“Coffee and doughnuts” is a magical phrase to many Seven Pines residents who likely start their days with java and enjoy occasional treats.
But even with home brews and the welcoming options at Seven Pines’ Central Park Amenity Center, there’s still an opportunity to sample a wide range of local coffeehouses and bakeries.
As the newest master-planned community on Jacksonville’s south side, Seven Pines is near multiple locations on Visit Jacksonville’s JAX Coffee & Donuts Trail. Whether it’s a morning boost or an afternoon pick-me-up, there are numerous options for a coffee, doughnut or both!
Here are the deets.
Key takeaways
- Seven Pines residents can explore the JAX Coffee & Donuts Trail, featuring 65 local coffeehouses and bakeries throughout Jacksonville.
- The trail, created by Visit Jacksonville, encourages locals and visitors to support small businesses while discovering unique coffee and donut spots.
- Nearby favorites include Mechanism Coffee Roasters, Sippers Coffeehouse, and several Jacksonville Beach cafés such as Bold Bean and Southern Grounds.
- Participants can download the trail app to check in, earn prizes, and track their visits across the metro area.
- Seven Pines’ prime south Jacksonville location makes it easy to enjoy the city’s vibrant café scene along with its own community amenities.
All about the trail
The JAX Coffee and Donuts Trail is a compilation of local coffeehouses and bakeries from across the metro area by Visit Jacksonville, the area’s official travel information resource.
The folks there have compiled several local “Trails” to promote tourism and local businesses, and the JAX Coffee and Donuts Trail is one such example.
There are 65 participating coffeehouses and donut shops and/or bakeries. If you’re a Seven Pines resident who’s a caffeine and pastry fan, you’re already googling it! And while it’s geared toward Jacksonville visitors, metro area residents can enjoy it too, plus support local businesses.
The Trail is easy to use. Go to www.visitjacksonville.com/jax-coffee-donuts-trail/ to download the app and see all the locations. Users can check in at each one and earn prizes for purchases, or simply use the trail as a map and enjoy each unique coffee shop or bakery.
Locations near Seven Pines
Get started with these five JAX Coffee and Donuts Trail participants closest to Seven Pines. They’ll offer a taste of the Trail, plus inspiration for new weekend and coffee-break excursions.
The first two are west of Seven Pines, just across Interstate 295. The next three are in nearby Jacksonville Beach.
Mechanism Coffee Roasters — run by a husband-and-wife team who owned a coffeehouse in Jamestown, New York. Offers online ordering, coffee subscriptions, and a coffee truck for special events.
Located at 11526 Lake Mead Avenue in Jacksonville.
Sippers Coffeehouse — fresh-roasted coffee and sweet and savory breakfast options. Also serves lunch. Muffins, cinnamon rolls and cookies supply the sugar.
Located at 7643 Gate Parkway North in Jacksonville.
The Bodega-Jacksonville — an easy stop en route to the beach. Fresh coffee, drinks and packable breakfasts and lunches for picnics.
Located at 544 Marsh Landing Parkway in Jacksonville Beach.
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters — go granular with the art of coffee roasting here, or hit the online ordering menu for quick favorites. Stocks locally made pastries from Community Loaves, plus savory breakfast options and fresh-roasted bagged coffee.
Located at 2400 South 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach.
Southern Grounds & Co. — across the street from Bold Bean and one of Southern Grounds’ seven Jacksonville locations. Three menus (food, beverage and pastry) ensure you won’t leave without caffeine and sugar buzzes.
Located at 2405 South 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach.
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