suit your taste. One of the other things I loved was their friendliness to dogs. We were able to sit on the patio and they had clean dog bowls with water for her while we sat and enjoyed the moment together. This is definitely a nice spot to come and hang out. Wifi is free as well. read more

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Very cute little coffee shop. Lots of outside sitting. There's plenty of shade too. Service was very fast even thou it was busy read more

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SoGro is a staple for me. I've had almost everything on their menu - and haven't had a bad meal. They literally have anything I'm in the mood for - from their hand cut fries to my fave cobb salad in town. For breakfast, you really can't go wrong with creamy grits bowl w an over medium egg, cheese, bacon and green onions. Filling and delicious. And you can get coffee or wine..Why wouldn't you come here for a meal with all these delicious choices! And the beach location is one of the best. The courtyard seating makes a meal here even better. read more

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The have such a delicious chocolate croissant! This is a very popular location in the mornings, as they have coffee and tons of great breakfast options (I.e. a breakfast burrito, sandwich, toasts, and baked goods). Very delicious little spot. read more

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Always love Southern Grounds, weekdays are less crowded and you can find a spot outside or inside. Weekends are very busy and the tables fill up quickly. Their breakfast items are my favorite but I've heard great things about their tacos, salads and bowls. Their desserts are also always so good! read more

We found this cute spot near the beach for breakfast. The food and drinks were great. Even better was the eating area outside to enjoy the amazing Florida coastal weather in October. read more

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I have gone to Southern Grounds in the past and it has not always been my favorite food spot. I usually just get coffee and study, but this toast was awesome! I love the avocado toast as well but it's a bit pricey for what you get. 10/10 would recommend Southern Grounds and you have to get this toast if you like burrata. I also got (not pictured) a matcha latte with honey and lavender along with a key lime blueberry tart. The ambience of this place is also awesome and the drinks and desserts are good! read more

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A great local spot for healthy food and good wine/beer. Oh, and coffee I guess! My fiancé and I always ride our bike here for dinner. As with every place in the beaches town center, parking is dicey and unreliable so I recommend alternate transportation if possible. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food out to you. They have a great breakfast selection with bagels, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, etc. But they also have amazing choices for lunch and dinner. Great outdoor area and the inside is bigger than it seems. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was simply great. Everything the description promised and nothing more. Came with chips, pretty sure they're just Lays potato chips, but that's perfectly fine with me. My fiancé got the quesadilla which he loved. Didn't come with anything. Personally, I would ask for it without jalapeño cuz jalapeño ain't it for me. We've previously had the Cobb salad and cape rede sandwich and both were superb. read more

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the perfect place for an early morning breakfast and coffee. (Fast casual dining, order at counter, no servers) They often have a musician playing music here on the weekends. Saturday morning they had a guitarist playing beautiful instrumentals. i recommend getting here by 7:30 on the weekends if you want to beat the rush and a line. plenty of Patio seating and indoor seating if trying to escape the heat. and one block up is the beach. hoping to come back here for a weekday wine. BEC croissant is my go to with an iced latte. My parents always always always get their own orders of the short stack with a side of bacon. To die for. read more

Southern Grounds - BEC on croissant. Pancakes in the background - Wine Bars Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Oh my goodness, one of the best lattes I've ever had! I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and toffee nut flavoring. The espresso itself had the most rich, delicious flavor which I could still taste despite the oatmilk and syrup. It was creamy, and just the right amount of sweet! The atmosphere was inviting and seemed to be a great place to enjoy some coffee, lunch or pastries and get some work it studying done. They also do serve a full lunch menu, as well as alcohol. read more

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Last Sunday was a gorgeous sunny morning with cool winds. I sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the vibe outside in the courtyard. My delicious salmon toast arrived swiftly and served with a smile. Thank you for a lovely breakfast. read more

All of the food was stale and it was overpriced Would not recommend eating here. The drinks are good. read more

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This courtyard is such a gem at the beach. We've been coming here since it was Shelby's and then Lillie's. A great place to bring out of town guests! Parking is only $1 per hour. read more

