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Proud Mary Coffee

172 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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172 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9417 5930
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Proud Mary Coffee

Collingwood’s benchmark coffee house balances meticulous bean sourcing with serious kitchen craft. The morning queue moves briskly as floor staff hand out umbrellas in the rain. Inside, the room buzzes over shared timber benches and vinyl records. Serious caffeine seekers pore over dedicated coffee menus detailing bean processing and origins before ordering a flat white or dialing in a magic. Plates match the pace: crisp potato hash piled with thick-cut bacon, tamarind eggplant omelettes, and scrambled eggs alongside marinated avocado on fresh sourdough.

  • Single-Origin Focus: Baristas guide guests through technical bean varieties, natural processing methods, and printed origin story cards.
  • Inventive Brunch Menu: Signature plates include crispy potato hash topped with thick-cut bacon alongside a savory tamarind eggplant omelette.
  • Considerate Hospitality: Attentive floor teams keep queues moving and hand out umbrellas to waiting guests during morning rain.
  • Communal Neighborhood Vibe: Shared timber bench seating indoors and out fosters a bustling, vinyl-soundtracked community scene.
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Why Choose Proud Mary Coffee

Discover why coffee enthusiasts and brunch diners choose Proud Mary Coffee in Collingwood.

  • Educational Origin Story Cards

    Guests receive dedicated origin story cards alongside their brew that articulate the specific producer backstory and sourcing details.

    It came with a card that told you the back story.

    James Morris

  • Dedicated Coffee Varieties Menu

    Patrons explore a dedicated coffee menu providing detailed bean varieties, origins, and processing methods guided by knowledgeable baristas.

    They have got a specific menu just for coffee that brings you knowledge about the variety of coffee beans.

    manooch

  • Signature Potato Hash and Thick Bacon

    The kitchen serves inventive morning dining, starring crispy seasoned potato hash accompanied by exceptionally thick-cut bacon.

    The hash was amazing with a thick potato fry with an amazing sauce and the thickest bacon I've seen.

    Mahela Weerasekera

  • Inventive and Sustaining Brunch Plates

    Diners enjoy an extensive, flavorful brunch menu ranging from spicy tamarind eggplant omelettes to avocado sourdough that keeps visitors thoroughly satisfied.

    My scrambled eggs on sourdough with marinated avo was absolutely delicious and so satisfying that it kept me full for hours.

    Katie

  • Shared Communal Dining Setup

    The seating arrangement features large shared tables both inside and outside where small groups and pairs comfortably dine together.

    mostly large tables, so expect to share a table of you are a small group.

    AY

  • Melbourne Cafe Culture Benchmark

    Locals bring visiting companions to experience what has become an internationally recognized benchmark of Melbourne's cafe culture.

    Great place to introduce someone to Melbourne coffee and cafe culture.

    Mahela Weerasekera

Signature savory dishes that anchor the Melbourne brunch experience

  • Potato Hash

    I especially loved the crispy hash brown, nice buttery flavor. The bacon was super thick and satisfying

    C

  • Tamarind Eggplant Omelette

    I ordered the tamarind eggplant omelette on the basis that it was the least likely to assassinate my liver given my current negotiations with it. It turned out to be a very wise diplomatic move. Balanced, interesting, and just indulgent enough

    Baggage Claim Philosopher

  • Mushroom Toast

    The mushroom toast was absolutely incredible, and the coffee was one of the best we’ve had.

    Siddhi Shah

  • Tahini Eggs

    The poached Tahini Eggs came on fresh toasted sourdough with a lovely yogurt pesto topped with cucumbers, parsley, and chilli.

    Silvano Brocca

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I expect a wait during peak times?

Peak hours—especially on weekend mornings—frequently come with a wait, sometimes around 20 minutes. The cafe keeps the line moving smoothly and has even handed out umbrellas during rainy queues. Arriving early (around 8:00 AM) can help you beat the rush.

What is the seating arrangement like?

The cafe features both indoor and outdoor dining with a setup dominated by large communal tables, so smaller parties should expect to share table space. You can also sit at the bar counter to watch baristas brew across different coffee setups.

What signature dishes and coffee styles are most recommended?

The potato hash is the standout favorite, served with an exceptionally thick slice of savory bacon and poached eggs. For coffee, visitors can explore a dedicated bean menu, sample origin-specific pour-overs with backstory cards, or order a classic Melbourne magic.

What payment methods are accepted?

Card payment is accepted with no card surcharge applied.

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