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JollyGood

27A-29A Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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27A-29A Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 425 405 271
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About JollyGood

JollyGood channels vintage American diner grit through a Melbourne lens on Johnston Street, turning out saucy sandos, crisp smash patties, and warm fruit pies. Regulars slide into the wooden booths for the standout French dip—sliced prime beef tucked into a roll with Swiss cheese and savory pan gravy—or claim a table on Thursday for steak frites. That weekly special matches a sliced porterhouse steak and chimichurri with bottomless hot chips, best chased with endless refills of batch-brewed filter coffee.

  • Bottomless Steak Night: Thursday nights center on a $30 porterhouse steak paired with chimichurri and endless golden fries.
  • Endless Filter Coffee: Diner-style drip coffee is poured with unlimited refills alongside slices of cherry and apple pie.
  • House Curry Ketchup: Fries arrive paired with a proprietary spiced curry ketchup, also bottled to take home.
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What's On at JollyGood

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Diners Choose JollyGood

Discover why diners head to Johnston Street for hearty comfort classics, generous weekly specials, and unpretentious neighborhood vibes.

  • Signature House-Made Curry Ketchup

    JollyGood formulates and bottles a proprietary house curry tomato sauce that pairs with hot chips and is available for retail purchase to take home.

    the house made curry ketchup was so good we bought 2 bottles.

    Lyn Nguyen

  • Diner-Style Bottomless Filter Coffee

    Emulating authentic American diner traditions, the venue serves classic batch filter drip coffee featuring unlimited refills at an affordable flat price.

    The filter coffee is always good and decently priced with an option for unlimited refills.

    Quincy

  • High-Value Thursday Steak Special

    Midweek diners receive high-value dining every Thursday with a porterhouse steak meal accompanied by unlimited chips for thirty dollars.

    Thursday steak night $30 with bottomless chips is just great value for money.

    Ada Chan

  • Continuous Free-Flowing Hot Chips

    The kitchen backs its weekly steak night with crisp, golden chips that floor staff continually replenish at the table without guests needing to ask.

    the bottomless chips were the real deal! Crispy, golden, and constantly replenished without even needing to ask

    Amilliah

  • Welcoming Old-School Diner Hospitality

    Guests experience welcoming hospitality and vintage diner charm, supported by attentive staff who make long lunches and casual visits effortless.

    If you're looking for friendly old school diner vibes, JollyGood is where it's at.

    Robert Lucivero

  • Retro Diner Comfort Meets Wine Bar Energy

    The Johnston Street venue balances retro booth dining with the curated beverage and relaxed hospitality of a contemporary Melbourne wine bar.

    The atmosphere is a delightful blend of a classic American diner and a Melbourne wine bar, creating a vibrant and inviting setting.

    Carmen Zirafi

Signature sandwiches, smash burgers, and midweek steak specials

  • Thursday Steak Night

    If you're after a midweek dinner that delivers on both flavour and value, JollyGood’s Steak Night is a standout.

    Amilliah

  • French Dip Sandwich

    The French dip is a standout – super tasty and always hits the spot (you’ll kick yourself if you don’t get it).

    Alix Peacock

  • Double Cheeseburger

    For the cheeseburger, the bun was light and fluffy, smash patty was well seasoned and had nice crispy edges; highly recommend going for the double smash patties for a balanced burger ratio.

    Barry

  • New York Deli Sandwich

    The New York deli sandwich was actually a proper deli style sandwich with a fist sized stack of deli meats alongside some tasty giardiniera.

    Robert Lucivero

Other favorites

Diner desserts, bottomless batch brew, and signature sides

  • Chips with Curry Ketchup

    Do yourself a favor and order the chips… that curry ketchup and mayo combo is absolutely insane.

    Rob Sutton

  • Apple Pie

    What says American diner more than a good cup of drip coffee and some apple pie!? If you’re like me and you don’t need a dessert that is packed with sweetness, the apple pie is the way to go.

    Patrick Cotter

  • Cherry Pie

    If you do want something that packs more of a punch, don’t worry, they have cherry pie that is loaded with flavour!

    Patrick Cotter

  • Filter Coffee

    The filter coffee is always good and decently priced with an option for unlimited refills.

    Quincy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful retro-diner hospitality and distinct service gestures

  • Table-Sliced Porterhouse Presentation

    The 250g porterhouse steak arrives pre-sliced at the table, making it easy to share alongside hot chips drizzled with house chimichurri.

  • Continuous Bottomless Chip Replenishment

    Fries on steak night come with unlimited, continuous refills brought straight to the table without having to ask.

  • Unlimited Drip Coffee Refills

    Batch diner drip coffee is served with an unlimited refill policy, emulating classic American diner tradition.

  • On-the-House Bar Hospitality & Take-Home Sauce

    Guests having drinks at the bar or dining in receive thoughtful welcoming extras, including complimentary bar pretzels and retail-bottled house condiments to take home.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, house condiments, and bottomless refills to get the most out of your diner visit.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Nights and Booths

    Thursday steak night and busy evenings draw heavy crowds; reserve your table or cozy booth early to avoid waiting or missing out on limited booth spots.

  • Grab Curry Ketchup for Table and Takeout

    When pairing hot chips with your meal or steak, request house-made curry ketchup at the table, and grab sealed bottles to take home on your way out.

  • Choose Batch Brew for Unlimited Refills

    Skip standard espresso and ask for batch drip coffee if you want unlimited mug refills alongside sandwiches, diner plates, or pie.

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