Brunch by Sam's Hog Roast

John Recreation Centre, Upstairs, St, St John JE3 4DS, Jersey
+44 7797 937844
$$$ Cafe
(32 Reviews)

If you're seeking a delightful culinary experience in Jersey, look no further than Brunch by Sam's Hog Roast. Nestled on the upper level of the John Recreation Centre, this charming café offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax and refuel after a day of cycling or exploring the stunning surroundings.

This café specializes in an eclectic mix of creative dishes that elevate traditional brunch offerings to new heights. With a menu that's as imaginative as it is satisfying, patrons rave about the Eggs Benny, which uniquely features pulled pork for a savory twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Another standout is the Shakshuka, praised for its perfectly seasoned eggs and topped with tangy goat cheese—an indulgent treat that brings the colors and flavors of the Mediterranean to your plate.

What truly sets Brunch by Sam's Hog Roast apart is its commitment to quality and generous portion sizes. As one satisfied diner, Ottar Fagerheim, puts it, this café offers food that rivals what you'd expect from high-end bistros in major European cities, all at an incredibly reasonable price. It's no wonder he and his companions returned three consecutive days during their trip!

From hearty sandwiches like the substantial BLT to an impressive array of brunch items, each dish promises an explosion of flavors and a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul. The café also warmly welcomes four-legged friends, making it an ideal stop for dog owners seeking a friendly bite after a day outdoors.

Customer reviews consistently highlight the café’s excellent service and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're coming off a bike route or just enjoying a leisurely day, you’ll find that every visit is met with a warm smile from the fab staff, reinforcing the sense that you are indeed part of the family here.

If you appreciate great food served with genuine hospitality in an unassuming yet charming location, Brunch by Sam's Hog Roast is one café you cannot afford to miss. Don't forget to bring your appetite—you might just want to try a little bit of everything!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

,

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

32 Reviews
Phil Le Cheminant

03 Oct 2025

A warm welcome and great food at Brunch. Fab staff and dog friendly! The "Eggs Benny" with pulled pork is incredible!

Roger Littlewood

27 Sep 2025

Quite an unassuming location, but an excellent (and substantial) BLT sandwich. As other reviewers have mentioned, a great lunch stop if you're out cycling.

Ottar Fagerheim

15 Sep 2025

This place is just fantastic. This was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip to Jersey. Went here for lunch, and the food was so good that we came back three days in a row. The menu is extremely creative, the portions are large, and the food is just exquisite. The quality and the flavors are what I would expect from a high-end bistro in a major european city, but here you get it for a third of the price. Honestly this might be the most value for money I've ever gotten from a restaurant. Massive props to Josh, the chef. Whatever he is getting paid, it's not enough!

Andy Oz

11 Aug 2025

Excellent food, just what was needed halfway through a cycle ride. Was really impressed with the choice available, it all looked good. Excellent service. Would love to return.

James Hibbeard

03 Aug 2025

Great food, atmosphere and best Shakshuka I’ve had in a long time, the goats cheese is an awesome touch. If I still lived in Jersey, would be here more often!!

David Turner

16 Jul 2025

I've never been before since this has become Brunch. I'd seen various people coming out of the rec centre with pizza boxes on Wednesday evening so decided to see what it was like. Pizza Wednesday was brill. We got in there and it wasn't too crowded so we had a choice of table inside, out in the sun on the balcony overlooking the playing field. The menu is small, but different, but not in a overly exotic way with good appetising sounding pizzas. Service was good and prompt. The vibe there was super that evening with 80s hits playing and not too loud either at a good level so you can hear it easily (and not be heard too much singing along!) but easily have a conversation with those around you. A bit of a trip down memory lanen! Pizza is the important thing and we weren't disappointed. The nicest pizza I have had out in a while - loved it! My son took an interest in watching the squash game that you could see from the viewing gallery just outside the door, so entertaining him wasn't hard. Bonus! If I have one criticism it would be that it was perhaps a touch pricey, and that will delay me coming back too soon, but not enough to put me off from revisiting! Overall, as a spontaneous family outing for Wednesday pizza it was a lovely relaxing dining experience and a great success that we will definitely look to do again.

Peter Cozens

20 Jun 2025

My wife and I love coming here. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxed. They're family and dog-friendly, and there's a big deck for outdoor dining in the summer. The only downside, if there's one to be found, is that they're upstairs, so there's no disabled access. We used to just come here for brunch, but recently tried out their pizza night for a change with the kids and were shocked to find out what we'd been missing all this time. Somehow, I don't think we'll be going anywhere else for pizzas in the future - they were astonishing. If you've not done so already, give Brunch a try - I really don't think that you'll regret it.

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