Southern Grounds preparing for airport restaurant

The pre-security space was occupied by Starbucks, Made in JAX and parts of the airport gallery.


Southern Grounds is building out space in the pre-security area at Jacksonville International Airport that was previously occupied by Starbucks.
Southern Grounds is building out space in the pre-security area at Jacksonville International Airport that was previously occupied by Starbucks.
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Southern Grounds Coffee is preparing to build-out in the pre-security area at Jacksonville International Airport.

The city is reviewing a permit application for Auld & White Constructors LLC to renovate almost 2,000 square feet of space at an estimated cost of $300,000.

C&S Companies of Orlando is the architect.

Jacksonville-based Southern Grounds opened a shop Feb. 16 post-security in Concourse A.

Southern Grounds owner Mark Janasik is developing the shops in a partnership and licensing agreement with HMSHost and with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

The pre-security space was occupied by Starbucks, Made in JAX and parts of the airport gallery.

The Southern Grounds space will be double the size of its Concourse A shop.

Southern Grounds will offer food, a full-service bar and its blueberry bakery to provide gourmet pastries and desserts.

The space, totaling about 2,400 square feet, includes diner seating. Plans show 45 seats.

 

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