What a hidden gem! I really loved this spot in Riverside. The owner is Filipina and carries many…read morebooks by Filipino writers, which I love. I love the way the store is set up and the variety of books. They also have book clubs, one is a cookbook club which I think is a genius idea! Super cool spot!

Where do I even start with how fabulous and fantastic Femme Fire Books is? They are the literal…read morebookstore dream for a book girlie like me. Located behind Cultivate on Park Street, Vanessa curates her tiny store with diverse and forward-thinking books spanning all genres of fiction and nonfiction, as well as adorable stickers and reading tchotchkes. I'm a big fan of their Blind Date with a Book, which you can also find at other local stores like Temporium. If they don't have a book that you may be on the look out, there's a little box to request it. They hold wonderful events that are inclusive of everyone, and they put the community first time and time again. They partner with other local businesses to host events, such as hosting their book club at Alewife (RIP) or now BREW. I think my favorite events that they've held have been the Book Club Fairs (where you can meet the leaders of different book clubs in Jax), Grown-Up Book Fairs (think Scholastic Book Fair for adults), and their Book Swaps (where you can bring up to 10 of your own used books and swap for 10 new-to-you used books).

Great for those with niche interests or lovers of slightly less popular authors, as works by big…read morenames in certain genres may be limited. I could spend days in here going through everything. Bring in your books to exchange! Bonus for polite staff and a clean bathroom.

Miles and miles of books in this 10,000 sf book store. They have it all, speciality items, hard to…read morefind, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, politics. They buy and sell... books and puzzles. Plan to spend some time wandering. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Cafe Resistance is a Black-owned community spot founded by State Rep. Angie Nixon. The bookstore…read morefeatured books by Black and marginalized authors which were sorted by age groups from young children to adult. There was also a shelf that held free books available in addition to a food pantry for those in need. The coffee shop serves coffee, smoothies, and food items including their famous chili which I had to try. It was hearty & delicious and lived up to the hype! The ONLY reason that I didn't try the cornbread is because they were out that day.

Nice spot to stop and grab a quick sandwich or a fresh coffee. I was amazed at the complexity of…read morethe flavor of my butter pecan latte with an extra shot of espresso. This location is nice and cozy and the perfect spot to grab a book and learn something new. Very culturally educating experience.

Nothing I love more than a quiet Saturday with a coffee and books. This location had tons of…read morejournal options which I enjoyed and lots of sales. The three books I went looking for they didn't have any in stock which was disappointing. I think its a good location for a quick stop but they had challenges with stock

I was sent to the store by my partner on restock day to look for some Pokémon, and I was helped by…read morethe wonderful Persia. She was so sweet patient and informative and helped answer all of my questions in regards to restocks and how we can make purchases, etc.. She deserves a promotion y'all! She single handily is the reason why I will be coming back to this location.

This is the bookstore I would've opened if I had the time and money. Not only are the books spread…read moreout but the owners husband's artwork are all over to enjoy. Beautiful music plays throughout while I was looking through the books as well as pretty scents. Books are tucked in corners or drawers so you never know what you are going to find. I also like that there are unusual books and items that you normally don't see in other bookstores. I look forward to coming here more often.

Discovered this little piece of heaven with my best friend. And I have been there many times since…read more The owners are kind and thier prices are outstanding. Books in every nook and cranny. To bad they are moving locations.

Our Red Hat chapter decided to try the High Tea for our October 2025 meeting. There were twelve of…read moreus and we were seated at lovely decorated tables. Miss Pat chooses the individual table settings from her vast collection and every place was beautiful. The menu is "set" but they were so nice and accommodated my onion allergy, sometimes by making me a separate dish! This was wonderful! We ate everything that was served with great enjoyment! Miss Pat explained everything as the courses were served--a bit of history and descriptions. I don't think a crumb was left! Then, of course, we took advantage of the many gifts in the shop. Most of us found at least one item to purchase, either for ourselves or for someone special. You cannot go wrong!!!I also purchased my favorite Muffaletta mix because it has no onions in it! Delicious on any type of meat sandwich, or spread on pizza. Thank you to Miss Pat!! (Better hurry and go, though, because this will be her last winter holidays with the shop--she's retiring!!)

