Behind its yellow-and white-striped awning, this cheery spot is proof that a toastie doesn’t need sourdough and cheddar to achieve greatness. Here, the light Genovese-style focaccia is pressed until golden and impossibly crisp at the edges, giving every sandwich a satisfying crackle before collapsing into its molten fillings. Combinations lean indulgently homesick for the Med: folds of mortadella with creamy stracciatella and pistachio bring full Italian deli energy, while the eggplant parma with pesto number is rich, saucy and so messy, it’s a mortal enemy of white T-shirts everywhere. Or push your flavour boat out with the octopus and `nduja. 16 Toorak Rd, South Yarra; zitasfoccaccia.com
Zita’s Focaccia, South Yarra