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Hector's Deli

1/94 Buckingham St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 77 people

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1/94 Buckingham St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hector's Deli

Tucked into a quiet Richmond backstreet, this milk bar turned sandwich destination delivers massive, buttery toasties packed with serious flavour. Sando purists line up for the beef and pickles—brisket, tangy relish, melted cheese, and house hectic sauce grilled into golden, crunchy bread. The menu keeps things direct with a rich mushroom melt, rare roast beef with horseradish mayo, and fried chicken burgers where you can specify thigh or breast meat. Bench space outside is scarce and fills fast. Take the lead from regulars: take the warm parchment-wrapped parcels to a nearby park, paired with an iced matcha or a cold coffee spritz.

  • Heavily Stuffed Toasties: Golden toasties packed with tender beef, sharp pickles, melted cheese, and hefty mushroom melts on buttered bread.
  • Custom Cut Fried Chicken: Crispy fried chicken made to order with your choice of juicy thigh or tender breast meat on soft bread.
  • Suburban Takeaway Outpost: A compact milk-bar setup on a residential corner with minimal bench seating, built for quick park takeaway.
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Why Visit Hector's Deli

Discover why Melbourne lines up for these generously stacked suburban toasties.

  • Golden Buttery Crunch and Savory Balance

    Toasties are built on thick bread toasted to a crisp finish, holding tender meats, balanced dill and mustard relishes, and melted cheese without going soggy.

    perfectly crunchy bread toasted to perfection while still complementing the delicious beef and pickle relish

    Scott Hughes

  • Custom Cut Choices on Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken sandos allow guests to tailor their order between juicy thigh cuts or breast meat, paired with tangy herb sauce and fresh lettuce.

    I had the fried chicken burger, with thigh meat (you can choose thigh or breast) and it was awesome.

    Jenny Doan

  • Validating Melbourne's Toastie Buzz

    Known across social media for iconic toasties, the shop satisfies visitors who travel specifically to verify the buzz for themselves.

    Would go again but definitely lives up to the hype.

    rachel tapuai

  • Unapologetic Girth and Generous Fills

    Each sandwich is loaded with substantial layers of meat and fillings that command full two-handed commitment from the very first bite.

    This was a two-hander, a full-commitment kind of sandwich.

    Michael Sesto

  • Suburban Milk-Bar Neighborhood Setting

    Tucked away on Buckingham Street, the venue provides a classic milk-bar neighborhood feel where customers pick up orders in a relaxed local pocket.

    Located in a cosy suburban area in Richmond, the people who came by were also incredibly friendly.

    Gianna L

  • Takeaway Routine for Local Park Picnics

    With limited bench seating on-site, the grab-and-go model makes picking up warm toasties for an outdoor picnic in nearby green spaces second nature.

    have a Hector's Deli picnic in the park.

    Nicko Hancock

Signature toasted and fresh deli sandwiches ordered most by patrons

  • Beef and Pickles Toastie

    the beef and pickles had the perfect balance of savoury and tangy.

    Tina

  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    The meat was tender, juicy and super crunchy too. Fresh lettuce, with a bit of a lemony zest and the herby sauce was refreshing.

    Jenny Doan

  • Mushroom Melt

    cheese curd, juicy meaty mushrooms & refreshing tangy mustard. one of the best toasties i’ve had.

    Tawny Frogmouth

  • Rare Roast Beef Sandwich

    The rare roast beef sandwich was equally impressive—fresh, flavourful, and beautifully balanced with tender meat, horseradish mayonnaise, and just the right hint of mustard.

    Scott Hughes

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seating, ordering customizations, and peak wait times at the Richmond shop

  • Plan for a park picnic instead of dine-in

    Seating at the Buckingham Street shop is extremely tight with only around ten outdoor chairs, so plan to take your order to a nearby local park if you are dining with a group.

  • Choose your preferred chicken cut

    When ordering the fried chicken sandwich, you can customize your cut between crispy fried thigh meat or breast based on your preference.

  • Time your visit early to avoid peak waits

    Midday rushes can mean 15 to 20-minute waits for hot toasties; visit around 9am or mid-afternoon on weekdays to beat the crowd and secure popular bakery bakes.

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