Sandwich & Deli · Eastside · Jacksonville

Russ-Doe's
Sandwich Shop

★ 4.7 1745 E Church St Closed today $ · Sandwiches & Soul Food Last verified Jul 26, 2026

The place

Russ-Doe's is the Eastside's ★4.7 sandwich institution — overstuffed subs and soul food sides from an East Church Street shop that Jacksonville insiders have guarded for years. No website.

Russ-Doe's splits the difference between sandwich shop and soul food kitchen, and masters both lanes: overstuffed subs on the board, daily soul food plates and sides behind the counter. The ★4.7 across 455 reviews is elite for the genre and entirely Eastside-earned.

The historic Eastside sits minutes from the stadium and light-years from Jacksonville's food coverage. On game days the smart money skips the concourse prices and hits Russ-Doe's first — a move that separates residents from visitors every single season.

★4.7 — elite for the genre

Subs + soul food sides

Historic Eastside

Game-day insider move

What to expect

Counter service. Subs are the headline; check the daily soul food sides before deciding. Game-day rush is real — arrive early on home Saturdays and Sundays. $ prices.

Then come for the photos

The shop, in frames

What people are saying

4.07

★★★★★

Based on 455 Google reviews

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Frequently asked

Does Russ-Doe's Sandwich Shop have a website?

No — Russ-Doe's Sandwich Shop doesn't maintain an official website. This page keeps its address, phone number, hours, photos, and what-to-order guidance current so you can plan a visit. For same-day questions, call (904) 353-9065.

Where is Russ-Doe's Sandwich Shop located?

1745 E Church St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, in the Eastside area of Jacksonville. See the map on this page for directions and nearby spots.

Is Russ-Doe's Sandwich Shop good?

It holds ★4.7 across 455 Google reviews — earned through word of mouth, since the business does no marketing and has no website. That review base is among the strongest endorsements a local spot can have.