This restaurant is very popular o0ular for lunch/brunch on a Saturday. We stopped in around 12, and the place was completely full. The hostess was able to find the one empty table and sat us pretty quickly. The menu has plenty of breakfast and lunch options available. We opted for the standard chicken and waffles as well as a southwestern chicken salad. Both dishes were nice size portions. The flavor was a little lacking, though. The chicken on the southwest chicken salad was a bit overcooked and hard. The rest of the salad was tasty. The chicken and waffles was also average tasting. Next time, we will try other entrees. read more

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I've seen this place off the main road for years and have never been so when a friend's mom came to town we decided to give it a try. We went on a Monday morning right at 9:00 AM (opening time). We were the only ones in the place. I asked the server if it was busy and he said Monday's and Tuesday are slow. I asked if it would be a good place to grab breakfast and sit for a couple hours to read emails and he recommended it. The service was great and it has a nice casual atmosphere. There is a nice "deck" out back that looked like a great place to unwind. I'l be back when the weather is nice. Food we tried: * Gumby's Bowl - overall I rate this as good. The use of sweet potatoes as the base does make it a little sweet. * Local Plate - a very traditional item. It was very good. * The Blue Goat - overall we rated this as good Cons: * Does not open until 9:00 AM on weekdays * A bit pricey for breakfast read more

I have had this place bookmarked for a couple of years and we finally made it today. What a disappointing experience!!! We started with the green goddess hummus which came with roasted/blistered carrots and toasted baguette slices. The hummus itself was good. It would have been better with pita slices or cucumber slices...basically anything else. The carrots were just plain gross and the baguette slices were hard and strangely chewy at the same time. For lunch I ordered the Fried chicken Sandwich. Mine looked nothing like the pictures on Yelp. My bun was burnt, the chicken was burnt, I had to ask for more sauce because there was barely any. I showed the girl who brought the food out the burnt bun and asked for another. She literally walked out the kitchen with the top half of a bun in her hand and handed it to me. WTF! I guess I needed to show her both the bottom and top to get a total replacement. The chicken was so overcooked that I could not bite through a portion of it. I ordered blue cheese chips as my side they were ok. My husband got the club and BCR fries as his side. He said it was good. I typically do not post half eaten food but I am this time to show the discrepancy of what I received vs photos on Yelp. There are just too many good places to eat in this town. I don't think I'll be giving this one another try. read more

The Local - FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This spot had a nice interior and vibe! Honestly I personally didn't find the salmon salad too flavorful but the others in my party really liked their entrees! The hot honey chicken bites are delicious, a must have! The green goddess hummus was also super good, the crispy baguettes it was served with were so good too! read more

The Local - Yazhou Salmon Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food was great and so was service. I hadn't been in since they remodeled and boy is it nice now. We had a cocktail and the chicken nuggets and the fruity pebbles waffle. So delish and sweet and crunchy. I subbed the fries for the grits and they were good just needed a little sweetener. The ube drink was yummy and super refreshing. I will def go back!! read more

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The service, food and out door seating area was excellent. Would highly recommend, and am happy to have found a new brunch place. read more

The Local - The service, food and out door seating area was excellent. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

There has been a change in the layout since our only other visit in 2017. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The food had the same quality, actually better. Can't wait to try dinner! read more

The Local - The Local Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I had the pleasure of visiting The Local with friends for the first time following the Wine and Chocolate 5K. We found a nice spot at the outside bar. I ordered a draft beer with raspberry hints which hit the spot. I do not remember the name, but if you mention raspberry I'm sure your server will know;) We ordered three appetizers, okra your way, buffalo cauliflower and hot honey chicken bites. The buffalo cauliflower was my favorite! Packed with a lots of flavor, a little heat and was actually good for me. The hot honey chicken bites were juicy and I loved the mix of spicy and sweet. With regards to the okra we did half and half, but I preferred the buttermilk marinated and deep-fried version. The grilled version with a little too chewy for me. When we first arrived the server was not sure who was going to help us. So when no one else showed up he stepped in. Thanks for looking out for us! I would definitely like to go back and explore more of the menu, both food and beer! read more

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Nice little selection of local craft beers and good happy hour cocktails and wines. The burger was a win also. Always has people, never empty so that's a great sign. read more

The food here is amazing, the outside looks a little sketch but their inside is a real vibe. The lady there was nice but the real star was the food, their food is amazing, I got the shrimp and grits and my girl got the crab benedict. The shrimp and grits has a good flavor with a very mild kick and the crab benedict has a very unique texture, kinda like a english muffin. They clearly know what they're doing. read more

The Local - SHRIMP N GRITS - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Very surprised for a breakfast place. We have eaten lunch, but was. It sure for breakfast, but it was awesome. I got crab Benedict and wifey got short rib hash, both amazing. Will be back. read more

