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    Steak and eggs and potatoes
    Jen A.

    Was here for brunch over the weekend and I met say I did not enjoy my meal. At least not the steak. I asked for it medium and it was medium well. The steak was dry and pretty tough to chew. The potatoes could've been a bit more flavorful, the garlic overpowered them. I must say our waiter though was very attentive at all times

    BRUNCH BURGER and BELGIAN WAFFLE
    Ivan Ismael G.

    Great spot to go in for breakfast or brunch food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable, if you are trying to get away from the "franchise" breakfast spots this is one to definitely try. Server was great and attentive with a chill atmosphere.

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    Nadia B.

    This is my first time at the San Jose location and it was amazing! The staff was very kind and super informative about the menu. I got the Hendricks burger and this was the best burger I have had in a long time. The goat cheese and Dijon had the perfect tang. Its the first burger I didn't need mayo and that's saying something! The blackened grouper was cooked perfectly and my friend loved it. Definitely coming back for dinner to try more options. This was the lunch menu

    Goatacado Bowl Salad w Salmon
    Faith P.

    I've visited The Local several times, but brunch here is a total standout. If you go, you HAVE to try The Blue Goat. It's essentially a decadent dessert disguised as breakfast! The whipped goat cheese paired with fresh basil is a home run--it adds an unexpected brightness that perfectly balances the rich bread pudding. The Neptune Beach location is my personal favorite. I love the walkable proximity to the beach, and the patio is the place to be when the weather is nice. Plus, they are dog-friendly, which is a huge win--I love being able to bring my pup along for a post-beach brunch!

    Tuna nachos
    Kristy K.

    Stopped in for happy hour this week. They have a really great happy hour! The tuna nachos & zucchini fries were both really tasty (zucchini needed a bit of salt). Interesting cocktail selection. Friendly, attentive service. Easy parking. Will be returning!

    Janice B.

    We came here for a lunch lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered a steak because why not. It was good. My husband got the burger and he liked it. The espressotini was good but very creamy. The inside decor and vibe is cute. Bartender was super friendly.

    Linguine with chicken
    Bonnie Z.

    What a fabulous place from the staff to the ambience to the food! We made a reservation for a Thursday at 6 pm. Seated immediately upon arrival and waters brought to the table. My husband ordered Mango Heat which was very tasty. Not too sweet not too spicy. For an appetizer we had the Burrata. Nice sized with pesto and bread. We arrived before 6 pm so our server made sure to tell us that happy hour prices were still in effect. App and drink were half price! For dinner my husband ordered the Short Rib Rigatoni. He raved about it. I had creamy lemon linguine with chicken. So creamy! So flavorful! We both brought home leftovers. Great meal and under $100 including tip.

    Deluxe Toast :)
    Christine P.

    It was great. But the eggs were cold. Like really cold. Service was decent. Ambiance is a nice casual. You can sit inside or out. Why were the eggs cold on my Mom's egg Benedict and the deluxe toast? That was weird. Overall ok.

    Crab and shrimp bucatini

    Great local gem! Good food and great service. If you love wine, visit on Wednesday where bottles of wine are half off.

    Side Caesar salad
    Stacey R.

    Really loved our recent brunch here with the family! The food is delicious and not overly pricey - so many options for everyone. I loved the gumby's bowl, and my group also ordered the hurricane plate and side Caesar, with fries. Everything was plentiful and great! My cappuccino was perfect and even came with pumpkin art in microfoam, a fun seasonal surprise. The ambience is closer to something you might find in Boston- a little dark but brick walls and cozy atmosphere. We had reservations but were able to seat ourselves. It was very casual and easy - just good food in a comfortable setting. There is a parking lot out front too which was helpful. Our waiter was super nice and helpful. Would definitely go back!

    Alex E.

    Food was fantastic as always! Atmosphere is great. Really enjoy the salads. Every sandwich and brunch item top tier!

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    A delightful place and the food is awesome. Some evenings they have music. The outdoor patio is my favorite.

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    If you could see my face, you'd know. Crabcake Benedict, amazing! Mimosas flight, gooooollllllllly. Yes!

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    Food is always delicious. Servers are friendly.. I always enjoy eating at The Local!

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    We have been back here multiple times since my last review and owe them a better review…read more We live at the beach so it's a bit of a trip for us but decided to make it over today for lunch. It was a really good experience. We started with the baked Brie appetizer and it was delicious ( forgot to photograph that). I'm a vegetarian and love the fried zucchini sandwich but today's lunch special was a spaghetti squash special and it was delicious! I highly recommend it. Hubby had the smash burger and fries and all was good. I had a special cocktail called Blue Eyes something that was very refreshing. Elise gave us very good service and as always, I got a piece of Tropical Cake to go, that will last for days. Other than parking being tough, this is a great place for girls days, lunch with the hubby, etc.

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