Marios Cafe
Editorial
In the chaotic orbit of the everyday city, we encounter all sorts of explosions. Things change. Things move. Other things are swallowed whole into the wormholes of oblivion. In this crazy constellation, not much remains the same. But, the small star of Marios' remains a fixed point.
There are several Marios responsible for this single institution. Each Mario, apparently, knows how to place an apostrophe - it's Marios' not Mario's. And each Mario knows that there will always be a market in Melbourne for a bolshie café that does not change or bend. While some find the hauteur of Marios' staff unpleasant, others find it delightful enough to return again and again.
If we weren't a bit terrified of all of the Marios, we'd tell you that the food can be inconsistent. We can openly tell you that the coffee is first rate.
If you fancy being reprimanded by one of these long-aproned waiters, here's a tip: ask for your coffee with low-fat soy milk. You will almost certainly trigger a sniff, an impeccably arched eyebrow and the explanation that Marios' Does Not Do That Sort of Thing. It's full cream cow's milk or it's off to the commune for you, Sonny Jim.
So, unless your lactose intolerance is going to take you to the emergency room, take the coffee as they serve it. It's good. Since opening its haughty doors, Marios' has been making perfect coffee. And, don't think they're going to change their blend, either. Grinders Coffee has been coursing through the machine since the beginning.
SM King, October 2010
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Iolanda
July 04, 2008
Grinders coffee? C'mon Mario, you could do better than that. This Coco Cola brand coffee really doesn't do justice to the great small romantic place to enjoy a coffee at the window or at a table.
October 14, 2010
A sensational Friday night dinner spot to enjoy with a glass on Pinot. Awesome
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