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Love Madre

34 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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34 Station Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

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61 3 8524 4827
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Love Madre

Station Road’s plant-based haven dishes up savory comfort food convincing enough to fool dedicated carnivores. Pressing sandwiches to a crisp crunch, the kitchen turns out savory souvlaki toasties, cheesy parma melts, and flaky mushroom pies. Turkish influences sneak onto the counter too—think rich Turkish coffee alongside hearty lentil soup and crisp gozleme. Shelves in the back stay stocked with take-home vegan cheeses and pantry snacks, best grabbed before heading out with a cold Oreo milkshake.

  • Plant-Based Comfort Classics: Crisp, hearty toasties like the souvlaki and vegan parma mimic classic meat and cheese textures with ease.
  • Turkish Cafe Specialties: A distinctive touch of Turkish coffee, savory gozleme, and spiced lentil soup enhances the daily cafe board.
  • Take-Home Groceries & Sweets: Shelves and coolers offer specialty vegan cheeses, mock meats, and pantry sweets to pack home.
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Reasons to Visit Love Madre

Why Cheltenham locals and plant-based diners choose Love Madre for comforting meals and pantry staples

  • Authentic Comfort Food Without Compromise

    House-crafted toasties like the cheesy mushroom melt and souvlaki toastie deliver rich, authentic crunch and melted plant cheese without dietary compromise.

    I ordered a cheese & tomato toasty and it was creamy and so tasty, I wouldn’t have even guessed it wasn’t normal cheese. They pressed the sandwich to the perfect crunch!

    Leslie Lawrence

  • Turkish-Inspired Specialties & Warm Fare

    The cafe incorporates unique Turkish-inspired offerings like authentic Turkish coffee alongside home-style lentil soup and sucuk toasties.

    The atmosphere is calming. Also you can find pies, gozleme, and Turkish sucuk toasties ❤️ Highly recommended!

    Sevil Beste Polat

  • Convincing Dining for Skeptical Omnivores

    Flavorful vegan comfort meals consistently impress skeptical omnivores, making it easy to dine with friends and family without hesitation.

    Every non-vegan we've brought has loved it. They also sell chai, bread and other grocery items.

    Jen Phillips

  • A Welcoming Table for Group Gatherings

    With hearty portions and versatile options, the welcoming space comfortably accommodates catch-ups with friends and family gatherings.

    It’s the perfect place to hide your head in a book, catch up with friends or to stopover for a treat or more between shopping.

    Gii Ness

  • One-Stop Plant-Based Groceries & Takeaway

    Shelves and display fridges offer convenient access to plant-based cheeses, pantry essentials, and takeaway baked treats in one stop.

    Also sells vegan cheeses, mock meats, chocolate bars & baked treats to take away.

    Most of Melbourne

  • Convenient Neighborhood Stop Between Errands

    Located near Cheltenham train station with available parking, it provides a quiet pitstop to grab a quick pastry or browse between errands.

    I always grab a delicious muffin and croissant to go, alongside a yummy pastry or toastie for lunch.

    Chloe T

Customer-favourite plant-based toasties and cafe classics

  • souvlaki toastie

    And the souvlaki toastie? OMFG 🤤

    Julie Campbell

  • cheesy mushroom toastie

    The “cheese” used in the toastie melted really well and I loved the red onion in it.

    Catherine Long

  • cheese & tomato toasty

    I ordered a cheese & tomato toasty and it was creamy and so tasty, I wouldn’t have even guessed it wasn’t normal cheese.

    Leslie Lawrence

  • smashed avo

    We always get the smashed avo every time and is still my very favourite place to go.

    Taz R

Other favorites

Specialty hot brews, comforting soups, and sweet cafe drinks

  • Turkish coffee

    Turkish coffee

    Gii Ness

  • lentils soup Turkish style

    The delicious lentils soup Turkish style warmed my heart along with the cozy green walls and this welcoming fellow.

    Dessie Hristova

  • chocolate shroom brew

    The chocolate shroom brew was amazing as well!

    Leslie Lawrence

  • Oreo milkshake

    Also, the Oreo milkshake is an absolute must everytime we go

    Taz R

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches, retail finds, and cultural specialties that elevate your visit

  • Personal Owner & Kitchen Warmth

    Owner Ezzy provides hands-on hospitality, welcoming diners personally and cooking house-crafted dishes like homemade beetroot hummus and signature pressed sandwiches.

  • Turkish Coffee & Cultural Specialties

    Guests can pair their plant-based meals with authentic Turkish coffee alongside Turkish-style lentil soup and Turkish sucuk toasties.

  • Dedicated Vegan Pantry & Retail Corner

    An integrated take-home corner features shelves and fridges packed with plant-based groceries, vegan cheeses, mock meats, and pantry staples.

  • Craft Specialty Brews & Milkshakes

    In addition to traditional hot drinks, the cafe serves distinctive house drinks including chocolate shroom brew, hot minty chocolate with macadamia milk, and Oreo milkshakes.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on seating, transit, and take-home plant-based groceries

  • Plan for Limited Seating

    Indoor seating is limited due to the cafe's small footprint, so plan around peak times or use the outdoor tables and take-away options.

  • Parking and Transit Access

    Ample parking is available nearby, and the cafe is conveniently situated close to Cheltenham train station and local shops.

  • Stock Up on Plant-Based Retail

    Browse the dedicated fridge and grocery shelves for take-home mock meats, vegan cheeses, and chocolate bars alongside your cafe order.

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