Brunch is always better with a side of banter, and you can be guaranteed plenty when you visit Miss Jackson. Steve and Matt (the faces you will see on most visits) are hilarious and encapsulate good service - they're friendly, accommodating, and take an interest in their regular customers. This alone is worth visiting Miss Jackson for, but throw in their great menu and you'd be crazy not to put this place on your list of regular brunch haunts. Breakfast covers a lot of the usual suspects - but the winner is the corn cakes with bacon, avo and chilli jam, accompanied by a strong Allpress coffee to wash it down. The corned beef sandwich with pickles makes for a sturdy lunch and the home made slices and muffins are a great afternoon pick me up. A rotating specials menu offers seasonal variety - recently; a panfried garfish with a panzanella salad got two out of two thumbs up. Sit outside if you fancy some sun, at the large communal tables if you want to read the papers, or in the back room if you're after discretion. Either way, you won't be sorry. read more

Miss Jackson - Lamb, quinoa, eggplant, zucchini, yoghurt. - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Being lactose intolerant and hating Soy milk is a bit of a pain but Bon Soy teamed with delicious coffee makes Miss Jackson a delicious go-to breakfast place! We ordered 4 meals and 6 coffees =$95. 2 Spanish eggs which had changed from the last time we came here, a serving of the pot set avocado and goat chèvre, pumpkin bread with cured salmon, and I had the lamb and quinoa salad + extra poached egg (the egg makes the meal a breakfast right?) which was a bit skimp with the lamb but still tasty. Definitely one of my fave places for a fab coffee in St Kilda! read more

Miss Jackson - Lamb and quinoa salad with an extra poached egg - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

I could be tempted to make a regular visit here, across the river, fighting the crowd and stealthing one of the few outdoor seatings. The service is friendly, and the timber panels give diners some privacy from the street whilst still being able to enjoy the sun. In fact nab one of the two bar seats right on the top of the stairs for a very cheeky view of what everyone else is eAting. My suggestion is Go for the special board/paper , there's lots of options and everything looks good , from this we tried the soft shell crab tacos- filling, tasty and very juicy. From the all day breakfast menu we tried the asparagus, ham, mushroom with eggs and sourdough, it's just ok for me but enjoyed by my dining buddy. I love the rest of the menu offering and will definitely come back read more

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This has been my greatest eggs beni experience eva!! Service was prompt friendly and informative as I'm new to town. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented and smelling just divine. Great music and modest surroundings. I'll be back for sure!! read more

Miss Jackson - Vego eggs beni.....Totally amazing!! - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

So until you've had the chicken/avo/bacon piadina at Miss Jackson, you're basically missing out on one of the most delicious meals in Melbourne. For a reasonable $12, you'll get a delicious italian flatbread presented with a big smile from the insanely friendly staff. Miss Jackson is worth a visit for the beautiful building & impressive magazine collection alone, but you'll just feel so at home popping by here. It's a hidden little joint, but quite possibly one of the best spots in St.Kilda. Many bonus points for the weekly floral displays, too! read more

Miss Jackson - Chicken piadina. So yum. - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

We went to miss Jackson on a Sunday for brunch. We had to wait a bit to have a table but it was really reasonable. It's a great brunch option in St Kilda. The staff certainly wasn't on top of everything on that day (we never got an orange juice and an avocado side despite asking for them twice), but the food really made up for it, and they didn't charge us for the missing items in the end. I had the sweet potato fritters, which were quite good. My friend took the heirloom tomatoes and was amazed by the range of flavours. My other friend wasn't too happy about his lamb (I think?), finding it too chewy. Overall, not a bad brunch experience! read more

Miss Jackson - Sweet potato fritters - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Were in the area and looking to grab some late breakfast, and this popped up on Yelp. I'd give this a 3.5 start but happy to lean up. The place is spacious, lots of light, and the tables are big giving you and your friends a sense of privacy. We had a selection of eggs benedict with sides of avocado and bacon, a tortilla informed breakfast dish, and sourghdough with feta, avocado and tomatoes. Also had orange juice, a couple bloody marys, and a flat white. Overall we had a really good, reasonably priced brunch at Miss Jackson. The only reason I'd make it a 3.5 not a straight 4, is at points the staff were somewhat inattentive. The flat white was coldish, which we returned/still charged for. And some people's cutlery were not provided when the meals came, and took quite a while to arrive after asking while we sat waiting. Granted, it was busy, but some places when busy still manage to give that extra smile/attentiveness that makes all the difference But that's all really. Food was really tasty, tables are nice and big, atmosphere is great, and I would return here. read more

