Vegan deli cafe est. 2017. Offers a variety of foods including waffles, sandwiches, toasties, beans and bowls, smoothies, coffee and lattes. Makes vegan meats, cheese, and sauces in-house. Sells some food to take home, including the vegan meats and cheese plus yoghurt, ice cream, chocolate and snacks. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm.
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4/241 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 2010
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 25 Aug 2022 by Uncolored
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276 Reviews
First Review by veganvirtues
schneids03
Points +6
Amazing Service - Edit
Though I haven't had the opportunity to eat here yet, I wanted to review them for their amazing service. They went out of their way to help me organize a gift card for my friend in Australia (I live in the USA). They were very accommodating, responsive and helpful. They helped me keep the surprise by printing the voucher and mailing it to my friend instead of the usual way of emailing it. I can't wait to visit on my next trip to Australia.
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ChilliLover
Points +34
Delicious Brunch - Edit
Cozy cafe with lovely customer service. We came here for brunch on a Saturday, wanting to try the famous bacon and egg (Vegan) burger. Unfortunately when we arrived there (11 am) it had already sold out.
Read moreOur first time here, we had the delicious vegan salmon bagel and mushroom toastie. Both were absolutely delicious. The salmon bagel really did taste like salmon! Coffee was fantastic as well 👍
We'll definitely come back!
Pros: Entire menu was vegan friendly, Good customer service, Fresh ingredients
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VegoWorthy
Points +510
Another great feed! - Edit
Service is also so quick here which is great as I have very short lunch breaks.
Read moreToday I tried the buffalo sub and loved it, would have licked the plate if it didn’t make me look weird 😊
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joylubo
Points +27
Best toasties and cake in town - Edit
I love this casual eatery, the food is outstanding! Best toasted sandwiches and incredible cake. Especially the carrot cake 🥕🥕🥕
Read morePros: Delicious , Comfort food, Healthy
Cons: Small space
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JessicaSavoie
Points +48
Vegan haven - Edit
Have been a few times now. A very short walk from central and easy access for train crew. Everything is vegan and really tasty and delicious. Caters for all from the raw salad people to the extra cheez and faux meats people (I’m the latter) yum yum yum
Read morePros: Loads of options, Great chefs, Vegan cakes!
Cons: Wish they were open even earlier for the am crowd
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BronteM
Points +456
Amazing! - Edit
The cafe is in a great location, easily accessible from Central Station. The food is incredible; reasonably priced for the size of the meal and so tasty! The staff are super friendly and there's always a great atmosphere here. It can get really busy but the staff handle the crowds well, and despite the queues, wait times are still reasonable. Definitely worth the wait if it's busy! They have a lot of menu options, plus lots of yummy looking baked goods and refrigerated products for sale. A must try if you're in the area and haven't eaten here before.
Read morePros: Great location, wheelchair accessible , amazing food and customer service.
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AnnaEK
Points +56
Yes. Just yes. - Edit
Everything is vegan and everything I’ve tasted there is delicious! Love their toasted sandwiches (favourite is Reuben’s Vegan Bro Steve), also their drink options.
Read morePros: Everything is delicious , Toasted sandwiches are amazing, Only a minute or so walk from Central station
Cons: Queues can be a bit crazy (cos they’re so good)
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Vegan_Van_Girl
Points +629
Tasty food! - Edit
Met a friend for lunch, had the Reuben sandwich & lemon meringue pie, was all yummy!
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veganvirtues
Points +2849
Shift eatery - Edit
This place opened last week. This amazing place was really rocking, many diners has limited out side seating.
Read moreI had a berry nice smoothie had raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, almond milk and coyo. $10.
For eats had Big Bad Bowl w/ quinoa, roasted veggies, smoked beans, house made kale slaw, sauerkraut and hommos. $18.it was deeeelicious.
The eatery serves a variety of salads, toasted sandwiches with various fillings.
They make their own cheeses, vegan bacon and a first for me vegan EGG.
Serves coffees and teas.
Got the Happy Cow sticker. Vegans please try at least once you wont be disappointed.
Revisited today was knocked out by the service and food. Had a smoked tofu and miso salad came with greens, cabbage, kale, carrot, cherry tomatoe, cucumber, sprouts, sesame seeds topped with a miso and ginger dressing. Delicious $14. My berry nice smoothie had raspberries, strawberries, chia seeds, almond milk and coconut water. $10. Their raw cheese was to die for $9. Got a double Happy Cow sticker. Please vegans and ppl moving to a plant based diet try this once, twice or thrice.
Revisited with my partner. We had salad bowl with mixed lettuce, roasted chick peas with masala, pumpkin, rice/quinoa, cherry tomatoes, coriander and coconut yoghurt.
Gimme dat protein banana, peanut, cacao/ coconut milk. Hot cacao soy mylk. Fig, apple, and walnut tart. All was delicious, in my top 5 best vegan eatery. Bill $36.
Vegans and vegheads get here u must try once, twice.
Updated from previous review on 2018-04-18
Revisited thís great eatery had a Ruben Sandwich has sauerkraut, gherkin, cheese toasted. Mushroom, cheese toasted sourdough sandwich. A blueberry smoothie and a mango, tumeric smoothie followed by a wonderful blueberry and matcha cheese cake. $50 approx total. Once again if u haven't tried Shift's food u are crackers, get there and indulge ur body.
