Where To Find Favorite Toastie In Melbourne Food Experience?

A jaffle or toasted sandwich is a simple dish that can be prepared by anyone. Throw some bread, cheese,me and other toppings on a cutting board, and you've got a meal. However, even the best homemade toasties can't compare to the sangas at all these restaurants. If you venture out, you can find everything from speciality cheeses to homemade bread with a mac 'n' cheese centre.

We can all agree that a toast sandwich is the pinnacle of portable snacks. The combination of bread, butter, and cheese creates a harmonious blend of taste and color that's also, quite frankly, unrivalled at any time of day or night. The added benefit is that the toastie is guaranteed to keep us warm throughout this arctic blast. While we wait anxiously for spring, we present to you our favourite toasties in Melbourne.

Toastie In Melbourne Food Experience

We Melburnians love our toasties, and you can get superb examples of the genre at bright and bustling bakeries as early as breakfast time, as well as countless plates as late as 2 in the morning, after drinks, in cosy basement bars. The five-star sarnies we've compiled here will satisfy your cravings whether you're looking for white bread school canteen jaffles or high-brow toppings heaped and over finest artisan sourdough.

Estelle

Scott Pickett has been a chef for 30 years as of 2019. His impressive career predated Noma by several years global food conversation. That's something you can see mirrored in his Estelle restaurant, but also at Matilda and Saint Crispin. While the menu displays a modern appreciation for seasonal ingredients, its foundation is firmly planted in culinary tradition. Even the most basic recipes are supported with a surprising degree of technique.

An abundance of Berkshire ham is sliced thinly, drenched in jus, and served with a single withered coriander leaf and kohlrabi shaving. There is a halo of yellowish, transitory froth around the hand-rolled macaroni, but the taste are traditional cacio e Pepe. Despite its high level of sophistication, this is food that can be appreciated by anybody. We agree with Pickett that it has "a touch of novelty without being terrifying or confronting."

There are three distinct rooms at Estelle: the wine bar/waiting area with menus, the greenery-filled, semi-covered patio, and the formal dining room, which is distinguished by a distinctive Frank Boots composite light fixture. A five-course tasting menu is available for those who want to get serious, although this format seems out of place in such a bustling venue. If you like variety, you can always order items individually. Many of the list's most expensive wines are accessible by the glass thanks to the vacuum-sealed Coravin technology.

Originally from France, sommelier Fabien Moalic now works at the Press Club. He is partial to big-name Australian and French wines including Those that riesling, Craiglee shiraz, Jacques Dauvissat chablis, and Domaine Rougeot burgundy. Modern, minimal-intervention wines are noticeably lacking.

Hector’s Deli

Hector’s Deli might be the most overqualified sandwich shop in Melbourne. Owners Dom Wilton, Edward Ring, and their team have done work in a number of Melbourne's most recognisable establishments. Wilton and the now-defunct co-owner Aaron Barratt first met while both were employed as chef at Stokehouse. On the other hand, Barratt, a former executive chef partie at Attica, first meet head barista Zachary Kelly during their time together at LB2 Coffee Products.

Hector's Deli has an impressive resume, but it doesn't get too confusing for the customer. When the guys create, they draw inspiration from real life rather than trying to recreate it. Most of the six sandwich options are variations on conventional fare from a convenience store, but with fancier fillings. The Wagyu pastrami is from Meatsmith, and the mortadella, mozzarella, and provolone in the ham, cheese, and tomato sandwich are all from the same Italian deli. To those who need it, there is gluten-free bread.

We use Axil Coffee Roasters for our coffee, St. David Dairy for our milk, and Rustica for our pastries. The restaurant Hector's can be found on the busy intersection of a peaceful suburban block. The early light pours in through the high windows. There are only eight seats available inside, and the decor is spare with white stone and tiles. Always Now design studio's retro-inspired graphics on uniform and other items are the perfect finishing touch.

Slow beer

The staff at Slowbeer in Richmond is not picky about what beers they serve, and they welcome beers from all over the world. The Frenchman caught our attention among the four international sandwiches because of its combination of cured pig loin (lombo), Cremaux d'Argental spiced Syrian figs, crushed walnuts, and spinach leaves in a toasted Phillippa's panini roll. Drink a bottle of Disfluency Trappist 8 with this dish, and you'll have a match that's made in heaven.

