I have eaten here several times. The food is pretty decent. Not as exceptional as some people have raved about. The diner atmosphere is pretty chill. The staff is kind and helpful. It is a smaller joint so tables aren't plentiful. I recommend going earlier in the morning to avoid waiting. read more

Stopped here to have a late breakfast with my friends and we were pleasantly surprised. For under 10 dollars you can have a huge meal that will more than satisfy you. After stopping at several breakfast joints along a road trip, I can say that this was the best stop of all. Good tasting food, very attentive service and a nice old fashioned diner atmosphere. We visited in a late morning during a weekday, so we did not encounter a busy place. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to people looking for a delicious simple breakfast. read more

Checked this place out while visiting my Jax-residing brother and sister in law. What a perfect breakfast spot! The menu had everything you'd expect and then some, coffee was fresh and in our mugs seconds after we sat down, and the customer service was top notch. read more

I had heard so many great things about this place but I live out at the beaches and never wanted to drive that far for breakfast. However, we didn't want to miss out on a great breakfast spot so we made the haul one Saturday morning out to the Fox. We only had to wait about 10 minutes because we got there pretty early, I think around 8:30am. The menu is pretty basic. I ordered a waffle, eggs, sausage links and grits. Everything was amazing! The waffle was so delicious. The service was great too! Very nice staff. We will definitely be back and it was worth the drive. read more

Fox Restaurant - Scrambled eggs w/cheese, cheese grits and sausage links....Delicious! So much flavor! - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I can not seem to get enough of their food. Be it lunch or breakfast time their corned beef hash and eggs is to die for. The fact that they serve a great plate of perfectly fried green tomatoes is also a most definite bonus. A small, down to earth food joint that will help kick start your weekend, or help you recharge as you progress through the workweek. read more

The service was outstanding. The waiter had a great sense of humor and was prompt to fill up our coffee. In terms of food, I order a waffle with whip cream and strawberries. It was good, but I do not know if you can go wrong with a waffle. I will have to go back and try the other food as well. Overall, it is a small and low priced diner. Do not have high expectation in regards to ambiance or a breathtaking menue. Nonetheless, it is a great place for a casual breakfast. You can also stroll around Avondale after breakfast. read more

Went for breakfast on a sunday morning and loved the experience. Sat at the bar because there isnt much seating. The place is small, a narrow spot between shops in avondale. Great service from all employees. Decor was cool and matched the atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try something else :) read more

Delicious choices for breakfast. The staff in super friendly and accommodating. The grits are delicious! And the omelettes are loaded in flavor! read more

Had a fabulous breakfast!! Biscuits were light and fluffy and the gravy perfect! Great pancakes and everything was tasty!! Will definitely be going back! read more

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Located in Avondale, this hidden little gem serves up the nostalgia with the simplicity of everyday classics. Their biscuits and gravy are no joke!!! We also LOVED their 50s style ambiance from the decor to the music playing within the restaurant. We'll most definitely be back ;) read more

Fox Restaurant - Biscuits & Gravy - the perfect pair, must try ;) - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

A small wait for a small diner in a small bubble just outside of the city. The atmosphere is clean, welcoming and efficient with smiles and tattoos all around. The Coyote Burger is a HUGE hit but I love their omelets which are made from fresh cracked eggs and clean ingredients, no oil! What you order is what you get, clean food prepared to order! The servers are super cool and very kind while the owner, Ian, makes this place well worth the wait by coming around and saying hi, checking in to let you know he sees you waiting. Never feel rushed and always feel satisfied...check it out and see for yourself! read more

Hands down the best biscuit & gravy combo in Jacksonville! The biscuits were beautifully flaky, fluffy, and moist. I think everything else on the menu is your typical diner food, but the biscuits & gravy keep me coming back. They're open for a short period of time so traffic is pretty heavy. Come prepared to wait outside from anywhere between 10-30mins. read more

Well. You want breakfast? You want it local? You want a hometown vibe? Okay this is 4 stars for that. NOTHING SPECIAL but RELIABLE in a nice part of Jacksonville. Good to bring out of town folks but BEWARE on weekends there can be a wait. read more

Wonderful food, staff, service and the owner (Ian) was awesome! The portions are huge and the coffee is great!

