Here is a review and pics - enjoy!
If you haven't been here, check this place out!
http://reviewjax.blogspot.com/2009/07/cool-moose-cafe-in-riverside.html (http://reviewjax.blogspot.com/2009/07/cool-moose-cafe-in-riverside.html)
I like the cookies they make but they tend to run out in the early afternoon.
Must be good if they have Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince on their myspace....
;)
I really dig that name; the "Cool Moose Cafe." It is SO Jacksonville and North Florida though we have no moose in our state. The Owners have to be from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Maine.
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Cool Moose is our regular Sunday brunch spot. Can't get enough of the Hello bagel-everything bagel, a schmear, garlic, tomato slices and lox. Good selection of specials for lunch and brunch as well. Great atmosphere, exposed brick walls, high ceilings, good vibe. Warning, don't go when you're in a hurry. Slow down and enjoy!
Quote from: heights unknown on July 27, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
I really dig that name; the "Cool Moose Cafe." It is SO Jacksonville and North Florida though we have no moose in our state. The Owners have to be from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Maine.
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The owner is from Maine.
I lived in Riverside for quite a while before trying this place, but I am glad I finally did. It has a nice atmosphere, good food and coffee, and really good prices. Makes for a good place to go Sunday morning when you had to much fun Saturday night.
Quote from: CrysG on July 27, 2009, 07:20:50 PM
Must be good if they have Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince on their myspace....
;)
that made me laugh a little too
Quote from: heights unknown on July 27, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
I really dig that name; the "Cool Moose Cafe." It is SO Jacksonville and North Florida though we have no moose in our state. The Owners have to be from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Maine.
Heights Unknown
"Cool Panhandler Cafe" was already taken.
Quote from: stephElf on July 28, 2009, 09:21:05 AM
Quote from: CrysG on July 27, 2009, 07:20:50 PM
Must be good if they have Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince on their myspace....
;)
that made me laugh a little too
:)
Quote from: copperfiend on July 28, 2009, 09:39:44 AM
Quote from: heights unknown on July 27, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
I really dig that name; the "Cool Moose Cafe." It is SO Jacksonville and North Florida though we have no moose in our state. The Owners have to be from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Maine.
Heights Unknown
"Cool Panhandler Cafe" was already taken.
Good one Copperfiend
"Cool Panhandler Cafe"
That's actually a pretty good name/idea. It could be a place that has like a whimsically lighthearted boxcar hobo theme.
I love this place. I had a Black Forest Ham & Brie sandwich. So good. I love the mix of casual and relaxed with a little upscale twist on the menu.
Cool Moose has a number of un-invited guests....Yuck....
QuoteJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Creepy crawlers in the kitchen are the blame for at least temporary restaurant closures this month.
After state inspectors found 50 dead roaches in a cooler used to store bread on Oct. 15, Cool Moose Coffee on Park Street had to cool it for one day. One employee was also caught handling both dirty and clean utensils without washing his hands.
The Department of Professional Regulation found nine critical and 3 non-critical violations during an Oct. 15 visit. In a follow-up the next day, no violations were found and the Cool Moose was back in business.
50 dead roaches? How hard is it to clean up dead roaches?
Not the first place in Jacksonville. Another reason I prefer to eat at home.
I'm disappointed, I like it there... now, I feel like if I go back I'm just going to envision a cockroach sandwich.
Quote from: stephElf on October 29, 2009, 12:01:53 PM
I'm disappointed, I like it there... now, I feel like if I go back I'm just going to envision a cockroach sandwich.
No matter where I go, if I'm eating a sandwich/burger/whatever I always open it up to inspect. And I will be doing it if I get a sammy at Cool Moose after reading that, for sure... I would have a heart attack if I bit into a roach. You know how I am about those things.. I can barely be in the same room without hyperventilating.
=D
It appears Cool Moose was reinspected on the 15th and reported 0 violations.
I heard Mossfire was shut down last month for a day for similar violations. I am guessing it was for the following inspection, since they had another one a day later returning 0 violations.
You can always look a place up here http://jacksonville.com/lifestyles/food
MOSSFIRE GRILL (THE)
1537 MARGARET ST, JACKSONVILLE, 32204
RESTAURANT LICENSE NUMBER: 2611836
INSPECTION NUMBER: 1839259
INSPECTION DATE: 09/16/2009
INSPECTION TYPE: Routine - Food
DISPOSITION: Emergency order recommended
VISIT NUMBER: 1
Critical Violations: 9
Noncritical Violations: 13
Total Violations: 22
Quote from: heights unknown on July 27, 2009, 11:31:06 PM
I really dig that name; the "Cool Moose Cafe." It is SO Jacksonville and North Florida though we have no moose in our state. The Owners have to be from Minnesota, Wisconsin or Maine.
Heights Unknown
THere is a whole multi building retirement village of Moose in Orange Park.
Quote from: stephElf on October 29, 2009, 12:01:53 PM
I'm disappointed, I like it there... now, I feel like if I go back I'm just going to envision a cockroach sandwich.
Same here. :(