There is so much happening in Jacksonville, it’s hard to keep up! We love all the new businesses coming to Jacksonville and all updates to our already favorite spots in our city. That’s why we’ve made a list of all our favorite developments – so you can stay on top of it all! From city re-openings to delicious new restaurants and menu items, let’s talk about Jax updates!
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Get excited, Jacksonville! Parkside Harbor, an online women’s clothing and lifestyle boutique, is finally opening a brick-and-mortar! Shop all the latest trends in person at their storefront in San Marco. With tons of trendy clothes, adorable accessories, and beautiful jewelry, you’ll become a huge fan if you aren’t one already! Their grand opening date is officially April 15th so be sure to show up, try on some new fashions, and support Parkside!
Pro-Tip: Parkside Harbor receives new styles every Monday, so there’s always new items to shop and take home!
📍1636 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, FL 32207
Experience authentic Italian dining at Salumeria 104 in Atlantic Beach! This restaurant keeps its dishes traditional with signature salumi plates and delicious homemade classics. Chef and Co-owner Angelo Masarin is committed to only use the freshest ingredients for dishes inspired by his grandmother’s cooking. With beautiful charcuterie boards for the table, mouthwatering entrees, and tasty cocktails, this new restaurant is a must-try!
📍 60 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Attend a show at The Florida Theatre in luxury with their new and exclusive members-only lounge! The Remedy Lounge allows you a lavish and elegant place to escape the crowds and lines you may find anywhere else inside the Theatre. Located on the second floor, you can access the lounge before the show and during intermission to stretch your legs and grab a drink! With private bathrooms, historical memorabilia, and specialty cocktails, The Remedy Lounge will provide an unforgettable VIP experience at the Florida Theatre.
📍Second Floor of the Florida Theatre
This sandwich shop was voted the greatest sandwich in America, so you know they don’t joke when it comes to ‘wiches. Capriotti’s has finally made its way to Jacksonville, and we couldn’t be more excited to try one of their famous subs. From Cheesesteaks and hand-shredded turkey to wagyu and the classics, this delicious new spot can fulfill your sandwich dreams and fill your belly, too! Be sure to stop by and try their yummy sandwiches, salads, and soups. You won’t regret it!
📍10025 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Just in case you missed it, Jacksonville’s favorite Keto-friendly bakery is BACK! After having to close for about 8 months, they are open for business at a new location. Wicked Batter café has tons of delicious pastry and cake options on their menu with flavors ranging from Blueberry Muffin to Peanut Butter and Jelly. They also have an extensive keto-friendly menu with breakfast and lunch menu items and plenty of sweet treats! The owners of Wicked Batter want you to know that all of their homemade goods use only the highest quality ingredients and never include fillers and preservatives!
📍6000 Lake Gray Blvd Suite 20 Jacksonville, FL 32244
📷: Scramblers
The first Scramblers location is finally open in the 904! Head out to Baymeadows to try some of their tasty dishes. We’re so excited to bite into one of their delicious omelettes and try some of there amazing specialty sandwiches. This Ohio-based chain is known for their amazing breakfast and lunch options is expanding into Florida, and leading the way with Jacksonville. The best news is, they’re already breaking ground on a second location that is set to open mid-2023! The family-owned restaurant chain plans to open 5 restaurants in the Jacksonville area in the future!
📍 9940 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville Florida 32256
Light on the Sugar is a family-owned bakery and cafe that started out in Winter Park, Florida! We are so excited to have them, and their amazing creations, at our very own St. Johns Town Center here in Jax! From tasty crepe cakes and cheesecakes to yummy tarts and crème puffs, their desserts are to die for! Their French-style pastries have delicious twists with Asian-inspired flavors like Ube, Lychee, and Matcha! Everything is presented so beautifully, too. You can’t go wrong with anything on their tea and coffee menu, as well! Next time you’re trying to satisfy your sweet tooth, stop in at Light on the Sugar!
