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Piccolo Panini Bar Hawthorn

636 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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636 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Piccolo Panini Bar Hawthorn

Piccolo Panini Bar packs serious midday hunger into colossal, crusty Italian panini built to go. Hawthorn locals head straight to the counter for hefty slabs of focaccia and ciabatta with a crisp crust and pillowy crumb that easily shoulders heavy fillings. Regulars rave about the golden chicken cotoletta and mortadella layered with stracciatella and pistachios, customized with house vinegar peppers or a slick of chilli oil. Seating along Glenferrie Road is tight—grab your warm parcel, pick up an iced latte, and unwrap lunch at the nearest park.

  • Crusty, Airy Hearth Breads: Thick-crusted ciabatta and focaccia deliver an airy, pillowy interior sturdy enough to carry massive fills without turning soggy.
  • Takeaway-First Counter: Compact counter service geared for fast takeaway—ideal for grabbing a double-handed panini picnic on the run.
  • Classic Italian Fillings: Crowd favorites include crispy chicken cotoletta, mortadella with pistachio, and silky prosciutto, finished with vinegar peppers or chilli oil.
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Why Customers Choose Piccolo Panini Bar

High-volume Italian panini crafted on robust hearth bread for quick takeaway

  • Crispy, Airy Hearth Breads

    Toasted ciabatta and focaccia feature a crispy outer crust and airy crumb engineered to hold hearty ingredients.

    Perfectly toasted ciabatta with crispy crust and airy interior

    Costa Katsogianni

  • Substantial Panini Structure

    Generously portioned fillings are supported by sturdy artisan bread that retains its structural integrity without softening.

    Pillow-soft, beautifully baked, and sturdy enough to hold generous fillings without ever going soggy.

    Adriano Di Prato

  • Swift Counter Turnover

    High-turnover counter operations ensure orders are prepared rapidly during peak service windows.

    It is busy but you never have to wait long.

    Robert Pool

  • Park Picnic Convenience

    Compact seating encourages taking freshly wrapped panini and espresso to nearby neighborhood outdoor spaces.

    Nothing better than a panini picnic

    Sarah Williams

  • Custom Italian Ingredients

    Guests can adapt core recipes by incorporating specialty Italian additions such as stracciatella, olives, and pickled peppers.

    added peppers and chilli and the Prosciutto added green pitted olives, chilli and stracciatella instead of mozzarella and the flavours were amazing.

    Rebecca Borg

  • Tailored Flavor Profiles

    Counter recommendations allow patrons to balance sweet and savory elements with finishing touches like spiced oils and nuts.

    If it’s your first time, definitely add the extra chilli oil.

    Roxanne

Freshly toasted artisan Italian panini served on crusty focaccia and ciabatta

  • Cotoletta

    My absolute favourite would be the cotoletta…chicken is so juicy, with all the fresh gourmet and right seasoning …heavenly!

    Rona Boussac

  • Mortadella

    The pistachios and honey tasted delicious with the mortadella.

    Bianca Wacker

  • Prosciutto Panini

    The Prosciutto Panini at Piccolo is outstanding! Perfectly toasted ciabatta with crispy crust and airy interior, loaded with silky prosciutto, fresh rocket, creamy fior di latte, and vibrant pesto.

    Costa Katsogianni

  • Caprese

    I got the caprese and added prosciutto and it was delicious.

    Angus Williamson

Before you head over

Helpful ordering and visit advice gathered from customer visits

  • Plan on Takeaway or a Nearby Park Picnic

    Piccolo operates primarily as a compact takeaway bar with limited seating out front. If tables are full, take your panini and coffee to one of the nearby local parks for an outdoor lunch.

  • Prepare for Huge, Shareable Portions

    Sandwiches are notably massive and heavily layered, often serving as two full meals. Consider sharing between two people or saving half for later if you have a smaller appetite.

  • Arrive Early to Navigate Midday Queues

    Lunch rush can draw large crowds with ticket wait times reaching 15 to 20 minutes. Visit early or allocate a buffer around peak midday hours to beat the rush.

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