This vegan icon hasn't dropped the tofu. Had a SuperFood Salad quinoa, kale, cashew cheese, mixed green salad, cherry tomatoes, sweet potatoes, walnuts sprinkled basalmic dressing. $15 was delicious. Finished with a Gimme Dat Proteon smoothie banana, peanut butter, cacao and coconut milk. $10 again delicious. Worthy of ten *****.
Updated from previous review on 2018-07-30
Revisted during CCP covid yep plenty of social distancing only allowed 9 inside and 6 outside.
we had mushroom sandwich and a Reubens both delicious followed with a mango lassie(bit disappointed it was frozen and not able to taste the various fruits and skinny plastic straw was hard to suck through) and hot choc and choc muffin.
Highly recommended for the Reubens.
Pros: 100% plant based vegan, Home made ingredients, Excellent and delicious food
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hungryvegan23
Points +747
Delicious, speedy, awesome - Edit
Loved everything about this place! “Join the Club” sandwich was awesome - would love to come back and try the egg & bacon bagel.
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Hatkins
Points +86
My daily - Edit
Entirely vegan cafe with a focus on making their own success and meat substitutes. Cannot rate the bacon and egg bagel and chipotle mayo enough.
Read moreHave some vegan products for sale in their fridges, pastry cabinet and pantry items.
Pros: Such friendly staff and delicious food.
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marty-m
Points +69
Home delivered heaven - Edit
Since the “shutdown” Shift quickly responded, delivering your favourite treats to your door! Most items on the menu are there. Fantastic work guys!
Read morePros: Amazing quality, Service with a smile, Home-delivery came with instructions to prepare
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hannazman
Points +44
Good brunch Spot - Edit
Food was better than expected! Had the rueben Sanga and the Chia waffles and both was full of flavours. Service was fast and friendly!
Read morePros: Lots of breakfast/lunch options , Close to central station
Cons: Not a lot of seats
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GerryStewart
Points +72
Best Ruben! - Edit
Been here a couple of times and have never been disappointed! The Ruben sandwich is so jam packed and full of flavour, you’re definitely getting your monies worth! Also the donuts are to die for, but I believe they only stock them fri-sun so get in there quick if you want one!
Read morePros: Great menu , Friendly staff
Cons: Not a lot of seats, so get there quick!
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mountain.gal
Points +161
okay - Edit
Small cozy place serving brunch type food. Unfortunately I found the food to be so-so (I ate their Big Shifty) and the prices rather high. Staff are friendly. Also seems to sell t shirts!
Read morePros: Near the train.
Cons: Somewhat overpriced.
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elisecee
Points +20
Amazing and delicious! - Edit
I had the vegan cheese toastie of my dreams.
Read morePros: So many delicious options, Lovely staff, Close to Central Station
Cons: Very difficult to get parking , Can be a bit of a wait
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tobs
Points +81
Perfect - Edit
Everything you’d hope for; nice full menu, super friendly staff, great coffee and a good atmosphere. The food was wonderful!
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heather6thsense
Points +501
Cafe par excellence - Edit
Great little cafe. Lot's of wonderful food options to choose from. Large servings. Efficient staff and easy to find with Google maps. I had a delicious Chia Waffle and a beautiful conversation with one of the staff members. 🙏
Read morePros: Totally vegan. Nice staff. Quick service, clean , well maintained. , Delicious food, nutritious.
Cons: Nil
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Lozza13
Points +66
Fab fab fab - Edit
Absolutely fantastic vegan food! Came for breakfast and was not disappointed. Lovely wait staff and a fridge with a selection of vegan goodies to take home. Definitely worth a trip!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great selection , Good coffee
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gabekeeler
Points +75
Great Vegan food - Edit
100% vegan, food was great and served within what seemed like seconds.
Read moreThe bacon was scarily realistic, it had even the (to me) unpleseent grissley bits
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sez198
Points +113
Incredible! - Edit
I really liked this place, really lovely staff, fast service and incredible food. Good selection of vegan foods to buy in their fridges as well. Will have to go back to try there homemade vegan corned beef.
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imogenmichel
Points +2747
Very good breakfast! - Edit
We came here for a late breakfast today and it was very good. Lots of tasty items in the Shift breakfast and a very nice coffee and smoothie too. The cake counter also looks epic!
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maruluciani
Points +86
Perfection! - Edit
Everything, everything was perfect. The salmon bagel was the best thing I’ve ever tried ! 🙌🏽
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Selonyx
Points +1288
Amazing sandwiches! - Edit
Seriously some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had me and my partner shared a corned beef rueben and a chicken turkey club sandwich
Read morePros: All vegan , Decent portions , Best sandwich
Cons: Moderately priced , Small seating area
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danielx96
Points +30
Amazing!!! - Edit
Great team, and amazing food. Ate in with my girlfriend for breakfast.... the food was that great I had to buy a sandwich to go for lunch as well.
Read morePros: The whole menu is vegan, Include vegan meat substitutes , Friendly staff
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vegpurrito
Points +178
Amazing! - Edit
Great service and diverse menu! Fun and lively environment - great for a casual breakfast/brunch/lunch!
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Kryssiee
Points +432
Never Disappoints - Edit
I have been to Shift Eatery so many times now and the hour travel is definitely worth it. I always make sure I get the waffles because they are by far the best in Sydney.
Read morePros: Totally vegan , Delicious fresh food, Super friendly staff
Cons: Long wait times as they are a busy cafe
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