Southern Food in Jacksonville

Fried chicken, grits and gravy feature in Southern food at Grinder's American Diner in Jacksonville, FL, with pickup available.

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Breakfast

Country Breakfast

$14.40+

Two eggs, a chosen meat, biscuit, sausage gravy, and a selected side.

“This was my husband and I first time here. I had the country breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, tator tots (yes, tator tots!), and the biscuits and gravy. My husband had the corded beef hash, with sausage and eggs over easy and a biscuit. Everything was absolutely perfect! The eggs were not under or over cooked. The tator tots were perfect. The coffee was on point. Our server was friendly and attentive. We don't like chain restaurants so we are always looking for places like this. We will be back, which is something I don't say often.”

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

$10.30

Flaky biscuits are covered with creamy sausage gravy.

“1st time here found them on Google and glad we can. Breakfast was very good; pancakes, eggs, biscuit and gravy. Service does not lack either; everyone was very nice and helpful. Will definitely be back and try something for lunch.”

Pork Chops & Eggs

$15.50+

Pork chops with eggs, your choice of side, and bread.

Biscuit Sandwich

$3.99+

Open-faced biscuit smothered in sausage gravy with your protein choice.

Waffles

Chicken & Waffle

Fried chicken breast sits atop a Belgian-style waffle.

Chicken

Chicken Livers

$14.00

Chicken livers can be fried, sautéed, or served smothered in brown gravy.

“Love this place! Eggs Benedict and Omelettes are delicious! My husband comes here when he has a hankering for chicken livers! Service is fast and everyone is so friendly!”

Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs

$16.50+

Chicken fried chicken with eggs, a selected side, and bread.

Steak

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

$16.50+

Fried, breaded beef steak with eggs, a selected side, and breakfast bread.

“The food is delicious and priced great! Little hideaway spot we found today. I love the southern flavoring and vast array of food options for breakfast and lunch. Servers super friendly! Fast delicious food.”

Chicken Fried Steak

$16.50

Breaded beef steak fried and smothered with white gravy.

Seafood

Fish & Grits with Eggs

$16.00+

Fish and eggs with a selected side and your choice of breakfast bread.

“Classic southern diner offering all tbe southern favorites. I always visit for breakfast whenever I'm in town. Good cheap food cooked fresh and fast, and the service is always great.”

Shrimp Basket

$15.50

Twelve fried shrimp served with crinkle-cut fries and coleslaw.

Desserts

Grinders' Homemade Cobblers

$6.50

Homemade fruit cobbler in a required choice of apple, blueberry, or peach.

Banana Pudding

$4.50

A creamy banana dessert combines ripe fruit with pudding.

Soul Food

Pork Chop

$15.50+

Bone-in pork chop prepared fried, grilled, or blackened, with two sides.

Liver & Onions

$12.50+

Beef liver covered in brown gravy and onions, with sides.

Southern Side Dishes

Home Style Grits

$4.50+

Ground-corn grits are offered in small or large sizes.

“¡ GET THE PANCAKES ! Grinders American Diner isn't just a place to eat; it’s a piece of Jacksonville history. It reminds us that the best meals aren't always the most expensive ones, but the ones served with a smile and a side of home-style grits.”

Fried Green Tomatoes

$4.50

Green tomato slices coated and fried for a crisp Southern-style side.

“I had the meatloaf with fried green tomatoes and green beans .I ordered mashed potatoes after it came out because you have to have mashed potatoes with it.It was delicious!The fried green tomatoes where just like the ones my mom used to make when I was little.So flavorful.My husband had the cheeseburger grinder and said it was yummy.Our waitress Michelle was excellent and on point.They are always friendly and the place is clean.Home style food for comfort.”

Prepared the Grinder's American Diner Way

Southern food at Grinder's American Diner spans salt-cured ham, fried vegetables and rice with gravy. You'll also find red beans with rice, macaroni with cheese and pies made with sweet potato or pecans.

Chicken Fried Steak is fried beef smothered with white gravy, with grilled Texas toast available. Corn Bread is sweet Southern cornbread made daily, while the Biscuit is handmade daily with buttermilk.

Visit Grinder's American Diner in Jacksonville, FL for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Grinders' Homemade Cobblers come in peach or blueberry, and you can add ice cream to your dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Southern food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Country Breakfast — Choose bacon or another listed protein and grits, home fries, sliced tomatoes, or tots with two eggs and biscuit with sausage gravy.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs — This breakfast combines breaded, fried beef steak and eggs, with your choice of egg preparation, side, and bread.
Shrimp Basket — The basket includes 12 fried shrimp, crinkle-cut fries, and coleslaw, with a required bread selection and two side choices.
Fish & Grits with Eggs — Choose fried, grilled, or blackened fish, egg preparation, one listed side, and breakfast bread to complete the plate.
Liver & Onions — Beef liver is smothered in brown gravy and onions, with two listed sides and a choice of sweet cornbread or grilled Texas toast.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for southern food throughout the Jacksonville area. Order your southern food online for convenient pickup or delivery.