Great little diner! The food is great, the staff are friendly & very attentive. Looking forward to another meal there soon! read more

Fox Restaurant - Delicious hot coffee, cute logo. - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Not much to say here... The breakfast is great the atmosphere is awesome. Eating here is always enjoyable. My girlfriend and I rarely wait to be seated here... most of the time we just go straight to the bar and order. We enjoy watching the food cook on the grill from where we sit. We enjoy going here for a meal, the food is always good, and we're always treated kindly. Of all the similar breakfast/diner places that I've been to in the area this one is my favorite and has never let me down. That's enough for me to give 5 stars. read more

This hole in the wall is great! It's such a friendly environment and the food is great! We had a grilled sandwich to an omelet to corn beef with hashbrowns and everything was perfect! The service Ishtar and the feel the restaurant has is just so chill. Totally coming back! read more

This place has been my favorite for a long time. It has been consistent with its quality dishes as well as the friendly staff. I always look forward to eating here. read more

Fox Restaurant - Corn Beef Hash and Eggs - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Eclectic All American diner. Nestled in the heart of Avondale this cool breakfast-lunch joint keeps things simple yet captures the wonderful quirky nature of riverside Avondale. The food was fantastic, I ordered the corn beef hash with eggs over hard eggs and corned beef came together perfectly in a filling get your money's worth combination. The grits I had on the side we're also hit and delicious softly buttered and salted.the staff was very attentive and even helped me correct my order when I accidentally ordered the lunch sand which instead of the breakfast plate. read more

Fox Restaurant - Corn beef hash with eggs over hard, grits, wheat toast and piping hot coffee. All under 13$ - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food was horrible and they didn't even want to know what was wrong with it. The eggs were burnt, sausage was under cooked, potatoes under cooked. Overall food was horrible and service wasn't that good either. read more

Consistently on point. We try new places around town and a lot of times the experience ends with, "We should've just gone to The Fox.."

Recently had the pleasure of being invited out to breakfast at the Fox in the lovely Avondale section of Jacksonville. At first, it appears that it is just another diner but that is So not the case. I was starving so I ordered the biscuits and gravy. Ok... my Mom makes the BEST biscuits and gravy, but these were a very close 2nd. The little spicy kick put it over the edge for me. If you're in the mood for a delicious home cooked and inexpensive breakfast - do yourself a favor and visit The Fox :) read more

Delish. Had the ruben. Boyfriend had a burger and he really liked it. Sarah was a great sever. Yay The Fox! Im so full!

Awesome breakfast. Quick and friendly service. Our go to when guests are in town or a special occasion. Sometimes a line but always first come first serve and moves fast! read more

The Fox is a breakfast go-to for my little family. They probably have the best traditional breakfast fare in the area. Their pancakes are exceptional! Another reviewer described their decor as "humorously decorated" which is a great way to describe it. Lots of delightful silliness on the walls. The service is always friendly and fast. If you're looking for a traditional diner breakfast, this is the place. They do have some fun and slightly different omelettes. It gets pretty busy on the weekends, with a line out the door, but you can likely walk right in to a table on weekdays. read more

I've heard people raving about this place. I stopped in for breakfast. The waitress wasn't very friendly. I had an omelette, toast, potatoes. The omelette was tasteless, greasy, and the eggs overdone. The potatoes had no taste, other than they didn't taste fresh. The toast was good. My waitress took awhile to get to me. I thought how weird, since the place wasn't busy at all. My opinion is they could step it up by cooking less greasy and sloppy, and do more fresh food, especially for the price. The waitress could be more personable, but everyone can gave an off day. read more

