Emmett T.
Yelp
Molly's is the first cafe I have encountered in which there was inside seating, an outdoor covered patio, and a rooftop deck. Located in the heart of Mission Beach, half of the former Saska's footprint was transformed into this Tulum-inspired, two-story setup. The other half is now a steakhouse (Moe's) which is under the same ownership. A pizzeria was the last business to occupy the space before this cafe. One drawback of being on the beachfront is the lack of parking. Open curbside spaces were very difficult to find, especially on the weekends.
Since my visit early last month, the hours of operation have been modified. They now open at 7:30 am with a closing time of 3 pm on Monday to Wednesday and 9 pm on Thursday to Sunday. The daytime menu had breakfast fare, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, salads, and sides. After 3 pm, the food was limited to pizzas and salads. The upstairs bar was where beer, wine, and well over a dozen craft cocktails were prepared.
You order at the service counter and then take a number to a table where a server can locate you. At the counter were multiple displays of baked goods and pastries. I picked two items to bring home for later consumption. They were a Cinnamon Roll and an Egg Pesto Bun. The cream frosting on the roll was so decadent. The bun was like a danish but instead of a sweet middle, there was a savory egg and pesto mixture.
I ordered a Shakshouka as my dine-in item. Baked eggs, spicy tomato sauce, peppers, onions, bacon, spinach, and feta cheese were served in a small cast iron pan with three pieces of grilled bread on the side. If anything, I could have used more bread to help sop up the yummy stew. The food was solid, however what elevated my rating to five stars was the layout of Molly's. I didn't head upstairs to check out the deck, but based on the social media photos, I can imagine how nice it is up there to enjoy brunch on a sunny day.