Completely vegan deli selling fresh pastries, coffee, sandwiches, charcuterie, select produce and groceries, and take-home meals. Canteen serves dine-in food, including breakfast options, lunch plates, coffee, sandwiches, toasties and pastries, as well as hot and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Gluten-free options available. Deli shares premises with Smith & Daughters restaurant. Est. 2015 and relocated from 111 Moor St in 2021. Open Tue-Thu 8:00am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 8:30am-3:00pm.
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107 Cambridge St, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, 3066
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230 Reviews
First Review by sarah m
Jay13
Points +214
Delish!! - Edit
The food here is outstanding. The prices are a bit on the pricier end but being Collingwood you expect that. However the Spanish mushrooms and the Maury Ballstein are amazing. And they have plenty of gluten free options for those who are gluten intolerant, or celiac like myself.
Read moreA do recommend. Great coffee too.
Pros: Fully vegan, GF options (great gf bread!), Coffee
Cons: On the pricier end but worth it
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jessicalovescows
Points +426
One of my fave vegan places - Edit
Good range of food, from hot meals to cold salads and pastries. Also a deli section where you can buy cold cuts/meats and premade things like lasagne, pies etc. Tbh I've never had anything at S&D that I didn't like!
Read moreThey also do catering and catered our wedding, including the cake. So so so good!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-16
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Nic.S
Points +64
Go early! - Edit
We walked here from our city hotel....this is a good idea to walk off the calories! We arrived at 2pm and there wasn't a lot available so go early. What we had was delicious though, worth the walk, will need to revisit!
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crediblewitness
Points +1585
Vegan institution in Collingwood - Edit
Fun vibes, delicious Mediterranean food but a bit heavy (lots of pastry, cheese, oil, sugar)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-07
Tiggy
It’s a popular cafe with some nice food but the business is an example of plant-based capitalism, making money out of the popularity of plant-based food, but not vegan-owned.
Read moreSeitanicveg
what if someone who isn't vegan goes there and decides to make a change? Wouldn't that be a good thing? Once again you are shaming a business and owners when they don't fit your perfect 100% world view. I think Shannon has done good to promote veganism even if she isn't. Yeah she's in it to make money, but I suspect that was not her main reason for opening smith & deli and her other ventures.
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atlasaurus
Points +54
My favourite vegan spot - Edit
I love everything about Smith & Deli. The cinnamon doughnuts are to die for ✨, they are enormous and really fluffy and I cannot recommend them enough. Everything is vegan and delicious, and they have a huge variety of breakfast and lunch options. All the staff are so lovely, very LGBTQ friendly, and there are always some customers’ dogs having a great time too. 11/10
Read morePros: Loads of vegan menu options, Good vibes, Well priced
Tiggy
Not vegan-owned sadly.
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blovessummer
Points +362
My favourite - Edit
Everything here is always so good. Piggy bundy is my favourite sandwich but I’ve never been disappointed with anything. Today I decided to splurge on the fancy expensive European hot chocolate (with oat milk) and oh my goodness it was worth every cent. So smooth, sweet and delicious.
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franceshaha
Points +255
Melbourne's Vegan Haven - Edit
Smith & Deli is a completely vegan haven with sandwiches, pastries, salads, coffee, and grocery items, just off Smith St in Collingwood. They also have a full-service restaurant next door, Smith & Daughters.
Read moreUnfortunately the quality of food here has gone down in recent years, while the prices have continued to go up. Their sandwiches are now unfortunately pre-made, and their coffee is subpar (better options elsewhere in Melbourne!). However, their pastries are to die for. I highly recommend picking up one of their delicious cinnamon donuts or croissants.
They also offer made to order cakes which are consistently delicious!
If you're visiting Melbourne, I highly recommend picking up some baked goods to enjoy in a nearby park.
Pros: Amazing variety, vegan hub
Cons: Not great coffee, pre-made sandwiches, very expensive for the quality
Tiggy
There are a number of vegan restaurants in Melbourne that are vegan owned and operated, which S&D is not. I can’t feel like it is a vegan haven under those circumstances.
