CIPRO

It’s super rare for me to be out in Parramatta—this was only my second time ever. But I had a workshop at the office today, so naturally, a sandwich was on the agenda. Did a bit of Googling the night before and found Matty’s Sandwiches, which only opened in May. Reviews looked promising and I’d been craving focaccia, so it was a no-brainer.

I’ll admit I was a tad bit unsure when I got there. The place was pretty quiet for lunch hour and the staff seemed a little all over the place. But that all melted away once I had the sandwich in hand.

It was generously sized and properly hefty, with focaccia that was light and had a satisfying chew—maybe not best-in-class, but definitely better than average—and the filling was full-on in terms of flavour. Salty seared halloumi, creamy burrata, and a few folds of really tasty mortadella. Then a touch of honey for sweetness, a bit of rocket for freshness, and crushed pistachios for crunch and earthy depth. Everything played so well together. The honey was just right for me, though I can imagine some people wanting a bit more.

It was satisfying in the best way—kept me full for hours. I usually get a bit peckish before my evening workouts, but this one had me cruising through the day. Honestly, Matty’s Sandwiches is such a great addition to the Parramatta sandwich scene. Would definitely come back if I ever find myself working out of the Parramatta office again.