Wow! We went to the zoo and needed a quick sandwich shop nearby and found this gem! We tried the…read morecamel rider, the steak-n-sack, cold roast beef and hotdogs. We also had to try their original fresh giant limeade! Wow! That was delicious! When you spend $38 you get a free gallon of tea!! It's in a small shopping plaza connected to juniors seafood. The ambiance is very sandwich shoppy- the ladies who work there are extremely kind, talkative and welcoming! The camel rider was the best! Will be back to get that! The steak n sack was similar to a Philly cheesesteak- moist and delicious! The roast beef was real roast beef (well done) with the home made flavor and deliciousness. I prefer med rare, and never mentioned that so I'm unsure if they offer different, but will ask next time! The kids were happy to have hotdogs, chips and the best limeade! We will be back!

Customer service was 10/10. The three ladies up front were insanely nice! I am pregnant and they…read morewere so kind chatting about it and wishing me the best. Also, finding something I can eat since I'm staying away from deli meats. I ended up getting the steak in a sack and it's was just okay. Wasn't much flavor in it. My husband got the meatball sub and he enjoyed it & my daughter got a hot dog. When I'm not pregnant, def want to try a sub!

Some restaurants survive for decades because of nostalgia. Others survive because they continue…read moremaking food worth coming back for. Blue Boy Sandwich Shop has been doing both since 1962. I stopped by for lunch after being invited to try their Cuban sandwich, a fitting challenge for a shop that has built its reputation on oversized portions and doing things the old fashioned way. The bread is baked in house, the mojo marinade is made from scratch, and that attention to detail shows up in every bite. Calling this sandwich "large" doesn't quite capture it. It's enormous. Thick enough to make you question your strategy before the first bite, and easily enough food for two, maybe even four lighter eaters. Inside the soft house-made bread is a generous stack of mojo marinated pulled pork, thick slices of ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. It's substantial without feeling sloppy, every ingredient has a purpose. The timing of this visit couldn't have been better. I had just returned from two weeks in Miami, where Cuban sandwiches and Medianoches were part of my regular diet. Those flavors were still fresh in my memory. Blue Boy isn't trying to recreate Little Havana. This isn't served on traditional crusty Cuban bread, and that's perfectly fine. This is Jacksonville's interpretation, a Duval Cuban that respects the original while confidently doing its own thing. The pork is juicy and packed with citrus and garlic from the mojo. The ham adds saltiness, the Swiss melts into every layer, and the mustard and pickles provide the sharp, tangy contrast that every great Cuban needs. It checks every box while carving out its own identity. Some sandwiches are lunch. This one is lunch, dinner, and maybe tomorrow's snack if you somehow manage not to finish it all. Blue Boy proves that honoring tradition doesn't always mean copying it. Sometimes the best local classics are the ones that confidently become their own tradition.

Chicken bacon ranch Cuban…read morePastrami - best one! I can't remember Rec going with 3 friends and sharing the sandwich and trying 4 types. Menu is large as are the sandwiches. Took about 10 minutes. Constant flow of people, mostly take out. Plenty of seating- both individual tables and one long table in the middle where you would sit with others if they were that busy. Tables needed a wipe down by the time we got there. Casual vibe. Parking on the side and back.

Hidden gem right here! Wanted a bit of everything so ordered the feast. Favorites were the pickles…read moreand shrimp, but all was great. Big shout out to Emma and Melissa. Both were super kind and helpful.

We had family in town visiting from Ohio and planned to take them to one of our go to seafood…read morespots. We showed up and it was closed for a private party, which honestly felt like a bust at first. So we pivoted and decided to try somewhere new and ended up at Junior's. Best decision we could have made. From the second we walked in, the staff took great care of us. Super friendly, welcoming, and on it the whole time. The food came out fast, hot, and everything was on point. The seafood was fresh, the fried items were crispy and clean, not greasy, and the sauces were legit. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. And then we topped it off by taking a whole key lime pie home with us which was just as good as everything else. They even took a photo of our family for us, which was a cool touch and just shows the kind of place this is. Safe to say what started as a backup plan just turned into our new favorite seafood spot. We'll definitely be back.

Another great visit at Joseph's - had a thin crispy crust pizza - perfect. We also enjoyed a…read morecouple giant meatballs (homemade and ground fresh onsite) in Alfredo sauce with a Cesar salad. Food was great, service was wonderful with Theresa, and saw a bunch of other customers from the community - definitely a local and family feel. :)

I had driven past this pizzeria countless times on my way home and finally decided to give it a…read moretry. I was even more excited when I learned that it holds the distinction of being Jacksonville's oldest pizzeria (a piece of local history that deserves recognition). Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the legacy. The pizza tasted as though the dough came in frozen, reminding me of lower quality supermarket pizza rather than something made fresh in house. Given its reputation, I left genuinely surprised by the lack of flavor, texture, and overall quality. I was equally puzzled to see this restaurant featured among Jacksonville's best. Based on my experience, it made me question the standards behind those recommendations. The baked ziti was particularly disappointing and, quite honestly, the worst I've ever had. The restaurant's history and longevity are admirable, and its story is undoubtedly its strongest asset. I only wish the food reflected the same level of care and craftsmanship that has allowed the establishment to endure for so many years.

