Jack's of Melbourne in South Derbyshire

It’s now Meaks. Some serious efficiency improvement would benefit this pleasant cafe. For example, customers queue at the front desk to place their order, but this person (singular) also makes the tea/coffee. So the queue gets priority but at the direct expense of the serving of tea/coffee. There has to be a better way of managing this. We waited 20 mins for a pot of tea for 2. It’s not that difficult. Tea Pot. Hot water & tea bag. Cups. Saucers. Milk. How difficult is that. I could make it in the time it’s taken to write this. Mentioned it to a waitress and the reply was ‘we’re busy’. Yes I could see that. This is not a complaint about the staff. It’s an observation on inbuilt inefficiency. Which could and should be sorted.

A sweet little spot for breakfast or lunch. Good espresso drinks (excellent lattes) and a number of breakfast options. We stayed at an AirBNB across the street and had breakfast here on 3 mornings. Had the porridge with fruit one morning and egg dishes the other two. All were great. You order at the counter, then grab a table to be served. Very friendly vibe.

First time visiting since it's changed to Meals. Very pleasant, managed to book a table as I know it tends to get very busy. Food very nice, I would rather it have been served on a plate rather than slate, that's my only moan. Will return.

Superb venue to have coffee with friends. Outstanding brunch and lunch menus available, with baked to the side. Happy and friendly stalk. Table booking possible. Outside seating in a lovely quiet garden too. Fully recommended.

Covid compliant. Jack’s has implemented excellent covid compliance. Greeted at door asked to hand sanitise and shown to table. Staff friendly and wearing visors/masks. Laminated menu and order taken at table. Even the pens used to fill in contact tracing details if you don’t have the app are cleaned before next usage. Made such a pleasant change to meet with consistent compliance to make the experience as safe as possible. A lot of other establishments could learn a lot from the staff working here. Well done.

We came to Jacks yesterday as a family, my dad and my sister and me. Walked from Chellaston to Melbourne and called in for lunch. Upon arrival outside a polite request to wait for staff and a bell in case they have not seen you. Someone greeted us, asked us to sanitise our hands and guided us to a table. The waitress explained the COVID-19 guidelines. As we were sitting we removed our face coverings. We ordered food, I had soup and my dad had the ploughman’s and my sister Quiche. Food was served promptly and looked so good, tasted even better. 3 clean empty plates/bowls. In this pandemic it’s difficult to go out and feel safe, Jacks have this covered - WE felt safe! Watching staff clean used tables and chairs fully wiping them down and putting a sign to reflect it’s done- really brilliant! I also think that the staff have a great way of controlling the customer with the guidelines some places it must be hard for staff to feel they can enforce the rules of the establishment. (Staff at Jacks were super friendly and polite yet you listens and followed the instruction). When my joints recover from yesterday’s walk we can’t wait to come back! Oh and the CAKE AWAYS worked a treat for the kids back at home! 😋

Absolutely lovely place ! When you arrive you get asked to sanitize your hands then you get showed to a table , the table before you sit down has been cleaned and so have the chairs , it’s all table service you also get asked to ware your face mask while moving about , now to the food ! We got served very quick and the food was fantastic I had the quiche which was lovely my dad had the ploughman’s and I’m having that next time I visit ! And my sister had the soup and she said it was very tasty , we also all took some cakes home and they were amazing! Staff were friendly efficient and I felt very safe ! Hats off to this place your doing a fab job and I can’t wait to come back again

Not been to Melbourne for some time but past Jacks and popped in for coffee and cake... both were extremely nice and tasty. I’m back next week so will definitely be popping in again .. maybe for breakfast this time 😊 keep up the excellent service guys

Jack’s is our favourite place for lunch. The staff even know it’s us as we tend to order the same things when we go. The service is always excellent. The facilities are always clean and tidy. We can not fault the place. We love you Jack’s and will be coming as long as you are open.

