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Melbourne's food scene is pretty cheesy already but with cheese stretches, scoops, melts, tosses and every other way you can add cheese to something trending hard in algorithms, venues have gone into over-drive.
From gooey arancini bombs to mozzarella-stuffed burgers and raclette-drenched toasties, the city just won't stop. We’ve hit the street to find the 10 cheesiest dishes worth melting for—think crispy grilled cheeses, truffle-laced fries and pasta tossed in 40kg cheese wheels.
Whether you crave stretchy, melty or fried-to-perfection, these spots turn fromage into art (and content obvs). Just come hungry and order extra napkins.
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Ready to cheese hard? Here are 10 Must-Try Places For Cheese Lovers In 2025:
Supercheese
121 Swan Street, Richmond
It’s officially raclette season, and you’re invited to Supercheese 'cause their gooiest special is back! Just in time for winter, Supercheese is melting premium raclette from 6 PM at their Richmond store. Sourced from Dellendale Creamery in Western Australia, this rich, milky cheese is served with ham, pickled onions and paired perfectly with local wines. Trust us—it’s even better than the raclette at that famous restaurant in New York (if we do say so ourselves). So hurry over before they run out—your creamiest, dreamiest plate awaits!
Barkly’s Kitchen
63 Sydney Road, Brunswick
If cheese pulls had a home in Coburg, it would be Barkly’s Kitchen—a local gem where melted mozzarella, gooey feta and creamy sauces reign supreme. Their Cheesy Pasta in Cob is the stuff of legends—a glorious mess of al dente pasta smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce so decadent it should come with a happiness guarantee. But why stop there?
The Garlic Cheese Squares are a crispy, melty revelation, while the Three Cheese Arancini deliver a golden crunch before giving way to a molten core of pesto-kissed goodness. Even their Cheesy Parma piles on the dairy love with a triple-threat of parmesan, mozzarella and feta. Every bite here is a love letter to cheese—fresh, handmade and utterly irresistible.
Al Mexic
308/310 Sydney Road, Coburg
Looking for Chili’s viral mozzarella sticks in Melbourne? Al Mexic’s Nashville Mozzarella Sticks are here to break the internet. they’re crunchy, spicy and dripping with gooey rebellion, coated in a fiery Nashville-style glaze that’ll have you reaching for agua (and another bite). Their Cheesy G tortilla is a melted cheddar bomb stuffed with chili con carne, while the Animal Fries pile homemade cheddar, jalapeños and secret sauce onto a mountain of crispy potatoes.
Even their Mexican Corn Cob gets the cheese treatment, slathered in mayo, Tajín and queso fresco. This halal Mexican truck proves cheese tastes better with a side of fire—preferably with extra Hot Cheeto dust.
Maker & Monger
Prahran Market, Stall 98/163 Commercial Road, South Yarra
Put away the ingredients to your basic grilled cheese—Maker & Monger elevates the humble toastie to an art form. Born from Anthony Femia’s obsession with affinage (that’s cheese-aging magic, FYI), this Prahran Market gem is where dairy dreams come true. Their All American Grilled Cheese is a classic—a gooey masterpiece of Vermont cheddar, caramelised onions and crusty sourdough.
Prefer something decadent? The Fondue Special packs Comté, Gruyère and Gary’s Meats ham into a melt-in-your-mouth parcel of cheesy bliss. And the Pimento? Spicy, tangy, and loaded with jalapeño kick. Yes, they’ve got cheese boards and wines for the purists, but the real fun lies in these toasties—gourmet cheesy bites, just a skillet away.
Splatters Cheese Bar
18 Wominjeka Walk, West Melbourne
All aboard the only cheese train in the Southern Hemisphere—where the tracks are lined with nutty gouda, punchy blues and molten camembert! At Splatters Cheese Bar, the sushi train concept gets a dairy-powered makeover: color-coded plates ($8 and up) deliver Australian artisan cheeses paired with house-made delights like quince paste, honeycomb and chilli jam.
Fancy a hot bite between rounds? Dive into baked camembert, mac ‘n’ cheese balls, or halloumi burgers—because cheese should be served every which way. And on All You Can Cheese Wednesdays ($69pp), the train becomes a full-blown cheese express—unlimited plates for 75 minutes with zero regrets. Choo-choo-choose gluttony.
