Absolutely delicious, mouth watering sandwiches. The chicken salad sandwich was the star of the…read moreshow. While ordering was chaotic, the sandwiches came prepared nicely and quickly. The deli is crowded and extremely popular, however the sandwiches are ready fast and can be taken to go. The meats and lettuce all tasted fresh, leaving you truly wanting more. There's a reason Hector's Deli is such a staple and mastermind. So glad I got to try and hope to go back one day!

Scrumptious sandwiches!! High quality ingredients that are so fresh, with lots of options and…read moreflavors. The breads are fabulous!!! Long lines but goes pretty quickly and so worth the wait!!! Higher pricing than most but the sandwiches are very filled!!! Very few places to sit.

Awesome sandwiches, great food and drinks. Courtyard hang is very Austin, Texas.read more

Love it. You can…read morenot walk past this place and miss it. Because it looks so out of place on a Melbourne corner, like it came here straight from America's dirty south. Mel P., explained it all. Their downstairs is for the daytime deli, upstairs is dinner at Longhorn Saloon. Being the sister of Le Bon Ton, you see lots of meaty options from Le Bon Ton itself. Came here for a Good Beer Week event with Sixpoints Brewery and had a dreamy time. (Sixpoints Brews at 5 Point Deli! I just got that.) The special was a Sixpoint brew accompanied by a jerk chicken burger for $20. How could I resist? The burger was so good, the chicken wasn't overcooked and was jerk seasoned to juicy perfection. Their appetizer of fried chicken tenders was so yummy, and came with a cheesy biscuit and cracked pepper white gravy. This was my first time seeing southern-style gravy at a restaurant in Australia, so obviously, I was stoked, that biscuit and gravy combo took me straight back home, and I loved it. I already prefer this venue over Le Bon Ton. Not too compare siblings or anything, because Le Bon Ton has a lot to offer, but I thought this menu was more intriguing. Love the setting, it's not dark and voodoo-ish, like Le Bon Ton. There's a sunroof portion letting in natural light, with wood everything. Staff was hands down, amazing. Every single host/waiter/waitress/manager was friendly and so welcoming. Seriously, even the barman greeted us with hello. I couldn't tell you the last time I had such a good customer service experience like that. Can't wait to come back to explore this menu further.

Part of the Longhorn Saloon, 5 Points Deli is their breakfast and lunch offering downstairs…read more Lunch at 5 Points is focused on American-style deli classics, using smoked meats from their sister restaurant, Le Bon Ton. We're talking melt-in-your-mouth smoky pastrami, smoky turkey breast and reubens like you've never seen. Having had the smoked meat poutine at upstairs Longhorn, it took me a fair amount of restraint not to get this (it's listed as a side but is a meal in its own unless you have enough people to share!) ...but I was here to try the sandwiches. Thankfully I brought along my partner in crime so we could go splitsies on two. We ordered the "world famous smoked pastrami" and the turkey club. Which they could also get away with calling "best club sandwich in town". Both were huge (not side-splitting ridiculous) sandwiches, served with a mound of seasoned crisps and a pickle. Come hungry though. Both were so delicious. The turkey club was my personal favourite and shouldn't be overlooked in all the excitement over the pastrami. The pastrami is thick, smokey and not like any other I've had in Melbourne. Thicker than what they use on the poutine. I love pickles, but must admit I throw a lot away when people try to offer them up at American style places. Not here though, they are perfect. I ate both of them. They also offer an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast here. I'm not sure if that has started yet or what's on offer (maybe call first to check!), but if it's half as good as lunch I think big breakfast eaters and buffet breakfast fans will be mighty pleased.

Food is okay! Coffee was good! Service was decent. I would definitely try again since, 2nd chance…read moreis worth it

The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google…read moresearch led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

There are only 4 items on the menu but they are all done to perfection. They serve roast meat…read moredeli-style sandwiches for $9. My go-to favourite in the current selection is the crispy pork belly with coriander salsa verde. The salsa spread and pork crackling is just amazing. But equally impressive are the chipotle chicken sandwich that has their version of pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro cream, and the pulled beef sandwich with a horseradish cream, cucumbers and roasted red onion. The fourth item is a vegetarian option that looks great, but I haven't been able to resist the other 3 so I haven't tried it yet. This menu is only available weekdays from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Be quick before the menu changes!

A very smooth Di Manfredi flat white with well textured milk…read more Staff a tad unfriendly but the coffee and comfy seats by the window overlooking Lonsdale Street more than make up for it.

Well, here's something new: a deli-style place, but entirely vegan. Admittedly, as a tourist I did…read morenot eat much here and spread myself around the city. However, I did spend quite a bit of time perusing their selection. It is notably the first place I've seen in Australia to offer the new Ben and Jerry's dairy-free ice cream (which I had no room to try, sadly). They make a variety of fresh sandwiches and things, offer premade pastries and such, and sell a variety of hard to find goods. As with most vegan stores, it's pricey and something of a luxury, but a nice one to have. I would not, however, suggest that any non-Australian try anything with vegemite. I know I'm writing this place a positive review, but that stuff is pretty gross.