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Go for the brunch, stay for the service. We were greeted by the nicest server ever who was very welcoming and attentive. We ordered the hammock hash and the porkbelly w/ waffles which were both too plenty. Plenty delicious, rich and full of flavor they couldn't have done a better job. The porkbelly was in some kind of sweet chili sauce which would kick any maple syrup out of this world, ha! And the hollandaise sauce was creamy, delicious and perfect balance for the spice in the hamhock hash. Overall great experience and the place made me feel like I was at home although I'm like a gazillion miles away. Tip: portions are large so go with a big appetite or plan to share read more

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Nice to meet you, Miss Jackson! We arrived somewhat early for a weekend breakfast and thus had no wait to get seated. It was a cute house turned restaurant with a cafe up front for take away and seating in two rooms as well as outdoors. The menu was a great surprise, having a whole page of specials along with a breakfast and lunch menu served all day. My dining partner went for the pork belly with waffles, a hearty dish, whilst I had the soft shell crab tacos, equally filling. Both were delicious! The tacos had a light spice and loads of flavour with the crab and veggies. Big serves all around! I was also impressed with the amazing coffee. It was smooth and prepared perfectly. Service was friendly and efficient. The decor was cosy and I could sense a neighbourly vibe as many patrons were regulars. I hope to be too! See you again soon, Miss Jackson! read more

Miss Jackson - Pork belly with waffles, eggs and peanuts - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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When you get greeted with a smile by the Owner of the restaurant it always sets up a great experience. The warmth of the proprietor, Matt permeates through out this tucked away little gem off Grey st. The decor is minimalist as are the fittings and the menu. However don't let that lull you into some false sense of reality because every item on the menu is full of goodness and packs a punch. We were after something sweet and savory so decided on the home made crumpets with raspberry butter and then followed up with their signature schnitzel burger. Both dishes were divine and couple that with outstanding coffee, where one cup is not enough and service with a smile by all staff and you have the killer combination. Upon leaving Matt took the time to have a chat with us, introduce himself and get to know us. Something small like that really goes a long way and you leave with a real sense of satisfaction. I couldn't speak any more highly of this great place so I will leave you all by saying just head there and enjoy one of the reasons Melbourne is such a great city! read more

Miss Jackson - The chicken schnitzel burger...gold! - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Today was my second visit to Miss Jackson. I loved our food the first time so had to return! We took a table outside but had to wait about 20mins to order. I went into the front counter and was told to wait until they come out to us, I explained that we had been waiting for about 20mins but the guy behind the counter didnt care. After ordering, it took very close to an hour for our food to arrive and we were so 'hangry' that we literally ate it without taking a breath. The food was great, we all had the ham hock but the bad customer service and wait time completely ruined the experience read more

Miss Jackson - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Very polite and welcoming staff. Food was delicious, however if I could fault one thing it would be the corn fritters were far to dry. Needed an accompanied sauce or something as the capsicum relish on the side didn't have much moisture to it. The granola with fresh yoghurt looked amazing and my friend seconds that. Would definitely return here again. read more

Miss Jackson - Yum yum yum - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

I first visited Miss Jackson when I had moved to St Kilda for the first time, I think I was about 19 or 20 and I have been coming back to this coffee spot ever since. Being the coffee connoisseur I am I was in search of top notch coffee walking distance from my home (evidently on Fitzroy Street). Miss Jackson blew me away, only a small cafe there is both an outdoor courtyard as well as a cosy interior complete with great atmosphere, a fireplace, and friendly staff. Now I am definitely fussy when it comes to coffee some would say I could live off the creamy beverage if it sustained me like food. The coffee at Miss Jackson is make just the way I like it. Strong, hot and creamy froth on top, pair that with always being served with a smile and probably a joke, it is fair to say Miss Jackson is my favourite destination in St Kilda. read more

