The sandwich scene in Surry Hills just got a serious upgrade with the arrival of S’wich, the beloved Bondi eatery that has built a devoted following since its humble beginnings as a pop-up in 2019.
The cult sandwich spot opened its doors at Wunderlich Lane on 6 June 2025, marking a significant expansion for founders and childhood mates Jordan Abram and Jay Fink. Their journey from a simple Bellevue Hill pop-up to permanent Bondi fixture in 2022, and now to Surry Hills, reflects Sydney’s growing appetite for elevated sandwich culture.
Located at 2 Baptist Street within the new Wunderlich Lane precinct, which sits at the crossroads of Surry Hills and Redfern, S’wich has positioned itself alongside Regina Pizzeria in the ground level of the development. The precinct represents a significant transformation of the former Surry Hills Shopping Village site, marking nearly ten years of development coming to fruition.
The Surry Hills location isn’t just a carbon copy of the original Bondi shop. Local diners can sink their teeth into exclusive creations including the S’wich Schnit—a crispy chicken schnitzel number topped with white cabbage, pickled red onion, mayo, sticky sweet chilli, peanut chilli crack and shallots. There’s also Le Boof, featuring wagyu roast beef with horseradish mayo, baby cos lettuce, fresh tomato and pickled cucumber.
The interior design strikes a retro chord with tan brown tones throughout, complemented by both indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu extends beyond the signature sandwiches to include around ten pre-designed options, four melts, seven salads and a soup of the day. DIY sandwich enthusiasts can build their own creations with all available fillings.
One standout feature is the range of “crunches”—textural elements including dukkah, umami seeds, peanut chilli crack, honey walnuts and garlic breadcrumbs designed to add an extra dimension to each bite. Bread options span from Sonoma’s white, brown and sourdough varieties to AP Bakery’s focaccia and fenugreek sesame, plus Wholegreen Bakery’s gluten-free loaf.
A notable collaboration sees S’wich teaming up with a local Pilates studio for the Core Crunch salad, featuring Bannockburn free-range chicken, creamy dill mayo dressing, baby cos lettuce, house leaves, half an avocado, chives, fresh cucumber, tomato and honey walnuts.
The beverage selection focuses on bottled and tinned options including water, low-calorie sodas and freshly squeezed orange juice. Interestingly, coffee service is limited to tinned Suntory Boss coffee—a decision that may surprise caffeine-dependent locals accustomed to Sydney’s robust coffee culture.
Pricing reflects the premium positioning, with signature sandwiches ranging from around $20.50 for the S’wich Schnit to $24.90 for Le Boof, with specialty breads adding $2-3 to the total. French fries are available for $9.99, and the popular Green Goddess dressing can be added for $2.50.
S’wich Surry Hills operates seven days a week from 11am to 9pm, making it a convenient option for both lunch and dinner. The generous portion sizes mean many customers opt for takeaway boxes—a practical consideration for the area’s busy office workers and residents.
With Wunderlich Lane set to eventually house 30 restaurants, bars, and boutique stores when complete, S’wich’s early arrival positions it well to capture both curious locals and the precinct’s growing foot traffic.
The opening represents more than just another sandwich shop—it’s part of the ongoing evolution of Surry Hills’ dining landscape, where quality ingredients and creative combinations continue to find appreciative audiences willing to pay premium prices for elevated comfort food.
For Surry Hills residents seeking a departure from the usual lunch options, S’wich offers a compelling case for trading up from basic sandwiches to these carefully crafted creations that blur the line between casual and gourmet dining.
S’wich is located at Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Surry Hills. Open seven days, 11am-9pm.
Published 28-August-2025
