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Shift Eatery

Surry Hills
$$Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Unfussy vegan eatery with sandwiches, salads & bowls, plus smoothies, sweets & all-day breakfast.via Google

A dedicated vegan deli and cafe serving outstanding sandwiches and plant-based breakfast staples.

Signature
The 'Steve' (vegan bacon, egg, and cheese roll).

Reviews from Google

James M3 months ago
The quality of the bread and bagel was outstanding but the fillings weren't as good. Everything needed punching up with flavour. We got the their vegan bacon and egg bagel and it was fine. Had much better. The egg didn't have any flavour and the texture wasn't great. Reubens Vegan Brother, Steve was a decent size and texturally great but lacked any defining or memorable flavour. Avo toast needed seasoning too, however, the blueberry and pear muffin was fantastic as was the mint choc truffle. Staff were lovely and it was nice sitting out in the sun 🌞
Suhas Shikharea month ago
Visited Shift Eatery for breakfast and had a really great experience. The atmosphere was nice and cozy, and the food quality was amazing. Everything here is completely vegan, which makes this place unique and interesting. The most surprising part was how real the vegan chicken and beef tasted. The texture and flavour were incredibly close to actual meat. Even if you are not vegan, this place is definitely worth trying for its delicious and creative food options.
Angel Z2 weeks ago
Seems like a nice spot for a coffee catchup. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are small for the price. The “big” bad bowl only had 3 small pieces of falafel with half the bowl being leaves, some rice and beans. The beetroot hummus and beans were nice though. The mushroom toastie was pretty small and thin.
Jozie Burgess3 months ago
I had the most incredible meal at Shift Café and I’m still thinking about it. The bowl I ordered was absolutely packed with flavour, colour and freshness — every element tasted vibrant and thoughtfully prepared. The balance of textures, the creamy dressings, the perfectly seasoned falafels, the sauerkraut, avocado, rice and all the little extras… it was wholesome, nourishing and deeply satisfying without feeling heavy. You can tell real care goes into the food here. It felt like eating something that was genuinely good for me while still being completely indulgent in flavour. I loved every bite. Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and food that makes you want to come straight back. Highly recommend.
Stefania Ferrario3 months ago
Absolutely loved my experience at Shift Eatery. The food was delicious, we ordered a big breakfast style dish and a toastie, and everything was fresh, flavourful, and really satisfying. You can tell a lot of care goes into the menu. What really stood out to me though was the atmosphere. It’s so refreshing to visit a café that’s not just plant based, but actively promotes animal rights. The messaging, stickers, and overall ethos make it feel like a space with real purpose, not just great food. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend, I’ll definitely be back.
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