mr baxter, west footscray

Mr Baxter is the freshest spot to land in WeFo and Mamma is already planning her next visit!

Serving up everything bagels, loaded sandos, specialty drinks and insane NY-style cookies, this gorgeous little café is quickly becoming a local favourite!

From the moment you walk in, the vibe is fantastic. Mamma loves the colours - that blue and white, with brass trims, from the napkins to the cups - every detail has been thought through and done to perfection. The lovely owners, Helen and Steve, have created the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home and all the staff are so lovely too.

The menu here is on point, with everything on offer featuring a fun Asian-inspired twist. Think yuzu and matcha cream cheese, miso honey bacon and wasabi red slaw packed into perfectly toasted bagels and loaded sandwiches.

Mamma’s favourites? The Mr Smokey Chicken and Signature Pastrami bagels are absolute standouts, while the Umami Steak and Crispy Fried Chicken sandwiches are also next-level delicious. You can choose your bagel style too, with plain, everything, gluten free and sesame options available. Mamma also LOVES that there’s a dedicated kids menu for the minis, with simple crowd pleasers like cheese or egg and bacon melts available. Plus, there’s a huge range of hot and cold drinks on offer from quality coffee and matcha drinks through to refreshing iced drinks.

And then there are the cookies. Ohhh the cookies. Helen also owns The Cookie Cart and her NY-style loaded cookies are worth the visit alone. Choose from flavours like Bueno, choc chip, Biscoff, pandan coconut and more - all baked by Helen herself, and very moreish! Thick, chunky, gooey and just delicious, these are the kind of cookies you’ll be thinking about long after you leave.

One to check out folks!

the details

1/1 Ormond Road
West Footscray


opening hours
Tuesday - Sunday
6.30am - 4pm

mammas special mention
There is a cute playground nearby at Hansen Reserve.