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The Mare Coffee Co.

268 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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268 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM Friday: 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Mare Coffee Co.

Heading to Healesville at dawn? Hit the Maroondah Highway early for dialed-in espresso pulled with serious speed and precision. Operating hours are tight, but early risers catch Lee and Phoebe behind the counter pouring intricate soy milk latte art and running an unscripted morning commentary for the room. Between original band posters, books stacked in the window, and milk crates perched out front, it functions as a lively community pit stop before the blinds roll down. Grab a quick toastie, soak up the banter, and sip a customized long black while the morning traffic rolls past.

  • Precision Coffee & Latte Art: Lee and Phoebe craft dialed-in espresso and nuanced soy milk latte art to exact specifications at high speed.
  • Lively Counter Banter: The room runs on running barista commentary, high-spirited banter, and band posters lining the walls.
  • Early-Morning Essential: Opens early for road-trippers and commuters before standard tourist hours, closing up early in the day.
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The Mare Coffee Co. Advantages

Why Healesville locals and early travelers rely on The Mare Coffee Co.

  • Precision Espresso Made to Exact Specifications

    Lee and the team calibrate every beverage with rapid consistency, accommodating exact milk and temperature requirements without delay.

    make the coffee absolutely perfectly every single time to your exact directions

    Jay

  • Rapid Service Under Morning Peak Rush

    Even during peak morning rush periods, drinks and breakfast toasties are served with impressive pace and technique.

    I’ve never seen a barista consistently rip out 1st class coffee with such speed and precision

    Stephen H

  • Lively Barista Commentary and Performance

    The waiting area functions like dynamic entertainment, driven by energetic banter, humor, and running commentary from behind the espresso bar.

    This isn’t just coffee, it’s performance art. The drinks, the staff, and the atmosphere are fantastic.

    Doug Holden

  • Eclectic Vintage and Industrial Character

    Inside, guests find a distinctive mix of original band posters, modern prints, and aligned books rather than standard cafe furnishings.

    Rad interior design - A mix of vintage and industrial, original band posters x with modern art posters.

    Trish Martin

  • Dedicated Early Hours for Dawn Starts

    Operating well before traditional tourist establishments open, it serves regional commuters, road trippers, and early athletes.

    delightful coffee haven for early risers

    Krystie Joy

  • First Open Stop on Regional Morning Routes

    Drivers and travelers heading through Healesville at dawn rely on the cafe as a guaranteed early-morning espresso stop.

    I was driving through early in the morning and this was the only cafe open, and I was so pleasantly surprised!

    Jessie Forde-Johnston

Carefully crafted espresso beverages prepared with precision

  • Soy latte

    My soy latte was amazing

    Jessie Forde-Johnston

  • Long black

    One of the best long blacks I have had.

    John Mace

  • Mocha

    We always like our mocha's not too chocolate-y and extra hot (which seems impossible for cafes to make these days!) and it's perfect every single time.

    Jay

  • Espresso

    Thank you for a lovely espresso and good conversation after my jogging. Your espresso helps me start my day.

    Golf Brother

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and spirited touches that make morning coffee feel personal

  • Espresso Bar Commentary & Pep Talks

    Waiting for coffee doubles as high-energy live commentary, banter, and morning pep talks from behind the espresso bar.

  • Custom Steaming & Plant-Based Latte Art

    Lee crafts intricate latte art even with plant-based milks like soy, consistently tailoring extra-hot and exact-ratio orders.

  • Curated Band Posters & Window Book Library

    An artfully styled space lined with original band posters, modern prints, and neat rows of window books.

  • Little Extras for Kids & Order Memorization

    Staff welcome visiting families by slipping children a marshmallow on the side while remembering regular coffee orders by heart.

Before you head over

Key things to know about hours, vibe, and ordering before heading in

  • Arrive Early in the Morning

    The cafe caters to dawn starts and morning commuters with early operating hours that wrap up earlier than standard regional tourist venues. Plan to grab your cup early in the day.

  • Prepare for High-Energy Banter

    Expect loud, continuous banter and running commentary from the barista while your drink is prepared, setting an upbeat, communal, and highly vocal atmosphere.

  • Expect a Focused Drink and Grab-and-Go Setup

    Focus is kept on high-speed espresso, bespoke drinks, and quick takeaway items like toasties, with minimal sweet pastry options and crate seating outside rather than full dining.

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