Maria Cafe

Had lunch at Maria yesterday for the first time and was blown away with the Vegan Huevos Rotos Benny. It looked so pretty on the plate and the sauce was delicious! Best tofu I have ever eaten. I should have taken a photo! I should have asked for the recipe 😂

What a lovely cafe. The food was amazing and I loved the atmosphere. On my list of top ten cafes in Melbourne!

Enormous thanks to the staff of Maria for a wonderful breakfast experience!

We already knew how amazing the food and coffee (especially the coffee!!) was at Maria and their menu always is so popular with anyone we take here. Our last visit was no exception and everyone had an amazing meal.

Yesterday we were a party of 8 adults with a 4 yo and a 4 mo infant having a birthday breakfast. The staff were so busy but did such an amazing job catering to us all, and also helping us manage a cake we brought to sing happy birthday to one of our group, finding time during a very busy period to clear plates and bring us fresh plates. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience and big big big shout out and thanks to all of you!!

Amazing! We are slowly making our way through the menu and have not been disappointed. Every single thing I have tried so far has been delicious, they also put on a super cute valentines day menu. There are also some nice options for kids as well as 3 spaces to sit in, it's very small and cozy but comfortable. Lots of fantastic vegan and vegetarian options also 👌🏻 the menu it quite pricey but the food is worth it

The coffees here are great. The Pour Over (Geisha Cerro Azul) was aromatic, sweet and well balanced - a little pricey, but really good. The Espresso was also wonderful and well balanced. Their Mexican Hot Chocolate was one of the best I've tasted - rich and sweet (but not too sweet!).

We also ordered a Pistachio Rose Drop which tasted nice. It was sweet and nutty. We didn't order any main meals this time, but looking at the tables beside us, the serving sizes were really big! They also looked really good (especially the waffles), so I will have to come again to give the main meals a try.

The cafe had a nice ambiance and the staff were super friendly and lovely. There is also a little area in their cafe selling local products such as coffee beans, hot chocolate powder, candles, etc.

Absolutely exceptional service from the waiter here the other week (sorry, I didn't catch his name lol). I was indecisive on whether to eat in or have take away and he invited me in, sorted me out, and I felt very taken care of and welcomed. Possibly the best service I have ever experienced. Also, very grateful for the diverse range of vegan and vegetarian options. Absolutely divine food!

Staff were very accommodating for a large group without reservation. Very friendly, great interior design and relaxing outdoor seating at tge front and back of the store. The food and drinks were great, good portion size and delicious. It was a great treat after the 1000 step walk.

This place has an interesting menu and great coffee. Only complaint is that they change the menu. Normally this would be welcomed. But too often I've discovered a breakfast dish I love, but can no longer get.

Word of warning (guess it’s a good thing) - portions are HUGE. Some dishes are large enough to share, especially for breakfast/brunch. Been here a few times and it’s been quite consistent. This is the Mexican sister cafe to the super popular Lorna, so all dishes have a Mexican influence. Benny is my staple, but I had the birria tacos for the first time and they are friggin awesome - on par in portion and flavour with some best tacos I’ve had in Mexico and California- comes with a bowl of the slow cooked beef drippings/chili to dip. Heaps of seating in the back garden and the front too, with easy parking.

Absolutely delicious! They were so accommodating and let me build my own plate of sides because I can't eat large amounts of food. My friends meal looked (and tasted, I was told) so tasty too.

Although being very young I was very impressed with the staff here > they are friendly and helpful in the food is unexpectedly delicious and well presented. I'd highly recommend it.

I have had take away many times from here and the coffee is fantastic. It is quite popular so might be in for a bit of a wait some days. Dining in is very nice with bright indoor and outdoor spaces and a now finished outdoor area at the front (no more construction!).
A lovely alternative to the busy sister cafe Lorna. Easy parking too.

Coffee was great. Definitely met the Melbourne standard. Food was well presented and most importantly tasted good. Portions are relatively small so bear that in mind when ordering.

Delightful breakfast. All day menu, great coffee and service, and well executed meals. Bit out of my way, but I'd go back anytime I'm in the area. Highly recommended.

Really unique menu, the tofu scam is delicious. Great for vegan options. Porridge is really aesthetically pleasing and tasted amazing.

Ten of us just appeared for lunch, and the charming team at Maria took care of us all amazingly. They didn't flinch!
We were seated quickly and had our coffee order taken right away. The kitchen hammered out ten main meals, each dish impressing in appearance and taste. 👌🏻
The team gave us smiles and eye contact, which is more than you can say more most of the cafés in the hills! 🙌🏻
Based on our experience, I can't understand the few negative reviews on here - this is the venue that Upwey needed! 😍

Swung by for a few takeaway coffees and was SO impressed with the service. Warm and welcoming with some great local recommendations. Looking forward to returning.

The most impressive thing for me, was the Gluten Free options. My husband is a Coeliac and he was fine, he enjoyed the food very much. There didn't appear to be any cross contamination. Well done.

We had such a great brunch! I ordered the chilaquiles with guacamole and my husband the eggs Benedict with sausage, and we both loved our dishes. Customer service was really friendly and also quick!

We had a lovely lunch at Maria Cafe today, great service, two excellent cold drinks and delicious chilaquiles. My cold brew coffee with orange was cooling and refreshing, perfect for a hot day.