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Southern Grounds & Co. (San Marco)
San Marco's vibrant community hub pairing in-house baked blueberry scones, morning buns, and artisan croissants with craft Intelligentsia espresso in a warm courtyard and fireside dining room.
Information last checked and verified: October 2026
About Southern Grounds & Co. (San Marco)
Located at 1671 Atlantic Blvd in Jacksonville's San Marco corridor, Southern Grounds & Co. (San Marco) operates as an authentic destination for scratch-made baked goods. Known throughout Northeast Florida for uncompromising culinary technique, this establishment specializes in House-Baked Blueberry Scones, Cinnamon Morning Brioche Buns, Flaky Artisan Butter Croissants, Artisan Avocado Tartines, Craft Intelligentsia Espresso.
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 4.6 out of 5 average rating across more than 1,960 customer reviews on Google.
Signature Menu Specialties
- ★ House-Baked Blueberry Scones
- ★ Cinnamon Morning Brioche Buns
- ★ Flaky Artisan Butter Croissants
- ★ Artisan Avocado Tartines
- ★ Craft Intelligentsia Espresso
Menu & Price Estimates
Estimates based on in-store menus| House-Baked Blueberry Cream Scone Tender buttermilk scone packed with blueberries and topped with turbinado sugar. | $4.50 |
| Cinnamon Brioche Morning Bun Laminated dough twist dusted in cinnamon sugar and orange zest. | $4.75 |
| Flaky Butter Croissant Traditional all-butter croissant baked fresh for the San Marco courtyard. | $4.25 |
| Intelligentsia Double Cortado Equal parts specialty espresso and steamed velvety milk. | $4.25 |
*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
Courtyard & Indoor Dining
Mobile App Ordering
Breakfast & Lunch
Evening Wine & Dessert
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 (904) 619-1503 or visit their official website to submit inquiries with sufficient lead time.
Verified Customer Reviews
★ 4.6 on Google (1,960+ reviews)
Megan B.
Google Local Guide
★★★★★
"The San Marco courtyard is the best outdoor cafe space in Jacksonville. House-baked blueberry cream scones and cortados are perfection."
Date: September 2026 • Verified Source
Eric S.
Yelp Elite Reviewer
★★★★★
"Great spot for morning breakfast or afternoon remote work. In-house baked cinnamon morning buns and croissants are always fresh."
Date: August 2026 • Verified Source
Daniel K.
Verified Customer
★★★★★
"Lively atmosphere, exceptional Intelligentsia coffee, and fresh bakery counter. Sitting by the courtyard fire pit is pure joy."
Date: July 2026 • Verified SourceLocation & Navigation
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