Southern Grounds & Co.

Excellent coffee & Food! Nice large indoor space as well as an outdoor space. Very clean shop and experienced baristas. Excellent recommendations were made and would definitely come back and show to a friend. Plus, they serve wine!

5 stars all around!! Amazing food, great service, very friendly staff and really fun atmosphere. Varieties of Coffee with fresh ground beans and food quality was excellent. Highly recommend, a much richer experience than usual starbucks. Ample parking around and family friendly environment.

This is the perfect place to stop for a casual bite to eat in a relaxing atmosphere. The diversity of offerings on the menu literally has something for everybody. The chicken salad sandwich I had with fresh chickpea salad and a cookie on the side with a hot latte was the perfect way to relax on a Saturday afternoon with friends!

Food is fresh (except mango smoothie, it tasted like a powder and was frozen) and very presentable. I would say it is a little pricey for Jacksonville, FL, can compete with Manhattan prices. Atmosphere is good, service is great, property is clean and pleasant. They got plenty space to sit, you can choose inside or outside depending what you’re feeling!

Highly recommend Southern Grounds for your catering needs in the San Marco Area! San Marco location was recommended for a Client luncheon and they did not disappoint! Delivery & Set up made a beautiful presentation, help with selections from the Catering Director, Annie- which were Amazing! Client loved the attention to detail and they enjoyed a delicious assortment. Sandwich platters, fresh fruit, cheese & crudite boards, chips and the DESSERT TRAY was Amazing! Will Absolutely use Southern Grounds for any catering needs! Thank you Staff @Southergrounds!

It was my first time and had the Egg Benedicts. They were so cool that swap the sourdough for an everything bagel, which made it a good pair. Coffee was a little bitter than normal, but I love my coffee strong. My wife had the omelet with tomato, ham and cheese and were really good, which I will have next time, because I will be back... Nice place for meeting with people...

The gentleman that served me was very nice and welcome. My latte was great but the food was ok. My bagel looked pretty sad and my chocolate croissant was cold and not good.

What an awesome find! This place is really cool. First impression is the great sign out front. Once you step inside you are warmly greeted and the aromas are Amazing 🤩 Fresh food and all kinds of food for enjoying. I started with Avocado toast and cafe con leche. Followed up with the banana tart and peanut butter cookie. Really delicious and of course I had to buy the super cool coffee ☕️ cup! Enjoy

We went to this location for lunch. My wife and I shared a BIG FAT GREEK PITA. It was very good and had great flavor. I also ordered a BLONDIE LATTE Caramel White Chocolate. It was very good and loved the flavor! Everyone was super friendly and the cafe was very clean. Definitely recommend Southern Grounds!

Very good spot for breakfast! Had the breakfast burrito and it was awesome with 1/2 being with a tomato based sauce and the other 1/2 similar to a verde. Loaded with good stuff and flavorful! My wife had the grit bowl and she too said very good! The ambience was laid back with some folks just talking with friends/colleagues or others just surfing the web! Service was friendly and helpful and cared about our experience. To all thank you for a great experience! Next time in Jax we will revisit!

This weekend, I had another great visit to Southern Grounds. They have several locations, but my favorite is the San Marco location. When the weather is beautiful, sitting on their back patio is the best. I enjoyed my favorite breakfast item, the Grit Bowl, which is always delicious and perfectly seasoned. They've also introduced a new Tuscan Turkey Sandwich that has now become one of my favorites. This sandwich features turkey, bacon, sun-dried tomato pesto, and kale, all lightly tossed in Caesar dressing. All those ingredients make for a delicious sandwich. Do yourself a favor. Stop into Southern Grounds and enjoy some good food!

I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch with friends Sunday afternoon. It was my first time visiting Southern Grounds and the food did not disappoint! I got in line, ordered my food and grabed my number to take to the table. They had a self-service water station. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with sauteed onions, mushrooms and bacon. Oh my, I don't think I've ever tasted a chicken sandwich so good! The seasoning was perfect, and the sauteed onions and mushrooms complimented the sandwich so well! For my side I chose the Mediterranean salad and I'm so glad I did. There was lots of indoor seating plus a large patio. The downside was parking. But that is the issue for every business in San Marco. There were a few parking spots right beside the building which were all taken. I ended up parking on the street about four blocks away. They did have another small gravel lot just across the railroad tracks. I learned there's another location in Neptune Beach closer to me. I will be checking out this location soon!

