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£5 - £15
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Cafe, British, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

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.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

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.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2022

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.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 30 September 2020 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 27 September 2020

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! 😋More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 26 September 2020 via mobile

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 againMore

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 2 March 2020

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 guysMore

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 29 February 2020 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 1 December 2019

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.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 8 November 2019

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

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2019

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.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 28 October 2019 via mobile

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.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 21 September 2019

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

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 10 August 2019 via mobile

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!More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Jack's of Melbourne is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5