Being new to Melbourne, trying to tick off all the good foodie place I've been recommended is hard…read morework... especially when there's amazing food to be had practically everywhere! Smith and deli is no exception. The variety of sandwiches alone, and alllll vegan pointedly, is outstanding. I went with the "bacon" and "chicken" schnitzel sandwich with ranch lettuce and tomato and it was fantastic. I'm not even vegan and can tell you that if nobody had told me it was vegan, I'd have thought it was the real deal. They have a great selection of vegan products from around the globe too. You can imagine how crazy busy this place gets. Staff are lovely too. Get amongst it!

At first I simply came here to try the coffee, which wasn't bad, however after a quick look around…read moreI realised that I wanted to experience more of this place, so I came back for breakfast. It was worth it, though the beans weren't the best that I had had (they tasted like canned baked beans). I also had the tea which, despite being in a pot, wasn't all that strong. However, it was the interior that was gorgeous, and the menu was quite good as well. A place I'd certainly want to go back to again.

Collingwood's hidden gem, South of Johnston (sojo) is just a short stroll down gertrude street, and…read morewas recommended to me by a friend. I was surprised to have never heard of this place! I went with a friend for breakfast, and the place was buzzing and had a nice, relaxed vibe. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The corn and zucchini fritters were to die for. My friend had the fruit salad, which was so fresh and delicious. The muesli and mint garnish added so much texture and flavour to the dish. The only thing I'd criticise about sojo was that the coffees are quite small, and we ended up having to buy 2 each to get our coffee fix. Having said that, i would not hesitate to recommend sojo to my friends. I will definitely be back.

Wonderful cheese selection in the cheese cave that is downstairs with a knowledgeable cheese…read moremonger. I went to cheese stores all through Melbourne and around Brisbane and this was where I found the greatest selection of cheese made in Australia. Upstairs has a variety of boutique products from granola to chocolate. Also, there is a gelato counter and espresso bar as you enter the store.

This place looks like nothing more than a gelato shop from the front, so you'd be forgiven for not…read morerealising there's a whole specialty grocery inside -- and they also do delicious made-to-order artisan sandwiches to take away. To get a sandwich, bypass the gelato out front and go inside, then bypass the groceries and head straight to the back. There's a cashier here who will take your order and bring your sandwich out to you after about a 10-15 minute wait. I love this place because of their four vegan sandwich options: a tofu salad open sandwich with sesame and lime dressing; a bagel sandwich with a tofu and corn fritter and curried cashews, cucumber, and coriander; a tempeh burger on focaccia with kimchi and ABC sauce; and an eggplant, pumpkin, spinach, white bean, and basil pesto on focaccia. If these descriptions don't have you drooling right now, I don't know what's wrong with you. All vegan sandwiches are $11.50 and come with potato chips. This is a fair price for a delicious and rather filling lunch. Their non-vegan sandwiches aren't much more expensive either. My favorite is the tempeh burger with ABC sauce -- it's like an Indonesian sweet soy sauce -- oh man. Just the right mix of unusual but awesome flavours. There's no seating here -- it's take-away only, unless you're out front having a gelato. While you wait for your sandwich, you can peruse the specialty grocery items. They have a small but impressive collection of hard-to-find and locally-made items, such as La Tortilleria tortillas, local hand-made chocolates, jars of refrigerated kimchi, and chips made from all manner of non-potato things -- kale chips, bean chips, turnip chips.... Just be prepared for some sticker shock. These specialty groceries don't come cheap. (One of the chocolate bars was $14!!! It better be chocolate CRACK, at that price.) All in all, a great place to come for an awesome take-away sandwich with fresh and often unusual ingredients at lunchtime, and a fun place to peruse if you like your exotic, organic, hand-made/hand-dipped/hand-chopped/hand-crafted/hand-tooled/hand-whatever fancy-pants specialty grocery items. You know who you are. (Note the sandwiches are a Monday-Friday lunchtime thing only. I came once on the weekend and they weren't making sandwiches. The gelato is available all the time, but I admit I haven't sampled it yet.)

What a great find! Just happened by on way back from Queen Victoria Market. Great location! The…read moreservice was exceptional starting with the beautiful Canadian at the counter that had an engaging smile that welcomed you into the deli and explained the details of the menu. The sandwiches were really good. My reuben was as good as any I have had and my wife's chicken sandwich was great! We highly recommend!

Truly great Arvo smash with Cured salmon. Apples, avocado, goat cheese. Delicious Fueled for…read morean amazing St Kilda beach day! And very friendly staff from France and Canada and all over!

I could sit at one of their window seats with a coffee all morning and people watch on Brunswick…read moreStreet. The place has a comfy vibe for a casual breakfast or a place to hang with a laptop and sketch book. There are breakfast & lunch options for dine-in along with take-away deli foods like sandwiches and yummy salads. The place was packed when we visited on Saturday afternoon, but we were seated in less than five minutes. The poached eggs and hollandaise are served on top of hashbrown cakes instead of the traditional English muffin. And I was able to substitute grilled mushrooms for the bacon. An excellent option, as the shrooms were freakin delicious. I'm adding Alimentari to my list of happy brunch places.

Friendly staff. Decent price. Yummy food and drinks! Loved it here! Very cute inside.read more