Milk Road Coffee

The Milk Road looks a bit like a small, privately owned auto body shop from the road. So much so that it wasn't until a friend invited me that I actually went.
First impressions? A hipster version of Starbucks with similar prices and fewer selections.
My first impressions were right but it's so much more than that. The employees are absolutely stellar! They're down to earth and knowledgeable. Even with fewer selections if you tell them what you like they'll steer you in the right direction.
They have delicious homemade waffles and other sweet treats if you're hungry and they've got the best chi I've ever had which is just as good without sugar.
They have a large seating area out back and allow you to smoke which is refreshing as I despise being treated like a social pariah for my chosen vice. It's utterly disgusting when the world forces their opinions down your throat "for your own good", no matter how or why the forcing manifests.
The decor is something close to industrial meets Soho. The walls are decorated with art for sale from local artists which I have all the respect for. Many months later I'm still going and I intend to continue. I now refer to The Milk Road as one of Jacksonville's best kept secrets. I adore this place and I hope their take us or leave us attitude stays put! I will happily take you as you are, you beautiful, unapologetic place of coffee refuge! Twenty six thumbs up!

Very few flavor options. I had the caramel latte and it tasted like Starbucks quality (a little worse honestly) The more I drank, the more sickeningly sweet the drink got. Not a good sweet either, very artificial tasting. I almost couldn't finish it. I recommend Coffee Haven in Sneads Ferry! The quality of the coffee is way better.

The cutest little coffee shop! I'm from out of state so I only get stop here a few times a year, but I never leave without getting a coffee and waffle from Milk Road. The staff is always incredibly friendly and I've yet to try something I didn't like.

Hand steeped chai almond milk latte with honey and cinnamon. A Delight Beyond words. Perfectly crafted not rushed. Wonderful place to go and get something that is delicious.

The atmosphere of this place is so cute both inside and out! We’ve tried iced coffees, americano, teas and some food products and have always been pleased. If you come to this shop make sure you have 30-40 mins from coming in to getting your order. They could probably prosper in adding more help or training baristas to be faster. Today we had a 15 minute wait to order (with 4 people in front of me) and an additional 25 minutes to get our order. This is a trend with this establishment. Otherwise everything is great!

Coffee and service were good. Lots of flies inside and around the seating

Always a pleasure going here. My daughter and I enjoy our Milk Road dates where we Can both get some online work done.

It’s also a nice place to meet up with friends. Very friendly staff, clean place, decent prices.

Oh and those waffles...yummy!!!

Very nice atmosphere. Great coffee. They use a pour over technique that brings out the flavor. The best part is the German waffles. They are lightly infused with sugar and provide a very nice taste. Paired with the coffee it is a great afternoon or evening dessert. It's a must try. Well worth the visit.

Great place for coffee with a cute vibe missing in most of Jacksonville. The Coffee gardens out back is also perfectly splendid for a lazy morning sip and read. Wish they were more centrally located with other stuff around them but that’s Jacksonville’s problem, not theirs.

I do wish they stepped up their food game though as the selection is limited. I ordered a bagel and cream cheese, received a toasted bagel in the bag and a single little plastic Philadelphia cream cheese packet and a plastic knife. Please take the time to spread the cream cheese on the bagel for the customer and realize a single 3/4oz packet isn’t enough for both sides of the bagel.

Heard good things about this place so I was eager to try it out. However, when I got there the workers were chatting with someone they knew for a while and then when the people they knew left I got told to go down to the cash register to order but the lady there was counting money for some time and the other two workers didn't try to take my order. Just felt like I waited too long to have order taken so I left without ordering anything. This was a dissapointed for sure. I really wanted to enjoy this place.