Toast

Melbourne is completely overrun with food trucks these days, Toasta is one of the better options available because it provides a novel take on a classic.

We thought we'd treat ourselves, so we got the Charlie, which combines shredded chicken and pancetta with Swiss cheese, pesto made from basil and walnuts, with roast capsicum for a little something extra. Try pairing it with something a little bit different, like a house-made soda made with white peach and raspberry.

Arlequin

There is little to no sign that you have arrived at Arlequin, which is owned and operated by one of Melbourne's most recognised restaurant families and led by Guy Grossi. Mornane Place, the gateway to Arlechin, has been given a makeover from grimy to festive with the addition of party light and a giant carnal statue street art installation by Melbourne artist Mike Maka.

To deal with the constant stream of depressing dumpsters that used to line the alley, the family constructed a compost-glass crushing garage. A low, concave Portages cork ceiling is lit like an antique European wine cellar by spotlights, casting sinister, abstract shadows off industrial chic weight-and-pulley downlight shades, giving the 40-seat area a slightly underground feel.

Behind the bar, lit like chalices, are rows of darkly coloured, liquor-hued bottles. The bar itself is a long white marble countertop with a lavish silver fruit bowl inside the centre. Glass walls enclose the wine bottles, protecting them from the elements. The Champagne Jules and indeed the Jungle Bird are two of the cocktails offered at the bar. Additionally, we offer the Imperial Special as well as the Half Way. Wines from Italy, France, and Australia predominate among the selection.

The food is supervised by Guy Neri and the head chef. There is a small selection of bar snacks available, such as bolognaise jaffles, chicken liver parfait, oysters, and Midnight Spaghetti prepared in the style of aglio olio. Tiramisu ice cream bites and Tortelli Dolci filled with lemon custard are just two of the dessert options.

Beneath Driver Lane

Off of Little Bourke Street, you'll find the city's Driver Lane. If you go for a stroll at night, you'll notice a man standing behind a velvet rope at a door. After descending the steps, you'll find yourself in a dimly lit enormous room behind a massive glass door with a wreaked frame.

Located in the former Money Order Office vault, an annexe to the GPO building, this is the grand entrance to Beneath Driver Lane. The area fuses modern and traditional elements, with low-hanging pendant lights and rope dividers complementing the ancient brick arches, marble embellishments, and vaulted ceiling. There are semi-private banquettes on either side of the room, and the walls are covered with numerous black and white photographs of bygone eras.

The large drink list emphasises cocktails made with a high level of technical skill. Liquid nitrogen, for instance, is used to create martinis, and palo santo wood smoke is used in the creation of a signature drink called Catalyst Fire.

Whiskey and wine connoisseurs have access to a private tasting room. A sizable wooden liquor cabinet is ready for anyone who wish to put away a bottle of alcohol until the next get-together bar stocks up to 160 whiskies and more than 70 rums. The food menu includes oysters, charcuterie and cheese. And there’s a short-order selection of  Delicious bar bites include smoked octopus, sausage, black garlic aioli, and pickled chilis. Watercress with pickled zucchini atop a bed of burrata.

Jaffle Jaffle

What sets a jaffle apart from a toastie, if anything? In fact, there is. A jaffle is a toasted sandwich with the distinctive triangle indentations made by a special jaffle iron. With that out of the way, permit us to introduce readers to The Mama of Jaffle Jaffle. This masterpiece exemplifies the pinnacle of dorm room cooking: homemade spaghetti Bolognese and parmigiano are sandwiched between two bread slices. until you bite into it, at which point the delicious contents spill out. Do you want to treat yourself? A traditional milkshake is the perfect way to end a hearty meal and your stomach will thank you for it.

Bad Frankie

Identify ten Victoria-made gins. Can't? Seb Costello is capable to. He has probably met every distiller in his effort to supply the cabinets of his Fitzroy bar, Bad Frankie. All but a handful of the bar's 150 liquors come straight from Australia. Yes, you read that right; 150 Aussies. If you quiz Costello on any of them, he'll break into a lively discussion about the creators.

