Vegan
Organic
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Breakfast
Australian

A vegan coffee shop serving jaffles, salads, coffee & sweets. Also has gluten free options and a range of vegan milks. Relocated from Shop 3/ 306 Little Collins St. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.


347 Reviews

First Review by KatharinaReber

christy1993

Points +905

Vegan
12 Jan 2020

100% YES

What a place. This is the type of vegan cafe you go out of your way to visit when in Melbourne. Walking tours that go down this alley stop for ages whilst everyone takes a picture of one of the smallest cafes to probably exist! I've visited many a time and tried every standard jaffle as well as a few specials. My faves are the bbq veg ch*ckn, the mushroom and the chipotle and shepherd pie specials they do. Staff are always friendly, and happy to take phone orders if you have a short lunch break in the city. Their hot chocolate with coconut milk is next level too - remember to take your own cup and takeaway container if not eating in!

Pros: All vegan, Unique Experience, All fresh, So Delicious, Great prices

Cons: If I had to come up with one..., Would be nice to offer 10c off if BYO container, 5 seats, not for those wanting a leisurely meal

KittyAsAVegan

Points +750

Vegan
12 Apr 2026

The best toasties in Melbourne!

I’ve visited here twice and both times the food has been incredible!! The hardest part is deciding which jaffle to pick as they really are all so yummy 😋 definitely the best toasties in Melbourne !!

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-12

SeanMullins

Points +268

Vegan
09 Apr 2026

Best Jaffels anywhere ever!

I've always been slightly disappointed by Jaffels - they sound so exotic to non-Australians, until you realise they are just toasted sandwiches by another name. So, despite all the rave reviews, I came here expecting to be underwhelmed. I could not have been more wrong. These are truly amazing. Just so much flavour. I will keep coming back till I've tried them all. Oh, and the coffee is really good too.

Pros: Taste, Value, All vegan

Paigecs

Points +1076

Vegan
30 Mar 2026

Why panini when you could jaffle

An attractive all vegan minimal-Insta cafe among retail stores, with a variety of hot and pastry case options.

It has been explained to me that a jaffle, which rhymes with raffle, is a sort of an ironed-close sandwich with hot fillings. I had the buffalo chicken, which was lovely, while a blueberry tart was attractive but a bit on the dry side.

Very oily hot junk food, but very good junk food!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-30

corinna.happy.vegan

Points +1159

Vegan
22 Mar 2026

Pretty good!!

Pretty good but pretty pricey. Had the Pain au Chocolat for 7$ which was very good.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-22

amydettmann

Points +184

Vegan
14 Mar 2026

Great food, location and service

I’ve been coming here for years and it’s always amazing!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-14

Purposely_Vegan

Points +2487

Vegan
10 Mar 2026

Terrific toasties (or jaffles)!!

Union Kiosk is an amazing toastie (or jaffles) place! A perfect spot for breakfast or lunch! We had the scrambled tofu, ham and cheese and the chicken and feta toastie. Both were perfect and packed with the amazing filling! They also have a wide selection of pastries and deserts. We were able to get a cinnamon scroll (the best of the bunch!), a chocolate croissant, a brownie and others! Definitely check this place out!

Update:
We came back in December 2025 and were so happy (and not at all surprised!) to see that this place is thriving in the CBD! The jaffles were better than we remembered and the staff do such a great job considering they are always so busy!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-10

ayoung15

Points +2507

Vegan
02 Mar 2026

Nice!

It’s tasty, but it is a bit oily! Pastries were good too

caverly

Points +30

Vegan
02 Mar 2026

New fave!

Have only ordered through uber eats but so good I’ve ordered twice and plan to again before I leave Melbourne. Tried their veg bolognese, buffalo ‘chicken’, scrambled tofu ham & cheese and their PB choc cookie sandwich so far. Can’t recommend enough!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-02

robsm95

Points +1266

Vegan
27 Feb 2026

Perfect melbs spot

Went for a coffee and chocolate croissant before my coach. Glad I went here, the jaffels looked too good so I took one away… good prices and super friendly staff too!

