Cafe · Healesville
The Mare Coffee Co.
Cafe in Healesville known for helpful barista, friendly hosts.
About The Mare Coffee Co.
A relaxed café favoured by locals in, The Mare Coffee Co. sits in Healesville and holds a 4.7-star rating across 165 Google reviews. Like many Yarra Valley cafés, the pull here is a combination of solid coffee, considered food, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that suits everyone from weekend escape-the-city brunchers to local regulars.
Expect quality coffee, a focused brunch menu through to early afternoon, and the kind of all-day food that suits whether you're starting a Yarra Valley drive or wrapping one up. Most stop service mid-afternoon, so plan accordingly.
Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "Fabulous Coffee and a great chat, glad we got in as the blinds were down and closed sign on the door, I went back to see the door was slightly ajar and before we knew it we were being welcomed inside! Hopefully we can…"
The Mare Coffee Co. operates 6 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary. Weekend mornings get busy from around 9am through 11am — visit earlier or post-noon for shorter waits.
You'll find The Mare Coffee Co. at 268 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia. Worth combining with a longer drive through the Yarra Valley to break up the day.
Why visit
- ✓ Top-rated by locals — 4.7★ across 165 reviews
- ✓ Quality coffee and breakfast/brunch service
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Easy Healesville drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
Casual seating, table service or counter ordering, and most visits wrap up inside an hour. Quality coffee is a given; the food tends to be brunch-focused, with most kitchens stopping hot food service mid-afternoon.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 268 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open 6 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
What guests are saying
"Fabulous Coffee and a great chat, glad we got in as the blinds were down and closed sign on the door, I went back to see the door was slightly ajar and before we knew it we were being welcomed inside! Hopefully we can get our coffee again this morning! 🤣 👍"