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1a Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

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Preston's cult Philly cheesesteak truck. hand-shaved MB4 Angus, beef tallow, all halal.

Low-key outdoor food truck energy with a few sun-drenched tables in a coffee shop car park. No frills, zero pretension. just serious American sandwiches from a chef who trained in Austin. The kind of place discovered through word-of-mouth that you immediately tell everyone you know.

MB4 Black Angus beef hand-shaved to order on the truck. All cooking done in beef tallow rather than oil. All meats certified halal. Gluten-free bread option available. served in a burger bun, best eaten with cutlery. Weekly rotating BBQ specials available until sold out. No drinks sold on-site. grab beverages from neighbouring Rise and Grind. Outdoor seating in the shared lot.

Rooted in New Jersey-style Philly cheesesteak tradition. American cheese is used deliberately over cheese whiz or provolone. Owner Pat spent time training in Austin, Texas, learning BBQ, and that lineage informs the rotating weekly specials.

Solid value for the ingredient quality. MB4 Angus beef and handmade technique at fast-food price points. The regular portion is considered sufficient without needing to upgrade to double meat.

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1a Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

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