Their decorations is just wow wow wow ..
Seriously it give a pleasant astonishing atmosphere..
I really liked their burgers..
I been here with my friends..
we really wish to come here because we had read about this place a lot in other social media platform..
These days when The Dear Luncher finds himself in Brunny, it doesn't take long for a sense of unease to set in. There was a time, ladies and gents, when Your Dear Luncher was hip. He was with it, he knew the score. Not anymore. The people are too weird. The smells are off-putting, crusty and grungy is no longer cool, it's annoying.
But Joey Smalls took that uneasiness away. Because nothing makes The Dear Luncher feel better than very good friend chicken. Joey Smalls makes VERY GOOD fried chicken. Joey also sells cans of Kaiju Krush for a reasonable price.
So, if you ever find yourself in Brunswick and feel as though you're a bit lost, or feeling a little uncool, go and eat fried chicken at Joey Smalls.
Late night pit stop to soak up the booze from The Brunny. Busy little place, but waiter sorted out a booth for us pretty quickly. Juicy wagyu burger, sizeable half portion of very moist chicken tenders and a mound of chips. Satisfying after dark feed.
Booked this venue for my 30th birthday last weekend.Was pleasantly surprised by the layout and the space, never been there before. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the music was great and the food was amazing. The mini burgers were delicious, but the chicken tenders where by far my favorite, had to order more because they were so damn good. The place and the people had a very warm and inviting presence, and was a very relaxed and fun place to host my party.Everyone who attended my party really enjoyed themselves and complimented the choice of venue.Thank you everyone who helped make my 30th birthday a great night to remember. I look forward to dining there again.
Have had this uber eats three times now and the burgers are always really good even after the sweaty scooter ride in a delivery bag. You can do much worse then ordering these burgs.
Came for birthday drinks and burgers with a small group of friends on a Saturday night. Staff were great with replying to emails for booking and put us in a grea spot our back in a few booths. We were able to smoke and hod our own heater!Friends bought me several cocktails, liked the strawberry and passionfruit jug the best (no idea what is was called). Smashed some crispy chicken tenders and even tastier mustard sauce. All in all was a relaxed and fu place for a get together. Bar staff were super friendly, made us some unique drinks and even brought all of our cocktails outside to us!
Louder DJ music did start around 11 and the courtyard filled up but that's expected and definitely added to the vibe :)
Have just held a birthday party at Joey Smalls and had an amazing time! The food was delicious, service was warm and friendly, and the music and atmosphere spot on. We were very well looked after and lots of our guests commented on our perfect choice of venue. I had been to Joey Smalls for a burger and drink a few other times before and have always had a great time. Thanks, guys, we will definitely be back again! :)
The venue I chose to surprise husband with for his 30th birthday! These guys have a great outdoor event space with a retractable roof- so it's perfect in all weather. The food is to die for! The chicken tenders are succulent (see only food photo I took...sorry I was busy schmoozing 😉 - the sriracha aioli; AH-MAH-ZING!!)), the burgers juicy and reasonably priced and the chips were perfection. The staff were lovely and we were well taken care of. Thanks Joey Smalls- you were awesome! Xxx
So, this place has changed. I was under the impression it was run by Huxtaburger which is why I was not terribly interested in it. But a friend had a birthday here the other day, and I found out that huxtaburger had not been involved for a long time. The current food and Menu are fantastic. We had a selection of mini burgers (but they were quite large) the piggly wiggly was my favorite with candied bacon. I also tried the fried chicken with their own home made sauce selection. I will be back,
For a vegan burger its seriously filling! can't see any con to this joint. Simple, not over priced or over pretentious, they make a well crafted burger and care about what they are doing from everything I saw. Not sure why it's not rated higher?
This is a pretty hip place with a cosy space out the back. Burgers are good. Only negative is no hot drinks. However, restaurant was kind to allow hot drinks from nearby takeaway as we had an elderly person in the group on a winter night.
So glad I found this place!!
Been to a few burger places in Melbourne but left disappointed.
The burgers here are HUGE, nice fat moist wagyu beef patties with melty cheese and toasted brioche-y buns.
I also had the truffle fries (so YUM!), paired with a couple of amazing chilli sauces.
If you are serious about burgers you need to try Joey Smalls.
Don't let the rating fool you, seems the ratings contains ratings for the place before it.
Joey smalls, I think was the best burger I have consumed in Melbourne.
Juicy, sort, full of flavours, nothing too overwhelming but it all worked amazingly well together.
Also got the fried chicken tenders and some of the specialty chips which were all great quality aswell.
I may need to go back very soon as the burger was that good.
Christopher Sutherland
+5
Some new life into Brunswick. And with a 3am license which makes it a nice place to drink into the early hours on Sydney road. Released their new burgers & loaded fries / later night diner style menu which is amazing. Great outdoor beer garden for summer. Really Cosy interior. One of the gems in Brunswick.
Thank you so much to the team at Joey Smalls for their exceptional hospitality and service!! We had a private function here Saturday night and we could not have chosen a more perfect place! Food, drinks, music and service was all amazing - there was nothing to fault! Everyone had fantastic night! Can't wait to go back! If you haven't checked this place out, I highly recommend you do.
Great Cheese Burger if you can find the meat patty. We probably should have had a bucket of chips each with our burgers, because I was still hungry. So got something extra at Aldi next door. I would go back again because it tastes so good.
Joey Smalls is an uber cool space with a great fit out where real turntables actually spin with cool tunes. Huxtaburger is a great addition and complements what Joey Smalls is. Not pretentious.
