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Downtown
Local businesses in Downtown
Downtown holds the Northbank core, where Laura Street's early-1900s towers meet the river between the Main Street and Acosta bridges. The Elbow district gathers the after-dark crowd into a few blocks of bars and live music, while daytime brings coffee, lunch counters, and Riverwalk views. It's the city's civic center — theatres, offices, and the water always in sight. On Jax Locals you'll find the independent, locally-owned businesses that give Downtown its character — no chains, just the real thing.
Categories in Downtown
- Plumbing 2
- Wedding & Event Planners 6
- Restaurants 11
- AC & Heating 1
- Law Firms 41
- Financial Advisors 6
- Accountants / CPAs 6
- Juice & Smoothie Bars 1
- Insurance Agencies 6
- Breweries & Taprooms 4
- Cleaning Services 1
- Clothing Boutiques 5
- Tattoo Studios 2
- Landscaping & Lawn Care 1
- Cash Buyers & Sell-Your-Stuff 1
- Bookstores 1
- Barbershops 6
- Spas & Day Spas 3
- Dentists 2
- Real Estate Agents 2
- Dumpster Rental 1
- Hair Salons 4
- Vintage & Antiques 1
- Photographers 1
- Coffee Roasters & Shops 6
- Bars & Lounges 1
- Local-Made Gifts 1
- Art Galleries 1
- Handyman 1
Wedding & Event Planners
927 Events
927 Events is an independent event business on W Forsyth St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
927 W Forsyth St
Restaurants
Akels Deli
Akel's Delicatessen is a deli in the Riverside Avenue office building downtown, serving breakfast, soups, sandwiches and platters.
245 Riverside Ave # 195
AC & Heating
Alton Services Inc.
Alton Services is a heating and air conditioning company on East Church Street near downtown Jacksonville.
1613 E Church St
Restaurants
Andrew's Deli
Andrew's Deli is an independent restaurant on S Main St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
815 S Main St
Law Firms
Ashley Goggins Law P.A
Ashley Goggins Law is a downtown Jacksonville firm on East Adams Street focused on family law.
1010 E Adams St Suite 111
Financial Advisors
Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC
Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm on West Forsyth Street in downtown Jacksonville, focused on financial planning and investments.
200 W Forsyth St Ste 1020
Accountants / CPAs
Avery Accounting, LLC
Avery Accounting is an independent accounting firm on North Market Street in downtown Jacksonville, focused on small-business bookkeeping, tax, and advisory.
25 N Market St
Law Firms
Azor Law PLLC
Azor Law is a Florida law firm with an office on North Laura Street downtown, focused on individual rights.
200 N Laura St 9th FL
Law Firms
Bachara Construction Law Group
Bachara Construction Law Group is a law firm focused on construction disputes, with a Jacksonville office on North Laura Street downtown.
50 N Laura St # 2100
Law Firms
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers Downtown Jacksonville
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers Downtown Jacksonville is an independent law firm on W Forsyth St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
121 W Forsyth St #1000
Juice & Smoothie Bars
BlissFuel
BlissFuel is a juice and smoothie bar inside the Riverside Winston YMCA on Riverside Avenue.
221 Riverside Ave
Insurance Agencies
Blue Insurance Group
Blue Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency on E Adams St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
1010 E Adams St #126
Breweries & Taprooms
Bold City Downtown
Bold City Downtown is an independent brewery on E Bay St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
109 E Bay St
Cleaning Services Veteran-owned
Bold City Drone Wash
Veteran-owned and family-operated; mobile crew, no storefront
Serves Jacksonville
Clothing Boutiques
Brothers and Sisters Greek Store
Brothers and Sisters' Greek Store is a shop on East Union Street in Downtown Jacksonville specializing in apparel and gear for fraternities and sororities.
323 E Union St
Tattoo Studios
Bullfinch Tattoo Atelier
Bullfinch Tattoo Atelier is a custom studio on East Forsyth Street in Downtown Jacksonville, taking an art-first, appointment-only approach to fine-line and illustrative work.
222 E Forsyth St
Law Firms
Butler Law Group
Butler Law Group is an independent law firm on Prudential Dr in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
1506 Prudential Dr
Landscaping & Lawn Care
C & L Landscape
C & L Landscape is an independent landscaping company on E Duval St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
1601 E Duval St
Law Firms
Campione Law P.A.
Campione Law P.A.