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Theoretically, this place is awesome. Great food menu, great coffee roasting partner, fresh-made baked goods and a nice outdoor seating area. But during my three visits, I was surprised at how aloof and ultimately unhelpful the staff who took my order and made my coffee were. On this last visit I ordered a latte with two standard double shots. I needed a jolt. Instead, I got a very milky drink, with little coffee flavor. I noticed this when I was already a block away but because it cost seven dollars, I decided to go back and ask for an extra shot. The barista and her coworker quickly became defensive, insisting it already had the extra doubkeshot. "We could give you a single" the mgr said. (i've ordered enough coffee to know that this means they'd throw the other half of the shot away rather than put it in my drink). The thing is, I order this drink all the time and know exactly what a strong, espresso coffee drink tastes like with half-and-half. But they were having nothing of it. So I said I would pay for more espresso and they obliged and charged me an extra $3.55. I'm used to paying quite a bit more for my 12 ounce latte with double espresso but $11 is real, real steep. During the three days I was there I don't think I saw a single smile behind the counter. I felt like my slightly special order was a nuisance to them. I really wanted to like you Southern Grounds. Maybe next time. read more

For $16 I got a deconstructed bagel with lox that I had to assemble myself. I had the least amount of lox I have ever received on one. Quality of ingredients was fine, just very little care in predation. read more

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Beautiful ambiance with great coffee. Way better than chain branches. Definetly worths read more

Southern Grounds - Beautiful ambiance with great coffee. Way better than chains branches. - Wine Bars Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

I am always in search of a great cup of coffee (cup o'Joe, cafe, you get the point). I stopped into Southern Grounds at the beach and was pleasantly surprised (in a good way). It had an industrial, cool coffee house feel. Dark wood and industrial fixtures. Their menu has variety and this isn't your typical coffee house with just pastries and drip coffee. I opted for a cafe con leche (bringing me back to my days in Spain) and an egg and cheese on a bagel. Inside they have ample seating, but outside they have a great courtyard, so you're able to people watch, remotely work, and enjoy the sunshine and coastal breeze. My cafe con leche and bagel came out in less than 10 minutes. I'm a New Yorker, so when it comes to bagels I don't expect a boiled doughy bagel in Florida. The bagel was light and airy with a hole in the middle. Was it reminiscent of a bagel: kind of. It tasted like a hard roll, but looked like a bagel. Don't get me wrong it was good, but it was a roll as a bagel in disguise. The egg was perfectly cooked: light, fluffy, and warm. And paired nicely with the American cheese, ooey gooey and delicious. The cafe con leche was rich, creamy, and robust. It was a great start to my morning. The only downfall of my visit was I asked the server for ketchup (I know there are two types of people, people that put ketchup on their eggs and those that don't), but never received it. Maybe I need to start BYOK bringing my own ketchup with me to restaurants. I digress. I'll be back. Pros: -Great location, close to the beach -Great variety of items -Awesome cafe con leche -Cute cafe Cons: -Bagel didn't exactly taste like a bagel -Parking can be problematic -Never received my ketchup read more

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There's nothing like good ole' southern hospitality. Even though we only ordered coffee, the service and warmth of the atmosphere was nothing short of the best and quite welcoming. I wanted to step out the box a little bit and order something other than the usual drip. I ordered the French Pressed with almond milk and caramel syrup and boy was it delicious. It totally slipped my mind on how french pressed coffee is brewed. So when they brought the entire kettle of coffee to me, I couldn't believe the entire kettle was all mine for less than $4. I had to request more almond milk to finish my second cup and still had enough coffee leftover for a third cup. For a coffee lover such as myself, I thought I hit the jackpot. LOL! Next time I am in Neptune waiting for the sun to rise or slightly thereafter, I will be heading over to Southern Grounds for another round or three of their French Press. read more

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The food is always excellent. They have a ton of gluten-free options. Lattes are so good! Loves sitting outside under the umbrellas.

