Martha Ray's - Fitzroy

I have walked down Brunswick Street many times, but I have always been in a rush and never had the chance to stop at the cafes and venues. However, Martha Ray's caught my attention with its beautiful blue decor and happy vibes. It seemed like a hidden gem, so I finally visited last week for some much-needed coffee. I was impressed by the simplicity, authenticity, and beauty of this place and decided to spend some time enjoying their menu. I appreciate trying new things, but also enjoy simple and delicious meals. Martha Ray's was a ray of sunshine that I will definitely visit again.

Lovely atmosphere, a gorgeous cafe to sit in to enjoy your coffee or meal. Coffee was great, I had a flat white and an espresso. And the chicken sandwich was delicious. Friendly staff and good service.

The sandwiches at this restaurant are delicious and straightforward. When I arrived at 2pm, they had already sold out of half of their sandwich choices, so I ended up ordering the Classic and the Eggplant. The food reminds me of homemade cooking, executed flawlessly. While the Classic sandwich was just okay for me, I would definitely reorder the Eggplant. The server wearing a hat was fantastic - laid-back, friendly, and completely genuine.

I enjoyed the delicious Pork belly baguette, and my friend looooved his Reuben!!! Yum yum yum!!! Great coffee too! We could see the Reuben's walking out the door for mass lunch deliveries; good sign!

I've been here about three times. I've ordered the chicken sandwich twice and the Reuben once. I didn't have the best experience the first time. The sandwich was made in a different bread than what the menu said, and the waitress took forever to take my order (despite the place being almost empty) and wasn't at all friendly. After that, I came back and the two following times were great. Good service and the food was delicious! Also, the coffee is really good (I've tried the long black only) as well as their hot chocolate. Another plus it's that it doesn't get too busy, which is unusual for the area.