Wonderful place to hit after church. First time and I basically let my waiter choose my food and he did not disappoint! Everything was fabulous!!! Will definitely be going back! read more

The Local - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food was fantastic. Crispy Brussels was perfect. The seating is a little too close for a more intimate date. The hostess and waitress did a great job. I would recommend! read more

Our friends invited us to brunch here. Many of us ordered the BL "A" T, a BLT with avocado added. They messed the order so one order was missing. No problem but it took an extra 10 minutes for one of our party to eat. There was an opportunity to make up for the error, a free cup of coffee, something ... but no. The food was excellent. Really enjoyed the BLAT. Coffee wasn't great and refills hard to come by. Overall, a good time. Nice to eat outside. read more

The Local - B.L.A.T. Sandwich with home fries. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

10/10! The bartender girly Mick was extremely nice and attentive. I work from home so escaping to a cafe with WiFi is a need, and I strongly recommend the local. I was there to see a government liquor license person checking their facility and they did great. Drinks are perfect ratio and they have a large variety of food. Super friendly staff, I'll be back soon! read more

I really really REALLY wanted to like this place. I've passed by many times and have always wondered if the food is good. Last week, we decided to stop by for breakfast and try it out. Our server was super friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. Perhaps if we were to go back for dinner on a busier day we might have a better experience? We didn't enjoy any of our food. It was either undercooked, overcooked, or missing key items (no egg on an bacon, avocado, and egg sandwich). It also took us a very long time to receive our food. So when we received disappointing meals, we decided not to wait again to have them remade. I ended up finishing my latte, sending our food back, and tipping our waitress. It's not often that I send food back and leave hungry... Maybe we'll attempt to go again in the future, but for now, I really wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone. read more

The Local - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We're always looking for new lunch/brunch places, and were excited to find The Local. As far as the foundational aspects (nice patio, good service, trendy look, and bar), they have it all. In fact, our server Mari was one of the kindest service-industry pro's I've encountered. In terms of the food, it was OK, though unexceptional. I had the hot chicken & waffle (my go-to at a number of restaurants), and theirs ranked as a bit of a disappointment. My wife had the SW Chicken salad, which was "fine." Overall this is more of a casual vibe/fun spot, and if that's what you're seeking it's a 5-star. For me however, it's just a bit short. read more

Came here for a sandwich decided on a salad, toast, and yogurt parfait instead. The deluxe toast came with 2 large pieces of toast (cut into 4 halves) and ordered eggs as fried. It was very good and would get again. Ordered the goatacado with chicken. Would have liked more dressing but overall was good and was a light meal. The healthy crunch was a good yogurt parfait with plenty of granola. Would be enough for brunch but would order a side to completely fill me up for lunch/dinner. Came around 3:30 pm on a Sunday and the service was a bit slow. Food took about 30 - 40 minutes to come out after ordering. Beautiful patio with plenty of umbrella coverage. It was nice to be sitting outside enjoying the sounds of nature instead of listening to music. read more

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We came at a good time, right at 3pm so there was plenty of seating choices and happy hour was just starting. Unfortunately, the happy hour appetizer food item we wanted was not available (Zucchini fries) so we opted for just sandwiches to split and share. I had a soda water with lime (no charge, woohoo) and my husband had a happy hour draft ($4 but listed at $6 on the check and was quickly changed on our bill. Overall, service was good but would have ordered another draft if we had the opportunity. The portabella melt was a bit salty but overall had good flavor. It would be fantastic on a hearty roll or bread, the roll it came on (a soft hamburger type roll) became soggy fast and did not hold up to the other ingredients. The Enzo sandwich had great flavors, I really liked how the fig aioli elevated the prosciutto, mozzarella and arugula. Sadly, the prosciutto had a thick and rubbery fatty part that was large and inedible taking away from my total enjoyment of this sandwich. We ordered the fresh chips and sweet potato (home?) fries as sides. The chips were good but I didn't realize the sweet potatoes would be chunks of what seemed like a cut cup baked sweet potato-mostly mushy and not crispy like I expect fries or even home fries to be. One last item of note, the chairs inside are incredibly uncomfortable, metal and not great for sitting in for long periods of time. The menu was quite extensive but I'm not sure we will be back to try anything else. read more

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I went to The Local for birthday brunch. I ordered a couple Bloody Mary's... spicy but I like it! ;) I had a hard time deciding what to order. I went with the Grumpy's Bowl (I swapped out the sausage for bacon... because, well, BACON!). Everything was delicious! I also ordered The Blue Goat to-go. They had me at: fried crispy blueberry bread pudding!! *chef's kiss* (no picture included because I don't think I could give it justice) The only con: parking on a Sunday during brunch was a little tricky. But the food made it was worth it. read more

