A Melbourne-based specialty coffee roaster and café, founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Nolan and Shari Hirte. Renowned for pioneering the Australian café model, Proud Mary combines exceptional coffee with innovative brunch offerings and heartfelt service. The company emphasizes direct relationships with coffee producers, sourcing high-quality beans through long-term partnerships that support and uplift farming communities 

Expanding internationally, Proud Mary established a presence in the United States with cafés in Portland, Oregon (2017), and Austin, Texas (2022).

In 2025, Proud Mary was ranked the fourth best café globally at the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops Gala in Madrid, highlighting its significant impact on the international coffee scene.