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 9:00am-3:00pm. Closed Sun-Tue. Kitchen closes 2.30pm.
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34 Station Rd, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia, 3192
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Last update on 17 Dec 2025 by madelinek
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Added by PotatoesTho on 18 Mar 2019
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60 Reviews
First Review by EmmaZ
ScottBaird
Points +27
Wish they were open more - Edit
Toasties, sandwiches, pies, cake, coffee all delicious. Simple food, but really well made and super friendly staff... My only complaint is that they're not open before 10am or early in the week.
Read moretardis3
Even though you just posted this comment, maybe you’re not aware that Love Madre has been closed for a month or more as the business was sold and the new owners haven’t done anything with it yet
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Issygreen
Points +218
Reliably excellent - Edit
I keep coming back to this place and bringing people with me too, because it’s always great!
Read moreIt’s not a huge menu but what they do, they do well. Delicious loaded toasted sandwiches and cafe drinks! They have a nice range of sweet things too.
Last time I was here I got the souvlaki toastie. Can highly recommend!
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jessicalovescows
Points +626
Delicious comfort foods - Edit
Some really tasty food! I ordered the souvlaki toastie, it was so delish. Fresh, creamy, cheesy - super yum. Great coffee. Also lots of desserts and take home options, both savoury and sweet.
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tinnedbeans
Points +1659
Mmm toastie - Edit
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.
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Black Seville
Points +2451
Small cozy cafe - Edit
Small cozy cafe with nice staff. There is a variety of food and two tables inside for eating in.
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smithers_
Points +134
The BEST toasties ever - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Amazing toasties, Great options
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stopsign38
Points +1842
Awesome little all vegan cafe - Edit
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.
Read moreHave 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
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eien
Points +462
Great toasties! - Edit
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.
Read moreWill be back for more when I'm in the area again.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-22
Pros: Toasties, Croissant
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emu_wifey
Points +50
Such yummy toasties and baclava - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Flavours, Customer service
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9775
Delicious food and near public transport - Edit
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.
Read moreWe 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
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MarleyTyler
Points +1077
Great little vegan cafe - Edit
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.
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blovessummer
Points +362
Love this place! - Edit
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!
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crediblewitness
Points +1764
Bayside vegan - Edit
great selection & take home goods
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franceshaha
Points +263
Dreamy Vegan Toasties! - Edit
My favourite local vegan spot!
Read moreI 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
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Vegan bear 32
Points +78
Best little gem! - Edit
This is such a gem, great toasties, good selection of pantry and vegan cheeseessss!!!!!! And the staff is great too xxxx
Read morePros: Food, Vegan cheese selection, Staff
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chatreuse
Points +4828
OMG soo good! - Edit
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.
Read moreI 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
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TazR
Points +140
Best Smashed Avo! - Edit
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.
Read moreAlso, 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
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Sunny420
Points +66
Best vegan toasties in Melbourne - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Everything
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MichLeanne
Points +326
Yum toasties gf options - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Friendly , So many chocolates (inc KitKat!) , Fridge with cheese.
terria
Sounds delicious! 😋
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MiffyMills
Points +1039
You will not regret - Edit
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
Read morePros: Vegans versions of cafe favourites, Everything is so delicious , Big variety
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Ninnaskitchenbrighton
Points +184
Love this place. Great food with a friendly smile. - Edit
Family owned cafe with incredible food. A must visit I!!
Read morePros: Incredible food
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Gluttonous-Gourmand
Points +368
Great little fully vegan cafe - Edit
Lovely friendly helpful staff with delicious food, heaps of sweet treats & groceries to boot.
Read moreI 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.
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madelinek
Points +2906
lovely💗💓💗🌱💕💕🥑💚 - Edit
yummy vegan food! not that many gf options but such a great atmosphere and sweetest staff:)
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MrJan2022
Points +16
Love it - Edit
Great place to grab some nice Vegan food. Had the cheeseburger sandwich multiple times.
Read moreThey sell some nice cheeses and other vegan stuff as well.
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tkee1212
Points +17
Absolutely perfect - Edit
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!
Read moreOh 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
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Paul_Candy
Points +67
Our go to weekend spot - Edit
Have been here numerous times. Lovely staff, good comfort food. We love the milkshakes and the nachos.
Read morePros: Take away, Reliable
Cons: Not much seating, Quite oily food
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mumma_bev
Points +221
I’m in toastie heaven - Edit
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.
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