Lauren’s Guide to JAX
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood includes the Shoppes of Avondale with local eateries, bars and shops. You can also visit Boone park, a huge park with tennis courts (you must reserve ahead of time), walking trails and children's playground. Great spot to picnic!
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Avondale
This neighborhood includes the Shoppes of Avondale with local eateries, bars and shops. You can also visit Boone park, a huge park with tennis courts (you must reserve ahead of time), walking trails and children's playground. Great spot to picnic!
Murray Hill has lots of quirky, fun restaurants and bars to visit. Want to experience a German Beer hall? Stop at Buchner's! Want delicious Vegan food? Stop at Murray's Hill Billy. Want locally sourced, made from scratch breakfast or lunch? Stop by Community Loaves. Want to drink from a DELICIOUS local brewery? Check out Fishweir, (for my coffee lovers, I highly recommend the Switch and Bait!).
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Murray Hill
Murray Hill has lots of quirky, fun restaurants and bars to visit. Want to experience a German Beer hall? Stop at Buchner's! Want delicious Vegan food? Stop at Murray's Hill Billy. Want locally sourced, made from scratch breakfast or lunch? Stop by Community Loaves. Want to drink from a DELICIOUS local brewery? Check out Fishweir, (for my coffee lovers, I highly recommend the Switch and Bait!).
Bars, restaurants, parks and art museum... This is a great spot to barhop and more!
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Five Points
1053 Park StBars, restaurants, parks and art museum... This is a great spot to barhop and more!
A historic neighborhood with beautiful, Victorian homes. Lots of great eateries and bars.
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Springfield
A historic neighborhood with beautiful, Victorian homes. Lots of great eateries and bars.
San Marco is architecturally beautiful and actually based on the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Come check out a beautiful sunset in the park, have some tasty BBQ, New American food, or Carribean food!
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San Marco
San Marco is architecturally beautiful and actually based on the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Come check out a beautiful sunset in the park, have some tasty BBQ, New American food, or Carribean food!
City/town information
This is the OLDEST city in the US! There are lots of things to do here from food and nightlife to historical forts. Columbia Restaurant is a must visit! If you come during the holidays, you can also see the entire city lit up with it's famous Christmas lights.
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St. Augustine
This is the OLDEST city in the US! There are lots of things to do here from food and nightlife to historical forts. Columbia Restaurant is a must visit! If you come during the holidays, you can also see the entire city lit up with it's famous Christmas lights.
This is a sleepy, beachside town with cute Victorian homes, Florida's oldest bar and tasty eateries. Check this area out during the holidays to see beautiful Victorian homes lit up and decorated to the nines!
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Fernandina Beach
This is a sleepy, beachside town with cute Victorian homes, Florida's oldest bar and tasty eateries. Check this area out during the holidays to see beautiful Victorian homes lit up and decorated to the nines!
Food scene
One of my favorite, made from scratch with local produce eatery! Enjoy your quiche or croissant in the garden while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere. If they have their white corn grits bowl available, I HIGHLY recommend them!
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Community Loaves
1116 Edgewood Ave SOne of my favorite, made from scratch with local produce eatery! Enjoy your quiche or croissant in the garden while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere. If they have their white corn grits bowl available, I HIGHLY recommend them!
Looking for tasty pizza and great, chill, punk-rock vibes? This is the place for you. They have vegan options available as well!
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Moon River Pizza
1176 Edgewood Ave SLooking for tasty pizza and great, chill, punk-rock vibes? This is the place for you. They have vegan options available as well!
Craving authentic schnitzel and German beer? This is your place! The interior is decorated with impeccable, old world style with an outdoor space with fire pits and long tables for that beer hall experience!
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Buchner's Bierhalle
1188 Edgewood Ave SCraving authentic schnitzel and German beer? This is your place! The interior is decorated with impeccable, old world style with an outdoor space with fire pits and long tables for that beer hall experience!
