I consider my lunch here as the first comfort meal I've experienced since moving to Melbourne for a…read moreyear. My French-Portuguese roommate, Davide, found employment here and once I learned they have a steak sandwich I told him I'd come by. Glad I did. The steak sandwich is an off menu offering but likely is a regular staple. Not your usual steak sandwich on French bread or a baguette but toasted white. So rich in flavour and ingredients. Simple, but big in bite. The potatoes were buttery and when Thomas, the owner, came to introduce himself I asked about the butter and he said, "butter, of course!" I'm pretty sure there was a not so overpowering, but rich, horseradish that was a nice compliment. Aside from the lunch I ordered some desserts to take home. An Anzac biscuit, banana bread, chocolate and mini mallow. All worth the try. The shop is small and that's appealing. Clean, inviting, and friendly staff. They knew about my visit and we chatted and it was a pleasure. I hope this review reaches some and creates foot traffic. I'm definitely returning during my time. Only drawback for me was having no Coke, just Coke Zero.

This is a genuine family business. Everything looks simple and unpretentious in the menu - but then…read moreit is WONDERFUL to eat! Really delicious. Going straight back to the word "genuine" in the first sentence. Not on trend - but excellent in the best way - the simple way. My family loves to come here.

The pork belly sandwich here is the stuff of legend. Melburians have been eating EARL sandwiches…read morefor about four years and it is this hearty meal of ciabatta stuffed with roasted and crispy pork belly, greens and slaw that sends the crowds wild. Me? I'm not so much of a sandwich girl and would prefer instead the fillings. What you might not know is that the salads here are just as good as the sandwiches. They're choc-full or fresh and healthy ingredients and packaged already to you can grab and go. My favourites: Smoked Salmon - Tasmanian hot smoked salmon, free-range egg, beans, capsicum, sprouts, rocket. Zucchini & Hummus - Grilled zucchini, grains & seeds, almonds, baby spinach & house hummus.

Yes, these guys are pretty much the pinnacle of the gourmet sandwich. And in an idealistic world,…read moreall sandwiches would look like EARL's. The filling combos are fairly extraordinary. I'm about to poke a few holes in this picture-perfect world though....There's no wholemeal or gluten-free options. The gluten-free, I can forgive but I really like my wholesome brown bread!

I AM SO ABOUT THIS…read more When you are starving but don't need anything *too* fancy, maybe you're in a hurry or just want a casual lunch while bargain hunting on Smith Street, Trang is your one and only destination. It doesn't look like much from the outside (or from the inside for that matter) but their Vietnamese Rolls are AH-MAY-ZING. I always go for the crispy pork roll with extra chilli. It is enormous (quite literally the size of your head) and you will definitely have to sit down to eat it - this is not a walk-and-talk lunch sandwich. There are only two tables and they are both outside (which can be a bit rough on a summer day) so I recommend grabbing one to go and sitting in a nearby park or just scoffing it down ashamedly in your car. It's Smith Street, you'll be fine. FYI no booze available, just water and soft drinks in bottles from the fridge.

Bánh mì, the King of sandwiches. The Alpha. The Omega. The George Clooney of bread filled delights…read more Once you've tried a bánh mì, you'll forsake all sangas in their favour. Trang Bakery & Cafe offers a myriad of options when it comes to filling your white or brown crusty roll. There's no tricked up trendy items here, but they do take it a notch above your traditional bánh mì shop with the likes of freshly carved pork belly and sliced chicken breast. You can still get Vietnamese"pate" and "mayonnaise" (I use quotation marks only because they hardly resemble their namesake) and loads of crunchy pickly veggies along with some not-so-usual additions like roasted red capsicum paste and fried shallots. The staff here are patient and will step you through the sandwich assembly process asking if you want this or that if you're not sure what you're after. The fact that the whole thing costs less than a fiver is extraordinary. Pro tip: On a nice day, try and score one of the few tables out front to enjoy your sandwich. Trust me, you'll want to sit down for this.

Baker D has been a favourite carb heaven for many years, but I love it especially more at Easter…read morewhen they bring out their hot cross buns. Dense, fruit-packed with some decent spice, these are always a crowd pleaser with the grown-ups at Easter time. While you may need to take out a second mortgage (you'll need $20 to buy a half dozen) they're well worth the investment as they'll last for several days on the bench in their bag waiting for someone to say "is it time for a cup of tea and a hot crossie?"

I'm am proud to say that this is my local bakery. Friendly staff, wonderful bread and pastries. So…read morefar I've tried their sourdough, caneles, pain au chocolat - and the best, ever Christmas fruit mince pies. Can't have enough of those mince pies.

Beechworth Bakery in Healesville is one of the staple monstrous bakeries you can't seem to miss…read morewhilst in Healesville. This place is always packed. It's probably because of the huge signage that people recognize. Plus, in coming here, you know you'll get good service and food at a good price. For savoury, I usually go for the spinach and ricotta roll. I have tried their chicken pie, like most of their pies, they all have that standard crumbley crust. And then you get to the sweets. Their is no shortage of what's available to pick from. The Dame Edna with cream with subtle and light enough. The vanilla slices are massive, the biscuits are always a huge hit. It seems most of the Beechworth Bakeries offer bottomless coffee and tea. The Healesville café is a huge space that people are always bustling in and out of. And with most bakeries, you could feed a family and not break the bank, but still leave satisfied.

Toasted sandwiches used to be really good. Now they are half…read morecooked. I have brought this up with staff at least 4 times. They don't care.

Fresh borek and gozleme! The borek and gozleme is still…read morefreshly cooked, but like other customers, we''ve noticed that this store has fallen victim to the rising prices. There is less filling and there seems to be more dough than filling. It's probably still a pretty good deal at $5 for borek and $8 for gozleme though. 26 September 2017 Wonderful bakehouse next to Queen Victoria Market This fantastic bakehouse next to the Queen Victoria Market serves delicious freshly cooked borek and gozleme at reasonable prices. Our spinach and cheese borek and tabouleh salad was a perfect start to the day!

The gozleme is amazing and the staff, including the two ladies preparing the food are pretty…read morefriendly. The gozleme and borek are made fresh on the premise and individually handcrafted. The gozleme and borek are made according to a family recipe and using methods similar to what you'll see in Turkey. I've tried all the gozleme on the menu and rank my favourite in the following order. 1) Spinach and Cheese- my all time favourite. The piping hot soft cheesy and spinach filling inside a fresh lightly buttered crispy pastry keeps me coming back for more. 2) Spicy Lamb- my guy friends like this one. I like the this one too but not as much as spinach and cheese. 3) Spicy Potato- which I find quite filling. The gozleme are $6 each and I think that's quite reasonable. I also like the boreks there too, especially pumpkin and the sweet berry flavoured. The boreks are $3.

Don't come i ordered a simple meal. When it came it had taken 40 minutes to vome and the was…read moreinclean the bread was and had a hair in it. In the restaurant it was so hot and other customers smelt. Avoid at all costs

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.

I love that this is a hidden vegan gem. They are secretly completely vegan, except for the option…read moreof milk in their coffee. There are so many delicious baked goods, I took forever to decide what I wanted to get. I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed, no matter what I got. This is a great bakery to grab your bread at as well, not just if you have a sweet tooth! Also, before you hop onto the train, grab your morning coffee here! Its a small space, but if you can snatch a seat, hang out here for a bit!

The sour dough bread, pastries, or cakes, is all bloody delicious!read more