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Maria Cafe

56-58 Main St, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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56-58 Main St, Upwey VIC 3158, Australia

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+61 3 9754 8101
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Maria Cafe

Directly opposite Upwey Station, Maria Cafe serves high-impact, Mexican-inspired brunch plates alongside precision-crafted Melbourne espresso. The room hums with foliage, a compact fireplace, and genuine small-town warmth from a team that treats newcomers like regulars. Diners routinely tackle outsized portions—from slow-cooked birria tacos served with beef drippings for dipping to breakfast chorizo burritos. Plant-based eaters get full run of their own dedicated menu featuring vegan Bennies and savoury tofu scrambles, best taken on the undercover back patio beside the heaters.

  • Mexican-Influenced Brunch: Slow-cooked birria tacos paired with dipping broth and chorizo breakfast burritos headline an expansive, Latin-leaning morning menu.
  • Dedicated Vegan Menu: A separate plant-based menu section serves hearty scrambles, burrito bowls, and cauliflower Bennies without compromise.
  • Heated Dog-Friendly Patio: The undercover back patio includes heating for cold mountain mornings and welcomes four-legged companions.
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The Maria Cafe Difference

Why locals and travelers choose Maria Cafe for Mexican-inspired brunch, dedicated vegan dishes, and genuine warmth.

  • Mexican-Inspired Brunch Favorites

    Maria Cafe structures its brunch around authentic Mexican flavors, highlighted by birria burritos and birria tacos served alongside slow-cooked beef dipping broth.

    This is the Mexican sister cafe to the super popular Lorna, so all dishes have a Mexican influence.

    Donald Yip

  • Cosy, Plant-Filled Destination Setting

    Set with a fireplace, indoor greenery, and a garden patio, the venue delivers a lively destination vibe worth traveling for.

    The venue itself is so aesthetically pleasing: a cute little fireplace, lots of plants, and a super cosy, welcoming vibe.

    Nathalie Dahanayake

  • Dedicated Standalone Vegan Menu

    Diners looking for plant-based fare can choose from an extensive standalone vegan section including vegan Benny, scrambled tofu, and porridge.

    There's also a section on the menu just for vegan dishes which I appreciated.

    Issy D

  • Generous Portions Built for Sharing

    The kitchen delivers generous portion sizes across breakfast burritos and waffles that make sharing seamless and satisfying.

    warm cosy cafe with generous portions and a great place for sharing a meal with a friend.

    Lisa Warner

  • Warm, Personal Hospitality

    Attentive team members create personal connections, recognizing regulars by name and greeting visitors with genuine hospitality.

    the staff are divine, always remember my name and my order with a smile and warmth for their interactions.

    Lisa Warner

  • Above-and-Beyond Group Care

    Guests experience high-level care even during peak rushes, including thoughtful support for large group celebrations and time-sensitive commuters.

    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!!

    SAMANTHA EMERY

Signature Mexican-inspired brunch dishes and plant-based favorites

  • Birria Tacos

    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.

    Donald Yip

  • Birria Burrito

    The Biarria Burrito was amazing and my dining companions greatly enjoyed the tofu burrito bowls.

    Michael Markley

  • Brekkie Chorizo Burrito

    In the end we went with a brekkie chorizo burrito and a Birra burrito which were both super tasty and generous in serving size.

    Nadia Pavlova

  • Vegan Benny

    Looooove the vegan scrambled tofu and vegan Benny yummmmm you have to try it!! Seriously so much flavour.

    Sophie Klein

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures, dedicated culinary care, and accommodating hospitality that elevate your visit

  • Transit-Friendly Queue Courtesy

    For diners in a rush before departing Upwey Station, staff have expedited beverage tickets straight through the queue to make sure passengers catch their train without missing out on coffee.

  • Hands-On Celebration Support

    Bringing outside cakes for celebrations is met with active hosting support, including coordinating cake presentation, song timing, clearing tables, and providing clean plates during peak rushes.

  • Dedicated Plant-Based Menu Section

    Beyond single plant-based substitutions, the kitchen runs a standalone dedicated vegan section featuring curated creations like house vegan Benny, scrambled tofu, and plant-based cakes.

  • Heated All-Weather Dog Patio

    Welcoming four-legged companions year-round with a sheltered undercover patio fitted with active heaters so diners and pets stay warm on cold days.

Before you head over

Practical advice on portions, dietary options, and seating for your visit to Upwey.

  • Prepare for Very Generous Servings

    Serving sizes are notoriously massive across both savory Mexican items and sweet dishes. Consider sharing plates if you want to sample multiple dishes without feeling overstuffed.

  • Browse the Dedicated Vegan Section

    Plant-based diners do not need to customize standard meals; check the dedicated vegan menu section for specialty dishes like vegan Benny, scrambled tofu, and burrito bowls.

  • Opt for the Heated Undercover Patio

    If you are bringing a dog or visiting during chilly weather, head to the undercover outdoor patio which is set up with heaters to keep diners warm.

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