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 - 6:00 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 options clearly labelled.
Morning coffee and pastries
Coffee, a cabinet full of freshly baked pastries, and our famous egg martinez 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 market plate full of delicious hot food items and salads, or grab one of our sandwichs. A fresh, healthier lunch that can be enjoyed in store or take away.
Grab-and-go
Our fridge and freezer are full of meals and snacks for when you're on the go - perfect for an office lunch, or an easy dinner! And why not stock your basket with our pantry staples while you're there.
Wine and tapas (licensed)
After work, the deli shifts to plant-based tapas and a few larger dishes, with a cocktail and wine list to match. A perfect place to stop in on your way home, or for a quick snack before a show.
Inside the deli
Why visit us in Melbourne CBD
Fully plant-based
Every item is plant-based, with many gluten-free options as well. Whether you're after a morning snack, lunch, dinner or something to take home for later - we offer it all.
Open from morning to night, and licensed
One of the few spots in the city where you can have breakfast, lunch and an after-work drink all in one day, and 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 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, right through to the wine and tapas list. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just after good food, nothing in our store contains any animal products.
Do you have gluten-free or nut-free options?
We have many gluten-free options across the deli and grocery shelves, 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 deli shifts to wine and tapas from 4pm. We are fully licensed, with a wine and cocktail list available all day.
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.