This was a nice little cafe and I would be giving our visit an excellent rating if it hadn't been for the overbaked spud that was served. Ordering baked potato is always a gamble, so I was keeping my fingers crossed for a 'fluffy' one, as described on the menu. Sadly it wasn't to be, the poor spud having been reduced to the starchy, mushy quality I'd hoped to avoid. It was a bit of a shame, as the accompanying salad, dressing and coleslaw were fresh, tasty and nicely presented.

Very good selection of cake and generous pot of tea. Some interesting sounding lunch options on the menu. I'll be back!

First time here, I had a full breakfast which was wonderful. All local produce, well cooked and excellent service. I'll return as the menu looks great.

Although we found the prices slightly high, it was clear that all of the food on offer was of high quality and we enjoyed lemon drizzle cake and tea which was served quickly. The cafe seemed clean and well cared for, and the toilets were especially pleasant.

Marvellous. Great location. Super menu. Very welcoming. South Derbyshire is overlooked! Will definitely return. Thank you

The food here is marvellous. Tasty, simple, fresh ingredients, freshly prepared, and generous portions. Service is always with a smile. If you're in town and need breakfast, brunch , lunch, or coffee, this is the place to come. Ignore the other restaurants up the road. Go here!

Lovely lunch with lots of Vegan choices. Had stuffed peppers and Welsh rabbit. Both excellent. Prices good too. Quite busy and not sure if you can book

We were in Melbourne doing a Treasure Hunt trail and walked past this place, we thought how nice it looked. Anyway after we'd finished our hunt we went back there for coffee and cake and we weren't disappointed. The girl was very friendly, the place lovely and clean and the cake we chose was amazing!! We had the lime and pistachio. In fact it was so lovely we asked for two more slices to take home with us!! we would definitely visit 'Jack's' again when we're in Melbourne.

Wednesday afternoon lunch of jacket potatoe and baguette, very clean restaurant, great food. Nice touch of feminine toiletries for ladies in cubicles. Newspapers to read. Great coffee.

We went on Saturday lunchtime. Very busy and popular. The food was delicious. I had the omelette which came with an interesting salad and my husband had the deli platter which was amazing. Coffee good too (and I am very fussy) They had an amazing selection of cakes. I chose the red velvet cake which was absolutely delicious. Other nice touches like providing sanitary ware in the ladies loos. Will definitely recommend this place!

Popped in here for a late lunch on a Saturday. It was busy with most of the tables taken.

This is our second time eating here.

We popped in to Jacks for lunch after a visit to Calke Abbey. It was lively, warm and welcoming for our first time there. The kids ham sandwich was scrumptious, the ham was moist and the bread fresh and gooey! We also had the crushed avocado with poached egg, bacon & avocado wrap. Both were delicious and the salaed was fresh and tasty. For the focus of the lunch - the large slice of gluten free, vegan chocolate cake was superb and apparently made with crushed avacado! The cake was finished off quickly and we did not notice the avacado!! We will certainly go back again when in the area and explore the menu further! As an aside the ladies looks were clean and well equipped!

Thanks for a superb lunch, such a pleasure to eat here again. Food was superb, nice Prosecco and great coffee.

We are fortunate to live near this place and decided I needed to post this. As the title says this is a little gem for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Today we decided on lunch and although they do special Vegan Wednesdays we opted for a wrap with all the trimmings and an omelette. You may also notice they are licensed and this was a delicious Sauvignon Blanc.

Went to Melbourne for unexpected lunch date. Walked up the main street and decided to try Jack's, I'm glad we did the food and service were excellent. We managed to get the last table, it was quite busy but service was swift. We can't wait to go again and try something different. The quiche was really tasty and the Mediterranean platter exceeded our expectations.

Takeaway lunch of truly yummy quiche and salad was an absolute joy Rapid service, delicious food, do try!

We decided to have lunch in Melbourne. The tea rooms was packed so we thought we would try somewhere we hadn't been before. We chose Jack's and we are so glad we did.

My first visit here with a group of cyclists (there's room to park up bikes around the back). A most tempting selection of cakes and good coffee. Definitely got the thumbs up from our group.

We walked in at 3.01 finish serving food at 3. Awful customer service and rude! Thats £25 you have lost for the matter of 60 seconds. Strange and won’t be back.

