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Lacto
Asian
Australian
Social enterprise café where the profits go to programs aimed to alleviate youth homelessness. Menu includes banana blossom croquettes, crispy Sichuan tofu, smashed avocado, and salad rolls. Drinks include hot/iced coffee, chai, and hot chocolate, as well as hot black & herbal tea. Reported closed December 2025.
14 Reviews
First Review by Kittybiscuit
RobinThompson
Points +26
No longer vegetarian - now serves animal meat - Edit
Used to be fully vego cafe, but since October 2025 or so they are serving dead animals :(
Read moreThe previously delicious vegan sausage roll is now made of animal pork :(
Pros: Friendly service, Has plenty of vegan options still
Cons: Now serving dead animals when it didn't used to, No longer an ethical cafe, Vegan sausage roll is no more
Guest
lewismatthews
Points +31
Now meat friendly. - Edit
Loved this place for years. Felt like a real haven for ethical choices. Now it’s just another cafe that serves meat and dairy. Really disappointing.
Read morecassar
Confirmed, still set up for a good cause, youth homeless, but has sausage rolls, chicken and bacon rolls now 😔
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Jennamay
Points +644
Delicious vegan brekkie roll - Edit
The vegan version of the brekkie roll was delicious. I asked if I could swap the egg for something else, and the lovely staff members recommended a potato rosti. It was delicious! They use a ciabatta roll as the brioche is not vegan.
Read morePros: Vegan brekkie roll, Coffee, Friendly service
Guest
lrjs
Points +159
Delicious - Edit
Lots of vegan options, clearly labelled. I enjoyed a type of Focaccia.
Read moreNote: 10% surcharge on weekends.
Guest
VeganVampyr
Points +175
For (some reason it has) Change(d). - Edit
The service is great and the food is really good and not expensive.
Read moreBut generally the food appears to be vego with some vegan options..
I'll try to remember to snap a photo next time..
Ask them to make you a vegan brekky burger (Brioche not vegan)... it's really good with a hash brown.. ~$16
Enjoy :)
Guest
Caitlee
Points +412
Super tasty and reasonably priced! - Edit
I’ve been living nearby for almost six months now and I’ve only just learnt about this place! Great food and almost everything can be veganised, and for a great cause too. The staff were friendly and there were so many delicious options it took me a while to choose.
Read morePoint off because I unfortunately received dairy milk instead of soy, but it was an honest mistake and they very kindly made me a new drink straight away. Will definitely be back here!
Guest
Raspberries
Points +628
Delicious! - Edit
So many vegan options, absolutely would recommend. Yummy and inventive food!
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AfarZam
Points +86
Wow - Edit
We’re lucky to have this place. 100% plant based menu, fantastic coffee, very nice outdoor area and excellent service.
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chatreuse
Points +5363
Good food in a cute location - Edit
Popped in just after their kitchen closed so wasn't able to try the amazing sounding freekah salad. Got The Shroom instead, which was really good, the ciabatta was perfectly toasted and the harissa aioli had the perfect amount of heat. I would have liked more of the portobello mushroom in the sandwich.
Read moreThe cafe is in a cute and handy location on the 96 tram stop, and I love the social change this non-profit is achieving.
I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, and keen to try the other sister cafes.
Guest
Ninnaskitchenbrighton
Points +184
Love this place - Edit
Great vibes
Read moreThe sweets are the absolute best
Food incredible
Staff always friendly.
Menu is 💯 vegan, milk option with coffee 💙
Guest
MeghanBridgwater
Points +272
Delicious lunch - Edit
Great, friendly service, very chill vibes, I got the avo toast with mushrooms and it was really good, slightly on the small side but I was really hungry. They brew their tea for 4 minutes so if you like yours stronger like I do ask them to leave the leaves in as mine came out with no flavour
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-08
Pros: Good healthy options, Friendly service
Cons: Weak tea
Guest
kafca
Points +226
A great little café - Edit
At the moment this is the best kept secret in Albert Park. On the site of the old tram stop near Middle Park this cafe has a great aspect (with a balcony for dogs) with rolls that are packed and full of flavour. The croissant with tomato and pesto is the best and most flaky vegan croissant we have ever had. The matcha comes in mugs that are huge and i’ll even make a puppacino. All this goes to the vibe, which is just beautiful. 100% of the profits go to homelessness and trains young people in barrister making. We have a new favourite spot.
Read morePros: All vegan, Super tasty , Fabulous location but I
Cons: None
Guest
wuasabai
Points +418
Vegan Tram Stop. No Myki Required. - Edit
Nice venue and nice staff. I got the meatball sub and a soy chai. My friend got the croquettes. All very yummy. Extremely close to public transport (96 tram).
Read more#aloimaak #ijwtt
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-19
Pros: Waving at people on the tram, Great cause. , Nice staff.
Cons: Cow lactation for people who aren't vegan yet.
Guest
Kittybiscuit
Points +9974
Varied menu and lovely location - Edit
The food menu is 100% vegan and they have dairy milk for coffee. We sat outside on a lovely winters sunny day (the outside seating doesn’t face the light rail tracks) but there are also seats inside. It was table service and I ordered a large soy flat white. It was large which is great and a very nice coffee. I ordered the banana blossom and russet potato croquettes with a salad. It wasn’t a huge serve but it was enough for me. I liked everything about this dish. My partner ordered the roasted eggplant which he enjoyed too. The service was lovely and the food was delicious without being too heavy.
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