MELBOURNE | It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost eight years since Hector’s Deli first opened in Richmond, and set the scene for Melbourne’s sandwich craze that still shows no sign of abating. Hector’s have expanded to a few locations since then, with their most recent opening being on Little Collins Street in the city. I popped in for What’s on Melbourne to take a look.
The new space is geared towards take-away, and has a more refined fitout compared to the other locations, inspired by the old school diners and luncheonettes of New York City and Chicago. There’s soft, warm lighting, lots of timber, including benches wrapped around the venue with 15 stools, and the staff wear crisp white uniforms. Music is played at a low volume, and you’re more likely to hear jazz and low-fi tunes, rather than the upbeat pop of the other spots.
On the menu you’ll find all of Hector’s classic fresh, fried, and toasted sandwiches, salads, sides, glazed doughnuts, and drinks, plus a few CBD-only specials. Like all the other Hector’s locations, everything’s prepped and made fresh on site each day, using only the best quality local produce.
The Reuben-like “Beef & Pickles”, with smoked beef brisket pastrami, sweet mustard pickle spread, dill pickles, and sauerkraut, on toasted light rye, is still one of my favourite sandwiches in town. For breakfast, you can’t go wrong with the egg and cheese muffin with sausage or bacon, with a house coffee spritz.
Hector’s Deli (Little Collins)
61 Little Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia
Telephone: 0428 356 286
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Mon – Sun: 7:00am to 3:00pm