3 New Jacksonville Restaurants Coming Soon

A new location for an already popular pizza spot, an expansion from a seasoned restaurateur, and a new, mission-driven coffee shop are coming. To learn more about any of the businesses, click the "Read the article" link.

Emangeo’s Brick Oven Pizza

Address: 10920 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Target opening: December 17 (pending final permitting; a minor review item could shift timing).

Format: About 70 seats. Daytime may run fast casual with runners; nights could move to full service as operations settle.

Drinks & Design: Beer and wine planned. A feature wall traces the brand’s “road to Jacksonville,” ending with a mock-up of the original food trailer.

Menu: Gas-fired brick oven (not wood-fired). New Haven– and New York–style pies, slices, and calzones. Italian staples like spaghetti, fettuccine Alfredo, lasagna, and wings. A future additional style is being explored.

Roots: Started as a food trailer in 2021. Opened a brick-and-mortar takeout spot in 2023. This is the first full dine-in.

Family Operation: Owned by George and Tina Schneider with their children, Jonathan and Emily, on the team.

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday brunch is under consideration for next year.

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Morning Oil Coffee

Address: 700 E Union St, Unit 151, Jacksonville, FL 32206 (inside The Workhouse, a 1912 former grocery depot)

Timeline: Soft opening January 1; grand opening February 1.

Concept: A “coffee yard” for tradespeople. Straightforward espresso drinks and drip coffee using directly sourced Guatemalan beans—no sugary blends.

Food & Perks: Hearty breakfasts, substantial lunches, and pre-ordered sack lunches for job sites. Free coffee Mondays from 5–9 a.m. for crews holding safety meetings.

Evenings (later): Limited hours with beer and wine, contractor meetups, and storytelling nights inspired by the Two Tree Guys podcast.

Sourcing & Expansion: Beans sourced directly from Guatemala, including a farm awarded #1 in the country in 2023. Parent brand Jobsite Energy plans energy drinks and water tailored to the trades.

Community Focus: Supports The New Boots Project, providing boots to new trade apprentices. Collaborations include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, state judges, re-entry programs, and the Baselli Foundation.

Ownership: Founded by Phil Rogacki. Operations partner Dennis Dumas—a former electrician and global fitness-industry operator who helped build 400+ gyms—joined after turning his life around post-incarceration.

Hours:

• Mon–Fri: 5 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Sat–Sun: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Evening hours to be added after launch.

Space: 24 indoor seats, a 25-seat patio, a quieter indoor area for 25, plus a rooftop for 200–300 with skyline and stadium views. Ample parking for work trucks, trailers, and large crews.

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Oxford Place

Address: 2902 Corinthian Ave, Jacksonville, FL

Opening window: Targeting late 2025 to early 2026.

Vibe & Capacity: Approachable elegance in a 2,900-square-foot space with about 120 seats across indoor dining, outdoor tables, and a full-service bar. Dinner first; brunch to follow soon after opening.

Menu Direction: Seasonally inspired Southern fare with classic technique. Think New Orleans–style barbecue shrimp, grit soufflé with bacon beurre blanc, and blackened redfish with Hoppin’ John. Signature cocktails, curated wines, and a happy hour program planned.

Team: Owners Jerry Brown and son Hughes Brown (of Bold Birds Nashville Hot Chicken). Chef Thomas White as Head Chef.

Building & Restoration: The 1923 flatiron-style Oxford & Corinthian building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Renovation merges two former storefronts—Simply Sara’s and Fonda’s Hairstyling—into one space designed by Adler Interior Design, preserving tall windows, roofline, and original craftsmanship.

Hours: Dinner service to launch first; final hours announced closer to opening.

Related note: A second Bold Birds location is slated for Lakewood in December 2025.

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