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    The Anchor

    4.7 (6 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Alicia C.

    Excellent coffee! This establishment is in the old Redbird Coffee location, but it's more than a coffee shop now. Breakfast and lunch is also served, and having another breakfast place in town is great. The sign has a nautical theme, but the ambiance is more of a coffeehouse vibe. It's bright, airy, and clean. There are a few kinks to work out, however, and I'm looking forward to the moment I can update this review with good news. We had an egg biscuit and an omelette. To our surprise, the omelette came with no side items: no bread, no potatoes...just the omelette. For the price, that seemed odd. The omelette wasn't overly stuffed, and there was very little bacon in the dish. The egg and cheese biscuit was a nice size, but it was very plain. A different cheese would enhance the flavor. The bistro was very busy, and the staff working seemed overwhelmed. It took 15 minutes and two requests to get our bill, and that wasn't what we would have hoped. With time, I suspect that this place will be working on a cylinders, but for the moment, be prepared to be underwhelmed.

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    Cute environment and really good food. Staff is very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely go back

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    Waffle House - Jacksonville

    Waffle House - Jacksonville

    2.5(11 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Good location. Food was prepared quickly and correctly. Staff was friendly and engaging. Restaurant…read morewas clean and well organized. Will return.

    I'm from the Attalla/Gadsden area, and my grandfather and I only come to Jacksonville on a…read moresemi-frequent basis since I have a periodic job on the JSU campus, and each time we've eaten here, we've walked out satisfied and happy every single time. Tonight's visit was probably the most pleasant out of all the times I've been there. Our waitress, Hannah (she allowed me to use her name) instantly knew the drink I usually got (a Cherry-infused Sprite) even though I hadn't been there in many months, which both surprised and pleased me. I've had Hannah as a waitress before a couple of times, but I was so impressed with how nice and polite she was, and how accurate she was with ensuring our order was correct. Another waitress also still remembers what I usually get, which shows you how much these people care. During this visit, I had the usual: a Texas bacon cheesesteak melt with light onions and a pack of Waffle House sauce to drizzle on it, and for the first time, I also got a peanut butter waffle with chopped up bacon on it. It was fantastic! Everything was cooked to perfection, and it was delicious as usual. There hasn't been a time that we've been dissatisfied, ever. As my grandfather and I were waiting on the customers in front of us to pay for their meal, the head chef who was an older woman had a very friendly conversation with my grandfather, which pleased me even more in terms of how friendly and welcoming the staff is. This particular Waffle House location is easily the best out of all I've been to, and this will continue to be our go-to location to eat when we're in Jacksonville.

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    Yo' Mama's

    4.7(587 reviews)
    63.5 mi
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    The menu had a good variety of options including fish, hamburgers, chicken, and more, though I…read moredidn't notice any salad options available. Parking is primarily street parking in the area, but there is also a public parking deck nearby. I'm unsure what the current cost is for the deck, but it's worth knowing if you're visiting during a busier time. I ordered the fish tacos with black beans and chose the cheese grits as my second side. Everything tasted fresh and had lots of flavor. The real star of the meal, though, was the sweet potato cake. It was incredibly moist and delicious. Honestly, I could've eaten four of them without shame or hesitation. My colleagues ordered burgers and fries. They both really enjoyed their burgers, but neither cared much for the fries. They had also requested a couple additional items after the food arrived, but those items never made it to the table. The decor is bright and fun, though it didn't quite seem to match the style of food being served. Just my personal observation. They also have a robot that helps deliver the food alongside the servers, which felt a little unexpected for the casual atmosphere and southern comfort food vibe. They were fairly busy since it was lunchtime on a Friday, but the wait really wasn't bad at all. Would I go back? Yes. Was it my absolute favorite? No. But there were definitely things I enjoyed, especially that sweet potato cake that nearly made me consider ordering dessert first next time.

    I specifically chose Yo' Mama's because I'd heard great things about the food and also wanted to…read moresupport a Black-owned business -- and I'm so glad I did because the food absolutely did not disappoint. We ordered the hot chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw, and both were packed with flavor. The slaw was light, crisp, and not overloaded with mayo, with just a slight peppery kick that made it incredibly tasty. The hot chicken sandwich itself wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but it was finger-licking good -- juicy, well-seasoned, and satisfying down to the last crumb. We truly enjoyed every bite. The ambience with its bright green, purple and white colors added to the experience. The restaurant was lively and full of people, which is always a good sign. I also caught glimpses of other patrons' dishes, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked just as delicious as what we ordered. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Staff members seemed genuinely happy to be there and kept things moving smoothly. The location is right in the heart of downtown Bhama, so parking is metered street parking, but the prices were reasonable and worth it for the quality and uniqueness of the food. Overall, this spot delivered on food, atmosphere, and service. Big thumbs up from me -- I'll definitely be back!

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