501 W Bay St
Cash Buyers & Sell-Your-Stuff
Cash For Test Strips Jacksonville
Meetup-based buyer of unused, sealed diabetic supplies — no storefront and no shipping; you meet in public and get paid the same day
Serves Jacksonville
Insurance Agencies
CastleWise Realty & Insurance
CastleWise Realty & Insurance is a downtown office on Prudential Drive that puts real estate and insurance under one roof.
841 Prudential Dr 12th Floor
Insurance Agencies
Cecil W Powell & Co
Cecil W.
219 N Newnan St
Law Firms
Century Law Firm
Century Law Firm is an independent law firm on W Bay St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
301 W Bay St #1465
Bookstores
Chamblin's Uptown
Chamblin's Uptown is the downtown outpost of Jacksonville's legendary Chamblin Bookmine — a dense warren of new and used books on Laura Street with a cafe attached.
215 N Laura St $$
Barbershops
CHOP Barbershop - Riverside Jacksonville
Chop Barbershop is a vintage-style barbershop for the whole family, with a shop on Riverside Avenue.
50 Riverside Ave #703
Clothing Boutiques
Citystudapparel
City Stud Apparel is a Jacksonville clothing brand on East Beaver Street downtown, making shirts and hats with an urban fashion feel.
25 E Beaver St
Financial Advisors
Cohen Wealth Advisory
Cohen Wealth Advisory is an independent financial advisory firm on West Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville, offering planning and investment guidance.
301 W Bay St Suite 1424
Law Firms
Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers Jacksonville
Coker Law Personal Injury Lawyers Jacksonville is an independent law firm on E Bay St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
136 E Bay St #5438
Financial Advisors
Core Global Financial LLC
Core Global Financial is a credit and financial services business on North Market Street downtown.
25 N Market St Suite #246
Spas & Day Spas
Degree Wellness
Degree Wellness is an independent spa on Riverside Ave in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
200 Riverside Ave #8
Dentists
Downtown Dental Jax
Downtown Dental Jax is an independent dental practice on East Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville, offering general and cosmetic dentistry.
6 E Bay St Ste 101
Dentists
Edwards, Cavendish & Jones Jacksonville Dentistry
Edwards, Cavendish and Jones is a dental practice on West Adams Street in Downtown Jacksonville.
137 W Adams St
Restaurants
Element Bistro Bar and Lounge
Element Bistro Bar and Lounge is a creative cuisine restaurant and lounge on East Bay Street downtown.
333 E Bay St Suite 105
Law Firms
ELERLAW
ELERLAW is a downtown Jacksonville law firm on East Bay Street led by trial lawyer Refik Eler.
233 E Bay St
Real Estate Agents
Expo Home Buyers
Expo Home Buyers is a real estate company on Prudential Drive near downtown Jacksonville, working with homeowners who want to sell.
841 Prudential Dr
Law Firms
Farah & Farah
Farah & Farah is an independent law firm on W Adams St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
10 W Adams St
Law Firms
Fasig Brooks Law Offices
Fasig Brooks Law Offices is an independent law firm on W Bay St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
301 W Bay St Ste 1471-72
Dumpster Rental
FastWay Dumpsters
Locally owned; service-area business, no storefront. Se habla español.
Serves Jacksonville
Law Firms
Fields Law, P.A.
Fields Law, P.A.
1300 Riverplace Blvd #101
Restaurants
Fizzies&Fare
Fizzies&Fare is a restaurant on North Hogan Street downtown, close to the center of the city.
400 N Hogan St
Financial Advisors
Florida Financial Advisors
Florida Financial Advisors is an independent financial advisory firm on E Independent Dr in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
1 E Independent Dr #201
Law Firms
Galnor Shumard P.A.
Galnor Shumard is a criminal defense firm in downtown Jacksonville on Water Street, defending people accused of crimes in Northeast Florida.
225 Water St Suite 1280
Barbershops
Groom Therapy Male SPA SALON & BARBERSHOP
Groom Therapy is a men's spa, salon and barbershop on North Market Street downtown.
811 N Market St
Hair Salons
Hair Architects Grooming & Styling Studio LLC
Hair Architects Grooming & Styling Studio is a hair studio on A.
849 A Philip Randolph Blvd
Clothing Boutiques
Hassan Couture
Hassan Couture is a menswear shop at Riverplace Boulevard near Downtown, focused on tailored suiting.
1200 Riverplace Blvd
Law Firms
Heekin Litigation Group
Heekin Litigation Group is a law firm at One Independent Drive downtown, practicing since 2004.
1 Independent Dr
Real Estate Agents
Helping Hand Home Solutions
Owner-operated by Kady.
