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Old-school favorites in Melbourne

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

7 places in Melbourne · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
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  1. 1

    Tzaki

    Yarraville

    Order: Psomi flatbread with red pepper and feta butter, revithia (chickpea and carrot), smoky lamb cutlets, burnt feta cheesecake

    31 Ballarat Street, Yarraville VIC 3013 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    MoVida

    Melbourne CBD

    Order: Anchoa (hand-filleted anchovy on crouton with smoked tomato sorbet), Pedro Ximenez braised beef cheek, beef tartare on cracker, churros and fla

    1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  3. 3

    Laksa King

    Malaysian · Flemington

    Order: Combination laksa, plus roti or nasi lemak

    6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington VIC 3031 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  4. 4

    Hector’s Deli

    Richmond / other locations

    Order: Fried chicken sandwich, tuna melt or the mortadella-and-provolone take on ham, cheese and tomato; doughnuts go by noon

    Also on the list: Breakfast and sandwiches in Melbourne.

    94 Buckingham Street, Richmond VIC 3121 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  5. 5

    Nhu Lan Bakery

    Footscray

    Order: Banh mi with house-made butter and pate and cold cuts; barbecue pork roll; take-home pate or pork loaf

    116 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC 3011 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Ca Com Banh Mi Bar

    Richmond

    Order: Khao jee pate (Lao sausage baguette) or the turmeric chicken roll; menu rotates

    336 Bridge Rd, Richmond · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    A1 Lebanese Bakery

    Brunswick

    Order: Chicken tawouk wrap with garlic sauce, shanklish pie, $6 minced lamb pizza

    643-645 Sydney Road, Brunswick VIC 3056 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing

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