My wife and I went there just on the weekend. Sadly being from Brisbane this was only our first time. Now my wife loves this place and it's food more than me.
The food rules...the staff ruled...the food names ruled...the music ruled...Melbourne rules even more because of this place.
Pleease open a chain in Portland, Or (also a big vegan city)!! I had a yummy sandwich and some cold pesto Italian pasta and both were soo good. I’m very impressed with the quality of the food. I’ll be back tomorrow for a meal! Yum. This place is really a vegan’s dream.
I also really appreciated the friendly staff. We had a nice interaction.
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Great vegan deli items for creating lunch at home.
Roast beef $6, tasty and nice texture (replicating deli roast beef).
Chicken salad, $8, great flavours and textures in this.
Normally I would stand in line being really indecisive, so having all the items laid out on the screen with descriptions makes it a very pleasant shopping experience. As the quantities works well for making 1-2 sandwiches/meals getting a selection of items means you are sorted for a week.
Back in 2014, my socks were knocked off and my non-vegan taste buds were blown away by a delicious vegan meal that proved you don’t need things like butter, cheese, cream etc (pretty much all the good stuff non-vegans embrace) to make a dish outstanding. Said vegan meal took place at the launch of Smith and Daughters. There was not a single person in that room who wasn’t excited by the vegan fare brought out, and it seems much of Melbourne has been in agreement with this since - Smith and Daughters, alongside their second venue Smith and Deli, remain highly raved about as two of Melbourne’s most prominent and best vegan eateries.
Vegan deli heaven! So many sandwich options and I decided on 'The Godfather' based on lovely employee's recommendation.
Because I had never eaten salami/pepperoni before, I didn't know it was supposed to be spicy so it was a little bit too spicy for my liking but everything else in it was delicious.
✨ Pros: Everything is plant-based here 😍 Donuts, cookies, cheeses, meats. I bought so many things!
✨ Cons: Bit pricey (but totally worth it)
This place has received a lot of attention for their delicious and convenient style vegan sandwiches but has stolen the spotlight from restaurants around Fitzroy after appearing on this season’s Masterchef Australia!
Ordered:
The god father
Review:
The line during quarantine was definitely long and the takeaway system has been efficiently been organised so social distancing has been achieved. The god father sandwich was delicious, crispy bread stuffed with vegan pepperoni and various pickles and veggies. The star of this was definitely the bread, it had that chewy yet crispy texture the let down was definitely how greasy it was, oil coated the paper bag that I received and the taste of the sandwich was rather acidic. The pickles inside were already sour and paired with the sour dough it was rather an over kill of tartness!
This place made me move from Perth to Melbourne. Seriously better than most aspects of life.
Amazing selection. Service is great. Friendly staff. Food is incredible! Could not recommend this deli more.
Amazing bagel, had raisin and cinnamon and it was so fresh and tasty. Had cream cheese filling and would definitely go back for more
I have been here a couple of times and have never been disappointed! It was actually the first meal I had in Melbourne, a bacon and egg muffin with a coco black. It's honestly so hard to believe it's completely vegan, so delish! I have also tried the 'Club Sandwiches Not Seals'. Again, amazing. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. A great selection of other vegan treats in store, lovely workers who seem to really love their job. Will definitely visit again before leaving Melbourne.
Ordered:
- Snuffle Truffle
- Parmageddon
Snuffle Truffle didn’t have a lot of flavour to it, I really only tasted the multi grain brain. The Parmageddon, on the other hand, was mind blowing with its intense flavours all over and crunchiness of the bread. Highly rate the Parmageddon and I’m down to go back and try their other sandwiches!
Seriously good vegan treats in the back streets of Fitzroy. It's hard to believe that this deliciousness is actually vegan. With a funky fitout, and a cool deli atmosphere; Smith and Deli is takeaway only, but not your standard takeaway. The lines can get long, but it's worth the wait for this amazing food. The staff make sure you are served quickly, and are super nice.
With an awesome range of freshly made sandwiches, and the most delicious range of ever changing sweet treats; you can be sure to find something that appeals to you. Everything is homemade with the best ingredients, and the taste is fantastic. Smith and Deli has a great reputation for very good reason. The food here is that good that even non vegans flock here for a tasty lunch or treat, and who can argue with that.
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.
Pretty good vegan food. The parmageddon sandwich was the best. I thought it was chicken but apparently it is made out of tofu. I thought the plate is a little bit expensive. And they serve different sandwiches at the deli vs the cafeteria.
Love the new space. It’s got a lot of variety compared to the previous venue, plus a massive, light-filled dining area perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch. The canteen-style plates are a fun novelty with interesting options that rotate daily. I tried the chicken pot pie plus a pesto pasta salad, roasted pumpkin and a veg frittata, all of which was high quality and very well flavoured. At $28 for the large size, it’s not a lunch I would purchase daily, but if you want a more affordable option there are plenty of sandwiches under $20.
Absolutely love the new store! Have been twice now and sat down in the diner/deli and loved the easy buffet style service, so convenient and so quick to get a full meal! The first meal the weekend before Christmas (chicken pot pie & roasted pumpkin with gravy) was incredible.
They are a new store with limited staff due to the current covid spike, I wish the below reviewers would have patience whilst their team navigate this insane and stressful time. You don’t need to slander a business in reviews to give constructive feedback.
Will be coming back again and again and looking forward to see how they grow and improve! :)
Caitlin Monnery-Korving
+5
I’m so in love with the new location! Gone are the days of queuing round the block and waiting on the side of the road for your order (which was always worth it regardless), now you have the option of popping in to grab the old fa pyrite like the amazing sandwiches and pies, OR grabbing some of the new canteen lunch options and dining in. The canteen options are to die for, very much on the level of the Smith & Daughters dinner menu but with a mix-and-match vibe. Obsessed!
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.
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!
Christopher “Kraden” McKenna
+5
My goodness this is good.
Their rotating daily menu has some amazing food.
The coffee is top notch.
The breakfast options are great and they ALSO do dinner.
Service 10/10 and their deli + produce range is quality and fresh.
You gotta go here.
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