What a gem. Ian saw us struggling to find seating for my family of eight and immediately stepped in to help. He even wished me a happy birthday since I celebrated yesterday. He arranged two tables for us, and the service was attentive from start to finish. We felt right at home. And those pancakes, eggs, and sausage were perfect. If you're ever in the St. Johns area of Jacksonville, definitely stop by. by. read more

I used to live a couple blocks from here several years ago so was thrilled to stop in for my favorite BEC biscuit sandwich while visiting Jax. The Fox is a Jax staple and is everything you could ask for from an old-school diner. It's nostalgic in all the right ways. The food is just as I remember it and consistently delicious. Highly recommend for a fun place to grab a solid casual meal. read more

Fox Restaurant - BEC - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Breakfast anyone? On this Mother's Day all I wanted was some coffee and something yummy for my belly. So we all got in the car and headed to Avondale for The Fox Restaurant. When you walk up it's a cute small restaurant that packs a mighty punch with their decor, vibe and the menu. Normally the line is pretty long to get it but it moved quickly. While in line I was greeted by the owner Ian. He was so friendly and charismatic. He sat me down as I waited for my husband and kid to join and handed me a nice hot coffee which was soooooo good! The restaurant is decorated with all vintage art work and hand drawn art work from patrons. As well as different signs with funny phrases. My favorite was sign said " If you are grouchy, irritable or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you". Hahah I read it to my son because he tried to get mad about his dad taking forever to get the tablet out the car lol. Now back to the food! I had the French toast, with eggs over medium, turkey sausage and fruit. Everything was so good! I also caught a glimpse of their biscuits and I will definitely be back to try them. Besides the excellent service there I like that my Togo items were in a bag that said "Eat Local, Eat Often". I try to buy local as much but more importantly I love being able to support a local business as well as something that is a staple in the community. If you're even in Avondale or you're thinking of breakfast make sure you go to The Fox Restaurant! read more

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I stopped in here for a last minute Sunday breakfast/brunch. I can never seem to make it to a breakfast house early enough. I made it about 15mins before closing. The staff was nice enough to allow me to place an order and the time to eat it. They close at 2PM. I had a typical breakfast combo. 2 eggs, 2 pancakes and 4 pieces of turkey link sausages. Breakfast tasted great ! The pancakes were a little crispy just the way I like it. The atmosphere puts you in the mind of a diner or what we call in Chicago a "truck stop". I thought it was really cool to see all the future Picassos of the world. Lol The walls featured children's attempts of drawing a fox. It was also nice of the owner to come by and chat with me. I do think the restaurant could stand a little upgrading. Otherwise, nice spot. read more

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I honestly don't know why I don't come here more often! It's so good. The corned beef hash is literally my favorite breakfast item. They make it PERFECT. It's a nice char and the center is moist. Literally the best. The cheese eggs are really good as well. The grits are ok. I think I'm just picky with grits and prefer it made with heavy cream vs water. The biscuit is AMAZING. It's so big but also light and airy and you can taste the butter. It's so GOOD! The service is always amazing, will be going back for lunch soon. read more

Fox Restaurant - Corned beef hash breakfast - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

If you love diners and live in or around Avondale, then you need to try this spot. A classic diner with delicious food, I don't know how you could not love Fox. There's always a line for brunch on the weekend but it moves fast. My go-to is the tuna melt. I add bacon and red onion to it and it's delicious - gooey with crunchy bacon and thinly shaved red onion. I've watched them make it from the bar and was appalled by the insane amount of salt and butter, but it's so good I would still get it again. The pimento cheese burger is also excellent: cheesy and with a great sear - they cook it to medium which I would not necessarily ask for but I do like here. Onion rings are delicious. The booths are a fun place to sit at and admire all the hokey decorations. The bar is also a great spot if it's just you and a partner. This place is not large enough for a group bigger than four. Service is great - super friendly and funny. We have a great time every time we come here! read more

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It was a Thursday morning around 9:30 and it was standing room only. In fact we had to wait outside and were the first in line (outside). It took about 25 minutes before we finally got seated, but I will give the owner kudos for continually checking on us from time to time while we waited and letting us know how much longer it would be before we got seated. The wait was worth it. I had biscuits and gravy with a side order of crispy bacon. It was all very satisfying and delicious. The endless coffee hit the spot. The old style diner played older music and made one feel super comfortable. There's bar seating as well as booths and tables inside. There's also a couple of small tables with seating outside, but in Florida's heat and humidity it's nice to sit inside this time of year. 5 stars for great food and exemplary service. Check them out, and get there early! read more

