Vegan Deli & Café in Melbourne CBD
A plant-based deli and café on Degraves Street, from your first coffee to wine and tapas after work.
Smith & Deli Degraves brings the full Smith & Deli experience to the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Just steps from Flinders Street Station on one of the city’s most iconic laneways, it’s an all-day destination for coffee, pastries, sandwiches, cafeteria plates and plenty more - whether you’re grabbing something on the run or settling in upstairs.
Start the day with coffee and a pastry, grab one of our stacked sandwiches for lunch, or build your own plate from the cafeteria counter. The fridges are stocked with fresh grab & go options, the freezer is loaded with Smith & Deli ready meals to take home, and there’s a curated grocery range for stocking the pantry.
Then, from 4pm, Degraves shifts gears. Pull up a seat for tapas, wine and cocktails, with a menu made for sharing and an upstairs dining space that lets you escape the laneway rush without leaving the heart of the city.
Visit us
Phone
(03) 9557 2585Opening hours
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
What's on offer
Fully plant-based throughout, with gluten-free and dairy-free options clearly labelled.
Morning coffee and pastries
Coffee made properly and a cabinet of fresh pastries to start the day. Grab it on the run or take a table before work.
Deli-counter lunch
The heart of the city café. Build a plate at the counter, order a toastie or sandwich, or fill a lunchbox from the cabinet. A fresh, healthier lunch that still tastes like something you actually want to eat.
Grab-and-go
Sandwiches, salads, pastries and sweets ready to take with you, made for a city lunch break that is anything but slow.
Wine and tapas (licensed)
After work, the counter shifts to small plates and a plant-based drinks list. We are licensed, so stay for wine and tapas before you head home.
Inside the deli
Why visit us in Collingwood
Fully plant-based, no small print
Every item is plant-based, so the whole team can order without a second thought. Ideal for a work lunch where everyone is sorted, whether they are vegan, vegetarian or just hungry.
Open late and licensed
One of the few spots in the city where you can have breakfast, lunch and an after-work wine in one day, all plant-based. Open until 8pm most nights.
Your spot on Degraves
Tucked into one of Melbourne's best-known laneways, a short walk from Flinders Street Station and easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the city centre.
Getting here
Train
Flinders Street Station is right on our doorstep. Take the Degraves Street subway exit and you are almost at the door.
Tram
We sit inside the Free Tram Zone, so trams through the city centre get you here without a fare. Hop off near Flinders Street and walk into the laneway.
On foot and landmarks
Degraves Street runs off Flinders Street in the heart of the Flinders Lane precinct, an easy walk from the shopping and arts end of the city.
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 Melbourne CBD vegan?
Yes. The whole menu is 100% vegan and plant-based, right through to the wine and tapas list. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just after a good feed, everything on offer is safe to order and share.
Do you have gluten-free or nut-free options?
We carry gluten-free and dairy-free options across the deli and cabinet, all clearly labelled. If you have a nut allergy, let our team know and we will point you to the right choices on the day.
Are you open in the evening, and are you licensed?
Yes. We trade until 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and the counter turns to wine and small plates after work. We are fully licensed, so you can stay for plant-based tapas and a glass without leaving the city.
Where is your vegan cafe in Melbourne CBD?
We are at 16 Degraves Street, Melbourne, just off Flinders Street and a few steps from Flinders Street Station via the Degraves subway.