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Vegan
American
Western
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
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.
255 Reviews
First Review by sarah m
katemccullough50
Points +138
Vegan heaven!! - Edit
Was so aweosme to have a fully vegan deli with so many amazing choices and you don't have to worry about if it's vegan or not.. as it all is 😋 I got the parrmegedon and it was life changingly good!! They also had fridges stocked of vegan products which was so cool. Defiantely worth a visit ☺️
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lucyaphillips
Points +75
Good quality food - Edit
Excellent range of products, and the menu was so huge is was hard to know what to choose!!
Read moreThe wait for my sandwich was a little long, and because someone else had my name they mixed up the orders and she almost left with mine. Nonetheless, the sandwich was delicious.
Pros: Great sandwiches, large range of products
Cons: Long wait, service was a little unorganised
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JessicaBrown
Points +166
Incredible - Edit
As a vegan from Cairns where dining options are very limited, I was in complete heaven! My sister and I had a sandwich each and tried a scroll and donut. Delicious!!
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hatman919
Points +242
Sweet baby Jesus - Edit
I'm slowly but surely trying to eat my way through the entire menu. Everything I've eaten so far has been awesome. Thank god I don't live too close to this place or I would be eternally poor.
Read morePros: Literally everything
Cons: None
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jojoinbrighton
Points +1283
So epic! - Edit
Smith & Deli is without a doubt one of my favourite vegan places in the world! Their sandwiches are amazing and I love everything they're selling in the store but the best thing about it is the service. I have a very weird allergy and rather than the usual weird looks and eye rolling the people working at S&D were more than happy to check the ingredients of every single component of the multiple sandwiches I wanted to order and make helpful switches when I was allergic to something. They made me feel like a regular customer rather than a nuisance and I really appreciated it.
Read moreMy favourite sandwiches from the menu were the Free Willy 2, the Eggs-Orcist, and the Nobody Calls Me Chicken Salad and I would have ordered the Egg McMartinez over and over again if I'd made it there early enough in the day!
I'd also recommend picking up some Seed & Bean Sicilian Hazelnut chocolate and some peanut butter filled pretzels whilst you're there!
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RachelPana
Points +196
Treat yo-self - Edit
This place is neatly located and super accessible making it perfect for a lunch pit stop (especially those at ACU) if this was a cafe with chairs I don't think I'd ever leave. The food is standard and makes you feel like you never have to miss out on anything being vegan!
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LexRigby
Points +224
The Wiggum - Edit
Oh my God get the wiggum! It's the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life. The coffee is perfect and the chocolate and boysenberry croissants they had were divine.
Read moreThis isn't an eat in kind of place so expect to just grab your food and go. There are lots of other treats to take away as well so have a look at the groceries section. You'll find some treats there for sure.
Pros: Tons of options, incredibly friendly staff, delicious food
Cons: Gets crazy busy, sells out of the egg McMartinez fast (so be quick)
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Spaghetti_monster
Points +900
I can confirm vegan heaven exists - Edit
I am in love with this place. I honestly wish I could eat here every day.
Read moreFreshly made sandwiches, cakes and pastries, inventive flavours and combinations, gorgeous pies and regular specials (that sell out fast!). Delicious hot chocolate (I tried the hazelnut special - it was like a liquid fererro rocher topped with vegan marshmallows!).
The groceries on offer are pretty extensive too; harder to find vegan goodies such as black salt, soy cream and condensed milk, loads of vegan meats, ice creams and cheeses, and of course chocolate (all of which I found to be significantly cheaper than the cruelty free shop - e.g. 150g Vego bars are $7.50 at S&D, but $8.40 at the CFS). Deli and vegan Grocer? Best concept ever.
The service is also super friendly. Vegan vibes all round!
Pros: vegan deli heaven , vegan grocery heaven
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FussyVegan
Points +136
VEGAN HEAVEN - Edit
The people who have rated Smith & Deli less than 5 stars are honestly bonkers. This places is everything you could wish for, the biggest selection of deli style made to order sandwiches! The menu is honestly massive and they have daily specials also. Everything down to the type of bread they use is tasty and fresh and heaven! I highly reccomend the Maury Ballstein, its a take on a meat ball sub and the pesto is so so good. The cakes are out of this world too, especially their hand pies. And the selection of stock they sell is awesme too. I LOVE THIS PLACE!
Read morePros: EVERYTHING
Cons: Usually a que out the door! It is that good!
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Kelljade
Points +191
Smith and Deli is making me poor - Edit
I wish this were a joke but I am OBSESSED with smith and deli. Almost everything I have ever bought from here is amazing. The menu changes frequently, customer service is great and most importantly the food is to die for. This is the place to take meat eaters if you want to convince them that vegan food kicks ass.
Read moreAlso the prices for vegan groceries are much cheaper than other similar places.
