Bistro 1940

I stopped in for a late lunch right before close. I ordered “The Mikey” and an iced matcha. The food and drink came out quick, tasted wonderful, and the service was simple and friendly. I paid $24, which seemed a little expensive for a quick lunch, but they had a nice variety of snacks, coffee, adult beverages. Seems like a great spot to sit and work while enjoying some coffee. At the end of the day I’d rather spend money and support a local business than at a local chain.

Had the Chrissy sandwich, with the pasta side, and the green smoothie. It was a good light meal. Plenty of seating, nice atmosphere. Modern cafe deco. Plenty of food and drink options. Moderately priced. I can safely recommend this spot for a nice relaxing meal.

I’ve come here so many times and each visit shows me exactly why I should keep coming back! The atmosphere is very comfortable and the staff is super friendly and professional. I ordered their lox bagel (my fave!) and their pear matcha, as seen in my pictures. They taste amazing; truly hope that you give this place a try!

We stopped in wanting to try something new. We were delighted by the awesome atmosphere, and great food. The coffee was delicious. The wait staff was friendly, and the owners came out and introduced themselves and were very gracious. A true gem. Branch out and try something new you won’t be disappointed.

Bistro 1940 is my husband and I’s new favorite stop! After news of the Grazing Tray closing in Jacksonville, we were on the search for a new go-to restaurant that offers quality and fresh meals with gluten free options. We’ve found it! Smoothies, coffee, sandwiches, and salads. They have a great variety of items. When you step in, it’s decorated very nicely. You’re welcomed warmly by the owners. Once at the counter, we chose the Hug a Hero and Marty sandwiches. Service was friendly, and prices were fair. I got gluten free bread as a substitute, and potato salad as a side. The owner (I think his name is Marty?), brought our food out personally and was a pleasure to chat with! Beyond impressed by this genuine husband and wife duo! Now to the food… So. Good. The BEST gluten free bread I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Soft and moist, not dry and crumbly like almost every other kind of gf bread. The turkey, avocado, arugula, and pesto blend so well. And the potato salad, 😍. It’s homemade and you can tell! My husband couldn’t stop raving about how good his sandwich is. The perfect blend of crispy bread, soaking into the spicy and acidic juices, paired with FAT slices of meat. Such a well balanced sandwich! And, to top it off, we were offered a complimentary slice of chocolate cake. That cake was HUGE, incredibly moist, and tender. This will become a staple for us going forward, and we’re so happy to see a beautiful new addition to downtown J-Ville! Also, it’s right next to Velo, so the perfect place to stop in after a class!