Vegan fast food Mr Charlie’s opens pop-up in Melbourne

The brand will open for two months at CoConspirators Brewpub in Brunswick.

Vegan fast food chain Mr Charlie’s will open a pop-up in Melbourne, marking its debut in the city.

It will open for two months at CoConspirators Brewpub in Brunswick, starting 4 December until 2 February.

Known as being the vegan McDonald’s, the chain sports the same colour palette as the fast food giant. It also has an upside-down smile, reminiscent of McDonald’s logo. The brand has a playful menu with a plant-based spin like the Not a Cheeseburger, Not a Chickenburger, and the Big Mista.

According to Lisa Chikarovski, owner of Mr Charlie’s in Australia, opening in Melbourne had been challenging after a crash destroyed its first food trailer and its replacement was then stolen just as they reached Melbourne’s shores. 

“This is the third time we have tried to make it down to Melbourne, but as they say, third time lucky! It’s been a rocky road, but we’re thrilled to finally be bringing our food to Melbourne, the foodie capital of Australia,” Chikarovski said.

Mr Charlie’s first opened in Redfern in Sydney last year.