Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
Australian
Breakfast
Vegetarian cafe opened Apr 2018 serving coffee, food, and bakery treats. Upstairs is a lounge area for actors and artists to rehearse and showcase their performances. Reported closed February 2024.
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315 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3205
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Feb 2024 by freswood
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Added by PotatoesTho on 21 May 2018
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28 Reviews
First Review by dyiapanis
AmeliaElizabeth
Points +20
Best Cafe to take a friend or read a book - Edit
The feta is a must try, wish they brought back their corn bread! Cozy vibes perfect for a chill catch up or for anyone with sound sensitivity as the place is always fairly quiet and chill.
Read moreUpstairs is super cool and love a gendy nooch bathroom!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-18
Pros: Peanut butter cheesecake vegan, Feta, facon & avo sides make a bomb meal , Owners are super lovely and chill voibes
Cons: Wish they brought their cornbread back, Wish they had vegan versions of their egg dishes , Wish I wasn't moving away!
Tiggy
I’ll be sure to take an enbee dump in their sh*tters..
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Tebs
Points +134
Great deserts! - Edit
There are lots of vegan options and they’re all really tasty!
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Hilke
Points +174
Lovely Cafe - Edit
Beautiful little cafe with mostly vegan and some vegetarian options. Friendly staff, really good coffee and good food. Highly recommend #Veganuary
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HungryLiss
Points +363
Yum!! - Edit
I decided to give this really cute vegan and vegetarian cafe a try on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Unfortunately it's not open on the weekends though.
Read moreI love the ambience and all the hanging plants and promotional posters on the wall. The coffee and BLT were really, really good. I was very impressed. My picture of the BLT does not do it justice.
Lovely service as well.
The menu on their website is a bit different to the one they currently have available. I have posted the menu they had today 27.10.22
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madelinek
Points +2102
💘cute - Edit
space is absolutely lovely! had the avo kimchi toast (gf) and it was v good😺😺 a bit expensive in my opinion:) x
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PZA
Points +16
Yummy food! - Edit
First visit here. Nice coffee and cake!
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biteybean
Points +58
Vibe and staff are top-notch - Edit
There are so many good things about this place. The staff and owners are great and it has a good vibe.
Read moreThey used to have a creative menu laid out like a script, which also had funky creative/ actor names for their food. It was unique and fun, and I miss it. Also, I’d recommend they offer a simple big breakfast (toast with sides) for those who want something simple or without garlic and onions.
Pros: Creative vegan food , Staff and owners - friendly and professional , Vibe and music
Cons: Expensive , Limited drink options (no kombucha!)
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100%vegan
Points +585
Cute cafe - Edit
Nice little cafe with friendly staff. Had avocado toast with almond feta and it was delicious.
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AlexMøller
Points +37
Great food - Edit
Excellent vegan menu and the brunch was perfect. Thank you!
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Aloo
Points +7101
It's not an act - Edit
An authentic, friendly experience at The Ambtious Act.
Read moreEnjoyed the welcoming vibe and the more interesting options on the menu. The bean dish was delicious, I was told a recent addition to the menu. Nice place to sit and people watch. Also great coffee!
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tom🌱
Points +16
My new regular lunch spot - Edit
Came here for lunch and was blown away at the cuban sandwich I ordered. My friend had the philly cheesesteak sandwich that I tried some of and it was equally as good. The coffee is fantastic and the waiter was telling me how it comes from a local business.
Read moreFast and friendly service with nice decor. Price is reasonable.
It's my new favourite place. Everything is vegan or vego but can be made vegan.
Seriously, what is up with that cubano. I've been thinking about it all day. I want more of it.
Updated from previous review on 2021-01-13
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dyiapanis
Points +142
Creativity over coffee - Edit
A veg cafe run by creatives.
Read moreFriendly, welcoming and always open to hosting any manner of script reads, film shoots and brainstorming sessions.
Head upstairs to the more intimate lounge or enjoy the cafe vibe downstairs.
My new favourite place in South Melbourne.
Pros: Vegan Food, Decor, Friendly
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erlank
Points +36
Cool Cafe - Edit
Food and drinks were amazing. Lovely ambiance and surroundings.
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GabbyKnox
Points +37
Absolutely brilliant - Edit
Excellent service, so much delicious food, can't recommend more highly!!!
