Vegan Deli & Café in Collingwood
Your neighbourhood spot in Collingwood for seriously good plant-based food, from the deli counter to the coffee window.
Smith & Deli is the original vegan deli, and our Collingwood home is the heart of everything we do. You’ll find us on Cambridge Street with a cabinet packed full of things worth making a detour for, shelves stocked with pantry favourites, and plenty to take home for later. The Deli may have started life in Fitzroy, but these days Collingwood is home — and it still runs on one simple idea: really good food, that just happens to be plant-based.
Drop in for coffee and a pastry, grab a breakfast toastie, or come hungry for one of our stacked sandwiches. There’s always a selection of pies and sausage rolls, plus our cafeteria counter loaded with salads, snacks and all the good stuff. For later, our fridges are stocked with fresh grab & go options, the freezer is loaded with Smith & Deli ready meals to take home, and the grocery shelves bring together some of our favourite plant-based products from suppliers we love.
Visit us
Phone
(03) 9123 1711Opening hours
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
What's on offer
Fully plant-based throughout, with gluten-free options clearly labelled.
All-day café
Breakfast, brunch & lunch from morning to close. Breakfast toasties, the Egg Martinez, hot pies and sausage rolls, cafeteria items, and of course our famous sandwich bar.
Deli counter
Our cafeteria-style counter is the centrepiece. Grab a tray and choose from pot pies, roasts, curries, salads and more, served up however much you like.
Grocery section
Whilst you're in store why not pick up some pantry staples and stock up your cupboard with some of our favourite plant-based suppliers.
Coffee and bakery
Coffee made properly, plus a rotating bakery cabinet of pastries and sweet goodies. Worth a stop even when you are just passing through.
Inside the deli
Why visit us in Collingwood
Fully plant-based
Everything on the menu is plant-based, made fresh by our team of in-house chefs. There's also plenty of gluten free options for our gluten-free friends, and of course everything is also dairy-free.
Something for everyone
Whether you're stopping in for a lazy long lunch, grabbing a quick coffee, or loading up a basket to fill your fridge and freezer for later - we have breakfast, lunch and dinner sorted.
Your Collingwood local
We love being part of the Cambridge Street neighbourhood. Locals have made this their regular for years, and we also love welcoming our regulars from out of town!
Getting here
Parking
Street parking on Cambridge Street and the surrounding side streets, with more on Smith Street a short walk away. Weekday mornings give you the best chance of a spot near the door.
Tram
The No. 86 runs along Smith Street and drops you a few minutes from the café, easy from the city or the northern suburbs.
Train and landmarks
Collingwood Station on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines is a short walk away. We are around the corner from the Collingwood Arts Precinct and a stroll from Victoria Park.
What our customers say
Real reviews from real customers
“I had the best sausage roll today and I love their pizza slice too. Good coffee and lots of alternatives like chai or ginger latte. I just wish they were open until 4pm on a Sunday afternoon.”
“this place is such a vegan staple in melbourne. been coming here for about 10 years, and i still get excited to visit every time. this location is great and the space is quite big, but it does get very busy on weekends. i love their decadent drinks (like the s'mores hot choc!) and their sandwiches are incredible. they are huge portions so be warned you will walk out very very full. the deli selection is great too with lots of fake meats, cheese, etc. definitely visit if you haven't, vegan or not!”
“If there ever comes a day where I cannot rely on my friends, family, or anything in my life, you will find me at Smith and Deli. Because I can rely on these guys to deliver EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.”
“Finally got to come here after hearing so much about the food at Smith + Deli. And the food didn't disappoint. We only had lunch but the next table was sharing a giant sized donut that looked moist. Definitely will need to return for their pastries.”
“Drinks were delicious with a unique range to choose from. All the food was incredible. The fried chicken sando was amazing but I wouldn't be able to eat one to myself, definitely a sharing size. The Maury ballstein toasty was my favourite.”
FAQs
Is everything at Smith & Deli Collingwood vegan?
Yes. The whole menu is 100% vegan, from the deli counter through to the coffee and cakes. Nothing on site is made with any animal products
Do you have gluten-free or nut-free options?
We have many gluten-free options across the deli cabinet and take-home meals, and everything is clearly labelled. If you have a nut allergy, have a chat with our team and we will point you to what is safe on the day.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk in?
The Collingwood cafe is walk-ins only. We have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, so you should always be able to get a table. We are a daytime café, open from the morning and closing mid-afternoon, so it is ideal for breakfast, brunch, coffee or lunch.
Where is your vegan cafe in Collingwood?
You will find us at 107 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, a short walk from Collingwood Station and the No. 86 tram on Smith Street. Look for the big Smith & Deli sign - you can't miss us!