Pretty impressed with the food and the atmosphere is perfect on a warm winter day in Florida! The…read moreservice was quick, it's a fast food set up but the food tasted like elevated bar bites! The chicken tenders are giant and definitely a crowd pleaser! The chicken is juicy and breading was perfectly crispy and seasoned well. We added some cheese to the fries for our daughter and that was a hit. The pulled pork pizza was surprisingly delicious too. The addition of the jalapeños gave it the balance of spice to the sweet barbecue sauce. The loaded cheeseburger fries and the buffalo chicken fries were my favorite! If you're looking for comfort in a bowl then these are must share items! I liked the sauce options given inside the restaurant, everything was clean and they have a crew keeping up with the trays while you eat in the courtyard. The food was surprisingly good, in the past we avoided buying food at the zoo but now we'll make it a special treat.

Palm Plaza Cafe (PPC) is one of two places to eat in the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and for a…read morerestaurant in a zoo, other places need to take some notes. - Vibe - PPC is a pretty cool set up! When you walk in, you have the order counter/kitchen to the right and the open seating area to the left. There are high ceilings with exposed beams and linen draped over, so it hangs down. The walls are beautifully covered with vibrant colored photographs of animals (I hope they are of the animals in the Jacksonville Zoo, because that would make it even that much cooler). On the left, there are three massive arched windows and what's cool about these windows is that it looks out into the Jaguar exhibit, so every once in awhile, you see a jaguar walk by. I didn't realize until a swarm of children ran over and glued their faces to the windows! - TLC - You know the kind of service at a typical fast-paced food joint in an attraction spot? Yeah, not here. The service was outstanding. Very courteous and the manager emerged from out of the kitchen and came to fix the line divider to let more people in from outside! Yes, more people than he already had in the very large establishment. There were so many hungry visitors, but the staff had a good system and were worked the line quickly. Great crowd control and great team, Sir! (And you're also brave sporting a GA Bulldogs shirt in Gator territory LOL). - Eats / Refreshments - It's Tex Mex fare. Very limited options, but why would you even expect more? So let's be honest. It's not going to be "authentic" or the "best thing" you've ever had, but for a Zoo? They are serving up some basic, BUT decent and most importantly, fresh food! Chicken Tacos - I had the chicken tacos upon the cashier's recommendation. It was stewed in something, but it had flavor! And the lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese were fresh! Nothing wilted or soggy. They were good! It came with a side of Rice and Beans and again, decent and good! Sante Fe Bowl - Husband ordered this and it's basically everything I had in a bowl, minus the lettuce and tomatoes, but with some tortilla chips. Also not bad! - Kiddos - The kids had a taco and a side of fruit (canned) and Mac and Cheese, also with a side of fruit. The Mac wasn't KD. Elbow noodles with some gooey cheese sauce. Needless to say, kids ate it with no issues. - Heads Up - The lines look long and discouraging, but I think it actually moves faster than the larger food pavilion. Plus, you have the distraction of the tiger exhibit for the kids. Also, don't get the coffee. It was a gloomy and somewhat chilly day and I wanted something warm to sip on. The cashier let me know that the coffee was the same batch since they opened, so I was thankful she told me at least. One of the better food spots in an attraction I've been to and the most important thing to note here is that everything was at a reasonable price, on top of it all. I mean, yes, I know that when make an outing to places like the zoo or other attractions, it's expected that I'm gonna spend some money so what's a few more (or tens more) dollars, but it's nice to get a little break sometimes!

We stopped by this establishment during a tour of Durkeeville. I would have had no idea food was…read moresold here. The prices seem quite reasonable. A Philly cheesesteak, fries, drink, and boiled peanuts were included with the tour. The cheesesteaks have a little extra in the mayo. The crinkle fries had seasoning salt which is always a win. You cannot find canned peach sodas everywhere, but they have them! I tried the Cajun boiled peanuts which were tasty. I did not like boiled peanuts when I tried them years ago. The food was prepared in a timely manner, and both gentlemen working were friendly. There really isn't anywhere to sot to eat, but this would be a nice addition. There is a mural on the outside of the store which was painted by FSCJ students. I'm going to stop by for breakfast the next time as this is my favorite meal, and hopefully the grit bowls are what I imagine them to be!

This place has by far the best delivered food in the Durkeville / Springfield area…read more The "cowboy" pastrami sandwich is so juicy and flavorful, same with the spicy chicken philly. Also Kiki and Slim are super cool people!

