A Plant-Based Deli With Heart

Smith & Deli is the more casual sibling to Shannon Martinez’s plant-based restaurant, Smith & Daughters, located just next door. This iteration blends the feel of a classic deli with a relaxed, cafeteria-style setup, built around a wraparound food counter fitted with an induction cooktop.

Hot Vegan Comfort Food

You’ll find a rotating line-up of hot vegan meals—think “turkey” pot pie, roast-style “beef” with vegetables, French dip sandwiches and Sri Lankan vegetable curry—all served from enamel pots behind the counter. In the morning, you can build a full vegan breakfast with tofu scramble, plant-based sausages, hash browns and roasted tomatoes, or keep it light with fruit salad, breakfast muffins and parfaits.

Fresh Salads and Sweet Finishes

The cold section offers fresh salads—sometimes with twists like watermelon in a Greek-style mix—and a changing selection of desserts, from cherry crumble pies to brownies and single-serve trifles.

Drinks, On Tap and Seasonal

There’s also a small drinks offering, with beer and wine on tap and a soda machine by Strangelove pouring seasonal flavours.

Shop While You Eat

Beyond the food counter, the space includes a retail area where you can stock up on plant-based pantry goods, fruit and veg from Northside Fruit & Veg, and bread and pastries from To Be Frank and GF Desserts.

Deli Goods and Take-Home Treats

The deli and carvery section features Shannon’s house-made vegan cold cuts, sausages, cheeses and take-home meals such as spanakopita. You’ll also find a range of made-to-order sandwiches, including “chicken” salad, “meatball” subs and Reubens.

Pastries Worth the Visit

Behind the counter, a marble display case is filled with sweet options—think pistachio-glazed doughnuts, almond croissants, vanilla slices and tahini-chocolate cookies.