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Smith & Deli

Serving plant-based riffs on deli favourites.

Emma Breheny
Emma Breheny

Smith and Deli is heaven for plant-based eaters.
1 / 4Smith and Deli is heaven for plant-based eaters.Kristoffer Paulsen
Mo Wyse and Shannon Martinez from Smith & Deli.
2 / 4Mo Wyse and Shannon Martinez from Smith & Deli. Nicole Goodwin
Grab a sandwich to go.
3 / 4Grab a sandwich to go.Jesse Hisco
Inside the deli cafe.
4 / 4Inside the deli cafe.Kristoffer Paulsen

Vegetarian or vegan$

I can’t believe it’s not burrata. Or chicken. Or egg. These thoughts are common among customers visiting this light-filled space, which stocks everything any self-respecting European deli would, except it’s all plant-based.

The deli showcases chef Shannon Martinez’s skill in replicating buttery pastries, deli meats, cheese and the other joys of life, and also has a menu to rival any Melbourne cafe. Ponder sandwiches toasted, fresh or breakfast-appropriate; four or five daily salads; puffy glazed doughnuts; and hot dishes including a pie floater. Add comforting frozen meals such as chorizo pasta bake to your shopping basket.

Emma BrehenyEmma BrehenyEmma is Good Food’s Melbourne eating out and restaurant editor.

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