George Jones Eatery

George Jones Eatery is an all-day venue on Pascoe Street in Pascoe Vale, just up from the train station, serving modern Australian food with an Asian lean from 6am through the afternoon and into the evening most days. It is a firmly established dog friendly local: the outdoor seating at the front is set up for people dining with their dogs, and the staff keep water bowls ready for canine regulars.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor footpath area at the front, with room to settle beside the table. The space is covered for the warmer months and runs gas heaters through winter, so a dog side table is a year round option here, which is rarer than it should be. Water bowls are provided, so you only need the lead. The roomy indoor dining room stays people only.

The vibe

It is a reliable all-day brunch and dinner local rather than a niche destination: specialty coffee and oat lattes, fresh juices, eggs benedict and hotcakes, a chicken parmigiana and burgers for later, with vegan options and halal-friendly cooking. Expect a busy weekend breakfast rush and a mellower midweek feel.

Getting there and parking

It sits on Pascoe Street very close to Pascoe Vale Station, so the train is the easy option. Street parking is available through the surrounding neighbourhood, though it can take a lap or two at peak brunch hours.

Close by with the dogs

Austin Crescent Reserve is a short walk for an off lead leg stretch before you queue for a table, and the Merri Creek Track via Coburg Lake gives you a longer creekside walk a bit further east. For another meal option, the Pascoe Vale Hotel is the local pub fallback nearby.

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