My partner and I visited during the Melbourne Festival and found it to be very busy (naturally) but the diners came and went quickly due to efficient people working at the place. PS: We both ha the brie and cranberry panini - FAB!

Popped in for a bite to eat during a walk around melbourne art festival , place was really busy but staff were quick to clean tables and get us seated, we had a waitress called Helen , she was helpful and very knowledgeable on all dishes and cakes, plenty on the menu for everyone , food took a while but it was full and staff were working hard with a smile .

A good place for a snack or a drink, either inside or outside in the courtyard area. There is a wide variety to choose from both on the menu and on the specials board and all our meals were well worth the wait. (We visited at peak lunch time)

Greeted with a smile and a very friendly atmosphere. Eggs benedict was delicious and well worth the price, bacon and sausage baguette was rated highly by my wife and over all would recommend a visit. I will be back for more eggs

I have been here numerous times for a lunch with friends. The food is always excellent and the staff are pleasant. Always happy to advise on gluten free options and plenty of choice too.

Had the pleasure of a delicious al fresco brunch here yesterday with visiting Amercian friends. Emma and her team offer the best variety of delicious and contemporary breakfasts for miles around (including a personal favourite - smashed avocado on sourdough toast with soft poached egg and bacon and a touch of chilli. They know how to make a great flat white too. As a more recent arrival to these shores, some coffee purveyors still haven't got to grips with this shorter, more intenstly flavoured coffee and milk combo. Lovely surroundings, great service, thanks very much. PS From previous experiene, the cakes and quiches are lovely too.

There are one or two places in and around Melbourne that offer decent breakfast menus. We had never tried Jack's before other than for coffee. We ordered cooked breakfasts for four, different options, and the quality and taste were fantastic. All of the ingredients are listed on the menu with the suppliers' details too. Great service and a reasonable price. Definitely worth a try. PS; there is free parking behind the shops off Market Place. Street parking is very limited.

We stopped by on the way back from the airport Good for jacket potatoes and salad Centrally located and plenty of free places to park close by A useful resource

We were looking for somewhere to eat after a rather muddy walk around the fields near Melbourne and came across Jacks. So glad we did - the food and service was brilliant. I had sweet potato and coconut soup and a chicken and sandwich. Both excellent. Husband had posh pate- also very good. With two pots of tea bill was £17 - excellent value - wish I lived nearer!

Had a great decaf coffee and a home made mince pie with my wife yesterday Friendly staff and great location will certainly come here again

I visit this place enough times to say that its good, and it's consistent - Both words of which are difficult to find anywhere and seldom get used in the same sentence when describing a cafe. If you get the chance - try it. But find out when Mothers meet there with their children as it isn't very big (although there is now outside seating) and pushchairs can take a lot of room.

I went for lunch with my daughter and grandchildren, we managed to find a table in the corner away from the loud noise coming from the main area. I noticed that families didn't seems to move on very quickly and stayed way longer after finishing their food mainly colouring. It seems some families were there for the afternoon. Quite annoying for people waiting to get a table. The service and food was excellent, but we wouldn't visit again unless we could get an outside table as it was very noisy.

Nice and clean, with really efficient service. I had a bacon and asparagus quiche with salad and my friend had pikelet with goats cheese, honey and walnuts...both were delicious. I had cappuccino, and my friend had tea...the bill came to £17.00. Good value and well presented.

Went to Melbourne to find Deli, having found it looked just across the road and saw Jack's it was quite busy round the back outside but better inside, ordered platter to share and 2 hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows. The platter was presented with an assortment of bread, meats, spreads, olives and super dips all really good and sufficient for both of us. The hot chocolate was the best we have had for ages. Parking outside would have been very difficult but we had found a free car park just up the road. Well worth another visit, maybe in the week as Jack's has an impressive menu for both food and drinks

Went out for brunch for our daughters birthday with one of sons who was home. Decided on Jacks which was an excellent choice. It was very busy but luckily a gentleman vacated his table when he saw us waiting. We had full English breakfasts and scramble eggs with salmon both of which were great. Had two rounds of drinks used the very clean facilities and then wended our way home. Great place.

