How does a business get the veteran-owned badge on Jax Locals?

We add the veteran-owned badge only after the business owner confirms their status directly. We never assume it from a name, a decal, or a listing — a wrong badge would undermine the whole hub.

Why a veteran-owned hub for Jacksonville specifically?

Jacksonville is one of the largest Navy communities in the country, with NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport. Veteran- and military-spouse-owned businesses are a big part of the local economy, and no other directory puts them in one place.

I own a veteran-owned business in Jacksonville — how do I get listed?

Use the "List your business" page. Listings are free, and you can let us know you'd like the veteran-owned badge; we'll confirm it with you before it goes live.

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Veteran-owned in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is one of America's biggest Navy towns — home to NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport. Jax Locals lists 5 independent, locally-owned businesses run by veterans and military spouses, and every one is confirmed with the owner before it earns the badge. No chains, ever.

Bakeries

Jacksonville Beach Bakeries Veteran-owned Beaches

Cookies & Crème Jax Beach

Cookies & Crème is a veteran- and family-owned late-night dessert shop in Jacksonville Beach, building custom cookie ice-cream sandwiches with cookies baked and ice cream made in house.

241 13th Ave N $

Call · 904-201-2566

Coffee Roasters & Shops

Downtown Coffee Roasters & Shops Veteran-owned

Urban Grind Coffee Company

Urban Grind Coffee Company is a veteran-owned coffeehouse on Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville, pouring locally roasted coffee and espresso alongside pastries and lunch.

45 W Bay St Ste 101 $

Call · 904-516-7799

Restaurants

San Jose / Lakewood Restaurants Veteran-owned

Athens Cafe

Athens Cafe is a veteran- and family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant on St.

6271 St Augustine Rd Ste 7 $$

Call · 904-733-1199

San Marco Restaurants Veteran-owned

Basil Thai & Sushi

Basil Thai & Sushi is a veteran-owned Thai and sushi restaurant on Hendricks Avenue in the San Marco area, run by a Navy veteran who spent much of his service in food service.

1004 Hendricks Ave $$

Call · 904-674-0190

Atlantic Beach Restaurants Veteran-owned Beaches

Hangar Bay Cafe & Gallery

Hangar Bay Cafe & Gallery is a veteran-owned New American restaurant and art gallery on Mayport Road near Naval Station Mayport — a spot with a genuine Navy soul and a from-scratch kitchen.

2294 Mayport Rd #22 $$

Call · 904-247-3301

Questions

How does a business get the veteran-owned badge on Jax Locals?: We add the veteran-owned badge only after the business owner confirms their status directly. We never assume it from a name, a decal, or a listing — a wrong badge would undermine the whole hub.
Why a veteran-owned hub for Jacksonville specifically?: Jacksonville is one of the largest Navy communities in the country, with NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport. Veteran- and military-spouse-owned businesses are a big part of the local economy, and no other directory puts them in one place.
I own a veteran-owned business in Jacksonville — how do I get listed?: Use the "List your business" page. Listings are free, and you can let us know you'd like the veteran-owned badge; we'll confirm it with you before it goes live.