Best Toasties in Melbourne

Anyone can make a toasted sandwich or jaffle (i.e. a toasted sandwich with crimped, sealed edges). Slap together some bread, cheese and whatever else you like, and it's ready to rock.

But as good as the average homemade toastie is, it's got nothing on the sangas at these spots. Leave the house and you'll be rewarded with fancy cheeses, handmade sourdough and even a Bolognese filling.

Words by Dan Cunningham And Holly Bodeker-smith
Updated on 23 June 2022

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Maker & Monger

Ever had a fondue toastie? This cheese-centric spot at Prahran Market offers toasties made with boutique cheeses from around the world.

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Hector’s Deli Richmond

Every sandwich here is good, but the best toastie? It's a tie between the classic ham, cheese and tomato and the tuna melt.

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Arlechin

This late-night laneway bar serves up bolognaise jaffles until 3am.

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Smith & Deli

Grab a tray and shuffle down the cafeteria-style counter for hot vegan brekkies, daily salads and desserts. Or hit the vegan deli and carvery for vegan cold cuts, sandwiches, pantry items and more.

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Wild Life Bakery

Inside this striking converted warehouse, you'll find an almost entirely vegetarian menu. Get the kimchi and cheddar toastie. It will ooze. It will make you very happy.

Restaurant

Butchers Diner

Chequerboard floors and a meat cabinet create an authentic American diner experience at this fast-casual, hole-in-the-wall burger joint. The menu honours timeless American classics like the Reuben sandwich, chilli dog and cheeseburger. More adventurous carnivores might enjoy a black pudding and devilled egg burger.

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Beneath Driver Lane

This cavernous, underground bar has Reuben and raclette cheese toasties served on Rustica sourdough bread.

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Kelso’s Sandwich Shoppe

Start with a grilled cheese which stacks mozzarella, cheddar, gruyere and add your favourite extras including bacon, pickles and onions.

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Uncle Drew Cafe

Regulars love the The Uncle Drew’s – shaved ham, pulled pork, manchego, pickles, Dijon mustard and creme fraiche.

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Aphro & Wolfe

Has a dedicated toastie window which serves meal-sized toasties. Aphro’s twist on a classic Reuben is not to be missed.

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Wide Open Road

This café and roastery is home to the perfect golden crusts of the bacon toastie. It is filled with provolone, smoked mozzarella and apple-and-chilli relish.

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Kines

This espresso bar has an extensive toastie menu. Favourites include the BBQ kimchi, vegan mushroom and sauerkraut toastie.

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Picnic

Hefty sangas, including a stand-out roast chicken on multigrain sourdough, dominate the menu at this takeaway-friendly cafe opposite the Edinburgh Gardens.

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