Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Australian

Vegetarian cafe offering all vegan food dishes such as toasties, meals, raw slices, croissants, açai bowls, pies and smoothies, as well as deli and pantry items. Limited indoor seating. No toasties on Wednesdays. Offers dairy milk for coffee drinks only. Open Wed-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue. Kitchen closes 2.30pm.


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57 Reviews

First Review by EmmaZ

tinnedbeans

Points +1134

Vegan
14 Jun 2025

Mmm toastie

Really cozy café! A bit out of the way for me so this was more of a special trip. Had the mushroom latte (caramel notes!) and the souvlaki toastie. Lots of lettuce but nice to have a protein in there.

Black Seville

Points +2409

Vegan
27 Jan 2025

Small cozy cafe

Small cozy cafe with nice staff. There is a variety of food and two tables inside for eating in.

Tiggy

10 Feb 2025

Devastated to see they’re now serving animal abuse and secretions.

Black Seville

11 Feb 2025

smithers_

Points +121

Vegan
22 Jan 2025

The BEST toasties ever

Love this place so much!! The cheeseburger and souvlaki toasties are a must try. Coffees are always delicious too. They have a range of vegan grocery items including cheeses, mayo, potato chips and other vegan goodies. Definitely worth a visit!

Pros: Lovely staff, Amazing toasties, Great options

stopsign38

Points +1449

Vegan
12 Nov 2024

Awesome little all vegan cafe

Vegan cafe and small store. Small selection of meals and toasties, all delicious. Lots of slices and biscuits, pies and focaccias too. And very friendly staff.

Have had the smashed avo (with vegan feta), pesto toastie and açai bowl. Have taken home lemon cheesecake slice, biscoff cookie, and apple and sage sausages.

And a macadamia milk latte might be the new go to when available.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-12

Pros: Vegan toasties, Vegan cakes and slices , Vegan deli, snack and fridge items

eien

Points +290

Vegan
22 Aug 2024

Great toasties!

Toasties were so good and they also have a variety of other food items. Their vegan croissant was so good, a bit pricey but worth it for the sheer size of it.
Will be back for more when I'm in the area again.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-22

Pros: Toasties, Croissant

emu_wifey

Points +50

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

Such yummy toasties and baclava

I’m visiting from Bris I found them on happy cow and I had such lovely food. Baclavas, chilli hot chocolate and the BLT toastie. The bread was really yum and salted to perfection. Hoping to come back. Definitely come here if you’re looking for some wholesome food. They also sell some yummy pantry vegan items and vegan lollies/chocolate.

Pros: Flavours, Customer service

Kittybiscuit

Points +9151

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Delicious food and near public transport

14/07/24 it’s been a while but I went with a vegan group today. It’s an easy train ride from flinders st (or Frankston if coming from the other direction) and then a 5 min walk. I ordered the cheesy toasty and a double espresso with a mint hot chocolate. The staff were absolutely lovely. I loved the toastie and the drinks. So delicious and I bought a couple of yummy treats from there too.

We came here for breakfast. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while. I had a large coffee with soy and was delighted that dark chocolate was on top. There are a few table ps inside with 6-8 chairs at each plus a bench. I ordered the big breakfast and was very very full. The rosti was particularly delicious and I liked that there were bits of everything so you could try a few different things. I liked that you gave a choice of different breads. My partner had the pancakes. Some syrup would be lovely with them but they tasted nice. The menu looked quite long and I must admit I didn’t read all of it as I saw the big madre! Id like to go here again.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-14

MarleyTyler

Points +850

Vegan
05 Jul 2024

Great little vegan cafe

Wonderful to have a 100% vegan cafe. I had the mushroom and cheese toastie which was yum. Can’t wait to try the other items. It’s a very small place with friendly staff.

Tiggy

05 Jul 2024

There’s only 100% vegan 🌱 🤩 Any less is not vegan 😢. Yay! I love this place 💜 😃

blovessummer

Points +362

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Love this place!

The food and drinks are always amazing and then it’s all presented by the loveliest people you could ask for. Only good things to say about this place. Just love it!

crediblewitness

Points +1721

Vegan
07 May 2024

Bayside vegan

great selection & take home goods

Tiggy

07 May 2024

franceshaha

Points +263

Vegan
01 May 2024

Dreamy Vegan Toasties!

My favourite local vegan spot!

I almost always get a Cheeseburger Toastie ($16), but everything I've tried on their extensive menu is delicious - I've never had a bad meal here!

They offer six different toasties, full meals including: smashed avo, açai bowl, and nachos, as well as a range of sweet and savoury pastries. They also have a small grocery section with both pantry items and fridge goods including vegan cheese and mock meats.

The staff are lovely and worth a visit!

Pros: Lovely staff, delicious vegan toasties, grocery items

Vegan bear 32

Points +78

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Best little gem!

This is such a gem, great toasties, good selection of pantry and vegan cheeseessss!!!!!! And the staff is great too xxxx

Pros: Food, Vegan cheese selection, Staff

chatreuse

Points +4117

Vegan
29 Jan 2024

OMG soo good!

