IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT SANDWICH
By Emma Bocevski and Mahek Patel
BABA’S DELI
295 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
7:00 am to 3:00 pm—Mon – Thurs
From 8:00 am Fri – Sun
Fresh on the Melbourne food scene, Baba’s Deli is a strong contender for the best deli sandwich. Think loaded focaccias full of stracciatella greeting you through the window case, the smell of fresh herbs and garlic confit making your senses come alive, all the while vodka sauce drips down your hand as you devour your sandwich. It seems Baba does know best.
GREENWICH DELI
70 Hall Street, Newport
8:00 am to 2:00 pm—Wed – Sun
With a classic menu and a breezy space, Greenwich Deli is a great spot for a quick bite. Go for the tried and true three cheese toasty or indulge in the chip butty. No matter what you choose, you’ll be walking out with the taste of pecorino on your lips. Run, don’t walk!
SALUMINISTI FLINDERS LANE
388 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
6:30 am to 3:00 pm—Mon – Thurs
Enter Saluministi: a place that serves delicious bites in generous portions. People know Saluministi for its freshly made sandwiches and an impressive collection of authentic Italian panini. Their cured meat is one of their unique selling points, alongside fun and quirky staff.
ROCCOS DELI
122 Roberts Street, Yarraville
8:00 am to 4:30 pm—Mon – Fri
8:00 am to 1:00 pm—Sat
Fresh pesto! Creamy cheese! Marinated olives! To say Roccos is just a deli is not only wrong; it’s blasphemous. Roccos is an institution. Mouths will water when you mention you’re going. Jealousy will flare when they see you take a bite. They even have merch, that’s how good they are. Soon, you’ll be wearing it too. Long live Roccos and their quintessential deli sandwiches, serving since 1977.
PICKLES MILK BAR
1008 Lygon Street, Carlton North VIC 3054
9:00 am to 3:00 pm—Tues, Fri – Sun
Every vegan eater’s lucky blessing, and more so, the food will make one love it with every scrumptious bite, even if you are not a fan of vegan food. Alongside an extensive vegan menu, Pickles Milk Bar also offers a range of gluten-free sandwiches, with flavourful taste and a collection of sweet treats you just cannot resist.
