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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.

Mark R.

Kiera (hope I got her name right) was excellent at her job! Based upon her actions, you can tell that she truly loves her work and that is working with people. Came here for breakfast on Sunday, and the food was outstanding. Flavorful and fresh everything was made to order perfectly. Love this homestyle restaurant it really makes you feel that you're important based upon the customer service we received

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.

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!

BELGIAN WAFFLE
Nicole C.

I'm a sucker for breakfast, it truly is the most important meal of the day. This cozy spot not far from downtown Jax was perfect for a pre-game breakfast stop! I had the Belgian waffle with a side of bacon, my breakfast pals both had the chicken and waffles. I'm not a coffee drinker, literally ever, but one got a latte and the other just drip coffee and both had good reviews upon tasting. Great spot!

CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH with grilled chicken. Delicious!

This place is so great! I loved the ambiance and the food was delicious! The waitress was super sweet and kind which made the experience that much better! I'm glad I took my friend's advice to try this place out.

Hendricks Burger
LeAnn T.

First visit, a great choice. Outside patio was perfect for lunch with friends. Extremely nice staff and food was freshly prepared and Delicious. Will definitely be back.

BELGIAN WAFFLE
Allana H.

Omg for my first experience definitely will be back. Went for a quick girls lunch. The food was delicious I had the shrimp n grits with veggies it was seasoned and shrimp are cooked perfectly. The gravy was demand should be available on other items. My friend got the waffle and home fries the smells of cinnamon are indescribable. We will definitely be back to try some of the other items like the veggie melt and all the sandwiches I saw. The environment was warm and clean. They even had artwork of artist for sale.

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Kathryn G.

Love it!!! Took a large group here on a Sunday morning for brunch and it was a great experience. Our waitress was very kind and helpful, and even grabbed an assistant to help take orders and clean up when it started getting busier. The restaurant is warm, natural, and gorgeous inside (plus I'm in love with the brown chairs they have!). I'd also love to sit outside on their patio when the weather cools down! As for the food, I enjoyed the Breakfast BLAT ($15), which was really tasty. My only complaint was that the avocado was forgotten, which makes the dish! The home fries were delicious though, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I also tried the Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos ($17) and they were bright and flavorful. The crispy wonton "chips" were perfect with the soft tuna as well. Everyone else at my table really enjoyed their dishes and agreed that we need to come back! I had been searching for a great brunch spot near me and I've finally found it! I can't wait to be back and try so many more things on their menu!

Pretty disappointing sandwich.  The bread is totally not toasted is soggy and just ok. Probably won't spend the money to return!
Angie B.

Got the patty melt! Clearly they did not even make the attempt to toast the bread. Very disappointing won't be back. The bread was soggy and gross!

THE BLUE GOAT home-made blueberry bread pudding fried crispy and topped with whipped goat cheese, granola, fresh strawberry puree & basil.
Cody F.

Good food nice and tasty. Little wait time and excellent service. Ambiance was superb and flowed with the atmosphere.

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Mandarin

Everything is overpriced !!! Cakes are stale nothing is fresh I saw the owner bring in store bought…read moreitems and place on display like they made it very poor customer service. Owner has bad attitude and he sold me a spoiled cannoli next to a great restaurant called the Local I had a better experience there paid $56 for bs. Its small best part was the chairs outside coffee was not even made correctly I asked for a latte and the just gave me a reg coffee

Stay far away from this store! I ordered a birthday cake, and it was my first order from this…read morebakery. I only eat bakery items on special occasions, as I am a diabetic. This cake was for my niece's 30th birthday party. We picked up the cake on May 27th, 2024, and paid $50.00. I thought the price was high for a plain vanilla cake with buttercream icing and some strawberries on top, but figured it would be worth it from a bakery. But when we cut the cake at her party, it was truly awful! The cake was so dry and actually had a cornbread texture! And the icing was like paste and tasted terrible! Frankly, it ruined her party as no one could eat it. So, a few weeks later, I posted a review on Google with 2 stars and wrote that the cake was very pretty, but the taste did not match the appearance. The owner replied back, stating they wanted to make it right and for me to stop by and see Mark. I called and left a message on their cake order line that I would be in on Thursday, the 20th. So, on that day, I stopped by, and boy, was that a mistake! I introduced myself to Mark. He said yes, he remembered the review, and he did not get my message that I was coming. I said, "Is this a good time?" He then proceeded to look up a picture of the cake on his phone and said "oh you only paid 50.00 for this cake? I paid 20.00 alone in strawberries!" I was taken aback and said well that is what yall charged me and he said it should have been 100.00! I then nicely described what was wrong with the cake and how it ruined the party, and he says Well you want another cake? And i said no why would I want another bad cake, and that was for a birthday anyway, and I was diabetic, and he continued to argue with me and finally I said why did you say that you wanted to make this right and asked me to come in when you obviously don't want to? And he CONTINUED to argue, doubting my word, asking why i didnt try anything in the bakery before i ordered, asking why I took so long to post the review (it was from 5/27th. My husband was in the hospital and then I was ill so I posted the review on 6/15th, which was not even a month later), AND he continued to.complain about my paying "only" 50.00! Finally I said look I am not going to argue with you, I am the customer! You obviously are not willing to make this right, so I am leaving! He says well I offered you a coupon and.I said yes, and I told you I couldn't eat anything here, and also, I do not trust the quality. And he says well what do you want and I said I would accept a partial refund (25.00), and then he REALLY blew up and yelled, "You underpaid by 50.00 already! It should have been 100.00!" With that, I walked out. Please stay FAR away from this store and this angry, belligerent owner! He is also very dismissive and demeaning towards women!

