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I love this hipster coffee with the rise and brunch kind of ordeal! Their iced coffee with ice cream is to dream and delve over on an everyday, Melbourne weather day that turns sprinkling rain with cloudy forecast to hot summery days! Their potato hash is to devour, indeed! Poached eggs is cooked perfectly and runny. Dip their thick sliced bacon on that runny egg yolk, and it is to consume all in one savory bite! Their potato hash is crispy and I'm strandy bits internally. It's so great with the combination of egg yolk and bacon! Service was wonderful and they make each dish appealing to the eye! Praise it to be proud Mary!
Found this restaurant via Yelp review. This was my 1st time in Melbourne, and although I wasn't staying in the area, I made the trip to check it out. It was a lovely summer day, and there is outdoor seating option. Inside of the restaurant is very spacious, and not overly loud. You can seat at the table, but they also have bar seats by the window if you wish gawk at people on the streets. Going midweek at 11am, seating was a breeze. My waitress was prompt to take my order. I had a large flat white-yummy. I had seen the ricotta hotcakes and I had my heart set on that but the current menu has a different type of hotcakes. The one I had had brown butter curd, sour cream cheese..etc. The waitress did let me know that it takes a bit of time to make ~10mins. No worries, I was not in a rush. I also ordered a side of Kale salad to balance things out. The salad was as expected, the leaves not to tough and the dressing was good. It's pretty small, literally, a side. Don't order it as a main meal. While the hotcakes looked, the taste was not pleasing to my palate. The hotcakes were on a bed of white jelly like substance which totally freaked me out as I thought it was raw egg whites and I had to ask a staffer what it was made from. He returned later to say it's made from eucalyptus. Despite thing, I still couldn't enjoy it was too much like the texture of raw egg whites. The look and also the texture. I am NOT a fan of raw eggs in any way shape or form, so you can imagine how I felt eating around it. And this impregnated my mind with the fact that the hotcakes tasted "eggy". Ideally, I wanted to get another plate so I can take the hotcakes out of that substance but I couldn't get the attention of the staff so I just kept using my knife to remove it from the hotcake base. Payment is at the counter.
This is another one of the many cafes that you can pretty much find all over inner Melbourne. The cool thing about this cafe is that it is not on the main streets, which mean it doesn't get as crowded for your morning, before work, breakfast. Okay, I came here on a weekday, which is generally a better time if you actually want to have a seat. Okay, it wasn't one of my favourites, but it was still a pretty cool place, particularly since it is in one of the old warehouses that dot the areas. There were also some good options on the menu, but I basically went for what I like - the eggs benedict.
I found this place due to a quick google search of "best places in Melbourne for coffee and breakfast" Let me start by saying, they are most definitely not wrong about it. As a New Yorker, I come from the land of "please wait to be seated" and "that'll be a 30 minute wait" so I was unsure about how everything worked. However, the friendly staff greeted me right away and sat me at a communal table. Overall, the ambiance can be summed up with a simple word - COOL. Located in the chill suburb of Collingwood, this place is the perfect spot for a chill coffee and yummy brekkie! My server told me all about their single origin coffees and helped me choose (bc I'm V indecisive). They really aren't lying when they say that Melbourne is home to some of the best coffee in the world! For food - there are a variety of options that range from eclectic and different (kimchi avo toast, salmon pate, yougurt w/ berries, ovo, and celery) to brekki staples. I got the salmon pate and had nothing left to spare. A+++ from me.