Read morePros: Pretty much the whole menu can be made vegan , Good value for money
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Neriman
Points +604
Amazing cafe - Edit
Can’t recommend this place enough!! The food is amazing and the service is also great! The people and vibe are just awesome!
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The London Vegan
Points +2239
Wow - amazing food and service - Edit
This place is so nice. The guy serving was awesome and the food was delectable. I had the vegan option Benedickt Cumberbatch - BBQ jackfruit on toast with vegan Hollandese sauce, with an extra hash brown. Presentation was I think best I’ve seen and taste amazing. Strongly recommend!!
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Kittybiscuit
Points +7985
Tasty breakfast - Edit
We walked here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The cafe is nice and bright and spacious. I ordered the vegan James Brown hash brown and my partner had the big mix. The has brown was large and was surrounded by mushroom purée, apples and vegan feta. I really liked the combination of the apples with this breakfast. The soy coffee was nice and my partner really liked his breakfast. I’d like to try the other options. Nice service too.
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zanscat
Points +78
Delicious & friendly - Edit
Stumbled upon this very cute place by accident. Yummy vegan potsticker dumplings, fresh juice and good coffee. We intend to go back to further explore the extensive menu.
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jmn
Points +32
Boutique café catering to actors, mostly! - Edit
Boutique café, next door to Cloudwine Cellars.
Read moreKitschy arty style makes me feel right at home. Aussies love kitsch, and artists especially enjoy such environments. Which is good as this place is for artists, signified by the business name.
The vegan vegetarian menu covers both breakfast and lunch and is called the Brunch Menu, with a separate Drinks Menu. All so sensible. Styled as a playscript.
It being my first visit, I thought I'd go with one of my fave actors, the Jack Nicholson (refer to the part-menu photo for the ingredients). He did not disappoint. The only recommendation I made was to aim for a finer shred of cabbage (I like to protect my teeth!).
The recently extended hours to 9pm, Wed to Sat, allows for the upcoming event, a Murder Mystery night on 15nov, which will utilize the entire two-storey premises. All budding actors are encouraged to book. Sounds like fun!
Offerings: Organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, Wi-Fi, plain sparkling mineral water (no, not on the menu for some reason). I'd say budget priced and good value. However, why no business telephone number on their website or business card?
Pros: Good selection of items; delicious; budget priced , Comfy environment , Friendly staff
Cons: No contact telephone number
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WalescaZanonato
Points +93
Vegan Banana Bread 😍 - Edit
The vegan banana bread is heaven. I loved coming here and having vegan brunch in the sun 🍃
Read morePros: Many vegan desserts , Mostly vegan, Plants everywhere, such a peaceful place
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mcsutton
Points +76
Good - Edit
Lovely meal and they were obliging on my request for low oil and no extra salt
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JodieTaylor
Points +41
Amazingg vegan eggs - Edit
So so good. Had the vegan eggs and added vegan hollandaise.. so yummy!
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jordocon
Points +71
Get here to try the scramble and benny - Edit
I just love the Benny and the scramble here. It's different to other generic tofu scrambles I've had before. The pulled bbq jackruit is on point. Highly recommend this place. Lots of vegan options. Really well priced as well.
Read morePros: Scramble, Lots of vegan options, Well priced
Cons: Slightly awkward service
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jb_HK
Points +23
All around wonderful - Edit
A great little place for breakfast and coffee. They also have a comfortable upstairs area with couches and chairs that was the perfect find for a lazy Sunday morning of coffee and a book. The Bix Mix breakfast with the house made vegan cheese is delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan breakfast , Bonsoy!, Friendly and warm staff/owners
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Lucy9
Points +178
cute cafe - Edit
Cozy cafe. The vegan eggs were good though I didn’t really enjoy the texture. Better suited for vegetarians
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Simon_Dormer
Points +134
Lovely vegan eggs. - Edit
Great Cafe, lots of plants and natural light. Menu updated as photos.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Nice staff.
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2613
Lovely vibe, tasty vegan gnocchi - Edit
I had a soy hot chocolate and vegan gnocchi with mushroom sauce and my companion had a long black and satay noodles. We enjoyed all our food and drinks, staff were friendly and helpful and the cafe had a lovely vibe and very comfy chairs!
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