Fall/Winter News

Let Café Nola take care of the cooking this Thanksgiving!

Place your order by Friday, November 21st with a 50% deposit. Pick it up on Wednesday, November 26th before 4:00 PM along with detailed reheating instructions to make your Thanksgiving a breeze. Heat and transfer to your own china or serve in our pans for no fuss, no mess.

Phone in your order with a credit card or stop by Café Nola to fill out an order form.

Herb Crusted Turkey Breast

Brined in a brown sugar bath so it stays juicy. Rubbed with fresh herbs, salt & cracked black pepper, then roasted and sliced for simple service.
$14.00 Per Pound

Wild Rice & Root Vegetable Salad

Roasted butternut squash, sweet potatoes, parsnips, rutabagas & onions sautéed with wild rice and sweet corn.
Quarter Pan $ 17.00
Half Pan $30.00

Spicy Cranberry & Orange Relish

A taste of north Florida Thanksgiving. Did you know there is speculation that the first real Thanksgiving actually took place in St. Augustine? Fresh Cranberries, Florida Oranges and a touch of Datil peppers from St. Augustine.
$8.00 Per Pint

Cornbread & Rosemary Stuffing

Fresh baked rosemary cornbread tossed with diced carrots, onions, celery, green apple & bacon.
Quarter Pan $14.00
Half Pan $25.00

Famous Yeast Rolls & Butter

Café Nola’s homemade yeast rolls with pumpkin maple butter on the side!
Yeast Rolls are $10 Per dozen
Butter is $5 per half pound

Butternut Squash Bisque

Roasted Butternut squash paired with fresh sage and a touch of parmesan cheese.
$ 16.00 Per Quart

Chardonnay Gravy

Made from real turkey drippings, fresh herbs & white wine.
$ 8.00 Per Pint

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes mashed with butter, maple, pecans & bourbon…mmmmmm!
Quarter Pan $14.00
Half Pan $25.00

Smoked Cheddar & Corn Soufflé

Cornbread, smoked cheddar cheese, sweet corn & eggs baked until bubbly & golden brown.
Quarter Pan $14.00
Half Pan $25.00

Quarter pans feed 2-4 guests, half pans feed 6-8 guests.

Symphony & Theatre Specials

Café Nola @ MOCA will be offering pre-show specials for guests of the Symphony & other downtown shows this fall. The specials are available to anyone holding a ticket for that evening’s performance. Specials may include any or all of the following:

Half price bottles of wine

Enjoy any of our wines available by the bottle at half price!

Café Nola “tasting menu”

Guests can sample some of our most popular items on one specially priced plate.

Cocktails & Canapés

A menu of classic as well as contemporary cocktails paired with small plates of specially prepared items to complement each cocktail.

Special 3 course menu for $25


One of downtown Jacksonville’s most popular destinations, Café Nola @ MOCA offers a one of a kind dining experience – serving upscale bistro fare in a relaxed and upbeat setting.

Reservations must be prior to 6:15 in order to ensure all 3 courses are enjoyed before the show.

One of downtown Jacksonville’s most popular destinations, Café Nola @ MOCA offers a one of a kind dining experience – serving upscale bistro fare in a relaxed and upbeat setting.

Hours

Lunch Served Monday – Friday 11:00am – 2:30pm
Dinner Thursday & Friday first seating 5pm

The café will be closed for private events on the following dates:

DINNER
Friday, December 5th
Thursday, December 11th
Friday, December 12th

Dinner

Make your dinner reservations by calling 366.6911 × 231.
Enjoy Café Nola favorites:

  • Shrimp & Grits
  • Sunday Supper Meatloaf
  • Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Roasted Salmon
  • Plus 4 nightly specials
  • Enjoy beer, wine or a cocktail with your dinner from our full bar
  • … download the dinner menu!

Sample Lunch Menu Items

Our menu changes seasonally, but most of your favorites will always be available. To see our latest offerings, download the current lunch menu. Examples of Café Nola’s Mediterranean style, Southern-Influenced dishes include:

Jerk Chicken Wrap

Spicy jerk marinated chicken, coconut rice, spring mix, cool lime dressing & house made tortilla chips

Our Daily Flatbread

Changes Daily – Examples are:

  • Roasted Baby Vegetables & Brie with Fresh Basil
  • Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato, Grilled Onion, Mozzarella & Rosemary
  • Flat Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions & Point Reyes Blue Cheese

Aparagus Goat Cheese Salad

Grilled asparagus, crumbled goat cheese, toasted Georgia pecans, fresh blueberries, spring mix, champagne blueberry vinaigrette

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch is no longer served on a regular basis. Café Nola will be offering a number of special bruches during the year. Please check the website periodically for more more details.

The State of Florida Division of Hotels & Restaurants requires us to remind you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Chef Kathy Collins

Chef Collins is originally from Chicago, Illinois where she graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu (CHIC). Chef Collins has been a personal chef both in Chicago and Jacksonville. Locally, Chef Collins was the Sous Chef at Pastiche in Jacksonville’s historic “Avondale” and had served as the Head Chef at Café Nola from June 2005 until November 2006 (for operators Pam and Bruce Pollett). To complement the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Chef Collins showcases seasonal cooking with an emphasis on locally grown and produced foods. She particularly is drawn to the bountiful supply of seafood available on the First Coast. Her Mediterranean style, Southern influenced dishes will bring a fresh and innovative approach to the typical southern palette. Local rock shrimp, the freshest available fish, Maple Leaf Farms duck, local breads, artisan cheeses, and fresh greens will be the staple. Be sure to try Chef Collins’ favorite dishes — Fresh made soups, Shrimp & Grits and Asparagus Goat Cheese Salad.