I had just come off a plane from LA and had time to kill, and needed some good breakfast. I went for the cheese tomato croissant & a side order of bacon with 2 eggs. The croissant was heaven and tasted like something straight outta France (side note I've never been to France but I imagine it's taste like that). It was toasted perfectly & the cheese melted& and then the croissant had this faint sweet glaze on top that made it heavenly. the bacon & eggs were good too but that damn croissant Then the latte was so good I had two
A coffee gem... And my favorite cafe in the city! Proud Mary is a popular breakfast destination known for their exceptional quality coffee. But even if you are not much into coffee, come for their relaxing ambiance and delicious all-day breakfast menu. The interior was not exactly spacious, but the place is transformed into this fun and cozy brunch spot with a little industrial vibe to the design from mostly the applications of exposed red bricks. Their menu listed classic Aussie brekkie as well as lunch options. We ordered and shared: * Ricotta Hotcakes: This was probably best suited for those who enjoyed sweet kind of breakfast - two stacks of ricotta filled hotcakes garnished with orange caramel, raspberries, sour creams and caramelized mandarin, it was just decent overall. * Pork shoulder open sandwich: My favorite dish of them all. The pork was tender and flavorful combined with melted cheese and crunchy bread, delicious and this made my palate dance. * Smoked salmon scramble: Least favorite dish on our table, soggy scrambled eggs, mixed with cut-up smoked salmon, which tasted extremely fishy for my likings. * Potato hash w/ bacon: If you love potatoes, this would be a heavenly dish, just love how well-seasoned every component are, there won't be a bite where it's not flavorful. For my coffee, I got Proud Mary's exclusive, the Geisha - a dark roasted coffee, which not only tasted incredibly silky but also has lots of complexity... This beauty definitely worth the premium price tag of $15 per cup. Aside the allure of great coffee, the service was classy, the food was visually appeasing and love the inviting atmosphere... Proud Mary is a well worth visit.
Proud Mary is always busy. ALWAYS. Even on a Tuesday morning when normal people are at work they'll be pumping. I usually sit solo at the bar and drink my coffee wondering why everyone isn't at work... "who are these people?" I wonder while I look at them happily tucking in to the corn/quinoa/avo on toast or the big bowls of bircher muesli (which is rather good I might add). Coffee here comes any which way you like it. Order a simple latte and you'll be offered options when it comes to the beans they use. If you like to geek out over coffee then you can certainly do that here, but it's also not intimidating for those wanting just something simple. Pros: the coffee and awesome music. Cons: it's often frantic and noisy.
Mouth heaven. For the coffee and the food. I don't need to say anything about the coffee, it's damn good. And that's why you would come here in the first place. But oh the food! Start with the savoury yumminess of the lamb sandwich (tender lamb, buttery toasted bread, fine beetroot and aioli) and then round it out with the ricotta hotcakes with pistachios and poached fruit. The absolute highlight of the ricotta hotcakes was the lavender infused semi freddo. I had to stop and close my eyes for a little minute, without looking too crazy, just to let it melt in my mouth and enjoy the wonderful, aromatic flavour. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Be there.
When you realise you've made it to Collingwood before 9am on a Saturday, quickly get yourself to Proud Mary! No line, no waiting! We walked straight through and were seated, our coffee orders promptly taken. We arrived one week before the menu went through it's seasonal change so there were a few items not available and some substitutions. I ordered the ricotta hotcakes with ginger maple syrup while my partner ordered the porridge. Now in hind sight, I wish I had of ordered a savoury dish. The ricotta hotcakes would of done well as a dessert for 2! A pillowy pancake floating in a bowl of ginger maple syrup, layered with poached pears and mascarpone. This monster was absolutely delicious! I definitely could not finish it on my own and was on a sugar high for the rest of the morning. The porridge was delicious also. After tasting it, I definitely could eat that for breakfast each and every morning. Another healthy portion, all meals are value for money at Proud Mary! Finally the coffee. Fantastically made! But then again, I didn't doubt it wouldn't be! We grabbed a couple croissants to go for afternoon tea before leaving - now I'm not sure where these come from but, my oh my, it was delicious! It gave the croissants in Paris a run for their money!
Proud Mary is a well-known Melbourne brunch establishment that I'm happy to report lives up to its reputation. I tried two dishes during my visit: the duck and fig salad and the roast mushroom dish. The salad was delicious. First and foremost, the duck was moist and flavourful. The figs pair well with the duck, and the greens and crumbled cheese round off the salad nicely. The roast mushrooms were also quite good. The dish features several portobello mushrooms, egg, toast, chipotle butter, and whipped goat cheese. The mushrooms tasted good on their own, but the butter and goat cheese add a little something that make the dish that little more enjoyable. Consider sitting at the counter where the drip coffee is made. It's enjoyable watching the baristas at work while they make various coffees, whether they be espresso-based drinks from the espresso machine, drips, or one of the other speciality coffees they make. The biggest negative of Proud Mary comes from its popularity: you're going to have to wait for a table. I arrived at 11am on a Saturday and had to wait 20 minutes, which admittedly wasn't too bad for good brunch.
