PeteRees Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 It may be good, but it is hardly ever open!! They don't seem all that committed, which is a shame since they food's quite good. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Jacks? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRees Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 The 'Tea and Coffe House' on the end of Pellatt Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I love Jacks and though it is mildly irritating that it is often closed (last two Saturdays I've trailed down there on my way to the "Strip" only to find it closed due to lack of staff) I actually celebrate the fact that we have a successful cafe that is based on the "idler" business model rather than a more "the Apprentice" one. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hear hear CitizenED. James is committed and I'd say pretty passionate about what he produces. It's a full on business to run but I respect the fact that he likes to have a bit of a life too. Don't think he's chasing the money and certainly not short of customers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Lack of staff? does no one work these days? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRees Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 Sorry I would have responded earlier but I couldn't be bothered to open up (the internet) ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Jacks is brilliant but one of the key players has been poorly for a while, so I suspect this is what they are working around . When it's shut I just patronise some of the culinary surfeit of lordship lane which just makes jacks even more appreciated when it is open again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 What's so special about it? I'm quite curious now... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRees Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 That's very true, which is why I was lamenting their erratic opening times (and I am of course feeling suitably guilty now). The Mag, great pub that it is, is pretty poor for breakfast (I once ordered toast and they looked at me askance when I asked for butter to go with it, and said they didn't have such a thing!).Maybe I need to venture beyond Pellatt Road! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteRees Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 You snuck in ahead of me so my post makes no sense. The food is excellent, as is the coffee. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 There is a sign on the door saying they are shut on Saturdays until Sept. I think they are reliant on casual staff on Sats who are not available during the summer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 the onion tarts are out of this world with onions caramilised and juicy. Lovely cafe au lait- wonderful juice mixtures (carrot apple and ginger is my fave) and yummy thick soups, sometimes cold pea and mint ones. The food is just jolly nice in an unpretentious environment. There's a little garden at the back. Another wonderful caff if you can risk the parking (in brixton you risk a ticket even with a valid ticket)is the lounge in railton road opposite the wholefood shop... The paninis are transcendentally delish and it's very reasonable. They do those portugese custard tarts too. Sofas and plenty of airy space. Well worth the trip if you are stocking up on giant bags of luxury organic muesli/porridge across the road in the heroically and legendarily bitterly staffed wholefood shop . Oh! and me and my lunching chums have started to go to the Frog and Bucket(?)if that's what it's called, the deli on that main drag that takes you from Morrisons to Nunhead. Again, nice soup and paninis, great salads and a bit of shopping while youre there- they do very nice organic suffolk beers at a very reasonable price too, a great accompaniment to this late evening tennis. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I think you mean the Frog on the Green on Choumert Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 yes frog on the green, but it's not choumert road. - it's east of rye lane- but parallel to it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Quite right - I meant Consort Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidC Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 My only issue with Jacks is...... the grumpy staff! Apart from the owner.ANDlocation.... they should relocate so finally lordship lane has a snack bar worth eating in.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 davidC Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> My only issue with Jacks is...... the grumpy> staff! Apart from the owner.> I always thought most of the staff were pretty friendly, though it is true that recently there have been some who aren't very cheerful. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Whenever I have been in there I have always felt the staff can't be bothered. They can't even crack a smile most of the time. Theres nothing particularly special about it, apart from that big old cash register they have. thats quite impressive Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I don't care if staff smile at me or not. I'm in there for grub not therapy. However, I find the staff in Jaks charming. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I find the staff there friendly, and I am not easily pleased ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 davidC Wrote:> location.... they should relocate so finally> lordship lane has a snack bar worth eating in....What's the point of that? It's only 20 yards off of Lordship Lane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have been a couple of times when it was closed, and it rather puts people off from trying if it might be closed. Although business in general is slow, continuity is vital for regular custom. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knackered cow Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I LOVE JACKS! I always go there or get a take out for lunch when my family are in town. I'm disappointed when it's not open but it doesn't ruin my day! x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I too think Jacks is worth giving a go before most other cafes in the area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/6874-jacks-cafe/#findComment-220957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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