BARBECUE & STEAKHOUSES
BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q
8011 Merrill Road, Ste. 23, Arlington, 743-3727
3303 San Pablo Road S., Intracoastal, 223-1391
1266 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 249-8704
1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 270-2666
2420 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 794-9424
4907 Beach Blvd., San Marco, 398-4248
10065 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside, 998-1997
10645 Philips Highway, Southside, 886-2801
5711 Bowden Road, Southside, 448-5395
5903 Norwood Ave., Northside, 765-1817
100 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove, 287-7710
12620 Bartram Park Blvd., Mandarin, 652-2989
9820 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-2666
1765 Town Center Blvd., Eagle Harbor, 269-8870
5229 Jammes Road, Westside, 772-0050
705 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-1404
Bono’s has been slow-cooking all manner of meats, and serving them with tangy sauces, for more than 60 years. Folio Weekly readers have repeatedly picked Bono’s as their favorite barbecue joint in our annual Best of Jax poll, with baby back ribs, barbecue salad and chicken breast sandwiches among the favorites.
COTTEN’S BAR-B-QUE
2048 Rogero Road, Arlington, 743-1233
Fred Cotten Jr. has been offering his pit-cooked barbecue for more than 25 years. All the sauces are made in-house from original recipes. Cotten’s features moderately priced items in a casual atmosphere.
CROSS CREEK
850 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 783-9579
Steaks, ribs, burgers, Mayport shrimp, sandwiches, combos and from the pit: brisket, chicken, pork, turkey and “burnt ends” (our favorite!).
EMPEROR’S GENTLEMAN’S CLUB
Chef Jonathan Reap
4923 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 739-6966
This upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings.
ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE
4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, Avondale, 388-4884
Celebrating five years, this churrascaria (Portuguese for steakhouse) is the only Brazilian steakhouse in town. It features gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables.
GATORS BBQ
8083 Baymar St., Westside, 683-4941
Gators serves award-winning barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, turkey and sausage.
HARMONIOUS MONKS
10550 Old St. Augustine Road, Ste. 30, Mandarin, 880-3040
The American-style steakhouse features a 9-ounce choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-ounce gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps and sandwiches. Karaoke every Mon.-Thur., with Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff performing every Fri. & Sat.
JACK’S BBQ
691 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-8100
This low-slung place has lured regulars and locals for more than six decades. The appeal is the old-fashioned pit barbecue, a tiki bar, a large wooden deck, a band performance space, and even a small swimming pool.
JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE
2025 Emerson St., Lakewood, 346-3770
830 N. Pearl St., Downtown, 353-6388
5945 New Kings Road, Northside, 765-8515
For more than 56 years, family-owned Jenkins Quality Barbecue has served some of the best down-home barbecue around. Slather sauce on a whole smoky chicken or a basket of crinkle-cut French fries. All three places have a drive-thru.
MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE
1341 Airport Road, Northside, 741-8722
This locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse is a favorite among Northsiders, serving choice steaks from the signature broiler. The varied menu features seafood, pasta dishes and Millhouse gorgonzola, as well as homemade desserts. Live acoustic music is presented Tue. and Fri.
MOJO BAR-B-QUE
1607 University Blvd. W., San Jose, 732-7200
2012 BOJ winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish. A full bottled beer selection is available.
MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR
1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636
2012 BOJ winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish. Live national and local blues acts perform weekly.
MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR
3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 381-6670
2012 BOJ winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish, as well as hummus, shrimp and grits, and specialty cocktails.
MOJO OLD CITY BBQ
5 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 342-5264
2012 BOJ winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish.
MOJO SMOKEHOUSE
1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, Fleming Island, 264-0636
2012 BOJ winner
This funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue along with chicken-fried steak and Delta fried catfish.
MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
4838 Highway Ave., Westside, 389-5551
10771 Beach Blvd., Southside, 996-7900
Monroe’s smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides include green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese and collards.