Whilst on a recent visit to Melbourne Hall, we explored the town and discovered this place. Although it was very busy, we were served quickly and were impressed with the menu choices available. Everywhere was clean and tidy especially the toilet facilities - a lot of thought had gone in to providing supplies for babies.

My new favourite place! Have been a few times recently and enjoyed delicious hot chocolate, yummy breakfasts and great lunch.

We popped into Jack's for a cup of coffee - which was delicious :-). It was too early for us to eat but we had a look at the menu. Most of the food is locally sourced with the names of the suppliers on the front of the menu. A good find and if you're in that area, well worth a visit.

After hearing good reviews, I came here for drinks and cakes with my children. The cakes were fine, though I wouldn't particularly rave about them. However on my way out I read a notice which said they do not want big groups of children at busy times. Of course I can understand the reasons for this, but it makes me paranoid about going again even with just one child, so I will not be returning unless I go without the children.

Any concerns I may have had about Jack's not being child-friendly were instantly dispelled. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere, good quality food and good, accommodating service. We will be returning to sample breakfast.

We have been twice, both times we have been impressed. The food is all freshly made, all the ingredients are sourced locally. The hot chocolate is delicious, we had breakfast there on our first visit, we will be going back next week to try lunch.

After wandering around the gardens at Melbourne Hall a pit stop for coffee and cake was required and Jack's fits the bill. Good tasty coffee and a choice of cakes went down a treat.

I was just passing through Melbourne and had heard wonderful things about Jack's so thought I'd stop by. And boy am I glad I did! The experience started upon hearing the hubbub as I stepped through the door, and trust me, there's no better sound than the hubbub of a busy coffee shop as it's always a sign that it's going to be good - a quiet coffee shop rarely exceeds low expectations!A warm welcome from the ladies on the counter and a quick browse through the menu had me deciding on the muffin with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs - an inspired choice as it turns out, the eggs were cooked to perfection, just the perfect scrambleyness! The coffee was silky and smooth - it was almost like looking in the mirror it was that delightful! ;-) And who can resist a slab of millionaires shortbread? Not I!Nice and unhurried, even though the place was busy, with a gaggle (or whatever the collective term is) of cyclists arriving just before I left, obviously this place is a hit with the locals as well as those from further away.If only I could give more than 5 stars, because this place fully deserves it! Keep your Costas, Starbucks and all those other faceless mega-brands, give me places like Jack's every day please!

We were in Melbourne quite early waiting for some shops to open and saw that Jack's were serving breakfast. We are breakfast connoisseurs so couldn't resist and went in. It's lovely inside, perfectly clean and decorated beautifully. There were a couple of tables occupied but still plenty of space and a wonderful relaxed-Saturday-morning atmosphere!We both ordered a 'mix and match' breakfast where you could choose up to five things off the full English menu. I had scrambled eggs, toast and tomatoes and my husband had bacon, poached egg, beans and toast. We choose our table and our tea came over straight away. It's a lovely place to while away the morning hours, reading the newspaper and sipping hot tea. When our food came out the presentation was lovely and you could tell straight away that their produce is fresh. My scrambled egg in particular was amazing and we both finished off every morsel!Needless to say we will definitely be coming back to Jack's to try some more of their brilliant breakfast menu!

Called in for breakfast one weekday morning. Awesome coffee was well complemented by the delightfully fresh food served. We enjoyed the eggy bread - the real thing :), the full breakfast and a mix and match breakfast offering. The staff were wonderful & the decor relaxing. Our only disappointment was not having enough time to visit again.