The Local - Bloody Mary - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I went to the Local for Sunday brunch. We didn't have a reservation but the wait time was only about 10 minutes, which was great for a packed Sunday. We really enjoyed the back patio area. Great food and great atmosphere. I ordered the brunch burger, which was cooked very well to my liking! Also enjoyed the mimosa. Our server was amazing and took great care of us during our visit. read more

The Local - The Brunch Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I think this place has the best loaded fries I have had in a while. The actual name for the plate is called the B.C.R. Fries, and the cheese hit different. Unfortunately, the B.C.R. Fries were not what I ordered so I couldn't devour all of it. I had the Argentinian salmon, and it was delicious with a nice little spicy kick to it. My fiancé had the shrimp tacos, and unfortunately, he didn't think it was that great. The sauces were good, but the shrimp was lacking in flavor. We went there for Mother's Day, and it surprisingly wasn't that busy during dinner time. The restaurant looks amazing on the inside, with lots of big windows - making the place feel nice and open. Our waitress was very helpful and patient with us. We had to send the bread that came with the hummus back because it was just inedible to us -- biting into the bread felt like we were breaking our teeth. She brought our some fresh, softer bread for us and we were able to enjoy the hummus dish properly. I'll definitely be back for the BCR Fries in the future. read more

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I found out the hard way, this place has two locations! The one in Atlantic beach is adorable and I can't wait to try it! This one is where my sister meant, so I drove over to it after we figured out we were at two different restaurants. I will say this location had a smaller brunch menu and less fancy decorations, but it still has its own charm. Drinks came out quickly and our server was nice. Fruity pebble waffle was WOW!! So beautifully presented and full of flavor! I loved the breakfast BLAT! The burger was good but nothing special. Loved the fries! Definitely can't wait to try the location in AB!!!! read more

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The waffles and home fries were good and crispy, the oatmilk latte was so good I drank it all at once. Friendly and attentive waitstaff. Would definitely try again. read more

Excellent food and the service staff were accommodating and welcoming !!! Freshest seafood I've had in years and you get a lot of food !

Food & service were great! Also loved the ambiance... One of the better breakfast/brunch spots in Jax for sure. read more

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We love our little neighborhood restaurant!! My boyfriend and I went here for happy hour, brunch , and dinner, and had great experiences all 3 times. We were seated right away, had great service, and delicious food. The happy hour discounts are awesome, and I especially loved the green goddess hummus. My boyfriend loves their purple dragon drink, which is coconut and passionfruit flavored. I enjoyed a poke bowl which essentially was a giant salad with ahi tuna on top. For brunch we enjoyed breakfast sandwiches, and most recently I tried their shrimp cauliflower pad thai. That is definitely my new favorite, but it is very spicy! The portion sizes are large and the prices are reasonable. We especially loved our server Miranda who made us feel so welcome in our new neighborhood. They have a nice outdoor patio in the back, and offer live music on Wednesdays. One thing to note is that this restaurant does not have a liquor license, so they can only sell beer and wine. They do not have cocktails or mixed drinks like the location at the beach. There is a parking lot outside and it is just down Hendricks Avenue past San marco square. read more

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Ordered drinks and about 15 minutes later they finally arrived. The app took about 30 minutes, followed closely behind by the entrees. The app (buffalo cauliflower) was very tasty. The entrees, chicken nuggets and fries, were good but it's nuggets and fries. Salmon entree was not very good. Okay flavor but the fish was overdone and honestly the whole dish felt like a frozen dinner. I've had take out here a few times and it was always consistent but probably will not be back for dine in. Service sucked, especially seeing that the place was maybe 25% full read more

I went to The Local in Neptune beach and LOVED it! The food was fresh and so great! Since I had a great experience I decided to bring friends to The Local but I didn't want to drive all the way to the beach so we went to the San Jose Blvd location expecting similar greatness, boy was I wrong! We showed up and there was only one table seated, we waited about 10 minutes to have the table cleaned and to be seated. We ordered two orders of kids mac and cheese and it had ZERO flavor and came out cold, the soup came out cold and the oysters were not as fresh or as good. Very let down. We won't be headed back to this location. read more

I enjoyed my time here and I think the staff did a good job with the size of the party! The local is a fitting name for the location and atmosphere! My salmon had a nice presentation and the quinoa was some of the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The peppers and edamame was a nice addition to the quinoa. Also baby the sweet tea was good, I was very impressed! My favorite part was the outdoor seating in the back, the greenery surrounding the back area and lights were really nice! It's also winter in Florida so they were kind enough to have the outdoor heaters on for our party! I would give this place another try because due to I'm sure Covid shortages they didn't have most of the appetizers I was interested in on the menu. If I visit again, I would def update you all :) read more