Most disappointing brunch ever. I ordered the magic mocha for five bucks which contains mork chocolate and it was weak and barely had a coffee or chocolate flavour. The avocado dish for a whopping 18 bucks came sans tabbouleh salad or quinoa. It is literally an avocado cut in half topped with Pepita and roasted sunflower seeds served with two slices of dry toast and a chilli sauce that is not even hot or spicy. I had to do all the work. Scoop out the avocado (no spoon provided), spread it across my toast, put some seeds on top because they had fallen off and then put some weak chilli sauce on top. This dish max should cost 10 bucks. My friend thought her fish tacos were ok. And the other friend wasn't too impressed by her pork belly sandwich. Poor service. Was impossible to grab the waitress' attention and she couldn't even muster a smile. Our bottle of water was never replaced. We were never asked about our food even though we got there at around 2pm (no wait and not a busy time). Pro - they do split bills. Cons - everything else.
I started to give Proud Mary a 3-star review, and then realized that if not for the super hype around the place and the I realistically high expectations we had of it, I would give it 4-stars. We got there on a Sunday morning just before noon, this place is very popular even though it really does seem to be in the middle of nowhere. Put our names on the waiting list and waited for about 40 minutes for a table. The staff were not overly friendly, but perhaps it was because the place was so busy and cramped. Their "normal" coffee was superb, their soy coffee was downright awful. That said, I don't generally enjoy soy coffee, so maybe other people think it's good. The food was... Alright. Decent, tasty, but it didn't blow my socks off or leave me craving more. I had the potato hash, and my wife had the Frank and Beans. All in all, Proud Mary didn't live up to our expectations. Yes the vibe was good (if not a bit too noisy for our liking), yes the food was decent in quality and quantity, yes the "regular" coffee was superb, but overall, no socks were blown off, no letters were written home, and no "I'll be back"'s were mentioned.
Regarded by many as one of the benchmark speciality coffee cafes in Melbourne, Proud Mary is still going strong. After visiting for a few years now, this review has been a long time coming. Nestled in the back streets of Collingwood away from busy Smith Street, the cafe has found its home in base of an old red brick factory building with a simple logo sign adorning the doorway. Do not be worried about not finding it though, as Proud Mary has built its reputation enough to have people flocking in and out all day long. During peak weekend lunch periods it is almost always necessary to wait for a table to become available, though you may be lucky every now and then. Inside, community is key with most of the tables being communal with a few small tables, booths and window benches available. Probably the first thing one notices, however, is the giant espresso machine. This is a custom-built six group Synesso, a testament to their passion for quality coffee. Hanging above the machine on the wall is a blackboard listing the daily espresso options, usually three or four different single origins in addition to the usual blends. The staff regularly travel internationally right to the origin itself at the coffee farms in search of new, high quality beans. The food menu is equally full of choices with a range of breakfast and lunch options. In past years the menu has remained constant for months on end with the same but well proven dishes but recently there has been quite a few changes with some creative dishes. Current options include "Cotechino" - pork sausage, creamed fennel, crispy garlic, poached egg and sourdough, Ox Tongue with smoked almonds, crispy onion, peppers, poached egg and sourdough and Beef Cheek Burger with romesco sauce, guindilla peppers in a brioche bun and kipfler potato crisps. The old favourite pork belly sandwich has also evolved into a gorgeous juicy cut of pork belly on a bed of frekkah grain, green chilli yoghurt and almonds, which I had on this particular visit. These refreshed menu changes and ever changing coffee selection show that long time Proud Mary is very much still relevant and evolving in the world class Melbourne speciality coffee cafe culture.
