Sparrows Philly Cheesesteaks
13 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/melbourne21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks at the Catfish draws strong sandwich recommendations, with one diner comparing it favourably with cheesesteaks eaten in Philadelphia. Others are less convinced: two object to the bread, some feel the sandwiches have declined, and one found a capsicum version bland and soggy. A diner who still likes it questions its authenticity, while another now prefers a Preston alternative. The enthusiastic recommendations have substantial dissent.
Address
Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks, 30 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Cheesesteak
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/elhindenburg in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Recommends this Fitzroy cheesesteak stand at the Catfish and praises the bar as well.
- Recommendsu/RazslavianKing_OG in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Endorses the cheesesteak as a personal contender for Australia's best.
- Recommendsu/chuffed_mustard in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Calls Sparrows cheesesteaks the best going.
- Recommendsu/Lukerules in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Adds a vote for Sparrows as a good cheesesteak option.
- Mixedu/chinodelosmuertos in r/melbourne · Apr 2026consistency
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/thisbitchcrafts in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Says Sparrows is the only answer and is glad to skip making cheesesteaks from scratch.
- Recommendsu/JezWattsComedy in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Agrees Sparrows is great and says it matched cheesesteaks they had in Philly.
- Caveatu/Stard0gChampi0n in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Finds the bread at Sparrows very poor.
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- Recommendsu/Gavin-Alol in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Names Sparrows as the cheesesteak pick, noting its Fitzroy spot.
- Recommendsu/Rapid-Barnacle385 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Agrees with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/bowlersnightmare389 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Narrowly prefers it to the other cheesesteak option discussed.
- Recommendsu/lupercal93 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026
Endorses Sparrows Philly Cheesesteaks as the correct answer.
- Recommendsu/ghoztfrog in r/melbourne · Apr 2026consistency
Says Sparrows reliably delivers a good cheesesteak whenever you feel like one.
- Mixedu/tanoshiiki in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Liked a delivery order during Covid but found a later in-person meal only okay.
- Caveatu/SunburntWombat in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Found the capsicum cheesesteak bland and soggy on a visit.
- Recommendsu/Atomic_Teapot_84 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Names Sparrows as the top cheesesteak pick.
- Recommendsu/kurapika91 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Seconds the Sparrows Philly Cheesesteaks recommendation and calls it amazing.
- Caveatu/CheesePizzaLargeSoda in r/melbourne · Apr 2026consistency
Agrees Sparrows is no longer what it was.
- Caveatu/imnotavegan in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Says they have never liked Sparrows.
- Caveatu/Total-Tonight-7163 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Dismisses Sparrows in favour of a Preston spot as closer to Philly cheesesteaks.
- Caveatu/baxmarrows in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Used to rate Sparrows as the best cheesesteak but now ranks another spot higher.
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