Jour Cafe & Store

Jour Café & Store is a neighbourhood café in Collingwood with a French influence, an in-house pastry offering and a menu shaped around seasonal produce. Alongside its à la carte selection, the venue makes French-style pastries on site, with pastry chef Laetitia Hoffman overseeing the sweet side of the kitchen. The café also serves coffee and other beverages, making it suitable for a pastry stop, a casual meal or a slower catch-up.

The food takes a modern approach to French cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local produce, sustainable farming and organic ingredients where available. Head chef Simon Hoare’s menu is seasonal and mostly plant-based, while the supplied menu also includes options such as the Galette du Jour, Portobello Mushroom & Truffle Tartine, Croque Monsieur, Organic Beetroot, Smoked Trout & Horseradish, and Eggs Benedict. The pastry cabinet adds another reason to visit, particularly if you are looking for French-style baking made in the café rather than a standard café counter selection.

Inside, Jour presents itself as a bright, light-filled space with a vibrant atmosphere — the café describes it as a small piece of France in the streets of Collingwood. The venue opened in 2021 and places emphasis on friendly, professional service. Its setting and neighbourhood focus make it a natural option for locals, solo coffee and pastry visits, or an informal meal with friends. Outdoor seating is also listed for the venue.

Jour can accommodate more than everyday café visits. Cabinet selections are available to pre-order for catering and group bookings, and the space can be booked for product launches, openings and private dining functions. That makes it worth considering for a small gathering or an event that calls for an intimate café setting. With its seasonal, French-influenced cooking, in-house pastries and focus on local and sustainably sourced ingredients, Jour offers a defined point of difference in Collingwood without straying far from the relaxed format of a neighbourhood café.