Smith + Deli

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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Smith & Deli in Collingwood, and let me tell you, it exceeded all expectations!

The menu offers an array of options, from hearty breakfast toasties to decadent loaded sandwiches, all bursting with flavour and creativity. The 'Egg Martinez' was a personal favourite, with it being a creative knock-off of a Maccas Egg & Bacon McMuffin.

The affordability of the menu (toasties range from $10-18) combined with the innovative flavour combinations makes it a must-visit for anyone craving delicious vegan food.

On top of all of this, their vegan bakery items are definitely one of the best available in Melbourne - with their bakery items often rotating. (think donuts, cookies, slices, croissants and more!).

I honestly can't imagine anyone being unhappy with the food offering.

Just be mindful to get there early, as we went on a Sunday morning (around 10am) and we were lucky to get a seat!

So much to choose from - no wonder this place is so high rated:) friendly staff and nice atmosphere. I got the almond croissant which are a very hard find and this was was divine. I could have eaten every one on display. Some great looking salads and fake meats on display in the Deli section which was cool. I also got a takeaway sando which used tempeh and fake bacon, loved the packaging too

Extensive menu of hot and cold food.
The food was delicious and my husband who isn't vegan enjoyed his meal too!
Enjoyed a cold wine too.
Highly recommend this amazing vegan cafe

I had the 'Nobody Calls Me Chicken' for breakfast and it was a good way to start the day. I went there on opening time and the shelf was already full of available options. The staff were friendly and service was quick.
I also ordered their large mystery box one afternoon and it was a very pleasant surprise. There were different salad options and pastries, that the whole box was more than enough for four people. Great value for money!

Amazing food, service and a beautiful store! Had one of the best breakfast rolls ever. Their vegemite scroll was so soft and delicious, and they have really great coffee. Returned later to have a meatball toasted sandwich, and it was insanely good! We can't wait to come back.

Absolutely amazing food. Personal favourite was the cronuts. Serves a huge variety of deli food and has an attached supermarket like area.

My all time favourite place in Melbourne. Every single pastry is delicious and I'm a huge fan of their toasted sandwiches. The egg martinez is a quick and easy breakfast and their sausage rolls are a perfect lunch on the go. It can get quite busy and loud on weekends so sometimes I grab takeaway and eat it at a nearby park.

The Wiggum sandwich is highly recommended.

They also have a small store with vegan goods such as chocolate which is always fun to browse through.

TLDR; A Vegan Delight with Exceptional Croissants

The Smith&Deli is a must-visit for vegans and food enthusiasts alike. The baked basque cheesecake is divine, with a light and smooth texture and a perfect balance of lemon and vanilla flavors. The croissants are exceptional, with perfectly formed layers that create a deliciously crispy exterior and soft, buttery center.

The spacious seating area is nicely spaced out, and the outdoor space is a nice little touch. The No-Nonsense juice is the perfect complement to a sunny day. Overall, Smith&Deli scores a solid 9 out of 10.

10/10, the scrambled tofu is so good and the Reuben was a highlight. Came twice while I was in Melbourne for the long weekend and would’ve went a third time if they were open on Monday.

I just want to thank Rachel and El for helping me create the cake of my dreams for my engagement party!

Rachel was so patient and helpful, dealing with all my (probably very annoying) requests with the utmost professionalism.

The incredibly talented El created the most stunning cake! We were asked by so many guests where the cake was from as it was that good!

There was no compromise on texture or flavour either. Plant based cakes can often by quite dense and dry, but this was absolutely perfect!

Whilst we didn’t feel the need to advertise our event as plant based, we discovered that unless told, not a single guest realised that the cake (including the tiramisu for gluten free guests) was plant based.

Again, thank you so much to Rachel and El! I cannot recommend Smith + Deli enough!

My wife and I are big Smith & Deli fans, so when planning our fully vegan wedding, having them be part of it was an easy choice! They were so easy to work with from the very beginning, and really went out of their way to help us, giving us so many options! I wish we had more pictures of their lovely macarons before they were eaten, but everyone jumped on them so quickly, they barely lasted 15 minutes! Thank you so much Smith & Deli team!

This place is phenomenal! So many options and all completely vegan!! You can dine in or take away. I only wish that there was one of these where I live because I'd be visiting it for every meal of the day. Truly outstanding 👏

There’s always amazing food and coffee here, priced reasonably well with friendly staff. It’s also fully vegan owned and run. Also has the best vegan sandwiches you could find anywhere in the world.

My favourite deli ever. I could walk in and eat everything. Such unique vegan meals, there’s nowhere else like it!

My partner and I went to this place today and it was our best vegan experience ever. Everything was delightful, tasty and affordable. Service amazing. I highly recommend.

I loved the Salmon Bagel but the Parmageddon bagel was delicious too - strong pesto flavour and crispy chicken tender.

I have no idea how Smith and Deli made the Salmon but that’s a definitive must try when visiting.

Service was fast and friendly! Thanks Smith and Deli team for a great morning breakfast.

Stopped by the new S&D for lunch today, 3ish weeks after their new venue opened. This new space is CLASSY. The take away section is swanky. I love the dine in canteen style space. There's no compromise with the quality of food. For $20 we got a main and 2 sides that we could eat all over again. 5 stars for how delicious the food is. 5 stars for the modern, sophisticated yet casual space. And 5 stars for the rock star staff especially during these trying times. Nice work. We will definitely be back again.

If you're vegan and have never been to Smith + Deli run, don't walk! Highly recommend getting any sandwich fresh or toasted from the menu, you will not be disappointed! The ready made freezer meals are incredible and buy one of every salad if you go! Can't recommend Smith + Deli enough. My partner and I are from Sydney and S+D is always our number one MUST VISIT for food when we're in Melbourne

Amazing experience with my takeaway. Walking in I was immediately impressed with the display and layout of all the food. All the labels are super easy to read and everything looks so delicious! The staff were so friendly and I can’t wait to come back to dine in. 10/10 food and experience, you just go!

Beautiful place but very busy. There was only one staff doing five people’s order in the dine in area. The dine in area was also confusing and staff had to explain to each person how it worked. It was simply ordering in the counter but the layout made it look like we got to pick out things.