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Attention to detail is apparent everywhere, and nowhere more so that in my coffee cup — which is where you would want it to be!
That's the thought that was on my mind as I ploughed through my piccolo ($3.50) at Proud Mary recently. The barista behind the machine on the day was in fine form as the first coffee, made from the house espresso blend, exhibited notes of caramel and pistachio on a rich and creamy palate.
And my second coffee (made from a single-origin Costa Rican) featured aromas of almond, hot buttered popcorn and coconut cream on a savoury palate, with traces of tobacco and spice predominating.
Interesting menu touches such as a seared tuna with grilled asparagus on a warm potato salad with caper dressing ($17.50) make for appealing lunch items. While the crushed avocado on toast, served with a roast tomato salsa, rocket and lemon ($12.50) — available on the breakfast menu — offers excellent value!
The space itself is wide and spacious, and filled with natural light due to its corner location. Combined with the seemingly obligatory Clover and Syphon (the specialised professional coffee filter/drip systems) Proud Mary's coffee credentials are firmly stamped on the Melbourne scene.
Proud Mary 172 Oxford Street Collingwood Vic 3066 Ph: (03) 9417 5930 For more great café reviews head to www.cremamagazine.com.au