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9 months ago
Great food, super nice staff, cool vibes. Was walking around Collingwood and randomly popped in for breakfast. Glad I did. read more
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8 years ago
I love this hipster coffee with the rise and brunch kind of ordeal! Their iced coffee with ice cream is to dream and delve over on an everyday, Melbourne weather day that turns sprinkling rain with cloudy forecast to hot summery days! Their potato hash is to devour, indeed! Poached eggs is cooked perfectly and runny. Dip their thick sliced bacon on that runny egg yolk, and it is to consume all in one savory bite! Their potato hash is crispy and I'm strandy bits internally. It's so great with the combination of egg yolk and bacon! Service was wonderful and they make each dish appealing to the eye! Praise it to be proud Mary! read more
Found this restaurant via Yelp review. This was my 1st time in Melbourne, and although I wasn't staying in the area, I made the trip to check it out. It was a lovely summer day, and there is outdoor seating option. Inside of the restaurant is very spacious, and not overly loud. You can seat at the table, but they also have bar seats by the window if you wish gawk at people on the streets. Going midweek at 11am, seating was a breeze. My waitress was prompt to take my order. I had a large flat white-yummy. I had seen the ricotta hotcakes and I had my heart set on that but the current menu has a different type of hotcakes. The one I had had brown butter curd, sour cream cheese..etc. The waitress did let me know that it takes a bit of time to make ~10mins. No worries, I was not in a rush. I also ordered a side of Kale salad to balance things out. The salad was as expected, the leaves not to tough and the dressing was good. It's pretty small, literally, a side. Don't order it as a main meal. While the hotcakes looked, the taste was not pleasing to my palate. The hotcakes were on a bed of white jelly like substance which totally freaked me out as I thought it was raw egg whites and I had to ask a staffer what it was made from. He returned later to say it's made from eucalyptus. Despite thing, I still couldn't enjoy it was too much like the texture of raw egg whites. The look and also the texture. I am NOT a fan of raw eggs in any way shape or form, so you can imagine how I felt eating around it. And this impregnated my mind with the fact that the hotcakes tasted "eggy". Ideally, I wanted to get another plate so I can take the hotcakes out of that substance but I couldn't get the attention of the staff so I just kept using my knife to remove it from the hotcake base. Payment is at the counter. read more
6 years ago
This is another one of the many cafes that you can pretty much find all over inner Melbourne. The cool thing about this cafe is that it is not on the main streets, which mean it doesn't get as crowded for your morning, before work, breakfast. Okay, I came here on a weekday, which is generally a better time if you actually want to have a seat. Okay, it wasn't one of my favourites, but it was still a pretty cool place, particularly since it is in one of the old warehouses that dot the areas. There were also some good options on the menu, but I basically went for what I like - the eggs benedict. read more
I found this place due to a quick google search of "best places in Melbourne for coffee and breakfast" Let me start by saying, they are most definitely not wrong about it. As a New Yorker, I come from the land of "please wait to be seated" and "that'll be a 30 minute wait" so I was unsure about how everything worked. However, the friendly staff greeted me right away and sat me at a communal table. Overall, the ambiance can be summed up with a simple word - COOL. Located in the chill suburb of Collingwood, this place is the perfect spot for a chill coffee and yummy brekkie! My server told me all about their single origin coffees and helped me choose (bc I'm V indecisive). They really aren't lying when they say that Melbourne is home to some of the best coffee in the world! For food - there are a variety of options that range from eclectic and different (kimchi avo toast, salmon pate, yougurt w/ berries, ovo, and celery) to brekki staples. I got the salmon pate and had nothing left to spare. A+++ from me. read more
7 years ago
I had just come off a plane from LA and had time to kill, and needed some good breakfast. I went for the cheese tomato croissant & a side order of bacon with 2 eggs. The croissant was heaven and tasted like something straight outta France (side note I've never been to France but I imagine it's taste like that). It was toasted perfectly & the cheese melted& and then the croissant had this faint sweet glaze on top that made it heavenly. the bacon & eggs were good too but that damn croissant Then the latte was so good I had two read more
