From pastries and coffee to soul food and barbecue, Jacksonville has eateries for all hungers
Jacksonville is rich in Black culture, heritage and history. That tradition carries on in Jacksonville’s wide array of Black-owned restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Visit places offering classic Southern cuisine, fresh coastal cuisine and tons of culinary history within the Jacksonville area.
Jax Bread Co.
A local traditional artisan bread bakery, founded in 2012, offers rustic and flavorful breads, pastries, sandwiches and soups made with simple ingredients with no added preservatives.
Silkie’s Chicken And Champagne Bar
An upscale-yet-casual restaurant known for its fried chicken, biscuits and champagne cocktails. This dinner-only spot offers daily menu specials such as smoked alligator ribs and southern fried catfish.
Social House Coffee
This small, quality-focused coffee shop in the heart of the Avondale neighborhood ethically sources coffee beans and roasts them in small batches. The cozy shop brews smooth-yet-bold premium coffee and serves assorted pastries.
Cool Moose Cafe
Serving all-day breakfast and lunch since 1998 in the Riverside neighborhood, this popular spot for locals and tourists alike boasts a fair-wage culture for its employees and an inclusive atmosphere for its guests.
Holley’s Bar-B-Q
This barbecue takeout spot is known for its ribs, chicken wings, mac and cheese and red velvet cake. Local legend has it that this is the place where curly fries were invented.
Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro
With two locations in the city, get your fix of oxtails with extra gravy, cabbage, greens, chicken and more at this soul food spot. This family-owned business serves up its fare cafeteria-style for indoor (and take-out) dining.
This story was originally published July 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM.