Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, you immediately sense the heritage of the beautiful Sydney building. Collaborating with numerous recognized Australian artists, designers, and florists, the team behind Mayflower has breathed life into its historical roots, once an Art Deco Florist in the 1990s. Co-owners Kevin Ly, formerly of Brewristas, and Christian Lee have drawn inspiration from the venue’s floral past to shape its future, infusing the dream-like dining room with echoes of its origins—bold art deco paintings, lavish French floristry, and exquisite pink marble finishes. Everywhere you look, pieces of art and culture adorn their Darlinghurst sanctuary. The name Mayflower pays homage to the historical ship that carried pilgrims from England to the US in search of religious freedom. In this spirit, Mayflower celebrates the pilgrims’ fortitude, courage, and quest for liberty, symbolizing owners Kevin Ly and Christian Lee’s journey towards their vision for the cafe.
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Step in and feel all your worries melt away as you tuck into their intricate dishes along with a cup of fresh, delightful coffee.
We love their Ferrero Rocher French Toast with hazelnuts, sour cream & grilled peaches, Croque Monsieur with an irresistible truffle paste, and Calamari with kaffir lime salt, sansho pepper, lemon & fermented kombu soy sauce. Yum!
Co-owner Kevin Ly, went from a Mechanical Engineer to a respected barista in his very own cafe. Kevin boasts a credible reputation in the food and dining industry having many of his meals and venues featured on the Huffington Post UK, DailyMail UK, BuzzFeed, Broadsheet, concrete playground, big review TV, SMH, and The Daily Telegraph.
His partner Christian lee is an entrepreneurial spirit with an extensive business portfolio. Christian has an eye for excellence and skill for bringing incredible visions to life!
Together, with former Momofuku Seiobo chef Jihwan Choi (Banksii, Bar H, Daylesford’s Lake House) and a team of Nationally recognized baristas, The Mayflower brings a luxurious and prestige, yet humble brunch spot for locals and tourists from across the globe alike.