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Caitlee
Points +312
Definitely go try - Edit
So worth going to, the Parmageddon toastie is fantastic and there are incredible bakery options available too. A vegan deli heaven
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JessMurfin
Points +337
Delicious salads - Edit
Really delicious & flavourful salads. The eloté was new to me but really tasty & fresh, the mushroom salad was tender & flavourful & you can’t go wrong with pesto pasta! Quite pricey but worth it for the freshness & quality
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Rothkogirrl
Points +228
Vegan haven - Edit
Gorgeous place, can't think of anywhere quite like it... The food to die for, the choices abundant, the staff lovely and helpful bought some merchandise too.
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MarkoObradovic
Points +553
Ready for Round II - Edit
I might come back to Melbourne just to visit Smith & Deli again. The sandwiches, pastries, all delicious and exciting.
Read morePros: Creative Menu Items, beautiful cozy space, excellent taste
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Neth
Points +958
Best Bakery Deli - Edit
Smith & Deli has a wide range of sweets and savoury, deli, snacks as well as larger meal sized canteen food. My favourite sandwich is the Maury Ballstein. They have excellent strong chai (not unflavoured & watered down like most other places) and great coffee.
Read moreTiggy
I prefer the Little Havana and the Godfather II myself 🙂 but the sandwiches here are good 😋
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Oh and the Vegemite & cheese scroll is delicious
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Oh no you’re discovering all the skeletons in my closet. And I was trying so hard to appear squeaky clean.
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Maybe if you continue to stalk me for long enough you’ll be able to write an unauthorised biography of me.
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It’s fascinating how some self-styled ‘vegans’ will align themselves with the perpetrators of animal abuse just to discredit a vegan who annoys them because they are more committed or activist.
Read moreTiggy
@otherdimension Yeah well we know that’s what it’s always been about for you. You act as if my comments are just about me making myself look good. I believe you know very well that my comments are sincere but you gaslight me because my comments push a button for you and you react defensively. Anybody who witnessed the extent of your stalking of me on this website would immediately see something was not quite right with you. You don’t want to be friends with passionate vegans you’d rather criticise them for actually speaking up, under the pretext that this is elitist or self-righteous. The way you have called my comments ‘shaming’ has been ridiculous to the point of hilarity, and your defensiveness and psychological self-preservation has been transparent.
Read moreTiggy
@Neth I’m really sorry you have to have this nonsense come up on your feed or alerts. You shouldn’t have to deal with the bad behaviour of other HC members.
Read moreTiggy
If you can’t see that that is a way of gently highlighting a vegan option that somebody might choose over a nonvegan one then you are even less perceptive than I thought.
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@otherdimension I will not be engaging with your comments any more. Innocent bystanders are now experiencing vicarious harassment from your stalking of me on their reviews.
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jfgmead
Points +134
Great sandwiches and pastries - Edit
One of my go to places as a vegan living in Melbourne!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-18
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MeaganKiely
Points +805
Best vegan sandwich going around! - Edit
This place is one of my Melb faves! A must try 🤤
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ChiknPickle
Points +157
Excellent & one of a kind! - Edit
Superb every time! A great light filled environment that is surprisingly large inside with ample indoor and outdoor seating. The deli counter is an exciting experience, filled with a wide range of offerings from the classics antipasto🫒 and cheeses🧀 to Greek fish 🐟and Spanish prawns 🦐 ( heaps more)to be cooked up at home - all fully vegan of course!
Read moreThe sandwiches 🥪 are great, as well as the side dishes 🥗 and of course the pastries cabinet 🥐. There is also a selection of pantry and freezer items to buy, crisps, ice creams 🍦, sauces for eg and some Spanish vegan treats which is a nice homage to Shannon Martinez’ (the business creator/chef) cultural history.
Must tries: Spanish tortilla, Scramble bun, Vegemite scroll and chocolate cake
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-12
Pros: Ambience , Quantity and quality of menu items , Deli counter
Cons: That it’s not open everyday!
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divabam
Points +20
Best Breakfast / Lunch option - Edit
I got an almond croissant with my coffee - utterly divine, hard to find places to do vegan patisserie but there’s lots to choose here! I also got a Fogless Sando, made of tempeh😄
Read morePros: Croissant, Doughnuts, Sandwiches
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JackRock-ThatVeganDad
Points +198
One of the best - Edit
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read moreI recently had the pleasure of visiting Smith & Deli in Collingwood, and let me tell you, it exceeded all expectations!