A coffee gem... And my favorite cafe in the city! Proud Mary is a popular breakfast destination known for their exceptional quality coffee. But even if you are not much into coffee, come for their relaxing ambiance and delicious all-day breakfast menu. The interior was not exactly spacious, but the place is transformed into this fun and cozy brunch spot with a little industrial vibe to the design from mostly the applications of exposed red bricks. Their menu listed classic Aussie brekkie as well as lunch options. We ordered and shared: * Ricotta Hotcakes: This was probably best suited for those who enjoyed sweet kind of breakfast - two stacks of ricotta filled hotcakes garnished with orange caramel, raspberries, sour creams and caramelized mandarin, it was just decent overall. * Pork shoulder open sandwich: My favorite dish of them all. The pork was tender and flavorful combined with melted cheese and crunchy bread, delicious and this made my palate dance. * Smoked salmon scramble: Least favorite dish on our table, soggy scrambled eggs, mixed with cut-up smoked salmon, which tasted extremely fishy for my likings. * Potato hash w/ bacon: If you love potatoes, this would be a heavenly dish, just love how well-seasoned every component are, there won't be a bite where it's not flavorful. For my coffee, I got Proud Mary's exclusive, the Geisha - a dark roasted coffee, which not only tasted incredibly silky but also has lots of complexity... This beauty definitely worth the premium price tag of $15 per cup. Aside the allure of great coffee, the service was classy, the food was visually appeasing and love the inviting atmosphere... Proud Mary is a well worth visit. read more
Proud Mary is always busy. ALWAYS. Even on a Tuesday morning when normal people are at work they'll be pumping. I usually sit solo at the bar and drink my coffee wondering why everyone isn't at work... "who are these people?" I wonder while I look at them happily tucking in to the corn/quinoa/avo on toast or the big bowls of bircher muesli (which is rather good I might add). Coffee here comes any which way you like it. Order a simple latte and you'll be offered options when it comes to the beans they use. If you like to geek out over coffee then you can certainly do that here, but it's also not intimidating for those wanting just something simple. Pros: the coffee and awesome music. Cons: it's often frantic and noisy. read more
14 years ago
Mouth heaven. For the coffee and the food. I don't need to say anything about the coffee, it's damn good. And that's why you would come here in the first place. But oh the food! Start with the savoury yumminess of the lamb sandwich (tender lamb, buttery toasted bread, fine beetroot and aioli) and then round it out with the ricotta hotcakes with pistachios and poached fruit. The absolute highlight of the ricotta hotcakes was the lavender infused semi freddo. I had to stop and close my eyes for a little minute, without looking too crazy, just to let it melt in my mouth and enjoy the wonderful, aromatic flavour. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Be there. read more
When you realise you've made it to Collingwood before 9am on a Saturday, quickly get yourself to Proud Mary! No line, no waiting! We walked straight through and were seated, our coffee orders promptly taken. We arrived one week before the menu went through it's seasonal change so there were a few items not available and some substitutions. I ordered the ricotta hotcakes with ginger maple syrup while my partner ordered the porridge. Now in hind sight, I wish I had of ordered a savoury dish. The ricotta hotcakes would of done well as a dessert for 2! A pillowy pancake floating in a bowl of ginger maple syrup, layered with poached pears and mascarpone. This monster was absolutely delicious! I definitely could not finish it on my own and was on a sugar high for the rest of the morning. The porridge was delicious also. After tasting it, I definitely could eat that for breakfast each and every morning. Another healthy portion, all meals are value for money at Proud Mary! Finally the coffee. Fantastically made! But then again, I didn't doubt it wouldn't be! We grabbed a couple croissants to go for afternoon tea before leaving - now I'm not sure where these come from but, my oh my, it was delicious! It gave the croissants in Paris a run for their money! read more
Proud Mary is a well-known Melbourne brunch establishment that I'm happy to report lives up to its reputation. I tried two dishes during my visit: the duck and fig salad and the roast mushroom dish. The salad was delicious. First and foremost, the duck was moist and flavourful. The figs pair well with the duck, and the greens and crumbled cheese round off the salad nicely. The roast mushrooms were also quite good. The dish features several portobello mushrooms, egg, toast, chipotle butter, and whipped goat cheese. The mushrooms tasted good on their own, but the butter and goat cheese add a little something that make the dish that little more enjoyable. Consider sitting at the counter where the drip coffee is made. It's enjoyable watching the baristas at work while they make various coffees, whether they be espresso-based drinks from the espresso machine, drips, or one of the other speciality coffees they make. The biggest negative of Proud Mary comes from its popularity: you're going to have to wait for a table. I arrived at 11am on a Saturday and had to wait 20 minutes, which admittedly wasn't too bad for good brunch. read more
