Hugo's Deli

Prime Swan Street real estate. Serious New York deli energy packed into proper Melbourne sangas. You’re here for the Reuben—a masterclass in the Maillard reaction featuring a ridiculously buttery, salt-sprinkled, golden-toasted crunch. The early morning pavement-dwellers are unapologetically obsessed with the egg and bacon muffin, often crowning it the absolute apex of Richmond brekkie. Wash it down with a velvety, perfectly balanced cold brew or a specialty espresso. Throw in a soft, chunky chocolate chip cookie just because. Seating is strictly al fresco—so snag a stool, brave the Melbourne breeze, and demolish some of the most structurally sound two-handers in town.