Fried feta cheese small plate is outstanding! Lattes are delicious and servers are exceptional. This location is quite spacious and very well decorated inside. read more

This location is super cute and I love the interior! It had more ease of parking than the location in San Marco (that I initially thought was my meeting location). There is some covered outdoor seating in the front and when you enter, it's high ceiling with lovely decor. I had the macchiato and breakfast sandwich (I chose croissant, ham, egg, and Swiss). The drinks and food are brought to your table. Drink was not bad, I didn't love the white chocolate syrup (I am used to Starbucks' white mocha), but loved the warm croissant. It was flakey, soft, and delicious. My friends and I really enjoyed everything. They really liked the regular coffee and the latte. Staff were friendly and helpful with ordering. There's a place for your trash and bins for dishes. read more

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This place is HUGE! Beautiful decor, lots of space, and options galore for food, drink and even wines. The service was quick, coffee good and the pastries were AMAZING! The Strawberry Basil Lemon Tart was lovely, sweet but with a good bit of tartness from the lemon curd. The hero, though... Lavender Pecan Bar. Oh my gosh. Think of a perfect pecan pie with a nice touch of lavender. Absolutely fantastic. Just a great all-around coffee shop. read more

What a nice addition to Avondale. The outside is so inviting and when in, Its cheerfully decorated.They really do want you to "Gather together" As the space is huge, full of comfy couches and table and cute seating areas. I saw a big menu and various great desserts..I had the chocolate cake..so scrumptious. They had beers on tap and wine. They offer interesting sandwiches.. Breakfast and Brunch and Cheese and Charcuterie boards. Everything you need with your Southern Grounds coffee it will surly take me several visits to try all I saw and that chocolate cake is calling my name again. :) read more

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Southern Grounds is a fave. I've been to every location and the food, drinks, and service is consistently fantastic across the board. I normally get the Cobb Salad--which is so filling and fresh. Today I had the Turkey Apple Panini and it was soooooo good. I added arugula and it was the perfect addition to an already great sammy. The fries are also crispy and well seasoned w flaky salt -- Yumm. The coffee is always on point and they have a good variety of beers on tap w selections from local breweries. Don't like beer? They also serve wine. And--their pastry and dessert case has a number of delicious options. read more

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Ordered Chicken Salad Croissant---Got plain Croissant, Manager needed to correct bill. Manager then brought Ham Sandwich,. finally got it on next try. Ordered Bagel "Well Toasted" which wasn't!! $16.00 and barely got any Salmon on it!! Expresso barely above room temperature. You can do better---Much Better!!!! read more

Extremely large space with plenty of seating. Ordered the goat cheese grilled cheese and had a very happy tummy afterwords. The coffee was smooth and delicious. Cashier was helpful and polite. read more

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Made a stop in Avondale today and figured I'd try a new spot. The restaurant is open and bright and very clean. Great place to wake up and start your day. There was a lively group of young ladies having a reserved party in the back which gave some extra life to the room. The staff was hit or miss unfortunately. I sat for some eggs, toast and a cafe con leche. While the coffee was beautiful, it was just an espresso and not the delectable cuban treat I was hoping for. It was good it's just not what I wanted. Next when my food arrived I wasn't asked if I needed anything and had to wait for someone to come by before I could ask for salt/pepper and sugar for my coffee. They ran and got me packets of salt and pepper but then I was told if I wanted sugar (which are also in packets) I would have to go up to the front myself to get some. Needless to say I was thrilled to leave my food at the bar to go get my own sugar. Those things should be available for guests at tables. I'd probably give it another shot but I wouldn't make a trip just to come. read more

Had some time to kill this morning so decided to try this place out and I really enjoyed it! It is HUGE!! I really dig how spread out it is. I got here around 930AM and it wasn't that crowded, lots of seating to choose from. It started filling in as the morning went on so I'd say the earlier the better (and quieter). One good thing is the place is so big, so the acoustics seem to balance out and it's not overly noisy. This is important to me for a coffee shop since I'm usually coming to do work or have conversation with a friend. I ordered a large chai tea latte with coconut milk and banana chocolate chip muffin. Both were amazing!! I would recommend everyone try the muffin, soooo rich and delicious! I could only eat half. They offer a wide variety of foods- from breakfast items such as bagels, to bowls, to benedicts; to lunch items such as tacos, salads and hot sandwiches. There truly is something for everyone here! You can't ignore the dessert case as you walk through the door. It will catch your eye before anything else! Very tempting, but at 9AM I had to resist. Lots of outdoor seating out front for pet owners, which is key for Avondale area! Love the ambience here, I will definitely be back to this location! read more