The bar's sample flights are meant to promote Australian wines and make the list seem less daunting. Because, let's be honest, we rarely choose a domestic beverage over an imported one, whether it's vodka from Victoria or whisky from Tasmania. One need only look at Bad Frankie to see that this is not due to a lack of quality.

Costello had the idea a few years back after he and some friends had been drinking beer and whisky at a bar near Nashville. He was looking for a pub that took pride in its community in the same way. In honour of John Franklin, the administrator of Van Diemen's Land around the time of the prohibition of small pot stills, Bad Frankie entered the world. Native herbs such as peppers berry and quandong are used in all of the cocktails.

Chef Michelle Boyle has come up with a variety of jaffles to ensure that no one goes hungry while sipping on one of her creative drinks or perusing the mosaic of old family photos that line the walls. Anzac biscuits, lamingtons, and lamb roast are all on the menu. You've never had patriotism this delicious before.

Wild Life Bakery

A devoted fan of Tartine, a renowned San Francisco bakery. Six years with Marketplace Lane and several trips to the United States to meet with famous American bakers eventually led to the opening of his own bakery. He discovered an empty warehouse on Leopold Street that used to house a mechanic shop, and decided that the area would be better served by adding a cafe. The shop's interior is adorned with eye-catching circular windows so guests can see bread being made.

The toasties here are the stars, but the menu is almost entirely vegetarian. Sandwiches stuffed with caramelised onion and comté, wide beans, peas, and manchego cheese, and kimchi and cheddar created in-house are just a few of the options.

Murdoch and senior baker Brad Tobin ferment their rustic loaves for 24 hours and play around with several heirloom wheat varieties found in Australia. In addition to the standard white, seeded, and fruit loaves, we also offer a sourdough made with oat porridge that was inspired by Tartine's recipe. Croissants are baked with cultured milk from Fitzroy's St. David's Dairy, and galettes feature fruit from the current season.

There's a Saison beer from La Sirene and a limited range of minimal-intervention wines, in addition to the usual suspects like Market Lane espresso, Mörk hot chocolate, and Assembly tea.

Harper and Blohm

Harper and Blohm have left Essendon for larger digs in Brunswick, a few km closer to the metropolis. They're still providing delicious, hand-picked cheeses from all around the world, including seasonal offerings from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe. To accommodate customers who can't wait till they get home to test their wares, they've increased their services to six days per week and, established an online store that will send cheese to your door, and started serving food. Cheese-filled quiches, grilled cheese sandwiches on Q Le Baker bread, and Victorian-style charcuterie from City Pantry, Bundarra Berkshires, and Warialda Belted Beef can all be found here.

Two-Row

The fried Jelly Bear dill pickle that comes with all of the cheese sandwiches on the Two Layers menu is a great way to cut through the richness of the cheese. The Dan is the best of the bunch; it's a toasted pretzel (!!) bun stuffed with parma sausage, gruyere, and beer mustard. Aecht Schlenkerla Light lager Weizen, a German smoky wheat beer, is the obvious choice to accompany this bad boy.

Maker & Monger

As a sandwich shop on the 2015 market. In spite of this, after several years, demand had grown to the point that an expansion was necessary. As a result, Maker & Monger settled into the historic harvest hall in 2019 with a permanent stall. You need just to spend a few moments in the vicinity of the stall to feel the irresistible lure of its seven-meter-long cheese cabinet.

Cheeses from all over the world, from the creamy gorgonzola that may be scooped to order to the massive wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano, are piled high inside this cheese shop. The temptation is high. Classic dishes like the Swiss image and the traditional grilled cheese toastie (made with two types of American cheese, onion, and parsley) are still on the menu. Nonetheless, the expanded location has resulted in a more extensive food selection.

Newer favourites include a breakfast toast topped with labneh produced in-house with Butterfly Factory yoghurt. Yummy honey, thyme, and candied cumquats are included. Ham slices, English cheddar cubes, homemade relishes, and pickled vegetables make up the Ploughman's Lunch. Smoked scamorza, 'nduja, and oregano make up the Calabrese toastie. It joins the lineup of Femia's famous grilled-cheese toasties, which are oozy on the inside, crunchy on the exterior, and seasoned with a dash of salt.

