Jones the Grocer, Chadstone

Highlight – Hand cut olive oil chips

Lowlight – Service varies depending on your waiter

Jones wagyu burger with bacon, lettuce, gruyere, Jones bois boudran sauce & olive oil chips

Beer battered rockling with olive oil chips, pea puree & cornichons

FOOD?

Jones the Grocer is my first choice if I’m heading to Chadstone for some retail therapy and am after a decent meal. I love the crispy chips cooked in olive oil as a side even though it is probably not the best for my waistline. Some of the dishes are a bit hit and miss. My favourites would be the two above: the ‘Jones Wagyu Burger’ and ‘Beer Battered Rockling’. The burger is juicy and each mouthful is packed with flavour, and the pea puree is tasty and adds that extra element to the standard fish & chip dish.

If you’re hungry, I’d stay away from the ‘Lamb Kofta and Chickpea Salad’ as well as the ‘Steak Sandwich’. Even though they are both flavoursome dishes, the portions are small. We had to order additional side dishes to satisfy our hunger.

SERVICE?

I’ve been there several times and found certain waiters to be very polite and helpful whereas some waiters are not quite so. It just depends on who is rostered on that day.

AMBIENCE?

Jones the Grocer is bustling with people having a break from shopping or just catching up with friends. Decor is modern and the outdoor area is perfect during Summer. Long communal tables add to the busy environment and fits well into the restaurant space but smaller tables are also available if you like.

VALUE?

Prices are standard but some of the serving sizes are a tad small.

BOOKINGS?

You probably don’t need to book unless you’re going with a large group of people but then again there’s no harm in calling ahead just in case.

out of 10!

Jones the Grocer
Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone VIC 3145
03 9530 4823