10 years ago
Most disappointing brunch ever. I ordered the magic mocha for five bucks which contains mork chocolate and it was weak and barely had a coffee or chocolate flavour. The avocado dish for a whopping 18 bucks came sans tabbouleh salad or quinoa. It is literally an avocado cut in half topped with Pepita and roasted sunflower seeds served with two slices of dry toast and a chilli sauce that is not even hot or spicy. I had to do all the work. Scoop out the avocado (no spoon provided), spread it across my toast, put some seeds on top because they had fallen off and then put some weak chilli sauce on top. This dish max should cost 10 bucks. My friend thought her fish tacos were ok. And the other friend wasn't too impressed by her pork belly sandwich. Poor service. Was impossible to grab the waitress' attention and she couldn't even muster a smile. Our bottle of water was never replaced. We were never asked about our food even though we got there at around 2pm (no wait and not a busy time). Pro - they do split bills. Cons - everything else. read more
I started to give Proud Mary a 3-star review, and then realized that if not for the super hype around the place and the I realistically high expectations we had of it, I would give it 4-stars. We got there on a Sunday morning just before noon, this place is very popular even though it really does seem to be in the middle of nowhere. Put our names on the waiting list and waited for about 40 minutes for a table. The staff were not overly friendly, but perhaps it was because the place was so busy and cramped. Their "normal" coffee was superb, their soy coffee was downright awful. That said, I don't generally enjoy soy coffee, so maybe other people think it's good. The food was... Alright. Decent, tasty, but it didn't blow my socks off or leave me craving more. I had the potato hash, and my wife had the Frank and Beans. All in all, Proud Mary didn't live up to our expectations. Yes the vibe was good (if not a bit too noisy for our liking), yes the food was decent in quality and quantity, yes the "regular" coffee was superb, but overall, no socks were blown off, no letters were written home, and no "I'll be back"'s were mentioned. read more
Regarded by many as one of the benchmark speciality coffee cafes in Melbourne, Proud Mary is still going strong. After visiting for a few years now, this review has been a long time coming. Nestled in the back streets of Collingwood away from busy Smith Street, the cafe has found its home in base of an old red brick factory building with a simple logo sign adorning the doorway. Do not be worried about not finding it though, as Proud Mary has built its reputation enough to have people flocking in and out all day long. During peak weekend lunch periods it is almost always necessary to wait for a table to become available, though you may be lucky every now and then. Inside, community is key with most of the tables being communal with a few small tables, booths and window benches available. Probably the first thing one notices, however, is the giant espresso machine. This is a custom-built six group Synesso, a testament to their passion for quality coffee. Hanging above the machine on the wall is a blackboard listing the daily espresso options, usually three or four different single origins in addition to the usual blends. The staff regularly travel internationally right to the origin itself at the coffee farms in search of new, high quality beans. The food menu is equally full of choices with a range of breakfast and lunch options. In past years the menu has remained constant for months on end with the same but well proven dishes but recently there has been quite a few changes with some creative dishes. Current options include "Cotechino" - pork sausage, creamed fennel, crispy garlic, poached egg and sourdough, Ox Tongue with smoked almonds, crispy onion, peppers, poached egg and sourdough and Beef Cheek Burger with romesco sauce, guindilla peppers in a brioche bun and kipfler potato crisps. The old favourite pork belly sandwich has also evolved into a gorgeous juicy cut of pork belly on a bed of frekkah grain, green chilli yoghurt and almonds, which I had on this particular visit. These refreshed menu changes and ever changing coffee selection show that long time Proud Mary is very much still relevant and evolving in the world class Melbourne speciality coffee cafe culture. read more
9 years ago
Nice cafe and brunch place in the heart of Collingwood. Diverse range of coffee and food options make this place a standout for a lazy morning (and afternoon) treat. The staff are friendly and prompt. Plenty of seating from small tables to booths! read more
10 years ago