I've been to Jacks a few times and this latest visit was with a friend cycling the 14 miles from home. The last few miles were on an old rail line, Route 6 on the Sustrans network.We called late morning at Jacks and ordered a Caramelatte and an Americano. We also both had the flapjacks and we sat outside in the patio area.I really enjoy calling in - the welcome is always warm, the place is spotlessly clean and the drinks and food very enjoyable.The owners/managers have got the business ticking over really well and are a real credit to Melbourne.If you've got the energy, I really recommend cycling to Melbourne. Most of south Derbyshire is fairly flat and if you use the Sustrans route, it's traffic free and a beautiful and peaceful way to get there

I had been out walking with a group of friends near Melbourne which is my home town. At the end of the walk we stopped for a drink and a chat before going our separate ways. Jacks is a modern but tastefully decorated establishment on the main street running through the town. The decor is well suited to the area which allows it to fit in well. Everything indoors has been well thought out and the cafe is well equipped. I loved the way the orders are taken using a tablet rather than scribbled on a pad..very impressive!!Food is everything from lovely breakfasts earlier in the day to lunches, cakes & other snacks for the rest of the day. Service is very relaxed and friendly making you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. It's always got plenty of customers and that's a great sign of satisfaction. If you're in Melbourne give it a try, you'll be glad you did.

Myself and friends have visited Jacks for breakfast and lunch on a number of occasions and on each visit we have been very pleased with the friendly service and great quality of the food.The cafe is always busy but never too much noise. The little touches such as the lovely toilet with an array of toiletries available are well thought out and help make this cafe a warm and caring place.

The full English breakfasts at Jack's are popular and a reliable bet for weekdays and lazy weekends. Good choice of items and eggs cooked how you want them. Fixed price including tea or coffee.

We love Jack's! It's a great spot for lunch, offering a wide menu of delicious sandwiches, soups, pates, salads and cakes! The staff are extremely friendly and it's always a pleasure!

Lovely warm welcome in cosy surroundings. Great ginger latte. Excellent selection of coffee and cakes to tempt everyone. Made to feel very welcome. Thank you Vicki!

This premises has undergone several changes in recent years but this cafe is certainly the most welcoming and pleasant business there in that time. The decor is certainly up to date and I would guess the wall paper to be Laura Ashley? The glass covered table top decoration shows care and interest with decorations wall displays are attractive and informative - proudly showing the local supplies to the cafe's provisions. Cakes tempt you at the counter and a wide range of beverages are on offer. The cakes and coffee and delicious! Lunches are reported to be very good too. Loyalty cards are available too. Everything is as clean as you would expect it to be, staff are friendly and brisk with their service. Toilets are remarkable and offer basic necessities that one may need from time to time; the baby change area also provides basic necessities should a parent be 'caught out' with baby requirements. Seating is plentiful but the cafe does get very busy. Pleasingly, this cafe is used by a wide range of ages; couples having huge cooked breakfasts alongside mums meeting with babies. Mobility is not a problem for pushchairs - I counted four in there this morning with space not being compromised in the slightest. Wheelchair may be a little trickier. No outside tables could be found, but this cafe is fronted by a narrow pavement which faces directly onto a busy road. A very good visit this morning, I am looking forward to my next trip when I hope to be able to order a round of toast. All good - thank you.

Dropped in here for a coffee, teacake and a tray bake - lovely cosy place, good food and reasonably priced - enjoyable

Always greeted with a smile. Food always delicious. Good choice, lovely salads. Marvellous cakes. Thank you

We have met friends for drinks and snacks here before and we were equally pleased with the service and quality of food and drinks this time as previously. A good place in a thriving lovely village.

My husband and I visited Jacks for lunch last week. On the first Wednesday after new year I was surprised to see how busy it was, we had the last free table at the time.The menu is good and the provenance of the food served is documented in the menu and in various pictures on the cafe's walls. We opted for a soup and sandwich combination, which was fresh and made to order, though the soup is served in a smaller bowl than expected, it was adequate. The menu offers a good choice of options for sandwich fillings, with some tasty specials advertised on the board.Service was friendly and swift. A good place for a light lunch.