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Very small but good diner! Great and fast service and great food! Good options. Would say 9.3/10 overall read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I loved this place from the moment we walked in the door. We had just flown in, and we were hungry and tired. We were greeted right away, told we could sit wherever we wanted. Our waitress immediately came over and took our order. The food came quickly. The food was superb! Mark had an omelet and I had the mini which was one egg (cooked my way) bacon, home fries, and raisin toast, because when raisin toast is an option on the menu, you have to get it. The ambiance was inviting, we were treated like old friends from the moment we walked in. If we do not return to visit on this trip, we definitely will the next! read more

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New favorite breakfast spot! I used to think most diners were pretty similar in their food quality but I was proved wrong with the Fox Restaurant. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a biscuit with a side of home fries. The biscuit melts in your mouth & I'm still thinking about it. Honorable mention is the waffle. Go there & try it yourself! read more

Great retro diner in Avondale. When you step inside, it feels like you're thrown back in time as if you're at a NYC or New Orleans diner with friendly staff. You can sit at the countertop in front of the grill. But my favorite part is that they serve the entire menu for breakfast. So you can order chili cheese fries if you wanted to start your day. Heads up: they don't serve alcohol so no mimosas. Highly recommend. read more

Fox Restaurant - Breakfast but the entire menu is available at this time so you can order lunch items. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I love a traditional american breakfast but i did not want to go to a regular diner, and that is how we can across this family owned restaurant less than 2 miles from our home. We had a two pancake breakfast and an omellete. The eggs are freshly cracked, the sausage tastes like heaven and does not compare to anything store bought, it tastes homemade! The pancakes had a nice toasty color on the bottom and also you can tell they make the batter every mornig. The biscuit was TO DIE FOR, it is sooooo soft and flavorful. We had it with the sausage gravy and it was a hit. The service was one of the best i have ever had. Very attentive, refilled my coffee as soon as it was half way, refilled our waters often, checked on us all the time and had such a positive energy that made it feel very welcoming and homey. The ambiance reminds me of a cozy home, every person that walked was so happy to be there, the staff love what they do and all the wall decor adds to the history of this restaurant. 10/10 experience! read more

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I just had the best biscuits and gravy and corn beef hash. I don't usually write reviews but I just had to today. Madelyn was GREAT I highly recommend this restaurant read more

The Fox is one of my favorite spots to grab breakfast on the weekend! There's usually a crowd, so I try to get there either early morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the rush. Even if I do have to wait, the line moves quickly, and the owners are often outside chatting with guests, which makes the wait bearable. My go-to meal is the French toast with grits and sweet tea, always delicious and perfectly cooked. I love sitting at the counter, where you can watch the team in action and really feel the friendly, hometown vibe. If you're looking for great food, good service, and that classic diner feel, The Fox is definitely worth the visit! read more

First of all, I love the way that the owner, Ian, greets all of his guests! The food is amazing. I usually get the Lemmy omelette.... It's delicious, and without the cheese it's very calorie conscious. Servers is always attentive, no matter who we get. Just incredible diner style food. It's usually packed, but they do everything they can to get you seated as soon as possible. It is an older building and that's what makes it so charming. Five stars. read more

The food is jaded and simple. Kitchen and tables lathered in grease. The service was great but lacking a sense of confidence in what was being served; and for good reason. The waffles were left out too long and became spongy, and some how the home fries were over cooked. Probably a timing issue, I get it. But for every dish before rush hour? read more

Everything was on point. Madeline was very friendly and super knowledgeable. What she didn't know she asked. The manager was pleasant & quick to help out with his staff. The steak & eggs were cooked Perfectly. Great lunch guys. See you soon.... read more

We love having breakfast at Fox Restaurant! The food is amazing, great coffee, and quickly friendly service!

