Vegan
Western
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Vegan 1970's style milk bar and sandwich shop. Only has three small tables and a stand-up bar for dine in. Open Tue-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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1008 Lygon St, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia, 3054
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Last update on 14 Dec 2024 by pickles_milkbar
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Added by madelinek on 23 Nov 2023
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55 Reviews
First Review by andreasaysyes
aggressivechickpea
Points +277
Will be back probably tomorrow and the day after that - Edit
Amazing toasties ! I had a b&e and it was so so so yum. I also had a cookie. Toasties are reasonably priced for 2024. The person who served me was bubbly and friendly and it just contributed to an all round super welcoming vibe !
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jessicalovescows
Points +644
Amazing - Edit
So yum. Big servings and great coffee. My sandwich had sweet and salty bits mixed in with tofu and bacon and an egg. Soooo good! A must try.
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MarleyTyler
Points +1114
Scrumptious toastie - Edit
Had a delicious toastie filed with stretchy cheese truffle and added avocado. It was seriously good. Worth the drive.
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madelinek
Points +2906
YUMMYYUMMY💖💖💖💖💟❤️🔥 - Edit
soo good! such a cute spot obvi and everyone that works there is such sweeties😄the menu is gorg! we had the breakfast sandwich specials and they were amazing! ALSO i had a vietnamese iced coffee which i have never had before bc vegan and it was sooo yum
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Black Seville
Points +2451
Can be busy, not enough tables inside, but great food - Edit
I went during lunch and the place was very busy. There are three small tables inside that were all occupied. I needed to take the food away but thankfully there are a few parks nearby with seating.
Read moreThe sandwiches are delicious and the staff seem friendly. It's definitely a place I will visit again.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-22
Pros: Great food, all vegan , Friendly staff
Cons: Not much seating inside
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chatreuse
Points +4858
Very good - Edit
Came back and was much more impressed. But again, they had sold out of all sandwiches.
Read more- pizza scroll: yum, so cheesy, more like a lasagna scroll
- beef+eggs wrap: v.enjoyable, fable but stringy texture, bit of chilli gave a nice heat, creamy spinach+ ricotta filling, v.cheesy stringy texture
- Spinach+ricotta roll: yum, lovely lemon flavour, creamy, soft
- Sausage roll: quite dense, has the pea protein-y taste
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My excitement and high expectations were sadly not met.
- Breakfast pie: must have been there for ages, as it was quite dry. The saving grace was the tofu which had a nice bacon-y taste and smell.
- Polish schnitzel sandwich: sounded nice, but the eggplant scallopini was just a fancy way of saying eggplant with skin on. It would have benefitted greatly from being breaded and fried to more accurately imitate schnitzel. Also, it only tasted of coleslaw, and none of what was described on the menu (hot and sweet jam, mustard, garlic butter). They had also run out of focaccia, so I got the sourdough option.
- Fried dim sim: nice crispy exterior, veggie filling, nothing exciting
- Potato cake: delish
- Cherry & dark chocolate muffin: ok, bit of sourdough texture, bit expensive
I'm still looking forward to trying the other sandwiches on the menu.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-11
Pros: Pizza scroll
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franceshaha
Points +263
Best Vegan Sandwiches in Melbourne! - Edit
My new favourite local sandwich shop, all vegan with some gluten free options available.
Read moreI tried the 'Damn Caesar' ($16) with battered enoki mushrooms, soy bacon, pickled red onion, lettuce, caesar dressing, and dill chimichurri, inside a garlic Turkish bread. It was absolutely delicious and the mushrooms were to die for!
They offer 5-6 different vegan sandwiches both with and without mock meats, and often have a weekly special. Other than the sandwiches they have coffee, fried goods, pies and sausage rolls, and bakery treats.
Note that there is very limited seating inside (only three small tables and a bench) and the atmosphere is incredibly noisy. However there are some grassy areas around to enjoy your sandwich and treats.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-29
Pros: Incredible vegan sandwiches, lovely staff, dog friendly (offer dog treats and drinks)
Cons: Limited seating (only three small tables inside), sandwiches sell out quickly on weekends, noisy atmosphere
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blovessummer
Points +362
Maybe should have ordered a sandwich - Edit
It could be that my mistake was not getting a sandwich from a sandwich bar but I’ve always loved spinach and ricotta so I got the spinach and ricotta roll and is was just okay. It was slightly spicy which and the ricotta texture was not great.