OMAHA STEAKHOUSE
Bite Club certified
9300 Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows, 739-6633
With an English tavern atmosphere, this Embassy Suites Hotels restaurant offers center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches. The signature 16-ounce bone-in ribeye is popular, and desserts include crème brûlée.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza, Southbank, 396-6200
814 A1A, Ste. 103, Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-0014
2012 BOJ winner
A consistent Best of Jax winner for Best Steaks, Ruth’s Chris serves Midwestern custom-aged U.S. prime beef, cooked in 1,800-degree broilers. Fresh seafood and live Maine lobster are also on the menu. An extensive selection of wines. Reservations suggested.
SHANE’S RIB SHACK
13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, Intracoastal, 992-0130
Originating in Georgia, Shane’s has expanded all over the U.S. Burgers, pork, racks of ribs, chicken tenders and wings are served along with beans, fried okra, corn on the cob, collards and Brunswick stew.
SMOKIN’ D’S BBQ
110 S.R. 206 E., St. Augustine, 797-2050
Their motto – We’re open if it’s smokin’ – pretty much says it all. Ultra-casual, no credit cards, no alcohol, no delivery. But there is take-out – and outside seating on tree stumps. The Beach Basket, filled with three kinds of barbecued beans, is topped with a giant pile of your choice of beef brisket, turkey or pork. Serving until the food runs out.
SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
1720 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 824-3220
2720 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 824-3315
12485 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-7928
1976 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 272-4606
1923 S. Lane Ave., Westside, 786-0081
4434 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 777-0730
5097 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 737-4906
10840 Harts Road, Northside, 751-4225
2742 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6632
12719 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 220-9499
For 30-plus years, Sonny’s has been a Northeast Florida favorite. Beef, pork, chicken and ribs are cooked in a wood-fired pit. Sides include Vidalia onion rings, corn nuggets, potato salad, barbecue beans and coleslaw. All-you-can-eat specials
THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB
320 Gen. Doolittle Drive, Regency, 645-5500
2012 BOJ winner
Gold Club offers lunch and dinner specials, as well as free happy hour buffets on Thur. and Fri.
STICKY FINGERS
8129 Point Meadows Way, Baymeadows, 493-7427
13150 City Station Drive, River City Marketplace, 309-7427
A true Memphis-style rib house, Sticky Fingers slow-smokes meats over aged hickory wood. The menu includes award-winning ribs, barbecue and rotisserie-smoked chicken and five signature sauces. Dine indoors or out on the screened patio. Happy hour is featured weekdays.
TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q
11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23, Mandarin, 351-8265
Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces.
TED’S MONTANA GRILL
10281 Midtown Parkway, St. Johns Town Center, 998-0010
8635 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 771-1964
Modern classic comfort food features fine cuts of bison: signature steaks, award-winning gourmet burgers served in a sophiticated atmosphere. Chef-inspired items include crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon, fresh vegetables, desserts. Private label Bison Ridge wines are served.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
550 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 213-1000
Texas Roadhouse specializes in steaks and ribs, seafood and chops. The atmospheres casual and family-friendly. specials are featured, and there’s a happy hour, ice-cold beer and legendary margaritas.
III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE
9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 111, Tapestry Park, 928-9277
III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse, updated and stylish with a savvy menu featuring USDA prime beef, seafood, distinctive wine and local favorites. More than 1,500 wines are available. Dine indoors or out on the patio.
TOMBO’S BACKPORCH BARBECUE
8929 Philips Highway, Southside, 363-0990
Tombo’s shiny new tin roof says BBQ! and the tried-and-true menu doesn’t disappoint, offering low-fat dishes like barbecue salad, and a full breakfast menu. Tombo’s will also smoke your hogs, hams, deer and turkeys when you bring ’em in.
