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New openings, menu drops, dishes and local sourcing worth knowing about.

Alder & Oak

Alder & Oak

Brooklyn · Jacksonville · Mediterranean

Alder & Oak brings modern Mediterranean wood-fired cooking to Jacksonville’s Brooklyn neighborhood with hearth-roasted vegetables, handmade pastas, whole fish, and convivial shareable plates.

MediterraneanGroup dinner
Emangeo's Brick Oven Pizza

Emangeo's Brick Oven Pizza

Southeast Jacksonville · Jacksonville · Pizza

A cozy brick-oven pizzeria in Southeast Jacksonville serving wood-fired pizzas with a focus on fresh ingredients and community vibes.

PizzaFamily-friendly
Calico Cactus

Calico Cactus

Northwest · Jacksonville · Tacos

A vibrant Northwest taco shop offering handmade tortillas, inventive seasonal tacos, and full barista coffee service.

TacosBrunch
Cruffin & Tea

Cruffin & Tea

Southeast Jacksonville · Jacksonville · Bakery

A French-Asian bakery in Southeast Jacksonville known for flaky cruffins and expertly prepared matcha drinks.

BakeryBrunch
It's In The DNA Coffee

It's In The DNA Coffee

Northwest · Jacksonville · Coffee

A mobile coffee shop in Northwest Jacksonville known for inspired lattes, sweet and savory crepes, and crowd-ready catering.

CoffeeBrunch
Hello Lumpia

Hello Lumpia

Southside Estates · Jacksonville · Filipino

A Filipino eatery born in New Jersey, Hello Lumpia serves crispy lumpia and comforting Filipino classics in Southside Estates.

FilipinoFamily-friendly
Chocolate Bar

Chocolate Bar

Deerwood · Jacksonville · Bakery

This Deerwood hotspot is Jacksonville’s new go-to for decadent Belgian-chocolate desserts, signature drinks, waffles, crepes, and gelato.

BakerySolo-friendly
PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels

Southeast Jacksonville · Jacksonville · Bakery

A lively bagel-focused pop-up serving freshly boiled-and-baked rounds with inventive toppings in Southeast Jacksonville.

BakerySolo-friendly
ChokoLatte Cafe & Bakery

ChokoLatte Cafe & Bakery

Holiday Hill · Jacksonville · Bakery

A Jacksonville gem in Holiday Hill, known for thick, chunky New York–style cookies and expertly brewed coffee.

BakeryBrunch
The Dough Show - Jacksonville

The Dough Show - Jacksonville

Southeast Jacksonville · Jacksonville · Mediterranean

A vibrant spot in Southeast Jacksonville where made-to-order Egyptian feteer, smoky shawarma, and grilled platters are prepared in an open-kitchen 'live show' format.

MediterraneanGroup dinner
Gaa Cafe

Gaa Cafe

Southeast Jacksonville · Jacksonville · Coffee

A neighborhood-focused specialty coffee and tea café blending Cantonese hospitality with creative, fusion-inspired drinks and fresh-baked fare.

CoffeeSolo-friendly
Keane's Tavern

Keane's Tavern

Downtown · Jacksonville · Cocktail Bar

A lively Irish pub in Downtown Jacksonville dishing up bangers and mash, beer-battered fish & chips, and hand-crafted cocktails with a Southern welcome.

Cocktail BarLate night
CURRY GUYS

CURRY GUYS

Northwest · Jacksonville · Indian

A fast-casual spot in Northwest Jacksonville delivering authentic Indian curries and street-style favorites with modern flair.

IndianLunch spot
The Lazy Manatee

The Lazy Manatee

Arlington Manor · Jacksonville · Seafood

A family-friendly taproom in Arlington Manor serving rotating craft beers, wine, and crowd-pleasing kitchen fare.

SeafoodDate night
Cornbread Bae

Cornbread Bae

Lakeshore · Jacksonville · Desserts

A Lakeshore takeout spot serving slow-smoked brisket, juicy wings, and Southern sides that taste like family.

DessertsLate night