Southern Grounds opens in Concourse A at Jacksonville International Airport

The Jacksonville-based coffee shop and restaurant has a second location planned in the pre-security center court.


The Southern Grounds is in Concourse A at Jacksonville International Airport.
The Southern Grounds is in Concourse A at Jacksonville International Airport.
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Southern Grounds opened Feb. 16 at Jacksonville International Airport on Concourse A.

The Jacksonville-based concept sells coffee varieties and menu items like the Grits Bowl and Avocado Toast to Not Yo’ Mama’s Quesadilla and Baja Ancient Grain Bowl. 

The post-security Concourse A location offers seating by the concourse or near windows.
The post-security Concourse A location offers seating by the concourse or near windows.

Coffee beverages include Café Con Leche, Turmeric Latte and others.

A news release said the location is part of a 10-year contract valued at $60 million that the Jacksonville Aviation Authority awarded to global restaurateur HMSHost and Lee Wesley Group Inc, its Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise joint venture partner.

The post-security Concourse A location offers dedicated seating by the concourse or near windows.

Southern Grounds, owned by Mark Janasik, has locations in Neptune Beach, San Marco and Avondale, and more are planned.

A second Jacksonville International Airport location is planned in the pre-security center court area.

The Jacksonville-based concept sells coffee varieties and menu items
The Jacksonville-based concept sells coffee varieties and menu items
Coffee beverages include Café Con Leche, Turmeric Latte and others.
Coffee beverages include Café Con Leche, Turmeric Latte and others.
The Grits Bowl at Southern Grounds.
The Grits Bowl at Southern Grounds.
Mark Janasik, owner of Southern Grounds, third from left, cuts the ribbon at his new Jacksonville International Airport shop.
Mark Janasik, owner of Southern Grounds, third from left, cuts the ribbon at his new Jacksonville International Airport shop.

 

 

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