Guidebook for Riverside/Avondale Jacksonville
Food Scene
Amazing breakfast omelets and other treats. There can be a wait during the weekends but it is totally worth it.
54 locals recommend
Cool Moose Cafe
2708 Park StAmazing breakfast omelets and other treats. There can be a wait during the weekends but it is totally worth it.
Biscottis
3556 St Johns AveGreat food. Especially dessert and salads are very delicious!
Carmines Pie House
2677 Forbes StTasty pizza in eclectic atmosphere. Good for people watching!
Restaurant Orsay
3630 Park StGreat blend of French kitchen. Nice atmosphere!
What about a Southern meal when you are in Jax? Authentic cuisine and great service.
13 locals recommend
South Kitchen & Spirits
3638 Park StWhat about a Southern meal when you are in Jax? Authentic cuisine and great service.
The best Tuna Tacos. Ask for the spicy mango sauce, my favorite! Tasty margaritas.
27 locals recommend
The Mossfire Grill
1537 Margaret StThe best Tuna Tacos. Ask for the spicy mango sauce, my favorite! Tasty margaritas.
Iconic diner in Avondale. Delicious breakfast and lunch. Omelets are named after Jax's districts. Amazing staff.
47 locals recommend
Fox Restaurant
3580 St Johns AveIconic diner in Avondale. Delicious breakfast and lunch. Omelets are named after Jax's districts. Amazing staff.
Corner Taco
818 Post StBest tacos in town. Cheap beer on tap. Definitely worth a visit.
Florida Creamery
Local ice-cream and great floats. Try it when you need a refreshment.
Delicious Southern breakfast choices. An absolute must when you are in town!
34 locals recommend
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Murray Hill
1171 Edgewood Ave SDelicious Southern breakfast choices. An absolute must when you are in town!
Blue Fish Restaurant and Oyster Bar
3551 St Johns AveThe best Fish and Seafood Bar around here.
THE best coffee shop in town with awesome vibe! Also, beers on tap.
75 locals recommend
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
869 Stockton StTHE best coffee shop in town with awesome vibe! Also, beers on tap.
Vagabond Coffee
934 Edgewood Ave SHandcrafted coffee in down to earth atmosphere.
Huge choice of taps with a special roof terrace. Great choice of burgers - with a twist!
84 locals recommend
Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House
1037 Park StHuge choice of taps with a special roof terrace. Great choice of burgers - with a twist!
Wide selection of beers and good food in very cool atmosphere!
83 locals recommend
Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King StWide selection of beers and good food in very cool atmosphere!
Shopping
Green Alligator
3581 St Johns AveNeed to take a gift home to a child or a kid at heart...? Look no further.
Apple St. Johns Town Center
4835 River City Dr... you know why!
Eclectic clothes, jewelry and purses with a New York style- very artsy and a fabulous propreter. Tell Ganelle hello when you're there!
14 locals recommend
Edge City
1017 Park StEclectic clothes, jewelry and purses with a New York style- very artsy and a fabulous propreter. Tell Ganelle hello when you're there!
We are not sure of the smell or the inventory is better. Find the perfect souvenir for your home!
Design Additions
3569 Saint Johns AvenueWe are not sure of the smell or the inventory is better. Find the perfect souvenir for your home!
The perfect place to spend a whole afternoon. Greatest choice of books. We always find something!
25 locals recommend
Chamblin Bookmine
4551 Roosevelt BlvdThe perfect place to spend a whole afternoon. Greatest choice of books. We always find something!
Huge outdoor mall with great choice and prices. THE place to find a bargain!
418 locals recommend
St Johns Town Center
4663 River City DrHuge outdoor mall with great choice and prices. THE place to find a bargain!
Parks & Nature
Definitely a day trip. Drive there and take a ferry to the beach. See wild horses and rent bikes!
29 locals recommend
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
113 St Marys St WDefinitely a day trip. Drive there and take a ferry to the beach. See wild horses and rent bikes!
Tubing down the river for 3 hours. Pure relaxation.
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27Tubing down the river for 3 hours. Pure relaxation.
Jacksonville Beach
601 1st St SWhite sand and waves. What is there more to say?!
Baldwin Rail Trail - Halsema Trailhead
Jacksonville-Baldwin TrailPaved trail for walking or biking. Get away from the city.
Small park with walking trails. Offers a playground for the kids.
14 locals recommend
Boone Park South Playground
3725-3735 St Johns AveSmall park with walking trails. Offers a playground for the kids.
Sightseeing
Nice riverwalk from Riverside to Downtown. Go for a run and just stroll along.
19 locals recommend
Riverwalk Brooklyn, Jacksonville
1 Riverside AveNice riverwalk from Riverside to Downtown. Go for a run and just stroll along.
St. Augustine
Oldest city in the U.S. Great vibe! Especially nice at night.
Drive or walk around Jax's most beautiful neighborhood. The Shoppes of Avondale offer a great stroll. Stay for a meal or get some local shopping done!
77 locals recommend
Avondale
Drive or walk around Jax's most beautiful neighborhood. The Shoppes of Avondale offer a great stroll. Stay for a meal or get some local shopping done!
Five Points
1053 Park StEclectic shops, bars and restaurants. Nice stroll.
Bringing local artists and producers together. A nice stroll. Find your perfect souvenir or try out new things. Every Saturday morning until 2 pm.
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveBringing local artists and producers together. A nice stroll. Find your perfect souvenir or try out new things. Every Saturday morning until 2 pm.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art right along the river. Free every Tuesday afternoon.
328 locals recommend
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveContemporary art right along the river. Free every Tuesday afternoon.
MOSH
1025 Museum CirScience museum for the whole family. Cool exhibitions.
Entertainment & Activities
Old fashioned theatre with great atmosphere. Delicious popcorn! Great choice of movies. Away from the norm.
101 locals recommend
Sun-Ray Cinema
1028 Park StOld fashioned theatre with great atmosphere. Delicious popcorn! Great choice of movies. Away from the norm.
Nice zoo with great activities. Worth a visit - especially with kids.
321 locals recommend
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
370 Zoo PkwyNice zoo with great activities. Worth a visit - especially with kids.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Roosevelt Square Shopping Center
4495 Roosevelt BlvdPublix Super Market at Riverside
2033 Riverside AveWalgreens
3505 University Blvd WPharmacy