If you’re tired of eating at the chain fast food restaurants, you have come to the right place. We found the best places to grab a quick bite to eat and the best part about it all is that they’re local to Jacksonville! Whether you’re craving a sandwich, a coffee or even seafood – Jacksonville has it all. Keep reading for 10 must-try local drive-thrus in Jacksonville!
Donatos Pizza
There is nothing better than making a pizza order and being able to drive-up and grab it to-go in the drive-thru window. And Donatos Pizza offers just that! Say goodbye to the chain pizza joints and say hello to on of Jacksonville’s most popular, local pizza restaurants! Donatos Pizza is located off of Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach and once you try their pizza, you’ll drive however far to cure your new craving. They use all fresh ingredients and have so many pizza topping options that you’ll want them all. Call ahead and pick up a Donatos Pizza at one of the best local drive-thrus in Jacksonville!
Sunday-Thursday| 11:00am–11:00pm
Friday-Saturday | 11:00am–12:00am
📍1500 Beach Blvd #311, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Jenkins Quality Barbeque
Need something to satisfy your Southern cravings? Jenkins Quality Barbecue is by far one of the best places to go. This family-owned restaurant has been in Jacksonville since 1957 and is still going strong. With 3 different locations around town – there’s no excuse not to stop in! It’s the true barbecue experience you don’t want to miss.
Monday-Thursday| 11:am–9:00pm
Friday-Saturday | 11:00am–10:00pm
Sunday | Closed
📍2025 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
📍830 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
📍5945 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
The Sheik Sandwiches and Subs
The Sheik is the perfect place to go if you like a little bit of everything. Stop in for breakfast and get one of their country breakfasts plates or head in for lunch and get one of their sandwiches! If you’re wanting to try something new, Sheik is known for their Sacks! Be sure to ask about the Cherry Lime drink. You won’t regret it!
Monday – Sunday | 6:00am – 8:00pm
Hours vary by location.
📍 9720 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
📍 2953 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207
📍 2708 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
📍 8151 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
📍 5172 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
📍1994 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
📍 7361 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Famous Sandwiches and Subs
Famous Sandwiches and Subs is another local drive-thru in Jacksonville that has been around Jax for a while. The unique thing about this drive-thru is the array of things you can order! Breakfasts biscuits? They have that. Cheeseburgers? They have that too. Wings? Yeah, 7 different flavors! Anything you want, Famous Subs will provide.
Monday-Saturday | 6:00am–6:00pm
Sunday | Closed
Hours vary by location.
📍 1185 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205
📍 7404 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32208
📍 6404 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210
📍 862 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065
Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe
If you’re looking for another good local coffee spot to add to the list, Urban Bean Coffehouse Cafe is another one of our favorite local drive-thrus in Jacksonville. They serve coffee, tea, locally brewed beers and even wine! It doesn’t stop there. Get anything from a donut, a salad, or a cheeseburger!
Monday-Saturday | 6:30am–8:30pm
Sunday | 7:00am–8:00pm
📍 2023 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Shrimp Shack Seafood Kitchen
Shrimp Shack is the epitome of a fast-food seafood restaurant. Their food is cooked to perfection and very tasteful. The convenience of their drive-thru just makes it 10 times better! They also have fried pickles, which is a must if you ask us. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, they have a dessert menu!
Sunday-Thursday | 11:00 am–9:00pm
Friday-Saturday| 11:00am–10:00pm
📍 14440 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Brass Tacks Coffee Co.
Did you really think we’d only recommend one coffee shop? Brass Tacks Coffee is another place to add to the list. What makes Brass Tacks so unique is their signature creations! We highly recommend trying vanilla spice or the french toast creation. Thank us later!
Monday-Saturday | 7:00am–8:00pm
Sunday | 8:00am–6:00pm
📍 4352 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Mini Bar Donuts
Mini Bar Donuts is a Jacksonville favorite! They have the cutest selection of donuts that taste even better than they look. It’s one of Jacksonville’s trendier spots and it’s worth every penny. They also have a wide selection of drinks to choose from. Try the vanilla cold brew if you get the chance! All their flavors are made in house!
Monday-Saturday | 7:00am–5:00pm
Sunday | 8:00am–2:00pm
📍 1300 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 3225
Wonderbird
If you haven’t been to Wonderbird yet, you’re missing out! Nothing cures hunger more than a crispy chicken sandwich and Wonderbird knows how to do it right. They even have homemade sauces which makes them standout from other chain fast food restaurants. So, to all the chicken lovers, Wonderbird awaits you.
Monday-Sunday|10:00am–10:00pm
📍 528 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Ellianos Coffee
Ellianos coffee is known for their Italian flare and delicious creations. If coffee isn’t what you’re feeling, that is okay! They have smoothies to quench the thirst as well. They have multiple locations and have new locations popping up soon too!
Monday-Saturday | 6:00am–8:00pm
Sunday | 8:00am–6:00pm
Westside
📍 1125 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Orange Park
📍301 Blanding Blvd
Orange Park, FL, 32073
Lubi's Hot Subs
Lubis Hot Subs is another sandwich spot you must try in Jax! Lubis has been a consistent Jacksonville favorite and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. They have hot subs, cold subs, salads and more! You’ll just have to find out for yourself!
Saturday-Sunday | 8:00am–7:00pm
📍11633 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
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