Restaurant
Nico's Sandwich Deli
Healeys Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Nico's Sandwich Deli
Healeys Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Perched down Healeys Lane, this micro street hatch serves hot, buttery toasted sandwiches built on crisp salted sourdough. CBD workers make the run before midday to secure a proper sanga—most notably the Cuban 2000, loaded with pork belly, smoked ham, and herbaceous koji chimichurri. The mushroom melt brings intense umami via black truffle paste and taleggio, while the spiced tuna melt cuts through midday slumps with a sharp kick. Pavement stools fill fast, making the short walk over to Flagstaff Gardens the practical move.
- Heavy-Hitting Melts: The buttery Cuban 2000 and black truffle mushroom melt anchor a dedicated roster of hot, toasted sourdough sandwiches.
- Laneway Street Stand: A micro street hatch focused on quick takeaway orders, leaving desk workers to grab and go back to the office or eat outdoors.
- Beat the Rush: Arrive before 12:30 PM to beat the corporate lunch crowd before high-demand ingredients and daily sandwich options run out.
What's On at Nico's Sandwich Deli
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Nico's Sandwich Deli
Why Melbourne CBD workers and sandwich lovers choose Nico's Sandwich Deli
Efficient CBD Workday Lunch
Nico's serves freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches tailored for weekday work breaks in the city.
Overall, a great lunch spot!
Syahiran Rafi Fast-Paced Service Production
Orders are assembled with a disciplined workflow designed to handle busy midday rush demands.
The service is also friendly and the production line is like a well oiled machine.
Kit Williams Outdoor Dining at Flagstaff Gardens
Operating as a dedicated laneway counter, customers easily take their warm orders back to work or to nearby lawns.
I’d suggest grabbing your sandwich and enjoying it at Flagstaff Gardens.
Antonella Gordillo Compact Laneway Grab-and-Go
The compact counter setup in Healeys Lane is optimized for rapid takeaway rather than prolonged sit-down dining.
Good sandwiches, not anywhere to sit besides a few chairs and tables but more of a pick up and go type of operation.
Christopher Wu Chef-Driven Truffle & Umami Melts
Toasted melts achieve deep umami through complex layers of portobello mushroom, black truffle paste, and cheeses.
Crunchy salty, sourdough, roasted mushrooms, melty cheese, truffle paste. Seriously outstanding.
Carol Oram Salted Artisan Sourdough Crunch
Sandwiches feature crunchy, salted sourdough toasted to balance rich house meats, cheeses, and tangy condiments.
All their toasted sandwiches are on some killer sourdough that is salted perfectly.
Natalie
Most popular items
Signature toasted melts and deli sandwiches made fresh for the Melbourne CBD workday rush
Mushroom Melt
The mushroom melt…….OMG…… best toastie I have ever had…..EVER. Flavour was next level good. Crunchy salty, sourdough, roasted mushrooms, melty cheese, truffle paste. Seriously outstanding. Complete satisfaction, so happy!
Carol Oram Cubano
Got the Cubano.. MY GOD it was amazing.
r3toric r3toric Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
I had the Schnitzel Sandwich and it was amazing. The Schnitzel and the sauce was such a good mix.
Duy Pham Tuna Melt
I don't like tuna usually, however, the tuna melt was delectable. Ten out of ten for the service and eleven out of ten for the sandwiches.
Rachel Bluth
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit to Healeys Lane
Arrive Before 12:30 PM
Arrive before 12:30 PM to avoid the corporate lunch rush, as peak waiting times can stretch past 20 minutes and popular options begin running out around 1:00 PM.
Plan for Takeaway Dining
Seating at this Healeys Lane stand is limited to a couple of stools outside, so plan to take your sandwich back to the office or walk over to Flagstaff Gardens to eat.
Choose Hot Melts for Toasted Bread
If you want hot melted cheese and toasted sourdough, stick to the hot melt section of the menu, as cold counter choices like the chicken schnitzel are served untoasted by default.
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