Awesome experience at Larry's Giant Subs. I was on the highway driving home and needed a bite to…read moreeat, but am so over fried fast food. Larry's was the perfect decision. This is a larger restaurant with a good bit of indoor seating. The menu is large; loaded with hot and cold subs, hot dogs, soups and more. I got the Italian and really enjoyed it. The sub was hearty-- loaded with meat and veggies. The staff was great. The service was quick! There was a bit of a line and I was in and out without 10 minutes!

I never knew this was right there. Customer service was good they made my sandwich so fast I got…read morethe Muffaletta. I liked the bread, but I was disappointed with the taste of the sandwich itself. I could have made that, it was nothing special. My favorite sandwich is a pastrami, if they have the right kind of pastrami or a cold cut combo. I would go back to try one of those choices.

We were first timers and wasn't sure how our experience would be but we were pleasantly surprised…read more We went on a Monday afternoon The restaurant was empty for the most part with only 2 other diners present. The hostess and server were pleasant. We ordered the shrimps, grits and tails and a oyster po-boy. I STRONGLY recommend that you experience this restaurant. You will NOT be disappointed. The shrimp, grits and tails was one of the best dishes I've had in a very long time. Also the oyster po-boy was fresh with a ample quantity of oysters on the sandwich. Everytime I am in Jacksonville, I will have to stop at the restaurant.

I'm sad. I'm sad this place isn't in St Augustine, or have a location closer to St Augustine…read more Ever since I discovered this place, I try to add it in when I'm in the area. Unfortunately, I'm not in the area that much, and only once did I make the journey just to come here. What is the draw, you may ask? Great beer, great food, great atmosphere, great vibes! , That said, every meal I have had here has been delicious. The beer is pretty darn good & cold too! Of course, with the long drive...ya gotta limit it. But it's worth it for anything on the menu. I don't know where to start food-wise, I am trying to eat my way around the menu. The gator tail and fish dip are two of my favorites for small bites/appetizers. The Elk burger, the Taphouse burger, and the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich are always amazing....and then there's the cole slaw...yummy! Delicious food, and they have more than just sandwiches. The menu offers a little something different. The atmosphere and vibe are always inviting, and the staff is super friendly. The prices are fair, portions are ample, and there is plenty of parking. The decor is fun too! Not to mention, they give a veteran discount with proof of ID. What more can you ask for? Well, I know what I can ask for! To the owners: pretty please, with sugar on top, consider opening a location in St. Augustine. Not in the downtown area, but the folks north of town need something; they need you! Around the Palencia & Kensington area, off US 1 to be exact...or anywhere nearby in that area. The folks there would love something they can walk to, ride bikes to, maybe even use a golf cart to get to...and yes, a short drive is good too. Jus' sayin'! Please just check it out...I said pretty please!

First time here and was highly impressed with the service and quality of food. Decided to eat on…read morethe patio since the sun was out. Very spacious place for a plaza. Ordered a Turkey avocado sandwich added onions. Not usually a sandwich person but this one was delicious bread was toasted to perfection ingredients were fresh and crisp. No complaints about my food.. Green goddess salad was also quite tasty, a little too much dressing but still delicious. Will add this to my rotation of restaurants when I'm in the mood for a sandwich.

This was my wife and I first time eating at Newk's Eatery. We stopped in for lunch and we shared a…read moreFrench Dip sandwich and a bowl of Lobster and Crab Soup. The sandwich was delicious and we both loved it! I would pass on getting the Lobster and Crab Soup!!!! It really didn't have much meat in it. Just sort of bland tasting. Everyone there was super nice and friendly! Everything was very clean! We loved how they have outdoor seating so we ate outside because it was a little cold inside (for us). We will definitely be back!

Carb-loading on a big event day at 1748 Bakehouse was a very good decision. Shoutout to our local…read moreJax queen, Gabi Y, for suggesting this local gem! From the moment we laid eyes on the pastry case, our jaws were on the floor. Everything we had was amazing -- the breakfast sandwich on sourdough, ham & cheese croissant, matcha cheesecake blueberry croissant tart, and the brie country ham & hot honey galette. JUST WOW! We also got some lattes to fuel our morning and I opted for their special brown butter sesame latte -- yum! The bakery itself is very cute with some market and pantry items available to shop as well. The staff was very patient as we asked a million questions about all the pastries before making our selections. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the downtown Jax area!

Yes to all the carbs in this bakehouse!…read more I was in town for a work event and we decided to grab a bite from here since Gabi recommended. It DID NOT disappoint. A cute little spot with a lot of specialized baked goods that will make you want to get one of everything. The service was super friendly and helpful. We ended up getting a few of the baked goods to share for breakfast and I got the matcha lemonade. The lemonade was a good change of pace from my usual matcha latte. To share, we got the matcha cheesecake blueberries danish, the brie country ham and hot honey galette, and a ham and cheese croissant. Everything was delicious and devoured! The inside is also super cute to peruse around and maybe grab something. They have stickers, and a few odds and ends that might interest anyone to get at least one thing. Such a cute bakehouse in Jax!