Best Sandwiches in Melbourne
The best sandwiches in Melbourne right now is Hector's Deli (score 82 from 1,402 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for sandwiches in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best sandwiches in Melbourne right now is Hector's Deli in Richmond ($$ price tier) (6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 youtube reviews · seen in 3 tiktok/ig posts · evidence pooled across 3 locations · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews · confirmed on the menu), ahead of Hector's Deli, Hector's Deli. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 9,427 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Hector's Deli (Richmond) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Hector's Deli (1,402 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 16 across 8 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hector's Deli | Richmond | $$ | 4.6★ | Deli-style |
| #2 | Hector's Deli | Fitzroy | — | 4.5★ | Deli-style |
| #3 | Hector's Deli | CBD | — | 4.5★ | Deli-style |
| #4 | Baba’s Deli | Port Melbourne | — | 4.9★ | Deli-style |
| #5 | Alien&Coco | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 1/94 Buckingham St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef and pickles; the mushroom melt is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (1,402 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · seen in 3 TikTok/IG posts · evidence pooled across 3 locations · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#2 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 111 Moor St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef and pickles; the mushroom melt is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (746 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · seen in 3 TikTok/IG posts · evidence pooled across 3 locations · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 61 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef and pickles; the mushroom melt is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (597 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · seen in 3 TikTok/IG posts · evidence pooled across 3 locations · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 295 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
★ 4.9 (499 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews · ⚠ not found on their online menu
#5 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 4/111 Hardware St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (296 reviews) on Google Maps · website
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#6 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 13 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (308 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#7 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
Deli Boy
23📍 182 York St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the paninis; the focaccia is absolutely divine.
★ 4.6 (177 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the roast pork roll; the schnitzel burger is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.9 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 The Capitol Arcade (behind Starbucks, SHOP 3/115 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.9 (583 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 3/221 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (468 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#11 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 300 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,006 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 100 Kerr St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.5 (737 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 15-27 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
★ 4.4 (668 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 85 Union St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
★ 4.8 (924 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#15 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 2/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (783 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#16 of 16 sandwiches spots in Melbourne
📍 130 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 5 (62 reviews) on Google Maps
Common sandwiches questions in Melbourne
Where's the best sandwiches in Melbourne for a special occasion?
Hector's Deli ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Richmond.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly sandwiches in Melbourne?
Nico's Sandwich Deli is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Fitzroy.
Keep exploring: Related: 🐟 best fish & chips in Melbourne · 🍗 best chicken parma in Melbourne · 🥧 best meat pie in Melbourne · 🍳 best brunch in Melbourne. Sandwiches elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your sandwiches questions answered. Nationally: best sandwiches in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best sandwiches in Melbourne?
Hector's Deli currently ranks #1 for sandwiches in Melbourne — 6 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · seen in 3 TikTok/IG posts · evidence pooled across 3 locations · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu.
Where is the best sandwiches in the Melbourne CBD?
Hector's Deli is the top-ranked sandwiches spot in the CBD (61 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank sandwiches in Melbourne?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.