Let me Preface this review by stating the following facts about me that will affect this review: I am a true southern, with a country girl appetite and a love of food. I am all about flavor. With that being said, I went to Fox for breakfast. I arrived at 9:30 AM on a Thursday. No line, no wait. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by two staff people. I was told to sit wherever I wanted so I chose a seat at the bar just to the left of the grill. (I also like to watch my food being cooked). I ordered french toast, one biscuit with gravy, two eggs, and a large orange juice. French toast: very thin pieces of texas toast covered in graham crackers, that were slung on the grill from some refrigerator storage area. It reminded me of Burger King french toast... not good. I like my french toast made from thick slices of french bread, hand dipped in an egg and milk mixture, then covered with cinnamon and sugar, not this stuff. It was ok, but nothing to brag about. Biscuit and gravy: a wonderfully buttery biscuit just the way this southern girl likes them. Yum! However, the gravy was a bit thin, and bland. It didn't really have much taste, and neither did the sausage in it. It tasted really processed. As a whole, nothing to brag about. The biscuit was good, and since the restaurant is like 3 mins away from my house, I would go back for the biscuit. Eggs: I had mine scrambled. They were fair. Nothing special. It is difficult to mess up scrambled eggs Orange juice: It came out of a gallon jug that I could clearly see sitting in the refrigerator, not fresh squeezed. Boring. All in all. I think its a bit over-hyped. The food isn't amazing. I might go back to try lunch one day, but if I never go back, I don't think I will lose sleep over it. I was just expecting more. And this was just... eh. read more

This place is a great place to catch up with people over some good food. When I come, I like the fried green tomatoes. Their potato salad is unique but it's also really good. My friends really the pancakes. It's an older diner but you can't go wrong with the food. read more

This is a trendy little place with real character, and great breakfast. The pancakes, and waffles are unbelievable. Light, crispy, and yum-my. This is written a few weeks since my last visit, and thinking about it is making my mouth water. The portions, quality, and price make this place a must try. The only reason they get a 4-star is from the last visit. I have a feeling that something ticked off the staff, because a few of them were kind of pissy. Our waitress included. Fortunately, the previous 2 visits showed a great staff with the customer in mind. Again, our waitress included. Besides that one oops! this place is a 5-star. read more

The Ortega Omelet will always be a winner here! Best cheese grits in Jacksonville. The newer waitstaff is not quite as friendly as the ones we used to know, hopefully they can get that kink worked out. We'll always love the Fox! read more

Always our favorite for breakfast or lunch! You can't go wrong with a burger at lunchtime....they have like 10 on the menu and all are good! Love the Fried Green Tomato BLT, the Ortega Omelette, a Waffle, the Super Fox breakfast, and of course....the Big Kahuna burger. :) read more

What does the fox say? apparently he said #eatgood my friend Joyce comments on my pic from instagram. I have heard about the elusive fox for sometime now. It has been right in front of my face for a long time. It's near the Casbah, kinda close to Biscotti's and across from the brick. Its a hidden hole in the wall. This place should be on triple D. The service is always top notch. I saw on the wall thay won best waitstaff for folio in the past and i see why. When you walk in your transported to a different place. There random shh on the wall like Urkel figures, a painting of a doberman doggy that looks just like my dog, old G.I. Joes, random shhh evrywhere but it adds to the ambiance.It's a small place but its cozy AF. This is how I know it's good, because everytime i go there theres a line out the door....dont fret it moves fast and plus my little bro loves it and hes hard to please hes like a young spoiled prince. He always gets the "Honky Tonk" that sawceage gravy doh lawd. The waffles n french toast are bomb. I have yet to try a burger but you can see them all over the place. The fox has an awesome shirt, its a drawing of a fox by a youngin its the most horrible/awesome drawing you'll ever see. I tried to buy the shirt but it was sold out. The staff always has cool tattoos and a unique swagger, i took a pic of my waitresses arm it had a ranbow of barrel of monkeys linked together, she said it represents her fam. This place is a must go. Prices are spot on, staff is on point, the vibe is like none other. read more