Came in during the evening to finish up some work and the experience was good. I only ordered an iced latte, but they do have food items and pastries. Check this place out if you're looking for a coffee shop to study/work from! Internet worked well during my time here. Seems like a good spot to meet friends for brunch or an evening hang out.

Perfect cafe located right outside of the rush of San Marco. I really enjoyed visiting this location today. There was ample seating and easily found parking right next to the cafe. Really quick service as well. Came in to enjoy coffee and get some work done. The cafe has a cute setup allowing for a lot of natural lighting to come in. Love this location and I will be back!

This was only from the experience from one visit as meeting some friends. When I arrived, I was a little peeved because parking was metered or to could hov around and try finding street parking. As we stood in line, I wanted to order in advance but my signal was low and I didn't seem to connect even with wifi. I went for a familiar face with the bagel sandwich but it was so dry and dull. The sandwich was about $7 and the Orange juice was $5. I totally wanted my money back but didn't want to be tacky. The ambiance was nice, but I see nothing to rave about. Coffee needs doctoring up.

Southern grounds in San Marco is my favorite location! Their ourside patio is just so inviting when the weather is good. The service is quick and they are always helpful and friendly. They have my favorite vanilla latte and their pancakes are to die for! We also enjoy their girt bowl! If your in the area you should check them out!

The coffee was great and so was the service! I enjoyed seeing that they had a huge seasonal menu, but it also made it harder for me to not order one of everything. They are always very consistent with their coffee and it's always great! Also, a great place to study!

Friendly atmosphere and good service. The meals are always made fresh and healthy choices. Coffee shop that you can grab and go but having a seat and just enjoying is the way to do it.

We came here every morning of our week long trip. They have a huge selection of beverages besides just the basic coffee, chai and matcha. They have kombucha, kefir and fresh pressed juices too! Their baked goods are divine and they even have hot omelets and more! Love their matcha lattes iced or hot and they let you adjust your desired sweetness levels. Their regular lattes are so rich and smooth they make Starbucks taste like gas station coffee. Part in the overflow lot and hop across the tracks for a really great cup of coffee and breakfast.

I'd always heard great things about Southern Grounds and thought it was just a coffee shop, but recently discovered they offer a full menu of food items and is open until 9pm. I haven't tried the food yet since it's on the pricier side, but their Iced Caramel Macchiato with oat milk (less ice) has become my go-to. I've visited seven times over the last couple of months and always get the same drink since the location is close to my work. The coffee is good, but the quality varies--likely because different baristas prepare it each time. One day, I overheard a barista telling another that his secret was mixing the caramel directly into the espresso, which made the drink taste less bold than I prefer for a macchiato. The one downside is the parking situation. There's a narrow strip of spaces right by the cafe, and if those are full, the overflow lot by the train tracks can be inconvenient, especially if you get caught waiting for a train. All in all, Southern Grounds has a nice vibe, and I'm excited to try some of their food soon!

I go to this Southern Grounds for meetings often because it is a convenient location to where I live. Their coffee is good, but not my favorite. I usually get an iced americano or an almond milk latte. I do really love their pastries! The vegan pumpkin muffin is the best! The staff are always friendly and the ambiance is nice for a business meeting. I like that it's not silent inside, there are many people talking which makes it a comfortable atmosphere. I've gotten a breakfast sandwich here before and it was delicious! Their prices on lunch food are high, so I haven't tried it yet. I've also visited around 4 pm for a glass of wine. I sat in the front window and waited for 30 minutes for the train to pass so I could finish my walk home, lol. Cute little spot for coffee or a glass of wine!

Popped in here for a quick iced latte and some avocado toast for lunch. The latte was perfect, and I loved the flavor of the coffee. The avocado toast was fantastic! It was topped off with feta cheese, which was absolutely divine!

The vibe here is pretty cool lots of seating and lots of Florida flavor!! DEFINITELY my favorite coffee shop in the Jacksonville area! Good food too without presumptuous prices.. check it out. It gets busy tho.