📍4860 Big Island Dr Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL
This newly opened restaurant is serving up the most unique and rich bowl of ramen! The founder studied traditional Japanese ramen to create the perfect base of broth and noodles. With an extensive menu ranging from vegetarian to tonkatsu curry ramen, there are many different flavors and combinations to choose from! You can also try traditional dishes like omurice and Okonomiyaki, or fusion dishes like rice and ramen burgers! Next time you’re in the mood for a delicious bowl of ramen, be sure to try Kyuramen!
📍9846 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
If you’re looking for delicious and authentic Panamanian cuisine, Salomas is the place you need to try next! The menu offers Panamanian delicacies like fresh ceviche, Carne Guisada, and Lechona de Feria. If you want to taste the best bites of the country, be sure to get the Panamanian platter! Whether you’re missing a taste of home or looking to branch out and try something new, this new restaurant is a must-try! Get a taste of Panama at Salomas!
📍1810 Town Center Blvd Suite 13, Fleming Island, FL 32003
AB Kitchen is a delicious new restaurant that focuses on creating innovative and healthy food with a unique menu featuring all-natural and alternative proteins and garden fresh vegetables. With meals such as yellowfin tuna poke, chimichurri steak, chilled udon noodle bowls, and seared scallop coconut red curry, anyone is able to enjoy their modern-costal cuisine! AB Kitchen is now open for lunch as well, with tasty and nutritious food! Next time you want a light and delicious meal, AB Kitchen is the place to visit!
📍 299 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Step into mani and pedi heaven at Gloss the Nail Lounge in their newly renovated location in Durbin Park! At this beautiful and luxurious nail spa, their mission is to make you look your best and feel rejuvenated and pampered. From its extensive wall of nail polish to its refreshment bar and many other elevated extras, this nail spa has its heart set on offering you pure indulgence. Visit Gloss not only for all your manicure and pedicure needs but also for specialty treatments like waxing and lashes too!
📍155 Bartram Market DR #110, St. Johns, Florida 32259
Bitty and Beau’s isn’t just your regular coffee shop. It’s actually a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop. The Wright family originally opened this shop to create an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to become more valued, accepted, and included in their local communities. After originally opening in 2016 and spreading to 12 states, we’re finally getting our own Bitty and Beau’s here in Jacksonville! Next time you’re in the mood for some tasty coffee, be sure to stop by Bitty and Beau’s and support a great cause!
📍1965 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Check out our experience at Josephine, where we try their delicious Aperitivo specials and tasty cocktails. Don’t miss out on Josephine in Avondale, this new restaurant is a must-try!
Originally started in Nebraska, Jacksonville is finally getting its own Scooter’s Coffee! This delicious drive-through coffee shop offers high-quality drinks, like their signature Caramelicious, speed of service (hence the name), and friendly staff. Their menu also includes tasty breakfast items like the new birthday cake bite and the everything bagel sandwich! Be sure to “scoot in and scoot out” at Scooter’s the next time you want quick and delicious coffee!
📍151 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
Xapa Coffee & Bakery was created through the lifelong dreams and passions of two best friends, Megan and JoyAnnett. They opened Xapa Coffee to share their talent and love of making hand-crafted beverages and pastries! They both spent years perfecting their recipes for baked goods and delicious coffee, and they are now sharing these high-quality bites and sips with Lake City! Be sure to try their amazing holiday-flavored macarons and their blended crème brûlée latte!
📍311 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
Get excited, Jacksonville! Our favorite loaded potato food truck is opening a permanent location on Phillips Highway, so you’ll always know where to find them! Mr. Potato Spread, home of the original crab pot potato, has opened a brick-and-mortar. These spuds aren’t going anywhere, but be sure to stop by soon and support them at their new location!
📍 7159 Philips Hwy, Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Calling all plant parents – this one is for you! The Greenhouse & Bar is officially opening their doors at their new brick-and-mortar and we couldn’t be more excited! Along with shopping for new leafy friends, you can sip on coffee or cocktails during your visit. Help welcome the Greenhouse & Bar into their new home and join their plant family!
