First Watch

Always wonderful!! The food is fresh and hot, even takeout! I love the atmosphere and the employees…read moreare so well trained, experienced, friendly and knowledgeable!! I love this place!!!

Fun atmosphere, good food and decent service. I'm not sure why it wasn't super busy at 6pm on a…read moreFriday, but we had a good experience and the prices were average, so we'll definitely be back. We started with the chips and queso, and it was really good. I had a wrap and fries, and my daughter had fish tacos. Her only "complaint" was that the fish was a little dry, but the sauce that came on the tacos helped. Otherwise e both enjoyed our meals. The service was ok. Nothing bad, nothing outstanding.

Bar area

Firecracker Shrimp (photo does NOT do justice) this is a huge portion for the cost!

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Mac n Cheese Bites Served on queso, bacon covered tortilla chips

Spliff's Gastropub

4.0(80 reviews)

1.7 mi•Southside

Delicious buffalo chicken sandwich. You'll definitely need extra napkins but that's normal for a…read moregood buffalo sandwich. The service was great. I went on a Sunday about 15 minutes after they opened & pre-football season and they had a steady flow of people enjoying some delicious food.

Food: excellent- Chicken Thigh sandwich was delicious. Nice selection of draft beers…read more Service/Ambience: On point. Sat at the bar but plenty of seating and a great space/vibe overall. Would definitely go back. Cheers - Stay thirsty my friend.

One of the areas here, also pool table, etc

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Legacy Ale Works

4.7(73 reviews)

1.6 mi•Southside

Love this spot Nice…read morethey have NA beer options too Trivia Friday is so fun Their pretzel is so good Kids have fun too

Staff were great, drinks were great, regulars were extremely friendly and made us feel like family…read moreas soon as we sat down. The environment is loud, which is to be expected with a lot of people having a good time. I wasn't able to experience the food this time around. Seems like everyone there genuinely enjoys the company and community this bar creates! It certainly was an experience and I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Catering available for parties - cheese & charcuterie platter, buffalo chicken dip, bruschetta dip & crostini.

Kolsch Irish stout and a cold mug to go!

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Kitchen reopened in February. Shown: Loaded kettle chips

J & G's Burgers & Pepitos

5.0(6 reviews)

1.9 mi•Southside

First time trying something new. I don't regret and will be going again. Food was delish !! Fries…read morehot n crispy I'm

We have been passing by this food truck almost everyday and finally get to try them. Their business…read morehours are great and perfect for those late night food cravings as they are open till midnight and sometimes til 1am! We have been here 3 times and everything was delicious and affordable! The Pepito Chicken was tasty and has a lot of meat that also includes steak, bacon and chorizo! It was very filling! Their Steak Burger was juicy and the fries is one of the best I have ever tried! We also tried the fried & plantains make your own bowl. I opted for the plantains with grilled chicken, mozzarella, lettuce and tomatoes, so yummy! I just wish there were more chicken. And lastly, our favorite, from the grill! We ordered the Steak with fried green plantains and rice plus an extra grilled chicken. This meal was enough for me and my husband! The meats were perfectly seasoned and has beautiful grill marks, they were so good! They have tables and chairs if you want to eat there or while you wait for your order. Service was fast and we can't wait to go back!

Grilled Steak and Chicken

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Chow Down Alley

4.5(111 reviews)

1.5 mi•Southside

Open for breakfast and lunch. Bit of a hidden gem in an office complex off of Old St Augustine Rd…read more I grabbed an Alley Club sandwich on toasted wheat bread. The fries were over salted and could only eat a few and fountain drink /.. and including tip $18. Counter service pleasant and welcoming. No frills kinda joint and that's a good thing!

2nd time at Chow Down, this time I patronized the building. Although the food is good for an in…read morebetween a professional restaurant taste and presentation and home-made. I was not liking the inside. There isn't any care or consideration to operation or decor. The condiment station is messy. It's a bit hot from the cooking and just loud. The seating is more "get one if you can". On top of all this my food came up to $18. W/ or w/o inflation I can't do an $18 lunch also the price was more that what is stated on there website.

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Chili's

3.0(133 reviews)

0.1 mi•Southside

It's been a minute, but we popped into Chili's after a nearby football game. Got seated and ordered…read moreright away. The entrées took a bit, but we didn't mind, just meant more time to munch on the chips and salsa. Our server was super friendly and checked in often, which more than made up for the wait. TIP: Feeling overwhelmed by all the menu options? Flip to the back and check the 3 for Me deal: pick your beverage, starter, and main without overthinking too much.

After my girlfriend passed her Boards exam, which is a HUGE test CRNA students need to pass to…read morebegin their career, she came to this Chili's with family and friends to celebrate. How could you not love her for that lmao what a legend. I, unfortunately, could not be there which is probably the biggest regret of my life to date. My FOMO is immeasurable. I called this Chili's to pay for their meal, and they asked what the group looked like. I began to describe them in great detail from hair to clothing to height to eye color. Right as I finished my in depth description, the lady informed me they can't take payments over the phone as it is against their company policy. She let me look like a fool describing them for 45 seconds, but I ended up just venmoing her sister to pay so it all worked out. My little baby had the best time in here, smashing countless spicy skinny margs, triple dipper combos, chicken crispers, and sliders. You gotta love Chili's. So proud of her. This test had us all stressing for months and she SMASHED it. Easy work. I get 100x more joy from someone accomplishing a huge goal than accomplishing one myself. Thank you, Chili's, for providing the best celebration a girl could ever ask for. SHOUTOUT TO DR. BEELER!!! IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

