Restaurant
Marlie's Californian Eatery
2/2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
Find Marlie's Californian Eatery
2/2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
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Tucked into Elizabeth Plaza, Marlie’s stacks slow-cooked American barbecue into crusty banh mi rolls and crisp salad bowls. Lunch crowds form fast for the Big Joe—smoky whisky BBQ brisket paired with Asian pickled carrots and fresh herbs. Everything is built to order across rolls, wraps, rice bowls, or tacos. Office workers in North Sydney swear by the quick counter line, especially if you order the house signature "kick in the face" of sliced fresh jalapeños.
- American Smoke Meets Banh Mi: Tender whisky BBQ brisket or pulled pork layered into crisp Vietnamese bread rolls with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Bespoke Counter Assembly: Choose your protein over rolls, wraps, tacos, or rice and salad bowls with customized toppings and heat.
- Signature Jalapeño Heat: Ask for a "kick in the face" at the counter to load up on crisp, spicy fresh jalapeños.
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Why Choose Marlie's Californian Eatery
Slow-cooked American barbecue meets vibrant Asian herbs, rolls, and bowls in North Sydney.
Customizable Formats Built to Order
Guests can interchange tender smoked meats and proteins across rolls, wraps, bowls, or tacos with personalized toppings.
They have great combos all ready to go on the menu, but awesome knowing you can modify along the way for that personal touch.
Robert McDougall Fast Service for Time-Pressed Workdays
Quick assembly lines keep lines moving swiftly for busy workers taking out wholesome midday meals.
The customer service is friendly and despite the queue, it does move relatively fast.
Phil Li Energizing and Wholesome Dining
Nutrient-dense salad bases and fresh vegetables pair with slow-cooked proteins for a deeply satisfying meal without heavy carbs.
It is always so much fun to go there, for food & knowing it's healthy + happy people around
Avantika Singh Reliably Craveable Bowls and Salads
Generous helpings of fresh, vibrant salad ingredients leave guests consistently impressed and satisfied.
I’m often disappointed when I order salads as I feel like I make a better one myself but Marlies is always satisfying.
Hannah L American Smokehouse Meets Vietnamese Banh Mi
Authentic American smoked meats like beef brisket and pulled pork are paired with Vietnamese-style rolls, pickles, and herbs.
Bahn mi rolls (and wraps) straying from the traditional Vietnamese meats to American-style smokey BBQ and I must say, very impressive Marlie’s.
Bryan Bold Contrasts and Spicy Heat
Meals pack contrasting textures, rich smoke, and the option for a signature fresh jalapeño punch.
big joe bbq brisket was the right amount of sweet and smoke, and when paired with the fresh jalapenos really shoots it to the moon
Andrew Leung
Most popular items
Signature slow-cooked smoked meats and house favorites customized to your format of choice
Big Joe
On second visit, I tried their 'Big Joe' BBQ beef brisket on bread roll in similar style of Vietnamese pork roll.
Rudy Gunawan Pullman
I love the "Pullman" taco wrap as it has salads and some of the best pulled pork I've ever tasted.
Carlo Bad Boy
I had the Bad Boy wrap, it was delicious, so full of flavour and great value.
Robert McDougall Fire Bird
Love the Pullman (pulled pork) and Fire Bird (chicken sriracha maple).
Hannah L
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful service touches and small details that elevate quick-service workday meals
Complimentary Fresh Jalapeño 'Kick in the Face'
Customers can customize their rolls, bowls, and wraps with the signature complimentary spicy add-on known as the \"kick in the face\" using fresh sliced jalapeños.
Protective Cardboard Box Packaging
Wraps are served packaged in a small cardboard box specifically designed to catch runaway juices from slow-cooked meats and prevent spills.
Accommodating Custom Allergy & Ingredient Swaps
Counter staff actively accommodate dietary requirements and ingredient swaps during the assembly line process with cheerful, accommodating service.
Zero Credit Card Payment Surcharges
The counter service eliminates standard card processing fees, waiving credit card surcharges entirely for daytime transactions.
Before you head over
Practical tips on lunch timing, seating, and ordering customization at Marlie's Californian Eatery
Arrive Close to 12 PM for Shorter Queues
Lunchtime queues can stretch down the street during peak office breaks. Arrive close to 12:00 PM to beat the 10- to 15-minute rush and secure your order quickly.
Plan on Takeaway or Outdoor Seating
Seating is very limited inside this compact eatery, so consider opting for takeaway or planning your meal around the outdoor seating out front.
Request 'Kick in the Face' for Heat
Ask for the complimentary 'kick in the face' if you want fresh jalapeños added to cut through rich smoked meats like the Big Joe brisket.
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