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Not a coffee lover? Enjoy this delicious hot chocolate! Rich, creamy and of course chocolate! If you are looking for a relaxed and great atmosphere to meet a friend, study or just chill this is the place. Spacious seating inside and outside. read more

Southern Grounds - Delicious hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

EVERYONE should always give this Gem Southern Grounds FIVE STARS Walked in for the first time and my Mouth dropped with amazement. Clean, well Lit, and the design is the most creative I have ever seen. Savannah took my order with her amazing personality! Emme made my Peppermint Latte so fast before I even considered where to sit! This latte is EXQUISITE Tyler is the General Manager! He surprised me with a warm welcome and made sure I was satisfied with everything! Thank you kitchen Crew: Jake AND Andrew the Salmon BLT was mouthwatering Thank you for a great time! I will return. May God bless your business through this recession IN JESUS NAME Amen -Kristi Mokube read more

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It was a shaky beginning. During the beginning of the Covid era, I visited the San Marco location and "rude" could not begin to describe the way the staff and manager treated our party. It was like "sh*t brother", we're just wearing masks and only kindly asked the staff not to spit when they talked over our food. So, going to my neighborhood Southern Grounds in Avondale, wasn't on my first-choice-list. However, it is now. I love it. Great vibes. If you're a local, you see all your neighbors. If you aren't a local, you have a great time meeting people, or enjoying your space in peace. The coffee is delicious and the food, is unexpectedly fantastic. (I only say this because you wouldn't expect a coffee/hang-out place to have such quality food.) Breakfast options are top notch; I partcularly love the breakfast burrito and avocado toast. The lunch options are equally as delicious with a wide variety of options. Parking is always an issue on the Avondale strip; if you've been here you know...... but you just have to hope your good karma parking angel is alert and ready to helpyou find a spot. Bring your wallet filled because it is more expensive than normal but I do believe it's worth it. read more

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Oh my goodnesss!! This place is so amazing! We're from the Jersey Shore, and this is my favorite place i've been to in Jacksonville!! I got the California Bagel, a Chocolate Twist, a Caramel Latte (almond milk), and a strawberry banana smoothie. Everything absolutely blew me away! The quality of the ingredients they use is phenomenal. The salmon and avocado on the bagel is divine, and the bagel is so soft. The strawberry banana smoothie tasted like REAL fruit, and the latte was so good i bought a bag of their espresso beans to use at my bar at home!! SO in love with this place! read more

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It was recommended to go to Southern grounds by a friend of mine who had already been. So I planned on taking a couple of friends there for on a Saturday morning I picked the avendale location because it was the biggest and a higher moral room to accommodate us. I was a little surprised that it was a but it didn't stop the food from tasting gyou should. I ordered A 3 omelet and a latte that was very delicious. The soft hair was very nice and prominent alien we had we had practically our own little room with the table and the wine behind it. My friends were also impressed by press by how nice the place was and how good the food was the only thing that we all kind of noticed was the price of things there were higher than we would have normally paid. This is somewhere where I would go back And recommend to my friends read more

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Love this place, it's so much more than a coffee shop. They elevate the standard coffee shop with a very good food menu! Even offering seasonal specials. The ambiance is also a highlight that also sets it apart from the local coffee shops. This is a very busy place and people often work from here. There's a lot of sitting areas so don't fret. Surprisingly, the shrimp and grits here are very good! One of those dishes you don't expect from a "coffee shop" read more

Excellent gathering place with a ton of great choices for every palate. This is my first time patronizing Southern Grounds since the pandemic and i was blown away at the number of people at this location during lunch. There was a long line, but it moved fast thanks to the numbering system assigned at the counter. Food and drinks came out promptly, and we were able to sit anywhere. We chose the long gray couches in the middle of the restaurant, and we could hear our conversation perfectly despite the number of patrons. The matcha is powder-based so rest assured you're not getting a lot of added sugars present in a concentrate-based matcha. Restrooms were very clean and this would also be a great place to work. I saw many people with laptops. Can't wait to return for a full meal! read more

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Good food, nicely priced and LOTS of room! Beautiful job on the decor. Great place to meet up with friends or take a remote workday.