Come here for brunch and you will not be disappointed. Their Bloody Mary's are one of my favorites!
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Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveCome here for brunch and you will not be disappointed. Their Bloody Mary's are one of my favorites!
A little hungover or craving some comfort food? If you need quick, cheap and easy pho, this is a good place to grab some.
Pho 99 Vietnamese Grill Jacksonville
1921 Lane Avenue SouthA little hungover or craving some comfort food? If you need quick, cheap and easy pho, this is a good place to grab some.
Great sports bar with tasty food located at the end of our street!
Lillian's Sports Grill (Thursday Night)
5393 Roosevelt BoulevardGreat sports bar with tasty food located at the end of our street!
This is a GREAT Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the panang curry! You will not be disappointed.
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Pattaya Thai Grille
1526 King StThis is a GREAT Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the panang curry! You will not be disappointed.
Tasty Caribbean food you will love. They even have goat curry, (one of my favorite dishes and hard to come by)! Vegan options are available as well and yummy. It is a little pricier but I highly recommend!
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Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar
1430 San Marco BoulevardTasty Caribbean food you will love. They even have goat curry, (one of my favorite dishes and hard to come by)! Vegan options are available as well and yummy. It is a little pricier but I highly recommend!
Located in Springfield, this is a local favorite! This is a must go if you want the Southern classic, fried chicken and waffles with champagne.
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Silkie's Chicken and Champagne Bar
1602 Walnut StreetLocated in Springfield, this is a local favorite! This is a must go if you want the Southern classic, fried chicken and waffles with champagne.
If you are craving some sushi, this is the place I would recommend.
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Fuji Sushi West
4495 Roosevelt BlvdIf you are craving some sushi, this is the place I would recommend.
Modu Ramen
8602 Baymeadows RoadYummy ramen.
Great happy hour, tasty KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and delicious drinks!
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1001 Park StGreat happy hour, tasty KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) and delicious drinks!
Great Tex Mex and cheap drinks! I highly recommend the tacos al pastor with corn tortillas.... YUM!
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EL JEFE
947 Edgewood Ave SGreat Tex Mex and cheap drinks! I highly recommend the tacos al pastor with corn tortillas.... YUM!
Great pizza and great beer selection. Must I say more?
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Mellow Mushroom
3611 St Johns AveGreat pizza and great beer selection. Must I say more?
Delicious Mediterranean food just minutes from the house, (you could walk, I just prefer to drive). Check out the menu's special dishes! The stuffed eggplant dish is one of my favorites.
Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen
5907 Roosevelt BoulevardDelicious Mediterranean food just minutes from the house, (you could walk, I just prefer to drive). Check out the menu's special dishes! The stuffed eggplant dish is one of my favorites.
Want to smoke some hookah or eat some hummus while you listen to jazz at 12 am? This is the place for you! Sunday nights are jazz night, so come check them out!
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Casbah Cafe
3628 St Johns AveWant to smoke some hookah or eat some hummus while you listen to jazz at 12 am? This is the place for you! Sunday nights are jazz night, so come check them out!
DELICIOUS margaritas and amazing guacamole!!!
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Iguana on Park
3638 Park StreetDELICIOUS margaritas and amazing guacamole!!!
Another tasty ramen joint with a great bar! Vegan options available too!
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DOMU
4852 Town Center PkwyAnother tasty ramen joint with a great bar! Vegan options available too!
Love anime? Love ramen or asian noodle soups? This is the place for you! Even has arcade games available!
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Soupa Noodle Bar
4549 Southside BoulevardLove anime? Love ramen or asian noodle soups? This is the place for you! Even has arcade games available!
Tasty BBQ place... check out the burnt ends!
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MOJO no.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar
3572 St Johns AveTasty BBQ place... check out the burnt ends!
One of my favorite BBQ places in JAX. Even has vegetarian/vegan options so everyone can enjoy! Their brisket is a must have!
