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Lime Espresso & Sandwich Bar

Lime Espresso, 26 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Lime Espresso, 26 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lime Espresso & Sandwich Bar

Beat the Sydney CBD morning crunch on Market Street with custom-loaded wraps and dialed-in espresso handed across the counter in four minutes flat. Kosta and the family run this compact counter with relentless speed, turning morning queues into quick chats. Office workers count on the made-to-order sandwich bar—stacking roast veg, chicken, and pesto onto fresh bread or swapping aubergine into falafel wraps. Early starters lean on three-egg omelettes and flat whites before other doors unlock, while lunch brings tubs of pasta salad and hot chicken risotto. Expect tight bench seating, plenty of banter, and a paper bag packed with warm ham-and-cheese toasties ready for the walk toward the water.

  • Lightning-Fast Service: Hot toasted sandwiches and espresso clear the counter in minutes flat, keeping fast-moving commuters on schedule.
  • Dawn Coffee Runs: Pours rich flat whites and vanilla lattes during early dawn hours before surrounding CBD breakfast spots unlock.
  • Custom Sandwich Bar: Pick your bread or wrap and build to order with generous fillings like roast veg, chicken, and house-made pesto.

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Advantages of Choosing Lime Espresso & Sandwich Bar

Why CBD professionals and travelers choose Lime Espresso & Sandwich Bar

  • Custom-Built Sandwiches & Fast Service

    Guests can fully customize made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, and salads with bespoke breads, dietary swaps, and generous fillings served in minutes.

    we had custom sandwiches and the staff was pretty generous with toppings.

    rori
  • Reliable Corporate Catering Solutions

    The kitchen delivers tailored corporate lunch platters and group orders reliably to CBD offices with responsive turnaround.

    I use their corporate catering services as well and everyone loves it, staff and clients.

    Lifespan Reception
  • Comforting Family-Style Warmth

    Patrons step out of the hectic downtown business rush into a heartwarming, family-run atmosphere where regulars and newcomers are embraced warmly.

    I just feel like I've gone to my aunty's house for lunch

    iRate
  • Stress-Free Efficiency in the CBD

    Fast-paced CBD workers and tourists find relief in speedy counter service that delivers hot meals and artisan coffee without the typical downtown wait.

    Despite being very busy taking orders, my coffee and toasted sandwich were ready in just four minutes.

    Beatriz Arana Infante
  • Early Dawn Breakfast & Specialty Coffee

    Opening during early dawn hours, the cafe provides espresso and hot breakfast plates before standard CBD venues begin service.

    From hotel in harbor of CBD, this is the first one to make me stop my search for a good breakfast and coffee.

    J B
  • Convenient Early Morning Commuter Fuel

    Positioned right on Market Street near Darling Harbour, it serves as an ideal grab-and-go morning stop for early commuters and travelers.

    Open early

    Bobby Buche

Beyond the menu

Attentive, personalized gestures that set this family-run sandwich bar apart

  • Thoughtful Vegan Customizations

    The kitchen willingly accommodates custom plant-based substitutions on the fly, such as swapping out dairy cheese for roasted aubergine in a fresh wrap.

  • Effortless Sharing Accommodations

    Staff happily portion and divide toasted sandwiches into thirds to facilitate easy sharing among companions.

  • Flexible Last-Minute Corporate Catering

    The catering team consistently accommodates tight turnarounds and specific rush requests for CBD office lunches and executive meetings.

  • Enduring Personal Recognition

    Patrons returning after years away are recognized and welcomed like longtime friends and extended family by the ownership team.

Before you head over

Helpful pointers for timing, custom orders, and seating at Lime Espresso

  • Visit Early to Beat the Rush

    Lime opens before most CBD spots, making early morning the calmest window for a hot omelette, muffin, or coffee without the mid-day rush.

  • Build Your Own Custom Meal

    You can fully customize your sandwich or wrap by choosing your bread, requesting vegan swaps like roasted aubergine, or adding house favorites like pesto.

  • Opt for Takeaway During Peak Lunch

    Indoor and outdoor seating is compact with limited tables and stools; consider grabbing your toasted sandwich or salad to go and walking toward Darling Harbour.

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