Serves Jacksonville
Barbershops
HI-FI Barber Suite
HI-FI Barber Suite is an independent barbershop on MY SALON in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
MY SALON SUITES Building, 220 Riverside Ave Ste 210
Restaurants
Hola Mexican Restaurant
Hola Mexican Restaurant is a festive Mexican spot on North Main Street with a patio, serving queso and guacamole, fajitas, burritos, vegetarian dishes and jumbo margaritas.
1001 N Main St
Restaurants
Indochine Downtown
Indochine Downtown is an independent restaurant on E Adams St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
21 E Adams St #200
Restaurants
Indulgence Southern Bistro
Indulgence Southern Bistro is an independent restaurant on W Forsyth St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
315 W Forsyth St
Barbershops
International Blades & Shears
International Blades & Shears is an independent barbershop on First Floor in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
First Floor, 410 Broad St N
Breweries & Taprooms
Intuition Ale Works
Intuition Ale Works anchors the Bay Street district downtown with a big multi-level taproom and a rooftop that looks out over the city.
929 E Bay St $$
Financial Advisors
InVestra Financial Services
InVestra Financial Services is an independent financial advisory firm on Riverplace Blvd in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
1431 Riverplace Blvd Apt 910
Financial Advisors
J. Biance Financial
J.
1301 Riverplace Blvd #2420
Hair Salons
Juniper and Company
Juniper & Co is a hair studio on Riverside Avenue near downtown.
220 Riverside Ave STE 114
Accountants / CPAs
JVM Accounting Services
JVM Accounting Services is an independent accounting firm on W Bay St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
301 W Bay St Ste 1446
Law Firms
Kevin S. Sanders Attorney-at-Law
Kevin S.
716 N Pearl St
Law Firms
Kingry & Friday
Kingry & Friday is a Jacksonville law firm on East Church Street downtown, focused on family law, adoption, and constitutional law.
225 E Church St
Vintage & Antiques
KOLLECT
KOLLECT is an independent vintage and antiques shop on E Duval St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
41 E Duval St
Law Firms
Korody Law P.A.
Korody Law is a downtown Jacksonville firm on West Adams Street run by former Navy and Marine Corps JAG officers.
630 W Adams St
Law Firms
Lasnetski Gihon Law
Lasnetski Gihon Law is a small downtown Jacksonville firm on West Forsyth Street that handles criminal defense and immigration cases.
121 W Forsyth St Suite 510
Law Firms
Law Office of Latoya S. Williams P.A
Law Office of Latoya Williams Shelton is a downtown Jacksonville practice on Prudential Drive.
841 Prudential Dr
Law Firms
Law Office of Otto D. Rafuse LLC.
The Law Office of Otto D.
630 W Adams St
Law Firms
Law Office of William Falik
The Law Office of William Falik is a legal practice at Riverplace Boulevard on the downtown Southbank.
1301 Riverplace Blvd Ste 800
Law Firms
Law Offices of Alexander E. Borell
The Law Offices of Alexander E.
301 W Bay St 14th Floor
Law Firms
Law Offices of Coleman & Coleman
The Law Offices of Donald Ray Coleman, Jr.
400 E Duval St
Law Firms
Law Offices of Ramona S. Chaplin PA
The Law Offices of Ramona S.
1301 Riverplace Blvd #800
Law Firms
Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith
Law Offices of Stephen A.
101 E Union St #200
Photographers
Luxury Point Studio
Luxury Point Studio is an independent photography studio on Dennis Street near downtown, offering portrait and creative sessions.
1505 Dennis St
Insurance Agencies
Marc Manor LLC Insurance Solutions
Marc Manor LLC Insurance Solutions is an insurance agency in the Riverplace Boulevard office tower downtown.
1301 Riverplace Blvd suite 800-145
Law Firms
Mathew Law Group
Mathew Law Group is an independent law firm on W Bay St 14th Floor in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
301 W Bay St 14th Floor
Hair Salons
MD Studio & Spa
MD Studio & Spa is a studio on Riverside Ave in Downtown Jacksonville.
220 Riverside Ave #114-1
Breweries & Taprooms
Myrtle Avenue Brewing
Myrtle Avenue Brewing is a small independent brewery near downtown on Myrtle Avenue, a neighborhood taproom pouring its own beer on the Ale Trail.
633 Myrtle Ave N
Accountants / CPAs
Ned Jackson Inc.
Ned Jackson Tax is a family-owned tax preparation and bookkeeping business that has operated since 1946.