Made it a pretty regular place. Foods limited but the guy with the tribal tattoos is awesome. Best service I've had in Brunswick. Been working in hospo for years and I must say, good bar tenders seem few and far between.
Great service from the guy with the tatts and the blue haired chic. Been in a few times. Always super helpful and friendly with selecting cocktails. Not too in your face like alot of places. Keep it up you two! Too bad the foods pretty average.
Who can say no to burgers and cocktails..... I'm sure their wouldn't be many.
Delicious burgers delivered quickly whilst you sip away with friends on powerful and exciting cocktails.
One to gather a group and sip the night away with the ability to grab a bite from huxtaburgers finest
Loved this place, burgers were tasty, decor is great and staff were all friendly and welcoming. I had great service from a girl with blue hair. Place is either a good starter or a good finisher. I live not far away so will def come back.
Love Joey Smalls! Great food, decor and the staff are amazing! This place is a hidden gem of Melbourne, highly recommend it! I know I will definitely be back!
Awesome burgers and tasty beers! loved the Chipotle Fries...staff were awesome too very chatty to patrons which is always good to have! food came out quick and the music choice was rad too.. best burger in Brunswick I rekon
An exciting, busy and bustling joint. I popped in for a beer and a feed and there was a great vibe. Wonderful food and drinks coupled with outstanding service and cool music. Make sure to get a Huxtaburger and a Bloody Mary!
A great place to get a feed and have a few drinks any night of the week! Very nice chilled atmosphere with good food, drinks, music and friendly staff!
Rad service, great tunes and good vibes. huxterbutgers in Brunswick are a treat. this establishment is a notch above most others on Syd rd
Well, I must say! A friend recommended this place to me for my partners birthday, and I LOVED IT!!!! The staff were ALL AMAZING!!! Being a vegan (my partner isn't) I wasn't really sure what it would be like, but the staff were super accommodating for us! The English chick with the blue hair was Amazing, she was a great laugh and had some great suggestions for cocktails and as I really don't get out much and wasn't sure what would taste nice, so it was really good to be able to ask the staff and they just worked their magic! The guy with the tatts suggested some food options for me as I was peckish and didn't think they had anything i could eat, and the guy with the glasses made some pretty awesome drinks too and all with a beautiful smile, the decor it funky and fun and I WILL DEFINATLEY BE BACK!!! Whether its for casual beers and food or bringing a group of mates, it had a great atmosphere, was really impressed!!! THANKS HEAPS GUYS!!!!! :) X
Great drinks, food, interior & music. Highly recommend for a drink and burger year round! Often visit for some huxtaburger and cocktails to start the night right or sunday beers!
This place IS amaZing , went to a party here last week for the first time. The food , He drinks and the staff Made for one of the best nights we have had In ages. The only downside was how busy it got at one stage . but after the crowd died down a bit, It was all smiles again.
Great fitout at this place, cosy. Huxtaburger has come on board recently, & suits Joey Smalls well. The spicy Dianne burger was absolutely delicious! Was a little bit quiet when I first arrived for a late lunch but I'm sure there would be atmosphere to boot when it fills up. Will come again! 😊
When? Bar opened March 8, 2015. Launch of Huxtaburger collaboration began June 18, 2015. What is it? Joey Smalls bar is a perfectly crafted concoction of impeccable design aesthetic, drinks and soundtrack selectors. Who’s behind it? This is a new offering from Joey Smalls co-owners Steve Costa and Kyle Bush who are part of the team behind New Guernica, Chuckle Park and Chuckle Deli.
AMAZE BALLS is all I have to say. Love the place.
How can you not love this place.
Huxtaburger @ Joey Smalls kitchen is just ALL WINNING in my eyes.
Lucky we got there at 7pm because by 8ish, its was quite busy.
We live quite close but didn't get a chance to visit joey smalls before it temporarily closed (due to covid). So, we were quite excited to hear that it back open and eager to try it out. The experience did not disappoint! We ordered a beef and chicken burger along with the parmesan truffle fries. The fries were excellent on their own and did not need any sauces. The burgers were also well cooked and some of the better ones I've had in the area. The overall ambiance is very conducive to long hangouts with friends. Will definitely be back.
Had a wonderful night celebrating a birthday. The atmosphere was really friendly and relaxed. The food was generous and tasty. The service was great and everything ran smoothly. The drink service and price was fantastic. Thanks to Steve for his great manner and customer service. Thanks to all the staff .Highly recommend this venue.
Really love the chicken tenders! Absolutely a must go for anyone who likes fried chicken as it's the best in Brunswick. Also love the bartender/waitress/manager who is here everytime we come. She is really nice, also sassy at same time and a highlight of coming to Joey smalls
Absolutely amazing. Immaculate flavour in the burgers, crispy onions and pickles couldn’t fault anything about it. Really cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend.
Celebrated my birthday at Joey Smalls! Bec and Jake/Jack (forget their name!) were amazing - professional, easy to approach and so friendly!
The food came out a little late but Jake/Jack constantly gave us updates.
Steven, the owner, was amazing to work with too - answered all my questions, was professional and thorough!
We all had an amazing night!
Recently had the courtyard area for a gathering, which is a very nice space and vibe. The bar staff were fantastic which definitely keeps us coming back!
Great atmosphere! The burgers are alright, wine is nice. Customer service is a huge plus. We would definitely come back!
Booked my birthday here had an amazing experience, staff were so lovely and accommodating. Food and drinks were all delicious. Highly recommend!
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