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Mel.Vegan.Chef The name’s changed — the magic hasn’t. Out with the old, in with the true. Change looks good from here.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas.
Stay weird.
Eat the food.
Don’t eat the animals.
Be the change.

Christmas might be on steroids outside, but here I am, on another glorious no-rush morning, choosing witchy plant vibes,...
22/12/2025

Christmas might be on steroids outside, but here I am, on another glorious no-rush morning, choosing witchy plant vibes, peace, and the freedom to enjoy my life — which includes loads of catch-ups with friends old and new, a hard pass on drama, side-stepping other people’s chaos, and anything that feels like pressure gets quietly ignored.

Merry Xmas.
Stay weird.
Do what makes you happy.
Be the change.
🖤🌱☕️

12/12/2025

Always absolute perfection here at Pippa’s Pantry. Open Friday & Saturday 9am-12pm. Enjoy the food coma!

Lord Mayors Christmas Carols at Riverstage. And, IM NOT WORKING IT!!! Instead we have seats in the kid free upstairs bar...
06/12/2025

Lord Mayors Christmas Carols at Riverstage. And, IM NOT WORKING IT!!! Instead we have seats in the kid free upstairs bar, vodka lemonade in hand and picnic snacks for dinner from .

I’ve found myself saying this so much recently that I’m claiming it as my new tagline! PS - how good are Saturday mornin...
06/12/2025

I’ve found myself saying this so much recently that I’m claiming it as my new tagline! PS - how good are Saturday mornings strolling in the sunshine 😍 Promise I’ll be back to food and all things delicious soon.

I know I still owe you all the full “WTF happened in Mel’s world” update… but honestly? I’m too busy soaking up the week...
29/11/2025

I know I still owe you all the full “WTF happened in Mel’s world” update… but honestly? I’m too busy soaking up the weekends I didn’t get to have for the last 5+ years.

Promise I’ll fill you in soon — but until then, here’s me, living my best little sunshine life with my bestie from Melbourne, while some of you are… at work. ☀️😌

Dear weekends - I have missed you. Dear friends - let’s catch up. Dear social life - it’s been far too long. Dear freedo...
22/11/2025

Dear weekends - I have missed you.
Dear friends - let’s catch up.
Dear social life - it’s been far too long.
Dear freedom - you are worth every bit of bu****it.

18/11/2025

What a wild ride. When I’ve finally caught my breath, the kettle’s going on and the tea is getting spilled.

In case you also needed to hear this ⬇️
18/11/2025

In case you also needed to hear this ⬇️

10/11/2025

The name’s changed — the magic hasn’t. Out with the old, in with the true.
Change looks good from here.

Edit- I resigned from Meliora (and hence Archie) effective immediately on November 1 2025. Hey everyone, Mel here from V...
06/10/2025

Edit- I resigned from Meliora (and hence Archie) effective immediately on November 1 2025.

Hey everyone, Mel here from Vegood — and one of the original owners of Archie AM PM. I wanted to finally reach out and fill you in on what’s been happening, because going quiet the way we did has never sat right with me.

When Zacchary Bird and I opened in May 2024, we poured everything into Archie. But just six months later, Zac moved from Brisbane, and I did my best to keep things going with pop-ups and events mostly on my own. Unfortunately, my health began to crash hard — to the point my medical specialists told me to stop immediately. I didn’t have clear answers at the time, and I was too unwell to explain properly, so I just… vanished. And I’m truly sorry for that.

After months of rest (and a lot of soul searching), I realised I had little choice but to step away from my passion for vegan food. I began working as a support worker — something thatMeliora Support Services purpose. Through that, and some of our old Archie regulars from Meliora Support Services , the idea was born to bring Archie back — but in a new and more meaningful way.

Archie AM PM is being reborn as a supported employment café, run by people with disabilities, with me returning as part-time manager and head chef. I’ll still be creating all our ridiculous vegan food dreams, but also helping build a space that supports and empowers others.

Over the coming months, you’ll see lots of changes happening — not just to the menu, but to the space itself, inside and out. We’re redesigning Archie to make it a warm, inclusive, and functional workplace for supported employment, and we can’t wait to share the transformation with you as it unfolds.

I’m endlessly grateful for the love and patience from those who’ve stuck around. I can’t wait to welcome you back — this time, with even more heart behind every plate.

CYCLONE OVER - TIME TO COME AND EAT AND MAKE UP FOR LAST WEEKEND! We were all but booked out for “last weekend” but now ...
14/03/2025

CYCLONE OVER - TIME TO COME AND EAT AND MAKE UP FOR LAST WEEKEND!

We were all but booked out for “last weekend” but now with the shuffle of previous bookings, we have some tables available and we would really love to welcome you! �

Indulge in a mouthwatering 7-course Italian experience for just $39, or level up with the ultimate Italian dessert combo: fresh Italian donuts & a real Italian soda for $48.

ONE WEEKEND ONLY – LIMITED SEATS – DM US TO BOOK NOW!

📅 March 14, 15, 16 ONLY
🍽 $39 per person | $48 with dessert & drink

⏰ Available Sessions:
✅ March 14 – 6:00 PM – 1 TABLE LEFT
✅ March 15 – 12:00 PM – 3 TABLES AVAILABLE
✅ March 15 – 5:30 PM – 1 TABLE LEFT
✅ March 15 – 7:30 PM – 1 TABLE LEFT
✅ March 16 – 12:00 PM – 3 TABLES AVAILABLE
✅ March 16 – 5:30 PM – 1 TABLE LEFT
✅ March 16 – 7:30 PM – STILL AVAILABLE!

DON’T WAIT—DM US NOW - THERE WILL NOT BE ANOTHER CYCLONE DELAY AND NO THIRD CHANCE!!!!

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