The food is pretty good here l. I stick to the salmon toast and the burger with a chicken breast. Always hot and tasty. The tea is amazing and comes with its own pot. Very cute read more

Really, a wifi password? Really? Is it 2010? I shouldn't have to go hunt down the password. Just make it public. I'm sipping my coffee, trying to wake up, I shouldn't have to go on a scavenger hunt for wifi. And this coffee is terrible. Then my food came. It was cold. Not just "not hot" it was cold, like they made the eggs hours ago and put them in the fridge. I take it back to the counter, they eventually bring me a new order. Also cold. No manager in sight. Nobody ever came to check if the new order was good. HEY MANAGERS! When a customer brings an order back it is your responsibility, AS A MANAGER, to go check that the problem was fixed and the customer is happy. I should have demanded a refund but I just just instead. read more

This place is really cool. Awesome building. Sadly, it's much like most of the coffee places I've been to in Jacksonville. Incredibly poor coffee. We tried two different espresso drinks and it tasted like watered down espresso. No flavor. Nothing good about it what so ever. Big waste of $15 for 2 drinks. read more

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food was awful. left it sitting on the table. People working there were very nice, read more

Stopped in today for a cup of coffee to go with my book and ordered a small drip coffee ($3.01) with cream. Got my number and found a table in the busy restaurant. Despite the fact that the business is large, they were still full at 10AM, so finding an empty table was no small task. The staff were helpful and polite. They took time to make sure your order was correct and answer questions about things you may not know. They even helped me find a penny so I did not get ninety-nine cents in change back. Coffee was good and served in a nice mug. They also offer free refills on plain coffee which is a plus. Only complaint is that despite the size, seating is still a problem and customers waiting for their Item to go will loiter in front of the register making it hard for you to order. read more

Great spot with tons of coffee, food and pastry selections. Perfect open environment with lots of space to open laptop and work out of in you need to. All tables has access to power outlets also. Must check this place out when in Avondale area of Jacksonville. read more

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Get the steak frits. It was so good, I could not stop eating it. *Pic was take after a few mins of eating. Get the lemon bar also. Super bright and zesty. Thr location is clean and gorgeous. read more

Southern Grounds - Steak frits, lemon bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great place for coffee, a quick breakfast and space for work. The staff was very nice as well.

This cafe looks really cute and like it would be a really nice place to sit and have a drink or light meal. We stopped in one evening and tried the chocolate chip and salted caramel cookie. These were very sweet, like most cookies just not ideal for me. I also had a London fog, which was good, but not out of this world amazing. The people were great, could maybe be a little bit more upbeat, but maybe it was just a busy day, and the environment was really nice. read more

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Love love love this coffee shop! It's such a cute and spacious cafe! They have so many coffee and food options, plus wine options too! Perfect place to study during the week. However Friday-Sunday can be a little noisier than usual. Also the lunch hours there (11-3) are a little noisy for studying. Other than I love this spot, and they serve breakfast all day which is a plus for me. The muffins and pancakes are some of my favorites! read more

i love going to southern grounds when i need to step away from home to work. they have a lot of food and drink options to choose from. i've never had anything bad here. the service is quick while the quality is still good. read more

We have given this place two tries and each time we've been amazed at how slow and unorganized they are for such a large and busy coffee house in Avondale. The first time we wait 15 minutes for a regular cup of coffee to go, and our second visit we waited ten minutes for a latte to go. They seem to only employee one barista a shift - the same barista who has been working each time seems to be the only thing holding that place together, I might add. The coffee and danish is really good. I hope this place can get it together considering the clients and neighborhood, as well as the size of the establishment itself. read more

Love it for a quick coffee/tea, study area, meeting spot or just hang out. Lavender pecan bar is very delicious and a must try. Chai latte and matcha latte are good. The ambiance is very relaxing and aesthetically pleasing. Excellent customer service and friendly staff. I would definitely come back to here again. read more

