Overview
Proud Mary isn’t just a café—it’s an institution. It has been at the forefront of Melbourne’s third wave coffee movement, setting new standards in sourcing, roasting, and serving coffee with precision and care. Housed in a converted warehouse on a quiet Collingwood backstreet, Proud Mary offers a complete dining and café experience that combines warm service, inventive food, and world-class coffee.
The coffee offering is extensive and ever-evolving. Single-origin espresso, batch brew, cold drip, and pour-over are all available, with beans sourced directly from producers and roasted in-house. Baristas are knowledgeable and passionate, happy to guide both connoisseurs and casual drinkers through the menu.
Food at Proud Mary is far more than just a side act. The kitchen produces vibrant, nourishing brunch and lunch dishes that elevate classic café staples. Think potato hash with slow-cooked meats, mushroom toast with truffle oil, house-made crumpets, and daily seasonal specials. Everything is made with care, using quality ingredients sourced locally where possible.
The space itself is light-filled and buzzing, with communal tables, polished concrete, and a strong design aesthetic that feels effortlessly cool. Despite its fame, Proud Mary maintains a grounded, friendly atmosphere that’s welcoming to all.
From locals grabbing their daily brew to international visitors making a pilgrimage for Melbourne’s best coffee, Proud Mary is a café experience that continues to set the standard.
Last update July 2025
