Ahava Cafe

Located on the UNF campus, this hidden gem is so peaceful. The menu consists of bagels, croissants , paninis and pastries. They also serve coffee and smoothies. Might I recommend the Cappuccino? It was so delicious and smooth.I ordered the avocado Croissant. Oh my! Served on a toasted open faced croissant with pesto and lots of layers of avocado slices, it was topped off with feta and Everything Bagel seasoning. Amazing!Reasonably priced and delicious!Treat yoself!!

I was looking for a light brunch before heading out of town for the weekend and I found Ahava Cafe at the Chabad on the UNF campus off St John's Bluff. I love the name of the cafe. Ahava is one of my favorite expressions of love. It's Hebrew and kind of means "love in action." It's both just an experience or emotion, but a love of the will; a love that is faithful and persistent. But I digress...Ahava Cafe is a simple cafe serving coffee, smoothies, pastries, and simple sandwiches and paninis.We got the Avocado Toast and Bagels and Lox. The Avocado Toast was hefty. Thick toast spread with pesto, sliced avocados, an obscene amount of feta cheese, and everything bagel seasoning. The bagels and lox was a traditional offering with a plain bagel, a thick spreading of cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, tomatoes, and thin sliced red onions.Both of these plates were delicious. The pesto was a delicious contrast with the feta and avocado and the bagel and lox were cool and refreshing. Definitely go check them out.

Food was good and fresh. The service was quick and very polite, and I enjoyed my croissant sandwich on the outdoor dining patio. Very clean and quiet. Menu is a bit pricy but overall enjoyable. Really want to try a smoothie on my next visit. Would recommend!

Beautiful environment and atmosphere! Kind service!Great food that tastes freshly homemade! The best cafe in Jacksonville; beats the non-kosher places too!

I had a really good tuna melt sandwich and a cappuccino with a potato pastry appetizer. Great atmosphere . I will be back :)

I had Avocado Toast, it was Very good. My wife had the Cream Cheese Bagel, very fresh and delicious. I will go there again

Amazing food at a great price. The staff if really nice and courteous. Definitely will be back!