Overview

• Good Food’s annual Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025 shortlist includes Maria, Gojo Ethiopian Cafe and Roslyn Thai Cafe as finalists
• Maria’s Mexican-inspired menu at the Dandenongs foot features crunchy chicken-skin burrito bowls, Mexican hot chocolate with churro and a vegan “benny” topped with cashew hollandaise
• Gojo Ethiopian Cafe secured its finalist slot for best coffee by offering a traditional coffee ceremony complete with pan-roasted beans, incense and sweet popcorn
• Roslyn Thai Cafe is recognised for its fragrant signature dishes such as caramelised pork belly on rice and silky pork congee with most savoury plates priced under $20
• All three venues cater to diverse diets with vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free choices and sunny outdoor seating options