First visit, and truly amazing! We enjoyed a delicious waffle breakfast along with some wonderful…read morecoffee drinks. The waffle breakfast choices are truly one-of-a-kind, and I love that you can build your waffle just the way you desire! It's a locally owned gem and such a unique spot in JAX! We were even offered a taste of their delicious coffee ice cream, which was absolutely delightful. The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and inviting. We will definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious ice cream and desserts! Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Great waffles ice cream combination. My grandsons new favorite! Service was great and place was…read moreclean. It was $25 for one waffle and a kids waffle. I didn't get a picture of the kids waffle because he swallowed it. It was very good but expensive.

When I first walked in, I was overwhelmed by all the options, but the woman at the register was so…read morenice and conversational. I ended up getting a chicken salad croissant, a cheese danish, and two macaroons. It was all amazing! Probably the best macaroons I've ever had, they were soft and flaky and had such a good flavor. The Sandwich and danish were great too. Even though they must have been busy, the staff checked in on me a couple times which I really appreciated. I'll definitely come back here at some point!

I have dreams of this croissant sandwich all the time. The fig jam. The bleu cheese. The flakiest…read morebuttery croissant. Any time I can make it to any of the locations I am thrilled to get this. And an iced latte with rose flavor... and rose petals?! Pretty AND delicious. Really one of my favorites spots for a latte. The service is always excellent and it's such a nice spot to just sit and sip. Inside or outside. Plenty of seating both places.

Since this restaurant opened in our neighborhood, we've been coming here regularly. At their…read moreprevious location, the space was much smaller, often crowded, and the parking lot was limited, so we didn't visit very often. The food is consistently served just as it should be--hot dishes arrive hot, cold dishes arrive cold, and we never have to wait long for our meals. The staff remembers us and always greets us warmly. It's the kind of place where you can truly relax and feel as comfortable as if you were eating at home. The dining area is bright and very clean. The décor has a contemporary art vibe that would look great in photos and on social media. Parking is plentiful and easy to navigate. Having Walmart in the same shopping center is also very convenient, since we can stop by for errands on the way home. This has become one of our favorite local spots.

Canopy Road Cafe is usually hopping and there's good reason for that. We had a wait on this Sunday,…read morebut that was mainly because there was rain outside and there tables in the patio weren't accessible. The wait was well worth it. The restaurant itself is small, the space used well. The decor bright and clean and all the service from the time of check in, along with the meal was stellar. With this being my first visit, I went for the basics for my breakfast. The eggs, coffee and sausage were really good. I like my coffee a bit stronger, but that's a preference thing. The hash browns were so crispy, so tasty. Some of the best I've had. No soft middle, just cooked to perfection. The pancake fantastic as well. Great taste, great consistency, just a hint of sugar. Canopy Road Cafe is a really solid choice for your breakfast or brunch and I highly recommend you give them a try.

Julington Fish Camp is always a great choice! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked--from the raw oysters and blackened fish with creamy grits and collard greens to the crispy fried seafood platter. The wedge salad was fresh and loaded with blue cheese and bacon, and every dish came out hot and delicious. The highlight of our visit was the service. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently excellent service--we'll definitely be back!

We recently visited Julington Creek Fish Camp to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, the food…read morewas wonderful. Everything brought to the table tasted fresh and delicious. For appetizers, we started with the snapper bites and the fried blue crab claws. Both were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. For our entrees, we decided on the seafood broil and the fried platters. Both dishes hit the spot. The portion sizes were well balanced, and we left feeling satisfied rather than overly full. On top of that, the pricing was great. Our waiter was great, but the pacing of the meal could have been smoother since it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees. There were a couple of other notable downsides. The restaurant was quite loud, and to top it all off, a woman at the table right next to us had her shoes off. Management really should have controlled that kind of behavior, as it detracts from the dining experience. Furthermore, despite making reservations to celebrate our anniversary, the restaurant did not acknowledge it at all. That was unfortunate. Still, the quality of the food and the service from our waiter kept things afloat.

We had a party reservation for 14 and our sever Sonya handled our whole table by herself with such…read moregrace like she was born to it. The kitchen staff were amazing and all 14 dishes came out at the same time and we're all hot like they were just made.

**Great Experience & Excellent Service!**…read more As a Cooper's Hawk Wine Club member from Virginia, I always enjoy visiting different locations when I travel. This location is fairly new since my last visit to the Jacksonville area, as I usually visit the Southside Town Center location. Heidi welcomed me and got my tasting started. She was warm, friendly, and very cordial. She later handed me off to Isaac, and he absolutely made my visit. Once I shared that I was a Wine Club member who simply wanted to relax and enjoy my tasting, he understood the assignment! He was attentive without hovering, kept my pours coming, and gave me the space to just chill--that was exactly my vibe. Isaac's customer service was genuine, effortless, and memorable. I left feeling relaxed, appreciated, and simply...nice. He truly sealed my trip to the 904! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the Jacksonville area. Thank you, Heidi and especially Isaac, for making my visit such an enjoyable one!