The menu offers an array of options, from hearty breakfast toasties to decadent loaded sandwiches, all bursting with flavour and creativity. The 'Egg Martinez' was a personal favourite, with it being a creative knock-off of a Maccas Egg & Bacon McMuffin.
The affordability of the menu (toasties range from $10-18) combined with the innovative flavour combinations makes it a must-visit for anyone craving delicious vegan food.
On top of all of this, their vegan bakery items are definitely one of the best available in Melbourne - with their bakery items often rotating. (think donuts, cookies, slices, croissants and more!).
I honestly can't imagine anyone being unhappy with the food offering.
Just be mindful to get there early, as we went on a Sunday morning (around 10am) and we were lucky to get a seat!
Pros: Affordable, One-stop spot for vegans, Delicious food
Cons: Can get busy - struggle to find a seat
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SaraNorlin
Points +3746
Delicious - Edit
The sandwiches were great! Plus I loved the little pantry they had in the shop. I wish the music was a little quieter but at least there was outside seating away from it.
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Waterfall76
Points +20
Lost its soul.. - Edit
Came back after three years to discover a cafeteria selling China made socks and other crude promotional offerings. The food is expensive and the quality is not nearly as good as it was. $50 for two toasted sandwiches and two drinks. Worse than that, the spirit and vibe of the place, though glossier is just commercial and sad. Not going back.
Read morePros: At least it’s all vegan
Cons: Ambience, Prices , Lower quality and staff lacking passion
chatreuse
Yeah no where near as good as it was. I hardly think to go here now, whereas it was first choice before.
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bryonyhickson
Points +1064
One of the best vegan cafes I’ve ever been to. - Edit
So many options! So many. The breakfast options are absolutely outstanding. Really enjoyed.
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LisaSpykers
Points +8739
Shame about the rude server - Edit
The first place I go to eat back home after being overseas for a few years and I'm greeted with an awful attitude and accused of "touching the glass and breathing over the food" when I was simply pointing to the baked goods. I couldn't believe the way the rude server spoke to me. I can't recall a server being that rude while I've been overseas. What a way to start my visit here!
Read moreAs for the food itself, it's really tasty as I remember it (albeit expensive as pretty much all of Melbourne is nowadays, especially with the weekend surcharge). Shame that guy dampend my experience.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-21
Cons: Expensive
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ErinJordanna
Points +466
Great lunch options - Edit
I love this place for lunch options as they have some yummy rolls & sandwiches like egg roll, bacon egg role and rueben sandwich (to name a few!). Also have lots of baked goods and vegan grocery items. Can't go wrong!
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philwky
Points +3351
Fantastic - Edit
Great sandwiches, with lots of great additional extras.
Read moreSome good shop options too, all delivered with a friendly smile and great service.
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JanisShoesmith
Points +143
Delicious lunch - Edit
The food here is delicious and they have an extensive menu of hot and cold food.
Read moreCan get a wine or beer to go with lunch.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Pros: Extensive menu , Great music , Not too expensive
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rymc
Points +562
Every vegan deli should learn from this spot - Edit
I really, really like down to earth deli experiences like this. We stopped in before they closed and grabbed a few things - sausage roll, egg salad, and Greek fish.
Read moreAll very good but notable highlights were the egg salad and fish. The former has good seasoning and texture, and the latter has a neat flakiness to it that I haven’t had yet. Dunno what they do but am glad they do it.
Strong coffee as well which is always a plus. No complaints whatsoever.
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ribbononmywrist
Points +328
A Must Visit - Edit
Love all of the food! Egg Martinez is a must try!
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aphantomspalate
Points +626
Lost for words for how delicious everything is - Edit
This place (and even smith & daughters) truly push the boundaries of what vegan food is. All sandwiches and salads are well balanced in taste, and the sauces are unique. I'll admit the coffee could probably be a bit better, but the main star of the show is the deli set out and the wide options you can choose here.
Read moreNot to mention their mystery boxes that you can get at the end of the day on door dash, is such good value for money.
For the time I spent in Melbourne, I only got my food from here and I do not regret anything.
Pros: Good value for money if you get the mystery boxes
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