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    The Bread & Board

    4.3 (671 reviews)
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    Rachel T.

    This is such a cool spot downtown! I had no idea how huge this business was. I went for the first time recently for a meeting and was able to easily park in the vystar tower parking garage. I walked in on the side of the building that was called Provisions, and they had a huge flower arrangement area plus a cute coffee shop and other specialty pantry items for sale. On the other side of the space is the Bread and Board restaurant, where you can order lunch or dinner, sandwiches, salads, boards etc. I started with an iced sparkling americano and I noticed it was made with tonic water instead of club soda which to be honest I did not love. I saw him pouring it and was excited to try it since I had never had it that way, but I would definitely prefer it with regular sparkling water in the future. We both had trouble connecting to the free guest wifi. When we got up to order lunch, I noticed a sign that had the password for their other wifi network, so I think that was just a user error. I went with the orange shrimp salad for lunch with the dressing on the side. My guest got a chicken salad sandwich with a side salad. The prices are definitely reasonable and the portions are large! However, my salad was mostly just romaine lettuce. The shrimp were delicious and maybe next time I would try them on a sandwich or something a little bit more substantial. But, the salad was still good. The space is beautiful and this is definitely the spot for business people having lunch downtown. As long as I can connect to the WI Fi next time I definitely look forward to making many more visits here for co working days. The staff were over the top friendly. Very, very nice people!

    Vegan brunch meal
    Ree T.

    I went here for brunch while on a trip. When you walk in the vibe is light and casual. The service is cool too. You go to the counter and place your order and they bring out to the seat you have chosen. They have one vegan meal on the menu. It was really tasty. The mimosa was good and my first drink which had a sweet name was really sweet. They can pretty much make you what you want to drink as well.

    Classic Ham Benedict
    Rebecca H.

    I was in town for a pastor's conference and The Bread & Board was the only place, aside from the hotel, that was open for lunch. We all pretty much ended up there for lunch on Sunday and packed out the place. Our server was amazing and took great care of us! The food was excellent. For as packed as the restaurant was, we had very few issues and our server was quick to make sure they were resolved. We had the Sunday brunch menu to order from. The food was excellent! I could live on the grits alone! Oh. My. Word. They were so good! The classic ham Benedict was bigger than I thought it would be. It came with the side of greens. It was all good - just A LOT of food! You definitely get your bang for your buck at The Bread & Board. The service was excellent and the food was amazing!

    John M.

    Very nice deli/restaurant downtown on Bay Street. You arrive at a counter, place your order and find a table. Your meals are brought to you by a very friendly staff member. Soft drinks and water a available adjacent to the dining area. Additionally, Alewife Bar (an excellently stocked bar) is located on one side of the dining area where you can purchase grown up beverages. In all a very nice place for some very eclectic sandwiches and sides.

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    Henry K.

    Came on a Sunday afternoon. Free street parking right outside and across the street on the weekends. Service/ambiance: 4.5/5 helpful cashier, decent explanation of menu. Interior is thoughtfully decorated with fall decor. Plenty of seating/tables Presentation: 4.5 out of five, when you order a sandwich, it does not come on a board. Food: 3.5 out of five. Ordered the viet sticky shrimp banh mi. Sandwich was flavorful, but not worth ordering again. Salad was over dressed, vinegarraette overpowered the fresh greens; could not finish the salad for this reason. Value: 3.5/5. average quantity for what you'd expect for a sandwich and side salad. I'll probably try a deconstructed menu item next time

    This is towards the back, cafe/provisions shop area
    Elizabeth L.

    Decided to try this spot today before going to the game, found it by recommendation here on Yelp and it did not disappoint. There were 4 of us and we were hoping for a brunch menu which wasn't posted on their menu board where you order but they did have one printed (we just saw it too late) - so I would say ask if you go on a Sunday. We ordered fried okra starter (delicious) a meat board, ham and Brie sandwich, the Italian sandwich and a chicken sandwich. Everything came out relatively quickly and HUGE portions. Plenty of food and probably could have shared as none of finished it all completely. Total agreement that everything tasted great! Server was very attentive and friendly as well. This is a definite spot to revisit next time we visit Jax. 10/10 recommend!