Read moreThe oat chocolate also was just fine. Have definitely had better.
Will update if I go back and get a sandwich and get blown away…
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silliestlittlecow
Points +164
oh my god guys - Edit
guys it’s so good i’m not kidding it’s so scrumdidllyumchious
Read morei want to come here every day of the rest of my life
i got the gyros and it was delicious and milkshake took me out for days but i didn’t regret it
Pros: awesome, yummy food, dogs in the area
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Caitlee
Points +412
Fave since Sable closed down - Edit
So good but definitely a once in a while sort of thing for me! Love this place, please go support it if you get a chance!
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LeahBenbow
Points +86
Lived up to the hype! - Edit
We got the Gyros with Lamb, the Banh Mi and a Sausage Roll. Sausage roll was rich in herbs and quite tasty but the filling was pretty dense. Both Sandwiches were delicious and flavourful. The foccacia bread on the Gyros was crazy fresh - I could have just eaten 5 more slabs of it on its own!
Read moreSuper friendly staff, happy vibe and a nice assortment of baked goods and vegan chocolate/Lollies.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-13
Pros: Fresh and flavourful food., Good size menu with enough variety., Staff were friendly & seemed happy to be there!
Cons: More seating would be great!
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Addie_avocado
Points +90
Deliciously Scrumptious - Edit
First time visiting. Was a find by a non-vegan coeliac friend.
Read moreWe all ordered the Gyro sandwich. Mine had gluten free bun (wow, so soft) and mock lamb.
It was like I had died and gone to Greece. Amazingly garlicy goodness.
The chips were also sensational and a decent size.
I agree with others, it's not really a place to sit and enjoy, as it's loud and provide tiny tables.
Would definitively be coming back here for sure..
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-10
Pros: Decent size portions , Tasty, Customer service
Cons: Seats and tables, Price, Ambiance
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YohanⓋ
Points +6793
10/5. Sooo good. - Edit
I was so looking forward to trying pickles, and I was not disappointed. The sandwich and sausage roll I had was super delicious. The hot breakfast sandwich with tofu bacon is the tastiest sandwich I’ve ever had. The coffee was also really good. The prices are very reasonable, and the staff/owner was delightful. I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend. 👌🏽
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-16
Pros: Delicious food, Lovely coffee. , Staff
Cons: Small space, more suited for takeaway. , Non-disposable crockery would be better.
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eatyourveges
Points +293
Kinda cool, kinda ok - Edit
The Cafe was nicely noisy with the general 'I'm starving and there's food coming' excitement and the odd dog arooo-ing. The counter team was juggling a million orders and being helpful (they were pretty amazing at it), but I have to say my order was meh. Salad was over salty and swimming in dressing, so lost the lettuce crispyness I was hoping for. Chips were alright (chips are chips), and the spiced pear soda was not bad.
Read morePros: The Cafe vibe is kinda cool, All vegan menu, The staff were happy
Cons: Still kinda fast-foody menu
Seitanicveg
I like to bring my reusable containers when I come here.
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otherdimension- like merry Poppins practically perfect in every way! ;)
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RuthSharon
Points +1340
Impressed - Edit
I got a caprese melt and my sister got the salad sandwich. Seems like There’s a good variety of sandwiches. $12 for mine which is a fair price especially since it contained x2 types of vegan cheese. Food came out fresh and hot. The star moment in my sandwich was the pickled tomato. I can’t say I’ve ever had one before but holy moly it was sour and delicious.
Read morePros: Variety , Price, Quick turn around
Cons: Not much seating
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KatieBatty
Points +1512
OMG! My new fav lunch place - Edit
Went here today with my partner and our pooch. An all vegan place in Carlton North? Hurrah.
Read moreWas not disappointed! We had:
- Hot breakfast roll (facon, hashbrowns and other yummys)
- Caesar snack wrap (delicious chicken-style wrap_
- Chai with almond milk
- Choc chip cookie
- Dog biscuit
- Puppacino
Everyone loved their meal and drink, including our pooch. Will definitely be back soon. Shame there's not much seating, but we went to Princes Hill (at the intersection you'll see the grassy wide median strip park) and ate there on one of the benches. Lovely!
