Alison’s guidebook
Food scene
Great beer and food, nice outdoor patio, indoor basket ball hoop, darts and occasional live music
35 locals recommend
Strings Sports Brewery
1850 N Main StGreat beer and food, nice outdoor patio, indoor basket ball hoop, darts and occasional live music
Great place for breakfast, but it does get busy! Full bar with some creative drinks.
71 locals recommend
Uptown Kitchen And Bar
1303 N Main StGreat place for breakfast, but it does get busy! Full bar with some creative drinks.
Who doesn't love ice cream served with color changing spoons?!?!
73 locals recommend
Springfield Scoops
1807 N Main StWho doesn't love ice cream served with color changing spoons?!?!
MAIN STREET FOOD PARK
1352 North Main StreetCool outdoor space with live music and food trucks.
If you like soul food, this is the place. The portions are quite large. Currently take out only.
Austin's Soul Food Restaurant
4807 N Main StIf you like soul food, this is the place. The portions are quite large. Currently take out only.
Crispy's Springfield Gallery
Full liquor bar, good food and great pizza!
Great soft serve ice cream place that has banana splits, dipped cones, sundaes, parfaits and even dog ice cream.
Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield
Great soft serve ice cream place that has banana splits, dipped cones, sundaes, parfaits and even dog ice cream.
Small family run restaurant that serves yummy Mexican food.
10 locals recommend
Hola Mexican Restaurant
1001 N Main StSmall family run restaurant that serves yummy Mexican food.
Chans Chinese Food
1508 N Main StGood drive through Chinese take out.
Brewery
New neighborhood brewery with a laid back vibe. There are books and board games. They even have a working Atari game!
Historically Hoppy Brewing Company
1636 North Main StreetNew neighborhood brewery with a laid back vibe. There are books and board games. They even have a working Atari game!
Brewery with rotating taps and some unique beers. Great outdoor patio in back with occasional live music.
51 locals recommend
Hyperion Brewing Company
1744 N Main StBrewery with rotating taps and some unique beers. Great outdoor patio in back with occasional live music.
Nice, cozy brewery that serves food and has a play area for the kids. They brew great tasting beer as well!
Myrtle Avenue Brewing
Nice, cozy brewery that serves food and has a play area for the kids. They brew great tasting beer as well!
Nice brewery downtown with outdoor seating that offers occasional live music.
6 locals recommend
Ruby Beach Brewing
228 East Forsyth StreetNice brewery downtown with outdoor seating that offers occasional live music.
Shopping
BOBBYK boutique
1188 Edgewood Ave SCute boutique with men's and women's clothing.
BARK ON MAIN
1713 N Main StCute per store with unique items as well as grooming services.
The Block Skate Supply
1717 N Main StCool skate shop with boards, accessories and clothing.
A Makers Market filled with a variety of wares to include art, food, plants, and fresh veggies. Open every Saturday.
173 locals recommend
Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside AveA Makers Market filled with a variety of wares to include art, food, plants, and fresh veggies. Open every Saturday.
Sightseeing
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside AveBeautiful museum, worth a visit!
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
333 N Laura StWonderful museum, worth a visit!
USS Orleck Naval Museum
Most decorated warship that gives guided and non guided tour.
Treaty Oak Park
1207 Prudential Dr250 year old Oak tree, it is beautiful!