Walked passed this place a million times as aroundy the corner from where we live. Took wife in for lunch for her b'day. The place was packed!!!! Great food, very good staff, great arvo. Went back a week later with family, head chef greater us and said welcome back, food and service even better than last time, and fresh and made onsite. Very very good value for money! See you soon.
The shakes here are awesome! They have shake specials every 2 weeks which they post on social media. Haven't tried a burger yet but they look great too. Nice vibe at this place and the staff are very friendly.
From the outside this cafe looks like a small hole in the wall with only outside seating but you step in and there is a much larger seating area waiting for you. I went for the classic smashed avocado with perfectly poached eggs. My partner tried the waffles with eggs and bacon which had the best balance of salty and sweet. I would be keen to come and try the dessert shakes as they looked amazing but I just couldn’t fit it in!
Very friendly & welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Food was great. The calamari was very fresh and tender, and I loved the beetroot vinegarette. We also had the big breakfast. Halloumi could’ve been cooked a little bit longer where it’s crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle. If I lived locally I would definitely come back.
This was a small cute space with fire place going (was a wet Melbourne day) we got a seat near fire.
Took a long time for someone to bring a menu, and once we got them they were very used, worn etc... (menu)...I might sound petty but these are things I notice. The salt shaker on table were not clean. The feel of the cafe was nice but could be improved. My coffee was strong but nice, however my partner had a mug which was weak so maybe an extra shot would be good. Now to end in a high, I have never had a bagel before and it was SO DELICIOUS ... which is where the 4 stars came in...
Came in on a cold, chilly, windy, wet and cold Friday night and was greeted with a courteous smile and very warm ‘hello’ from behind the coffee machine. ‘Hi there’ we replied. ‘Any room for 2?’ we asked. The staff were super friendly and whisked us immediately to our table 😊 the wait time to order was a little long but understandable with the waiters juggling between the floor and grill, but the food was certainly worth its wait 😍 350g ribeye on the bone topped with mini prawns! Yum! They even gave us a steak knife too! Big thumbs up to ol J.Pump👍🏼 It’s only a small place... maybe just big enough for 2v2s or sheva, but certainly worth a try 😊
From the outside the restaurant looks like a small cafe but once you step inside there's a whole big seating area and the decor is very nice. Great burger joint, and I would highly recommend you give their milkshakes a try!
Amazing burgers and great shakes. We did use a Scoopon with our order with no hassles. It's hard to stand out when there are so many great burger places nearby, but these guys can do it! Keep up the good work!
Came here today for lunch . We had the burgers and those beautiful freak shakes . Good food with friendly service . The milkshakes are the must try , we love it . Lovely outdoor dining area .
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You’re greeted with a friendly smile as you walk in the tiny entrance, past the kitchen to the main dining room of the restaurant, with the open fire a great addition on a cold day. The space is intimate and the staff are warm and welcoming. The food is really good and reasonably priced. For four large meals, multiple coffees and a crazy shake it was around $90. We had baked eggs in sugo, waffles with icecream, smashed avo with poached eggs, and a pulled pork burger with fries. All meals were delicious and well presented. All the eggs were perfect. The crazy shakes are only $7 and are far more palatable than some of the ridiculously oversized shakes you can’t get through. We had the Nutella brownie shake and it was huge but not ridiculously so. Very delicious and made thick shake style. The coffees and chai latte were good too but could be hotter so if you like it hot, request it. They will definitely oblige. They do breakfast through to dinner and the menu is big enough and varied so there’s something for everyone. This is a place I’d keep going back to for sure.
3.5
I haven't had a freak shake in a while and boy, did Johnny Pump delivered. A delicious and creamy peanut butter shake, topped with chewy s'mores cookies, loaded with pretzels, chocolate custard, whipped cream, fairy floss and more peanut butter, I was in sweet tooth heaven.
If freak shakes aren't your thing, then rest assured you will be pleased with the coffee here. The skinny latte that my partner had was smooth and strong.
The NY Waffles was undeniably delicious but was just missing that wow factor. Likewise, the Brooklyn cast iron baked eggs was hearty and flavourful,, but the eggs were too well done.
Service was accommodating and friendly. I would love to come back for more of those indulgent shakes!
New owners get a tick for me. This is their second cafe after The South Corner in Werribee. Some minor interior, menu and operating hour tweaks, but thankfully a lot of the existing features remained.
Unfortunately they've stripped back the uniqueness of the Johnny Pump interior decorations opting for a more rustic/farmhouse style.
Food was good, coffee was good, looking forward to giving their new dinner menu a crack.
Really cool place, Our first time coming here. We got burgers, chips and the dessert shakes... Really nice and tasty. Wife got the spaghetti and meatballs. Nice size serve and tasty as well. Will definitely come beck here.
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A cozy little burger spot in Essendon.Good food at decent prices.
Ambience: Picture old school shake-shop meets hipster cafe. Nice and cozy, with a fireplace to boot. A great place for a small hangout or even a casual first date.
Service: The service was fantastic. Not too pushy, but was there to check-up if we needed anything. Very friendly and polite, not to mention very professional.10/10 would go back just for the service.
Food: We had the Southern Chicken Burger, which came with fries, and a Caramel Latte. Here's where it get a bit tricky. Coffee was a bit burnt, and wasn't that great. However, the food was! I will say that it lacked that something that takes it to another level, though. Portion wise, I will say it is a bit smaller than some other places I been. I don't hold it against them, because it was perfect for me. I got to eat without feel sick after, and didn't have to worry about wasting any. However, if you are a big eater, you may want to order a bigger burger or something else on the side, because hubby said it wasn't enough for him. They have a great burger and shake deal that should do the trick, which we didn't try this time around.
Overall, still a great place to grab a burger with a buddy.
What a great experience. Customer service was on point. The food was something to write home about. As you can see from the pics I took, I couldn't even take a good picture without first tucking in. Highly recommend Johnny pumps I will definitely be back.
This place is amazing! Me and my friend returned to Johnny Pump last week to get the 'burger+shake' deal for $19. The Pulled Pork Burger is incredibly delicious! We tried all different 7$ shakes and would recommend the 'wild berry' & 'nutella fudgey brownie' the most! Great place, good value for the price!!! Would come back any time!
Awesome place to be at! Friendly staff, warm and cosy environment/ambience. We tried the Black Angus burger and they were delicious! Their milkshakes are very unique. We had the Wild Berry and White Chocolate Cheesecake.
heard about they have the amazing milkshake but we didn't get it, may get some next time , but the burger was GREAT!! we had the Southern Chicken burger
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