I want to love it here. Great outdoor patio for dogs, food options too, but some cons..... * no decaf coffee, they can brew a pot but it's never available it's a coffee shop, have decaf ready I don't understand this. * self serve - you order at counter, get your own water and bus your own table - so why do they ask for tips when you pay? * whenever we come with a group the food and drinks come out at completely separate times, as much as a 15 minute gap so we never eat together. Because it's self serve you have to keep checking on things. * the staff just seems unhappy * most of the outdoor tables don't have umbrellas so you bake in the sun * for a coffee shop usually they play some kind of music but not in patio and only sometimes inside * the food is good, expensive. They will upcharge for everything on the coffee. Just seems like they're a business doing the min to run a coffee shop, I don't get the impression they care that much. So much potential too! read more

I have been here before but cannot remember the last time. I was expecting an easy to find coffee menu for an afternoon pick-me-up. More prominent were the brewed beerskies, which would more than likely put-me-down. Eventually I found a list and ordered/paid/tipped frugally. While waiting I engaged in a discussion with the head person working as to the difference between a FLAT WHITE and the CORTADO, which I ordered. What I conclude is that different coffee joints do different things making it heir drinks. It is OK with me....as a coffee lover & mostly dairy-tolerant individual. I have vacillated between rating 3 or 5 but settled on 5. The drink was acceptable and tasty, even though not what I expected. I am sitting outside under an umbrella and imagine that I can hear the ocean a block or two away. More than likely I am hearing AC units. There are much worse ways to spend time on a Sunday afternoon in August! read more

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I came here on New Years Day with my husband and brother-in-law. My brother-in-law said this was a coffee shop he'd been wanting to try. Upon walking in, we realized this place is packed! The staff handled the amount of people well! They were nice and efficient. I also noticed them greeting some of their regulars. I love seeing businesses care about everyone, but that personal touch between regulars and employee's is always a plus! The atmosphere was very comfortable in the sense that I wouldn't mind sitting and doing homework here. It isn't extremely quiet but wasn't extremely loud where I would find it hard to focus. The food menu offers plenty of options! I ordered the Eggs Benedict, Salted Caramel Cookie and a Peppermint Latte without coffee, similar to a steamer from Starbucks. The food was great! I do think it was a little on the pricier side but it was worth it. read more

It's been a minute since I have dined at Southern Grounds and the last time I did it was in San Marco. John took me here for a light breakfast today. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese croissant and a hot chamomile tea with honey and John ordered a blueberry muffin. My breakfast sandwich was delicious- buttery and light croissant, fried egg, cheese- I only wish the bacon was crispy (I'll ask for that next time). The tea was delightful and I was advised to let it steep an additional minute when it was delivered to the table. John liked (but did not love) his muffin. He has a benchmark for muffins and this one did not meet the bar- lol. I laugh because I didn't know blueberry muffins had become one of his morning habits on the way to work. I had to agree with him, I've had better. Next time we will probably do a bigger breakfast. I did love the cute shopping square it is located in with all the outdoor tables! I must make this a frequent stop as the Florida temp drops. read more

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Southern Grounds has LOSTS her ground on sunny beach ground. The cafe/ restaurant was smelly, stuffy ( uncirculated air ). I saw people in their wet bikini bottoms sitting on nice upholstered couch I paid $8 for this one slice of cream cheese with cluttered salmon pieces ( dried cucumber slices & tasteless food made me so disgusted ) I wouldn't go back read more

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

I love trying new spots and I'm so glad my friends and I tried Southern Grounds on Christmas Eve for lunch. When I walked through the door I was overwhelmed with the smell of brewing coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I like the smell LOL. We stood in line, placed our orders and then found a spot to sit outside. Seating was first come first serve. We waited about 10 minutes for our food to be served at our table. The restaurant was pretty busy, so that was not a bad wait. I had the Not Yo' Mama's Quesadilla. If you are looking for a light lunch this is a great dish! The quesadilla included rotisserie chicken, cheddar, avocado vinaigrette, chipotle ranch, red onions, corn, black beans, cilantro and sliced jalapenos as a topper. All of these ingredients combined were amazing! So many flavors. Bonus, all the ingredients were fresh. This was a step up from the everyday quesadilla. They also offered wine and beer. And of course as you would expect with a coffee house, there were lots of breakfast options as well. If you haven't checked them out yet, you should bookmark the restaurant and try them soon. read more

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