Open for breakfast and lunch. Bit of a hidden gem in an office complex off of Old St Augustine Rd…read more I grabbed an Alley Club sandwich on toasted wheat bread. The fries were over salted and could only eat a few and fountain drink /.. and including tip $18. Counter service pleasant and welcoming. No frills kinda joint and that's a good thing!

2nd time at Chow Down, this time I patronized the building. Although the food is good for an in…read morebetween a professional restaurant taste and presentation and home-made. I was not liking the inside. There isn't any care or consideration to operation or decor. The condiment station is messy. It's a bit hot from the cooking and just loud. The seating is more "get one if you can". On top of all this my food came up to $18. W/ or w/o inflation I can't do an $18 lunch also the price was more that what is stated on there website.

Stopped for late lunch at Mocha Rita's haven't been here in a while and was so excited to have the…read moresame awesome experience as years ago! Was greeted warmly by Lana owner and chef! She was happy to make suggestions and tweak the menu to suit our tastes! I started with a cup of chicken soup with vegetables , rice and homemade croutons. The little cup was packed with vegetables( carrots, potatoes, broccoli)and chicken and just the right amount of rice. The broth was delicious and the ingredients all fresh. The Boars head buffalo chicken with pepper jack panini was also delicious. I opted for a side of ranch for dipping since I'm not big on spicy! My husband's Roast beef with horseradish, onion , tomato and a mayo based sauce panini was also delicious. Fun place to grab a delicious homemade meal and reasonably priced. In the summer you can find their trailer at different Jax Beach locations!

I just had to go back today... taste buds yelling... take me to see Rita!!!…read moreEnjoyed a wonderful specialty sandwich which was an outstanding Italian sandwich on bakery fresh thick cut white bread... once again... an amazing lunch in a relaxing place... It is in an odd location but one you will be happy you took the time to find.

Please, please take care of our local mom and pop restaurants! San Jose Deli is a special…read moreMediterranean Deli! Clean and bright with plenty of seating. Bring your crew to lunch!

Ordered bacon, egg and cheese pita and wasn't impressed. It came with no condiments or cheese and…read moretook over 15 minutes to get order when I saw all the bacon was precooked in back and we were the only customers. Will not be back.

Started going to Newk's 25 years ago. My first choice for…read morefresh food. Great menu to please the entire family.

Newk's has the best chicken salad sandwich in Jacksonville along with friendly service.read more

Let's get the legal disclaimer out of the way... as an official "yankee", I'm required to say:…read moreNothing will ever truly replace a New York lox bagel. But Jax Bread is probably the best you're going to get in Jacksonville. And it's excellent on its own merits. I ordered the lox bagel and it hit all the right notes: a perfectly chewy bagel, super fresh toppings, and the ideal cream cheese-to-bagel ratio (which matters more than people realize). Everything tasted fresh and was thoughtfully put together (more proper ratios). The service is always lovely, and I've genuinely never had anything here that wasn't delicious. This visit, I also grabbed the day-old mystery 3-pack of bagels so I could carb out a few more times this week. They're just as tasty, freeze beautifully, and at $2.99 it's an unbeatable deal. I'm already eyeing Jax Bread for some Christmas goodies this year because there are so many great things to choose from. If you haven't been yet, fix that.

I stopped in to grab a sandwich to-go. The space is cozy with a couple of tables inside for dining…read morein and a couple outside. You can order at the register or they have a tablet ordering system that's credit card only. I ordered at the register and got their turkey pesto melt on sourdough bread. It comes hot and with cheese. The sandwich was amazing! There was so much flavor packed into it - the pesto was amazing. It was also a great size. I can wait to go back and try some of their other items. They seem to also sell an array of beverages, tons of bread of course, and they have a section of day old bread at a discounted rate. Definitely a must try!

I recommend this place. I enjoyed their cinnamon swirl bread. And I see their ingredients say their…read moreflour is not bromated, which is a comfort. I would prefer full ingredients list on the label, as it does leave me a bit concerned as a customer in terms of trust. Like the brownie said vanilla on the sticker, but I see their website shows brown sugar in the ingredients list instead of vanilla. Which is the correct one?

Been to visit several times and often stop at their booth at RAM to get a bite…read more I've had their scones and most recently tried one of their cinnamon rolls. I would say that the pastries are not my favorite in all of JAX but they are consistently good and high quality. The scones aren't as crumbly and dry as I typically like and the cinnamon roll was a bit drier than I'd expect. However the cream cheese topping and ratio of icing to roll was perfect. The thing that makes them standout is that their staff is wonderful. They greet you upon entering and helpful to answer questions. I LOVE that they always have a sample of one of their breads. It sets them apart. I've changed my mind several times to try whatever they were sampling. The shop has some decent seating inside and some limited seating outside. The shop is always clean and I like the display window where you can see all of their delicious items. They are conveniently located off of the 295 freeway

I forced my daughter to pop into Avenues this afternoon so I could use the restroom. Afterwards, my…read moredaughter begged me to buy her chick-fil-a. I wasn't having it myself but was tempted to try the chicken and lamb samples at Baba's. Holy smokes this place slaps. I got half chicken, half lamb platter over rice with salad. They covered it in both white and red sauce and my lord it was perfect. I do not review mall food typically but if you are at the Avenues do yourself a favor and stop at Baba's!

