I had a very early start to the day yesterday and as much as I don’t like waking up at 5:30am, I do love being out alone on crisp clear mornings. I was waiting for a tram in the city at 7am and although my hands were freezing, I had to snap a pic of Collins Street:
When I was done with my appointment I had some more errands which took me to Melbourne Central, which is a shopping centre complex (and train station). I was surprised to see this community garden set up in Melbourne Central, and people were seated against the plants reading or chatting with friends:
Glad to be out in the fresh (polluted city) air, my next stop was Smith Street in Collingwood:
A closeup of the poster in the top righthand window made me laugh in a resigned, unhappy way. Meet our new prime minister:
I loaded up the Happy Cow app and found that I was around the corner from Friends Of The Earth. Sweet!
On offer were a selection of sweet treats such as donuts from Crumbs though I opted for the fine looking cake which was apple and walnut. The texture was very crumbly but that didn’t stop me, naaaatch:
I also ordered a soy chai to go with it, which was lovely:
I wish I had more time to look around Friends Of The Earth (check their website) and I’ll definitely be back:
Friends Of The Earth is located at 312 Smith Street, Collingwood. Website here.
veganopoulous.com <-- I've moved here! 
Great pictures!!!
Thank you!!!
I’m often in FoE on a Saturday baking up something vegan! (Though tomorrow I’m on soup duty)
oooh! I was possibly going to go there tomorrow but I think my plans are falling through 😦
That cake looks super delicious, and your city photos are lovely as usual!
Thanks! I’m craving more of that cake now.
Love friends of the earth and that patch of street – it was my local many years ago but now don’t get there so much – the cup that the soy latte comes in looks wonderfully chunky and retro homey
When I used to attend playgroup held in a church hall+kitchen, I’d always grab those mugs for my tea 😛