Miss Jackson - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Finally a strong cappuccino that has the right consistency of foam, milk and espresso. I think this place is way better than Dead Man Espresso and St. Ali's and not at all pretentious. I just came in for a quick takeaway coffee because its right around the corner of our French school and it had great reviews. I love that I saw it randomly on a side street hidden away from all the crack heads in the area. Definitely will come back to try the food. read more

Miss Jackson - Love the name of this coffee spot - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Yelp did not let us down in St. Kilda Beach! We were looking for a lunch on the way back from Brighton Beach and decided to look in the area of St. Kilda Beach and found great reviews for Miss Jackson. The food and smoothies were amazing. To our surprise, they had a P.O. Boy soft crab sandwich with Old Bay. Who would have thought we would find Old Bay represented in AUS! read more

I wish I had started to come hear sooner than I have it was recommended to me by a friend a few months bak. It's a small venue but I love the way they have used there space the decor makes the place have a comfortable feel & the coffee was really nice a little strong for me but none the less I really enjoyed it, if your in the area pop in I recommend it. read more

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Decided to go in to Miss Jackson for brunch on Sunday. The place was busy but there wasn't a line to get in. I was greeted by a nice gentleman at the counter who handed me off to another nice guy. I ended up getting the corn fritters with no bacon and a hot chocolate. Both were very good and I would recommend them. As for service, it was great! All the staff couldn't have been nicer and chatted me up being a foreigner. When my dish was brought with bacon, the man apologized and got a new one for me and also asked what drink I would like on the house which was very kind of him. Overall I had a great time at Miss Jackson. The food and service and atmosphere were great and cozy. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in the St. Kilda area for breakfast or brunch. read more

Miss Jackson - Corn fritters with no bacon - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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Miss Jackson is probably the most underrated place in Melbourne. It's almost underground and when you discover it, it's as good as discovering any other Melbourne delight that this city has to offer. The story of the chef owners is amazing and their food trumps almost anything that you get from a fancy restaurant. In fact they should or could be charging double for their dishes - THEY ARE THAT GOOD! Sometimes it's a wait, but anything worthwhile I'm willing to wait for. Everything is amazing, good portion sizes and the only risk is wanting to eat too much! For those that care about the actual food experience and just amazing sensory delights!! read more

Good food but a bit too saucy for my liking. Coleslaw dressing was overpowering . Waiter service is good and polite, but kitchen is way too slow . Ordered 2 plates for brunch and took 1 1/4 hours to be served . Ruined dining experience. read more

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Came for an early morning drive and a coffee. Had a fantastic breakfast - had the eggs Benny pork version. It was just fantastic. The staff were helpful and friendly and didn't judge when we couldn't decide, the place is busy but not overcrowded on a Saturday morning. Highly recommend ! read more

This is a wonderful little place to visit. Not only are the staff amazingly friendly but the coffee is excellent and the food to die for. The chef happily accommodated our dietary restrictions and added a little extra to replace what we couldn't eat. It's such a nice warm, homely atmosphere we went back for coffee again in the afternoon. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will certainly return when we are in St Kilda again. read more

Arranged to meet a couple of friends here for brunch on a very windy Sunday. I was nearly half an hour early but given the wind factor didn't want to wander the streets of St Kilda so grabbed a table early and waited. Turns out with early bird status, coupled with my friends slight tardiness, meant I was solo for about 40-45 minutes. Even though it was busy the staff were more than happy for me to take up a table while I waited (I did order a coffee so wasn't a total waste of space!). The food was great. Goats cheese omelette was filling in itself let alone with the sourdough bread it came with. I had slight food envy when I saw the pancakes - next time they're mine! Just as our food came the staff asked if we would mind moving to the table next to us so they could fit in a group of 5. I was more than happy to do this as standard, but was so impressed that they delivered some rather delicious bellini's to our table (on the house) for our trouble. Winning. More coffees and another round of food later (we like carbs okay - don't judge us) our whole visit was nearly three hours. I can't think of another busy cafe that wouldn't be foaming at the mouth to turn our table over at least three times in that period. Thank you for great food, coffee and most of all, brilliant customer service. Looking forward to going back and getting stuck into those pancakes. read more

