Loop Coffee is a serious independent coffee shop in Riverside, one of the better places to get a properly made espresso drink in Jacksonville. The space is comfortable and full of natural light, with good seating for working and a rotating selection of single-origin beans sourced from specialty roasters.
The Loop has multiple locations around the city, but the Riverside spot on Avondale Avenue is the original and still the best. Opens early, good for breakfast pastries, and stays busy with a neighbourhood crowd of students, remote workers, and people doing nothing in particular. The coffee is consistently excellent.