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-27

chiara.emg

Points +56

Vegan
27 Feb 2026

So great!

So many different options. The jaffles as well as the regular sandwiches taste so good.

Pros: Good taste, Great selection, Cozy place

Cons: Gets crowded

aricowling

Points +75

Vegan
26 Feb 2026

Spoilt for choice

Very cute little cafe which serves a huge range of absolutely delicious jaffles. I've been here many times but still haven't come close to trying all the flavours. Try the Mexican bean one if you come here, it's [censored] good. The coffee is really good too.

Pros: Jaffles are insanely good, Coffee is great, Location is nice

Cons: Some of the staff are a little unfriendly

memelawd

Points +22

Vegan
25 Feb 2026

yum!

super yum jaffles. quite cosy!

Shoytze

Points +702

Vegan
14 Feb 2026

Breakfast Jaffle

Best sandwich I've ever eaten! Seriously. Didn't know what a jaffle was before this, but I'm a convert now.
It's a small shop and got quick busy for a weekend brunch, but it was worth it

cjeam

Points +69

Vegan
30 Jan 2026

Lovely little place

Pleasant location in a covered laneway, and a delicious hot chocolate. Just jaffles for hot food, but plenty of interesting tasty flavours to choose from.

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-30

Cheshire_Cat

Points +438

Vegan
08 Jan 2026

Leckere Snacks

Die Croissants waren sehr lecker!

MikeLikesPasta

Points +34

Vegan
04 Jan 2026

A must visit

I love the vegan sandwiches and sweet treats, the coffee is great too. I visit every weekend

Pros: Peanut butter and chocolate yoyo, Vegan chicken, lettuce and Mayo sandwich, Flat white with almond milk

albaDA

Points +16

Vegan
23 Dec 2025

So much choice

We had to go 3 times to try more flavours but we still haven't had them all

Pros: Lots to choose from, Great coffee, Delicious and filling

Cons: There needs to become in Brisbane

lehmis

Points +202

Vegan
14 Dec 2025

Perfect little cafe

Perfect spot and delicious food

Updated from previous review on 2025-12-14

AundriaMedina

Points +157

Vegan
12 Dec 2025

So lovely

Great coffee and massive menu. Perfect place to stop before checking in to my Airbnb.

cocoguillotine

Points +112

Vegan
25 Nov 2025

VEGAN LAMINGTONS

Good coffee, a nice selection of jaffles (ie. toasted sandwiches) but, best of all, they have vegan lamingtons. With jam. I had not eaten a lamington in at least 15 years and was so delighted to find these here and eat one. If you’ve never had a lamington, this won’t necessarily be much of a draw but there are other baked treats as well.

Pros: Delicious food , Friendly staff, Laneway location (great people watching and street

soyboy100

Points +264

Vegan
22 Nov 2025

One of the best cafes in melbourne

Had the roasted chicken and feta jaffle, and it was incredible. The Mexican bean one is good too. My fav is the Mac n cheese jaffle.

The cakes and sweets are so fricking good. Took my partner on a date and I bought him two different cakes and he wanted more but I'm poor, so I said no.

Coffee and iced matcha excellent too.

Pros: Yummy jaffles, Excellent customer service, Short wait time

hamstersRus

Points +45

Vegetarian
14 Nov 2025

Great

Awesome toasties and drinks, great service. All vegan

thevegankatus

Points +284

Vegan
08 Nov 2025

Yummy Jaffles

3.5. Great jaffles with good range and friendly and brisk service. Bolognese jaffle is the best!

PeterSimmons

Points +88

Vegan
08 Nov 2025

Location is good, tastes great!

The food is really tasty and served quickly

Pros: Taste, Location, Variety

SuitableCoconut

Points +345

Vegan
03 Nov 2025

Great

Around 16 different types of toasties, tried at least two!

Seitanicveg

Points +1813

Vegan
28 Oct 2025

join the union!

great jaffles, sweets, pastries and coffee!




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