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North Sandwiches and Burger Bridge St

Shop 1A/2 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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Find North Sandwiches and Burger Bridge St

Shop 1A/2 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9251 6111
HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About North Sandwiches and Burger Bridge St

Down a basement stairwell near Circular Quay, this rapid takeaway tuckshop dishes out massive, high-velocity CBD lunches stacked on fresh sourdough. Midday queues spill toward the street, but the counter clears orders in minutes. Office regulars bypass ordinary desk lunches for the fiery Hot Bird schnitzel, the Schnitzel Deluxe, or crispy sweet and sour pork packed into thick bread. For lighter workdays, any sandwich filling flips into a quinoa and kale bowl with roasted sweet potato and walnuts. Popular builds routinely sell out after 1 PM.

  • Sourdough Sandos: Hearty sandwich builds layered on freshly baked sourdough, led by the Nashville-spiced Hot Bird and crispy Portuguese chicken.
  • Crispy Specialty Builds: Non-traditional counter hits include the crunchy fried sweet and sour pork and the Smoky Maple Bacon burger.
  • Speedy Takeaway & Bowls: A basement takeaway counter built for rapid turnaround, offering a $2 upgrade to swap bread for a quinoa and kale bowl.
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Why North Sandwiches Powers the Downtown Lunch Rush

Generous, chef-driven sandwiches and custom salad bowls engineered for quick CBD lunch breaks

  • Efficient CBD Takeaway Built for Workday Speeds

    Designed as a rapid basement takeaway counter, the team keeps lines moving fast so CBD workers can pick up their orders in 5 to 10 minutes.

    service is quick and smart. This place is no fuss, no muss. Get to the counter, place your order, wait for 5-10mins and then it’s over and done with, take your sando and enjoy!

    Shani Sami

  • The Downtown Grab-and-Go Routine

    Conveniently situated downtown near office towers, it serves hearty, reliable takeaway meals tailored for hardworking professionals on lunch breaks.

    This is the lunch spot for you hungry and hardworking people. Good quality sandwiches with fresh bread, packed with hella ingredients wrapped in alfoil and served with a smile

    Kevin Nguyen

  • Bold Nashville-Style Hot Bird Sandwiches

    Signature hot builds like the Hot Bird combine crunchy chicken schnitzel with bold Nashville hot sauce on freshly sliced bread.

    The chicken schnitzel was cooked to perfection and the coating with the nashville hot sauce was *chefs kiss*.

    Marc Banovic

  • Signature Sweet and Sour Pork Sourdough

    Distinctive menu creations feature crispy, sweet and sour pork served inside crusty sourdough without unnecessary grease.

    The sweet and sour pork is SO good — not oily as traditional versions but still crunchy somehow? The salad is fantastic. The bread!!!!!!

    F

  • Flexible Quinoa and Kale Salad Conversions

    Customers can convert any sandwich filling into a nutrient-dense quinoa and kale bowl loaded with sweet potato and walnuts for an extra $2.

    For an extra $2 you can turn any sandwich into a quinoa/kale salad that is seriously better than any salad options in the area.

    Johnny L

  • Clean, Substantial Portions That Energize

    Sandwiches and wraps are generously packed with fresh, high-grade ingredients that deliver filling nutrition without afternoon sluggishness.

    it’s made with real ingredients and never makes me feel sick after I eat like some other food options around the CBD.

    Sarah Bradley

Beloved CBD lunch staples and hot specialty sandwiches

  • Hot Bird

    Ordered the "Hot Bird" on wholemeal. In one word: Amazing. The chicken schnitzel was cooked to perfection and the coating with the nashville hot sauce was *chefs kiss*.

    Marc Banovic

  • Fried Sweet and Sour Pork Sandwich

    The "(must try)" label next to the Fried Sweet and Sour Pork sandwitch is not a coincidence...

    Krisztián Kerékgyártó

  • Portuguese Chicken Sourdough Sandwich

    I had the Chef’s recommended “Portugese Chicken sourdough sandwich “ and it is spicy but good!

    Ls Chan

  • Smoky Maple Bacon Burger

    Smoky maple bacon burger and Fried sweet and sour pork are highly recommended.

    Seong-ju Kang

Before you head over

Practical tips for navigating queues, ordering ahead, and lunchtime options.

  • Beat the Peak Lunch Queue

    The lunch line often stretches outside between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM, and popular menu items can sell out after 1:00 PM. Order online ahead of time or arrive before noon to avoid a 15-minute wait.

  • Plan for Takeaway Dining

    This underground spot is strictly takeaway with no indoor dining tables. Plan to bring your sandwich back to the office, your hotel, or find public seating along George Street.

  • Swap Bread for a Salad Bowl

    For an extra $2, any sandwich filling can be converted into a quinoa and kale bowl. Note that it is not an open salad bar, so individual ingredients cannot be picked or customized.

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