📍 200 Riverside Ave Unit 2, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Clean Juice has now opened their newest location in the St. John’s Town Center! This USDA certified organic juice and food bar has healthy (and delicious) options for everyone to enjoy! From sandwiches and salads to acai bowls and juices to smoothies, Clean Juice has plenty of menu items to make your tastebuds and your stomach happy. Some of our favorites were the avocado toast, the youthful one protein smoothie, and the sweet green cold pressed juice. Be sure to check out their tasty fall flavors while the season is still here!
📍4890 Big Island Drive Unit #3, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Get excited about Flying Fish Tap House’s grand opening! Coming soon to Jax, this is one of northeast Florida’s smallest Micro-Breweries. This new spot will be serving up only the best brews and freshest seafood around! With locally sourced menu items such as the tuna poke cobb and the crusted grouper Gnocchi served alongside delicious craft beers and cocktails, you won’t stop coming back once they open! Enjoy live music and relaxation at Flying Fish Tap House!
📍1341 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
One of our favorite brunch spots is opening a second location in Springfield! Known for their over-the-top breakfast and mimosa boards, massive bloody marys, and amazing drag show brunches, Tulua Bistro is a must-visit! With beautiful murals featuring Lady Gaga, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malcolm X, and more icons, this new location is sure to be just as stunning as the one in Jax Beach. The grand opening is scheduled for sometime in the Spring, so get excited for double the fun at Tulua Bistro!
📍Springfield
This café specializing in French cuisine is opening up a 3rd location in the Southside! Known for their delicious coffees, pastries, and lunch items, Le Petit Paris hopes to open their newest location by May of this year! We already love this little café so much, and can’t wait to have a 3rd spot to visit! Be sure to check in for any new details!
📍Southside
The recently reopened Jacksonville Pier is already undergoing some changes, but for the better! The owner of the Jax Beach Surf Shop and new pier operator, Curt DeWitt, is planning to add food vendors and local maker booths, picnic tables to enjoy meals, and even games for kids to play. He wants to convert the ticket booth for entrance to the pier into a small convenience store, as well, to sell ice cream and sodas, and fishing supplies, too. Entrance fees for the pier will remain the same, $2 dollars to walk and $5 dollars to fish, and locals get a dollar off! These new additions should be rolling out within the next months, so get excited!
📍503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Mike and Brittany Cooney, the founders of Ember & Iron, are bringing San Marco a new (and delicious) project called Gemma Fish + Oyster! This two-story restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor rooftop dining, and outdoor dining along the street as well! The menu is inspired by fresh seafood and will feature items such as seafood towers, fresh oysters, tartares, and poke bowls. They plan to open the new restaurant in October 2023, so stay tuned for updates about this exciting new seafood bar!
📍2039 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida
We know what you’re thinking – FINALLY! Jax is finally getting our very own Sugar Factory! Opening soon at the St. John’s Town Center, this American Brasserie is known for its outlandish and creative drinks and delicious and colorful dishes! We’re so excited for this one, and we know you are too!
📍4910 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Located in Downtown Jacksonville, Hardwick’s Bar will be the first LGBTQIA+ nightclub to open in the 904 in 20 years! We are so excited to hear about this new addition to the club scene in Jax! Owner Elias Hionides and operating partner Tim Hoal hope to have the bar and nightclub up and running by March of 2023. Check back in for any updates about this fun new addition to Jax!
📍100 E Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
This Oregon-based coffee company has its sights set on Jacksonville as they plan to open 4 new locations in our area! The first spot, located along Normandy Blvd, is slated to open in early 2023. Their menu is full of delicious house specialty drinks, like the Snowy Mocha and Chocolate Macadamia nut Breve. They also offer classic coffees, like cold brew and americano, and freshly made smoothies! Stay tuned for more updates on this delicious new addition to our Jacksonville cafes!
📍7900 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, FL 3222
The delicious Florida BBQ you know and love from the Butt Hutt Smokehouse food truck is coming to a storefront! The new Butt Hutt location is taking over old location of The Island Bar on Roosevelt Blvd, and it’s the perfect spot between Murray Hill and Riverside. Stay tuned for updates on this Jacksonville staple’s brick and mortar!
📍 3210 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
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