Melburnians certainly know how to ride the wave of a good food trend, but one phase that has stuck around is our collective love and appreciation for the humble sandwich. And for that, we are thankful.
With speciality sandwich shops continuing to pop up across the city and 'burbs, one of the big guns of the Melbourne sambo landscape, Hector's Deli, has just opened a third outpost, staking its claim in the culinary hotspot of Fitzroy.
Hector's Deli has been serving the good people of Richmond its signature sandwiches since 2017, and has developed a cult-like following in that time (evidenced by the never-ending queue out the door). They promise simple, authentic and delicious sandwiches, made with ethically sourced ingredients and produce of the highest quality.
And because the people just can't get enough, Hector's Deli is bringing all the crowd favourites to Fitzroy, including the signature chicken schnitzel with tarragon butter and housemade pickle mayo on a steamed potato bun, the tuna melt with pickled green chilli and onion on light rye, and the brisket with mustard pickle spread and kraut on toasted rye – just to name a few.
These sandwiches are worth queueing up for.