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How we read reviews →Fitzroy's cult Philly cheesesteak counter hidden inside The Catfish dive bar.
A scrappy dive-bar hangout tucked at the back of The Catfish. dim lighting, rock music and craft beer taps rather than table service, built for a casual beer-and-cheesesteak night.
House-made hot sauces, a rotating rare craft beer and cocktail list, occasional live music nights, and vegan/vegetarian cheesesteak alternatives alongside the classic beef version.
Modelled directly on Philadelphia's cheesesteak tradition, with US expats and visiting Americans repeatedly calling it the most authentic version they've found in Melbourne.
The $12-15 lunch cheesesteak-and-fries combo is repeatedly called great value, though a run of recent reviews flag smaller portions and $22+ individual cheesesteaks as noticeable price creep.
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