The Local - Salmon Quinoa Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

There is literally not one thing I would change. Decor, food, staff, service, price, atmosphere...our experience was totally spot on!! I cannot believe we have not been here before now! We started with the steak crostini!! We may have devoured it!! It was the perfect size and the chef had some fun with it. (See pic) I had the pasta miramar!! I loved it!! Little bit of zip to add flavor and dimension but it was not spicy. Love this dish and would have it again. It was tomato heavy but I love tomatoes!! Hubs had the pan seared cobia with succatash!! It was delicious! Great flavor and textures! Warm, homemade carrot cake!! Do not come here and pass on this! It was an extraordinary way to end our meal. We shared. It was a large portion but I would gladly have had it all! Great coffee!! Lots of beer choices! No liquor. Bummer but not an issue at all! Go get your tummy tickled and fall in love...we sure did! read more

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I came to The Local on a whim. I had a few meetings on the other side of town, and this was a close option. I pulled up, and it wasn't super busy. It was also a weekday, so that could have been one of the reasons. The interior was cool and industrial. I'll admit, I was pretty confused about where to order, where the menus were, etc. I opted for a healthier option and got an acai bowl and a cup of joe. There is ample seating in this place and outlets galore. I was super stoked to see tons of outlets, because sometimes when you go to a restaurant/cafe to work, you're fighting for outlets. Not the case here. I did some work, waited about 10 minutes and my bowl was brought out to me. It was very pretty. A beautiful hue of purple/blue with fruit and granola. It was also flavorful. I was pretty happy I opted for a healthier option. The coffee was super strong. I know I shouldn't complain, but I'm not a huge fan of super strong coffee. It was hot and I was able to get refills, so that was a definite plus. All-in-all I'd come back here. Service was quick, wifi was good, and the acai bowl was delish. Pros: -Ample seating (now I haven't been here on a weekend for breakfast, so I'm not exactly sure what the seating situation would be at a "peak" time) -Acai bowl was good -Service was quick Cons: -Coffee was super strong (maybe that's more my problem than The Local's) Tips: Looking for a healthy option? Try their acai bowl. read more

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Came here due to a recommendation on a FB group. Been seeing this place pop up for weeks! Took the family out and started with hot honey nuggets. Fantastic. Not dry and substantial size! Folks had the Caesar and House salads, they give them 10/10 each. Finally, I got the Hendricks burger but requested no goat cheese and WOW that's a damn good burger. The bacon-onion jam paired perfectly. Mom got the Argentinian salmon (she's Argentinian) and was completely impressed at how accurate their chimichurri was. My Dad got the Bistro burger and had a clean plate in seconds. Fantastic place!! So glad people recommended it! read more

The Local - Hendrick burger with no goat cheese. To die for! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The Local is a popular restaurant in the San Jose area. We came here on a Sunday and the place was almost full plus there was quite a line at the counter to get your order. The service was fast though so we did not wait long. It's quite big inside and there is also a patio for those who prefer the outdoors! Weather was 90F though, so NO! Lol! Now for the food! Hubby ordered the Brunch Burger which consist of Angus Beef, Bacon, Egg over medium, Lettuce, Tomato and aioli dressing. It was very filling and delicious! Beef was juicy and flavorful as well. As for me, I got the the Gumby's Bowl. It has sweet potato home fries, eggs, spinach, mushrooms, sausage, goat cheese and green goddess dressing. I loved it! All the ingredients complimented each other and I can't wait to go back and try the other items on the menu! Lunch or dinner next time! :) read more

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I live around the corner from this convenient place! I have worked my way through all menus and there isn't a miss in there. Weekends brunch have a few specials for weekend dining only. If they have fish and chips-jump on it! My Brother-in-Law who is British and has traveled the world said the fish and chips were excellent! Try the Blue goat French toast. Plan to split it several times-it's divine! Can't miss!!!!!!! read more

Comfortable breezy place. I've been for breakfast and for dinner food both excellent. Balanced portions and efficient service. A nice go to read more

The Local - Bistro Burger - classic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great food and great service I loved the healthy options No issues at all would go back again read more

Hendricks burger is fantastic. One of my favorite burgers in town. Cute little place with great service.

I'm always happy with my meal at the Local. The variety of the menu and the unique flavors of every dish keeps things exciting; there's something for everyone! Having the option of the outdoor dining area is another plus. We had great service for dinner. We started with the spinach artichoke dip, it was excellent! I was really impressed with the pad thai, the cauliflower rice was a nice change from a traditional pad thai. The pasta had great flavor as well. Overall a great spot with great variety, always looking forward to my next visit. read more

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I just love their salads & the carrot cake is worth a whole meal! I also like their local beer selection and casual friendly Staff! read more

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