Applehead Deli

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

From pickles to pastrami, this humble, community-driven spot makes almost everything in-house. Kids are given chalk for doodling, and staff are friendly enough to feel like family. An old-school meatball roll gets a fresh twist from basil-almond pesto, while chicken melts are just the right side of oozy. New specials each weekend keep regulars coming back.

** Good to know: **Hot sauce from the side cabinet adds the perfect kick to any dish.

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Last visited: May 2025

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