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Canopy Road Cafe

4.3(404 reviews)

1.8 mi•Southside

Love when I visit my son to have breakfast at the canopy road cafe. Have been coming here for 5…read moreyears and is a regular stop for my son and grandson The food is off the charts amazing and the service is like your eating in your kitchen at home Coming from Philly its awesome to be able to order grits my favorite and know one makes them better at the Canopy Road Cafe Coffee is always fresh and your cup is never empty Just love love love the canopy road cafe please visit then Great lunch too Menu is amazing See you next time

Just had breakfast at Canopy Road Café for the first time today and was very pleased…read more The hostesses and my server, James, were friendly and accommodating, and the food was fresh and delicious (real homemade, none of this frozen "corporate" food). I ordered their cinnamon roll, and it was so yummy (and I'm a stickler for a good cinnamon roll)! I also ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Texas toast with hash-browns. The sandwich was great, but will I say the hashbrowns were just OK -- I'll probably go with the country potatoes next time. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience I would definitely come back. *I didn't get a pic of the cinnamon roll, but, trust me, it was good!

Inside

Cinnamon bun

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Top Dawg Tavern - Jacksonville

3.1(150 reviews)

0.2 mi•Southside

Stephanie was amazing tonight .By far best service we have had in a very long time . Food was great…read moreand got out drinks very quick . Great service !

Their food is very good. Best potato skins in town. Friendly staff. Clean and wide open with lots…read moreof TVs. The beer os always cold.

Outside seating area! Look at our Ravens Roost Flag gooo Ravens

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BLT wrap

Stonewood Grill & Tavern

4.1(406 reviews)

6.6 mi•Southside

A "go to" choice for us on a somewhat regular basis. The food is always good and they routinely…read moreoffer seasonal changes to their menu that add a significant variety to their daily delicious options! We always look forward to sitting in the bar to enjoy the different options on the perfectly located TVs in order to entertain everyone's different sports interests. The service is always top notch whether we sit in the bar or choose the welcoming restaurant dining area. The drink options are wide ranging and always very satisfying. The noise level is moderate allowing for table conversations to be enjoyed by everyone quite easily! The Stonewood Grill & Tavern will comfortably satisfy most everyone's appetite for a nice meal or simply a snack and a cold drink at the bar after work!

I ordered online. The people at the front do not help. You have to go ask near the kitchen or else…read moreyou will be sitting there all night waiting for your order. Did nothing to help just said I guess it's not ready, yet helped out the other man who came in after me (she went and asked for him and alerted them he was there). Folks putting everything together are great but the people at the front are terrible. This is the second time this has happened. Oh and they forgot my daughter's pink lemonade. Gotta love that service!

Ginger and Rye Martini

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Kids steak and fries

Grumpy's Restaurant

4.0(436 reviews)

5.9 mi

I am so excited to finally find a place that makes a sandwich with REAL carved turkey !!!…read moreI wished it was sliced because it would be easier to eat and not fall out, but I'm not going to complain because it's the real deal!! Their orange juice is fresh squeezed and reminds me of the juice you get over in parts of Europe, it's SO good!!! My husband had the Fried Green Tomato Benedict with the Hollandaise sauce on the side, said it was yummy (I'm not a green tomato fan so didn't try it) The service was great and attentive. Definitely going back again

Grumpy's absolutely delivered. I had the fried chicken Benedict with pancakes on the side, and…read morewhew... you're gonna need to be rolled out of there when you're done. The fried chicken was crispy, the Benedict was packed with flavor, and the pancakes were the size of hubcaps. The hash browns were excellent too. Service was friendly and fast, and the atmosphere had that classic hometown breakfast spot feel where everyone seems happy to be there. Great food, huge portions, and prices that won't make you grumpy. We'll definitely be back.

Indoor seating

Grumpy's Big Breakfast. Cheese grits, sunny side up eggs sausage links and two pancakes . Excellent !

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Coffee and I got this mug to take home #Winning

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Valeriy A.

2 years ago

We had an enjoyable time at this restaurant. The ambiance was welcoming, and the menu offered a wide variety of choices that catered to diverse tastes. Our meals were delicious, and the coffee was ok. Although it was a bit overpriced, the friendly and efficient staff made up for it with their attentive service. The establishment was clean, adding to the overall positive experience. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Chris R.

9 years ago

Excited to have a breakfast/brunch place nearby! I called about wait time and was told to download the app to reserve my place in line (about 20 mins was the wait time). I was on the way and downloaded the app, but the app did not allow me to reserve my place for this location. We waited about 30 mins. The service was great. The food was good. Would try again. read more

Andre G.

Elite 24

580

153

3 years ago

First Watch is my go-to breakfast spot! Their market skillet is a breakfast go-to with over-easy eggs, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and tasty house potatoes. The flavors are incredible, and the ingredients are fresh. The service is top-notch too. Highly recommend! read more

Taylor L.

8 years ago

This was the best breakfast I have had in a while, excellent food, excellent service, and excellent atmosphere. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Patricia R.

8 years ago

Always an awesome breakfast! Love the online check in and wait times. Love coming here for fresh delicious food!

Sydney C.

4 years ago

Come here all the time and very pleased each time!! Never a bad meal!! Price is worth every single bite.

Ari H.

1 year ago

What happened to keke's?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Carlos A.

9 years ago

All I can say is WOW!!! The food was delicious and awesome service. It worth the wait.

Eileen B.

7 years ago

Amazing food! Quick service, priced right, always enjoyable.

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