Mad Snake Cafe

A Heartwarming Hub of Community, Compassion, and Culinary Delight

Stepping into Sam's café is akin to entering a rich tapestry of community spirit mingled with a dash of historical charm. Nestled in the heart of Darwin, this café blossoms under the diligent care of Sam, whose multifaceted service to the community is nothing short of inspiring. Every Friday, the cafe morphs into a sanctuary for the local veteran community, offering not just free coffee, but an atmosphere of camaraderie where stories are shared.

The collectible fair run by the café is a quaint voyage into the past, offering a platform for enthusiasts to exchange and purchase unique treasures. As the holiday season approaches, Sam’s initiative to organize a 'Feed the Homeless' event reflects a deep-rooted empathy, creating a conduit for locals to contribute food and services, fostering a true sense of community.

The verdant charm Sam infuses into the café’s surroundings is a testament to his eye for beauty, making the space a verdant retreat amidst the urban hustle. Moreover, his recent election as a councilman for Darwin City Council showcases a level of trust and respect he has garnered among the locals.

The café itself is a delightful time capsule, with fascinating artifacts adorning every nook, inviting patrons on a nostalgic journey through time. The inclusion of a vegan menu was a pleasant surprise, offering a modern culinary touch to the otherwise vintage ambiance. Every aspect of the café, from its community-oriented services to its charming décor and diverse menu, resonates with the warmth and dedication Sam and his team bring into this beautiful venture, making each visit a unique, heartwarming experience.

A definite must visit, and absolutely would recommend.

Mad Snake has great atmosphere, coffee and food. Keep an eye out for a variety of community events they organise. Good folks doing good things. They also have great vegan options!

This place is the best cafe in Darwin. Awesome iced chocs, great people, 80s pop culture, retro video gaming and plenty of memorabilia. Love it.

One unique place to visit and plenty of things to look at or play game. The coffee was excellent and service was extremely helpful.

Such a fun and vibrant cafe, go in and feast your eyes on the constantly evolving nostalgic merch that decorates every inch.
Definitely go in and have a yarn to any of the staff over a coffee or banana smoothie(with cinnamon) and a brekkie burrito.

An awesome place to visit if you love it pop culture!
Coffee is awesome, but beware the triple shot 🫨

It was like walking into my childhood bedroom! Awesome place and great coffee!

A totally different vibe than a regular cafe. Loved it.
Vegan friendly too.

Great Cafe with a wide scattering of games, memorabilia and posters from the 80s and 90s. Nice coffee and light lunch options like toasted wraps. Friendly staff and generally just very chilled and nice to sit at their tables or couches.

A lovely little quirky shop in an equally quirky arcade.
Great coffee, and had a breakfast wrap which was pretty good too.
I'll definitely be back.

Fantastic choice of healthy food! The food is delicious and full of flavor in this funky cafe with decor that brings back memories of the 80s. Great service and a very enjoyable experience - can't wait to come back!

I love the atmosphere here. I feel so comfortable and it's so easy to relax in here. It's like no other coffee shop I've been to. The customer service is good and the coffee is great. Absolutely recommend.

Lot of old things in the shop, that takes you back to your childhood. Lots of starwars characters, posters of movies etc. A must visit.

It's what I wish my bedroom looked like as a young kid in the 80s. Awesome to sit and reminisce while having an expertly made coffee. And they do a lot for the local community.

Awesome place with a unique vibe and nostalgia of the good era of the 80's and 90''s

The mad snake cafe was absolutely gold! The service was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The muffins were fresh and had a good variety. I am definitely going back again!

Great coffee shop with great atmosphere and cafe snacks

Discovered this place one evening when talked to the owner who was watering the flora. Turned up next morning and wow! Unique experience. Friendly and retro setting. Went back every day for the rest of holiday in Darwin. You won't be disappointed if you visit.

Lovely cosy place a hidden gem :) awesome collection of retro 80’s collectible, video games and board games, like the living room I always wanted 😂 also lovely staff

What an awesome coffee shop. Great coffee. Heaps of geeky paraphernalia adorn the walls. Board games cards, etc. And comfortable furniture to hide away from the world for a few minutes. Absolute Gem!