Matilda, a café and corner store in Mont Albert North, Melbourne, draws inspiration from owner Jacinta Price's travels in France. The establishment offers a predominantly vegan menu featuring a variety of sandwiches, from classic ham-and-cheese toasties to bagels loaded with different fillings like egg and bacon, haloumi, smoked salmon, and vegan options. Vegetarian dishes such as the Matilda toastie, combining roasted pumpkin with kale, vegan feta, and onion jam, are also available.
The café is known for its freshly baked treats, including apple cinnamon scrolls, scones, brownies, cakes, and a popular hazelnut espresso cake. Breakfast options range from overnight oats with blackberry compote to breakfast toast with soft-boiled eggs, lemon ricotta, dukkah, and cherry tomatoes. The Take Me to Paris set offers a selection of mini bowls with oats, croissants, jam, butter, orange juice, and Inglewood coffee for a delightful morning meal.
Matilda not only excels in culinary offerings but also features a range of homewares from local artisans. Customers can find items such as Robert Gordon pottery, candles from Make Scents of It, Emma Kate Co planners, vases from Marmoset Found, Alignment affirmation cards, cookbooks, and products from brands like Holy Crumpets, St David Dairy, Orchard St, Love Tea, Monday Distillery, and Jam Lady Jam within the café's inviting space.