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    Grace D.

    Bread and Board, downtown Jax Visit Details: 4 top (3 adults + a baby). On the weekends, they have an extra brunch menu (not on the menu boards, so make sure you ask if you're interested). Ordered at the counter and they couldn't tell me if the coffee could be decaf, so I had to place a separate order at the provision/cafe counter. Service for the food was decently quick, but the kids meal came out almost 10 mins after the adults and was too hot to handle, by the time it had cooled, he had already snacked on ours enough that he was full. The food itself was very flavorful and portions were enough for two meals. Knowledge of the menu/timeliness would leave me choosing this as a to go option next time. Summary: future to go visit Price: $$ Location: 3/5 Service: 2/5 Menu: 5/5 @foodiexperiences on Instagram or Facebook for the full review

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    LaToya L.

    The Bread & Board is a local spot you must try. The lunch crowd was a great indication that the food would be worth the wait. I decided to try the sticky Thai shrimp board and it was delicious. The flavors were complimentary with the slaw and pickles on the side. Also, the portion size was large enough for two people to split. You can also visit the coffee shop located on the other side of the restaurant.

    Haden J.

    Had a late night dinner and the place was pretty empty. we got great service and the atmosphere was relaxed. Had the crispy fish which was super flavorful. Went with plain fries instead of sweet potato. Also had the warm olive plate and hush puppies . hush puppies are among the best we have had. Olive plate was what was expected, no major drills. There was more than enough food for the 2 of us and we took some home. Prices we It was after 8 when we finished.

    Italian Sandwich Board
    Evan R.

    All the meats! My family stopped here while we were traveling through Jacksonville this summer and it was well worth the stop. Everyone in my family enjoyed their meals and my wife and I were able to split an Italian board between the two of us and still have leftovers. Your order at the counter and they bring your food out pretty quickly so it was a perfect quick pit stop for lunch.

    Applewood + Brie sandwhich and the peach walk cocktail!
    Fay W.

    Love bread & board! Their food is delish and it's a cool spot to hang. I absolutely love that Alewife has a spot inside because that is one of my 5points favorites! I think this is a really unique spot downtown and always a favorite to visit. I recommend the Applewood ham + Brie sandwich it's delicious (get it hot) and if you get a drink from alewife the peach walk cocktail is so refreshing! They also have a coffee bar and their chai tea is wonderful! Definitely one of my favorite downtown spots especially since there is so much inside to enjoy! This place really has something for everyone. Check it out if you haven't!

    Southern-Style Buttermilk Chicken
    Kristine S.

    The Bread & Board is super unique and definitely surprised me. Not sure why but I expected it to be more of a sit down place. I was excited to see it was a lot more causal than I originally thought. You walk in, place your order, take a number then wait on your food. The menu items are available as sandwiches (bread) or full meal (board) served on a wooden cutting board. Genius, right? I ordered the southern-style buttermilk chicken board. Man oh man was it good! The chicken was very crispy and seasoned. The whipped pimento cheese was the crown jewel for me! Creamy and flavorful. A truly perfect companion for the chicken. I really enjoyed the zucchini dill pickles as well, something different than the regular dill pickle. Simple concept with delicious food! Can't wait to return and try something new!

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    Steve O.

    Nice place to eat if you are downtown on a Saturday night. Attended a party here and was very impressed. Not a dress up place, most people were wearing Southern casual. As you can see from the menu, some unique food creations. I had the chicken salad which had lots of chicken and deli sliced roast beef with dipping sauces. The mixed salad was tasty as well. On the down side the desserts were lacking. The custard bars were overcooked, while the chocolate chip brownie bars were very undercooked. They have a cocktail bar and a coffee bar. The staff was young but very attentive and hard working. The restaurant was very clean. Given the dearth of restaurants downtown thanks to the city leveling the Landing and Fountain areas into vacant lots, this is a great choice.

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