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The Mabel

9 McKeon Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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9 McKeon Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

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+61 3 9786 6666
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Mabel

This tucked-away Mitcham stop hits the suburban sweet spot with stacked toasties, fresh bagels, and dialed-in espresso. The front counter keeps things unpretentious, dishing out loaded breakfast bagels alongside thick slices of house lasagne and berry cheesecake. Subdued tunes let conversation hum without shouting across the table. regulars often grab a sliced loaf of sourdough on their way out the door.

  • Easy Conversation: Subdued background tunes keep the room calm enough for effortless table talk.
  • Take-Home Sourdough: Packs of sliced sourdough bread are available straight from the counter for home pantries.
  • Suburban Brunch Staples: Generous breakfast staples range from loaded salmon bagels and toasties to corn fritters.
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Why Choose The Mabel

Discover why locals rely on The Mabel for hearty suburban brunching, tranquil conversations, and take-home provisions.

  • Substantial Brunch Staples & Reliable Coffee

    Hearty brunch favorites, from generously filled toasties to fresh salmon bagels, served alongside consistently smooth coffee.

    Fresh, generous portions of tasty food: salmon bagel and Corn fritters stand out.

    Kaushal Patel

  • Artisan Take-Home Loaves & Provisions

    Freshly baked take-home sourdough loaves and portable bagels let you bring the cafe's bakery offerings home.

    They sell this amazing sour dough sliced bread that is the absolute best toasted.

    Dale Proposch

  • Conversational Acoustics & Calm Dining

    Subdued background audio provides a calm, acoustic space where conversations flow effortlessly without competing noise.

    The atmosphere is pleasant and the background music is just that, so you can have a conversation.

    Trevor George

  • Relaxed, Unpretentious Refuge

    An intimate, down-to-earth ambiance that eschews modern cafe pretension for genuine comfort and relaxation.

    Warm ambiance without the typical pretentious vibe most cafes have these days.

    Drogo Bjorn

  • Warm, Attentive Personal Care

    Attentive, family-run hospitality that makes guests feel genuinely welcomed and personally looked after every visit.

    We felt very welcome and looked after.

    Noni Pointon

  • Cozy Neighborhood Sanctuary

    A comforting and inviting retreat offering a reliable sense of ease and belonging on any suburban morning.

    the warm welcome and cozy atmosphere of this cafe was the perfect antidote for our family of five for lunch.

    Naomi Brown

The cafe staples and fresh house specialties our regulars return for time and again

  • Coffee

    Excellent coffee—smooth and well-balanced.

    Kaushal Patel

  • Bagels

    Coffee’s great and their takeaway bagels are amazing

    Heche

  • Toasties

    We had yummy bagels and toasties.

    Noni Pointon

  • Sourdough Loaves

    The food is brilliant, they also sell the sourdough loafs.

    Nicholas & Nicole Brooks

Other favorites

Sweet treats, comforting warm drinks, and freshly prepared sides to round out your visit

  • Almond Croissant

    I had a very delightful almond croissant, and the chai (loose leaf) was the warm, comforting hug I needed in the morning.

    Karl Ong

  • Chai

    Had a nice chai and a generous big breakfast.

    Dom Piet

  • Chips

    Bowl of Chips - perfect

    Honest Aussie

  • Berry Cheesecake

    I leave it with this last compliment for the berry cheesecake, that was one of the best I’ve ever had honestly 😍

    Jaimie Dunford

Before you head over

Helpful pointers for visiting this cozy Mitcham neighborhood cafe

  • Plan for Compact Seating

    With a cozy, small indoor dining area and compact outdoor tables, visit during off-peak times or keep party sizes compact to secure seating easily.

  • Pick Up a Take-Home Loaf

    Pick up sliced sourdough loaves to take home alongside your coffee or dine-in order, perfect for easy breakfasts.

  • Enjoy Low-Key Catch-Ups

    Settle in for relaxed conversation without having to talk over noisy dining room music, as background tunes are kept comfortably low.

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