Jackson Dodds is a breakfast favourite for locals in Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury, Coburg and Northcote. We keep things simple: generous servings, big flavour, fresh produce, and dishes that consistently hit the mark.
You’ll find us just off Gilbert Road — the graffiti wall makes us hard to miss.
Quick weekday brekkie or a long weekend feast? Either way, you’re in the right place.
Because sometimes you don’t feel like cooking… or you want a breakfast that’s way better than anything you’d attempt at home.
Simple. Honest. Delicious. That’s the JD way.
A few favourites (without giving away the whole menu):

Smashed avo with Meredith goat’s feta, basil pesto, pomegranate, toasted seeds, cherry tomatoes and a poached egg on sourdough.

Soft scrambled eggs with house-made chilli jam, feta cream, manchego, shallots, basil pesto and a blistered chilli.

Two free-range baked eggs simmered in a spicy tomato & capsicum sauce with chorizo and grilled halloumi. Served with sourdough.

Your choice of pulled beef brisket or smoked salmon, two house-made hash browns, poached eggs, hollandaise and a side of slaw & corn.
5 stars served daily
Melissa RamseyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jackson Dodds has been a long-time staple in Preston and an all time favourite off mine - I’ve been coming here for years. The menu has something for everyone, the coffee and service are always on point and the food is delicious! If you can, keep an eye out for their pop-up dinner service! Highly recommend. Jim PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been coming here for years. Love the food the quality of the coffees and special drinks and the service. It's the best cafe in the area. AndyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My favourite cafe in Preston. Their jerk chicken roll hits the spot every time, and their chai latte is the best in Melbourne, so creamy, it's like a hug on the inside. Always heaps of staff on, and the takeaway queue moves quickly. Tony AbousattoutTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Night was fantastic, food was great, service was next to none definitely can’t wait for the next dinner although we are here almost every day anyway well done guys awesome job katherine abousattoutTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place is amazing, it’s our go to for everything!!!! Rob is a spectacular cook, presentation is on a whole other level… I love how family orientated it is, you sure do feel like at home…. Been coming here for more than 5 years and they never disappoint. Keep up the great work guys 👏👏 Tom CooperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love this place- one of my locals and has such good food and coffee Shawn WatkinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great family environment better food James BozinekisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel the Italia stallion barista works wonders, never had a better coffee in my life, number 1 in Melbournes northern suburbs. Reto von GuntenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best Café Place in the North. Efrocini KrokosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best cafe in Preston!