Lovely tearoom in the heart of Melbourne, when in the area we often pop in for a light lunch. The food and service are brilliant

Was recommended to go for lunch food was good, however the door was left open several times by a member of staff going in and out carrying provisions. We were freezing. I got up from the table several times to shut the door then we moved table. When out coffee and cake was brought to the table we said we had moved as it was so cold due to the door being left open on such a cold day. We were given a very back handed apology didn't we realise it was awkward to close the door with full hands. Why the back door couldn't have been used is beyond me it was only a 4 seconds further away! As paying customers we were made to feel a complete nuisance it totally spoilt our day which was a treat out. We didn't finish our coffee and cake which was an absolute waste of money. I'm sure this cafe is popular with the locals but visitors are not valued customers!!

Good choice of cakes and snacks. Tea, coffees, including seasonal speacials are all available, Service is quick and friendly, a good place for coffee with friends.

Last minute decision to call for lunch. Pretty busy but managed to get the last free table. Wonderful ploughmans (I really must try something else!) and cheese omelette, the latter with gluten free bread - one of the best my partner has tasted in 30 years. Thank you Sarah for the chat about the bread. Will be ordering some of the mix during the week.

What would we do without jacks in Melbourne. Amazing coffee and breakfast is the best. The staff are very friendly and Sarah the owner is great

We visited here for a breakfast after walking around the nearby Calke Abbey. It's a popular place, on this day almost full by 11:30am, and parking your car is probably not going to be possible straight outside (there is a pay and display just around the corner). The breakfast was excellent, the staff were friendly and the speciality hot chocolate was significantly recommended by my son. Add the tasteful decoration and clean surroundings and you have a first rate place to visit for food and coffee

Lovley little place for a piece of homemade cake and a pot of tea, or full English breakfast from local suppliers. Or lunch anything from ploughmans to quiche (homemade), bagget to jacket patato or even a bowl of soup. Beautiful speciality teas, coffee etc. All fairly priced. Whole place is clean and tidy with a cosy atmosphere. Toilet facilities are excellent and there's a nice little area outside to sit.

Delicious homemade breakfasts, lunches and cakes. Very Friendly, excellent value and we'll worth a visit

We visited here for lunch and were met with a very unfriendly, scowly face when we walked in - we very nearly walked out. The only reason we didn't was because it was Monday and everywhere else in Melbourne was shut. We got the scowl again when the menus were brought over. The menu, to be fair, was perfectly fine and we chose two baguettes with salad and homemade coleslaw. We would have chosen ploughmans but they didn't seem friendly enough to change the meat items to cheese (have never understood why they make a ploughmans non veggie!) The order taking was really painful. A tablet was being used and it took way longer than it would have done if they'd just used pen and paper. To be fair, the food was delicious. The coleslaw was lovely, the baguettes fresh and the fillings very good and tasty. The milkshakes were great too. Shame the welcome was so unfriendly, as the food was good.

Lovely lovely breakfast. Perfect poached eggs and crispy bacon. I xcellent coffee. Very friendly staff and good service.

Had a great Ploughmans Lunch here with coffee. Choice of inside shop or outside in courtyard to eat/drink. Ploughmans Lunch was sizeable and served on a large roof slate.Menu was quite extensive and offered far more than just cakes/sweets and drinks. Food was presented very well and was of a high standard. Definitely recommended.

What a lovely little gem! Delicious fresh food..... We visited Jack's before going to Chalke Abbey and I'm SO pleased we did.... If I'm ever in the area I'll 100% be returning. Joules and all the staff at Jack's were so kind and had great customer service skills. Joules was very helpful and had a chat with us which makes all the difference! I loved how you could pick and choose what you wanted to eat... The portion sizes are not measly... My boyfriend who is a big rugby lad enjoyed the salad and coleslaw as well as his tasteful panini! So thank you.... We all had a lovely time.... Hope to be back soon. Everyone is doing a fantastic job so keep it up... Thanks again... Very happy customers :-)

Dropped in for lunch on spec on Friday lunchtime - busy, but they were coping well. Great ploughmans: tasty Cheddar and Stilton, good ham (not even slightly damp), nice brown bloomer bread (plenty of butter thank you, no rationing here), Branston and silver cocktail onions, with fresh appetising salad leaves. It was very good. We liked that you pay on ordering - I know it means you may have to pay again if you order a coffee or a dessert later, but it prevents the hunting around and cross-questioning to produce an arbitrary addition at the end.