Deep End Pizza
412a Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
When craving a taste of the Chicagoan staple—Deep End Pizza is here to plunge you into a cheese-laden abyss. Born from Chef Paul’s obsession with authentic American pies, they make a solid Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish – A molten core of mozzarella, cheddar and tomato sauce, sealed in a buttery crust. And if you’re after pure indulgence, the Quadruple Pepperoni piles on layers of spicy ‘roni and whipped ricotta for maximum ooze.
They also serve up Detroit-style squares with caramelised cheese rims so crispy they should be illegal. Even their Cheesy Garlic Focaccia is a crispy,cheesy prelude to carb heaven. This is pizza with commitment—thick, cheesy and unapologetically American.
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The Gnocchi Project
GF03/1 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank
The Gnocchi Project is here to rewrite the rules with fluffy, cheesy clouds of joy. Birthed during Stan Delimitrou’s apprenticeship under Maria, the 70-year-old pasta sage, these Italian dumplings are incredibly satisfying. Opt for the classic Potato, Parmesan & Cracked Pepper gnocchi, or go bold with Beetroot, Basil & Pecorino—each bite is a silky, carb-loaded hug.
But the real sorcery occurs when you pair them with sauces like Lamb Shoulder (slow-cooked with goat curd) or Spicy Alla Vodka (topped with burrata cream). And don’t sleep on the Gnocchi Nuggets—crispy, golden and dangerously snackable. Come here for comfort food with a gourmet twist, where cheese is the main event.
The Fried Guys
74 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds
The home to Melbourne's Raising Cane’s dupe, The Fried Guys, sling sangas and loaded fries with a no-holds-barred cheese attitude. Their Too Cheesy sando is a molten masterpiece of mozzarella, provolone and tangy relish, while the Cheesy Kimchi packs spicy, fermented crunch with a stretchy mozzarella pull. But the real star? The Katsu Sando, where Japanese fried chicken collides with melted tasty cheese and mango chutney for a sweet-savory knockout.
And let’s talk fries—Parma Fries drown crispy spuds in mozzarella, honey ham, and parmigiana sauce, while Kimchi Fries turn sauerkraut into a cheesy, umami bomb. Don't miss their Cubano, which stacks Swiss cheese like it’s going out of style.
Applehead Deli
100 Latrobe Street, Mentone
Melbourne’s sandwich game just found another spot. At Applehead Deli, cheese is their bread and butter. Their Three Cheese sandwich is a stretchy trifecta of melty perfection, while the Spicy Tuna Melt cranks up the heat with a hot, cheesy kick. Craving comfort? The Steak & Cheese Roll is a juicy, drippy masterpiece, and the Double Reuben stacks smoked meat with tangy sauerkraut and molten Swiss for a sandwich that doesn’t mess around.
Even breakfast gets the cheese treatment—add cheddar to housemade baked beans for a morning power move. No frills, no fuss—just next-level melts that’ll have you plotting your next visit before the first bite’s even gone cold.
That Arancini Guy
Grazeland, Container 2, 20 Booker Street, Spotswood
That Arancini Guy doesn’t just stuff rice balls—they engineer molten cheese explosions. The Roast Pumpkin & Mozzarella is a sweet, stretchy revelation, while the Three Cheese bomb blends Grana Padano, mozzarella and creamy decadence into every bite. But the real flex? Their Cheesewheel Gnocchi—tossed in a 40kg wheel of Grana Padano until it’s submerged in velvety goodness.
And the Mozzarella Sticks—golden-fried with a Napoli dip for maximum dunkability. Even the Bolognese Loaded Fries pile slow-cooked beef and melted mozzarella will give you a carb-and-cheese fever dream.
Fat Jaks
St. Kilda, Bentleigh & Altona North
At Fat Jaks, they’ve turned the humble mozzarella stick into a deep-fried legend ("That’s What Cheese Said"), while their Truffle Cheese Loaded Fries are basically a VIP lounge for your taste buds – think golden fries drowning in truffle oil and molten cheese sauce. The "I Know It’s Cheesy So Take It Easy" burger, a glorious set of crispy mozzarella sticks and hash browns that’ll make you question all your life choices (in the best way).
Even their parmas come stacked with enough melted mozzarella to require a structural engineer. This is a cheese-fueled party where every bite comes with napkins and zero regrets.
Main image credit: Deep End Pizza | Instagram
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