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06/06/2026
**“I’m not gonna lie — I love getting photos from the Sparrow’s Philly Cheesesteaks faithful rocking our gear outside Pat’s and Geno’s.**
**Now before Philly people start telling me those joints suck — yes, those places helped birth the cheesesteak. Respect where respect is due. But they were never my joint. I was always a Jim’s on South Street guy.**
**Still… seeing Sparrow’s shirts outside the giants of cheesesteak history feels just a little bit like giving the finger to the man and I’m here for it.**
**From South Philly to Melbourne Australia … the rebellion continues.
05/06/2026
Long weekend starts now. Beer's pouring, cheesesteak's ready.
05/06/2026
Do you ever get invited to an event and immediately think… WTF?
One of the greatest people to ever work with us is leaving Australia and heading back to some place called York 🇬🇧. Honestly, I’m pi**ed off.
Richard has been an absolute legend — hardworking, loyal, funny as hell, and one of those people who makes work better just by being there.
Now, full disclosure: his accent was so thick I only understood about 40% of what he said. The other 60% could have been football scores, recipes, or declarations of war — I’ll never know. 😂
But one thing I understood clearly: he’s a bloody awesome dude and we are going to miss him around here.
Safe travels brother. Thanks for everything. York is getting a good one back. 🍻
Ill miss you brother ❤️
04/06/2026
Don't take our word for it 👀
03/06/2026
We're open Saturday and Sunday across Fitzroy and Preston. Monday we're taking the day off.
Get in this long weekend🖤
03/06/2026
Yesterday I called my old mate JK Dineen. We met back in ’89 in Minneapolis. These days he writes about bars and booze for the *San Francisco Chronicle*. Serious journalist. Serious barfly credentials. Wicked cool dude!
Our friendship started at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis — a legendary dive that hosted Bob Dylan, The Replacements, Hüsker Dü and thousands of other bands. The kind of place where the floor was sticky, the music was loud, and somehow life made perfect sense.
When I think about it, all my best friendships have been forged in booze, music, and dive bars. Just like Sparrow’s Philly Cheesesteaks — formed during late nights at The Pinnacle in Fitzroy North, where big ideas usually arrived after midnight and common sense had already gone home.
Everything worthwhile seems to have a bit of a grungy beginning. And thankfully, so do cheesesteaks. 🍻🎸🥖
02/06/2026
Your favourite yellow food truck, serving the only proper Philly cheesesteaks on the northside.
Preston, we'll see you out there 💛
01/06/2026
Thinly sliced steak on a flat top grill. This is where it starts. Everything else is just details.
30/05/2026
Steak, bacon, American cheese and a house-made Bourbon BBQ sauce we're not sharing the recipe for.
28/05/2026
The look of three people who know where to find a proper cheesesteak in Melbourne 🤙
28/05/2026
There’s bigger cities. There’s definately cleaner cities. There’s cities where strangers don’t argue with you over parking spots and sports teams. But there’s something about Philly that gets into your blood.**
**The grit. The noise. The violence.The people who’ll roast you for your accent then help you move a couch. The rowhomes, late nights, heartbreak, cheesesteaks, and memories on every corner.**
**Lucky for Melbourne, a little piece of Philly somehow ended up here. We can’t bring you the parking tickets or sports trauma, but at Sparrow’s Philly Cheesesteaks we can absolutely deliver the cheesesteaks.**
**Philly isn’t perfect. Neither are we. But we’re trying our best one Provolone covered sandwich at a time! ( Yes I am a Provolone guy)
27/05/2026
You already know the conversations were flowing around this table...
26/05/2026
Shoutout to Jim's on South St👌
25/05/2026
Grilled peppers, melted American cheese, cold Coke. Some combinations don't need explaining.
24/05/2026
This worked once. A dog named Sally was adopted by a friend of mine!!! Look at this beautiful boy!!!
23/05/2026
Hands up if you're coming in this weekend 👀
22/05/2026
Nobody sees this part. We don't mind showing it.
22/05/2026
USA Today finally confirmed what The Good People of Philly have been yelling at strangers in parking lots for decades… Philly is the best NFL city in America.
Honestly this explains a lot. You don’t build a city that passionate without surviving snowstorms, heartbreak, batteries, impossible expectations and sandwiches dripping down both arms.
At Sparrow’s Philly Cheesesteaks we fully respect this decision and would like to formally thank the City of Philadelphia for teaching the world that sports, chaos and cheesesteaks are all love languages. Sparrow’s is full on and we are growing. this coming football season will be awesome!
To Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Dallas… you fought hard. But did your fans celebrate victories by climbing light poles while holding a cheesesteak? Didn’t think so. 🦅🥖🇺🇸
GO BIRDS!! This coming season there are some massive changes coming to Sparrow’s Philly Cheesesteaks! So exciting!!
21/05/2026
Your order's already on the grill. Preston, come find the yellow truck.
Address
30 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065
For those relying on public transport, take the tram number 11 or 96 towards St Kilda and get off at stop "Gertrude Street/Brunswick Street". From there, it's a short walk to the restaurants.
If driving, Gertrude Street has limited on-street parking available, but there are several paid car parks nearby. Alternatively, drivers can try to find a free spot on one of the adjacent streets.
Both American Restaurant and New American Restaurant can be found on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Friday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12:30am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10:30pm |
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What people say
American restaurants are known for their delicious and hearty meals, and Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks on Gertrude Street in Melbourne is no exception. This fast food restaurant serves up some of the best Philly cheesesteak sandwiches that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Customers have raved about the amazing flavor of the sandwiches, which beat even those found in Philadelphia. The fries are also a standout, perfectly complementing the sandwich. The bar at Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks is also on point, making it a great spot to grab a drink with friends while enjoying a delicious meal. With regular specials like Tightarse Monday and Wing Wednesday, there's always something new to try at this popular eatery. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, Sparrow's Philly Cheesesteaks is definitely worth checking out.
