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Proud Mary

Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Collingwood
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    Olly
    "The coffee and the potato hash were delicious as always."(17 Tips)
    Brad D.
    "The cold drip is amazing."(7 Tips)
    Renée M.
    "Ricotta hotcakes are amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Noah W.
    "Strong brunch game, single origin coffees, great vibes"(3 Tips)
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  • Amandaheart icon on user image
    AmandaFebruary 27, 2018
    Employees are very friendly. Great vibe in the cafe. Food is so good, especially the bread and of course, coffee. Been to the one in Portland so was excited when I stumbled on this one during a trip.
  • Jun H.heart icon on user image
    Jun HengFebruary 22, 2015
    Amazing coffee! The "magic" mocha here is bigger than the usual mocha you get anywhere else. Also, the food here is good! I recommend the potato hash and the grilled sardines. The lamb ribs are so-so.
  • Jobe W.heart icon on user image
    Jobe WilliamsFebruary 10, 2016
    The coffee was great and lived up to the hype. The staff were friendly and the decor is decent. My partner had the hotcakes and their presentation was impeccable - she said they tasted as amazing too.
  • Neel H.heart icon on user image
    Neel HajareNovember 25, 2017
    "Indian French toast," Vietnamese bacon dumplings, and single-origin coffee were all good. If you want a pour-over though, make sure you ask specifically since the staff did not offer it.
  • James R.
    James RidenourApril 30, 2012
    One of the best cafes in Melbourne. You have to be early to snag one of the best muffins you will find anywhere in town. Coffee is excellent and menu is diverse and keeps me coming back.
  • Shannon R.heart icon on user image
    Shannon RyanApril 5, 2014
    Proud Mary's is great. If you are there for breakfast have the Potato Hash. Magnificent and try one of their freshly squeezed juices. Coffee is sendational
  • Ollyheart icon on user image
    OllyFebruary 17, 2015
    Outstanding coffee and breakfast. Had a pour over and espresso both fabulous. Can confirm rave reviews of the potato hash are accurate it is to die for. Can't wait to come back.
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    Lucy Pallett-JonesApril 25, 2013
    Braised ribs were nuts! Poached eggs came perfectly, but you'll only need one side of bacon. Seriously. I had two sides and needed another egg on toast to finish them.
  • FangFang C.
    FangFang CangAugust 9, 2014
    Potato hash in all day breakfast is a must to have, only 1 egg if u like it to dip with the potatoes order 1 extra egg
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GateleyDecember 28, 2019
    A must do if you are in Melbourne for brunch - try the potato hash or the soft shell crab burger. An awesome team behind it.
  • Renée M.
    Renée MorrisMay 28, 2014
    Ricotta hotcakes are amazing! Massive meal that you'll never get through but you put in a good effort trying. Really great service and staff are the nicest around.
  • Rodolfo W.heart icon on user image
    Rodolfo WJanuary 7, 2019
    One of the best roasters in Melbourne. Great food to go with it. Loved the avo-kimchi toast. The hotcake was great too.
  • Libby B.heart icon on user image
    Libby BJuly 9, 2012
    Great food, good service, juices looked great, will be trying one next time I go. Got to be there early to get a table without waiting.
  • Tomato
    TomatoSeptember 13, 2011
    Now roasting its own coffee and importing directly from producers, this is one of the best places for coffee. Try the filter, Chemex, Syphon, Clover or in summer cold drip and an alternative to latte.
  • Kartik S.
    Kartik SApril 12, 2015
    Coffee. It's all about the coffee and that one heavily-bearded Barista yelling "COFFEEEAAYY" everytime he makes one. Get amongst it.
  • Jessie D.
    Jessie DMay 31, 2013
    You must try the Geisha pour over filtered coffee when you're here. Baristas were great and ensured they only served us quality, properly filtered coffee they were happy with
  • Richard F.
    Richard FrazierOctober 29, 2013
    Order the ricotta and stone fruit pancakes and a cold drip coffee. Be prepared to wait for a table on a Sunday, but know that it's entirely worth it.
  • Bernard L.
    Bernard LeeMarch 31, 2013
    The Passionfruit Granita was to die for. Ribs were succulent and the Avocado was so flavorful. I'm not a coffee person. But the two coffee critics with me loved the strong latte.
  • Justine A.heart icon on user image
    Justine ArrecheDecember 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Menu changes seasonally but the nitrogen cold brew is always a must. Ask server what can be made vegan and they're happy to accommodate.
  • AManda H.heart icon on user image
    AManda HUangMarch 10, 2016
    Love the hot cakes. And their mork hot chocolate is amazing too. Especially on a cold day 😃
  • Ollyheart icon on user image
    OllyApril 24, 2018
    The coffee and the potato hash were delicious as always. Honestly what more could anyone ask for on a Saturday morning!
  • Shilpesh M.heart icon on user image
    Shilpesh MishraApril 25, 2021
    Great coffee and food. Tried the potato hash and Korean chicken bun - tasty!
