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Mr. Jones takes diner food up a sophisticated notch

Trixie Zabal | Published: Nov 19, 2009 - 4:53pm

standeenewEveryone loves a go-to place that churns out comfort food like burgers, omelettes and classic pancakes to perfection. Mr. Jones, the newly-opened restaurant in Greenbelt 5, is inspired by the 1960's contemporary diner and takes comfort food a notch higher by mixing diner staples with house specialties. Up-market but unpretentious, Mr. Jones is a place where you can take your parents out to eat or   lounge around with your friends.

Raintree Restaurants' Martin and Andrej Wisniewski with chef Kalel Chan, the same group behind Chelsea, M Café, and MoMo, filled the menu with easy American favorites like Inch Thick Double-Smoked Bacon and Eggs (P450) and Homemade Char-Grilled "Superman" Burger (P420) and mixed in dishes that border on "gourmet diner food" such as Melted "Old Bay" Crab & Dory Thermidor (P350). Breakfast meals are available all day while the health-conscious have salad and seafood choices. Desserts are also on the menu for those jonesing for a sugar fix.

Notable menu stand-outs include the Challah French Toast (P295), a tower of thick-sliced Challah bread, stuffed with nutella and raspberry preserves, caramelized bananas and served with bacon and orange slices; and the Garlic Portobello Steak   and Eggs (P450), griddled beef tenderloin served with three eggs cooked any style, roasted rosemary breakfast potatoes topped with garlic-roasted Portobello mushrooms.

Menu stand-out: Challah French Toast (P295)
Menu stand-out: Challah French Toast (P295)

Old-fashioned milkshakes, flavored iced teas, bottled "Pop," classic cocktails and a good selection of gourmet brews like Flying Dog, Beck's, Rogue and Stella Artois join the beverage list. Expat Americans have been pleasantly surprised to find out they serve egg creams.

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  • bluepiranha Dec 13 2010 @ 08:18am Report Abuse
    Ate here a couple of times. The much-lauded beef tapa just doesn't sit well with me - it's way too oily and salty for my taste. rnrnThe real draw of this place is its milkshakes; if you like them milky and creamy, this has your number. The Challah French toast looks interesting too. Maybe I should try that on another visit.
  • TheMan Aug 24 2010 @ 08:56pm Report Abuse
    Ate there 3x. Food I would rate 5 out of 10 in one word average. Got the burger, chilis beats them, fish and chips too bland, fish company was better. Tapa was good....for the first 8 bites then it got to be SUYA. Plsce is nice reminds me of the old DC Cafe. Not a fan of milkshakes so I cant comment on that.
  • Rene Jun 04 2010 @ 04:04pm Report Abuse
    I haven't tried this place.. and reading here that they use Dory fish, I probably never will... How can a place be upscale when they use a cheap fish?
  • frannywanny Mar 30 2010 @ 03:14pm Report Abuse
    i loveeeee Mr Jones :) their tapa is to-die-for :)

    http://www.frannywanny.com/2010/03/dear-mr-jones.html
  • j Mar 28 2010 @ 10:05am Report Abuse
    bad service. pot roast was cold, steak and eggs took forever to prepare.
  • Michelle P Nov 20 2009 @ 12:54pm Report Abuse
    Another great creation!
  • special Nov 19 2009 @ 11:37pm Report Abuse
    oh my lord i think i just wet my pants. that challah french toast looks overly sinful
  • FoodGuru Nov 19 2009 @ 07:58pm Report Abuse
    There is nothing like this in the Philippines. Finally ALL DAY Breakfast that is worth every cent!!
    Heuvos Rancheros with Pita
    French Toast to drooooooooooooooool over

    I particulary enjoyed the BURGER! 2 patties !!
    Make sure to bring friends its definitely a sharing MENU!

    BEST MILKSHAKES IN TOWN!
  • Arlene Sy Nov 19 2009 @ 06:14pm Report Abuse
    Wow! Sounds like my kind of place. Love the interiors--so vintage-modern!
  • Crabbypatty Nov 19 2009 @ 06:00pm Report Abuse
    Mr. Jones is my favorite new restaurant.

    Try:

    The French Toast
    The Crab and Dory with Hollandaise
    Shrimp Scampi
    The Coconut Cream Pie!

    I've been twice so far, and I'll be back again this weekend!
  • Aya Banaag Nov 19 2009 @ 05:46pm Report Abuse
    I've been to Mr. Jones, and it's true what the article says- it takes you back in time to pink poodle skirts and soda floats. They even have a mini jukebox that plays Elvis songs, among others. It's a fun place that serves yummy, fun food; just like its sister restaurants Chelsea, Momo and M Cafe. I can't wait to be back!
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