Hector's Deli

Overview

There are very few people that will rave about a humble sandwich. But then, only in Melbourne will you find an unassuming sandwich shop staffed and run by one of the city's finest chefs.

Dom Wilton is a former Stokehouse chef. It's no wonder Hector is consistently declared 'best sandwich in Melbourne' by locals and dedicated non-locals alike, despite the steadfastly unpretentious menu.

Its sando menu stars just ten signature creations. It's a concise yet considered lineup, focused on top-quality ingredients hitting all the right flavour notes. The kitchen's take on the classic chicken sanga features the largest crumbed schnitzel known to man, tarragon butter and iceberg lettuce on a steamed potato bun, while the beef number teams brisket with mustard pickle spread, dill pickles and kraut on toasted rye.

Non-meat and veggie options will tempt even the carnivorous, with a tuna melt made with house tuna mix, pickled green chilli, onion and melted American cheese, or a cheesy mushroom melt with mozzarella and provolone. The specials board is one to watch, with limited-edition sandwiches popping up regularly.

The Hector's Deli space itself is a minimalist one — the white brick corner spot is decked out with cheerfully low-key DIY interiors, complete with upcycled chairs from a nearby laundromat. Simple, but endlessly effective — just like the sandwiches.

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