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Famous Amos Restaurant

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant American restaurant Southern us restaurant

All-day breakfast plus sandwiches, burgers & Southern-style eats dished up in easygoing surrounds. People often mention good, breakfast, great, waitress, service, time, server, excellent, ordered, minutes,


Address

8265 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221, United States

Website

famousamosjax.com

Contact

+1 904-786-2244

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) breakfast (18) great (13) waitress (10) service (8) time (8) server (8) excellent (7) ordered (7) minutes (6)
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  • 5/5 Erica A Breetz C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, chill ambiance, quick, friendly service...I frequent for breakfast oftern
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shanni Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious bit those beans were the star of the show. The interior is run down but don't let that discourage you as the food is like home cooking.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dlcfishing C. 1 year ago on Google
    Order the fried fish sandwich w fries on a hoagie....delish! Service was precise and accurate. Restaurant was clean and country decorated.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ronald M. 2 years ago on Google
    This 1st trip since long before the COVID plan-demic was mostly enjoyable, but damaged by FAR too much a.c., & price-jacking. Very pleasant, attentive waitress did not turn rabid, earned her substantial tip. Menu selection has improved since last trip. The excellent shrimp gathered much good flavor from the flat grill that is impossible to develop when deep fried. Cinnamon butter on baked sweet potato scored well, as did a nearly perfect bread pudding dessert. Strangely, F. A. lists it as a side dish & charging only $.89 for it, so I had a bread pudding dessert (only $.89), with an $11 plate of grilled shrimp, & 2 medium size sweet potatoes for dinner. That's $12 + tax. Hot coffee to get warm added a severely high $2.50. (Yup, $2.50). My dinner totaled $14.36 + 7.5% tax. That is $15.44, NOT $18.50, plus I tipped the waitress $5 - FAR above the normal 10%. ~ ANY time the bill includes 10% or more as waiter/waitress tip, you are being ROBBED by the merchant! Refuse to pay it, then discretely tip the waiter IN ACCORD with your service. Tips show gratitude to individuals, not the employer's demanding higher than agreed prices. Tips should NEVER be calculated & tax reported by employers as part of wages. That robs low income workers, another result of liberal politics. Not all tips are monetary, but ALL are extra.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua “Josh” A. 1 year ago on Google
    We recently moved into a new home on Normandy and pass by this location everyday and were happy to see they open daily at 6am for dine in. We had some time this morning to stop in and the whole team did not disappoint! We were seated immediately and given menus. The breakfast menu in not extensive but has all your staples for a classic southern country style breakfast. We received our food less than 10 minutes after they took it. The OJ was delicious and the French toast nice and fluffy. The prices are also incredibly affordable for the quality you receive. A great value! We will definitely be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana B. 1 year ago on Google
    Doreen is the best server in the world! You want great service ask for her. Food was really good this time. It isn't always, but last Sunday was awesome. You could tell the cook puts alot of love in what he/she cooks. Biscuits were so soft and yummy! Thank you for the great service and yummy food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Seidah E. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome place! I had the waffle, bacon and eggs. The homestyle potatoes were not fully cooked or seasoned...other than that the food was great. My husband had the French toast and loved them!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jariley513 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good, simple diner/southern home cooking staples. Biscuits were very good as was their sausage gravy, definitely not out of a can/powder mixture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan D. 2 years ago on Google
    My first time having breakfast here and I was pleasantly surprised. My family was visiting and I’m glad we went here. The restaurant is clean, service is excellent. Our food was delivered while still hot. Got my coffee refilled without asking. And everyone enjoyed their meals. My omelet was excellent. Will return and highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerry S. 1 year ago on Google
    These guys def deserve respect.. professional 💯!.. And I’m not even mad my food is behind cause I just watched these guys kill a Karen with kindness..(update).. super Karen.. I’m sure the food will be great.. but these guys are worth the visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah I. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered breakfast the other day for my family. The food was fantastic and piping hot. Love the prices! Thank you for a delicious meal!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenny A. 1 year ago on Google
    While all other famous Amos locations are no longer viable, this location is excellent. From the interior decor to the wonderful staff it would be difficult to find a better place! Cthe breakfast was very good and I look forward to dining here again in the near future! Way to go team!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirt T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great tasting food at reasonable prices. Service was very good the waitress was attentive despite working many tables by herself. So happy at least two of these locations are still open.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jaszmin L. 1 year ago on Google
    It was okay. The waitress was very forgetful, but she was nice. She kept refilling our drinks without us having to tell her which was refreshing.The food wasn't anything special. Don't get the french toast. The ham was really salty and the grits didnt have any type of seasoning. The wait wasnt that long. The portions are pretty big and it's really affordable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glenda D. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I went there last night around 6:00. We sat in a booth for 20 minutes no one came to us to see if we had been waited on. The waitress walked by us several times and said nothing. The morning shift is great.We never have to wait to be acknowledged at the morning shift. We got up and walked out after 20 minutes and ate somewhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shauna J. 1 year ago on Google
    First they sat us at a dirty table. Then refused to exchange a veg on a special. It came with Cole slaw and I wanted sliced cucumbers instead. They said no! I said ok. I will a kids meal then since I had a gastric bypass with a card for proof. They still refused! The server was rude! He was the only male server there. I have been there many times without this kind of prob. But I will not go back. And I would advise others not to waste their time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing! Especially the biscuits. Doreen is the best server ever! Always takes such good care of us. Even if you have to wait to be in her section, it's worth the wait.

