Southern Grounds - Jacksonville

This restaurant is a beautiful spot with lots of vegetarian and vegan choices. I tried the Baja antique grain bowl (vegan) and it was absolutely delicious! My friends' meals also looked incredible. We sat on their shaded outdoor terrace, which was lovely (they also have plenty of indoor seating.) Although I visited for lunch, they also serve coffee, delicious looking baked goods (many vegan options,) and breakfast. I highly recommend this place and plan to return. I only gave them 4 stars because they are not completely vegetarian or vegan, but their vegan options are top-notch.

I ordered the Cali bagel sandwich with 1/2 avocado, but since I requested it gluten free, I ended up with bread instead of a bagel. It was my mistake for not realizing this was specified on the website. The sandwich with just avocado and dry bread was not very appetizing. Others in my group enjoyed their proper bagel sandwiches and cheesy grits, which they said were tasty. It seems like the vegan options may not be as carefully prepared to provide a satisfying experience for customers. The matcha tea with coconut milk was gritty, watered down, and flavorless. The restaurant could use some training on how to make a better matcha latte.

This restaurant is a fantastic find for vegetarians and vegans with a wide variety of options to choose from. I tried the Baja Ancient Grain Bowl (Vegan) and it was absolutely delicious! The dishes that my friends ordered also looked amazing. We were able to enjoy our meal on their shaded outdoor patio, which was a lovely experience (they also have plenty of indoor seating available). While I visited for lunch, they also offer coffee, tempting pastries (with many vegan choices), and breakfast options. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because they are not exclusively vegetarian or vegan, but the quality of their vegan dishes is truly exceptional.

The desserts at this restaurant are exceptional and there is a wide variety to choose from. I decided on the shrimp curry special and a peppermint mocha drink, while my wife ordered the oatmeal with dried fruits. Although we had to wait a bit longer than anticipated, it was definitely worth it. We will definitely be returning here in the future.

The breakfast at this restaurant is incredibly tasty, with speedy service and sensational coffee. The staff is friendly, although the place can get quite busy in the mornings. Finding a parking spot may be a challenge, but the experience is well worth it. Overall, the breakfast here is fantastic.