JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe

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987 S Packinghouse Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
+1 (941) 371-9358
http://www.packinghousecafe.com
Are you looking for the best burger in Sarasota? JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe is a long time casual favorite food and music venue. Our burgers have been named best burger in Sarasota. Nominated for best cuban in Florida by USA Today, we are thrilled to offer a mix of authentic cuban and american food on the menu. We are a local favorite known for casual dining with a personal touch, lively atmosphere offering outside and inside dining. Regularly seen on MySuncoast ABC7 with Culinary Director and Chef Judi Gallagher who states "Located off Cattleman Road, J.R’s Old Packinghouse Café is the quintessential dive with great Cuban and American food. Visit JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe and see for yourself if we are in fact the best burger in Sarasota.

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4.0196 reviews
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Richard H.
8/10/2025

We somewhat surprised JR with a big (20) group from my car club today. I had visited a couple of days ago to say we were probably coming but they said no problem just show up, so we did! Somewhat...

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Richard S.
4/12/2025

I love dive bars and Packinghouse is the epitome with excellent food, drink and entertainment. It is old Florida out by I75 and near UTC mall. Great burgers and Cuban sandwiches but this time, I...

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Candace M.
6/14/2025

We went here to see the band play last Sunday, I was excited when I saw the menu online, had no idea on a Sunday during the day they basically have burgers, hot dogs & chicken tenders, the only...

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Orlando R.
6/9/2025

Great ambience and music makes this local hangout a great choice. Food is good and service is outstanding. One of Sarasota's hidden gems. Nothing fancy just good people having a good time.

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Carmen D.
5/22/2024

Take out for dinner today. Great dive bar with Great Food. Ordered chicken sandwich which was moist and delish, we also had a Cuban which was equally delicious. Sides: chips with salsa and a cold...

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