  • 4/5 Robert D. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant. The service is great. A lot of veterans eat there. The food is good. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because I only had breakfast there. I have not had lunch or dinner there yet. I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Regena P. 6 months ago on Google
    This was our first time here and we will definitely go back. Our server Vicky was great. We ordered onion rings and they came out fast and were wonderful. My husband had fried chicken and he enjoyed that. I had shrimp and grits. The portions were very large, fresh and hot. We will certainly be new regulars.

  • 4/5 Gabe R. 4 months ago on Google
    Pretty good breakfast. Corn bread was hot n fresh, chicken and eggs were also very good. Staff was friendly and attentive.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 4 months ago on Google
    A childhood staple of mine. I hadn't been there in almost 15 years and yet the Mrs. Moore's omelet tasted exactly as I remembered. The sweet tea was perfection. Our server was hilarious and great. Gonna miss this place when I head back to Massachusetts.

  • 5/5 Stefanie K. 7 months ago on Google
    Ordered to go yesterday (Sunday). First time eating food from here and it was so tasty! I always pass by and the parking lot is packed and this will be my new spot! I ordered a breakfast melt!

  • 2/5 Lisa A. 7 months ago on Google
    My husband ate here as a child, every weekend. He had great memories of it. So we decided to go, it was my first time. It gave me a feeling of old, country diner. I was excited. Then we got our food. We didn't complain, the waitress was new, and very sweet. But it wasn't good. Especially for what we paid. I did enjoy their ranch dressing though, so there's that.

  • 4/5 Tracy M. H. 7 months ago on Google
    I ordered the Pan Fry with ham and a biscuit. It was really good, but the biscuits aren't the same as they were 20 years ago. I enjoyed it and will definitely go back.

  • 5/5 xxOVERUNxx 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing on all accounts, seated fast, food was splendid and fresh. Waiter was outstanding definitely should earn raise or a bonus, he was friendly and easy to get along with. Atmosphere was really humble rustic and relatively classic. Iv always love come here since I was a kid an still do.

  • 5/5 Mitch W. 8 months ago on Google
    Mary and Kim took very good care of Dad and me professional and fast. Food was excellent. Dad is still talking about the salad. Thank you, ladies.