Old school diner vibe and food. Sat at the counter. Wait staff knew customers names. Food was as expected. I had the corned beef hash with eggs and rye toast with a side of fruit. Coffee was only so so but that's how I feel about most coffee served in restaurants. read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My first time eating breakfast here and the food was amazing. It is a small restaurant, so I would say get there early or you could possibly be in line outside waiting for a table to be seated. It has a lot of old school photos, that gives that summer time diner theme. Will go back again. read more

Amazing food! Everything was done quick! Love love that place. Severs are very nice and is a very chill place to have some breakfast or brunch. read more

The Fox is my favorite breakfast restaurant of all time. EVER. any other suggestion for breakfast makes me roll my eyes, because they are nowhere close to the Fox!! My parents ate at the Fox the morning after their wedding 31 years ago, and I will eat at the Fox the morning after my wedding next week. Meals I love - French toast, coyote burger with fries and a side of coyote sauce, Philly cheesesteak, cheese grits, sausage egg cheese biscuit read more

What a fine! We were in the area and stumbled across the Fox restaurant. Ian, the owner happened to be there, I get the feeling he is there every day, and was beyond friendly. Our server,Sarah, provided incredible insight into the menu items. She has worked there for eight years! The food here is some of the best food I have ever had at a breakfast restaurant in my life. You could eat the gravy straight out of the bowl with nothing else it is that good! The French toast is some of the best French toast I've ever had. All of their food is fantastic and you cannot go wrong. The Fox restaurant has a family atmosphere and an old-school diner vibe to it. We will definitely be going back many, many, many times! read more

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Love this original-Avondale place! Only a few booths and spots at the bar; therefore, you wait in a line outside the door! But no frets... the line moves smoothly & quickly! So many great brunch choices: corned beef hash, brioche French toast, omelets, etc! There are lunch choices as well. The decor is classic, eclectic 1950s. PS - The coffee is great! Plus, the waitresses are so attentive! read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I'll just say first off. I have no idea why this place isn't more popular. That being said I've heard about it for years and finally got around to trying it. When I first arrived I immediately felted welcomed because it felt like a diner with super great energy. The place was clean and just felt really at home. The servers or whomever was behind the bar asked me how many was eating in and told me to choose where I would like. I asked and pointed to confirm is a certain table was ok and they agreed. Upon sitting down we were promptly greeted and asked if we would like drinks. Those did not take long at all to come out. Then we ordered and were checked on at least once before our food arrived. Let me just say, I order scrambled eggs soft everywhere I go and very very few places have gotten them right. I didn't mention any of this and didn't even say anything more than just scrambled eggs soft. My eggs may not look like it from the picture but they were perfect! They were soft scrambled with a little runny in them exactly how I like them. My cheese grits were pretty normal and great. But the pancakes, they were way better than I was expecting. They were so good that I actually finished them all. As usually I only finish half and don't care to finish the rest. Absolutely can't wait to come back and try more items. read more

Fox Restaurant - Bacon, cheese grits, and soft scrambled eggs. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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My favorite go to diner. I'm a sucker for their chili with a grilled cheese sandwich! Comfort food in the exact right way. Teen enjoys the blueberry waffles with fresh fruit. Fruit is always a good mix and not simply the cheap melons. Place is killer with the vibes! The man at the door is by far the coolest hostess to exist. He makes every moment worth the wait; A riot of awesome waitstaff at this place! Every employee makes this special. Parking for this place can be dicey. Usually street side parking is available down Ingleside or Riverside and is a short walk across the street from the restaurant. read more

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The service was great, very friendly. Food was very good and OJ seemed fresh. Would go again.

For a great breakfast or lunch- you can always count on The Fox Restaurant!! Patty Melt was mine (see pic) 5/5 Riverside omelet was hubbys 5/5 Coffee is always hot and fresh 5/5 Staff is chipper and pleasant 5/5 Decor is a riot!!! 10/5 read more

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Went for the 1st time after years of living here. I know I'm late. But my friend advocated for the BLFGT served with blue cheese crumbles and a fried egg. I gotta say it is tasty. I loved the sauce on the sandwich it has great flavor and kick from the horseradish. And we got a side of biscuit and it was wise choice. Carbs on carbs. How do you go wrong. read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The customer service we received from Sarah has to be the worst we have ever had. She would not check on us and when i was finally able to get her attention and ask for some mayo she walked away so fast i couldn't even ask for napkins. When she brought the mayo she threw it down and turned to walk away. She never looked at us or really spoke facing us. I have never had someone be so rude even when paying she thew or card in the middle of the table. I had to ask the much nicer lady for boxes and a bag because Sarah didn't help us. Our food wasn't even correct but it's ok because Sarah got to play with her phone and talk to other guest, just not us. read more