A friend told me about this place in the Avenue's Mall food court. I was a little suspicious but he…read moresaid they've been going there about every two weeks. I gave it a try and now it's a reason to adventure out to the traditional mall. Pros: * Quality food - reminds me of what you can get at the Halal carts in NYC * Large portions Give this place a try. If others in your groups aren't interested there are so many choices nearby.

I visited the location on Dunn Av for the 1st time, ordered a 10 piece wings and 7 pieces of them…read morehad ALOT of feathers on them. I could eat them. for 14.00 I expected better

Amazing food and excellent service. The cashier offered a complimentary water since I don't drink…read moresugared of caffeinated drinks. They were super efficient dealing with Christmas Eve flow of traffic . I ordered the small chicken cheesesteak with fries. The meal superseded the price of $6.99. Everything was made to order and the fries were piping hot. Thanks for allowing my shopping lunch break experience to be top notch.

Came here for the "F" in our A-Z Restaurant series we are doing on TikTok and YouTube. It was the…read morefirst 10/10 review!! The servers were very nice and accommodating. We got there about 1pm on Friday and got lucky because we didn't have to wait in line. Sat outside and it was nice. We got the Reuben, rare roast beef sandwich, and wedding cake. Can't wait to come back!! Link to our full review below. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThv3kuee/ https://youtu.be/M-RHBaDxJBI?si=OFUL58oz1ZEMgVtn

Another Jacksonville staple! I have some friends that grew up here and have moved out of state and…read moreinsist that we visit French Pantry whenever they come into town, specifically to eat the bruschetta and wedding cake. Their wedding cake is HEAVENLY - it's a must-try 1000%. Their staff is efficient and accommodating, even when the line is out the door and into the parking lot (which happens often!) Seating inside can be hard to come by, since it's such a small space, so I suggest arriving right when they open! Overall, I highly recommend trying it out!

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away and completely unassuming, it delivered…read moreone of the most memorable meals I've had in a long time. I ordered the short rib, and it was outstanding--perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and served over a rich parmesan risotto that struck the right balance of creamy and savory. The red wine demi-glace brought everything together with a deep, refined flavor that you'd expect from a much more upscale spot. The crispy pork belly, though, completely stole the show. Easily the best I've ever had--perfectly crisp on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. I travel frequently and dine out often, so it takes a lot to impress me--but this place did exactly that. The atmosphere was relaxed and authentic, and despite the "hole-in-the-wall" feel, every dish was executed at a high level. I was there with coworkers, and every single one of us walked away impressed. This is the kind of spot you almost want to keep to yourself--but it's too good not to share.

We decided to try this restaurant for my husband's birthday. It's such a pleasant and elegant…read morerestaurant with cute decor! Kind of like a first date atmosphere. The restaurant was super clean and our waiter was nice and attentive. We ordered the following: Appetizer - Torresmo (Crispy pork belly with smoked guava sauce and lime) - 7/10 - The pork belly was salty, crispy, and had lots of flavor but it was a tad dry. The star was the guava sauce! It was sweet, smokey and paired so well with the pork belly. There was not enough lime and the pieces we had were dry and not juicy. We could barely get juice out of them. Regardless, the appetizer was good. A bit heavy though on the stomach. Entrees: Costela ao Molho Madeira com Risotto de Parmesão (braised beef short rib with madeira sauce over parmesan risotto) - 8/10 - The short rib was super tender and fell off the bone! It was pretty hefty piece too and plenty of meat for the dish. The flavors were good but I didn't really like the taste of Madeira wine (personal preference). The parmesan risotto was really delicious, creamy, and had a strong cheesy taste! Reminded me of elevated mac and cheese and it went so well with the braised short rib. Picanha Rustica (steak served with fried rice with bacon, eggs, onion, and potato stick, chimichurri sauce, and fried yuca - 8.7/10 - my husband had this and he enjoyed it very much. I had a bite of his steak and it was cooked perfectly, medium rare. The fried yuca was hot, crispy, light, and airy. The chimichurri sauce was so fresh and went well with the well seasoned steak. I tried the fried rice and it was delightful as well. We would definitely get this dish again. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and the food was delicious. A bit pricey but the quality was great. I personally won't get the braised short ribs again because it was a bit wine flavored heavy but if you're into wine sauces, you would absolutely love it! Service was good and we were taken care of. Can't wait to try other things on the menu!