The cheeses available for takeout have also been carefully curated. Montgomery's clothbound cheddar from Neal's Yard Cow in the UK and a soft and flaky Langres, a cow's milk cheese from the French area Champagne-Ardenne, are two of the greatest cheeses with in glass cabinet. Femia suggests matching these cheeses with a pinot noir.

Chancery Lane

He promised us antiquated luxury when he announced the opening of the Eurocentric CBD cafe Chancery Lane, and he did not disappoint. As soon as the doors swing open and your eyes readjust to the low light, you'll notice the checkerboard tiles and the wall of liquor displayed in an archway behind a backlight.

Before moving to the Rialto, Vue de Monde called the famous Normanby Chambers home, where it had been given a makeover by design studio Bergman & Co. On one side, there is a chic bar made of dark green marble and a wall of dramatic arched windows that stretch from floor to ceiling. Candelabras provide a touch of opulence to the other side's darker, cosier atmosphere, which features leather banquettes and a view of the kitchen.

Similar beauty can be seen in the guest bathroom, which features antique brass fittings, the same marble surrounding the sink, and gold accents on the ceiling and walls. Pickett hired Chef Rob Kabboord to make sure the food was as luxurious as the historic building and fittings. The former was responsible for the closure of the Hotel Windsor's trendy bistro, Lekker. He has also worked at Sydney's Quay and the upscale Merricote restaurant.

The restaurant's mini seafood plate is a great place to start. Rock oysters soaked in Bloody Shiraz gin, scallops diced with fennel flavored finger lime, and clams stuffed with cucumber balls and scampi roe are served atop crushed ice in an antique silver bowl. The larger portion features a half a crayfish and peeled prawns in a Marie Rose sauce flavoured with gin.

The recipes are presented simply on the menu, as a neat list of components, but the complexity of the preparation is evident. Tuna and eggplant are featured in foams and purees in an entrée, and a whole Millia's Farm duck for two is served on two separate dishes, one with the more visually appealing thigh and the other with the more filling leg and breast.

In addition, we offer a black truffle and foie gras toastie, gnocchi Lyonnaise, and wide beans and peas with your choice of four types of caviar served with buckwheat blini and classic sauces, sold by the gramme or tin. The baba, a light cake doused in gin and raspberry syrup and topped with fresh berries, is a must-order from the dessert menu. Clint Fox, the beverage manager, and Hannah Day, the sommelier, oversaw the expansive wine storage space. There is a wide variety of locally produced drops in addition to Grand Cru burgundies, back-vintages procured through Pickett's acquaintances, and top-shelf drops.

Two Little Pigs

The French word for toasted sandwich is "croque-monsieur." Plus, croque-madame is just a fancy name for a toasted sandwich topped with an egg. Simple as it may be, Two Little Pigs' croque-madame is just exquisite. If you still have room after this bad boy (we kid, we kid), slurp your way through a wonderfully tart passionfruit, strawberry, and yoghurt smoothie.

Union Kiosk

Vegans have gone a long way in a short amount of time, with the advent of products such as velvety coconut-based ice creams and luscious oat-based lattes. Union Kiosk, a hole-in-the-wall window on Causeway Lane, sells cheap and cheery tuckshop-style jaffles, including cheese toasties. They don't want you to know how they do the cheese magic, but a foundation of flours and coconut oil gives it a melty, exists that's a great facsimile of the Kraft slices you remember from your youth, only creamier. Our recommendation is to pair it with their cottage baked beans and some toasted white sandwich bread for the ultimate in comfort food nostalgia.

Aphro & Wolfe

A fish and chip store formerly occupied this building on Brunswick Street. Cozy toasties and excellent coffee are the hallmarks of Aphro & Wolfe, a cafe in downtown Portland. The cafe aims to evoke the cosy, low-tech atmosphere of classic Melbourne watering holes by furnishing its interior with high-quality plywood and vintage finds from all across the city.

Size-wise, these toasties don't skimp. The Greek form is similar to spanakopita, but there is also a Latina and a three-cheese variation. Aphro's unique take on the traditional Reuben is the greatest. Salads, crisps, muesli, and a variety of sweets plus coffee from Padre round out the menu.

Tuck Shop Take Away

The husband-and-wife duo's first business, Chip Shop Completely Erase, is a throwback to simpler times. The nostalgic atmosphere of this cafe combines elements of a milk bar with vintage furniture, maps of the world, and milkshakes presented in vintage milk bottles wit paper straws.

