Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop
Watling Street, Towcester
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In short: Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop is a cafe in Towcester, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,840 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome.
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Iconic 1940s roadside pit stop with all-day breakfast, bar and regular car, bike and music events. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop
Jacks Hill Cafe sits on Watling Street as a long-established roadside stop. The kitchen serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily, with all-day breakfast a particular focus. Coffee, desserts and vegetarian dishes are available, and there is a children's menu. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
Dine-in, takeaway and outdoor seating are offered. The venue takes bookings, accommodates dogs, and is suited to children and groups. Parking is available for cars, trucks and bikes. The cafe hosts regular car, bike and music events. A bar operates on site.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Other hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- Beech House Veterinary Surgery 350m away
- Northampton Reptile & Fish Centre 350m away
- Bell Plantation Garden Centre 400m away
- Belle’s Playbarn 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this cafe offers delicious, hot, and generously portioned breakfasts, along with clean shower facilities and ample parking for trucks and bikes. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,840 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Towcester
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop?
Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop is open Mon–Fri 6am–9pm; Sat–Sun 7am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop any good?
Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,840 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop.
Is Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop good for children?
Yes, Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.
Can you book a table at Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop?
Yes, Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop takes reservations.
Does Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop have vegetarian options?
Yes, Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop serves vegetarian food.
Does Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop wheelchair accessible?
Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop?
Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.
How do I contact Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop?
Call Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop on +44 330 043 3435.