At first the Steak Frits were amazing. Very tender with what seems to be a mushroom sauce. Then tried the Oriental Bowl and it too was awesome along with the Jasmine rice. Went back for the Oriental bowl and the meat was tough, rare when I requested medium and the rice was just plain white rice cold. Chicken sandwich as well, initially awesome. Then second visit got cold chicken half gristle on a cold bun with what seems to be microwaved bacon. The macha green tea was just green water. My first few experiences were great, after that, very disappointing. read more

Expansive, bright and modern but still a nice fit in a historic neighborhood. Still nervous about dining in, I sat on the covered patio. Even if we didn't have the specter of Covid-19 still hanging over us like the sword of Damocles, I would've sat outside on this gorgeous spring morning. I decided to get the most expensive breakfast item on the menu. Treat yo'self. Besides I like Eggs Benedict and the promise of sourdough (my favorite kind of bread) was to tantalizing for me to pass up. It tasted as good as it looked. Wholesome, fresh--all the right flavors. Loved the avocado layers and the eggs were perfectly done, the yolk golden and melty, the whites creamy but not gelatinous. Giving it 4.5 stars. The grits had great texture, but lacked a flavor. I heard the coffee is great. Next time I come, I'll make sure to try it. A lovely way to pass an hour. I could see myself meeting friends here for a chat over coffee and pasties or whiling away the time with a book and a latte. read more

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So, initially I honestly didn't think I would or want to really like this place. We tried coming in once or twice and the line was to the door and absolutely not moving. We also noticed how insanely high the prices are for simple small plate like a $8 egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and $7 coffee. However , when we finally got our food today, we could no longer complain. There is also lots of open seating. read more

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Hands down one of my favorite co-working places in Jacksonville currently. I love the fresh pastries the delicious coffee and the environment and aesthetics definitely keep me inspired while working throughout my time there. read more

So let me start by saying this place is so big and spacious. It's a great spot for coffee and lunch. We had a small get together and everyone's food was perfect. I had the Grits bowl which was very good. I would have liked more meat but that's not on them, I'm just a caveman. The coffee was just ok, but the whole experience made it nice. I will definitely return and for sure recommend to anyone roaming the Avondale area. read more

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Excellent food, great service, and a comfortable friendly atmosphere. The menu has many selections, and the baked goods looked tempting. There was outside dining, with ample room for companion dogs to sit and enjoy your relaxing meal with you , or coffee. read more

We stopped in to grab to go coffees this past weekend. We forgot to order creamer in one of the coffees, but our barista went above and beyond to help. She gave us a small pitcher of creamer and let us pour however much we wanted while being patient and making great conversation. This area is soo cute we actually joked how it felt like we popped into a perfect little world for the day. There is a public river access not too far away, I recommend taking your coffee to go and admiring the beautiful neighborhood on your walk to the water. Though this was my first time visiting, I can see there looks to be two different wine bars. This location is HUGE and would be a great for working or studying. read more

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Stumbling upon this place was the second best surprise of the night. I love how spacious and bright the place is. Plenty of seating, tables, couches and an outdoor patio. A great place to hang out and even do some work. read more

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We have a new addition to the restaurant scene in my Avondale neighborhood. I've heard a lot about the other locations across the river. So I was excited to try this new place. The new restaurant is nestled between two other restaurants which adds more variety to this 2 block strip of shops & restaurants. It is beautifully built in contemporary style with high ceilings. The decor is just beautiful and seating is well spaced. On my first visit today I ordered a Tartine , a slice of bread with a sweet or savory topping. My choice was Lox, cream cheese. With savory herb on a toasted pumpernickel bread. The Tartine was delicious but it was a tad small. My friend ordered Lox & Bagel with cream cheese. My friend complained that the cream cheese was scant. His meal was more substantial than my measly Tartine. Regarding the menu, they have a lot of choices for breakfast & lunch. They offer wine by the glass, bottomless mimosa, craft beer, dessert, pastries & bread. Let me not forget their specialty coffee which is what they're known for, after all they're called he Southern Grounds. I plan to return for breakfast to sample more food , specialty coffee & bottomless mimosa.... I'll probably plan for a designated driver so I can enjoy my mimosa. read more

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I like the food here but every time I pre-order it they don't start until I get there and I am usually on my way to work so that's inconvenient and they are usually just standing around so I'm not sure if pre- ordering is even worth it. read more