255 N Liberty St
Restaurants
New Kazu Sushi Burrito
New Kazu Sushi Burrito is a fast casual spot on West Adams Street downtown that blends Hawaiian flavors with Japanese technique in its sushi burritos.
117 W Adams St
Wedding & Event Planners
Old St. Andrew's Event Venue
Old St.
317 A Philip Randolph Blvd
Restaurants
On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff-
On the Fly Sandwiches & Stuff is a food truck parked on West Adams Street downtown, near Jefferson Street and the new courthouse.
655 W Adams St
Law Firms
Orr | Cook
Orr | Cook is a business and corporate law firm in the Laura Street tower downtown.
50 N Laura St #2800
Tattoo Studios
Oxford Ink Tattoo
Oxford Ink Tattoo, known as the Ox House, is a downtown tattoo studio on East Forsyth Street that has been open since 2019.
353 E Forsyth St
Law Firms
Pajcic & Pajcic
Pajcic & Pajcic is a long-established independent Jacksonville law firm on Independent Drive downtown, known regionally for trial and personal-injury work.
1 E Independent Dr #2500
Hair Salons
pink finesse llc
Pink Finesse is a hair and beauty business listed on Riverside Ave in Downtown Jacksonville.
245 Riverside Ave SUITE 100 #1035
Accountants / CPAs
Prime Tax Solutions LLC
Prime Tax Solutions is a CPA and EA firm in downtown Jacksonville that serves clients in English and Spanish.
50 N Laura St Suite 2500
Law Firms
Roelke William L
William Roelke practices at Roelke Law on West Forsyth Street downtown, with a focus on DUI defense in Jacksonville.
200 W Forsyth St
Accountants / CPAs
Royalty Accounting Firm
Royalty Accounting Firm is an independent accounting firm on W Bay St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
301 W Bay St Ste 1440
Law Firms
Rtrlaw
Rtrlaw is an independent law firm on Prudential Dr 12th Floor in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
841 Prudential Dr 12th Floor
Breweries & Taprooms
Ruby Beach Brewing
Ruby Beach Brewing is an independent downtown brewery on Forsyth Street, one of the anchors bringing craft beer back to the urban core.
228 E Forsyth St
Law Firms
Saalfield Shad P.A.
Saalfield Shad is a Jacksonville trial law firm in the Riverside Avenue office tower downtown.
245 Riverside Ave #400
Law Firms
SENTINEL LAW PA
Sentinel Law PA has an office on West Bay Street downtown, with a second office in West Palm Beach.
301 W Bay St Ste 14106
Coffee Roasters & Shops
Setlan Coffee Co.
Setlan Coffee Co.
333 N Laura St
Insurance Agencies
Shelly Middlebrooks & O'Leary Inc.
Shelly, Middlebrooks & O'Leary is a specialty insurance wholesaler working out of North Laura Street downtown.
208 N Laura St #600
Bars & Lounges
SIP Cocktail Bar
SIP Cocktail Bar is a rooftop cocktail bar on East Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville.
323 E Bay St
Law Firms
Smith & Eulo Law Firm
Smith & Eulo Law Firm is an independent law firm on W Adams St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
630 W Adams St Ste 404
Law Firms
Smith Hulsey & Busey
Smith Hulsey & Busey is an independent law firm on One E Independent Dr in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
One E Independent Dr #3300
Barbershops
Snips Barber Shoppe by Pvre Image
Snips Barber Shoppe is a barbershop on West Adams St in Downtown Jacksonville, run by Pvre Image.
115 W Adams St
Coffee Roasters & Shops
Something Better Cafe + Kitchen
Something Better Cafe + Kitchen is an independent coffee shop on W Adams St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
236 W Adams St
Clothing Boutiques
Soulseed Apparel
SoulSeed Apparel is a Downtown Jacksonville shop on East Beaver Street making streetwear that celebrates Black culture and heritage.
25 E Beaver St
Restaurants
Spliffs Gastropub
Spliffs Gastropub is an independent restaurant on E Forsyth St in Downtown, with thousands of Google reviews.
100 E Forsyth St
Local-Made Gifts
St. John’s Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop
St.
221 E Church St
Restaurants
Starving Like Marvin
Starving Like Marvin is an independent restaurant on W Ashley St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
311 W Ashley St Apt 1
Plumbing
Sunshine State Plumbing
Sunshine State Plumbing is an independent plumbing company on Haines St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
710 Haines St
Law Firms
Taylor Day Grimm & Boyd
Taylor Day Grimm & Boyd is a downtown law firm on North Laura Street focused on commercial litigation and insurance defense.
