can not say enough great things about this establishment! The food, the ambience and the service was exceptional. This was a find in Pensacola. We had the champagne chicken salad as well as the gumbo. The meals came with a poppyseed dressing and a lemon poppyseed slice of bread and a flute of fruit. For desert we had bread pudding. Again this was an outstanding meal! I will say that the restaurant is attached to a high end kitchen, furniture ,clothing and gifts store that was also top notch. DUH Garden Center is also right there. What an exquisite way to spend an hour or two. read more

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First time here and I LOVE it. THE soup special Chicken, artichoke with pasta! Chefs kiss!!! Had the special, grilled cheese (Colby, pepper jack, cheddar and jalapeño jelly) with a fruit cup. Also, the Greek pasta salad which came with a fruit cup (poppyseed addressing) And a slice of lemon poppyseed. Finished it off with Amaretto bread pudding (choice of lemon, whiskey or amaretto) service was fast and very friendly. It is a very nicely decorated place reminds me of a Tea room. read more

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I had a cup of their shrimp gumbo, which was very good, and a chicken salad sandwich. Dessert was a very good bread pudding with lemon amaretto sauce. read more

Jo's as always - Bread pudding with lemon amaretto sauce. - Desserts Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Food excellent. Our waiter amazing. Ambiance????? Contructing a mega tent in parking lot. Drove around 15 minutes to find parking space. I called and asked about handicap parking and told they did. Not available as long as the mega tent is up. 2 ladies 80 + struggled to get to restaurant through maze of Duh's interiors. Had we known we would have gone another day. read more

Norma's was my favorite casual restaurant when I lived here, and I'm happy to see that Jo's has kept some of the old favorites especially the chicken salad, poppy seed bread, and bread pudding. I try to go there whenever I'm back in town. read more

Very good chicken salad and soup. I got the cup of gumbo and chicken salad on french bread, and cup fruit with breath pudding for dessert. The best price and I'm stuff. I really appreciate Jo's the customer gets really great attention with the wonderful service. Thank you. read more

Great service & food ! My elderly mother , son & I sat by the fountain . It was excellent ! Our server was extra special .

This is an adorable little ladies cafe, a few blocks from the sea, set in a fabulous lux tropical garden setting. You want to do lunch here when the weather is perfect, sun shining, flowing dress, sun glasses on... It's housed in a beautiful, dreamy stucco, southern style building/an old railway building, in old downtown Pensacola, Florida, the trains still roll by, you can see them from the gorgeous, garden surround patio, the light salty sea breeze & Magnolias lingering in the air.. Inside is very chic, beautifully designed, however it's the outdoor patio setting that is très magnifique ! When entering, you park in a private courtyard garden & walk right up to the umbrella lined patio where you will find a large stone fountain. (didn't have any water in it while I was there thou) However, a very beautiful historic area in the city of 5 flags: Spain, France, Britain, the Confederacy, and US Flags have all flown here... FYI: It's attached to high end shopping/home furnishing/unique shopping. So, if your planning on doing some high end retail therapy or just want to Fanny about with the ladies & have a Decadent Dessert & coffee lunch or a Pink Champagne lunch, Jo's is a real feminine treat after a morning hunt for unique petit treasures! Arrrrr! After the "hunt & gathering" you should have worked up quite a thirst & appetite, if not, your not doing it right ladies. The menu is simple. Soup, salads, quiche, sammies, a Charcuterie & wine & Champagne. Teas, lemonades & coffees. Decadent desserts. Service, Food, Ambiance. All a class act. A perfect shopping trip & treat with the Ladies? Pink Champagne & Charcuterie, on the patio, at Jo's as always... Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 - 2:30 850.466.5136 Highly recommend. read more

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Always a fantastic place for lunch! The place is adorable and the staff is always great! The food is always consistent!

The sandwich was amazing! The service was amazing! The atmosphere was amazing! If you haven't been, you need to go. Everything was so fresh and the perfect portion. Our server has been there for 7 years and knows everything about the history of Jo's, the menu items, and you can tell he loves his job. I give Jo's as always a two thumbs up! read more

The food is amazing! The champagne chicken salad was so fresh and paired perfectly with the fruit and fresh bread. Everyone cleaned their plate. Our server was so personable and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. Will definitely come back. read more

I love eating at Jo's! The food never disappoints and the service is wonderful. The restaurant interior is well decorated and the outside is lush and green. I always get the seafood gumbo and the chicken salad sandwich...delicious! For dessert the bread pudding is always the best! read more

The food was delicious. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich. The fruit salad for a side came with an amazing poppy seed dressing. Again delicious. read more

Visiting my sister here in Pensacola and she wanted to treat me to lunch which was lovely. She brought me here and so glad she did! Very nice (and I would say feminine) lunch spot. There were a few men there but was predominantly ladies doing lunch. Evidently they are only open for lunch until 2:30. We started with some soup and moved onto one of their specialities which was baked Chicken Salad (we're in the South Ya'll) with a side of fruit and lemon poppyseed bread. Had a couple of Mimosas as well. Very nice! read more

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We go here about once a month. Always get the Cup & a Half combo. Get the lemon sauce on the included bread pudding.

