Jean’s guidebook
Food scene
Fox Restaurant
3580 St Johns Aveclassic diner with a vintage feel
Community Loaves
1116 Edgewood Ave Scafé and bakery
German-inspired restaurant with patio and large selection of beer, pub grub and sweets
68 locals recommend
European Street Cafe
1704 San Marco BlvdGerman-inspired restaurant with patio and large selection of beer, pub grub and sweets
Asian fusion restaurant offering gourmet, street-inspired dishes
137 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StAsian fusion restaurant offering gourmet, street-inspired dishes
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park Stmarket-driven French fare
American eatery with seafood and raw bar in an upscale setting
48 locals recommend
Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
3551 St Johns AveAmerican eatery with seafood and raw bar in an upscale setting
Old Cup Cafe
3604 St Johns Aveold style coffee shop and bakery
Southern Grounds & Co.
1671 Atlantic Blvdopen and bright coffee shop, good for remote work
The Alibi
1176 Edgewood Ave Scoffee, beer and wine
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton Startisanal coffees, espressos & beer
stalwart butcher shop & deli offering a full menu of breakfast fare, burgers and sandwiches
13 locals recommend
Pinegrove Market and Deli
1511 Pine Grove Avestalwart butcher shop & deli offering a full menu of breakfast fare, burgers and sandwiches
Casbah Cafe
3628 St Johns AveMiddle Eastern fare, hookahs & belly dancing
MOJO no.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar
3572 St Johns AveSouthern BBQ faves & a vast whiskey menu
Cozy counter serve offering coffee, vegetarian/vegan breakfast & lunch items & bulk organic foods
37 locals recommend
Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King StCozy counter serve offering coffee, vegetarian/vegan breakfast & lunch items & bulk organic foods
locally sourced Southern chow and rooftop bar serving craft beers & cocktails
132 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
1534 Oak Stlocally sourced Southern chow and rooftop bar serving craft beers & cocktails
Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar
3563 St Johns Avewine bar, Italian, tapas/small plates
small bistro-style restaurant and bar specializing in eclectic American cuisine, known for their decadent desserts
100 locals recommend
Biscottis
3556 St Johns Avesmall bistro-style restaurant and bar specializing in eclectic American cuisine, known for their decadent desserts
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2230 3rd St SSouthern brunch spot with morning cocktails
Bars
Keg and Coin
1271 King Stvintage arcade games and beer bar
River & Post
1000 Riverside Averooftop bar with view of the river
downtown Jacksonville's only full-scale distillery, located in the heart of the Sports District
7 locals recommend
Manifest Distilling
960 E Forsyth Stdowntown Jacksonville's only full-scale distillery, located in the heart of the Sports District
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King Stone of the biggest and best beer selections around
Things to Do
Chamblin Bookmine
4551 Roosevelt Blvdmiles and miles of used books
theater from 1927 featuring new movies, unique films & cult classics, plus light fare, beer & wine
101 locals recommend
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park Sttheater from 1927 featuring new movies, unique films & cult classics, plus light fare, beer & wine
displays artwork spanning millennia and features a series of formal gardens,
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Avedisplays artwork spanning millennia and features a series of formal gardens,
Boone Park
3700 Park Sttennis courts, outdoor exercise equipment, playground, shaded park
Fishweir Park
3925 Valencia Rdbasketball court, baseball diamond, sunbathing
located along the banks of the St. Johns River, this is one of Jacksonville's best-loved parks.
96 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1620 Riverside Avelocated along the banks of the St. Johns River, this is one of Jacksonville's best-loved parks.
Shopping
Southern Crossing Antique Mall
2718 Park Stvintage and antiques
Fans and Stoves Antique Mall
2270 Lomax Stvintage and antiques
Lively market held Saturdays under the bridge featuring local artists, farmer’s market, food vendors & entertainment
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveLively market held Saturdays under the bridge featuring local artists, farmer’s market, food vendors & entertainment
Neighborhoods
funky coffee shops, outdoor cafes, one-of-a-kind shopping, nightclubs and more, Park St between Margaret and Post Streets
138 locals recommend
Five Points
1053 Park Stfunky coffee shops, outdoor cafes, one-of-a-kind shopping, nightclubs and more, Park St between Margaret and Post Streets
Avondale
historic shopping and dining district at 3620 St Johns Ave