Me and my hubby stopped here for a bite to eat after reading reviews on Tripadvisor and we were not disappointed. I had the cheeseboard and a big fat slice of cake but the cheeseboard filled me up that much I had to take the cake with me and have later. I would recommend Jack's for a spot of lunch. I was also nice to sit in the courtyard on a nice day.

On the recommendation of a local, we chose to have our lunch in this attractive cafe. We both chose goats cheese quiche from the Daily Specials on the blackboard, It was served warm, with salad and home made slaw. It was really delicious, served quickly, and good value for money. There were more dishes on the board which may have tempted us, as well as platters and sandwiches on the regular menu.

This restaurant is very popular throughout the day especially with young mums.We like it because it is easy to get tasty snacks and good coffee at reasonable prices

Working in the cafe industry, it's great to come to another cafe and feel like your getting something a little different not just your basic menu. Love the breakfast mix and match menu as I can choose what I want on my plate rather then having to ask about changing it all the time. Lovely cakes and coffee. Living in Melbourne it's a brilliant cafe to visit on my days off. And it's right on my door step. Perfect!!!

Visiting the area for a short while and here you can take the dog and sit round the back and enjoy a lovely cup of latte and a slice of cake. Nice friendly staff

This cafe was recommended by gentleman who has his breakfast there every day. The cafe was busy 'good sign' but not over crowded. There is also outside seating in a nice courtyard. The coffee was very tasty and the cake was a decent portion and not too sweet. I had two coffees as the small cup is not enough, I think the slightly larger cup should be the small cup. Just a thought. Some people were having a main meal and they were a decent portion and looed very niveService treated us as locals very efficient and relaxing.

Whether you are wanting a cuppa or a meal, Jacks will always leave you refreshed and wanting to go back again!Great selection on the menu using locally sourced produce and offering excellent value for money.If only they opened on a Sunday for all the visitors who frequent Melbourne but find no family friendly eateries open!

Visit here with friends and absolutely love it. Great food, great ambiance and fantastic coffee. Spoilt for choice with the cakes and I love their soup and sandwich option.

Just had lunch here. Lovely food (ploughman's, one with gluten free bread) and great coffee. Partner does not have good eyesight so a joy to visit an eatery which is light and airy. Haven't visited for some time due to the previously mentioned noisy children and pushchair invasion. There was a pushchair today, tucked out of the way, and some very well behaved children. All in all a happy experience, good food and pleasant and quick service. Thank you.

I often meet friends at Jacks. The coffee is wonderful, the food is great and the atmosphere warm and friendly.

Myself and many of my friends used to frequent this place weekly until the pushchair notice went up. However, we now all feel too uncomfortable to come in for a coffee even when at quiet times there is enough room for our pushchairs.I'm sure you can empathize with us and understand it is not realistic to take a sleeping baby out of a pushchair just so you can enjoy a coffee. Also you may appreciate that a pushchair is a very expensive piece of equipment to leave outside if there is no space left available inside.I believe a few inconsiderate mums have spoilt this for the rest of us and we are all being made to feel unwelcome. This situation could have been managed better by simply advising customers on arrival, rather than putting up a notice for every customers to see.I have since been in with my pushchair and have overheard comments from other customers (relating to me bringing in the pushchair and the notice) even though it was not busy enough to justify removing it.I feel its about time we speak up, however judging by some of the previous defensive management responses I'm afraid this will fall on deaf ears!I do hope you take this critique kindly and listen actively to what your customers are saying as we do all miss the lovely coffee and food that you offer and i would still promote that your standards of service are usually very high.

Always go to jacks for a sandwich and coffee when in Melbourne. The staff are always friendly and the young barista chap makes a stunning coffee. Great cafe!

Jacks was recommended to us by the lady in the local petrol station so we popped in for lunch. Friendly welcome and nice selection of snacks and meals on the menu. Food was well presented and we both enjoyed our visit.

