15 essential Melbourne cafes for exceptional food (plus where to find this fried egg sando)
This cute Mexican-inspired spot at the foot of the Dandenongs is the perfect reward for conquering the nearby 1000 Steps. Refuel in the sun-drenched courtyard with a burrito bowl topped with crunchy chicken-skin, or a peanut butter smoothie bowl bedazzled with raspberry jelly and granola chunks. Sip single-origin cold brew or go big with Mexican hot chocolate – it comes with a waffle-shaped churro for dipping.
Good to know: The kitchen excels at impressive vegan options, including the veggie-packed 'benny' of roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato and cashew hollandaise.
56-58 Main Street, Upwey, mariamelbourne.com.au
Moon Mart

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15 essential Melbourne cafes for exceptional food (plus where to find this fried egg sando)
This cute Mexican-inspired spot at the foot of the Dandenongs is the perfect reward for conquering the nearby 1000 Steps. Refuel in the sun-drenched courtyard with a burrito bowl topped with crunchy chicken-skin, or a peanut butter smoothie bowl bedazzled with raspberry jelly and granola chunks. Sip single-origin cold brew or go big with Mexican hot chocolate – it comes with a waffle-shaped churro for dipping. Good to know: The kitchen excels at impressive vegan options, including the veggie-packed 'benny' of roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato and cashew hollandaise. 56-58 Main Street, Upwey, Moon Mart

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This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food's Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025. Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025: Food See all stories. Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ This cute Mexican-inspired spot at the foot of the Dandenongs is the perfect reward for conquering the nearby 1000 Steps. Refuel in the sun-drenched courtyard with a burrito bowl topped with crunchy chicken-skin, or a peanut butter smoothie bowl bedazzled with raspberry jelly and granola chunks. Sip single-origin cold brew or go big with Mexican hot chocolate – it comes with a waffle-shaped churro for dipping. Good to know: The kitchen excels at impressive vegan options, including the veggie-packed 'benny' of roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato and cashew hollandaise.

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2 days ago
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This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food's Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025. Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025: Food See all stories. Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ This cute Mexican-inspired spot at the foot of the Dandenongs is the perfect reward for conquering the nearby 1000 Steps. Refuel in the sun-drenched courtyard with a burrito bowl topped with crunchy chicken-skin, or a peanut butter smoothie bowl bedazzled with raspberry jelly and granola chunks. Sip single-origin cold brew or go big with Mexican hot chocolate – it comes with a waffle-shaped churro for dipping. Good to know: The kitchen excels at impressive vegan options, including the veggie-packed 'benny' of roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato and cashew hollandaise.