Restaurant
Deli QT
QT Melbourne, Ground floor/133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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QT Melbourne, Ground floor/133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Ground floor of QT Melbourne—a calm pit stop when you need serious fuel without street noise. Regulars skip the usual lunch crush for the fried chicken sando: a thick, dense cutlet drenched in savory sauce that settles midday hunger in one go. The Chicken Caesar focaccia pulls its weight too, punched up with anchovy dressing. Grab a perimeter window perch to watch Russell Street drift by, or take over the big communal table with a hot espresso and fresh cake.
- Hefty Sandos: Dense fried chicken cutlets drenched in savory sauce, sized to settle lunch in a single serve.
- Lobby Perch: Perimeter window seating and a large central sharing table tucked inside the QT Hotel lobby.
- Chicken Caesar Focaccia: Substantial focaccia layered with chicken and finished with punchy anchovy dressing.
- Espresso & Daily Bakes: Rich espresso pulled to order alongside fresh daily cake slices for a calm breather.
What's On at Deli QT
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Deli QT Stands Out in the CBD
From heavyweight fried chicken sandos to tranquil espresso perches, book your visit to experience QT Melbourne’s finest midday escape.
Substantial Fried Chicken Sandos
Deli QT builds lunch sustenance anchored by substantial, dense fried chicken cutlets finished with savory sauce, providing a deeply filling midday meal in a single serving.
Size of the chicken patty I got was very dense and filling.
Christopher Wu Bold Chicken Caesar Focaccia
Moving well beyond generic sandwich builds, the kitchen serves inventive focaccia layered with savory chicken Caesar components and a punchy house anchovy dressing.
The Chicken Caesar Focaccia was sooooo tasty! The anchovy dressing was a perfect touch
vulpineboy1 Peaceful Hotel-Lobby Haven
Tucked into the ground floor of the QT Hotel, the cafe offers a tranquil respite from Russell Street featuring daylight window perches and a large communal table.
The atmosphere is so peaceful. Window seats all around and a huge table in the middle to share with others.
Out And About Cozy Coffee and Cake Break
Pairing rich, precisely extracted espresso with fresh baked cakes, the venue crafts a warm and inviting setting for an unhurried afternoon recharge.
The ambience of Deli QT is cozy yet vibrant, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing break.
Travel Gen Quick Morning Toasties and Goodies
Positioned for efficient city transit, the front counter provides a reliable morning roster of hot-pressed toasties and breakfast bites when time is tight.
Great selection of toasties and breakfast goodies
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Most popular items
Signature savory sandos and cafe staples praised by guests.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Sandwich here was fantastic, wasn’t the biggest looker but the taste and value was delish.
Christopher Wu Barista Coffee
Sophie, the barista, brewed our coffee to perfection—rich, smooth, and just the right temperature.
Travel Gen Chicken Caesar Focaccia
The Chicken Caesar Focaccia was sooooo tasty! The anchovy dressing was a perfect touch 👌
vulpineboy1 Fresh Cake
The cake was the ideal complement, fresh and full of flavour.
Travel Gen
Before you head over
Practical advice to help you navigate lunch rushes, menu picks, and seating at QT Melbourne. Reserve your visit ahead for the smoothest experience.
Prioritize Core Sandwich Staples
Stick to the celebrated fried chicken sando or house staples when you need a hearty lunch. Specialty collabs have drawn critique for sparse fillings, whereas the core chicken cutlet is reliably dense and filling.
Allow Buffer Time for Made-to-Order Food
If you are on a tight CBD lunch schedule, build in extra time. Sandwich preparation can occasionally hit bottlenecks with waits stretching beyond 20 minutes during busy periods.
Head in Early to Avoid Sell-Outs
Key menu items can run out later in the shift, and lobby operations occasionally close early or adjust hours for private events. Plan an earlier daytime stop or book ahead to ensure a seamless visit.
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