The cheesy mushroom toastie was absolutely delicious. The cheese was so melty, the mushrooms were generously flavoured with garlic and thyme, and the red onion really was the perfect addition to the mix, flavourful but not overpowering.
I can't wait to go back to try the pesto, and souvlaki toasties.
We also got the espresso martini bar, which was quite dark/bitter chocolate, and I'm pretty sure was a raw dessert, which I don't enjoy.

Mixed souvlaki toastie: good with fresh salad, but can taste the coconut in the tzatziki, and not enough garlic or dill.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-16

Pros: cheesy mushroom toastie, lovely friendly service

TazR

Points +140

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

Best Smashed Avo!

We always get the smashed avo every time and is still my very favourite place to go. Also had the mixed souvlaki toastie which was amazing to no suprise. We try something different along with the smashed avo every time and always very tasty. Staff are super lovely and it’s a very calm and relaxing environment.

Also, Oreo milkshake is a must everytime we go

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-06

Pros: Value for money , AMAZING smashed avo, Friendly and welcoming staff

Sunny420

Points +66

Vegan
22 Oct 2023

Best vegan toasties in Melbourne

Literally the best toasties in Melbourne. The pesto and BLT are my favourites, closely followed by the souvlaki! The strawberry milkshakes also rule. Love this beautiful place so much!!!!!! Lots of great pantry and fridge products too.

Pros: Everything

MichLeanne

Points +314

Vegan
26 Aug 2023

Yum toasties gf options

Lovely service, tasty toasties - the gf burger one was a double decker which was great because gf bread is often smaller. I love the bread off cuts sold - I used some to make garlic bread that night.

Pros: Friendly , So many chocolates (inc KitKat!) , Fridge with cheese.

terria

27 Aug 2023

MiffyMills

Points +947

Vegan
04 May 2023

You will not regret

We moved to the area a few months ago and this immediately became our favourite Cafe. Really great range of food and everything i have tried has been 10/10, but the BLT is my favourite. It's so nice to have vegan food that isn't just the "healthy whole food" type variety . You will not regret eating at Love Madre

Pros: Vegans versions of cafe favourites, Everything is so delicious , Big variety

Ninnaskitchenbrighton

Points +184

Vegan
04 Apr 2023

Love this place. Great food with a friendly smile.

Family owned cafe with incredible food. A must visit I!!

Pros: Incredible food

Gluttonous-Gourmand

Points +298

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Great little fully vegan cafe

Lovely friendly helpful staff with delicious food, heaps of sweet treats & groceries to boot.
I had the garlicky mushroom & cheddar toastie which was superb - thick slabs of crunchy sourdough cooked to perfection filled with the best cheese I've tasted (bought some home from their grocery section) and plump juicy garlicky mushrooms.

madelinek

Points +2707

Vegan
17 Mar 2023

lovely💗💓💗🌱💕💕🥑💚

yummy vegan food! not that many gf options but such a great atmosphere and sweetest staff:)

MrJan2022

Points +16

Vegan
23 Dec 2022

Love it

Great place to grab some nice Vegan food. Had the cheeseburger sandwich multiple times.
They sell some nice cheeses and other vegan stuff as well.

tkee1212

Points +17

Vegan
19 Nov 2022

Absolutely perfect

Love Madre honestly has it all. Fully vegan menu with loads of options for all sorts of tastes. We tried two different original paninis, both were so full of flavour and filling as well. We also tried a creamy mushroom pie which was super tasty, as well as several sweet treats (a cookie sandwich and two of the muffins) which were all amazing. The staff were so smiley, friendly, attentive and fun. They also took extra care after learning about my nut allergy. I would go to Love Madre every day if I could!

Oh also check out their generous and hugely varied range of vegan treats including an impressive variety of dairy free cheese and chocolate! Also plenty of giftable buys.

Thanks so much everyone at Love Madre!! This place is the vegan dream.

Pros: Loads of original tasty vegan options , Huge range of products , Lovely staff

Paul_Candy

Points +67

Vegan
01 Sep 2022

Our go to weekend spot

Have been here numerous times. Lovely staff, good comfort food. We love the milkshakes and the nachos.

Pros: Take away, Reliable

Cons: Not much seating, Quite oily food

mumma_bev

Points +221

Vegan
31 Jul 2022

I’m in toastie heaven

I got the BLT toastie and in was delish and very filling. Lots of really good options on the menu. A really nice intimate atmosphere with friendly staff. Lots of lovey pastries and biscuits and lots of specialty grocery items to buy.

divlauren

Points +182

Vegan
27 Jul 2022

Cosy cafe with yummy toasties, pastries, and vegan groceries!

Such a cosy cafe with a varied menu of interesting drinks and yummy toasties. They have a wide range of vegan pastries available and a large selection of vegan groceries like chocolates, lollies, mock meats, and cheeses.

Pros: Delicious food and drink, Vegan groceries, Heaps of yummy pastries

Gaylef

Points +138

Vegetarian
13 Jul 2022

Delicious and great atmosphere

We enjoyed going here last week! I had a delicious chickpea and veg curry, and my kids enjoyed their cheese and tomato toasties.

JeanMenere

Points +26

Vegan
11 Apr 2022

My favourite cafe in Cheltenham

This place is always good and the staff are so lovely! I love the menu items and there’s so many yum treats in the cabinet too!

Pros: All vegan, Vegan snacks you can buy, Lovely service




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