Another hidden gem. Stopped by for brunch while visiting Jacksonville. Order at the counter and have a seat. Food: Caprese Panini Brunch Toast I had the caprese, and it was delcious. I don't usually eat all of my food, but in this case, I did. The ambiance is nice and relaxing. Tupac had the Brunch Toast, and he too enjoyed his meal.

Not bad, not great. My sandwich was just okay. My wife enjoyed her bowl. The baked goods weren't anything special.

Southern Grounds never disappoints. We have had many dishes here including the pancakes, sausage, eggs, turkey wrap and burger. Everything is always hot and fresh. It tastes natural too. The staff is kind and courteous. Seating is plentiful with inside and out. Location is good they just need better parking. We love to come here often and support them.

Southern Grounds is my safe haven for all things remote work when I visit Jax and this location is no exception. I was in town and needed to get some work done and happened to be close to this area so I popped in for a meal & settle in for a bit. Although not as spacious as their Avondale location, this one feels more cozy & intimate. This visit, I got their matcha (of course) and a bagel breakfast sandwich. Both were good and helped fuel my work day. I ended up staying for a bit and was able to concentrate although there was a bit of hustle and bustle. A great spot!

I can't say enough great things about southern grounds!! It's a great place to meet and chat or study/work. Really quite. Great food, my favorite is the Grilled Goat Cheese sandwich! It's an adult grilled cheese sandwich taken up a level. Grilled goat cheese with aged provolone, fig preserves, and basil on walnut bread. The flavors all together are just delightful! I ordered a side of ranch with the fries and they passed the ranch taste test! Friendly staff and answered any questions. Parking is kind of tight, but there is additional parking across the street near the rail road.

Stopped by Southern Grounds for the first time. It was a clean, welcoming and quiet space where you can grab great coffee, sandwiches or desserts. You order and it's brought to your table. The wait staff was friendly and pleasant. I ordered an Americano iced coffee with creme and sugar. Excellent, robust and delicious. We had just come from lunch so we decided to try a couple of desserts. We ordered the nutter butter cookie along with the salted-caramel cookie. The Nutter Butter is actually two cookies held together by a peanut butter flavored crème in the center. Despite its appearance, it was light, nutty and sweet, and the sweetness was not overpowering. Just a fantastic dessert. The salted-caramel cookie solves one of life's greatest ambitions. It was THE perfect combination of salty and sweet. The cookie is soft and sweet. The caramel rich, the salt present in large flakes and what makes this one unique is the crystalized icing on top. Amazing!!! Highly recommend this place. We'll be back and we hope they're all as good as this one.

Had a quick work meeting there in the am. Staff was friendly even tho it was like 645 am and the food was good. My bagel was delish but I wish it was crunchier. Flavors on point. Have WiFi and great place to chat and work if needed. I also got a nutter butter Sammy for later and wow my boyfriend loved it. Soft chewy and delish.

One of my favorite places to visit when I come to town. Lots of seating, yummy food, pleasantries all around. Love the breakfast options and baked goods. Will have to try the burger next time.

5 Stars for lovely service, yummy food (with great portions), and a bright atmosphere. OK, let's talk about Southern Grounds parking. It's a small lot that gets quite full and backing out of it onto the street is a bit treacherous. There, now that that's been said, everything else about your experience will be seamless and FAB. I ordered the ancient grain salmon bowl (thankful for the patient gal at the register because literally everything on the menu looked good, so your girl took a sec or two to decide). Come hungry because this bowl is plentiful. I was expecting a tiny sliver of salmon, but what I got was enough to feed two people and the salmon was cooked to perfection. If I'd been staying in town, I could've taken home enough leftovers for another meal. I also opted for a nutter butter cookie (again, it's a big one!) because it was calling to me. We shared it and I still had some leftover for the drive back to Orlando. It's prettttty sweet, but perfect when paired with coffee for a sweet/bitter combo. Overall, great service, enough space to bring a laptop and get some work done, and surprisingly filling portions!

