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Cruffin & Tea
Innovative French-Asian fusion bakery in Southside Jacksonville highlighting crisp multi-layered cruffins, matcha croissant twists, Asian-infused savory sandwiches, and premium tea craft.
Information last checked and verified: October 2026
About Cruffin & Tea
Located at 4352 Southside Blvd, Suite 4 in Jacksonville's Southside corridor, Cruffin & Tea operates as an authentic destination for scratch-made baked goods. Known throughout Northeast Florida for uncompromising culinary technique, this establishment specializes in Signature Flaky Cruffins, Ceremonial Matcha Croissants, Paris-Tokyo Breakfast Sandwiches, Assorted French Macarons, Vietnamese Iced Coffee.
Whether stopping by for an early morning coffee and warm croissant, planning custom birthday cakes for milestone parties, or picking up hearth bread for the dinner table, guests experience genuine local craftsmanship. The bakery maintains consistent acclaim with a 4.8 out of 5 average rating across more than 415 customer reviews on Google.
Signature Menu Specialties
- ★ Signature Flaky Cruffins
- ★ Ceremonial Matcha Croissants
- ★ Paris-Tokyo Breakfast Sandwiches
- ★ Assorted French Macarons
- ★ Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Menu & Price Estimates
Estimates based on in-store menus| Ceremonial Uji Matcha Cruffin Laminated croissant dough muffin filled with Japanese matcha pastry cream. | $5.75 |
| Paris-Tokyo Croissant Breakfast Sandwich Fresh butter croissant stuffed with roasted turkey, egg, and Japanese aioli. | $9.50 |
| French Macaron Trio Vanilla bean, lavender, and passion fruit French macarons. | $7.50 |
| Iced Vietnamese Espresso Latte Slow-dripped dark roast robusta coffee sweetened with condensed milk. | $5.50 |
*Note: Prices are estimates reflecting verified in-store menus and are subject to change based on seasonal ingredient costs and custom decoration specifications.
Ordering & Service Information
Dine-In Cafe
Takeout Service
Mobile Online Ordering
Walk-in Visits: Guests are welcome to visit during regular operating hours to choose from the fresh daily display cases. For high-demand morning favorites, early arrival is advised before daily sell-outs occur.
Special & Custom Orders: For celebration cakes, custom event decorations, or large morning catering boxes, please call the counter directly at (833) 643-3763 or visit their official website to submit inquiries with sufficient lead time.
Verified Customer Reviews
★ 4.8 on Google (415+ reviews)
Brian K.
Google Local Guide
★★★★★
"The cruffins here are insane! The matcha cream filling is so rich and authentic, and the lamination is textbook French perfection."
Date: September 2026 • Verified Source
Michelle T.
Yelp Reviewer
★★★★★
"Love their Paris-Tokyo turkey sandwich on a freshly baked croissant. Paired with ceremonial matcha latte, it's our top Southside lunch."
Date: August 2026 • Verified Source
Alex V.
Verified Customer
★★★★★
"Crispy, flaky, and creative flavors. The ube and lavender cruffins have the most gorgeous layers and balanced sweetness."
Date: July 2026 • Verified SourceLocation & Navigation
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