Peanut butter milkshake, burgers, jaffles, arm fries, and unique soft-serve flavours may all be found on the chalkboard menu. Skills and improve choc brownies as well as choc "chip" sandwiches, which are chewy and contain a mixture of cocoa and Kettle chips, are two examples of the inventive baked products available here.

Moreover, everything is made fresh right there using organic, locally grown products. Coffee from Monk Bodhisattva Dharma and tea from Storm In A Teacup are also available. You may get a taste of the good old days, a side of fries, but a whole lot of deliciousness at Tuck Shop Take Away, a tiny retro milk bar.

Conclusion

Toasties are the best kind of on-the-go food. Bread, butter, and cheese make an unbeatable combination because of the way their flavours complement each other and the way their colours complement each other. Toasties are a staple in Melburnians' diets, and you can get them at any number of the city's bakeries or restaurants. Estelle offers a five-course tasting menu and three unique dining areas. The six sandwich selections are mostly variations on standard convenience store food.

Meatsmith provides the Wagyu pastrami for the ham, cheese, and tomato sandwich, while the mortadella, mozzarella, and provolone are from the same Italian deli. Due to its refreshing spin on a breakfast staple, Toast stands out as a top choice. Champagne A couple of the cocktails you can have at Slowbeer include the Jules and the Jungle Bird. In the basement of the GPO's adjoining Money Order Office annexe, beneath Driver Lane, is the vault. Liquid nitrogen and wood-santo wood smoke are employed in the preparation of cocktails, both of which require a great degree of technical skill.

Oysters, charcuterie, and cheese can all be found on the menu. Bar owner Sebastian Costello of Fitzroy's Bad Frankie prides himself on stocking 150 Australian-made alcoholic beverages. The sample flights at this bar are aimed to make the extensive wine selection more approachable by highlighting wines from Down Under. Peppers berries and quandong are two examples of native herbs used in mixed drinks. Murdoch's Bakery first opened its doors on Leopold Street, Essendon, in a former warehouse.

The heirloom wheat varieties used to bake these rustic loaves are grown in Australia. To be closer to the city, Harper and Blohm have relocated their cheese factory to Brunswick. In 2019, Maker & Monger established shop in the restored harvest hall. As a result of the new space, we now have a wider variety of culinary options. One of the most recent fan favourites is a toast spread with labneh made with Butterfly Factory yoghurt, honey, thyme, and candied cumquats served for breakfast.

Two Little Pigs, the new restaurant at the Hotel Windsor, features a decor that was created to complement the hotel's historic architecture. Rob Kabboord, the chef who cooked for diners at Sydney's Quay and Merricote, hails from Australia. At Union Kiosk, you may have jaffles and other tuckshop snacks like cheese toasties for a low price and a good mood. The goal of the decor of Aphro & Wolfe is to reflect the low-tech, homey vibe of traditional Melbourne watering places. The eclectic decor of Chip Shop Completely Erase includes references to the 1950s and 1960s.