I've been eating here since I first moved to pensacola... (it was called "Norma's" then..) and they kept some /most of the recipes that Normas had and were awesome! I believe the staff who helped Normas still run what is known as Jo's as always ..so you still get the family friendly, best gourmet deli food you always got! There's something to say about a place who stayed true to their customers and food quality and prices!!! This is a pensacola GEM... those who always ate at Normas.. will always eat at Jo's as always! Because like the name says"as always.." it's the best! read more

The best hidden gem in Pensacola! The cutest cafe with greenery and modern, southern decor. The champagne chicken salad is divine. The shrimp and shells are always fresh and make for a delicious lunch miles from the beach. The poppyseed dressing poured over the fresh fruit is the best combination. And ALWAYS end your meal with the bread pudding + whiskey sauce. I've never had bread pudding before but dream about this one everyday. This restaurant is a great place to meet your friends for a happy lunch! My two very young children loved the bread pudding so much today that the owner sent them home with their own read more

Jo's as always - Bread pudding with whiskey sauce - Desserts Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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The best brunch/lunch spot in town! They have great food, a beautiful atmosphere and everyone is lovely there. They also have the BEST bread pudding!! Jo is the sweetest lady you'll ever meet. read more

I met a friend here for brunch and my God, what a magnificent place! From the tranquility, yummy food, great drinks, to excellent service, this place has it all! The waitress was very helpful, friendly, and had great recommendations. For drinks, I had a watermelon mimosa and a blueberry lemon mule. For appetizer, we shared a Baked Brie (so gooood). And I had to take my Champagne Chicken Salad to go. I will definitely be back soon for more mimosas and walks around the gorgeous garden! I do wish they were open a bit later but I understand why this must stay as an exclusive hidden gem to us locals! read more

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one of the greatest restaurants in pensacola... their food is wonderful..the poppy seed bread is great..poppy seed dressing, bread pudding.. nothing will disappoint you !!!! read more

Ordered the Cobb salad for lunch. Menu said "Arcadida spring mix but was 100% arugula. Should have been Romaine lettuce Watercress Cucumber Cherry tomatoes Shallot Crumbled blue cheese Cooked chicken breast Bacon Hard-boiled eggs Avocado At least they got the bacon, egg and avacado right. Asked for no cucumber but apparently actually reading the order was too much to ask.. They missed the rest of the usual ingredients. Salad dressing was raspberry vinegarette that was sweet enough to put on pancakes. Politely asked a second time for a vinegarette and got some bitter unediable lime stuff. Lady, I guess the manager, bought us our bill without the $13 for the salad. She offered to make something else but it appeared she was less than pleased someone would not like their fare. Honestly it was the Crack about "you should have read the menu where it says "spring mix." Maybe arugula is the only thing growing in spring. Won't be back. read more

The food is good but the noise level is terrible. Women are not effected by noise apparently.

Jo is rude and arrogant and I'm sure the kind and humble Norma would be disappointed in her actions. I booked my daughter a breakfast with Santa spot 5 weeks in advance. The cost was $76 for 2 adults and 1 child. My husband unexpectedly passed away a few days before and I was unable to take my daughter but I still wanted her to experience it and find some joy in the season. I had a friend take her little girl and my daughter so the cost would be $57. When they arrive, they were told there was a problem with the reservation (overbooked) and would have to sit outside. It was a fairly cold and windy day and the girls did not have coats. Did my daughter still have a good time? Yes. Did they give 20% off the price? Yes. That's nice, right? The problem came when Jo returned my call 4 or 5 days later and was so rude. She was immediately ready to lash out and not listen. I even tried to intervene in her rant at one time and she said, "You'll let me finish." She went on to compare the loss of her father in law at Christmas to my 6 year old losing her father. My mom and I have been regulars since Norma's (now known as Jo's) was in Cordova Mall but I don't like ugly and neither does God. When I finally was given permission to speak, her tune changed but the damage was done. read more

This is an Jewel in downtown Pensacola. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is delicious! We love to eat there, specially when the weather is pretty and we can seat outside by the trees and fountain. It is an experience for all senses. read more

Jo's as always - Desserts Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Favorite chicken salad spot! Have been coming here since it was Norma's, when I was a kid. Same recipes and same great taste. The cutest atmosphere and wonderful servers, definitely worth your time! read more

Wonderful atmosphere inside and outside! The chicken salad and bread pudding is amazing. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Jo is so sweet and always available to say "hello." Perfect for a lunch with friends and family or to rent out for a special event. Love this place! read more

AMAZING !!! I had the special turkey and broccoli quiche and the chicken and wild rice soup. Very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. We will definitely return and may even make that a weekly lunch spot. Our server was wonderful, happy, kind, and keep the drinks filled without us asking. read more