I stopped by Southern Ground after a morning run on the beach and had a cappuccino and the salmon toast. While the cappuccino was a bit underwhelming (I've had better), the salmon toast was absolutely amazing definitely worth coming back for! The place is very clean with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for a beachside vibe. Just a heads up, since it's right by the beach, be ready to pay for parking. Overall, a solid spot for a light meal and a great atmosphere!

Saturday early afternoon...looking for a late, late brunch as most places were about to close. First time to Southern Grounds but not the last. Everything was really good. Design your own omelet was authentic, folded and not the mix often used that just makes them puffy. Cheese grits and toast. Perfectly prepared. Also a French toast with sides of bacon that were just right. Ate on the patio in dry 80 degrees weather and soft breeze. It was the ideal brunch. This is more than a coffee shop. Added it to our weekend rotation!

I regret is not trying Southern Grounds sooner. We had lunch somewhere close but it was disappointing so we were hoping to redeem the meal with a coffee and something sweet. This San Marco location was great, clean and open with plenty of seating options. We chose iced Mocha Latte with oat milk and regular iced coffee with cream along with a salted caramel chip cookie and nutter butter cream sandwich cookie. Seeing the selection of food, we were sorry to have had lunch somewhere else. We brought our cookies to a table and our coffees were brought to us. Staff were lovely and helpful. Our coffees and cookies were fantastic and we are looking forward to visiting the Avondale location next.

Great coffee and wonderful ambiance. I had a latte, which was delicious. Good service and fair pricing.

Food is good, a bit pricey. But in this day and age when there are so many dietary restrictions you would think they would offer options to support those restrictions. I wanted sliced tomatoes instead of any of the 5 sides (all full of carbs). Was told they can't do that. Really??? Who decided this was a good way to do customer service??

Cute neighborhood coffee shop that has a full bar and food. They even make their own bread and pastries. Yummy brunch and cappuccino. Love the small feel and their great service.

The ambiance is great, especially the patio outside! The staff is usually amazing, and the coffee, other drinks are usually average. It's something you can make at home and tastes the same. Although the turmeric drink is excellent at all the southern grounds places I've went to. The one in Atlantic blvd is my favorite, because of the staff, parking, and cozy atmosphere. I've tasted a couple of meals and all of them are great but sometimes it can be little overrated such as the Burrata toast. It's almost 11$ for just one toast with pretty big amount of cheese and small amount of tomatoes & balsamic glaze. It would might be better if there's two toasts and balance the meal out. No complains overall!

Parking here is cramped. The inside is maneuverable though given I had a baby stroller. No baby changing area in bathrooms is a bummer. Quite place. Coffee wasn't bad, food was good & fresh. Lots of people here & can see why! Perfect spot to do some studying, maybe a lil brunch outing as they serve breakfast all day. Friendly staff & clean environment. I would recommend to friends.

My family had breakfast here for the first time and we definitely enjoyed our meal. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was enough for two days and reheated very well. The pancakes were delicious and we also got french toast and a bagel sandwich. Everyone was very happy with their food. The restaurant is really nice inside and has a lot of seating and outdoor space. I was annoyed that I was charged $3 for a can of diet coke, which wasn't cold. The prices overall were on the higher side as we spent $60-$70 on breakfast for four with coffees.

What's not to love about a seasonal latte and a toasty gooey and crunchy breakfast sandwich on a cold rainy day. The fall angel latte had a lovely honey flavor with cardamom and vanilla. Only issue here is the parking but that just goes to show how popular this local coffee shop is. They have an extensive menu with coffee, tea, beer wine, breakfast and lunch/dinner options. Lots of yummy baked goods as well.

Location: Easy to get to, lot tight and limited Restaurant: Open and airy inside, large nice patio Service: Quick, one person super nice and one person super preoccupied. Drink: Coffee good- Cortado.and prepackaged apple juice Food: Croissant Breakfast Sandwich- good size, flavorful, flaky. Brunch Toast- Toast a bit soggy in center, or to be fair, not as crisp as I would have liked. With that in mind, the flavor was outstanding. Great place, recommend.

There are so many great things I can say about Southern Grounds Coffee. The ambience is like a workspace if you need to get away from your home office or work office. The customer service is amazing, I've never gone in and not felt welcome. The grits bowl is definitely my favorite with a turmeric latte..chef's kiss! If you'd like to trade Starbucks in for a coffee shop that's hits every time, I would say go to Southern Grounds!

