I finally made it to Ink Factory Brewing, a ten minute walk from Jax Beach. I've been eyeing this…read moreplace for a while.  I usually spend a good amount of time in coffee shops working on my laptop, and I'll admit I almost skipped this place based on the google photos, because it looked like it might have limited seating and no power outlets. While I wouldn't call this a go-to "work from a coffee shop all day" sort of spot. After asking around I found out this place has two floors the top floor has a space for daily office rentals. I am here on a Saturday and had no problem finding a place to work from on the first floor.  I asked Katie who was walking by and was super helpful about why it is called Ink Factory Brewing. This place used to be where Void Magazine was written and published hence "Ink Factory".  I was pleasantly surprised. The space is large enough that I found a quiet corner and even managed to snag a power outlet. The staff didn't seem bothered at all by me settling in with my laptop. That said, Ink Factory feels more like a place to hang out try the coffee, grab some food, maybe have a beer rather than a dedicated work spot. The space immediately gives off a relaxed beach vibe white walls, local artwork, surfboards, and beach apparel everywhere. It feels equal parts coffee shop, hangout spot, and beach town brewery. My coffee was spot on. Emily was awesome and helped me build a custom drink: an iced coffee with a shot of espresso, mocha syrup, topped with cold foam. Not only did it taste great, but she made it look so good that people sitting at the bar asked what I ordered. This kind of care and presentation really stood out.  If they're really busy, finding an outlet could be tough. Parking is also a bit limited for such a large space, but that's pretty typical for the beach area. Not the place I'd camp out every weekday, but definitely somewhere I'd come back to.

I went by since I was in the area and waiting to go to dinner later…read more I wanted a matcha latte but unfortunately the coffee bar closes at 3:00PM!! What a COOL set up!! I mean really awesome!! I'll definitely come back another day to try some coffee and matcha. As soon as I walked in I felt like I was transported to vacation beach spot in Key West. They have a couple rooms off to the right as you walk in. In one room they sale clothing a freaking vinyl records. In the room right next that one they have more seating and a couple of games and seating area. The vibe was super fresh and super surfy. I walked in and as I was looking at the coffee bar the bartender eventually came over to tell that the coffee bar was closed. He did offer me some Cold Brew! I'll definitely BE BACK.

Stumbled across this brewery/pizzeria while wandering the beaches area for a new to me place for a…read moredrink and snack with a view to sit in the sun. WELL, we found a great place that ticked most of those boxes, just a different view than sun and sand but that was OK! The drinks were very tasty, a mango slushy and a citrusy sour. Our "snack" was a great wood fired oven pizza called Burrata Diavola. Great vibes, great music. Fun time!!

This is probably the best pizza I've had in a very long time!…read more Reve Brewing is located in a strip mall right off Mayport Rd, just a couple minute off the naval base. The brewery has a really cool vibe to it, and they also have plenty of TVs where they were playing sports. I know they are a brewery and probably really good at it, but I came here for the pizza. Their selection is small but mighty. When we asked the staff what he recommended, he said all of them (not making it easy buddy). Since they are on the smaller size, we decided to get three and planning to take home some leftovers. My favorite by far was the Pancetta Garlic pizza. At the beginning I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of garlic, but damn was I wrong. The garlic was cooked to perfection and literally melted in your mouth. I don't think I've ever seen a similar pizza anywhere else, and made it even more surprising. Frankly the other two we had were also very delicious, but I truly give it the top spot to the prosciutto garlic. Last but not least, I like that they had THC on the menu. As someone who no longer drinks alcohol, it is nice to see other options available on the menu.

I came here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Wasn't busy on Wednesday afternoon and was…read moreseated immediately. I forget the gentleman's name, but the waiter/bartender was friendly and provided great recommendations. I had the bison-wagyu burger and their seasoned fries, then washed the meal down with the bourbon smash. The burger and fries were excellent, and the tab was very reasonable (~$40 for everything.) The only drag is the rooftop wasn't open, so couldn't enjoy the weather. I'll have to return so I can check that out!

4.25 Greeted…read morepromptly, great service, great video with inside/outside seating. Beer selection was great, however they were out of two I wanted to try. Offer various options with their own beer and alcohol. Pretty empty when we went on a weekday night, food came out quickly. Fried pickles and jalapenos app- good, smaller chunks though and quite pricey at $15. Broiled oysters very good, but somewhat heavy on the breading. Power bowl- great combination of flavors and textures. Fish was cooked slightly less than the medium well asked for, but still super yummy. Smash burger, Grilled chx sandwich, wedge salad- good and flavorful. Fish and chips- ok. Fish was pretty overdone. Consensus on fries were a negative on flavor- somewhat bitter. Overall a good experience, great vibe, Will be back to try other items.