I've always wanted to go to a tearoom and on my birthday this year, decided to try this place out…read more My husband and two other friends joined us and we did not know what to expect walking in. Parking lot is a bit rough as it's not paved but it's fine, there's room for parking. Upon walking in, we were surprised and delighted on how cute this tea room was! There were a lot of trinkets, adorned ornaments, teas, gifts, etc. around the store. We scheduled for noon on a Tuesday and only waited about 5 minutes until we were whisked away to our table. The table set up itself was so delicate, beautiful, and I felt that I should be dressed up like I was going to the Kentucky derby haha. The tea room was clean, bright, and I loved how the area is a little private. We sat down and Ms. Pat helped us right away! Ms. Pat was so pleasant, sweet, and explained all the courses and what we're having. We had the following: Pot of tea: I believe it was an English black tea with some milk and raw brown sugar. You know a tearoom is legit when they have sugar cubes and and cream in a fancy container. I was so wowed the delicate set up of the table. I truly felt like I was having afternoon tea with a member of the royal family. I enjoyed this tea's flavor and Ms. Pat came around and refilled our teacups on a timely basis. I added some cream and two sugar cubes and it was delightful. The tearoom experience comes with 6 courses *with x/10 ratings: 1st Course--Strawberry cold soup, fresh fruit, and jalapeno honey. Ms. Pat told us to pour the jalapeno honey on the fresh fruit for an explosion of flavor. She said the jalapeno honey works really well with the fresh fruit. She was not kidding! That combination might seem weird but it worked perfectly with the acidity of the fruit mixed with the sweetness/spiciness from the jalapeno and honey. The strawberry cold soup was also very fruity, fresh, and light. It reminded me of eating freshly pureed strawberries with yogurt! The fruits ((berries and pineapple) were also fresh and you could tell in each bite. We also had some pita dippers with some brie/jam! The brie combined with the jelly on top of the pita chip, was one of the best bites ever! 9/10 for sure! 2nd Course - Veggie tray. It consisted of fresh heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, and carrots with a side of homemaker buttermilk ranch. the veggies were fresh as well and I felt each snap or crunch every time I took a bite of a veggie. The ranch was good too! It went so well with the veggies. . 7/10 3rd Course - Ms. Pat likes to call this course a spinoff on "Fish and Chips". We had homemade kettle chips to go along with a curried fish dip and peach salsa. The chips were crunchy, crispy, and flavorful and the dip and salsa went extremely well the chips. No complaints here! The real show as the fish dip and we found ourselves wanting more of it. Then came the deviled eggs. They were so creamy, flavorful, and soft. I wanted to take the whole tray with me!! I love eggs and here, they know how to do their deviled eggs! I would come back just for the eggs haha 8.5/10 4th Course - Fancy Assortment of Tea Sandwiches: Lettuce sandwich with pickled veggies, cucumber sandwiches, pumpkin-butter & sliced apple on pecan-dipped cinnamon-raisin bread, and some chicken salad cups. The sandwiches blew my mind away! The sandwiches were small but packed a huge flavor! I love how the crusts were cut off too! 8.5/10 5th Course - Scones, the scones are warm, fresh, and came with a cream. It was so good!!! The scone melted in my mouth! it was probably one of the softest and fluffiest scones I've ever had. When you combined the cream on top oft he scone, it elevated the fruits in the scones some more. The scone was blueberry one I believe. 8/10 6th Course - Then came the dessert tarts, dark chocolate covered strawberries, nuts, and some type of petit four dessert. We were pretty full by then (can you believe it haha?) but agreed that the desserts were divine. The dark chocolate covered strawberry was so fresh and I love that they used dark chocolate so it wasn't too sweet. Chocolate and fruit always work so well together! 8.5/10 Overall, I would come here again probably only for a special occasion or here and there. It's a little pricier at $44 a person (but so worth the experience!) and keep in mind that they do charge an extra $20 if you add a birthday cake for the occasion. The cake was so beautiful and I loved that Ms. Pat even celebrated with us! Overall, such a wonderful and pleasant experience with Ms. Pat and we hope to come back again!!!

Upon entering the energy was very chill and inviting. This was my first time having a matcha and I…read morehad the Molly Dupe! Which was amazinggg!

Cafecito is such a fun coffee spot with a clean, modern vibe that's perfect for catching up with…read morefriends or hanging out for a while. They have a great selection of creative drinks, and everything we tried was good. On the pricier side so it's a place I'd come to once in a while. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it easy to relax and enjoy your coffee instead of rushing out the door. If you're looking for a coffee shop with unique drinks and a great place to spend some time, Cafecito is definitely worth a visit!

We stopped by for a late-night coffee, but I was blown away by how big this place is and how much…read moreit has to offer. Not only do they serve great coffee and kava, but they also have ping pong, pool tables, a huge outdoor patio, and plenty of other games to enjoy. The seating is spacious and varied, with plenty of room for larger groups, making it a great spot to hang out. There's even a food truck on-site if you get hungry. I'm so glad we stumbled across this place, and I can already tell I'll be back again and again!

Cool little spot with good vibes and even better humans…read more I didn't realize the kratom came carbonated, and when I asked, the staff remade it flat without making it weird. Flat was absolutely the move. Both kava tenders were really nice and personable, and even my friend who never goes into these places seemed to have a super fun time. The patio is neat, with plenty of places to sit, little activities to mess with, and a clever open bar setup that serves both inside and outside. The decor is eclectic in the best way, with something interesting everywhere you look. Bathrooms were clean, staff was lovely, and one patron was so immediately friendly that I came in visiting Jacksonville and left feeling like I made a new friend.