Best Cafe In Northern Suburbs?

Yep, we’re making that claim. Great coffee. Great food. Great people.

750+ Melburnians agree.

Why the North Keeps Choosing Us

Smooth coffee.
Big servings.
All-day breakfast + brunch.
Friendly staff.
Great vibe (inside and out)

Locals From Everywhere Drop In

Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, Coburg and Northcote…
People travel across the north for their JD fix.
We’re flattered — but not surprised.

Food Worth Crossing Suburb Lines For

A little taste of what people rave about:
Breakfast

Classics you know and love — but with the Jackson Dodds twist.

Chilli Scrambled

Chilli Scrambled - $25.90

Soft scrambled free-range eggs folded through house-made chilli jam, topped with feta cream, shallots and grated manchego, finished with basil pesto and a blistered chilli on toasted sourdough.

Avo Smash (Popular) - $25.50

Smashed avocado mixed with creamy Meredith goats feta on toasted sourdough, topped with a poached egg, silky feta cream, basil pesto, pomegranate, cherry tomatoes and a toasted-seed crunch.

Frankenstien Fritters- Jackson Dodds Cafe

Frankenstein Fritters - $25.90

Three grilled pea, corn and halloumi fritters served with a crisp fennel-apple salad, romesco sauce, whipped feta and a perfectly poached egg. A plate of colour, crunch and savoury goodness. (Contains nuts.)

Boss Benny

Boss Benny - $27.90

Two free range poached eggs served with (pulled beef brisket or smoked salmon) two house-made hash, hollandaise, side of slaw and corn.

Why Locals Call Us the Best

750+ 5-star reviews and counting.

A Little Look Inside

Food, coffee, people, dogs — the real JD life.

Find Us

Everything you need to drop in, say hi, or stalk us online.

Address

Jackson Dodds Café
611 Gilbert Road, Preston VIC 3072
Look for the graffiti wall — you can’t miss it.

Ready to See What the Hype’s About?