Melbourne, and St Kilda specifically, is where i learnt about this phenomenon called "brunch" back in 2008. When i came back to visit, some places had been taken over, some remained the same, and some new establishments had appeared. Miss Jackson is the latter and i was looking forward to seeing what it offered compared to what was already out there. Inside there's plenty of space to sit, we took a window table which offered a bit of privacy as it was tucked away from the rest of the room. Service was quick and efficient while still being friendly. I opted for the corn tortillas with turtle bean puree, scrambled eggs, smashed avocado, pulled pork and pink cabbage. Because really you shouldn't do brunch by halves! My companion went for the corn fritters which looked amazing. There is a specials menu that changes frequently so you won't get bored if you visit often. I couldn't fault it at all, i was fully satisfied when i left. It's reasonably priced - main and a coffee for $20.50 makes me a happy yelper! Give Miss Jackson a try! read more

Miss Jackson - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Situated just off the Fitzroy Street end of Grey Street, Miss Jackson has fast become my new favourite place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Yummy, flavorful hangover food, but that doesn't really do it justice - this is thoughtful cooking, generous portions and great flavour combinations that easily thrash more run-of-the-mill brunch offerings. So far I haven't been disappointed by a single dish - just wanted to share a couple of highlights here: Goats chevre omelette with fresh herbs and organic sourdough toast / Mushroom piadinia with fontina cheese and thyme / Potato and leek hash with asparagus, smoked trout and a poached egg (pictured here with chorizo instead, due to other half's strange aversion to eggs) / Corn fritters with bacon, avocado and roasted vine tomatoes and homemade chilli jam / Panzanella salad with Heirloom tomatoes and grilled haloumi / Panko chicken schnitzel burger with radish and fennel slaw / Steak sandwich with caramelised onion, fresh tomato, rocket and fries. Not forgetting the stringy hot chips with aioli. There are smaller (and kind of more healthy) breakfast options - lovely fruity stuff like Berry trifle with homemade granola and Greek yoghurt / Breakfast crumble with poached peaches and raspberries, pistachio granola and yoghurt / Ricotta pancakes with strawberries and lemon curd. These guys do a mean Allpress Espresso coffee, but they also (subtly) encourage dabbling with hair of the dog offerings - Bellini peach nectar with prosecco (or soda water if you need to take it easy) and Bloody Mary - virgin or 'superstar dj' - love it! Plus cheapy wines, White Rabbit White Ale, Vale Ale from McLaren Vale, Argentina's national brew Quilmes and Beechworth organic cider. Also, Larsen and Thompson teas, Hepburn sparkling soft drinks. Housed in a converted bank, the owners have made the best of their small outside space converting it into a wooden-decked private terrace. Head up a few steps to the inter-connecting dining areas - light minimal spaces, white walls, polished floorboards, dark wooden chairs and a lovely restored fireplace. Elegant yet homely. One negative point - it gets pretty busy and the service can be a bit slow on occasion, but everyone is friendly and this isn't the kind of place to get stressed out, so the best thing to do is stock up on newspapers and kick back. read more

I finally checked out this friendly little cafe on a quiet Sunday morning. I'd seen a lot of reviews talking about the friendliness of the staff. I almost thought we had missed it until we went to the counter to pay and got drawn into a very funny conversation with the baristas. These guys are having a good time - I LOVE that in a business. The food was fantastic too. The juiciest, corniest corn fritters ever made for a great breakfast and my partner's chicken schnitzel looked so inviting that I had to sneak a bite. The coffee didn't quite hit the mark which was a shame, but I'm quite a harsh critic and I was a tad hungover so it might have been me. I wouldn't let it stop me from going again, really nice little brunch spot. read more

Oh my goodness yes. And yes! Go here! We had their specials...the flavors. Holy moly. I had the biggest mushroom on mine and it was the best mushroom I've ever had & these well cooked Brussels sprouts. I was in heaven. And my boyfriend had a Benedict BUT it was with potato donuts as the base... we also had bloody Mary's and they were the best we've had as well. We will definitely be going back here! read more

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I love Miss Jackson. The coffee is good and they have a great menu. The polenta chips is a must try. And don't go past the corn fritters. Also hopefully, they will bring back the pork cider pie. It is the bomb! The staff is also fantastic and say hi to Matt and Steven when you visit. This little cafe brings hospitality back into hospitality. And they serve good, honest and reasonably priced food. read more

