Mechanism Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Jacksonville

Came in after seeing this local coffee shop on my maps. Usually I would stick to my normal routine but on this particular day, I wanted to check something new out. From the photos and good reviews I thought this would be a very nice place to get something to drink and catch up on my studies. When I walked through the door, immediately felt uncomfortable…there was no mellow soft music playing , staff was not friendly, and the other guest where tending to there personal businesses quietly. There’s at least 40/50 feet you must walk before you reach the counter, AFTER reaching the counter the young lady at the register did not make any eye contact, nor did she acknowledge me. WEIRD given the fact she wasn’t preoccupied or distracted by her phone or what not.and there was no one in the line , it was not busy either. I was vocal about this treatment with the staff and let them know it was my first time coming in , saw the place on google…they softly chuckled and said “oh no” no apology no warmth nothing just like a yeah ok, what do you want. Didn’t even want to ask about any of the speciality coffees at that point ….One of the girls that actually made my drink was okay.I proceeded to grab my coffee and just sat outside after that point I didn’t feel welcomed and honestly uncomfortable on the overall energy in that place. I honestly contemplated if I should order AFTER I had to slightly complain about no one acknowledging me. guess I should just stick to my normal and go to Starbucks at least I know what to expect and can be greeted by staff that at least seem to be happy to be at work, personalize the customer service, give recommendations for first time visitors, etc . I won’t give this place another try , first impressions are everything. And $7 for a small ice coffee...

We moved into the area in 2002. Since then, we've always wanted a local coffee shop. When Mechanism opened, we were beyond excited. Within walking distance and, as we learned, business owners had done this before.

What do I love about Mechanism? The quality of bean is top shelf. Regardless of what you order, the flavor profile file meets expectations. They have a good variety of syrups, with a few being made in shop (I recommend the brown sugar). Pastry and meal options are also satisfying, but get there early if you want a selection of muffins. Those go quickly. I tend to lean on the avocado toast with a scrambled egg or the breakfast wrap with sausage. The later is so filling and the sweet potatoes make it a meal.

What really stands out are the people. Within a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for work or a social gathering, the owners and staff are never without a smile. Within two weeks of us frequenting the establishment, they knew our names. Now when we walk in, they'll ask if we want a specific coffee or food item. A true neighborhood vibe. I appreciate everything about them.

The downside is that they aren't open on Sundays and they close at 2 pm, but surely that's based on how important their church community is to them and that in our area, there isn't much to gain from being open beyond 2 pm. Selfishly, I wish I could have them open until at least 4 pm and available after my Sunday bike ride. :)

That said, you can find us there most Saturdays, after an early morning pickle ball competition.

Mechanism, in my opinion, is easily a top 3 coffee house option in Jacksonville. If they were a publicly traded stock, I'd be neck...

Yay! I’m thrilled to have a new coffee spot close to my work. They have a lot of good healthy food options too, which is nice. Also great to see that they have some menu items for kids (that isn’t just sugar). I got a pumpkin latte and I think it is my favorite pumpkin drink I’ve had so far. It was very smooth, not overly sweet, and they said the pumpkin syrup was homemade. I had a breakfast burrito and I thought it was great.

I like supporting local businesses, so I definitely plan on returning for lunch, etc. The interior was very bright and earthy. They sell their own coffee beans, so I got some of their house blend to try at home. There were a lot of different coffee flavors to buy/take home. Everyone working was friendly and helpful. Seemed like everyone really cared about making this place a good experience for customers. There was plenty of seating and seemed to be a decent amount of places to sit with outlets (for anyone needing a place to charge computer, phone, etc). Parking wasn’t a problem either, which...