Pros: Everything is freaking delicious
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Angela93
Points +18
amazing vegan food - Edit
This was an amazing experience in such a quaint little shop full of amazing products. There menu is great and there food is delicious. I would definitely go there every day if i lived in the area 😂😂
Read morePros: Full Vegan with heaps of variety
Cons: if i had to pick one maybe a whole food dessert op
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PotatoesTho
Points +13764
The Earls of Sandwiches - Edit
Though a little heavy on the mock meat, Smith and Deli are filling a gap and providing much needed tasty deli-style sandwiches to the Vegan masses. The cakes and slices are also in a class of their own, albeit pricey. Expect to spend some serious cash when you clap eyes on the various cakes, slices and pastries you may have longed for since saying farewell to their less than kind counterparts.
Read moreOn a recent visit, I noticed the distinct lack of shelf and fridge price labels. When it was queried with a staff member, I was told they don't have time as stock changes so frequently. Aside from a couple of new cheeses, I don't believe much as changed since they first opened their doors. It is disappointing that this extremely popular establishment cannot make the effort with something so simple.
Updated from previous review on 2015-10-04
Pros: Generally high quality food
Cons: Too many mock meat options, Lack of shelf labelling
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Ifi
Points +94
heaven - Edit
Awesome food, and vegan products, like snacks, chocolate, different types of "cheese" and dressings and more. must go.
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TaraMurray
Points +271
Best chocolate brownie EVER! - Edit
Popped in here to see what all the fuss is about and were definitely not disappointed! We purchased a few non-perishable items to take back to QLD and a chocolate brownie which was better than any brownie I have ever eaten (vegan or not)!.
Read moreWould very much recommend this place, if we lived in Melbourne, we would definitely be regulars here ?
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2722
Popular vegan deli - Edit
Smith and Deli was busy today and after having my doughnut and fruit mince pie I can see why! They were very tasty! The only thing that would make me a less frequent visitor is that it's takeaway only... I'd like the option of eating in, but I guess there'd not enough space and I have the option of eating in at Smith and Daughters...
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Mslanei
Points +890
small but perfectly formed - Edit
Can be quite busy, but they've excellently recreated a New York style grab and go sandwich bar. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere good. They have a small but diverse selection of groceries including some hard to find items like the non-dairy Ben and Jerry's!
Read morePros: good food, hard to find groceries, lots of choice
Cons: can get very crowded, nowhere to sit
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ExpatAnnie
Points +76
My mouth still craves! - Edit
What a sandwich! BLT with avocado. My plan was to eat half then and half when I got back to where I was staying. The half sandwich had other plans. It sang to my mouth at every traffic light. Soon it was reunited
Read moreSuch is the overpowering deliciousness of Smith and Deli.
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AnetMcc
Points +20
Best deli ever - Edit
Come here regularly, and the food never dissapoints
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garyfrangryione
Points +28
The best - Edit
Heaps of options, all good so far. They also have a heap of vegan groceries I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Get the So Delicious Cashew Ice Cream! There's nowhere to sit, most people turn left and go up to the park to eat.
Read morePros: atmosphere , food , heaps of options
Cons: bit of a wait sonetimes, prices can be a bit high (but worth it)
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camillegerst
Points +36
Delicious! - Edit
Best vegan sandwich I have had with vegan cheese and mock meat! Wished I lived in Melbourne so I could try all of their sandwiches and baked good! It was busy when I went but the service was great and we didn't have to wait too long for the food.
Read morePros: Great mock meat, friendly staff
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WeFewVeggies
Points +375
The best Vegan breaky to date! - Edit
Egg and bacon muffin...
Read moreSoy Chai Latte!
What more could you want!!!!
Pros: all vegan, no body dies today!, cool hip outfit, mega friendly staff??
Cons: nil, none, unknown
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amano
Points +169
Great Place - Edit
Have been here several times since it opened.The sandwiches are generally tasty and filling,although the amount of filling can vary.It is our favourite Melbourne lunch place,despite the very lengthy waits.The cinnamon donuts are excellent.The staff are friendly and efficient.There could be more gluten free options.
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty European fare, Friendly staff
Cons: Long waits, Not enough gf options
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sophc24
Points +129
awesome - Edit
Smith and Deli is all of my dreams come true. Imagine freshly baked croissants, subs which are out of this world and creative desserts which are changing by the hour!
Read morePros: Variety, 100% Vegan, DELICOUS
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Kellyveggie
Points +18
5/5 - Edit
Had the godfather and my boyfriend has the wiggum. Definitely would recommend if your in Melbourne
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Samanthajjn
Points +50
best vegan toasties - Edit
Worth the wait ! Amazing toasties I especially like the egg mcmartinez ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Rabbitnom
Points +93
Vegan Heaven - Edit
The whole trip to Melbourne worth it just for this place! Incredible sandwiches, perfectly constructed desserts - I can't even describe the magical texture of the opera cake. Great range of vegan pantry items with large refrigerated section. 10/10 would recommend
Read morePros: Magic opera cake - mouth doesn't understand this h, so many sandwiches , all the groceries
Cons: only in Melbourne- please franchise
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KayMac
Points +24
A life-saver! - Edit
I happily drive over half an hour to buy from here. I only wish they stocked more ingredients like creams and cheeses to take home and use.
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