Happy Brew Coffee Shop - Pumpkin chai iced latte  New fall drinks introduced today!

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Mandarin

A very cute spot. Our only hiccup was parking as there was a food pick up line in the church lot on…read morethe day of our visit. Despite parking struggles we had a great time. I got the seasonal honey chai latte and it was fabulous. My husband got their signature cold brew. We both enjoyed our drinks greatly and they came out very quick. We also got two breakfast sandwiches and they were both good. Everything was clean and well stocked and there was plenty of seating, we will definitely come back.

Stopped in this new coffee shop that is part of Southside United Methodist Church for an afternoon…read morepick me up. Upon entering the shop, I noted that it is well apportioned with tables, couches, lounge chairs, as well as inside and outside seating. I also noted that the business is an inclusive business that employees disabled persons. Positive vibes for ambiance on that one. I proceeded to the counter and the nice lady at the counter was patient and helpful with my indecisiveness. I opted for a hot coconut white chocolate latte after seeing an iced version online. It seems as if they can make any drink hot or cold. I also added a couple of cookies for $4. I then found a table and settled in with a good book. The staff will call you when your order is ready. The latte was sweet and like sipping a coconut macaron. The cookies were a little hard but all in all a welcome snack. The interior is a little loud due to the high roof and general clutter of a coffee shop.

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No pics, my apologies, but I can believe I have lived within a few blocks of this place for as long…read moreas I have and just tried them out. I had an iced Americano. It was bold rich and delicious. Their baked goods looked amazing but I'll have to try those on the next visit which will be soon. The staff were very polite, very informative and extremely helpful. Inside was a great chill vibe with relaxing music playing in the background and it's a fantastic place to get coffee, hang out or do some work. There are several coffee spots in the Riverside/Avondale area and Bold Bean is one of the best. If you're a coffee fan, Bold Bean is a must if you're in the Riverside area.

BOLD BEAN '26 (Riverside) - Afterthoughts…read more.. Not my first visit, and certainly not my last! This very hippy, laid-back spot is one I frequented often in my pre-COVID downtown workdays, and I'm happy to find myself returning more regularly in 2026--especially since their partnership with Coffee (JAVA) Culture, which supports local coffee shops around town and beyond. Bold Bean has always been a well-kept, spotless, and spacious café--perfect for meet-ups, studying, or simply enjoying your caffeine fix while admiring local art displayed throughout the shop. Service was neat, friendly, and refreshingly quick. Order: Large take-away Honey Latte with oat milk + extra shot (3 total). The taste was just as I remembered: a clean first sip with zero burnt aftertaste. Well done. (Next time I'll ask for extra honey--lesson learned from my BFF.) Noticed they now have a dedicated pick-up order area, which I'll definitely be trying very soon. A must-try and repeat spot. .5 out of 5 (4.5 of 5)

Brass Tacks Coffee - ICED: White Chocolate Mocha (custom) and Oatmeal Cookie

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The food here is AMAZING!!! I got the classic sammie with biscuit, bacon, pimento cheese, and fried…read moreegg. The biscuit was soft, flaky and just delicious. The pimento cheese was a nice alternative, not offered at most breakfast places on a sandwich. I could eat this once a week! The Island girl coffee was perfect. All my favorite flavors in a coffee. Great service nice decor. Will be back!

If you're looking for a solid local coffee spot on the Southside, Brass Tacks Coffee is definitely…read moreworth a visit. This place has a cool, laid-back vibe the moment you walk in. It's the kind of coffee shop where you can grab a great cup of coffee, sit down for a bit, and actually enjoy the atmosphere. The space feels modern but relaxed, making it a nice spot whether you're meeting a friend, catching up on some work, or just taking a break from the day. The coffee here is excellent. You can tell they take their beans and roasting seriously. The espresso drinks are smooth, rich, and full of flavor without being overly bitter. They also have a nice selection of specialty drinks if you're in the mood to try something a little different. They offer a good variety of breakfast items and pastries as well, which pair perfectly with the coffee. Everything tastes fresh and well prepared--simple but done right. Another thing I appreciated was the friendly service. The staff is welcoming and efficient, and the overall energy of the place feels very positive. It's also convenient that they have a drive-thru if you're in a hurry. All in all, Brass Tacks Coffee is one of those local spots that keeps people coming back. Great coffee, good food, and a relaxed environment make it an easy recommendation if you're in the Jacksonville Southside area.

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