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Sweet Bones

An entirely vegan bakery and café with a distinct rock-and-roll aesthetic, expanding to the northside from its original Braddon flagship. Tucked into a relaxed suburban shopping square, it draws a dedicated crowd for its 100% plant-based breakfast plates and Tex-Mex lunch specialties. Standouts include their enormous house-made vegan cinnamon scrolls, loaded burritos, and decadent custom cupcakes. Features plenty of casual indoor and outdoor courtyard seating. (While all food is strictly vegan, dairy milk is available as an optional alternative for coffee drinks).

Address: Scullin Shops, 3 Scullin Pl, Scullin
Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM–2PM, Sat Sun 8AM–2PM
Price: Mains $15–31, treats from $8.50
Website: sweetbonescompany.com (opens in a new tab)

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