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JollyGood Diner

This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

June 6, 2025

1 / 9Pancake stack with maple syrup, whipped cream and bacon.Wayne Taylor

2 / 9Inside the retro American-style diner.Wayne Taylor

3 / 9The “Smash Pattie Cheeseburger” at JollyGood Diner.Wayne Taylor

5 / 9Bread and butter pickle martini.Wayne Taylor

6 / 9Pie of the day might be cherry.Wayne Taylor

7 / 9Garlic and parmesan wings. Supplied

8 / 9The bar is perfect for solo visits.Hayden Dib

American$

With retro American vibes and an offering that easily transitions from day to night, this north-side diner really has something for everyone. Whether you’re after buttermilk pancakes (and bottomless filter coffee) for breakfast with the kids, a roll-up-your-sleeves French dip sandwich for lunch, or a night of steak and all-you-can-eat frites with pickle martinis, you’re in for a jolly good time.

Good to know: JollyGood started life as a sandwich shop, so don’t overlook the sanger selection.