I stopped in to Jax while traveling - to my favorite restaurant. I spent a lot of time here in the early 90s when you could get a good country breakfast. But now that there's new owners and the menu's changed and I have been diagnosed with Celiac - I had to ask about the "home fries" - how they were cooked - etc. I didn't expect the dismissive response -Instead of just answering me - the waitress and the cook went on and on about how cooking certainly must destroy the gluten - basically as if I was just being ridiculous. I opted to not take the risk and just ordered the eggs though they did toast the gluten free bread I brought with me. When the ice tea came - I asked for a straw and the waitress - in a disgusted voice - said something like - "you want gluten free but you don't mind using a straw that's ruining the environment." I was totally baffled how one compares to the other. For that matter why are they carrying plastic straws if it's such an important issue to them? I use straws because it's more pleasant to drink cold drinks through them and I also like to avoid how the ice can shift suddenly while drinking from a glass and end up all down my blouse. I don't know? Do I really have to justify why I use a straw? The question should be why is The Fox still using plastic straws? I would really appreciate it if the staff could be a little more prepared, gracious and empathetic to people who ask for gluten-free. It's not a fad. It's not an attempt to make their lives harder. I don't expect anyone to change the menu - just be able to answer my questions intelligently and not try to make me feel like Im wasting their time. In comparison to the old Fox - the breakfast has gone downhill - the tea isn't that great. The service comes with an attitude. The decor is some kind of attempt to preserve the Foxes original flavor but it doesn't - it's just tacky. I recommend trying to catch up to the 21 century. I travel a lot and lots of restaurants offer gluten free options or alternatives. It's not rocket science. read more

We were driving around looking for a breakfast joint. I called around and luckily they did not have a line (on most mornings, be prepared to wait!). We were able to snag seats at the bar, which was a fun experience. Try the Honky Tonk omelette, home fries (not that greasy), the French toast & pork sausage patty :) Wow very very yummy!! I loved that sausage patty LOL Great service and ventilation, and the decor was cute and made for conversation starters. The waitress even saw me eyeing a cupcake that was given to the staff from a bakery down the street. She just gave it to me since it seemed I wanted it more than she did haha that was nice of her :) read more

OMG The corn beef hash is homemade and absolutely to die for scrumptious! They serve it all day long! Get it ! Service is excellent! We'll definitely be back for more treats! Worth the waiting time. read more

Delicious diner food. My omelette was fan-freaking-tastic. Even though we had a grumpy waitress who repeatedly rolled her eyes at us, it somewhat fit with the diner atmosphere. read more

Classic throwback diner feel! It's a place where you hang with other locals and the employees are your friends! The fried green tomatoes are a must!! Also, the Coyote burger is delicious and perfect whenever!! read more

Free coffee while you wait on the weekends (and you will certainly be waiting for a while if you show up past 9:15am or so)! The staff is quirky and delightful, and the food is straightforwardly delicious. I like to sit at the bar and watch the cook make eggs 72 ways at once. Seating is incredibly limited, maybe 10 tables in the whole restaurant. This is usually my 2nd choice to Biscottis...you know, when i'm feeling less snooty. read more

A classic brunch staple of Jacksonville. It's one of those places you where you go to have a good breakfast. There isn't anything particularly unique about the food. The only thing that stands out, really, is the fox memorabilia that adorns the walls. In all of my years attending this restaurant, I haven't had a bad experience. I just have positive memories (even though for one period of time they seemed to hire only snarky waiters... that phase has since ended). I still remember, spinning on the bar stool as a little girl, ordering eggs and potatoes, while counting as many foxes as I could spy-with-my-little-eye. read more

Lovely little "hole in the wall" feel place. Good food and great service! A must stop when looking for breakfast in Avondale!