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The Bearded Pig
1808 Kings AvenueOne of my favorite BBQ places in JAX. Even has vegetarian/vegan options so everyone can enjoy! Their brisket is a must have!
Want really good pho? This is the place to go! Vegetarian and vegan options available!
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Phở Today
9700 Deer Lake CtWant really good pho? This is the place to go! Vegetarian and vegan options available!
A Springfield gem! Homemade soups and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for some hearty, home cooking!
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1748 bakehouse
1748 N Main StA Springfield gem! Homemade soups and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for some hearty, home cooking!
Parks and Beaches
This is my FAVORITE park in Jacksonville. If you want to enjoy the city skyline or a beautiful sunset in a peaceful waterfront park, this is your place. You can also launch kayaks or boats from this park. Also has a children's playground for the kiddos!
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Stockton Park
4021 Ortega BlvdThis is my FAVORITE park in Jacksonville. If you want to enjoy the city skyline or a beautiful sunset in a peaceful waterfront park, this is your place. You can also launch kayaks or boats from this park. Also has a children's playground for the kiddos!
Enjoy nature trails that lead to pristine beaches in a beautiful state park.
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Little Talbot Island State Park
Enjoy nature trails that lead to pristine beaches in a beautiful state park.
HUGE park with lots to do! Located in Avondale, there are tennis courts, a children's playground, walking trails and great spots to picnic.
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Boone Park
3700 Park StHUGE park with lots to do! Located in Avondale, there are tennis courts, a children's playground, walking trails and great spots to picnic.
Natural park with a trail head within walking distance from our house. Enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of our city!
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Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
Norman StreetNatural park with a trail head within walking distance from our house. Enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of our city!
The closest beach with lots of nearby eateries.
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JAX Beach
6 Beach BlvdThe closest beach with lots of nearby eateries.
Coffee
Owned by a Jax football player and his wife, this is a local favorite! One of my favorite places to work while I sip on an iced oat latte. Also has tasty breakfast sandwiches including vegetarian options!
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SOCIAL HOUSE COFFEE
4204 Herschel StOwned by a Jax football player and his wife, this is a local favorite! One of my favorite places to work while I sip on an iced oat latte. Also has tasty breakfast sandwiches including vegetarian options!
Vagabond Coffee
934 Edgewood Ave SAnother local favorite for coffee!
Tasty vegan cafe with delicious coffee and vegan breakfast options and sandwiches!
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Southern Roots Filling Station
1275 King StTasty vegan cafe with delicious coffee and vegan breakfast options and sandwiches!
Bars and Brewhouses!
A brewery with one of my favorite beers... Bait and Switch! Check this local favorite out and enjoy the chill vibes. You can bring in your own food too!
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Fishweir Brewing Company
1183 Edgewood Ave SA brewery with one of my favorite beers... Bait and Switch! Check this local favorite out and enjoy the chill vibes. You can bring in your own food too!
Love breweries? Here is a hidden gem located in Fernadina!
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Mocama Beer Company
629 South 8th StreetLove breweries? Here is a hidden gem located in Fernadina!
Come checkout the most popular brewery in Jax! Duke's Brown Ale is a must try.
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Bold City Brewery
2670 Rosselle StCome checkout the most popular brewery in Jax! Duke's Brown Ale is a must try.
Located in San Marco, they have great beers. What more do I have to say?
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Aardwolf Brewing Company
1461 Hendricks AveLocated in San Marco, they have great beers. What more do I have to say?
Things to Do, Entertainment and Sports!
TIAA Bank Field
1 EverBank Stadium DrCome catch a Jag's game!
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club
301 A Philip Randolph BlvdOur MiLB team!
Historic, two screen cinema and a local favorite!
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Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StHistoric, two screen cinema and a local favorite!
Takes place every Saturday! Come check out local artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more!
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Mercado de Arte Riverside
715 Riverside AveTakes place every Saturday! Come check out local artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more!