We are looking forward to coming back!
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Kotty
Points +242
Cool yum - Edit
Really yummy caesar, great flavours! Really cool setting :)
Read moreCons: No loo
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Rah_B
Points +99
Top tier - Edit
Best vegan sandwiches in Melbourne.
Read moreTop tier of Melbourne vegan places
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LiT
Points +170
Long may you prosper - Edit
I have now been a few times. The staff are always friendly (such a stark difference from the horrendous staff at "the other vegan deli on that side of the city ;)).
Read moreI like their salad-type sandwiches (not the faux meat stuff). Most recently, I had their bahn mi special sandwich.. one of the best sandwiches I have ever had.
The only criticism I have is that I'd prefer to have a plate (vs single-use container) if I am going to dine in. It is unnecessarily wasteful.
I hope they do very well and maintain service and food quality.
Pros: Delicious food, Made in-house, Service, friendly staff
Cons: Single-use packaging when dining in, Not open on Sundays
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hydomel
Points +434
Yum yum!! - Edit
Sandwiches were absolutely excellent - the breaded soy “chicken” in the damn Caesar was fantastic. Gyros was super flavourful too. Best was the Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut condensed milk
Read moreI wish they had proper/more seating - could put some tables and chairs out on the sidewalk #Veganuary
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Anne-MarieTower
Points +22
Amazing food 😍 - Edit
Tried most items on the menu highly recommended!!
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JackRock-ThatVeganDad
Points +262
Traditional Milk Bar, but make it vegan! - Edit
Recently stopped by the relatively new Pickles Milk Bar and was instantly taken back by the nostalgia of a traditional Milk Bar.
Read moreOn offer is a handful of loaded bagels, sangas, savoury pies, potato cakes, loaded fries, dim sims and even a handful of vegan lollies and treats!
They have a handful of bench seats to sit down on, or some milk crates to use to sit on outside, but Pickles is essentially a take-away only location.
I grabbed the Bagel, Hot Chickn Sanga, loaded fries (which used the Birds Eye 'Lamb'), potato cakes, chocolate milk shake and even a cinnamon scroll.
The quirky shopfront screams of nostalgia, and the food does a great job of keeping you completely satisfied - just be mindful that it does get packed at lunchtime on a Saturday (the line was out the door)!
Pros: Dog Friendly - with treats and drinks, Delicious food, Nostalgia
Cons: Limited seating
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dracs
Points +75
Great food and drinks - Edit
Pickles has some really nice sandwiches, good drink options, plus treats for dogs.
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OskG
Points +288
Amazing!! - Edit
So awesome to have this on our doorstep (almost).
Read morePros: Value, Tasty, Friendly service
Cons: Nothing!!
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dogsizzle
Points +23
The best bagel ever - Edit
This place is so good! I keep having cravings for the bagel. It’s my new go to ❤️
Read morePros: Bagel, Carrot cake
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Kittybiscuit
Points +9810
Great food and a great concept - Edit
We just saw this place had opened so we decided to walk here for a breakfast. They have pies, sandwiches (after 9am), hot and cold drinks (including spiders) and cakes and lollies. We both ordered a hot drink and food. They asked if we wanted to have our drinks while we waited for the food and we did. All their coffees are made with a double shot which is wonderful. I had a soy flat white and it was strong and well made. My partner enjoyed the soy hot chocolate.
Read moreI had ordered the bagel on an everything bagel. I liked how the flavours mixed together and I enjoyed the “bacon”. My partner had ordered the damn caesar. As the bagel and sandwich were cut in half, we shared half each. The damn Caesar was delicious. I loved the fried mushrooms.
I also got some lollies.
Really lovely staff, delicious food and I love that 70s mixed business decor. I’ll definitely come back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-02
Pros: Lovely staff,
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eam
Points +702
so so exciting for new vegan places! - Edit
very friendly team, food absolutely AMAZING! i loved the polish sandwich, the bread was fantastic. the ceasar also good!
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