Blend Cafe

Blend Cafe in Jacksonville, NC, is quickly becoming a beloved hub for coffee lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly vibe, this café has something for everyone. Guests rave about the exceptional coffee options, especially the caramel macchiato and Hazelnut coffee, as well as refreshing Lotus drinks. The menu boasts creative and satisfying dishes such as the All About Avocado toast and the refreshing acai bowl, ensuring that every bite is delightful. Many reviews highlight theBLT as the best around, offering freshness and flavor that keeps customers coming back. The Sweet Tooth dessert, a perfect blend of savory and sweet, has also captured hearts, making it an essential stop at any time of day. Customers appreciate the ambient riverfront seating, perfect for both work and leisure, and find the pet-friendly policy a significant bonus. Blend Cafe is not just a place to grab coffee; it’s a community space where you can unwind, work, or connect with others. The combination of quality food, excellent coffee, and welcoming service makes it a standout choice for locals and visitors alike. As one reviewer noted, you might just find your new go-to spot!

From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside

Dayngr

Jun 18,2025

As an out of office CEO, I love finding a great coffee shop with good coffee options, tasty food and excellent wifi. Blend Cafe has it all and great comfy spots to settle in for a day of work out of the office. This is also a great place to meet up and co-work! There are places to sit both inside and out and everyone is friendly. Their coffee selection and Lotus drinks are fantastic and their specialty toasts are out of this world. Beware! One bite and you’ll be craving more and end up making this your go-to place for yummy brunch! My favorite is the All About Avocado: Sourdough bread toasted with a fresh spread of avocado, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes and the Strawberry: Sourdough bread toasted with goat cheese, raspberries, strawberries, honey and fresh mint leaves. (I opened out of the mint) They also have hot & cold coffee options, smoothies, teas, baked goods, a kids menu (and play area). They also have retail food items like honey, and fun stuff like stickers, etc. Pet-friendly! Swing by, stop in and enjoy!

Charity George

Jun 9,2025

It’s a Monday morning and I was really needing a coffee and I usually go for Starbucks on door dash but they were closed, I found Blend on the door dash app and ordered the caramel macchiato, the BLT and the sweet tooth. And let me just say, it has exceeded my expectations!! The sweet tooth is savory and sweet and absolutely everything I needed on this gloomy Monday morning!! I was going to save it for after my coffee and BLT but I couldn’t stop eating it!! The BLT is so fresh tasting and is really one of the best I’ve found from a restaurant! I’m always nervous trying new coffees because I’ve been a faithful Starbucks goer for a while but it was so good!! Sorry for the long post, but this place deserves all the positive recognition it can get!! I can’t wait to visit in person and try other things off the menu! I think I found my new go to and pick me up when I’m craving a good coffee, perfect BLT and have a sweet tooth!

T MH

May 30,2025

this place was such a nice spot. it’s right on the river with a shaded patio. both the inside and outside are super nice. i got an acai bowl that was really good, also tried their BLT which was super well made. i caved and got a lotus barbie drink like a good girlie and it was so good - added plus for me was i normally drink decaf and it only had 13mg of caffeine so it was good to go for me. they sell some nice trinkets inside in addition to the food. staff is really nice :) nice place to take a peaceful break for lunch, look forward to coming back.

Azarei Drifter

Apr 28,2025

This place is amazing. The pumpkin waffles were so good. The chai latte amazing, and the breakfast sandwiches we had are such a good size. Definitely recommend it.

Shane Sajan

Apr 9,2025

The Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt was awesome! Not much of a coffee person either, but I enjoyed the Hazelnut coffee as well. Staff were friendly when I went in to pickup and I appreciated the nice messages on both the coffee and the container with the food. **Updated** Added some pictures of my recent order at Blend (All About Avocado and Sweet Tooth). Would reccomend both and my review of Blend overall remains accurate!

Yadira Monegro

Apr 9,2025

Really chill cafe place! I go here only for their Kid’s Acai Bowl but the other foods I’ve seen them serve look delicious! I gave 3 stars for service bc they usually have 2-4 people on hand all the time but only one register/cashier to take orders which slows down the speed of service. Their customer service is amazing though.

Elizabeth & Joshua Eustis

Apr 2,2025

Blend Cafe is a true gem near downtown Jacksonville! This cozy, family-owned spot sits right on the water, offering peaceful views and a welcoming vibe. The food is fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the coffee is always on point. You can really feel the love and care behind everything they do. A perfect place to relax, enjoy a meal, and support a local business.

Nicole Reinford

Mar 15,2025

This coffee shop was really cute! The barista was friendly, and the atmosphere was quiet and pleasant. The avocado bacon sandwich was amazing!