We were in Mandarin recently so my wife suggested we check out The Cavern. They're at 9825 San Jose…read moreon the east side of the road in a shopping plaza. We'd been there more than a few times back when it was Jax Craft Beer but this was our first time since they changed to The Cavern. The first thing we noticed was the huge, cool bar that's been added. We started with the House Made Pretzel. The pretzel itself was great and the beer cheese with it was excellent! I ordered the Basan with a few minor modifications. I asked for it without pickles or hot mustard. Everything else worked together really well on a good ground chicken patty.. The candied jalapeños added an especially unique touch. My wife ordered the Brick Burger which is super unique (menu pics in the comments). Like me, she liked how everything worked together. She said she might ask for no mashed potatoes next time though. They weren't bad, she just thought the burger would be just as good without it. We had the pleasure of meeting some of our group members while we were there, which was awesome. We also got to meet the owner, Aaron as well. He's a super nice guy who seems to really care about what they're doing at The Cavern. One final note: they were doing something while we were there that seemed really cool. On Saturdays, they do a beer sharing event. In short, people can buy an extra beer from the cooler that gets shared with everyone in the place by way of small sample size glasses. That's a super cool idea I've never seen anywhere else and it makes for a really cool community vibe. This was our first time at The Cavern Pub but it won't be our last. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

The sign on the billboard just says Pub!…read more It's in between H & R Block and Wing it This is actually my 2nd visit here. I just forgot to check in. Let me tell you this place is popular! The bar was pretty full when we arrived, so we took a seat on the couch for a second, before we decided to start browsing the beers in the frig and on the wall! Such an interesting place. I chose a beer to take home. Tyler the bartender introduced himself to me and we chatted a bit, and he took my order. Such a nice guy! The 1st time I ordered a Quad and the Gringo nachos. The bar was full, and people were shooting pool and playing darts. Tyler was the bartender again, and he remembered me. Then also the owner's son introduced himself to us. Such a good vibe here! I order a Quad, and it was on special for $4.99 a pint! Scored on that one! Also ordered the grilled cheese and sweet potato fries (I met to order the zucchini sticks) Next time! The Quad was great! I don't know why that grilled cheese was so freaking good! (it's just grilled cheese, right?) lol the sweet potato fries were also good but let me tell you about that made from scratch ranch dressing! Hidden valley ain't got nothing on this Ranch Dressing! It took those sweet potatoes fries to the next level They do run out of items, so make sure you have a 2nd option in mind! They also make from scratch, pretzels and perogies. If your Vegetarian they have: The grilled cheese, Gringo Nachos and Potato Perogies Tyler also said you can bring in food from other establishments.

Came here with some friends on a Saturday morning. Joined the wait list and it didn't take too long…read morefor us to be seated. The restaurant was spacious, clean, and packed but it wasn't overcrowded. Once we were seated, our waitress came to take our orders. She was phenomenal! Service was great, we were taken care of, and our waters always refilled. I ordered the following: Honey butter mini biscuits: 8.5/10 - warm, fluffy, buttery, and it came with a side of honey butter and blueberry compote? The honey butter was the star and it was so delicious on top of the warm biscuit. They were mini sized but they in my opinion, was the perfect size. I loved the flavor of the blueberry compote but it was a little too runny for me. When you mix the whipped honey butter and blueberry together, it was so yummy!!! You get alot for your order too. We had plenty to go around and extra among the 3 of us. Market veggie sandwich with potatoes: 9/10 - I really enjoyed this sandwich. It will packed with roasted crimini mushrooms, onions and spinach with basil pesto, mayo and mozzarella cheese. I opted for a side of potatoes instead of their salad. The sandwich was hearty, flavorful, and fresh. But their potatoes were to die for! Perfectly crispy and buttery! I would absolutely get this sandwich again. Million dollar bacon: 9/10 - my favorite side of all time is their million dollar bacon. It's sweet, smokey, crispy, and has a hint of spice from the black pepper and cayenne. I absolutely enjoyed the candied bacon. I even put some in my veggie sandwich and it reminded me of an elevated BLT. Overall, First Watch is definitely a breakfast staple for us. Great service and amazing food? I think yes!!!

This is my go-to brekkie place!!! Always have great dishes and good variety with their seasonal…read moremenu. I always get the chicken apple sausage or million dollar bacon.... mmmmm so good! This time I ordered the carne asada tacos and the steak was super juicy and tender. The eggs were fluffy and it was nicely paired with fresh avocado, pickled onions, and crema sauce. Delish! My dad got the salmon eggs benedict and said it was delicious. I always get great service at the Mandarin location on San Jose. Love this place!

Tasty classic breakfast options, quick kitchen, pleasant staff, diner vibes. Always busy, tight…read moreparking.

I've been here a few times when I visit my parents in Florida. They like it. I've actually had a…read morefew good meals here but the last time was awful. Long wait times to get a table and after we were seated we sat for about 10 minutes without even getting coffee. We had to raise our hand and ask for it. She also never came over to refill them. I ordered a special they had and it was so gross. Not sure what leftover crap they threw on the plate but we were not impressed. Definitely won't return.

The staff is friendly and this place is a wonderful place for brunch. The biscuits and smashbrowns…read moreare crispy and yummy!

The food was very good, but I do wish they had more options for sides. This is a great grab and go…read morebreakfast style, but wouldn't be the place for sit down breakfast/brunch vibe if that's what you are looking for. Their biscuits are 11/10!!!! The gravy on the five and dime was particularly delicious

Had a nice breakfast, french toast, grits, both were really good, coffee is great. Great server,…read morevery attentive but not overly so. Only issue: I wish they offered smaller portions, it was way too much food for me and my friend.

Terrific little spot with a mix of traditional breakfast food plus excellent southern and TexMex…read moreoptions. This is the epitome of diner food done well with generous portions. We had a 5 person party and waited ~10 min for a table. Not bad at all. We were seated outdoors facing the river, which was lovely. Service was quick and attentive without being overbearing. Everyone in our party loved their food. My husband had outstanding biscuits and gravy. He is picky about biscuits, and these were done right. He was delighted! I had the Southwest Bowl, which was so fresh and absolutely delicious. I would absolutely get it again. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping here for a some brunch!