WOODY’S BAR-B-Q
8206 Philips Highway, Ste. 25, Southside, 265-0066
5930 Powers Ave., Lakewood, 739-7427
1638 University Blvd. S., Southside, 721-8836
474323 S.R. 200, Yulee, 206-4046
8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Argyle, 772-7675
950 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, Orange Park, 272-1419
226 Solana Road, Ste. 1, Palm Valley, 280-1110
135 Jenkins St., Ste. 106, St. Augustine Beach, 819-8880
1301 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-1014
1482 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 259-5800
Woody’s Bar-B-Q features barbecue plates, barbecue salads and popular pulled pork sandwiches. Along with lunch and dinner specials, there are several all-you-can-eat specials.
BRITISH & IRISH
ANN O’MALLEY’S DELI & PUB
23 Orange St., St. Augustine, 825-4040
Located across from the Old City Gates, Ann O’Malley’s serves a casual menu of soups, salads and sandwiches – favorites include the Reuben and the chicken salad – with familiar, friendly service. Dine indoors or out on the porch. Irish beers on tap. Open mic is every trivia every Thur., and there’s live music on weekends.
BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE
48 Spanish St., St. Augustine, 547-2023
This Irish bar and pub in historic downtown offers traditional burgers and sandwiches as well as Irish favorites like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash. Wine and more than 50 beers are served. Live music on weekends.
THE BRITISH PUB
213 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 810-5111
This traditional British pub offers darts and serves ale, beer and wine, as well as traditional meat pies, Cornish pasties and sausage rolls. Varieties of authentic British food and candies are sold at the shop within.
CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE
967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595
Bite Club certified
An upscale Irish pub and restaurant owned and managed by four sisters from County Limerick, Ireland, Culhane’s menu includes favorites like shepherd’s pie and corned beef, and their gastro pub menu takes customers to new culinary heights.
DONOVAN’S IRISH PUB
7440 U.S. 1 N., Ste. 108, St. Augustine, 829-0000
Donovan’s features a mix of classic Irish entrées and traditional American dinners, as well as appetizers and pub grub. Irish beers and whiskeys are served. Six HDTVs and Wii are available.
FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
Ste. 176, The Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547
2012 BOJ winner
This pub offers casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. Live music is featured.
FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB
177 Sailfish Drive E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293
2012 BOJ winner
If Rachael Allen and Johnny Cash had a baby and he grew up to be a chef, this would be his menu: variations on corned beef hash, black and white puddings, bangers and mash.
THE KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB
6460 U.S. 1 N., St. Augustine, 823-9787
Owner Ann Dyke and her staff serve British draught beers and cider in 20-ounce Imperial pints in an authentic pub setting. A repeat Best of Jax winner for Best Neighborhood Bar, King’s Head serves Cornish pasties, and fish and chips. Located north of the airport on U.S. 1. Look for the red double-decker bus out front.
LYNCH’S IRISH PUB
514 N. First St., Jax Beach, 249-5181
A Beaches landmark, Lynch’s serves a fresh green menu: corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips. There are 50 imported and domestic draft beers on tap. Live entertainment is featured every evening.
MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB & SEAFOOD HOUSE
20 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 810-1923
This pub, just south of the old fort, offers burgers, traditional pub fare, seafood and a raw bar, along with signature dishes including steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken and Irish Benedict.
MULLIGAN’S PUB
45 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-1506
The Irish pub, at the Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. A full bar is served, including Guinness.
O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB
1521 Margaret St., Riverside, 854-9300
The restaurant features traditional Irish fare like shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese and, of course, fish and chips. Outdoor patio dining.
O’KANE’S IRISH PUB
318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-1000
O’Kane’s offers a large selection of draft and imported beers. Located in the rear of a historic 19th century building, the eatery offers fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage and certified Angus beef.
TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY
9720 Deer Lake Court, Tinseltown, 379-8612
The latest installment in restaurants whose specialty is hot waitresses (their tagline is ‘the best-looking sports pub you’ve ever seen’), this Jacksonville haunt offers 40 big-screen TVs, pub fare — including wings, salmon and shepherd’s pie — and a full bar. And did we mention cute girls in kilts? Open for late night.
