The Local

The Local is a hidden gem in Jacksonville. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that this is a place that prides itself on excellent food and service. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a rustic charm that's perfect for a cozy night out or a casual lunch with friends.

The menu at The Local is simply outstanding. They use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, which means that every dish is bursting with flavor and freshness. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty burger, a crisp salad, or some delicious seafood, you'll find something to love here.

The service at The Local is also top-notch. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to make recommendations or answer any questions you may have. And if you're a craft beer lover, you'll definitely want to check out their impressive selection of local brews.

Overall, I highly recommend The Local to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Jacksonville. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

This place is great. The coffee, food and service is amazing. The fried chicken is one of our favorite and combined with the waffle is to die for. The vibe here is super chill and there’s outside seating for those great weather days.

I finally came here after hearing about this place from a few people and I would like to touch on a few topics about this place.
Overall I give it 3 stars but there were definitely some good, some bad and some ugly.

The good: the food was pretty darn good overall and there was a pretty good variety of options to choose from on the menu.

The bad: I came here for my birthday dinner because I wanted to try a new place. The beer list only showed the brewery names but not the beer name or type so I just asked for whichever was a stout or porter from any of the listed breweries.
I received an IPA 😑 not the end of the world, I drank it anyways...

Moving on, after dinner we were brought the check. Never asked if we wanted dessert or another round of drinks. I mentioned it was my birthday and I kind of had dessert in mind. Was brought the menus and we ordered the baked apple dessert which was pretty good then was brought yet another check. I must say this was the first time at any restaurant I have ever paid for my own birthday dessert but oh well, I guess that's how they operate.

The ugly: We sat outside on this cute patio with string lights overhead. However there were rats running around the patio eating scraps dropped on the floor. I'm sure this is hard to control being outside, but it's not something you want to see while you're eating nonetheless.

I come here pretty often with my boyfriend. I love the food, specifically the local toast. They have lots of good vegetarian options. Today we tried the strawberry limeade and it was some of the best limeade I've ever had. The service was great. It was crowded but we still got our food in almost no time. Our waitress Nicole was super nice and helpful. We opted for the outdoor seating since the indoor was crowded and it was very nice despite Florida's heat. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast/lunch!

A 3.5 stars is probably more accurate.

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The Local. Nice casual indoor and outdoor dining. Good sandwich presentation although it seemed a bit more pricey than what I remembered from my last visit but the portions are large. Nice bar, clean restroom, and good service.

Cute and quaint. Great bar and great food. Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Promptly expedited. Beautiful outdoor area. Great little Sunday place. Very much enjoyed.

FAVORITE brunch spot by far! Chai lattes are the BEST here, amazing chicken Parmesan (it’s a special) and the friendliest staff! Nicole is the sweetest! Ask for her if you want the best service!

My food was absolutely amazing atmosphere was great and once we got a waiter she was absolutely awesome. Reason I gave four stars is because we literally had to get up and ask for somebody to come and greet us

Bad experience with poor service, dirty silverware, raw food and missing orders. Is a shame because the place looks really nice. Dont know what happeded on my day but it was horrible. I order the steak and eggs with grits on the side.. there was no steak only chunks of beef that where really hard to cut with the knife and impossible to chew.. potatoes where raw inside and the grits never came. I ended up eating half of my wifes waffles and leaving hungry. The girl that took care of us (im sure she is a nice girl) was distracted or maybe had too many tables.. because we had to request things several times and often forgot our requests. Also where charge for food that never came. Dont think i will be coming back to The Local.. hope they get better... overall experience was really bad.

Another fantastic brunch at this sweet restaurant. Food is so good. Love table service on the weekends. The drinks were tasty and well crafted. The wait staff was friendly and fun. Drinks included a mimosa, a purple dragon, a sangria AND a flight of draft beers. Was craving a fried chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint! So tasty with the pickles too! We also had the veggie and the egg with chips and one with grits. All very very good. This is a happy place for me!