Content Summary

1. The toasted sandwich, often known as a jaffle, is a quick and easy meal that can be made by anyone.
2. However, none of these eateries' sangas can compete with even the greatest homemade toasties.
3. You can find everything you want, from speciality cheeses to mac 'n' cheese-filled handmade bread, if you just go looking.
4. A toasted sandwich is the holy grail of on-the-go food.
5. As we patiently await the arrival of spring, we would like to share with you some of our favourite Melbourne toasties.
6. Melburnians are serious about their toasties, and it shows. You can grab a great one for breakfast at one of the city's many buzzing bakeries, or one of many platters at 2 a.m. after a night out drinking in a cosy basement bar.
7. In 2019, EstelleScott Pickett will have worked in the kitchen for 30 years.
8. Somewhat unexpected technical depth underpins even the simplest of recipes.
9. Thanks to the vacuum-sealed Coravin technology, many of the most costly wines on the list can be enjoyed by the glass.
10. Perhaps the most overqualified Melbourne sandwich shop is Hector's Deli.
11. Several of Melbourne's most recognisable businesses have benefited from the expertise of owners Dom Wilton, Edward Ring, and their staff.
12. The six sandwich selections are mostly upscale takes on standard convenience store cuisine.
13. Hector's is located at the corner of a quiet suburban street.
14. It doesn't matter where a beer comes from, the crew at Slowbeer in Richmond will drink it.
15. Melbourne is already flooded with food trucks, but Toasta stands out as one of the best because of its creative spin on a classic.
16. Arlequin, owned and operated by one of Melbourne's most well-known restaurant families and headed by Guy Grossi, is hidden from view until you step inside.
17. The filthy entrance of Arlechin, Mornane Place, has been transformed into a party hub thanks to the efforts of Melbourne artist Mike Maka, who installed party lights and a gigantic carnal statue.
18. Two of the cocktails available at this bar are the Champagne Jules and the Jungle Bird.
19. Guy Neri, together with the head chef, is responsible for overseeing the kitchen.
20. The city's Driver Lane may be reached from Little Bourke Street.
21. The main entrance to Beneath Driver Lane can be found in the vault of the former Money Order Office, a wing of the GPO.
22. The extensive cocktail menu has drinks prepared with a lot of care and precision.
23. There is a separate tasting room for whisky and wine enthusiasts.
24. There are up to 160 whiskies and over 70 rums available in the bar's huge oak liquor cabinet, which guests can use to store bottles of alcohol until the next social gathering.
25. Oysters, charcuterie, and cheese can all be found on the menu.
26. Homemade spaghetti Bolognese and parmigiano melted between two slices of bread—this delicacy represents the peak of dorm room cooking.
27. In his quest to stock the shelves of his Fitzroy bar, Bad Frankie, he has likely met every distiller in the area.
28. Only a small fraction of the bar's extensive liquor selection (150) does not originate Down Under.
29. The sample flights at this bar are aimed to make the extensive wine selection more approachable by highlighting wines from Down Under.
30. Costello came up with the concept a few years ago when out with pals in a bar in the Nashville area enjoying some libations.
31. Bad Frankie was named after John Franklin, the administrator of Van Diemen's Land at the time that the production of small pot stills was banned.
32. All of the cocktails are made using native ingredients including peppers berries and quandong.
33. After six years at Marketplace Lane and many visits to the United States to meet with well-known American bakers, he decided to launch his own shop.
34. We have a sourdough on the menu that was inspired by Tartine's recipe and is prepared with oat porridge in addition to the normal white, seeded, and fruit loaves.
35. Harper and Blohm have relocated from Essendon to Brunswick, a larger and more convenient suburb only a few kilometres from the city centre.
36. They continue to have a wide variety of fine cheeses from throughout the world, including seasonal options from Australia, the UK, the US, and Europe.
37. All of the cheese sandwiches at Two Layers come with a fried Jelly Bear dill pickle, which is a terrific way to balance out the cheesy flavour.
38. Therefore, Maker & Monger installed a permanent stall in the old harvest hall in 2019.
39. Swiss image and the classic grilled cheese toastie (made with two kinds of American cheese, onion, and parsley) are still available.
40. The extra space has allowed for an increase in menu variety, though.
41. In addition to the other grilled cheese toasties that Femia is known for, this one is oozy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and seasoned with a pinch of salt.
42. Soft and flaky Montgomery's clothbound cheddar from Neal's Yard Cow in the UK. Two of the best cheeses to have on display are Langres, made from cow's milk in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France.
43. Road of Chancery
44. When he announced the launch of the European-themed CBD cafe Chancery Lane, he promised us some old-fashioned elegance, and he delivered.
45. Pickett enlisted the help of Chef Rob Kabboord to ensure that the fare served there matched the calibre of the old structure and furnishings.
46. As for the latter, they shut down Lekker, the hip bistro at the Hotel Windsor.
47. A good appetiser would be the restaurant's miniature seafood platter.
48. In addition to the Grand Cru Burgundies, back vintages, and other top-shelf drops that Pickett was able to secure through his extensive network of contacts, there is a large selection of locally produced drops.
49. What's more, a croque-madame is really just a toasted sandwich with an egg on top, renamed with a fancy name.
50. Cheap and cheerful tuckshop-style jaffles, such as cheese toasties, can be purchased from Union Kiosk, a window shack on Causeway Lane.