CAFÉS, DELIS & SANDWICH SPOTS
ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL
126 W. Adams St., Downtown, 475-1400
The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad.
THE AMERICAN CAFÉ
The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 201, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-4503
Specialties are ribs and fresh fish; chicken potpie is a customer favorite. French bread is included with every entrée. The café serves an 18-ounce margarita all day, every day.
ANCIENT CITY SUBS
8060 Philips Highway, Ste. 207, Baymeadows, 446-9988
Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, this St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, relocated to Philips Highway, serves gourmet subs — toasted, pressed or cold — and salads.
ARDEN’S KAFÉ & KATERING
4555 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 3, Ortega, 240-1404
From gourmet to Cajun, Chef Arden deSaussure can create it, using fresh ingredients, including local seafood, veggies and meats.
THE ATRIUM CAFÉ
1 Independent Drive, Ste. 100, Downtown, 634-1811
Located at Independent Square, Atrium Café features hot entrées and traditional sandwiches, including a buffalo chicken sandwich. Dine outside, inside or take it to go.
BAGEL LOVE
4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121, Avondale, 634-7253
This comfy locally-owned-and-operated spot offers Northern-style bagels, sandwiches, wraps, subs and bakery items. Fresh-squeezed lemonade and coffees and teas. Free WiFi.
BAGEL WORLD
2202 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 246-9988
2012 BOJ winner
This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and a variety of coffees and juices.
BAYARD CAFE
12525 Philips Highway, Ste. 201, Bayard, 551-3026
This casual, family-owned restaurant serves homemade-style breakfast all day, as well as soups and specials. And the café now offers desserts, lattes and espressos.
THE BISTRO AT CULINARY OUTFITTERS
9 S. Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, 829-2727
The Bistro is where locals lunch on crab cakes, chicken burritos, hamburgers, wraps, salads and soups, each dish made with fresh ingredients.
BLUE BOY SANDWICH SHOP
6514 Norwood Ave., Northside, 768-9791
Blue Boy has been serving breakfast, and hot and cold sandwiches since 1972. Breads are made onsite, as well as subs, camels, salads and desserts.
BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP
2294 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 246-3278
Jeff and Deanna Bongiorno of South Philly have brought the Northeast to Jax — the Amoroso rolls are flown in from Philly and the chipped ribeye comes from South Jersey. Sandwich choices, wraps, burgers and dogs.
BRIGHT MORNINGS
105 Third St. S., Fernandina Beach, 491-1771
This small café is hidden behind Amelia SanJon Gallery. Indoor and outdoor dining.
BUFFALO’S SOUTHWESTERN CAFÉ
6055 Youngerman Cir., Westside, 778-1101
Southwestern-American cuisine is Buffalo’s niche, from wings and fajitas to sirloin steak and wraps. A happy hour is offered. Dine indoors or out on the patio, where there’s a smoker-friendly patio bar. Kids eat free on
CAFÉ DU MARCHÉ
11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 18, Mandarin, 886-6999
Café Du March Market Café & Catering offers a sophisticated menu of original recipes, including homemade breads and desserts.
CAFÉ EXPRESS
1706 Southside Blvd., Arlington, 724-3997
This cozy café offers hot and cold sandwiches as well as breakfast dishes. The homemade potato chips are a specialty.
CAFÉ KARIBO
27 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 277-5269
Housed in a historic building in downtown Fernandina, family-owned Café Karibo serves eclectic cuisine, including homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, unique salads and made-from-scratch desserts. Meals are served inside or out under the oak-shaded patio. The Karibrew Pub offers beer brewed onsite, imports and full bar. Live music every Fri.-Sat.
CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCAJAX
333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911
Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Café Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts.
