09/10/2026
A year ago, Archie 2.0 opened after Meliora bought the business from original creators Mel and Zac.
Initially we thought: how hard could all this really be?
Turns out, running a tiny café with a big dream is quite a lot!
The dream itself was simple enough: a non-profit, fully plant-based, supported employment café, where disabled people could do real hospitality work, build skills, get the support they need and be paid at least full award wages.
A year later, we can proudly say: Yep, we’re really doing it.
There have been steep learning curves, hard days, emergency fixes and plenty of moments where we’ve had to figure things out on the fly.
But Archie is here. Growing. Busy. Full of food, people and ideas.
Chef Kya joined us in January and has been a huge part of that, bringing serious culinary talent, a love of plants, and a very real heart for support. She’s helped shape a kitchen culture where kindness and excellence sit side by side.
Our whole team has stepped up again and again to keep things moving.
And then there’s you lot.
Week after week, you’ve come in, ordered, shared, brought friends and backed us. That support helps keep 15 people employed, connected and supported.
So, truly, thank you.
And because apparently one year has taught us absolutely nothing about slowing down...
Brisbane Vegan Meetup is back on October 15.
Our World Vegan Day Sushi Pop-Up lands November 1.
We’re working on bottled sauces and condiments, a meal-prep and home-delivery service for early next year, more garden-to-plate ideas, more pop-ups and, yes, we’re even curious about a second location.
So tell us:
Where should Archie go next?
🕔 Wed–Sun | 10am–8pm
📍 Archie AM:PM — Carseldine Central
🌱 100% Plant-Based
💛 Good food. Real jobs. Local impact.