50 N Laura St #3500
Law Firms
Terrell Hogan Law
Terrell Hogan Law is an independent law firm on E Bay St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
233 E Bay St #804
Art Galleries
The Art Center Cooperative
The Art Center Cooperative is a gallery and studio cooperative of local artists on East Adams Street downtown.
320 E Adams St
Coffee Roasters & Shops
The Brick Coffee House
The Brick Coffee House is a coffee shop on North Hogan Street downtown.
214 N Hogan St
Law Firms
The Edmunds National Security Clearance Law Firm
The Edmunds National Security Clearance Law Firm has an office on Riverplace Boulevard on the downtown Southbank.
1301 Riverplace Blvd Ste 800
Wedding & Event Planners
The Experience
The Experience is an independent event business on Goodwin St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
624 Goodwin St Unit 13
Coffee Roasters & Shops
The Greenhouse Bar
The Greenhouse Bar is a downtown spot on Riverside Avenue that mixes a coffee shop, a cocktail bar, and a plant shop.
200 Riverside Ave Unit 2
Wedding & Event Planners
The Lark
The Lark is an independent event venue on North Hogan Street in downtown Jacksonville, hosting weddings and private events.
229 N Hogan St
Law Firms
The Law Office Of David Lee Ham Jr. PA
The Law Offices of David Lee Ham Jr.
225 Water St # 1500
Law Firms
The Law Office of Donald Metcalf
The Law Office of Donald Metcalf is a solo practice in the Riverplace Boulevard tower downtown.
1301 Riverplace Blvd Ste 800
Handyman
The Neighborly Handyman
The Neighborly Handyman is an independent handyman service on E Church St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
507 E Church St
Wedding & Event Planners
The Riverside House
The Riverside House is an independent event business on Park St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
2165 Park St
Spas & Day Spas
The Self Care Loft
The Self Care Loft is a spa space on East Forsyth St in Downtown Jacksonville.
337 E Forsyth St
Law Firms
The Sichta Firm LLC
The Sichta Firm is a Florida law firm on West Bay Street downtown, known for criminal defense, post-conviction work and appeals.
301 W Bay St Suite 14124
Barbershops
TOP-NOTCH BARBERSHOP
Top-Notch Barbershop is a barber shop on North Julia Street downtown.
205 N Julia St
Insurance Agencies
Trusted Insurance Brokers LLC
Trusted Insurance Brokers is an insurance brokerage on Prudential Drive near downtown.
1400 Prudential Dr Ste 2
Accountants / CPAs
TSSO CPA
TSSO CPA is an independent accounting firm on W Bay St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
301 W Bay St Ste 14153
Coffee Roasters & Shops
Urban Grind Coffee Company
Urban Grind Coffee Company sits on West Bay Street downtown, an independent cafe serving the Northbank's workday with espresso, drip, and a place to post up between meetings.
45 W Bay St
Coffee Roasters & Shops Veteran-owned
Urban Grind Coffee Company
Urban Grind Coffee Company is a veteran-owned coffeehouse on Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville, pouring locally roasted coffee and espresso alongside pastries and lunch.
45 W Bay St Ste 101 $
Wedding & Event Planners
Venue 841 Riverfront Weddings & Events
Venue 841 Riverfront Weddings & Events is an independent event business on Prudential Dr in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
841 Prudential Dr
Clothing Boutiques
Wolf & Cub
Wolf & Cub is an independent Downtown Jacksonville shop on East Church Street known for a well-curated mix of apparel, vinyl, and gifts with a distinctly local, creative bent.
218 E Church St
Law Firms
Woolsey Morcom Attorneys at Law
Woolsey Morcom Attorneys at Law is an independent law firm on W Adams St in Downtown, with hundreds of Google reviews.
630 W Adams St Ste 102
Spas & Day Spas
Zero Gravity Massage of Jacksonville
Zero Gravity Massage of Jacksonville is an independent spa on N Market St in Downtown, well reviewed by local customers.
25 N Market St
Nearby neighborhoods
Frequently asked
What makes Downtown special?
Downtown holds the Northbank core, where Laura Street's early-1900s towers meet the river between the Main Street and Acosta bridges. The Elbow district gathers the after-dark crowd into a few blocks of bars and live music, while daytime brings coffee, lunch counters, and Riverwalk views. It's the city's civic center — theatres, offices, and the water always in sight. Jax Locals highlights the independent, locally-owned businesses at the heart of it.
Are the businesses in Downtown locally owned?
Yes — Jax Locals only lists independent, locally-owned businesses. You won't find national chains here.