COOL MOOSE CAFE & BISTRO
2708 Park St., Riverside, 381-4242
Located at Park and King streets, this New England-style café offers a full breakfast menu, classic sandwiches, wraps and soups, and brunch all day Sunday. Beer and an extensive gourmet coffee menu are available.
COZY TEA
1023 Park St., Five Points, 329-3964
This quaint, cozy tearoom is full of English charm. Lunch and afternoon tea features scones, soups and a variety of teas. Indian nights every Fri. and Sat.
CURRENTS LOUNGE
225 E. Coastline Drive, Northbank, 588-1234
In the main lobby of the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Currents offers appetizers, café cuisine, specialty desserts, wireless Internet access and plasma TVs.
DIANE’S NEW DAWN MARKET
110 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-1337
The lunch counter inside this health food store serves everything made-to-order using organic ingredients. Sandwiches include avocado, peanut butter with honey, falafel, hummus, tofu salad and a veggie burger. Smoothies and fresh juices are also available.
DOS COFFEE & WINE
300 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 342-2421
Industrial chic coffee and wine bar features handcrafted pour-overs and beans from Covina Roastery. Pressed sandwiches, farm fresh salads and build-your-own cheese boards.
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7539
With more than 25 varieties of fresh-baked-in-store bagels, Einstein Bros. has breakfast covered. Throw in some egg sandwiches, paninis and wraps, and you’re done. Lunch offers healthful cold sandwiches, melts, soups and salads. Coffees, smoothies and sweet treats complete the menu.
ELIZABETH’S CAFÉ
1500 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra, 543-7677
Serving a full breakfast menu and lunch items, Elizabeth’s Cafe in Sawgrass Village specializes in scrambled eggs with Nova Scotia salmon and onions, deli-style sandwiches and espresso drinks. Outside dining is available.
EVERGREEN CAFÉ
3837 Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows, 636-9040
This upscale café serves savory and sweet crepes made with fresh ingredients, as well as subs, paninis and European-style cakes.
FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL
6082 St. Augustine Road, Mandarin, 733-7477
First Coast offers traditional diner fare like oversized pancakes and bacon, sandwiches, salads and burgers, including the coyote burger.
FLY BY CAFÉ
4900 U.S. 1 N., St. Augustine, 824-3494
At St. Johns County airport, Fly By features signature soups, specialty burgers and chicken sandwiches.
THE GALLERY CAFE
1974 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 825-9944
This cozy spot offers creative sandwiches, salads, soups, organic fair-trade coffees, fresh pastries and New York-style bagels. Free WiFi and take-out available.
HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE
8 Granada St., St. Augustine, 824-7898
Hot Shot offers freshly baked items, coffees and handcrafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products.
JASON’S DELI
4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 15, Southside, 620-0707
Fresh, thick deli sandwiches along with soups, salads and super spuds. The signature sandwich is a New Orleans-style muffalatta sandwich. There’s also a salad bar with more than 33 choices and free ice cream.
JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS
4261 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 5, Westside, 387-0007
410 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 9, Orange Park, 272-0037
9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 610, Southside, 337-0159
3541 University Blvd. W., Ste. 1, Lakewood, 367-8635
1615 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 399-5006
Don’t let the Yankee-centric name turn you away. Jersey Mike’s, known for its fresh-cut subs, offers both hot and cold choices, including Philly, meatball and cheese, turkey breast and provolone, roast beef, and a veggie sub. Wraps and salads, too.
JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES
9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 19, Tapestry Park, 642-8188
11702 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal, 642-8288
1725 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 400-7827
7159 Philips Highway, Southside, 400-6199
363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-2033
630 Park St., Riverside, 400-6688
5960 Beach Blvd., Ste. 2, Spring Park, 396-5870
9971 Baymeadows Road, Baymeadows, 997-8818
510 Airport Center Drive, Ste. 106, River City Marketplace, 503-4085
280 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 103, Orange Park, 272-6300
Wildly popular in college towns, Jimmy Johns has been serving gourmet subs and sandwiches since 1983, using fresh breads, meats and cheeses in tandem with lettuce, tomatoes and dressings to produce damn good subs. Totally Tuna, J.J.B.L.T. and Club Lulu are among the choices. Friendly delivery, too.
