Proud Mary Cafe

"Proud Mary Cafe is a local offshoot of an Australian all-day cafe, like the ones that popularized flat whites and avocado toasts in the States. You should stop into the airy, narrow space in Alberta for a meticulous pour-over made from Panamanian geisha beans (that have won awards, if you care about that kind of thing) or sit at a table with a sourdough toast slathered simply with Vegemite. For breakfast, the ricotta hotcake is a favorite for good reason: It changes with the seasons, so you’ll never eat the same version twice. You might find it topped with poached pears, coconut sesame crisp, and matcha crumble in fall, or key lime custard, whipped mascarpone, hibiscus syrup, and basil oil in the summer." - krista garcia

"Proud Mary Cafe is a local offshoot of an Australian all-day cafe, like the ones that popularized flat whites and avocado toasts in the States. You should stop into the airy, narrow space in Alberta for a meticulous pour-over made from Panamanian geisha beans (that have won awards, if you care about that kind of thing) or sit at a table with a sourdough toast slathered simply with Vegemite. For breakfast, the ricotta hotcake is a favorite for good reason: it changes with the seasons, so you’ll never eat the same version twice. You might find it topped with poached pears, coconut sesame crisp, and matcha crumble in fall, or key lime custard, whipped mascarpone, hibiscus syrup, and basil oil in the summer." - Krista Garcia

"This Australian outpost is known for its exceptional coffee roasts and its outstanding brunch fare, often utilizing interesting fermented elements and umami bombs. The hash wrap is a standout on the menu, with smoked pork belly, potato hash, and fried eggs in a tortilla. For something on the lighter side, opt for the green shakshuka or overnight oats." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Nathan Williams

"For years, Australian-born coffee roaster and cafe Proud Mary has served eye-catching breakfasts that Portlanders love to Instagram. The pandemic birthed a new era of Proud Mary, one that’s more adaptable to any type of morning. Pre-work meals can involve leisurely breakfasts of ricotta hotcakes with decadent toppings like whipped yuzu cheesecake filling or poached pears, a quick post-workout green smoothie, or a pre-ordered sausage roll and flat white to-go. The breakfast hash — a crispy hash brown cake with bagna cauda and thick pieces of unctuous pork belly — is as good as ever." - Zoe Baillargeon, Janey Wong

"Proud Mary Coffee may hail from Australia, but it has solidified its status as a Portland go-to when visiting the Alberta neighborhood. Coffee drinkers shopping for beans to take home can choose between roasts described as “mild, wild, curious, and deluxe,” ranging from geshas to blends to single origin roasts. At the cafe, milk drink aficionados can find things like flat whites, piccolos, and mochas; black coffee lovers will find a full slate of V60 pour-over options, ranging from Cup of Excellence selections to 96-hour anaerobic catuai. There will always be an affordable drip coffee and at least two highly sought-after gesha options on the pour-over menu, a luxury coffee variety typically offered at a high price. It’s not uncommon to walk up to Proud Mary on a random Tuesday morning and find it jam-packed with urban brunch enthusiasts seeking an elevated avocado toast or a potato hash doused in bagna cauda." - Katrina Yentch, Nathan Williams