We had to wait long for service but then again it was a full house during a busy hour (11ish) on a busy day (Saturday) so I guess it was expected. Food took quite a while to arrive but was worth the wait. I got the pancakes which tasted delicious in a wholesome way (not too sweet, interesting textures) and the ice cream that topped the stack was awesome. My partner got a pulled pork sandwich which was tasty and the perfect complement to pancakes so I devoured half of it. My flat white was good, nothing too exceptional, but my partner's cold brew was flavorful. Probably the most complex thing we ordered. Their coffees and the stories with them are definitely interesting. The vibe was very hip and customers were a diverse mix of couples, groups, and even lone diners with only a book as companion. I'd definitely go back and try out their other stuff. read more
7 years ago
Best breakfast I have had in a while. Eggs cooked perfectly over excellent buttered toast. I added a side of potato hash and they were scrumptious; crispy on the outside, moist and tasty on the inside. We also had the hot cake, which was a bit of heaven on earth. So many flavors! Don't forget to the coffee! Best coffee I've had, probably ever. It was seriously that good. Rumor has it they might be opening a location in Austin. Close enough for me! In the meantime, I will be back to this location before I head back to the states. read more
Melbourne. What a place. When you discover Proud Mary you discover Melbourne. Great food and better coffee. I sat down at the bar next to someone and ordered a slow drip as I was entreated but the apparatus that was in front of me. When I took a sip I realised that science and coffee are the perfect combination. I turned to the person next to me and started telling him about how delicious the elixir was that I was drinking. Little did I know at the time but he worked there and started giving me some really good advice on how I could make my own cold drip at home. Before I knew it he had sold me a chemistry set to take home. This guy was good but the coffee was even better. read more
One of the best cafes in Melbourne. Saying that, it is not a well kept secret, so on weekends you'll always find a line. But it is worth the wait. Everything here is good, from the coffee to the food, even the service - all is good. I don't live in Melbourne, so there might be better cafes, but I haven't experienced one yet. Just a tip, the smashed avo is fantastic for breakfast. Order the mushrooms on the side, specifically if you like mushrooms. Good sized portions, and extremely tasty. Most of the dishes here are well sized and delicious. The menu is not extensive, but it doesn't need to be. I think the cherry on top of the cake is the coffee - extremely well brood and made with extremely love and care. I couldn't stop at one, and if you love coffee, you won't be able to either. So if you are looking for a good experience come along for the ride, it is worth it. read more
8 years ago
I had the scrambled roti and my mate the smoked salmon and both were 10/10 . The coffee was exceptional and one of the beat coffees in Melbourne. I would be coming back soon for sure. read more
12 years ago
This place has amazing coffee. The baristas are very helpful with explain the bean options. I ordered the Guatemalan brew and porridge with pear, yoghurt and walnut crumble. Literally the best porridge I've ever had! A beaut place. Would recommend this to anyone visiting melbourne! Just a short tram or bike ride to collingwood! read more
13 years ago
We had been planning on going here for at least a month, but life always gets in the way. Needless to say, I had high expectations and I was not disappointed. There was a line when we arrived at 1:00 PM on a Saturday, but it was an only 15 min wait. We ordered a filtered coffee and the acai coconut juice, both of which exceeded my expectations. The potato hash had the perfect runny eggs and the anchovy cream sauce was delicious! read more
14 years ago
I haven't written a Yelp review in years, but I'm rising from the dead so you'll come here and get the Avocado (avo toast). I've had a few similar dishes since I arrived in Australia two weeks ago -- and this is BY FAR the best yet. It's brilliant. It's savory and a great mix of flavors: chilli ricotta, corn and quinoa tabouleh, seed & sprout toast. I honestly would go back for another if I had enough time. Instead, I'll dream of my next trip to Melbourne where Avo and I will be reunited. read more
13 years ago
The potato hash with Bagna Cauda makes me so freakin happy - more than all the rainbows and unicorns in the world mushed up together. read more
12 years ago
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9 years ago
Fantastic coffee!! Service was also excellent and the food was delicious. We all had the kimchi and avo on toast. I had the gluten free bread - which was really really good (probably the best gf bread I've had). It was amazing. Would highly recommend this place. If I could I would have eaten breakfast here every day, steadily making my way through the menu. read more
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