JULIE’S CAFE
5100 Sunbeam Road, Ste. 4, Mandarin, 268-8121
This family-owned café serves American and Middle Eastern dishes. Dine indoors or outside.
KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFÉ
19 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8213
In the heart of Fernandina’s historic district, family-owned-and-operated Kelley’s Cafe serves sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads, vegetarian options and down-home favorites, like fried green tomatoes.
KITCHEN KETTLE DELI
4251 Lenox Ave., Ste. 7, Westside, 387-8400
Sporting Western-themed décor, Kitchen Kettle Deli is a small, family-owned business serving homemade favorites. Chef Kim Wright serves specials including chicken salad, burgers and potato salad.
LEGENDS SANDWICH SHOP
11230 New Berlin Road, Northside, 696-6156
Chef-owned-and-operated, Legends is the place where the renowned giant fried pork tenderloin originated, but there’s plenty of regular-size dishes, too.
LITTLE JOE’S CAFÉ
245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 195, Riverside, 791-3336
This bright, riverview café inside the Raymond James Building serves breakfast and lunch in a casual atmosphere. Fresh soups, salads and signature salad dressings round out the New York-style deli experience.
LUVBERRY CAFE
32 St. George St., St. Augustine, 217-4206
Fresh, locally roasted Bold Bean brand coffees are served here, along with organic and fair-trade coffees and espresso, fat-free frozen yogurt, and 16 Blue Bell ice cream flavors.
MAPLE STREET BISCUIT COMPANY
2004 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, 398-1004
The concept: Combine Southern comfort food – pulled pork, fried chicken, bacon – with innovative options, like goat cheese, dill pickles, pepper jelly, collards, sausage gravy, fried eggs, put them in a flaky, fresh biscuit and top with various sauces, gravies and dressings, and stand back. The cafe offers sides, coffee and soda, too.
MARCHÉ BURETTE
6800 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-4834
This old-fashioned gourmet food market and deli, in The Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, offers a Continental breakfast; lunch features flatbreads.
OLIO MARKET
301 E. Bay St., Downtown, 356-7100
A foodie favorite, Olio serves made-from-scratch soups, salads and sandwiches. They even cure their own bacon and pickle their own pickles.
THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN
501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311
This former convenience store serves coffee drinks, vegetarian meals and meaty Southern comfort dishes. At night, it features some of the best bands in indie rock. Just a block from the beach, Café Eleven serves breakfast (brunch on weekends).
PANERA BREAD
9810 Baymeadows Road, Southside, 645-5747
4720 Town Crossing Drive, St. Johns Town Center, 807-9103
13820 Old St. Augustine Road, Mandarin, 262-1732
13740 Beach Blvd., Southside, 821-8211
11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 268-3366
9301 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington, 722-2725
12959 Atlantic Blvd., Intracoastal, 221-1300
2104 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-6688
4403 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 3, Jacksonville, 387-1727
8635 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 778-4141
13271 City Station Drive, Northside, 714-6488
1510 C.R. 220, Ste. 1182, Orange Park, 215-9056
9570 Crosshill Blvd., Ste. 106, Argyle, 771-7191
600 Tingle Ct., St. Augustine, 417-9926
Panera features a variety of fresh-baked goods. Artisan breads, panini sandwiches, espresso drinks and thick iced coffees are also on the menu.
PINEGROVE MEAT MARKET & DELI
1511 Pine Grove Ave., Avondale, 389-8655
Pinegrove offers Cuban sandwiches and homemade chicken salad from inside the meat market, which also sells USDA choice prime aged beef cut to order.
THE PITA PIT
1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 5, Fleming Island, 579-4930
500 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 685-4567
This upbeat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. All of the fresh ingredients ar
