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    Cicada Coffee

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Anthony N.

    If you're wandering through Riverside and need a caffeine fix that actually hits different, you have to stop by Cicada Coffee. You can find them tucked away right behind Cultivate Jax. This spot has such a cool, effortless vibe, but the heart behind it makes it even better, it's family-owned and operated by a mother and her two daughters. You can really feel that local love the moment you walk in. ​I grabbed their Shakerato, and let me tell you, it's a total game changer. It's essentially an Iced Shaken Cortado, but they level it up with their in-house smoked vanilla. The balance is incredible; you get that bold espresso kick smoothed out by a subtle, smoky sweetness that is pure magic. ​It was frosty, delicious, and absolutely perfect for a warm Jacksonville afternoon. Supporting a local, family-run business while sipping on one of the best iced drinks in the city? That's a win-win.

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    Courtney K.

    We're always on the hunt for new coffee in JAX, especially places that make their own syrups. Cicada ticked all the boxes for coffee - delicious, cool vibe, great staff. Can't wait to come back!

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    Christine P.

    Great drink. Super cute. Order inside. Cute patio to enjoy. Lots of shade. Very nice customer service. Sweet people. Glad I found.

    Matcha Alley and Cicada Alley

    Delicious and fast! It's in an adorable little building in a cute area with a bunch of shops and places to walk around. The coffee and matcha itself was amazing quality and didn't take long even though they were quite busy.

    Shana J.

    I don't always love a minimal coffee menu but at Cicada it really just works! I love the tucked away spot in the back. It's a simple vibe. And the customer service 10/10! I definitely will be returning more than one time!

    Stephanie B.

    Cute coffee spot, clean and bright inside. Ordered a matcha and one of their specialty coffees cicada alley. More expensive than other local spots and the cup size is small with too much ice. Overall the coffee was delicious and the sweet almond cold foam was chefs kiss. Service was friendly and inviting. Next time I'd ask for no ice so I can really get more of the coffee flavor profile.

    Dawnie B.

    It is very hidden - it's basically a shed down a driveway. It one small area , very strange. Limited menu. Got a mocha cold brew. It was fine. One size of drinks as well, one the small side. They did have some outdoor seating.

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    Nihar V.

    The coffee was amazing. The cardamom was very subtle. The service and the ambiance were very good. Definitely will come back

    Tiffany W.

    Truly one of THE BEST coffee shops in the city & i will DIE on that hill. Everything is truly amazing, the atmosphere, the owners , the coffee . 10/10

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    David M.

    Really great coffee stand tucked inside Cultivate. I loved the Cicada mocha - I rarely go for anything other than drip coffee or cold brew, but the friendly folks behind the counter described it as something different, with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of bay leaf. It really was unique! I'll definitely be back to try more soon, and to browse around the shop as well.

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    Wow! Thank you!! Hope to see you again.

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    Thank you soo much! We really appreciate you!

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    This place is the perfect place to go for the most perfect coffee. Kickstart your day here!

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    We came here to finally try their popular desserts but we stayed for dinner!…read more We loved the drinks and our food. We ordered a board as an appetizer and waited close to 35 minutes for it before our server realized she never rang it up. We were upset as we wanted something to snack on as we waited for our meal. She offered to quickly have it made, but our food was almost ready and it did not make sense to us anymore at that point. But no other resolution was offered. The food was great, but it took a while to get our food. It didnt seem to be busy, yet they where slow. Im sure if we had our appetizer, we wouldnt have noticed the 45 minute wait. We loved the cheesecake and the mocha cake! Drinks where very nice and strong. Overall, i loved it here. Hopefully next time ill be able to get my board!

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    Spruce was one of the most unique and beautiful coffee houses I've ever visited. I am not a coffee…read moredrinker so luckily they had several other options which included beer and wine. I was there for a Cheeselandia event and I must say they picked a lovely spot. As soon as I walked in I noticed all of the plants scattered throughout the space. And the presence of the plants instantly gave me a peaceful feeling. I took home a piece of cake as well as a piece of spinach quiche. Both were delicious but my favorite was the quiche. The piece was big enough for me to have it two days in a row. Service was friendly and inviting. There was also a huge patio and a parking lot. They host regular events such as trivia night which I learned from reading the flyer on the bathroom wall. And they are open later than a regular coffee house. I suggest stopping in and checking them out!

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    My wife, daughter and I came here on a Sunday morning for a cup of coffee and a quick bite. There…read morewasn't a soul inside other than the older man at the counter, who may be the owner or manager. When we ordered, he mumbled back and forth and seemingly didn't understand our relatively simple order, which was a bagel, egg and cheese sandwich and a PBJ on a bagel. My wife also got an iced coffee drink. The man at the counter had an attitude with us the whole time, especially after my wife asked for an iced coffee rather than the hot coffee he served. He was huffing and slamming doors and dishes, and it was really unnerving. The most egregious part was the cost. For the above three items, this man actually charged $31. I didn't even bother to argue with him and just paid the tab. There's no way we weren't overcharged, but I'm equally certain he would have resisted any attempt to examine the bill or gotten angrier... over nothing. We didn't say anything or do anything to this man other than place the order and return the hot coffee, which was his mistake. The whole atmosphere was uncomfortable, and I will strongly recommend no one visit Old Cup cafe. You will be ripped off, or retaliated against, and you will not enjoy the experience. Places like this need to just go out of business, and I can't imagine they're long for this world with so many better and more affordable spots in Avondale. Head to Southern Grounds and avoid Old Cup at all costs.

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