Hector’s Deli Richmond

Bakery$

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

When Hector’s hit Richmond in 2017, it signalled a seismic shift in Melbourne’s sandwich scene. The team’s fine-dining pedigree didn’t mean adding flourishes for fancy’s sake; instead, it meant creating souped-up versions of staples we already knew and loved. These days, that’s less novel, but Hector’s prevails. Bolstered by new locations and menu items, Hector’s remains what many still consider the city’s number-one sandwich destination.

Good to know: The breakfast muffins give Macca’s a serious shake.

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Last visited: November 2025

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