Amazing food, everything we had was great. Mushroom burger was A+. Korean fried chicken and kimchi waffles also amazing read more

Miss Jackson - Korean fried chicken and kimchi waffle - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Spectacular. Cap was really good. Friendly staff. Chilled vibe. And the main dude has very blue eyes. read more

Miss Jackson - Morrocon tea & cap - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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Decor isn't fancy but the food is awesome! We had the eggs Benedict and pork belly waffle. They tasted like fusion food to me, bit like sweet and sour pork sauce with char siew pork and waffles. They were delicious but found it a little too rich to finish it off. Still enjoyed my meal very much. Great place for a bite after our touristy stopover at st kilda. read more

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Stopped by Miss Jackson for brunch one day before I started work. Had a pretty amazing brunch and was very happy with the attentive service. I wouldn't say this would be a fave of mine, simply because it felt a little 'cold' inside. I prefer a chilled atmosphere like the Galleon. Although would recommend simply for the really good food. Try it read more

Another place I can finally cross off the to-do list... and move to the repeat-visit list, because one sweet morning at Miss Jackson wasn't enough for me! A Saturday morning with no booking was potentially risky (I'm not sure if they do even take bookings on weekends but I tend to play it fast and loose) but our timing was perfect for scoring an immediate seat in the little outside courtyard (on an overcast-to-sunny but not particularly cold day). Other groups who arrived while we were dining were not so lucky. I had the crab scrambled eggs on corn bread, because they combined three of my favourite food things (to be fair I have a LOT of favourite food things but crabs, corn bread, and scrambled eggs are on the list). It was super tasty but didn't absolutely blow me away (which was my sole reason for holding off on a five star rating). The coffee was great, the Bloody Mary hit the spot (love a licensed cafe) and it's true, the service was cheeky and charming. Mad crushing. See you again next time I'm in town, Miss Jackson... I am for real. (Yes, you too will have this song stuck in your head for the whole day.) read more

Had a great breakfast at Miss Jackson's in St Kilda. All of the lunch and breakfast menu options looked delicious so was really hard to choose what to eat! I had the most delicious buttermilk chicken served with avocado and flat bread. The Ethiopian single origin coffee was really good too. read more

Miss Jackson - Mmmm, buttermilk chicken with home made crisps. - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Stopped in here early morning last Friday before our flight back home to Sydney for some takeaway. Got chatting to the barista and got great service. The coffee is on point and the savoury breakfast tarts were scrumptious. SCRUMPTIOUS! read more

Miss Jackson - Savoury tarts - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Between the nice cozy warm feeling you get from this place and the super friendly staff, this place is the place to go for a nice coffee on your way down to the Fitzroy St trams. They not only have great coffee but their muffins are delicious too! read more

With a welcoming fireplace in winter and welcoming smiles from Steve and Matt all year round, Miss Jackson always serve up a good time. Great food and great coffee. The entrance is tucked away on Jackson St, keeping the tourists on the main road - don't miss it. read more

Miss Jackson - Cafes Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

I am unsure as to whether it was because I desperately needed this coffee, or because it was actually "that good"... but all I can say is wow! The staff are quick and friendly, and the open fireplace was burning brightly, keeping the whole place warm and snug; perfect for a first-thing morning coffee. The cappuccino itself was like warm buttermilk with notes of caramel and hazelnut. A must-try for anyone in the area. read more

Popped in based on previous reviews. Missed the entrance at first, it's on Jackson Street and doesn't have a front door on Fitzroy St. Ordered a bacon egg roll and coffee for $10. I changed the coffee for a tea with no worries. Bacon was thick cut, say 5mm, had cheese and rocket on a soft brioche roll. Superb! Will come again. read more

If you are in melbourne near st.kilda beach, stop by and make it a point of trying out the pork belly waffles and the brisket hashbrown. You wont regret it. Come hungry, because portions are big enough to share. read more

I would drive to St Kilda just for Miss Jackson. With both indoor and outdoor seating, there is plenty of space and food choices for all! The chai I got was perfectly creamy and spiced and the pork belly waffle was top notch! Service is friendly and there are communal tables or you can hide in your own corner and do work. The staff seem to know the regulars and a chef actually runs your food to the table. Totally going back here as the price, portion and quality of food and place made a cold Melbourne morning much more enjoyable. read more