First time here, great diner atmosphere but could use some upkeep or a refresh. The back of my side of the booth caved in whenever I sat back too far. Came for breakfast and all three of us enjoyed our omelettes. The pesto on mine was a surprisingly good addition to all the vegetables, cheese and egg. The biscuit was big, fluffy and buttery. The potatoes were cooked well but had an unusual faint taste of cinnamon. The coffee was fantastic, always happy with a place that makes a great cup of regular coffee. Service was great, our waters and coffees were never empty. read more

Fox Restaurant - Coffee - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This isn't our first time but it has been over a year. We arrived around 12:30 (Sunday) and got lucky and didn't have to wait. Ellen greeted us and got our drink orders while we looked over the menus. We ordered and didn't have to wait long for our food. Our complaints: friendly staff, really attentive, too much bacon, food was cooked perfectly, really cool and fun decor. I got bacon cheeseburger with provolone and fries with side of ranch. My boyfriend got the French toast breakfast with cheesy eggs, too much bacon lol, cheesy grits. We took the extra bacon home to our pup. *We don't expect staff to be perfect and have a smile on their face at all times. They are humans working a hard job dealing with entitled ppl. read more

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We haven't been to The Fox in a long time and my son suggested it for breakfast for Mother's Day weekend. We arrived early and had a short wait for a table. There's always a line outside so that tells you something right there! We were waited on right away and we ordered the eggs and corned beef hash (scrambled for hubby and over easy for my son) and I had the Ortega omelette. The corned beef hash is made in house and it is fantastic! I will order it the next time we go. The Ortega omelette was delish as well and tasted so fresh with the fresh tomatoes on top. I would absolutely get it again. The biscuits were yummy and the grits were nice and creamy and had a perfect consistency. The weakest thing was the coffee, literally. But we won't hold that against them, ha ha. read more

I've eaten at the Fox several times now and the breakfast is always delicious. The pancakes are not like any I have had before. They are fluffy and sweet almost like a cake and you only need a little syrup for it to be even more delicious. The bacon is always crispy and salty. I've tried the French toast which is good as well. The only breakfast item that lacks in my opinion is the turkey sausage which has been very dry. Skip that and get the bacon or regular sausage. The owner is great and takes his restaurant seriously and will come to recognize you if you visit 2+ times which is a nice feeling that I haven't experienced anywhere else in Jax. The restaurant is classic movie style diner which of course means it could use some updating but that's part of the charm. Just don't crowd around his front door and you will be fine :). read more

Fox Restaurant - Pancake! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Literally the best breakfast ive probably had in a while. I got the steak and eggs The steak was top tier cooked to perfect medium rare and eggs were fluffy, you also get what you pay for here. The manager and employees are nice and I love the atmosphere. It was quick and no wait and they were pretty busy. Highly highly recommend read more

The service and atmosphere was absolutely adorable! The manager and staff were fast and friendly! We look forward to another brunch date here read more

Fox Restaurant - Menu - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This bustling little diner in Avondale always has a long line of eager patrons! Friendly staff, good food, and a great cup of coffee! No reservations or call aheads here, but the line outside moves quickly with consistent check ins from staff (and even a few bubbles blown our way by one waiter)! If you're looking for quick, tasty food at a good price, look no further. I'll definitely be stopping by again soon! read more

Fox Restaurant - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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There was a line outside of the restaurant for the indoor seating on a Sunday morning, but we didn't mind to take the last 2 outside seats. The food was ok, it took a little long to get it, but we didn't mind as it was lovely out. My Greek omelette was good. The fruit cup was kinda dull and had lots of bananas. Service was great, our drink were refilled timely. read more

Fox Restaurant - Greek omelette with fruit cup and biscuit - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Finally made it to the Fox. I dig local spots like this. A good ol greasy spoon. The food is just ok, so I had to give it a 4 instead of 5. Sorry. It also took a long time for standard grub. But I will give you that the place was slam packed. But still... lol The host dude that comes outside to shuttle people to seats based on party size - super cool. Great vibes. Checks on you occassionally thru the meal. People like that keep patrons like me coming back. The coffee needs help in there though. Ouch. Bacon is on the soggy side. Too much butter on the toast. Yeah, it is a diner. All is well. Oh, and the prices are reasonable so much respect on that. I will be back! At some point. haha read more

Fox Restaurant - The Lemmy - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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May have just found my new favorite diner! Happily greeted when we walked in, staff really made us feel welcome. Restaurant is very clean and you can tell everyone cares. My omelet was about the best I've ever had and the hubby really enjoyed his salad. Overall, we will be back! read more

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