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Mabels

525 Malvern Rd, Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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525 Malvern Rd, Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

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+61 423 355 081
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mabels

This Hawksburn Village fixture cures serious appetites with oversized Kiwi-style pies and stacked midday sandwiches. Patrons pack the dog-friendly room for hefty steak-and-cheese pastries with flaky pastry tops, thick beef cheeseburgers on potato buns, and flat whites pulled with Coffee Supreme beans. Up front, cake decorators ice celebration tiers right in view of the dining floor, alongside slices of carrot cake and fresh raspberry crumble muffins.

  • Oversized Kiwi-Style Pies: Flaky, deep-dish pastries packed with tender steak and molten cheese.
  • Visible Cake Studio: In-house decorators finish celebration cakes right in view of the dining tables.
  • Brunch & Serious Coffee: Pours from Coffee Supreme alongside stacked sandwiches and burgers on potato buns.
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Why Choose Mabels

From generously stuffed flaky pies and hearty cafe classics to front-of-house cake artistry and custom event bakes.

  • House-Made Kiwi-Style Flaky Pies

    Mabels bakes oversized Kiwi-style pies featuring flaky pastry and generous, tender fillings of steak and cheese or chicken.

    Incredible Kiwi style pies. Steak and cheese and Chicken pies are the best I've found in Melbourne.

    Toby Tang

  • Hearty Cafe Sandwiches and Savouries

    Classic brunch fare is served in substantial portions, from stacked BLTs and Reuben sandwiches to nostalgic burgers on buttery potato buns.

    overall, solid café food done right.

    Christopher Wu

  • Visible Front-of-House Cake Crafting

    Guests can watch bakers hand-craft and decorate cakes right in the cafe dining space, bringing an engaging artisanal feel to the venue.

    A standout feature was watching the cake makers design in front which is very intriguing.

    Andrew Ognjenovski

  • Welcoming Dog-Friendly Community Hub

    Owners and staff create a warm, neighbourhood hub atmosphere where dogs are welcome and repeat orders are remembered.

    The best part is friendly vibes, dogs and all welcome in this mini community hub.

    Andrew Hung

  • Crowd-Pleasing Wedding & Celebration Cakes

    Custom celebration cakes for weddings and parties are designed seamlessly to deliver stunning presentation and flavour that guests enthusiastically finish.

    I had guests coming up to me all night asking where the cake was from, and it looked so gorgeous to boot!

    S Herman

  • Seamless Custom Cake Ordering

    Ordering custom celebration cakes and cupcakes is made completely straightforward and stress-free through helpful, responsive coordination.

    Cassandra was also amazing via email and made the whole process nice and easy.

    Amelia C

Flaky oversized pies and generous lunch favourites

  • Steak and cheese pie

    Best steak and cheese pie, let alone best pie I’ve had ever.

    Mel B

  • Beef cheeseburger

    The beef cheeseburger was my pick of the lot — simple, nostalgic, almost like a Macca’s cheeseburger but with way better ingredients.

    Christopher Wu

  • BLT

    The BLT was stacked with bacon — not the highest-end cut, but I’ll take a generous amount of bacon over a stingy serve any day.

    Christopher Wu

  • Reuben sandwich

    we had the steak pie and the Reuben sandwich, both of which were delicious.

    Cleo Ahn

Other favorites

Fresh counter bakes, custom celebration cakes, and hearty sides

  • Carrot cake

    Carrot cake Absolutely perfect made to perfection.

    Andrew Ognjenovski

  • Vanilla and raspberry wedding cake

    We recently had a vanilla and raspberry wedding cake and it was so delicious with many people commenting on how much they loved it.

    Amelia C

  • Raspberry crumble muffin

    The raspberry crumble muffin was delicious and the iced coffees were so good!

    Jordan Park

  • Chips

    We ordered a small chips, and the staff were upfront in telling us not to bother with the large since we’d already gone big on food. Portion size was huge and much appreciated.

    Christopher Wu

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality moments and attentive touches experienced at Mabels

  • Open Cake Decorating in View

    Guests can observe cake decorators designing and finishing cakes directly in front of diners in the dining area.

  • Honest Menu & Portion Guidance

    Staff proactively guide guests on portion sizes, advising against unnecessary large orders when meals are already substantial.

  • Personal Order Memory

    Team members remember repeat customers' coffee and food preferences after just a single visit.

  • Thoughtful Dog-Friendly Welcome

    The cafe provides a welcoming, pet-friendly atmosphere where visiting dogs are actively embraced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What savoury food is Mabel's known for?

Mabel's is well known for its Kiwi-style flaky pies—especially the steak and cheese and chicken leek varieties—which reviewers highlight as significantly larger and heartier than standard cafe pies. Generous sandwiches like the Reuben, BLT/BLAT, and burgers are also popular savoury picks.

Can you order custom celebration and wedding cakes?

Yes, Mabel's regularly takes custom orders for whole celebration cakes, wedding cakes, and mini cupcakes via email, with options like vanilla and raspberry. Slices and muffins are also available fresh daily in the cafe.

Are dogs allowed at the cafe?

Yes, Mabel's is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs, serving as a friendly neighborhood gathering spot.

Is street parking available nearby?

Free street parking is available along Malvern Road and surrounding Hawksburn village streets, though spots right in front of the cafe can depend on timing.

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