Big Dogs Deli
The service was good. We sat out the back in the courtyard and there were some toasty heaters to keep us warm. This is an American style casual cafe.
We started w an organic cider which was absolutely delicious on tap. Woo hoo hihi what a great start to the night.
Hungry we ordered 3 mains. We are w the vegetarian Eggplant Parma ciabatta which was soo good! It had some delicious ingredients and all I can remember is WOW! Lol
Next was the KFC or Korean fried chicken bun which is self explanatory and it was very good but too much buttermilk bun for me.
But the overall winner was the JFO. This was veal and pork meatballs, tomato sugo, smoked scamorza, pecorino and herb oil on a magnificent toasted sub!! Woo hoo, gosh I could have eaten these all night!! Hahaha they were that good!
This place is yum!
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π¨π½ββοΈ The Captain - $15.0
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π₯ House Made Pastrami
π₯ Sauerkraut
π¦ Russian Dressing
π§ Cheese
π Toasted Rye
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PLEASANT SURPRISE! π Literally stumbled across this gem! πΆπ½ββοΈ in richmond for @planetshakers conference this past week, so we decided to check out a few spots in tigerland π― parked up on a side street and what do you know.. hidden around the corner of swan street was a beauty! ππ½ it was the smell that caught our attention as we walked past! π we followed our nose, and it didn't let us down π great deli with great music and a real chilled vibe! βπ½ love the courtyard out back βοΈ i couldnt choose which picture to use so i just uploaded them all π
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β 8/10! WHAT A SANGA! ππ½ house made pastrami is delicious! Tasty smokey flavour with a nice kick of salty thats served under a decent serve of melted cheddar cheese π punchy coleslaw type sauerkraut mixed with mayo and a fantastic russian dressing that adds a creamy balance to the pastrami π·πΊ all between two crunchy toasted pieces of rye π₯ͺ such a good balance of flavours! Well done guys! Its a hit! ππ½ this is a delicious sandwich! βπ½ really good size β amazing flavour combination and delivery β slightly pricey for a sandwich, but its quality so im happy with it! π° highly recommend it! β i will definitely be back π
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π‘ TIP - PLEASE do yourself a favour and order their homemade potato crisps! π they are legit crispy goodness! π
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Great sandwiches/burgers. Friendly and accommodating staff as well. Drop by if youβre feeling sandwiches. I had the KFC Bun which was awesome!
Big Dogs gets a Big 10/10 from me. The atmosphere, the staff, the sandwiches; keep me coming back again and again. Be sure to try the βBig Dog Sandwhichβ
The signature 'Captain' - Pastrami brined, smoked and steamed in house, finished with a crunch of zingy sauerkraut and Russian dressing with a side house made pickle and house made potato chips. (Add some house made chili sauce if you like a kick). With basically everything made in-house, Big Dogs Deli are kicking some serious goals in the sanga department. When in Richmond - 100% hit these guys up - lunch and dinner available!
By far the best sandwiches Iβve had in Melbourne. A cute little deli tucked away in Richmond with a quiet, charming atmosphere and a large variety of delicious sandwiches. The Big Dog sandwich is my personal favourite, but Iβve tried many others and they are all amazing! Hidden gem that deserves more recognition.
Amazing food. Great beers. Friendly staff. This place is a must. From a midweek lunch to an evening in the back courtyard, Big Dogs satisfies for whatever the occasion.
I've been here quite a few times now - the food is sensational... seriously tasty!
The concept is such an original idea...Β Highly recommend sitting out the back on a sunny day and smash a sanga n' beer. Blisss!
Couldn't tell you another place like this in Melbourne. Must try!
Honestly the best sandwiches I have ever tasted. The Bucks Beef is a favourite! The extra effort is shown with hand cut home cooked crisps, hand cut meats and in-house made hot sauces that are brilliant. To go even further their in-house made ice cream sandwich is probably the best I have ever tasted!
K-Bun & J-Fo.... seriously good stuff!!! Easily one of the best sandwich bars I have ever been to. Get down and try it if you havenβt already.
Went to try their famous Big Dog Parma but it turns out their Piggy Wiggy was waaay more delicious. Very savoury, crispy yet juicy pork. Highly recommended.
Wow! Got The Captain and eggplant parmigiana. Both were incredible. The pastrami was amazing, super tender and juicy. Highly recommend. The courtyard was very cute.
The best. Honestly, in terms of pastrami sandwiches (it's all I ate), I think he's guys are untouchable. Meats all smoked in-house. Limited hours but worth getting to if you can!
Easily one of the best sandwich shops in Melbourne. Super friendly staff and thicc sangas that always taste 10/10. Best eggplant parma Iβve ever eaten. Love u big dogs!!
Deeeeelishh!!! Wow, so glad we stumbled across this deli before the footy!! Reminded us of the quality subs we had in America! Very very good! π€€π€€ππ
Sandwiches were out of this world. Messy but delicious. Service was quick and it's not overpriced like it's neighbouring competitors
Finally a decent Reuben in Melbourne.
The pastrami had a delicious, smoky flavour with succulent crisp edges and complemented perfectly the sauce and kraut combination. The Rye was crunchy and fresh.
I was impressed by the volume of meat. Fair for the price, but there could have been slightly more.
The sandwiches here seem to be slightly more generous than Hector's Deli. BD Deli is a strong competitor, for sure.
Super tasty sandwich today. Piggy Wiggy was a feast. Will definitely return.
Accessibility Info: ramp up to the door then about a 4cm rise to the store level. All seats on the first level are high-top tables. Additional seating up a few steps. Patio in the back may not be accessible to mobility challenged.
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