We have been here twice when visiting Melbourne. We had a late breakfast on Saturday morning. The place was full with people waiting for tables. Great staff and lovely food.

Often call here on Saturday afternoons for coffee and cake (or a sandwich). Food is lovely staff really friendly and helpful

Popped in for lunch on our way through Melbourne, and were very pleasantly surprised by the many choices on the menu, and the excellent quality (and quantity) of all the food, which is locally sourced. The meals were served swiftly, efficiently and with a smile. Would highly recommend.

I would just like to say a few things after my visit the other day and after reading some of the reviews.. I have two small children and a pushchair and I was made very welcome here and yes I did put my pushchair out side as I could see it was a small place and it was very busy.To have a load of pushchair in at one time is both unfair to other people and to the business....they shouldn't have to ask or put a sign up to ask mothers to be thoughtful about this.....You as a parent should realise how much room they take up. There are high chairs and chairs for little ones to sit on and if they are really young there is your lap....... It disappoints me that people don't have consideration and and feel the need to post negative remarks because they were asked politely to create space for other user's......the staff should not have to ask.....C ome on mothers they welcome my boys with open arms and we don't need to be told to be considerate....even let him use the till to pay for his lunch....nursing mothers are welcome.....What more do you want from them!!!!!!. Both food and staff were amazing as always..Thank you lady's. Rant over xx

I met a friend and had lunch here and must say that the jacket potato with roasted vegetables, goats cheese and salad was delicious and extremely good value for money. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the café was very clean. I welcome the fact that large groups of children are no longer visiting as this used to make it very difficult to have a conversation with who you were sitting with as they were often very noisy and did not seem to be asked to keep quiet by the parents. I was shocked on previous visits that the parents were not concerned that their children running around the café would get hurt with all the hot food and drinks being carried to the tables. I am also glad that pushchairs are kept outside, I would have thought that both of these issues were health and safety issues anyway. Brilliant lunch, will return again very soon.

Most often I go by the opinion, if you have something nice to say, say it to the establishment... Which i do, however Jacks, in my opinion, deserves a five star review as well. I've been coming here for my coffee, breakfast and/or lunch fix for some time.... And it always, ALWAYS, lives up to great expectation, I have never been disappointed.The menu it's brilliant! Everything you expect AND more! Combined with its ever varied specials board, you can tell the cooks put a lot of attention to detail into their work every day, without fail. The staff are lovely! I'm always welcomed, warmly and efficiently. I understand when they are busy it may take a minute or so for food and drink to come to your table, but trust me, it is worth it! The food is fresh and local, it's not "fast food", and it's always washed down will with one of their coffees, which in my opinion, are the best around. Thank you Jacks and team for always giving me a mid week treat to look forward too!

Just had a delicious Coffee and Walnut cake from Jacks with a skinny latte (so cancels out the calories lol)Highly recommended and staff as always extremely welcoming and cheery :)

I had to go over to the lady at the counter and ask her to wipe our sticky and crumby table. My friend and I (who had her son) ordered a drink and a cake. We had to leave the pushchair out the back, which we felt uncomfortable doing.The cakes were very dry and tasteless and we felt that they were overpriced. Disappointed :(

Called in Jack's cafe today with my grandson. I felt very upset as it is obvious this cafe does not like children. I had read the notice in the window regarding pushchairs and young children, not too many in one go! On arriving I asked which table would be ok , having a child and buggy in tow. I was told the pushchair could go outside in the courtyard at the back. I asked about insurance in case it got stolen as from the cafe you cannot see the courtyard. So I chose a table for 4 with room at the wall for the pushchair. I was told by a member of staff I should not sit at a table of 4 as we were 2. If I stay, I may have to share. The way it was said was with anger. So off I go to the table for 2. I felt most uncomfortable, the staff are miserable. My table was quickly cleared before I had got up to leave. It is very expensive and you expect better service. Remember, I am the customer. As I was leaving an elderly couple arrived. They sat at a table for 4. I bet they did not get any comments from the staff. Why not move the table in the window to make room for pushchairs . You serve a children's menu, make it more friendly.