Jo's Cafe

+44 7849 243398

19 Halesowen Rd, Netherton, Dudley DY2 9QD United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Quick Facts About Jo's Cafe

Jo's Cafe has received both positive and negative feedback, which can help us evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. From the comments, the strengths of Jo's Cafe are its affordable prices, decent portions, and friendly staff. Customers appreciate the quality of the food despite the low prices, and they are generally satisfied with the service they receive. The cafe is also praised for its delivery service, which is convenient for those who order sandwiches for work.

On the other hand, there are some weaknesses that need to be addressed. One customer mentioned a smell of dampness upon entering the cafe, which can be off-putting. The presence of damp on the walls raises concerns about cleanliness and maintenance. This can create a negative impression for potential customers and needs to be addressed to ensure a pleasant dining experience.

Another criticism concerns the lack of heating on a cold day. This can make customers uncomfortable, especially for families with children. Ensuring a comfortable and warm environment for customers is important for their overall satisfaction.

The taste of the food is also mentioned as a weakness. Some customers found the food to be tasteless and speculate that cheaper ingredients might be used. While the portions are appreciated, it is important to pay attention to the taste and quality of the dishes. This can be improved by using higher-quality ingredients or focusing on flavor profiles and seasoning.

Another issue raised is the lack of flexibility when it comes to customers' requests. One customer wanted a tea without the tea bag, but was told it is only served out of a teapot. This lack of accommodation for specific requests can be discouraging for customers who have dietary preferences or restrictions. Providing more flexible options or explaining the reasoning behind certain policies can help improve customer satisfaction.

Based on the feedback, it seems Jo's Cafe excels in providing affordable prices and decent portions but falls short in terms of ambiance, taste, and flexibility. Addressing these weaknesses by improving cleanliness and maintenance, providing a comfortable environment, enhancing the taste and quality of dishes, and offering more flexibility for customer requests can help Jo's Cafe attract and retain more satisfied customers.

Best TL Reviews

First time in a while since I had been here and the prices are very good, no compromise on quality either. Great place

Was it bad, definitely not, was it the best sadly not. Would I go again probably, it just didn’t quite have that edge of walking out really satisfied. Price was ok, appeared clean inside. Would give it 3.5 out of 5 if I could.

Agree with a previous comment, not the worst, not the best.

Smells of damp as you walk in, and there is damp on the walls, a little off putting. No heating on and its a cold day, so the kids were rather cold in there.

Decent prices, but we felt the food was all quite tasteless. I presume they are opting for the cheapest choices. Decent portions, certainly filled us up.

Asked for a tea without the tea bag in, as like it really really weak but was told it is served out of a teapot. Unsure why it wasn't possible to just give hot water and a tea bag.. but never mind - felt that any other adaptions would not have been welcomed by the staff.

Won't be rushing back.

Jo's café has been in Netherton for a long time and it shows... Because they know how to be the best cafe for miles around.

It's a small cafe for people with a big appetite and doesn't hurt the purse strings either.

At first appearance, you would think it's just another greasy spoon and plenty of signage outside to invite you in. It has a decent seating area and space for about 40 people.

The menu is what you would usually expect with some 'added extras'. You can get sandwiches and breakfasts, in fact some are super sized.

For me, I had the Special sandwich which is £5. Four pieces of crusty bread with Bacon, egg, sausage, mushrooms, beans and black pudding (i think there is more in there too). When it arrived it was a behemoth of a sandwich, very well constructed too, an equal balance of all ingredients which does not make the bread too soggy or greasy, the perfect consistency. It also had a great taste too, sometimes you can go to some cafés and they buy the cheapest ingredients and you can tell, Jo's however does use good ingredients but obviously not the best to keep prices great.

Me and my wife's breakfast came to £11 with drinks, some places won't even do one meal for that.

P.s. they also do other food like cottage pies etc

This is truly a hidden gem of the black country

Tldr- great food, cheap prices, hidden gem

Update, I've been back and had pie and chips. The pie is a classic pukka pie but the best was the chips, homemade chips just like mom made (God rest her soul) which took me back like in ratatouille. I will be returning for more ????

Fab delivery service and lovely food, we order our sandwiches for work on a Friday once a month and everyone enjoys and they're always warm and on time. Thanks guys!

Nice place, friendly staff, lovely Breakfast.

Good prices and really good quality food, very happy with the price and the amount of food we ate. Friendly staff. Easy 5 stars

Cracking food and good service, busy place for a reason