Food courts divide even the closest of friends. You either can handle being in the throng of people at lunchtime, bumping elbows into passers by while you do yet another lap to survey the offerings, or you can't. I for one enjoy the lucky dip, the unknown of what may be hidden in the furthest corner and the satisfaction of coming across a gem. Enter Naked Espresso. In among the food outlets in the circular Australia Square food court just tucked off George St is Naked Espresso, not to be confused with the Newtown cafe that once had the same name but has since turned into a 100% vegan restaurant. An open plaza spills out from the food court, but getting a spot is like a game of musical chairs so I find myself sitting on the edge of the fountain which appears to be a popular secondary seating choice.
The hot meat really makes this sandwich feel quite hearty, the Wagyu salted beef was a winner and oh so juicy. Add swiss cheese, homemade dill pickles, mustard mayo and sauerkraut into the mix all in between two very soft slices of rye and you're onto a winner. The sandwich isn't toasted but the hot meat adds a dimension in which toasting isn't really needed.
A solid contender, it's generously stuffed and keeps me full.
8.5/10
No website, but the Australia Square site has general and location information.
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