  • Joy L.
    Joy Ludwig-McnuttMarch 23, 2016
    Awesome café for breakfast or brunch! Even almond milk offered for coffee & teas! Gluten-free bread available.
  • Chris W.heart icon on user image
    Chris WilsonMarch 22, 2018
    People, Service and general welcoming atmosphere. And sh#$%/ yeah the coffee is amazing.
  • Tomfooleryheart icon on user image
    TomfooleryJune 3, 2018
    The russet potato hash is incredible! Great coffee too
  • Jesse L.heart icon on user image
    Jesse LeonardiAugust 13, 2015
    Among stout bfast competiton, Proud Mary still stands out for fresh ingredients, creative menu, and great coffee.
  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy SmithJanuary 10, 2015
    Excellent specialty coffee. A great variety of beans are always available and the Batista's know what they're doing.
  • Justin W.heart icon on user image
    Justin WangApril 6, 2015
    Came in on a public holiday Monday, was very busy, service was friendly,organised and fast. I ordered espresso,flat white and muffin. . FW was fantastic.Espresso bit disappointed.
  • Glenn D.
    Glenn DransfieldNovember 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Somehow they make a simple scrambled eggs and bacon into a party in my mouth. The hash brown is a must too. Wash it all down with a damn fine coffee. I actually think I'm addicted to the eggs.
  • Jenny J.heart icon on user image
    Jenny JaakkolaJanuary 30, 2015
    Grate range of coffees, although very pricy for filter coffees and food. Tasty food and good service. Morcilla to die for!
  • Joelle P.heart icon on user image
    Joelle PetersDecember 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The food here has really taken a hit in the past 8 months. I used to come here all the time, but visiting again since moving away -- the same dishes that were once great and now very average.
  • Omar I.heart icon on user image
    Omar IsmailNovember 18, 2018
    Coffee was really good. But the breakfast was not. The smashed avo with Kimchi is no go. It was two toasts with half and avocado. And the kimchi doesn’t fit. Don’t go for the smahed avo and kimchi
  • Sha Mae N.heart icon on user image
    Sha Mae NyonOctober 26, 2016
    Flat white is fine. Otherwise the staff and environment is very nice and friendly :)
  • Indiana J.
    Indiana JuneOctober 21, 2014
    Free wifi but too noisy for me and I was there at a quiet time. Great coffee but they charge extra for a double shot which gets my knickers in a twist.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MyersAugust 21, 2019
    coffee is great, lunch was yum with great alternatives. Fast administration.
  • 🏆Steve M.heart icon on user image
    🏆Steve MaidmentNovember 14, 2015
    Still one of my favourite breakfast places going. Coffee is amazing and the hipsters are friendly.
  • Esther M.heart icon on user image
    Esther MaasdamJanuary 27, 2015
    Great choice of pour over coffees! Lots of times there is a Geisha on the menu as well.
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJuly 8, 2017
    Strong brunch game, single origin coffees, great vibes
  • May King T.
    May King TsangMarch 8, 2012
    Breakfast: fabulous, coffee prepared with love and care and the tea menu is an impressive list. Great atmosphere, food and coffee and tea.
  • Cameron G.
    Cameron GoughSeptember 21, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Coffee, food and staff are all fantastic. Heavily avoid during peak times though unless you're fine with waiting. Takeaway coffees can vary from 5-20 minutes (almost worth it though, really good)
  • Sara T.heart icon on user image
    Sara TaylorJune 6, 2018
    Perfect take away lunch spot - excellent coffee and a delicious selection of veggie sandwiches.
  • Peter H.heart icon on user image
    Peter HaaszDecember 10, 2014
    Great coffee made by purists. Funny looks if you order something containing milk. Pointy beards overshadow ironic t-shirts.
  • Yan W.
    Yan WJune 13, 2013
    Coffee above avrg, nice beans, fruits n hint of nuts. foam be frothed for a tiny while longer. food, potato hash on the oily side, veg was dry?! overall texture alright, poached egg saved the dish.
  • Vicky H.
    Vicky HMay 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Coffee is a bit more pricey. Sized in S, M or L. Compared to other places, price of small is equivalent to regular with less coffee. Good coffee though. Need a competitor in this neighborhood.
  • Tashique A.heart icon on user image
    Tashique AlamApril 21, 2015
    The first long black with a flavor that I really liked. Try the different coffee beans
  • Ming M.heart icon on user image
    Ming MingJuly 26, 2015
    The hash potato is really crispy and delicious
  • T M.heart icon on user image
    T MJuly 10, 2019
    Awesome coffee. Great food. Check out the photos on four square.
  • Alison H.
    Alison HernandezJune 14, 2013
    Everything here is pretty fab - even the mini milk bottle!
  • Cecilia H.
    Cecilia HerminaAugust 11, 2014
    The potato hash is out-of-this-world yummy!
  • Ian H.heart icon on user image
    Ian HunterDecember 3, 2016
    The slow cooked pork dish was out of control. Savory off the charts.
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