  • 1/5 Wesley D. 8 months ago on Google
    Last Night, we got to Famous Amos around 7:30pm the waitress seated us within moments (it wasn't busy) and brought our drinks out. After a few minutes she came and took orders, around 7:45. The 3 of us who ordered a side salad got them about 15 minutes later; however, around 8:20 the lady came to ask us if we wanted any drinks to go and brought the bill, we weren't sure what was going on but got one anyways. A few minutes passed and she came back and said to just let her know when we're ready to pay and we said for what, when she asked what we meant, and we explained that we still haven't gotten our food even though we had ordered almost an hour ago and they were closing down(nothing was too difficult by the way, though overpriced at $71.20 : 2 country fried steaks with okra for sides, 2 breakfast plates, and a vegetable plate) and when they brought the food out most of it wasn't hot anymore, especially the breakfast; Overall poor experience last might.

  • 5/5 Gordon D. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate breakfast at the Famous Amos restaurant on Normandy Blvd in Jacksonville FL. What a Great place to eat. Staff were excellent and food was Great. Our server was Craig and he did a Awesome job of serving and made us feel Very Welcome. Craig has a Great attitude. Thank You Craig. Keep up the Great Work. God Bless. Gordon, Alice and Richard

  • 5/5 Jerry W. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was fresh,hot and really good. Had a great waitress as well! Its comfort food similar to Cracker Barrel but definitely has more vegetable options. Place was clean and tidy. Its like a cafe from the 70s. Will definitely be back! They have really improved.

  • 5/5 Robert A. 9 months ago on Google
    My first visit here. It was a nice experience. They were welcoming and clean. They have a great menu with all day breakfast. My husband had breakfast 🥞. He said the pancakes are awesome. I had chicken and dumplings with fried squash and greens. Everything is really well prepared. I highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Kiersten H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love how cozy it feels, really feels at home. Our waitress, I believe Amy, tonight was so nice and got us everything we needed and pretty quickly too. Will definitely return, the pot roast was delicious!!!

  • 2/5 Mark G. 11 months ago on Google
    I cannot say that the place is dirty. It's just not clean. I went there for breakfast. Small town not that many options. They just did not have any mark. The eggs were greasy. The pancake / it was sweet for some reason. And the coffee was not a hot. Just not a good breakfast.

  • 5/5 Courtier S. 1 year ago on Google
    My new breakfast place! My server was AMAZING, the food was excellent and the price was BETTER than I expected 😋

  • 5/5 L G L. 11 months ago on Google
    You haven't enjoyed Shrimp and Grits until you've eaten the dish prepared fresh, here! A 10 out of 10! And the homemade biscuits are THE best!

  • 5/5 jim h. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I stopped in for brunch. She had shepherds pie and I had country ham breakfast, both very good. A favorite stop for us, good food, good service.

  • 1/5 Erik C. 1 year ago on Google
    I want to start by saying we normally like FA but this trip was awful! It was busy but the food that was sent out was disgusting and it took almost an hour to come out. My wife and I both ordered a omelette and they put one piece of sliced cheese broke into 3 on top of the omelette almost like it was a after thought and it was not melted. The veggies inside were raw and the meat over cooked. My grits had slice cheese on top and and were runny. My wife’s hash browns were not even cooked. Like eating raw wet shredded potatoes.

  • 5/5 Kinderia “Product Review Queen” A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Good service. Will be returning soon.

  • 4/5 kylee c. 1 year ago on Google
    All of my food was delicious my only complaint is I came specifically for biscuits and gravy but they stop serving gravy at 11am. I've made gravy before it's about as simple as it gets in the kitchen.

  • 5/5 James “Timone T. 2 years ago on Google
    According to my wife, they have the best gravy anywhere for their biscuits. Nice classic restaurant that's good for a sit down meal without going broke.

  • 2/5 Tammie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is so so and giving them two stars because for the most part, the staff are friendly. The restaurant is quite dirty and whatever you do, do not go to the restroom as you will not finish your meal afterward. This place needs a thorough deep cleaning.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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