★★★★★
My favorite spot in Jacksonville hands down. The kava is the real deal and the staff actually take the time to explain everything if it's your first time. Live music on weekends is a vibe.
Coffee Shops · San Marco · Jacksonville
Kava & Company -
San Marco
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The place
Kava & Company is a kava bar, coffee shop, and lounge at 1224 Kings Ave in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The menu features traditional kava, kratom teas, specialty coffee drinks, kombucha on tap, and house-made pizza. The space doubles as a coworking lounge by day and a live-music and event venue by night. It is alcohol-free and welcomes all ages. Seating includes indoor lounge areas, communal tables, and outdoor patio space. The shop hosts open-mic nights, DJ sets, and community events throughout the week. Takeout is available and the venue is dog-friendly on the patio.
Tucked into a converted bungalow on Kings Avenue in San Marco, Kava & Company is one of Jacksonville's busiest non-alcoholic third spaces — a kava bar, specialty coffee shop, and late-night lounge rolled into one. The vibe shifts from laptop-friendly cafe in the morning to candlelit live-music venue after dark, drawing a mix of remote workers, students from nearby Jacksonville University, and a loyal crowd of regulars chasing the calm-without-the-hangover kava ritual.
The drink menu is the draw: traditional Fiji and Vanuatu kava served in coconut shells, customizable kratom teas, nitro cold brew, matcha lattes, and kombucha on tap. The kitchen turns out hand-tossed pizzas, flatbreads, and shareable bites — the pepperoni pie and the loaded hummus plate are the most-mentioned items in Google reviews. CBD add-ons and mocktails round out the menu.
No reservations are needed for the cafe, but private events can be booked through the website. Free parking is available in the lot and on adjacent side streets. The patio is dog-friendly, takeout is offered through the website, and the venue is all-ages with a strict no-alcohol policy. Check the events calendar for open mic, trivia, and live DJ nights.
Traditional kava and kratom bar
Specialty coffee and nitro cold brew
Hand-tossed pizza and flatbreads
Live music and DJ nights
What to expect
Expect a warm, low-lit lounge atmosphere with mismatched couches, communal tables, and a steady rotation of live music or DJs in the evenings. Order at the counter, grab a coconut shell of kava or a nitro cold brew, and settle in — staff are well-versed in walking newcomers through the kava and kratom menus. Daytime is quiet and laptop-friendly; nights get social.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Great alcohol-free hangout. Came for the kratom tea, stayed for the pizza — which is way better than it has any right to be at a kava bar. Dog-friendly patio is a huge plus.
★★★★★
Such a unique San Marco spot. Cozy, welcoming, and the cold brew is excellent. They host open mic nights that are genuinely fun. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for something different.
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Frequently asked
Does Kava & Company - San Marco take reservations?
Reservations are not needed for the cafe and lounge — seating is first-come, first-served. Private events and group bookings can be arranged through kavaandcompany.com.
Is Kava & Company - San Marco dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Inside seating is reserved for service animals only.
Where do I park near Kava & Company - San Marco?
There is a free on-site parking lot at 1224 Kings Ave, with additional free street parking on adjacent San Marco side streets.
What are the most popular items at Kava & Company - San Marco?
The traditional kava in a coconut shell, kratom tea, nitro cold brew, and the hand-tossed pepperoni pizza are the most-ordered items based on Google reviews.
What are Kava & Company - San Marco's hours?
Open daily — Mon–Tue 9am–12am, Wed 9am–2am, Thu–Sat 9am–2am, Sun 9am–12am. Hours can vary for live events; check the website calendar.
Does Kava & Company - San Marco offer takeout or delivery?
Yes, takeout is available and can be ordered by phone at (904) 551-3809 or through the website at kavaandcompany.com.
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