Everywhere you look, plant-based alternatives to meat and other animal products are popping up in grocery stores, restaurants and even fashion. St Kilda, always ahead of the curve, has long been embracing the growing popularity for vegan foods, catering to the shifting needs of meat-wary clientele without compromising quality, variety and, above all, taste! Whether you’re embracing meat-free Mondays, going plant-based every day, or just curious to find out what all the noise is about, St Kilda’s got you covered.

Here are just some of our picks for those who are looking for a meat-free feast.

GOOD LOVE

This gorgeous little café & bar has finally reopened after nine long weeks, with a fab new menu and the same passion for the good vegan food you love! From delicious bar snack favourites to larger plant-rific plates, fabulous cocktails and a fun-filled drinks menu, this is the perfect spot to indulge yourself (somewhat) guilt free.

WHERE: 56 Acland Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182

OPEN:  Tuesday -Sunday, 8 am – 11 pm (From 25 March)

www.goodlovevegan.com

• Dine – in • Take away • Delivery

MATCHA MYLKBAR

Did someone say “Pancakes”? Matcha Mylkbar are a St Kilda based pancake parlour with sweet and savoury pancake stacks that will leave you feeling satisfied and a little smug (did we mention they’re totally plant-based?) Think matcha pancakes covered in salted caramel sauce, peanut butter, crushed oreos and Messina chocolate ice cream. Or, if you’re more inclined towards salty flavours, there’s the Mac N Cheese pancake stake, with fried popcorn chick and smoked Canadian maple.

WHERE: 72a Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182

OPEN: 8 am – 3:30 pm

www.matchamylkbar.com/

SISTER OF SOUL

Sister of Soul recognise that there’s a variety of reasons why people choose to become vegan or vegetarian and they serve just as much variety, if not more, in their nourishing plant-based food. They are also active members of our local communities, diverting tonnes of food waste and coffee grinds to the St Kilda Veg Out Community Gardens, helping to enrich the soil to help locals grow their own fresh produce. Serving delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an extensive range of cocktails, beer, wine, smoothies and other non-alcoholic drinks, you can always be a part of this food movement!

WHERE: 73 Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182

OPEN: Daily 7:30 am till late.

www.sisterofsoul.com.au/

MONK BODHI DHARMA

A bit further up Carlisle street, hidden behind the supermarkets in Balaclava you'll find Monk Bodhi Dharma, a cosy micro coffee roastery in the heart of Balaclava. On the menu you find a wonderul selection of sustainable and healing food, from banana pancaske served with dulce de leche ice cream, zucchini hotcakes and Unami mushrooms served on house made pumpkin polenta bread.

WHERE: Rear 202 Carlisle Street, Balaclava, Victoria 3183

OPEN: Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm  / Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 5 pm (Note that the kitchen closes at 3 pm)

http://www.monkbodhidharma.com/

MR VEGGIE

Are you a lover of rich, aromatic Malaysian? Mr Veggie has all your Malaysian favourites- meat free! From vegan chicken wings and roast duck, to veggie calamari and spicy seafood laksa, there’s something for anyone who wants a veggie-meat fix without the animal.

WHERE: 92c Acland Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182

OPEN: 11 am – 10 pm daily

• Dine – in • Take away • Delivery