Came down to visit some friends who live at the beach this week & stopped in throughout our time…read morevisiting. Drinks are good & our server Tati was awesome it's connected to a pizza joint called V's Pizza that's pretty good too

Came here on a Thursday night after a work function and wanted to just relax and have some drinks…read more To our surprise there was an amazing pizza and wing menu that we went overboard on. 2 big orders of wings and 2 pizzas for 8 of us; know what...make that 4 each! (Yeah, 2 was plenty but damn it was soooo good! Drinks were plentiful and just the right amount of mix. Servers were on point and made sure we were alright. It was also trivia night! Write down the answers and bid your points. Put those phones away because cheaters get called out and disqualified! We had a lot of fun and it was a great spot with plenty of parking across the street.

One of my favorite breweries in Jacksonville! I love Karate in the Garage…read more Staff is always awesome and the vibe is greatly

Good brewery with a ton of New England IPAs. I enjoyed each one of my 4 beers in my flight. I…read moredidn't like the fact that they were charged individually. They were about half the cost of a pint each but 5oz vs 16oz. Defeats the purpose of doing this in the future. Seemed like a ton of room inside and outside to enjoy a beer. It was also conveniently located next to a taco place that looked amazing.

We went here for my daughter's birthday. They have a special class for kids 7-17 on Tuesdays and…read moreWednesdays. Since it was a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet in the area and we had a private class with Chris. Chris was very thorough, starting with candle and fire safety. He took his time showing my daughter the process, from pouring, mixing, balancing the smells and everything in between. He knew a lot about scents and what goes well together. The shop itself was really nice and tidy. Bonus points on the "secret" room that had some gaming stuff like pool table, mini arcade area and some board games. I say secret because the connecting door is hidden as one of the shelves. He let us take our time in the room that is actually an adjoining room to his shop that has its own entrance/exit door. We could have also bought food from next door and the shop offers drinks. They have different events every month. Really neat shop, close to lots of other neat businesses like coffee and ice cream shops.

We went to Wick N Twisted for a candle making and magical terrarium class with Gardenista Jax. Both…read moreclasses were fun, informative and easy to follow for the kiddos. I went with my son and some friends, and we all want to go back for a girl's night out. You get to choose your candle container, number of wicks and scents. They recommend choosing 3 scents and there are a lot of scents to choose from! They were helpful with helping us decide which ones went well together. The other side is a gaming lounge/bar with self-pour taps, which is pretty neat. You can serve yourself beer and wine after getting a card from the front desk. Overall, it was a fun experience and worth checking out if you are looking for something different to do.

Stopped in for a beer and enjoyed a nice chocolate stout. They have a great game area with alot of…read morespace for families in the back. The patio out front is great for relaxing on a warm day. Beer selection is good, would like to see more dark options. Friendly and helpful staff will provide tastes if anything you want!

On my mission to visit every brewery in the Jacksonville area, I finally made it to Green Room…read moreBrewing. My favorite beer was the strawberry lager. I also enjoyed the Mexican lager with lime and the blonde honey ale. Hubby enjoyed their roasted red and the double IPA. They had a nice selection of everything from IPAs to sours. The only thing I would note is they allow dogs inside and there was a ton of hair flying around. If you're not a dog person, this may not be the spot for you.

I really love the welcoming staff at this shop. Filled to brim with your heart's desire, it seems,…read moreof adult beverages. They do have a loyalty program and I quickly joined up because they just became worthy of mine.

We have a new location that is being built right around the corner from our house- so we decided to…read morepop into this location to check them out. They had two vendors doing tastings- both delicious. They have some great bourbons and whiskeys- but I found their gin selection lacking. I was looking for some specific rum brands too- Bacoo & Old St. Pete. The manager came over and talked to us about rewards and how they never expire. I am sure we will be shopping here in the future!

Ask for Sarah! Such a great waitress. I live so close to Brew n Barrel. We had a terrible start…read moreback in the day! Bygones are Bygones! The place is a well oiled machine and I really like it! My friend and I stopped in after an event. We ordered a couple of drinks and a supreme pizza. The pizza was delicious. Sarah was an awesome server and the atmosphere very Brant. Even after a Jaguar loss...

Despite being a sports bar on a college football night, we were able to be seated almost…read moreimmediately. The waitress was attentive, but not overly pushy. At no time did we feel like we were being rushed to give up the table. I ordered the French dip sandwich with fries and was very happy. The meat to bread ratio was generous to say the least. The bread was super soft and fresh. They didn't give a lot of au jus, but I am 99% sure that had I asked for more, they would have come through for me. The fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I like my fries with malt vinegar and was pleasantly surprised that they had it on hand for me.