Southern Grounds is the best and is our go to spot in San Marco! The food and drinks are great, lots of room to sit and the patio is dog friendly! highly recommend!

Perfect spot to catch up with the a friend. Their coffee is delicious. The grit bowl with the poached egg delights my tastebud every time! Service is always quick. Ambiance is perfect. Also, Matua on tap....let the happy hour start early. So great!

They have some of the best coffee I've had, and for a coffee shop, I'd say their food is top notch- especially the salmon bowl! Highly recommend. The service isn't anything good , depending on the day you go I suppose, they have forgotten to make my order once and I was waiting for close to an hour for my food, overall I'd say they do a great job, and it's a beautiful location with in and outdoor seating.

Delicious food, fun atmosphere and wonderful workers. A great place to meet friends and colleagues.

My favorite breakfast spot in San Marco! The Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte is delicious and the breakfast sandwich is great. The outside area has a city view and would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

The food was great and the coffee smooth. I got the medium roast and the 3 egg omelette. I really enjoyed this place with my wife. The music overly loud and the staff was friendly. I'm from out of town and this place a great find. I highly recommend this spot to just chill, do work or just hang out with some friends. The parking was a bit tight but there's and alternate lot to go to. The serve beer too. The pastry's looked really good as well. Keto friendly with the omelette and fruit (just ask them to keep the bread).

My favorite Jax local coffee shop! I started going to the Neptune Beach location a few years ago, now the Avondale location is my go to spot. Not only has this location become a great meet up place, a remote office and a Amplified Avondale Art Walk studio. My favorite food item is the Avocado Toast and a Matcha Latte. If you are celebrating $20 will get you 2 glasses, OJ and a bottle of champagne. Make sure to stop in for your next cup of joe

This was my favorite Coffee spot for so long and I keep going back in hopes that it will get back to the standard it was. It still does a lot of things right but when it comes to Coffee, it is always inconsistent They try to offer gluten-free muffins, but they were always raw on the inside and burnt on the outside. They still do a lot of well but the critical wrongs make them a pass for me in the future.

Food was good, comfortable atmosphere, and friendly staff. Look forward to going back!

I have been wanting to try this place put and my friend and I finally got a chance to. The place has super, and very limited parking space. Finding a place to park at was a struggle. When we walked inside, it was super crowded. There were rarely any tables opened. We ordered a vanilla cappuccino with an extra shot, a cafe con leche, a brownie, a chocolate croissant, avocado toast, and a grilled chicken sandwich. The cafe con leche was good. It had the perfect amount of coffee and milk. The chocolate crossaint was a little cold, but not as bad. Not sure if they warm it up for you or not if you ask. The brownie was delicious. The avocado toast was bomb. It was packed and jammed with so much flavors and the richness of the goat cheese and avocado together blended in so well. The grilled chicken sandwich was just amazingly heavenly tasty!!! I loved everything about the sandwich! Also their chips were crunchy and yummy. Overall, it was a good experience and I would definitely come back here again!

As much as I hate to give this review, it's a must ... We normally go weekly for breakfast. Today we decided to try lunch. What a huge mistake ... Wife had the Korean bowl and I had the Ruben. Wife said the meet was tough and the sauce was horrible. I was a bit concerned when the Ruben didn't come with the traditional sauerkraut, but figured I give it a go. Was told the fries that came with it were amazing by the order lady. My sandwich was so sad, toasted bead was soggy , there was maybe two thin slices of meat on each 1/2 of the sandwich ( really upsetting for the amount we paid) Now on to the fries , they were as if someone left them sitting under a heat lamp and weren't even hot on my plate. For almost 50$ this is totally unacceptable. Especially for such a great and loved place , that has always given top notch quality food and service ..

It's been a while since I've been in Jacksonville but I knew I was going to have breakfast at southern grounds. It's been at least two years since I was last here and the place hasn't changed a bit. Great clean tasty food and ambiance. This time I ordered an omelette with bacon, cheese, and tomato with sourdough bread. It was really yummy and I would order it again!

Wonder service with great food! Everything is so fresh! The parking is a bit challenging, but that is as expected in the area it is in.