By Emma Burleson, Fall 2024 Marketing Intern
As the holiday season approaches, small businesses need our support more than ever! Here in Downtown Jacksonville, we encourage residents and visitors alike to be patrons of the small businesses in our community. You might be wondering, what is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday that, this year, falls on Saturday, November 30th. It’s been around for the last 14 years and was created to help promote small and local businesses during the largest shopping season of the year.
When we purchase from a small business in Downtown Jacksonville, we are taking part in so much more than just a transaction. We’re helping create a thriving and vibrant Downtown neighborhood! For a day of local exploration, follow the stops on our 2024 Passport and visit each local shop and restaurant in Downtown Jacksonville!
Start your day off with a delicious cup of coffee! Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy hot brew or a refreshing iced coffee, you’ll find just what you need to get your day going.
Check out these Downtown coffee shops:
Chamblin’s Uptown | Opens at 9 a.m.
The Greenhouse Bar | Opens at 8 a.m.
Urban Grind Coffee Co. | Opens at 8 a.m.
Setlan Coffee | Opens at 10 a.m.
Looking for a day of shopping? Find unique clothing, fun accessories, sweet treats and home goods here in the urban core.
Check out these shops and boutiques in Downtown Jacksonville:
Wolf & Cub | 205 N Laura St.
Chamblin’s Uptown | 215 N Laura St.
Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel | 1068 Hendricks Ave.
Sweet Pete’s | 400 N. Hogan St.
St. John’s Cathedral Bookstore and Gift Shop | 221 E Church St.
If you want a fun night out, grab a drink at one of the many local breweries and bars.
Enjoy live music at Intuition, a game of pool at Bold City Brewery, or sit back and relax at Ruby Beach’s outdoor patio!
Drinks:
Anejo Cocina
Bay Street Bar & Grill
Bold City Brewery Downtown
Burlock and Barrel
De Real Ting Cafe
Dos Gatos
The Greenhouse Bar
Manifest Distilling
Myth Element and Bistro
Hardwicks Bar
Intuition Ale Works
Ocean Street Tequila
Spliff’s Gastropub
The Justice Pub
Ruby Beach Brewing
Underbelly
The Volstead
Looking for your next go-to dinner spot? With a wide variety of options to choose from, Downtown Jacksonville has something to satisfy every craving.
Restaurants:
Arepa Please
Bb’s Restaurant & Bar Bellwether
Casa Dora Italian Restaurant
Cinco de Mayo
City Grille & Raw Bar
Clara’s Tidbits
Cowford Chophouse
D & G Deli and Grille
Desert Rider Sandwich Shop
Estrella Cocina
Gili’s Kitchen
Happy Grilled Cheese
Indochine
Indulgence Southern Bistro
Jenkins Quality Barbecue
Plenti
Roja’s Pizza
Soulfull Eats
Super Food & Brew
By @riversideartsmarket
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Downtown Jacksonville at these events on November 30th:
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade | 6 p.m.
Riverside Arts Market | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Saturdays at MOCA | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacksonville Icemen | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
On November 30th and everyday, we encourage you to shop local and support your favorite small businesses! For more information on how to celebrate in DTJax, visit our Small Business Saturday Page and find what else Downtown Jacksonville has to offer.