★★★★★
Best coffee in Jacksonville, full stop. The pour-over was bright and floral, and you can watch them roast beans in the back. Patio is shady and they brought a water bowl out for my dog without me asking.
Coffee Shops · Riverside · Jacksonville
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters
- Riverside
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The place
Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee shop and on-site roastery located at 869 Stockton St in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The cafe pours sustainably sourced single-origin coffees, espresso drinks, and pour-overs alongside house-baked pastries. Beans are roasted in-house and sold by the bag for retail and wholesale customers. The space features indoor seating, a covered patio, free Wi-Fi, and ample street parking on Stockton St and King St. The cafe is dog-friendly on the patio and welcomes laptops during off-peak hours. Bold Bean holds a 4.6-star Google rating across more than 1,400 reviews. A second Jacksonville location operates in the San Marco neighborhood. No reservations are required; orders are placed at the counter.
Tucked into a converted bungalow on Stockton Street in the heart of Five Points, Bold Bean Coffee Roasters is the cafe that put Jacksonville's third-wave coffee scene on the map. The Riverside flagship serves as both a neighborhood cafe and the roastery's working production space, so the beans in your cup were likely roasted a few feet away earlier that week. The vibe is contemporary-industrial with reclaimed wood, exposed brick, and a steady hum of regulars, freelancers, and weekend brunch crowds spilling onto the covered patio.
Order the house espresso pulled on a La Marzocco, a creamy cortado, or a single-origin pour-over from Ethiopia, Colombia, or Guatemala. The cold brew on nitro tap is a summer staple, and seasonal lattes — honey-cinnamon, lavender, maple — rotate through the menu. Pair your drink with a flaky almond croissant or avocado toast from the bakery case. Whole beans are sold by the 12-oz bag for home brewing.
Bold Bean is walk-in only — no reservations. Free street parking is available on Stockton St, King St, and Margaret St; the lot fills quickly on weekend mornings. The covered patio is dog-friendly, well-shaded, and the only area where pets are allowed. Takeout is offered at the counter, and mobile ordering is available through the Bold Bean app for pickup. Catering and wholesale coffee programs are handled through the website.
On-site coffee roastery
Single-origin pour-overs
Nitro cold brew on tap
Dog-friendly covered patio
What to expect
Expect a bustling specialty coffee shop where roasting happens on-site. Order at the counter, grab a seat indoors or on the dog-friendly patio, and enjoy single-origin pour-overs, espresso drinks, and house-baked pastries. Cash and cards accepted; mobile ordering available through the Bold Bean app. Best for: morning coffee runs, remote work sessions, and bean shopping.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Bold Bean has been my go-to remote work spot for years. Solid Wi-Fi, friendly baristas who know my order, and the honey-cinnamon latte is unreal. Parking can be tight on weekends but worth it.
★★★★★
Picked up a bag of their Ethiopia single-origin and brewed it at home — incredible. The space itself is gorgeous, lots of natural light, and the almond croissant is bakery-perfect. A Riverside institution.
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Frequently asked
Does Bold Bean Coffee Roasters take reservations?
No — Bold Bean is walk-in only. Orders are placed at the counter, and seating is first-come, first-served on both the indoor floor and the covered patio.
Is Bold Bean Coffee Roasters dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the covered outdoor patio. Pets are not allowed inside the cafe, but baristas will often bring out a water bowl on request.
Where do I park near Bold Bean Coffee Roasters?
Free street parking is available along Stockton St, King St, and Margaret St in Riverside. Spots fill up quickly on weekend mornings, so arrive early or plan a short walk.
What are the most popular drinks at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters?
The single-origin pour-overs, nitro cold brew, cortado, and signature honey-cinnamon latte are the most-mentioned drinks on Google reviews. Almond croissants are the top pastry.
What are Bold Bean Coffee Roasters' hours?
Bold Bean Riverside is open daily from 7am to 6pm, including weekends. Hours may shift on major holidays — check Google or the official site for updates.
Does Bold Bean Coffee Roasters offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is offered at the counter, and mobile ordering for pickup is available through the Bold Bean app. Whole-bean coffee can also be shipped via boldbeancoffee.com.
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